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THURSDAY. JANUARY 7. 2016 PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS PAGE 13A r v Obituaries J Mary Ruth Weaver Mrs. Mary Ruth Weaver, age 66, of Ellijay died Sunday Janu ary 3, 2016. Mrs. Weaver was bom Sep tember 17, 1949 in Pickens County the daughter of the late Glanton “Bud” and Ruth Gibson Mullins. She was a homemaker and member of the County Line Baptist Chinch. Her parents, hus band Reggie Weaver and broth ers Jimmy and John Mullins preceded her in death. Survivors include her daugh ters and son-in-law, Abby Weaver of Ellijay and Andrea and Tommy Gartrell of Jasper; mother-in-law, Evelyn Knight, Ellijay; grandson, Eric Baker; granddaughter, Cora Gartrell and Rece Gartrell; brother, Bill Mullins of Jasper also survive. Funeral services ware sched uled for Wednesday, January 6th at 2 p.m. from the County Line Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Banks, Rev. Eddie Kerr and Rev. Jess Posey officiating. Pallbear ers are Eric Baker, William Mullins, Alan Mullins, Danny Prather and Don Boggus. Inter ment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers are accepted or dona tions may be made to the County Line Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in care of Jennings Young, 34 Oakmont Dr. Jasper, GA. 30143 in memory of Mrs. Weaver. Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bemhardtfh.com David Lewallen April 3, 1962 - December 30, 2015 William David "Lewy" Lewallen lost his battle with can cer on December 30, 2015, the only battle he ever lost. He was a fighter until the end. He was a kind-hearted man, always full of good intentions, who loved his family and his biker family dearly. He is survived by his mother, Doris Beard of Canton; grandfa ther, Leroy Childers of Holly Springs; sister, Denise "Jayde" Tatum of Jasper; daughters, Jes sica Grant and Kaylee King of Woodstock and their families, Jesse and Michael Lewallen of Canton and two grandsons and one granddaughter. The memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 2,2016. He is greatly missed by all his friends, near and far. "Don't fear dying, fear not living. Let's Ride." Cagle Funeral Home is hon ored to serve the Lewallen fam ily. Sarah Eubanks May 2, 1926 - December 28, 2015 Mrs. Sarah Ella Eubanks, age 89, of Ball Ground passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Pruitt Healthcare in Jasper. Sarah was bom May 2, 1926 to Grady and Ada Gayton in Daw son County. Sarah is survived by her hus band of 71 years. Junior Eu banks; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Charles Holbert of Talking Rock, Shirley and Mark Chadwick of Ball Ground; grandchildren, Charlie and Lori Holbert, Angela and Chad Presley, and Shane Chad wick; great-grandchildren, John Holbert, Josh Holbert, Ella Hol bert, Dalton Presley, Allie Pres ley, Shae Chadwick, and Sy Chadwick; brothers, Grady Gay- ton of Jasper, and T. J. and Judy Keener of Nelson. Several other relatives also survive. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Bethesda Baptist Church with Reverend Jimmy Chester and Reverend Grant Wade offici ating. Interment followed in Bethesda Baptist Church Ceme tery. Pallbearers were Charlie Holbert, Shane Chadwick, Sy Chadwick, John Holbert, Josh Holbert, Dalton Presley, Chad Presley, and Brian Keener. In lieu of flowers, contribu tions may be made to Bethesda Baptist Church - Mr. Kenneth Howell; 681 Jordan Road; Ball Ground, GA 30107. Arrangements were entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home & Crematory in Jasper. Wayne Collis March 10, 1943 - January> 1, 2016 Mr. Wayne Collis, age 72, of Jasper passed away Friday, Jan uary 1, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Vick Collis of Jasper; children, Lori & Steve Hill of Talking Rock, David & Angie Collis of Jasper, Jamie Collis of Jasper, Shauna & Jason Coleman of Jasper; brother & sister-in-law, Donnie & Deborah Collis of Jasper; sister and brother-in-law, Sherry & Alvin Cannady of Jasper; grandchildren; Stacia Hancock, Stephanie Mathews, Leah Collis, Katie Collis, Xavier Collis, Cheyenne Coleman, and Jake Coleman; great-grandchil dren, Skyler Hancock, Jaycee Hancock, Levi Mathews, and Addison Mathews. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2016 from the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Wallace Parks and Reverend Charles Gay officiating. Inter ment followed in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home & Crematory in Jasper. James Prince April 25, 1941 - December 30, 1941 James Prince, age 74 of Talk ing Rock passed away Wednes day, December 30, 2015 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospi tal. He is survived by his son, Terry Mills of Canton; daughters and son-in-law, Nancy Stokes- Zuniga and Javier Zuniga Bar bosa of Jasper and Louise Gay don of Pikeville, TN; brother, Wilburn Prince of Jasper; sister and brother-in-law, Velma and Jack Blackwell of Jasper; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lyla Prince, son Ricky Mills, daughter Deborah Prince and mother Ruby Prince. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 2,2016 Cherokee Sheriff offering Waleska seminar on Civilian Response to Active Shooters Due to the overwhelming interest and request from the public, the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a series of C.R.A.S.E. (Civilian Re sponse to Active Shooter Events) seminars. The first seminar is scheduled for Sun day, January 10th from 2-4 p.m. at the Falany Performing Arts Center on the Reinhardt University Campus in Waleska, Georgia. A second seminar is sched uled in the southern part of Cherokee County on Tuesday January 12th from 6-8 p.m. at the Etowah High School audi torium in Woodstock. Those attending this course should gain insight on active shooter events and how to best prepare and react during such an event. The seminar, which will be taught by Chief Deputy Joe Perkins, is open to everyone including children but parental guidance is strongly recommended. NOTICE: The Falany Per forming Arts Center is located at 7300 Reinhardt Circle Waleska, Ga. and seats ap proximately 300 people. The Etowah High School audito rium is located at 6565 Put nam Ford Road in Woodstock, Ga. and seats ap proximately 400 people. Sem inar participants will be seated on a first come first serve basis. Please plan accordingly. January 9th - 6pm For tickets and information: shadygroveevents.com Ph. 678-796-8578 All Reserved Seating $18 - $24.00 A Very Perry Night John Bowman First Baptist Canton 1 Mission Point - Canton, GA from the chapel of Cagle Fu neral Home with Rev. Keith Gayton officiating. Interment at Lake Forest Memorial Park. Pallbearers serving were Jimmy Blackwell, Ronnie Blackwell, Jackie Blackwell, Judd Black- well, Josh Bell, and Javier Zu niga Barbosa. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Cagle Fu neral Home to help with funeral expenses. Cagle Funeral Home is hon ored to serve the Prince family. Thelma Fields October 6, 1913 — January 4, 2016 Mrs. Thelma Bradley Fields, age 102, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at Grandview Health Care Center in Jasper, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Fields, and her parents, Pat and Addie Bradley. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Helen Pharr and Patsy and Tom Daniel; four granddaughters and grand- sons-in-law, Dana Daniel, Anna and Mark Stevenson, Thelma (Bay) and Bill Cagle, Donna and John Mullins; six great-grand children, Kerra Mullins, Kyler Mullins, Konner Mullins, Katie Cagle, Nathan Cagle, and Syd ney Bames. Funeral services will be held at Long Swamp Baptist Church, 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2016 with Reverend Harold Cantrell, Reverend Edwin Weaver, and Brother Jerry Watkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church ceme tery. In lieu of flowers, contribu tions may be made to Long Swamp Baptist Church or CARES, Inc. Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home & Crematory in Jasper. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.roper- funeralhome.com. Card of Thanks The family of the late Lillie Bell “Ma” Shoemaker would like to express to all of our family and friends, our sincerest gratitude for all their love, kindness and comfort. Thank you to all those who sent cards, spoke words of kindness, sent flowers, and brought food. Thanks to the Rev erend Gene Hyde and Reverend Jeff Wilkie for the kind words spoke about our mama. Thanks to those who served as pallbear ers, Ralph Blackwell, Phil Black- well, Owen Gibson, Lane Gibson, Kenny Dobson and Ricky Dobson. Thank you to the singers and Yellow Creek Baptist Church for the beautiful music. Thank you to Cagle Funeral Home for the kindness, support, and guidance during one of our most difficult times. Please re member us in your thoughts and prayers. J.W. 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