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2A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, November 16,2022 Riverview Elementary named Title I Distinguished School By Erica Jones ejones@dawsonnews.com Riverview Elementary School in Dawson County has recently received the designa tion as a Title I Distinguished School by the Georgia Department of Education, an honor given to the top five per cent of all Title I schools in the state. The Dawson County Board of Education recognized staff and administrators for the achievement during the board’s Nov. 8 meeting. Denise Reynolds, director of federal programs, assessment and accountability, spoke about the designation to the board. “Riverview has been a Title I Distinguished School every year since the State of Georgia established this status back in the fall of 2018,” Reynolds said. “They’re a model school for what relentless commitment to student learning looks like every single day.” The recognition of being named as a Title I Distinguished School is based on College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) content mastery data. Schools are named as a Title I Distinguished School for hav ing the highest overall student performance in the state. “They have a collaborative approach to serving the students and the families at Riverview,” Reynolds said of Riverview. “This is a great accomplish ment, as this shows how collec tive efficacy can support, over coming the barriers faced dur ing the pandemic while main taining rigorous expectations to increase student achievement.” Because of the distinction, Riverview is also eligible to apply for recognition as a National Title I Distinguished School, an honor that has not been announced yet at this time. Reynolds presented Riverview’s principal, Adam Maroney, with a flag and certif icate honoring his school’s achievement, and she and the members of the board congratu lated him and his staff for their hard work to once again receive the distinction. Erica Jones DCN file photo Riverview Elementary School in Dawson County has recently received the designation as a Title I Distinguished School by the Georgia Department of Education. Man pleads guilty to heinous sexual crime in White County By Julia Hansen jhansen@dawsonnews.com A Dawsonville man has entered a negotiated plea of guilty after he was arrested and charged with incest last year in White County. Steven Williamson, 36, pleaded guilty to one felony count of incest and was sen tenced to the maximum penalty of 30 years. Williamson must serve the first 15 years of his sentence in confinement before he can complete the rest of the term on probation. White County is part of the neighboring Enotah Judicial Circuit, which also includes Lumpkin, Union and Towns counties. Williamson was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 13, 2021, according to an agency incident report. A WCSO deputy responded to a Cleveland residence at 6:24 a.m. on Sept. 13 after an adult other than Williamson called in a dispute, the WCSO report stated. After arriving, offi cers learned information that compelled them to start an investigation. The charge Williamson pleaded guilty to was related to alleged incest involving one 16-year-old victim on Sept. 13. As part of his probation terms, Williamson will have to register as a sex offender and follow requirements such as no contact with minors and 240 hours of community service under the supervision of his probation officer. The prosecution has decided not to prosecute Williamson’s two other counts of incest and two counts of sexual exploita tion of children, according to his sentencing document. Williamson Obituaries Annette Tardy Dardaman October 25, 2022 Annette Tardy Dardaman went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on October 25, 2022, at 8:30 pm. She was 83 years old. Annette was born on August 18, 1 939, in Carrollton, Mississippi to Thomas Walter Tardy, Jr. and Lela Holman. She grew up in Winona, MS where she and Chris became high school sweethearts. Annette was a majorette, played the flute and was the Drum Majorette at Winona High School. She enjoyed playing tennis and basketball and remained an avid college basketball fan her entire life. Annette went to Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, where she participated in Chi Omega Sorority, Beta Alpha Psi, Phi Kappa Phi and was a majorette in the band. After her Sophomore year in 1959, she and Chris were married after he grad uated from Mississippi State University. They moved to Knoxville TN, where she continued her accounting education at the University of Tennessee and she passed the CPA exam. She went on to do graduate studies and teach accounting at the University of Tennessee. After Knoxville, Annette lived in Florence, AL, Jackson, MS, West Monroe, LA and then moved to Grenada, MS to be close to their families who both still lived 22 min utes away in Winona, MS. She helped Chris start his engineering firm, worked for two local CPA firms and eventually started her own CPA practice. She enjoyed helping students learn by teaching accounting at Holmes Community College in Grenada, MS. In addition to running her own CPA practice, Annette also did the accounting and tax work for Chris’ Architecture and Engineering Business for decades. Annette loved and taught her two sons (Chris Jr. and Chip) well and was a Cub Scout Leader, winning a special recognition award for her tireless volunteer efforts. Both her boys majored in accounting and became CPAs for a while until they followed in their Mom and Dad’s footsteps, becoming 8th generation entrepre neurs (in finance and real estate). She was a very active member in her local church, holding numerous leadership positions at First United Methodist of Grenada, MS, as well as serving on District and State level committees and as Treasurer for many years. After they moved to Georgia in 2002, she was active at Gainesville First United Methodist Church and was President of the Aldersgate Sunday School Class. Serving her commu nity through The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, where she was National Treasurer and Finance Chairperson, was important to Annette. She was the Coordinator for the Community Bible Study in Grenada, MS and Coordinator of the Chestatee Community Ladies Bible Study. She loved studying God’s Word, baking cakes and always enjoyed hosting parties and progressive dinners. In 2002 Annette and Chris moved to Chestatee in Dawsonville, GA to be clos er to family and then to Lanier Village in 2012. She was quite active at LVE in a number of activities includ ing starting the LVE Genealogy Club, organiz ing the LVE Antiques Road Show, participating in Bible Studies and serving as a marketing tour guide for potential new residents. She loved meeting new people and had a double dose of intellectual curiosi ty, which she inherited from her father. Annette enjoyed taking classes on a variety of topics for years at the Brenau University Learning & Leisure Institute and was a consistent champion at board games. Annette is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Chris, her son Chris Jr., her grandson Chase Dardaman of Dallas, TX, granddaughter Emily Dardaman of Atlanta, GA, grandsons Davis Dardaman of Dallas, TX and Daniel Dardaman of Peachtree Corners, GA along with many nieces, nephews and other loved family members. She was predeceased by her young est son Charles Thomas “Chip” Dardaman of Ft. Myers, FL, her middle brother Tom Tardy of Jackson, MS and her youngest brother Dr. Charles “Chuck” Tardy of Hattiesburg, MS. A Celebration of Life will be on Friday November 18th at 2:30 pm EST at Lanier Village Estates Chapel in Gainesville, GA. Donations, in lieu of flow ers, may be made to Gainesville First United Methodist Church, 2780 Thompson Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA 30506, https://www.gfumc.com Petty Officer First Class Ryan Nix November 4, 2022 Petty Officer First Class Ryan Nix, 44, of Bedford, Kentucky and formerly of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away suddenly on Friday November 4, 2022. Born August 1, 1978, Ryan was a 1997 graduate of Dawson County High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom where he earned numer ous awards and medals, specifically a Combat Infantry Badge that he was extremely proud of. Following his service in the U.S. Army, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he was currently serving and had also earned many awards, including the Cutterman Pin and Sailor of the Quarter. Ryan was a devoted and loving hus band and a hero to his son. He never met a stranger and lived every day to the fullest with a laugh and a smile. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lamar Nix; maternal grand parents, Hon. James Cliff Hughes and Frances Jones Hughes; paternal grandparents, Lucius Nix and Claudine Robinson Nix; grandfather-in-law, Curtis Leonard Chappell. Surviving are his devoted wife of 16 years, Cara Carlisle Nix; son, Ryan Chayden Nix, age nine; mother, Julie Hughes Nix and John Simpson of Dawsonville; brother and sister-in-law, Wyatt Anthony Nix and Stephanie Nix of Dawsonville; father- in-law and mother-in-law, Billy Carlisle and Cathy Carlisle of Dawsonville; grandmothers-in-law, Leila Chappell, Joyce Carlisle, both of Dawsonville; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of beloved friends and military coworkers near and far. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 3 p.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Dawsonville. Dr. Charles Blackstock and Rev. Chad Rogers will offi ciate. The service will be live-streamed at www.light- house-baptist.com. Interment will follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funer al home on Friday November 11 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. In lieu of flow ers donations may be made to Coast Guard Mutual Assistance at www. cgmahq.org. Condolences may be expressed at www. beardenfuneralhome.com. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA. Cletis Castleberry November 7, 2022 Cletis Castleberry, age 86, of Dawsonville, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at his home. He was born March 19, 1936 to John and Imogene Castleberry in Cumming, Georgia. Cletis is survived by his wife, Veronica Castleberry of Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law, Robin Castleberry-Henley and Brian Henley of Dawsonville; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Christy Castleberry of Dahlonega; step-daughter, Diane Burt of Fort Payne, Alabama; step-sons, Clyde Burt of Alabama, Franklin Burt of Alabama, and Billy Burt of South Carolina; twelve grandchildren; elev en great-grandchildren; several nieces and neph ews and Princess and Little Bit. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. He will then be cremated. In lieu of flow ers, the family asks that donations in honor of Mr. Castleberry be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements are entrust ed to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory. American Lung Association - Mail to: American Lung Association; National Direct Response; PO Box 756; Osceola, Wl 54020- 0756 - Phone: 1 -800-LUNGUSA - Internet: lung.org Death Notices Berma Brooks Tate November 9, 2022 Berma Brooks Tate, 91, of Cumming passed away Wednesday, November 9. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will fol low at Sawnee View Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funer al home Monday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA is in charge of arrange ments. Edna Louise Homen November 7, 2022 Edna Louise Homen, 66, of Dawsonville, GA. passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at her residence after a brief ill ness. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA 30534 Michele Diane West November 8, 2022 Michele Diane West, 52 of Dawsonville, GA, passed away peacefully after an extended illness, on Tuesday, November 8. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Dawsonville Baptist Church ^ 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 PHONE (706) 265-3384 EDITOR | Erica Jones FAX (706) 265-3276 usps 018-876 | Updates online at DawsonNews fi: 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 to the Dawson County News: ONE YEAR | $79.99 TWO YEARS | $149.99 For our digital subscription offerings, go to dawsonnews.com/subscribe Published Wednesdays by the Dawson County News Co., 30 Shoal Creek Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Second-class postage paid at Dawsonville, Ga., and additional offices. 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