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PAGE 10A-W MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 Obituaries ‘Betty’Bailey JEFFERSON - Elizabeth Aderholt “Betty” Bailey, 90, entered into rest Tuesday December 6, 2016 at Bent ley Assisted Living where she had resided for five years and had made many friends. Mrs. Bailey was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late H.E. and Boyd A r n a 1 1 Aderholt. She was a gradu ate of the University of Geor gia, where she was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority, a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, the Jefferson Women's Club, the Arc of Jackson County, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Bailey was preceded by her husband of 60 years, Robert Milton Bailey; a son, Tom Bailey; and a brother. Dr. Edwin Aderholt. Survivors include two sons. Bob Bailey and his wife Sue, Lawrenceville, Jimmy Bailey and his wife Sylvia, Jefferson; a sister, Emily Barrow, Athens; four grandchildren, Melissa Cal laghan, Robert M. Bailey III, Elizabeth Atkins, and James Bailey, Jr.; and three great grandchildren, Eleanor Cal laghan, Holden Callaghan, and Beckett Atkins. Funeral services were held Friday, December 9, from the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. Burial was in the Woodbine Ceme tery. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers were Fred Gur ley, Ronnie Smith, Stephen Hix, Ralph Martin, Miles Adams and Ralph Brooks. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, RO. Box P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.evansfuner- alhomeinc Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12588) Calvin Banks NICHOLSON Calvin W. Banks, 59, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He was the son of the late James C. Banks. Mr. Banks was employed with Gwinnett Medical Center for 30 years. He was a loving brother and friend to many. Survivors include his mother, Betty Cook Banks; sisters, Paula Banks and Sherry White; broth ers Frank, Jerry and Gene Banks. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. www.bridgesfuneral.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12566) Phyllis Bonnemer WINDER - Phyllis Wood Bonnemer, 65, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Bonnemer, Sr.; and parents, Carl E. and Mag gie Ruth Griffeth Wood. A resident of Barrow County for most of her life, Mrs. Bonnemer had served as a licensed practical nurse at Barrow Regional Medical Center. Survivors include chil dren Sherry Densmore, Jimmy Bonnemer, Hope Bonnemer, and Valerie Turk, all of Winder; broth ers, C.L. Wood and Delaney Wood, both of Bethlehem; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 15, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 14, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in The Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carter- fhwinder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12571) Thomas Bradley DANIELS VILLE Thomas Bradley, 94, died Thursday, December 8, 2016. A native of Madison County, Thomas was the son of the late Melvin and Ella Led ford Brad ley. Thomas served in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Helen Bradley; brother Robert Bradley; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 11, at Lord and Stephens, Dan- ielsville Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Douglas officiated. Burial was at Wesley Chapel Community Church Cem etery. Lord and Stephens, Dan- ielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lor- dandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14. 2016. (12635) ‘Odene’Brock NICHOLSON Marvin Odell “Odene” Brock, 83, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Landmark Hospital. Mr. Brock was born in Nicholson, the son of the late Calvin and Hattie Patton Brock. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mr. Brock was retired from the poultry industry, and later a bus driver for Jackson County BOE. He was also a Nicholson fireman. Mr. Brock was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Evans Brock. Survivors include his daughter, Donna Compton, Comer; sons, Darrell Brock and Dennis Brock, both of Nicholson; brothers, Grant Brock, Commerce, Paul Brock, Jr., Nicholson, and Bo Brock, Statham; sister, Sara Lee Adams, Dry Pond; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 9, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funer al Home with the Revs. Rick Lewis and Donald Wilson officiating. Interment was at Nicholson Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12299) Catherine Brown WINDER - Catherine Helen Brown, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednes day, December 7, 2016. She was a native of Manhattan, N.Y. and was employed with BFI special izing in waste removal. Mrs. Brown was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Porth and Theresa Bohem, both of New York; broth ers, Frank, Tommy, Billy, and Peter Porth; and sisters, Agnes Dingman, Florence Cleary, Virginia Laimos, and Margret Garland. Survivors include her lov ing husband of 58 years, Wil liam “Bill” Brown, Winder; sons, William (Kaye) Brown Jr., Dalton, and Timmy (Suzette) Brown, Newnan; and daughter, Debbie Brown Henderson, Winder. The funeral service to cel ebrate the life of Mrs. Brown was held on Friday, Decem ber 9, in the Memorial Cha pel of Smith Funeral Home with the Revs. Ron Hewett and Mack Palmer officiat ing. Burial was at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Wind er. The following gentlemen were honored as pallbearers, Justin Greer, Zach Brown, Drew Brown, Chas Brown, FAX Obits to: 706-621-4113. Casey Henderson, Adam Long, and Jamie Cash. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was entrusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12690) Marilyn Butcher Marilyn Gaye Butcher, 69, wife of the late Ger ald F. Butcher, died Friday, December 2, 2016. A native of Rushville, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Robert Cullison, Jr. and Evelyn Margison Cul lison. Survivors include her sons, Bryan Butcher, Hull, and Gary Butcher, Comer; and brothers and sisters, Robert Cullison, Thomas Cullison, Kenny Cullison, Kathy Arnold and Pam Mar- latt. Private services were held. Lord and Stephens East was in charge of arrange ments. www.lordandste- phens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12635) Joseph Cramer, Jr. MONROE - Joseph J. Cramer, Jr., 90, died Friday, December 2, 2016. A native of Burke County, Mr. Cramer was the son of the late Joseph J. Cramer, Sr. and Annie — Wages Cra- $ $ mer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annelle Miller Cramer. Mr. Cramer was a retired Deputy State Auditor with the Department of Audits, Georgia, and was a World War II Army Vet eran. Survivors include his children, Rick Cramer, Des- tin, Fla. and Joanne (Phil) Embry, Monroe, Ga.; grand children, Jason (Kristy) Embry, Brandon Joseph (Heather) Cramer, Ashley (Carl) Cramer-Simpson, and Lauren Cramer; and great-grandchildren, Harp er Embry, Huxley Embry, Jackson Joseph Cramer, and Sydney Cramer. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, in the Smith Memory Chapel. Burial was at Carter Hill Church Cemetery. The Rev. Mike McGuire officiated. Donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, giftfunds.stjude. org search Joe Cramer Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12690) William Duncan WATKINSVILLE Wil liarn Cleo Duncan, 81, for merly of Auburn, Ga., passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was the son of the late Brant ley and Ida Mae Hall Duncan. Mr. Duncan was preced ed in death on June 9, 2011, by his wife of 54 years, Clarice Sikes Duncan; and his son on May 1, 1997, Wil liam Clay Duncan. When asked how he was doing, Mr. Duncan always replied, “What you see as good in this old man ain’t me....It is my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” He was a retiree with 35 years of service at Kraft Foods. Mr. Duncan was a longtime member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne B. and Sue Duncan, Ath ens; daughter, Donna Marie Fowler; and son, Gary Bryan Duncan, both of Watkins- ville; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 13, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Chaplain Bill Hayes officiating. Interment was in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfh- winder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12571) Barbara Evans DANIELSVILLE Wil lie Barbara Murray Evans, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Evans was born on May 10, 1936. She was a bus aide having worked at Madison County School System and a member of Bethel M Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul McRee Evans; a son, Larry Evans; and great-grandchild, Kelsey Walton. Survivors include her son, Lamar Evans, Danielsville; daughter, Flame Holloway, Danielsville; sister, Dellie Cowart, Commerce; grand children, Maranda Sailors, Katrina Walton, Jodie Shep herd, Tonya Pruitt and Tay lor Evans; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 9, with the Revs. Kenneth Segars and Doug Conwell officiating. Interment was in the Bethel M Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. pruittfhroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12407) Lisa Fowler WINDER - Lisa D. Fowl er, 44, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. B. and Lucille R. Fowler; a sister, Cathy Franklin; and nephew, Steve Franklin. Ms. Fowler was born March 4, 1972, in Dacula and was a 1990 graduate of Dacula High School. She was a caregiver for Silver Leaf Assisted Liv ing Home in Snellville and also worked for Chico’s Fast Food. Survivors include her chil dren, Dylan Smith, Winder, and Chasity Smith, Wind er; brother, Keith Fowler, Winder; nephew, Sean and Nicole Franklin, Cumming; stepmother, Linda Fowler, Lakeland, Fla.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was held on Sunday, December 11, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuner- alhome.com. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12903) Betty Freeman JEFFERSON Betty Hardy Freeman, 88, entered into rest Sunday, December 11, 2016. Mrs. Freeman was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late John W. and Clyde Barber Hardy. She was retired from Jackson County Department of Family and Children Services and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby F. Hardy. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Bob Freeman, Jefferson; one son, Bobby Freeman, Athens; one sister, Johnnie McEl- hannon Hancock, Jefferson; one grandson, Robbie Free man, Athens, two great grandchildren, Finley Jane Freeman and Rob Freeman; and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 13, from Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12588) Mary Sue Grimes COMMERCE Mary Sue Grimes, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Samuel Grimes; two sons, Wallace (Heather) Gaither, Willie (Tara) Gaither; three sisters; five brothers; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, neph ews, family and friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 12, at Mt. Pleasant CME Church in Commerce. She was peace fully laid to rest at Johntown Cemetery in Commerce. Professional services were entrusted to Wimberly & White Funeral Home. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. Alex Hand COMER - Alex Troy Hand, 61, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. Born in Augusta, he was the son of the late John Ker- mit Hand and Ella Wayne- wright Henry. Mr. Hand was employed with Peter son Springs. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he was preced ed in death by his siblings, Kathy Henry, Richard Henry and Bonnie Carroll and one granddaughter, Charlii Hand. Survivors include his son, Nathan (Lucy) Hand; two brothers, Albert Hand and Max Hand and one grand son, Jaxon Hand. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 13, at Lord and Stephens, Daniels ville. Interment was at Dan ielsville Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Lord and Stephens, Dan ielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12635) Arthur Lavallee DANIELSVILLE Arthur George Lavallee passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, comfort ably and in his sleep follow ing a brief illness. He was preceded in death, by his father, Robert Laval lee. Survivors include his mother, Wilma Brown Laval lee; his six siblings (Paul, Bobby, Nancy, John, Tom, and Joe), his children (Nicole and Timo thy); his grand children, (Aurora, Isaiah, Noah, Nicole, Tori, Amanda, and Sabrienne); his great-grandson, Rowen; and a blue tick coonhound that wandered up to his door a few years back. Arthur was born May 9, 1947, in Southbridge, Mass., and during his life he excelled at anything he put his mind to. He was raised on a farm in Ware, Mass., where his large hands developed a strong grip from milking the cows. A student athlete, Arthur was captain of the Ware High School football team and presi dent of his senior class. He received his bachelor of sci ence in entomology from the University of Massachusetts, master's from the University of Rhode Island, and studied for his PhD at the University of Georgia. While working for the Smithsonian Insti tute, he collected insects from remote locations in distance countries, including throughout South America and the Middle East. He dis covered and was instrumen tal in naming several species of flies. A lifelong horticul- turalist, his gardens were expansive and eclectic - as any plant he touched would grow beyond expectation. An avid collector of utilitar ian antiques and Americana, he intuitively saw the beau ty and history in everyday items. He arguably had the largest antique bottle collec tion on the east coast. He never let others dic tate what he thought, said or did - sometimes paying the price - rarely blaming those around him. His Twainian tales of personal adventure, often a fine blend of truth and fiction, will be told long after he is gone. Like his father, he loved to talk poli tics - combining his deep conservative roots with his clear liberal ideals. It was not uncommon for him to take both sides of an issue simultaneously without apology. He was a lifelong advocate of education - and never encountered a child that did not receive a lecture on the importance of it. He was revered by all that called him friend. He had a big heart. He was loved. He will be missed. We would like to hum bly thank all his family and friends - particularly his lady friends - for putting up with his shenanigans over the last 69 years. Arthur would have like the idea of dying at 69, not just because of the quirky innuendo, but because he never got too old to still be cool. In addition, Arthur would be pleased with him self to know that all pending charges will be dismissed on a technicality; however, he would like the Madison County Sheriff's Office to expeditiously return his shotgun in good condition to his daughter, Nicole, for personal protection and con tinued social resistance - as the need arises. The family will hold pri vate services at a later date - and we encourage all that knew him to celebrate his life in your own way and in your own time. In lieu of flowers, please make a sizable donation to the National Organization for the Reform of Mari juana Laws (NORML), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), or simply buy some cheap American beer in a can, smoke a little reefer, and tell the stories he no longer can. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12566-106) Iree Logan ATHENS - Iree Hem bree Logan, 83, entered into rest Saturday, December 10, 2016. Mrs. Logan was born in Jackson County, the daugh ter of the late Felton Har old and Susie Iree Meadows Hembree. She was a homemak er and a member of Faith Bap tist Church in Jeffer son. Mrs. Logan was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Logan; son, Gary Logan; brothers, J.W. and Eugene Hembree; and sis ters, Katie Lou Hembree, and Mary Ruth Stancell. Survivors include a daugh ter, Rita Wills and her hus band Ricky, Royston; three grandchildren, Ryan Wills, Keri Sanders, and Mary Morgan Logan; and two great-grandchildren, Logan Sanders and Lucy Sanders. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Decem ber 14, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Keith Cudd officiating with burial in Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. Gentlemen honored as pall bearers were Danny Whitsel, Scott Hembree, Raymond Marden, Nick Little, Lazaro Vilchez and Phil Logan. Memorials may be made to the Faith Baptist Church, 2081 US Hwy. 129, Jeffer son, Georgia 30549, or to the Athens Christian School, 1270 Highway 29 North, Athens, Georgia 30601. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 14, 2016. (12588) Addie Martin JEFFERSON Addie Grace Martin, 84, passed away on Thursday, Decem ber 8, 2016. She was proceeded in death by her husband, L.D. Lester. Survivors include her five children, Warren (Linda) Lester, Clifton (Leatrice) Lester, Athens, Linda (Dean) Oliver, Westchester, N.Y., Allison Pittman, Jefferson, and Franklin (Tasha) Lester, Charleston, S.C. She was later united in marriage to the late Thomas Fletcher Martin. This union added three step-children, Robert (Patricia) Martin, Jefferson, and Phillip Mar tin, Jefferson, and Joyce Dowdy, Athens; and two grandchildren who were also raised in their home, Tifa- ny Rakestraw and Keiron Rakestraw, Jefferson; her two sisters, Bessie (John) Rakestraw and Mary (Dar ryl) Johnson; and one broth er, James (Annie) Dukes. She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Pearl Johnson.