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Newspaper Page Text2A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, September 12,2018 OBITUARIES Mamie M. Bearden Mamie M. Bearden, 85, of Cumming, died Sept. 5, 2018. Mamie was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Taylorsville. Mamie enjoyed reading, doing her word searches and loved everyone. She had a green thumb and could plant a twig and turn it into a beautiful plant. Her husband, James Willie Bearden; her par ents, James and Lily Croy Bruce; other siblings; and beloved dog, Ginger, pre ceded her in death. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Linda Bearden; her granddaughters and grandson-in-law, Lauren Bearden and Leslie and Josh Hixson; her great- grandson, Beau Hixson, all of Cumming; and other family and friends. A Celebration of Life service was held at 4 p.m. Sept. 7 with Rev. Troy Williams and Rev. Jamie Sanford officiating. A pri vate family inurnment will be held at a later date. The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 at Ingram Funeral Home. Ingram Funeral Home of Cumming was in charge of arrangements. Dawson County News September 12, 2018 Raymond Eugene 'Scooter' Cox Raymond Eugene ‘Scooter’ Cox, 69, of Dawsonville, died Sept. 3, 2018. Cox was born May 1, 1949 along with twin sister Ethel Faye Cox to loving parents Alman and Marie Cox and older sister Virginia, who was 8 at the time. Scooter, his nick name since he was a baby as he would ‘scoot’ across the floor, had a lifelong love of the outdoors. He lived and worked on Lake Lanier for a time, shared his affinity for fishing with family and friends and shared the bounty of his catch with numerous fish frys and gatherings. He shared the fruits of his many hunting expedi tions with those close to him as well. An avid out- doorsman - he was at home in the woods or on the water - in his element. He also had a passion for gar dening, which he acquired from his father, Alman Cox. With his childhood friend, Johnny Watson, he journeyed on many sailing expeditions to the Bahamas, Dry Tortugas, the Keys and Key West. Together, they rode out Hurricane Sandy in the Bahamas and shared their experience with others. He shared his love of the water and sailing the ocean to far off places with Johnny and made a friend in every locale they visited. A lover of animals, he had the love of many dogs, horses and a mule named Emma. He ventured on hundreds of trail rides and journeys - including riding oceanside on the sand at Myrtle Beach in 2003. A jack of all trades and a master at most of them - he worked with wood, metal and was a master electri cian. Scooter never met a stranger, was a friend to everyone he met, and was glad to help those in need. His mother and father, Marie and Alman Cox, and brother-in-law Louis Caldwell, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Amy Sperry Cox; sis ters, Virginia (‘Molie’) Wheeler (Clinton) of Norcross, Faye Caldwell of Duluth; sons, Darrell Cox (Tanya), Rodney Cox (Danielle), both of Dawsonville; daughter, Ottum B arcus (Brian) of Dawsonville; grandchil dren, Sydney Cox, Riley Cox, Brandon Bell, Jacob Bell, Silas Cox, Brayden Cox, Peyton Pruett, and Ivey Barcus; nieces, Alicia Kemptner (Mark), Leah Humphrey (Michael), both of Cumming, Leslie Brouillette (Chris) of Dawsonville; nephew, Wade Youmans; as well as all the Sperry clan spread from Florida to Alaska and points in between; various other relatives also survive. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Dawson Community Food Bank, 77 Hugh Stowers Road, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534. Memorial services were held at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Meadow Wind Farm in Cumming with family and friends officiating. The family received friends from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 6 at Ingram Funeral Home. Ingram Funeral Home of Cumming was in charge of arrangements. Dawson County News September 12, 2018 Warren Lamont "Monty" Errickson Warren Lamont “Monty” Errickson, 60, of Dawsonville, died Aug. 25, 2018. He was born Dec. 20, 1957 in Kansas City, Mo., to Rev. James H. and Doris Errickson. Formerly of Zephyrhills, Fla. Monty was a 1976 graduate of Zephyrhills High School who loved music and served as drum major for the marching band. He went on to obtain an M.B.A. Monty served for 30 years with Zephyrhills Fire Rescue from which he retired in 2011 having attained the rank of cap tain. He especially enjoyed teaching others about fire safety. More recently, Monty was actively involved in North Georgia Church in Dawsonville and enjoyed woodworking. He was a good man who loved God, enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He loved his wife and family - just enjoying time together. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie (Palmer); sons, Warren Christopher (Ashley) Errickson, of Tampa, Fla.; Brandyn Lamont (Angelique) Errickson, of Land O’ Lakes, Fla.; granddaughter, Adalynn Errickson; his parents, Rev. James H. (Doris) Errickson, of Largo, Fla.; sister, Theresa “Terry” (Russell) Seaver, of Largo, Fla.; niece, Amy Seaver; nephew, Eric Seaver; stepson, Kevin (Catherine) Palmer, of N.C.; stepdaughter, Sonja Palmer, of N.C.; step- granddaughter, Emerald Palmer; various other rela tives also survive. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 16 at North Georgia Church at 74 Dill Lane in Dawsonville. In lieu of flowers dona tions may be made to Zephyrhills Fire Rescue Cadets or Zephyrhills Volunteer Fire Rescue. Dahlonega Funeral Home of Dahlonega was in charge of the arrange ments. Dawson County News September 12, 2018 Ellen Rosanna "Sis" Lance Ellen Rosanna “Sis” Lance, 73, of Dahlonega, died Sept. 2, 2018. Ellen was born in Hall County on April 23, 1945 to the late Hoyt Bealer and Elda Mae Bell Sheriff Lance. Ellen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lumpkin County. She was a very talented artist and her passion was painting portraits. Ellen loved music and jewelry and when she entered the room she was the life of the party. She was a unique and very straight forward person, but the great quality of Ellen was her love for her family. She proved it every day. Ellen loved her gene alogy, and she was proud of her Indian heritage. Her sister, Gail Lance, and brothers, Jeff Lance, Roy “Jeep” Lance, and Nickey Lance, preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Lewis Crumley; daughter, Trenda Cochran; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Betty Lance; sis ter and brother-in-law, Torina Walls and Wyatt Bales; sister, Wanda Britt; special friend, Lonnie Gunnells; grandsons, Quantavius McClendon and ZaQuan McClendon; granddaughter, Aaliyah McClendon; grandson Trenton Brooksher; grand children, Lacy and Jacelyn “Little Ellen” Wilson, Ciara Rider, Shashowna Jackson, and Dystuny Manning; special nephews, Levi, Lance, and Logan Walls, Troy Bridges, Nicholas Lance, Scotty Lance and Jeff Lance; spe cial nieces, Gail Hester, Denise Chester, Donna Turner and Brooke Lance; several other grandchil dren, nieces, nephews and other relatives that were all very special and too many to mention. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lumpkin County. Bishop Mike Wall officiated. Interment followed in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at the funeral home. Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega was in charge of the arrange ments. Dawson County News September 12, 2018 Vivian Martha Lance Vivian Martha Lance, 96, of Dawsonville, died Sept. 1,2018. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her very mem orable life. Born July 20, 1922 in Fitzgerald, Ga., Vivian retired from the accounting department at Kroger in 1972 and she and her hus band Carl moved to Dawsonville on Labor Day 1974. Vivian and Carl loved to camp and travel all over meeting wonderful lifelong friends. She was a former chief bailiff for Dawson County and was also a charter member and past president of both the Dawson County Woman’s Club and the Dawson County Grandmother’s Club. Vivian was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville. For those people blessed to know her and who were touched by her, understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Make every day count. Vivian loved going out and socializing, spending quali ty time with friends and family, fellowshipping together. She had the most amazing smile that could light up a room. She did not want to take advantage of anyone and appreciated all that was done for her. Her husband, Carl C. Lance, whom she truly adored; son, Andrew Steven Lance; mother, Clarice Benham and her husband Vernon Benham; father, Joe McEachern; brother, Donald T. McEachern; and her grand mother, Martha White, pre ceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Jerry M. Lance and his wife Michelle of Dahlonega; son, Wendell McKinnon and his wife, Wanda of Steinhatche, Fla.; grandchildren, Wendy and Jerry Lance, Jr., Regis Lance, Hope, Jennifer, Jesse and Justin McKinnon; great-grand sons, Connor McKinnon, Abraham, Raupp and Nash McKinnon; many, many friends; various other rela tives also survive. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville. Rev. Stan Lovell and Dr. Jim Gaines officiated. Interment fol lowed in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens. A reception was held in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall after returning from the ceme tery. The family received friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at the funeral home. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrange ments. Dawson County News September 12, 2018 John William Leone John William Leone, 50, of Cumming, died Sept. 1, 2018. He was a loving father and loved movies, fishing, shooting his guns and com puters. His parents, Paul and Irene Leone, preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Johnpaul, DeVaughn, Tristian, Sean, Christiana, Isabella and Johnathan; birth mother, Patricia Rivera; brothers, Paul Leone, Paul Rivera, Joey Rivera; sisters, Pamela Rivera, Tammie Rivera, Margaret Rivera; numerous nieces and neph ews; various other relatives also survive. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 in the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrange ments. Dawson County News September 12, 2018 Vaudell Carter Sosebee Vaudell Carter Sosebee, 93, of Dawsonville, died Sept. 6, 2018. Bom Nov. 3, 1924 to the late Floyd and Ida Carter, she was bom and raised in Dawson County. She lived in Atlanta many years before returning to Dawson County in the late 1960s. A homemaker at her death, during WW II she was employed by Bell Bomber after which she worked for Western Union for 28 years. Since its opening, she served as a tireless vol unteer at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and she truly loved her racing family. Vaudell was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Her husband, Gober Sosebee; infant sons, Michael Gober Sosebee, Carter Monroe Sosebee; brothers, Will Carter, Fred Carter, Frank Carter, L. C. “Spud” Carter, Lloyd Carter and Albert Carter, preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law, David and Sarah Lamb Sosebee of Dahlonega, Brian Sosebee of Dawsonville; grandchil dren, Kayla, Luke, Bacardy, Malachi; great grandchildren, Emerson, Bentley; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 2018 in the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Sanders and Rev. Eddie Herring offici ating. Interment followed in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers dona tions may be made to the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, P. O. Box 1561, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrange ments. Dawson County News September 12, 2018 David Allen Welch David Allen Welch, 56, of Dawsonville, died Sept. 1,2018. He was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Church in Dawsonville where he served as an Elder of the Church. David was a loving hus band and father who loved helping others, sailing and had a special affection for stray cats. He was an exceptional pizza cook and even had one of his spe cialty pizzas featured in a Kansas Pizzeria. His father, Robert Nelson Welch, preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife, Stacie Welch of Dawsonville; children, Brianna Welch and Ian Welch, both of Dawsonville; mother, Mary Bowen Welch of Overland Park, Kan.; sisters, Margie Galloway of Overland Park, Kan., Christie Wells of St. Paul, Minn.; three nieces and three nephews; various other relatives also survive. A Celebration of Life was held at 5 p.m. Sept. 4 at Cornerstone Christian Church in Dawsonville. The family received friends from 4 p.m. until service time Sept. 4 at the church. Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrange ments. Dawson County News September 12, 2018 LAKEWOOD 400 ANTIQUES MARKET One of the Top 10 Antique Markets in America! This Weekend! SEPTEMBER 14-15-16 The Market For Classic Antiques & Collectibles, Unique Home & Garden Decor, Art & Jewelry Fri 9-5 Sat 9-6 Sun 10-5 Admission $3.00 Tickets Good All Weekend Children Free Check Us Out On Facebook 1321 Atlanta Hwy Cumming, GA 30040 770-889-3400 www.lakewoodantiques.com Dawson County Board of Commissioners work session agenda, 4 p.m. Sept. 13, Government Center assembly room NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation of Request for Additional Funds for Coroner’s Office- Coroner Ted Bearden 2. Presentation of Veterans Memorial Park Civil Design Update Professional Exemption Request- Public Works Director David McKee / Purchasing Manager Melissa Hawk 3. Presentation of 2019 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule- County Clerk Kristen Cloud 4. Presentation of Board Appointment; a. Chief Registrar/Chair of Board of Elections & Registration 5. Glenda Ferguson- reappointment (Term; January 2019 through December 2022) 6. County Manager Report HARDWARE Jersey Gloves with Grip REG $3.79 WHILE S4LES109 SUPPLIES, LAST L www.dawsonvillehardware.com ^ Daws o n C o u nty N e ws A Metro Market Media Publication Established in 2015 by the merger of Dawson Community News and Dawson News and Advertiser 30 Shoal Creek Road i PUBLISHER | Stephanie Woody Dawsonville, GA 30534 GENERAL MANAGER | Brenda Bohn PHONE (706) 265-3384 EDITOR | Allie Dean FAX (706) 265-3276 usps 018-876 | Updates online at DawsonNews rii Display advertising For Wednesday: Retail and Classified deadlines are 3 p.m. Friday Classified liners (help wanted, for sale, etc.) For Wednesday: Deadline is noon Monday Advertising rates available upon request. To subscribe in Dawson County: ONE YEAR | $45 TWO YEARS | $75 To subscribe elsewhere in Georgia: ONE YEAR | $65 To subscribe outside of Georgia: ONE YEAR | $65 Published Wednesdays by the Dawson County News Co., 30 Shoal Creek Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534. 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