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PAGE 14A THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023 Obituaries Melvin Richard Adams CHATSWORTH — Melvin Richard Adams, 92, Chatsworth, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. Melvin was a member of Spring Place Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Lucille Adams; brothers, Du- rell Adams and Harold Dean Adams; and sis ters, Wynell Gustin and Dora Mae Tolbert. Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Harriett Payne Adams, Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Lynn Adams, Comer; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jim Hines, Athens; brother, Jerry Adams, Nicholson; sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Mike Black, Nich olson; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Larue Adams; and extended family also survives. Funeral service: Saturday, April 8,2023, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Revs. Andrew Bowen, Mark Bowen and Jon Kent officiating. Interment will follow at the Dewberry Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Friday, April 7, 2023, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J Fox Foundation, PO. Box 5014, Hager stown, Maryland 21741 or to the American Heart Association, PO. Box 840692 Dallas, Texas 75284. Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chats worth is entrusted with the arrangements for Mel vin Richard Adams. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 9-15 Ina Pearl Hayes Brown Brothers Ina Pearl Hayes Brown Brothers passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Funeral service: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Bush Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Winder. She will be laid to rest at Bush Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery. Professional services Entrusted to Wimberly Fu neral Home, Gainesville. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 9-15 Joe Howard Camp Joe Howard Camp passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2023. Funeral service: Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 12 p.m. at Greater Breakthrough Christian Minis tries, 1867 Dooley Town Road, Statham Ga. 30666. For more information call the family at 770-725- 7136. Willie A.Watkins Funeral Home is in charge of service. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 9-12 Doris Crane Collins HOSCHTON — Doris Crane Collins, 77, Hoschton, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton fol lowing an extended illness. Funeral service: Fri day, April 14, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Memorial Park Funer al Home. The family will receive friends at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Friday after the service. Doris was bom on March 21, 1946, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Broadus and Faura Pepper Crane. She was retired from J.S. International and was a member of Pine Crest Baptist Church. Doris was a Hall County native, graduating from South Hall High School in 1964. She enjoyed gar dening, golfing and traveling all over the country with her husband of nearly 59 years, Charles. She will be remembered for her quick wit and fierce love for her family and friends (and also her cat, Abby). She is survived by her loving husband Charles Collins; and her daughter, Deva Collins-Nash (Bill). She was the proud Nana to two granddaugh ters, Faura Nash Turner (Phillip) and Becca Nash. She also had one great-granddaughter, Mattie. Flowers will be accepted, but those who wish may make a donation to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia in her memory. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, Ga. 30504, is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www. memorialparkfuneralhomes .com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 9-15 Wilma Annette Cook COMMERCE — Wilma Annette Cook, 77, Commerce, went to be with her Ford on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medi cal Center. She was bom June 3,1945, to the late Ralph and Reba Haynes. Ms. Cook was a member of River of Fife Worship Center where she enjoyed attending church and keeping the church nursery. In addition to her parents, Ms. Cook was preceded in death by her sisters, Grace Cmmp, Alene Duncan and Wan da Haynes. Wilma was retired from Baker and Taylor of Commerce. She loved spending time with family and friends. She loved her grandchildren with all her heart. Ms. Cook is survived by her son and daughter-in- law, Danny and Teresa Cook; grandchildren, Clint Cook (Fori) and Cody Cook; great-grandchildren, Christian, Ella, Kayleigh, Dalton, Kaydence and Fanna; sisters, Ann Hill and Brenda Smith (Tony); brother, Mickey Haynes; and several nieces and nephews. Mama, Nanny, The memory of your endless love and caring will remain in your family’s heart forever. We know your guiding light will always shine from above as our Guardian Angel. We love you will all our hearts. Funeral service: Wednesday, April 12,2023, at 2 p.m. at River of Fife Worship Center with Pastor Jonathon English officiating. Interment will follow in Grey Hill Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Fittle-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 9-15 Joyce Ann Cash Costley AUBURN — Joyce Ann Cash Costley, 80, Au burn, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Mrs. Costley was pre ceded in death by her husband, Mack Costley; sons, Donald Wayne Costley and Danny Costley; parents, James Howard Cash and Fo- rene Cash Allen; and siblings, Bill Cash and Bernice Hendrix. Mrs. Costley is sur vived by her grand daughter, Kathryn Cos tley and her fiance Ken Dukes, Auburn; brother, Mike (Nanci) Allen, Fawrenceville; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service: Friday, April 7,2023, from 4 un til 7 p.m. at the Costley residence, 430 Mt. Moriah Road Auburn, Georgia 30011. Burial will be in the Harmony Grove United Methodist Church Ceme tery. The family has respectfully requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Barrow County Animal Shelter or the Humane Society of North east Georgia. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 9-15 Dr. Milton James "Jim”Faulk Dr. Milton James “Jim” Faulk, 75, died on Wednesday, April 5,2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was bom on April 18, 1947, in Tulsa, Okla homa, the son of Milton Faulk and Virginia Bran di. Jim was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jim is a Marine Corps Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Jim graduated from the University of South Alabama, class of 1973. Following his graduation, Jim pur sued various careers, ranging from construction, business-ownership (of many kinds), and most re cently serving as a chief medical examiner before retiring. Additionally, he completed various post graduate degrees and certificates and earned sev eral PhDs. In 1986, Jim married the love of his life, Ber yl Prevost, and they are now reunited in heaven. Jim loved karaoke, drumming, oldies mu sic, cars, and his family and pets. He was predeceased by his mother, Virginia, and his father, Milton. He is survived by four siblings, including his brother, Farry; three sisters, Nancy, Kathy and Judith; four children, Jennifer, Brandi, James and Olena; five grandchildren, Kaleb, Emma, Jayden, Hannah and Robert; great-granddaughter, Isabella; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service: Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. A pri vate entombment will be held at a later date. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home. Those who wish to remember Jim in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Carter Fu neral Home, Winder. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 9-15 Jack Benny Ferguson ATFANTA — Jack Benny Ferguson, 80, Atlan ta, formerly of Winder, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. Jack was bom on July 27, 1942, in Winder. He was the son of the late Ralph and Fillie Fergu son. He is survived by his brother, Jerry (Elaine) Ferguson, Jefferson; two nephews, Greg and Joel Ferguson; and one special niece, Holly Johnson. Jack grew up in Winder. He graduated from Winder-Barrow High School in 1960. He played on the 1960 Class A state championship baseball team. Jack was also the captain of the football team his senior year of high school. Jack graduated from Southern Technical Insti tute of Marietta in 1962. He worked a short time in Rome, then at FABRAP Architectural Firm in Atlanta where they held his job while he served six months in the National Guard as active duty. After completing seven years with the firm and earning his associate degree, he passed the board exam to become an architect. Next, Jack worked for Heery and Heery Architects for 26 years. Fastly, he was employed by Robert and Company as the director of architecture for 22 years. With a career in architecture that lasted over 53 years, he helped design buildings in several for eign countries including: Athens, Greece-Cairo, Egypt-Armon, Jordan, as well as others. Jack was a good listener, never boastful. He rare ly criticized anyone. Jack was a member of the First Christian Church of Winder. Graveside service: Wednesday, April 12,2023, at 2 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder with Dr. Jack Fawson officiating. Family to receive friends: Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. at Carter Funer al Home. Flowers are optional for the service of Mr. Jack Ferguson. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of April 9-15 Randall Gary JEFFERSON — Randall Gary, 56, Jefferson, en tered rest Monday, April 3, 2023. Mr. Gary was bom in Athens, a son of the late Joe Randall Gary and Sandra Payne Gary Nunley. Mr. Gary was a truck driver for Seymour’s Towing and Recovery. In addition to his father, Randall is preceded by a son, Justin Gary; and a sister, Christy Gary. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Sandra and Richard Nunley, Elberton; wife, Cal- lie Elaine Baker Gary, Jefferson; daughter, Christie
