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PAGE 4B THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 Obituaries Sandra K. Adams COMMERCE — Sandra K. Adams, 75, Com merce, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at Bountiful Hills. Mrs. Adams was bom in England, Arkansas, to the late James C. and Nell Oakley Cates. She was a member of the Baptist faith and retired from Southeast Toyota and Baker & Taylor. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Adams was pre ceded in death by her son, Erick Adams. Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband, William Barry Adams, Commerce; son, Brent Adams (Su san), Elberton; brothers, Jimmy Cates (Rose), Am arillo, Texas, and Randy Cates (Janena), Austin, Texas; sister, Rhonda Higgs (Stan), Saddler, Tex as; step-grandson, Michael Snover (Hannah); and step-great-grandson, Wyatt Snover. Funeral service: Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Rogers Baptist Church with the Revs. Barry Bray and Danny Hill officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rogers Baptist Church, 1318 Aderhold Road, Commerce, a. 30530. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of May 28-June 3 Larry Vance “Van” Bullock Jr. JEFFERSON — Larry Vance “Van” Bullock Jr., 53, Jefferson, entered rest Friday, May 26, 2023. Mr. Bullock was bom in Athens, the son of the late Larry Vance Bull ock Sr. and Jean Jackson Bullock. Mr. Bullock was a retired lineman with Jackson Electric Membership Corpora tion, a member of the Unity Masonic Lodge and a member of Beth any Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, Jean Jackson Bullock; a daughter, Amy Bullock, Atlanta; son, Larry Vance “Tripp” Bull ock III, Jefferson; sister, Michelle Bullock Reece (Jay), Ellijay; niece, E.B. Cole (Shane); and neph ews, Trey Reece (Morgan) and Colby Reece. Funeral service: Sunday, May 28,2023, at 4 p.m. from the Bethany Methodist Church with the Rev erend Johnny Ray officiating Burial will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Jackson Me morial Gardens, Commerce. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Tripp Bullock, Don Elrod, Brian Jackson, Kipp Jackson, Benji Free, Gus Cooper and Keith Gilbert. Family to receive friends: Sunday, May 28,2023, from 2-4 p.m. at the church. Flowers are optional, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Van Bullock to the Bethany Meth odist Church Renewal Fund, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder High way, Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of May 28-June 3 Cheyenne Makayla Carter ELBERTON — Cheyenne Makayla Carter, 19, Elberton, entered into rest on Monday, May 22, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family, following a courageous five year battle with Hun tington’s Disease. Cheyenne was bom in Gainesville on Septem ber 2, 2003, and attend ed school in Madison County. She was a ram bunctious and energetic child who loved singing and dancing. Cheyenne loved spending time reading, but was espe cially fond of spending time being surrounded by horses. Above all, she was happiest when riding around in her 1967 Ford Mustang. She is survived by her parents, Amanda Gail Hosch Doster and Bobby Lewis Doster; and her siblings, Bobby Ray Doster and Josie Doster, all of Elberton. Cheyenne also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends that she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Kevin Carter. Her favorite color was purple, and the family is requesting those attending the service events wear purple in her honor. Family to receive friends: Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. Funeral service: Friday, May 26,2023, at 11 a.m. in the memorial chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. Entomb ment will follow at the family lot in Elmhurst Cem etery. Bobby Lewis Doster, William “Paw Paw” Carter, Mark Knott, Rambo Carlile, Greg Hall and Tug Parker will serve as pallbearers. Flowers are accepted. Berry Funeral Home and Crematory of Elberton is serving the family of Cheyenne Makayla Carter. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of May 28-June 3 Phyllis Grace Mayberry Dickinson DANIELSVILLE — Phyllis Grace Mayberry Dickinson, 74, Danielsville, passed away peaceful ly on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hos pice House in Athens. Mrs. Dickinson was bom in Opelika, Alabama, on January 17, 1949, daughter of the late Joseph Preston Mayberry and the late Frances Grace Mayberry. She was a Registered Nurse and Cer tified Hospice Nurse, last working with VistaCare Hospice providing in-home nursing care. She was a member of Danielsville Evangelical Church in Danielsville, and New Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness in Royston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Dickinson. Survivors include her husband, Lee Dickinson; daughter, Sherry Johnson; son, James Hochst- edler Jr.; and grandchildren, Edward Lester, Grace Hochstedler, and Rose Hochstedler. Funeral service: Saturday, June 3,2023, at 2 p.m. at the Danielsville Evangelical Church with Pastor Dwayne Dickerson and Elder Marvin Smith co-of- ficiating. Interment will follow in the Danielsville Evangelical Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Saturday, June 3,2023, from 1-2 p.m. at the church. During other times, the family will be at the home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to New Mt. Zion Church of God Holiness Church, PO. Box 636, Royston, Ga. 30662. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pmittfhroyston.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of May 28-June 3 Carolyn Louise Compton Graham DANIELSVILLE — Carolyn Louise Compton Graham, 84, Danielsville, joined the Church Tri umphant on May 25, 2023, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, after long struggles with health issues. Carolyn was bom in Danielsville on Febru ary 14, 1939, to the late Ellis Dewey and Eula Mae Patten Compton. Carolyn was a home maker and mother, first. She worked a garden all her life, canned, was the best cook, made the best angel biscuits, pound cake and sweet potato pies, all while caring for her girls and taking care of the home. Over her lifetime Carolyn taught private piano lessons in her home, worked at Madison County ASCS office, the Bank of Danielsville, Emmanuel College and LifeSprings Jittery Joe’s. Her faith in Jesus Christ was the most import ant aspect of her life. She studied the Word, read for instmction and understanding, and loved music which magnified God. She is survived by her husband, Odis Graham; three daughters, Amanda, Anita, and Marie; sev en grandchildren, Graham Brown, Ellis Brown, Chancie (Alex) Dills, Tyler Cochran, Mason (Linda) Headden, Hunter Headden and Collin Headden; five great-grandchildren, Addy, Anna, Kayleigh, Eli, Ellie and Olivia; one sister, Elaine (Hershel) Childs; one brother and sister-in-law, Talmadge and Sandra Graham; seven nieces, Beth Jackson, Shirley Keowan, Martha Jane Phillips, Betty Bymm Pless, Gradine Echols Fleeman, De nise Echols and Kara Graham; seven nephews, Phil Zaborowski, Lowell Thomas, Doug Thomas, Robert Thomas, Raymond Brewster, Tony Gra ham, Tracy (Brenda) Graham and David Echols; and a number of great-nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Leah Jackson, Joyce Comp ton, Rebekah Thomas, Dorothy (Lewis) Brewster, Ruth (Grady) Echols, Joel (Ethel) Graham and JD (Mary) Graham; five nieces, Lynn Thomas, Cheri Thomas, Denise Thomas, Deborah White and Syb il Graham Partain; and six nephews, John White, David Jackson, Jimmy (Sara) Brewster, Melvin (Roberta) Graham and Joe Graham. Funeral service: Monday, May 29, 2023, at Royston First United Methodist Church with a pre lude concert beginning at 12:30 p.m. and service starting at 1 p.m. with the Revs. Harrison Lamp- ley, Pierce Ashmore and Terri Stagner-Collier and Dr. Earl Beatty officiating. Interment will follow in the Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery, 6158 Hwy. 191, Comer, Ga. 30629. Family to receive friends: Sunday, May 28,2023, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Royston First United Meth odist Church. During other times, the family will be at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kevin and Summer Sneed, IPHC World Minister- ies, PO. Box 12609, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73162 or Matt and Janese Bennett, 5830 Northwest Ex pressway #218, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73132 Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of May 28-June 3 Mary Frances “Vicky” Heath HULL — Mary Frances “Vicky” Heath, 80, Hull, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Mary was bom in Cave Spring, to the late Thomas E. and Frances Dempsey. She is pre ceded in death by her husband, Bobby Hoyt Heath; her brother, Thomas E. Dempsey Jr.; her sister, Betty Mar cus; and brother-in-law, James Robert “Bob” Crawford. She is survived by her three sons, Edward (Heather) Heath, Carlton, Mi chael (Beth) Heath, Carlton, and Benjamin (Kim) Heath, Bogart; her five grandsons, William, Beau, Evan, Brady and Jackson; her sisters, Joan Craw ford, Newnan, and Reba (Gerald) Lindsey, Rome; her sister-in-law, Reatha Dempsey, Cave Spring; and many very beloved nieces and nephews. Mary enjoyed her early life in her hometown of Cave Spring, with her family. She married Bobby Heath in 1964 at which time they moved to Athens, and then to Hull, shortly thereafter. In addition to having her sons, she and Bobby co-founded and co-owned Power and Heath Pro duce in Athens, with Mike Power for many years. She was a hard-working Mom and wife until her retirement in later years. After her retirement she loved to read and help her family. While Mary wasn’t able to attend church in her later years, she loved the Lord and told her family often how good He has been to her throughout her years. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in Cave Spring. Lord and Stephens, East, is in charge of arrange ments. www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of May 28-June 3 Dr. Robert Franklin “Frank” Horner GAINESVILLE — Dr. Robert Franklin “Frank” Homer, 96, died of natural causes in his home in Gainesville, on Friday, May 26, 2023. Bom on January 19, 1927, in Chattanooga, Tenn., Dr. Homer grad uated from City High School in Chattanooga and served in the United States Army. He com pleted his bachelor’s degree in 1950 at the University of Chatta nooga, where he served as junior and senior class president, as well as president of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity chapter, and was elected to Who’s Who in Amer ican Colleges and Universities. After college, Dr. Homer was commissioned as
