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PAGE 10A PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS THURSDAY. DECEMBER 29. 2016 Obituaries Lawrence White Lawrence Raymond White, known as "Rabbit White," of Marble Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, December 28 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Edmondson offici ating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Ceme tery. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Thelma and Judge White and brother, Billy White of Dal las, GA. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis White of Marble Hill; his sister and brother-in-law, Thary and James Matheny of Ball Ground, GA.; his brother and sister-in-law, Griffin and Maxine White of Dallas, GA.; and his sister-in-law, Mary White of Dallas, Ga. Several children, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren also survive. Rabbit was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Can ton Masonic Lodge #77. He retired from Lockheed Mar tin after 30 years. He has gone home to be with Jesus. He will be loved forever and will always live in our hearts. In lieu of flow ers, the family ask that dona tions be made to the Canton Masonic Lodge, P.O. Box 1065 , Canton, GA. 30169, or the Calvary Children's home, 1430 Lost Mountain Road, Powder Springs, GA., 30127. The caring staff of Darby Fu neral Home is in charge of these arrangements. Gwendolyn Young June 13, 1957 - December 18, 2016 Ms. Gwen Young, 59, of Marble Hill, passed away Sunday December 18, 2016 at her sisters home in Waleska. Ms. Young is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Dewayne & Melissa Johnson of Jasper and Shane Dodd of Marble Hill; daughters, Veronica Blackwell of Wood- stock and Danielle Dodd of Ellijay; brother and sister-in- law, Nathan & Marlene Turner of Ball Ground; sis ters and brother-in-law, De- lona Griffin of Acworth, Ann & Lee Pratt of Waleska, Fairy Poole of Jasper, Delta Turner of Marble Hill, and Mary & Vaughn Ortagus of Emerson; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ms. Young was preceded in death by her parents RW and Evelyn Turner; and brothers Larry and Lee Turner. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, De cember 22nd at Mount Ver non Baptist Church in Dawson County with Rev. Gary Keown officiating. In terment at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Chris Blackwell, Matt Turner, Louis Johnson, Dewayne Johnson, Anthony Poole, and Jamey Walker. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cagle Fu neral Home to go to the Gwen Young Memorial Fund. Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Young family. Online condolences may be made at www.cagle- flmeralhome.com. Arline Hamrick December 26, 1934 - December 22, 2016 Arline Hamrick, 81, of Talking Rock passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her home. She was born December 26, 1934 to Betty Elizabeth and Linzey Young in Pickens County. She is survived by daugh ters, Annie Mae Long of Ludville, Lillie Mae Watson of Ludville; son, Larry Ham rick of Ludville; brothers, Nathan Young, James Young, J. L. Young, Ed Young; sis ters, Frances Watson, and Jeanette Stone; 9 grandchil dren; 18 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also sur vive. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Hamrick and son, Richard Hamrick. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, De cember 24, 2016 at the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Bobby Timms officiating. Arrangements were en trusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.roperfuner- alhome.com. Paul Gaddis Paul E. Gaddis, 86, of Canton, GA passed away Monday, December 26,2016 at Cameron Hall. He was re tired from J. P. Haynes Lum ber Company after many years of service. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Sims, and Rev. James Williams officiat ing. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Ball Ground. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016 and from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at South Canton Fu neral Home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Thomp son Gaddis; parents, Carl and Minnie (Spears) Gaddis; three brothers and two sis ters. Survivors include his son & daughter-in-law, Ricky and Margaret Gaddis; daugh ter & son-in-law, Lisa and Gene Fowler; sister, Faye Chambers; grandchildren, Jennifer Warren, Benjamin Gaddis, Hannah Pope, Cody Fowler and Carson Fowler; five great grandchildren and one great great granchild. South Canton Funeral Home, dedicated to the fam ilies we serve, 770-479-3377. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thescfh.com Chloe Garrison December 24, 1924 - December 22, 2016 Mrs. Chloe Garrison, 91, of Jasper passed away Thurs day, December 22, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Garrison was born December 24, 1924 to George and Ina McClure Reed. She is survived by daugh ter, Sue Stephens of Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jerry Clonts of Jasper; grandchildren, Sounya & James Stokes of Talking Rock, Gary Dale of Talking Rock, Dan and Jessie Dale of Talking Rock, Chuck and Kris Stephens of Atlanta, Stephanie Stephens of At lanta, Jody and Melissa Clonts of Jasper, Casey and David Renfroe of Saldotna, Alaska, Jason Garrison of Florida; eleven great-grand children; and ten great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Gar rison; daughter, Carlin Bradley; and son, Johnny Garrison. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, De cember 24, 2016 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Neal McKenzie officiating. Inter ment will follow at Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, make dona tions to Georgia Mountains Hospice at 70 Caring Way; Jasper, GA 30143. Arrangements are en trusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.roperfi.mer- alhome.com. Inez M. Cox Oct. 11, 1926 - Dec. 25, 2016 Mrs. Inez M. Cox, 90, of Jasper, passed away Sunday December 25, 2016 at Rock Creek Manor Assisted Liv ing. Mrs. Cox is survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday Dec. 30, 2016 from 5 until 9 p.m. The funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Satur day at Mount Bethel Com munity Church in Toccoa, GA with Revs. Larry Phillips and Dustin Wilbanks officiat ing. She will lie in state from 10:30 a.m. until prior to the funeral service. Interment at Mount Bethel Community Church Cemetery. Pall bear ers were Tommy Cantrell, Sam Wilbanks, Eric Marrett, Mike Marrett, Elliott Marrett, and Terry Turner. The family will accept flowers but prefer donations to Mount Bethel Community Church at 1668 Talmadge Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577. Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cox family. Online condolences may be made at www.cagle- funeralhome.com. Norman Mulkey May 5, 1944 - Dec. 25, 2016 Mr. Norman Mulkey, 72, of the Jerusalem community, passed away Sunday Decem ber 25,2016 at his residence. Mr. Mulkey is survived by his wife, Becky Mulkey of the Jerusalem Community; mother, Arewill Mulkey of the Jerusalem Community, sons and daughter-in-law, Roger and Amma Dell Mulkey of Hill City and Jerry Gay of the Jerusalem Com munity; daughter and son-in- law, Cathy and Matthew Scott of the Jerusalem com munity; brother and sister-in- law, Herman and Annie Mulkey of the Jerusalem community; sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Van Rampley of the Jerusalem community; grandchildren, Jessica, Brit ney, Ricky, Preston, and Mackenzie; great-grandchil dren, Errol, Ripley, Xavier, and Everest; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday December 28, 2016 from the chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with Revs. Chris Pack and Lane Wright officiating. Interment at Sunrise Memo rial Gardens. Pall bearers were Ricky Cofflin, Preston Cofflin, Mackenzie Cofflin, Dewayne Ray, Tony Childers, Raymond Young, and honorary pall bearers Britney Cofflin and Judy Hall. Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mulkey family. Online condolences may be made at www.cagle- funeralhome .com. W.fJr.742? AXESR1B: From Keep Pickens Beautiful WHEN: Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHAT: Area residents will go green and drop off Christ mas trees to be chipped into mulch or used as a wildlife habitat. The event educates the public on recycling and environmental conservation. It also allows communities to put discarded Christmas trees to good use. The program has been a holiday tradition in Georgia for more than 26 years and is the largest tree recycling program in the na tion. WHERE: Your old tree will be reused as mulch or wildlife habitat. Drop off your undecorated Christmas tree for recycling at the Park’n Ride across from the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce Building in Newton Park (500 Stegall Street) For information call Keep Pickens Beautiful, 706-253- 3600 or visit us at keeppickensbeautiful.org or on Facebook 2016 Results * 108,468 trees were col lected in Georgia. Of these 105,369 were recycled into mulch for playgrounds, city and county landscaping proj ects, and individual homes. Pickens contributed 140 of the tress collected. * 1,116 trees were sunk into lakes across the state to provide fish habitats. 1,587 were used for fuel or other uses. * Over 6 million Christ mas trees have been recycled and diverted from land fills since the start of the pro gram. * 60 local governments and / or organizations partic ipated. * 189 collection sites were set up throughout the state. * 1,167 volunteers do nated 5,071 hours of time.were set up throughout. Speed Burger 562 E. Church St. Jasper, GA Call Ins Welcome 706-692-5136 Your Order (Not Valid With Other Specials) TENDERS • WINGS • SALADS CATERING • DINE IN OR TAKE OUT 706-635-RIBS (7427) FAX 706-635-7429 289 Highland Crossing • East Ellijay, GA 30540 Across from Walmart KM Foot Long Speed - Big Chef Salad - Side Reg Hot Dog Double - Mega Grilled/Fried Chicken Bey Sandwiches BBQ • BLT Fish • Steak Tenderlion Grilled/Fried Chicken Ham & Cheese Chicken Tenders Grilled/Fried Chicken Hamburger Steak Fish • Shrimp Country Fried Steak Country Fried Chicken SIDES Fries • Mashed Potatoes • Green Beans • Gravy Homemade Onion Rings • Slaw • Potato Salad Pasta Salad • Mac & Cheese • Chili Cold Fusion Ice Cream Treats Cookies & Cream • Reeces Cup • Chocolate Chip • Vanilla Ice Cream Cone Open 10am-8:30prtr~Mon.-Fri. £org> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Work Session AGENDA January 5, 2017 10:00 A.M. - CONFERENCE ROOM - STE. 168 Items for Discussion: 1) BOC meeting schedule for 2017 2) Outdoor Storage Text Amendment 3) Agreement for Development of Rural Land Values and the Building of Rural Land Valuation Schedules JASPER NAILS Professional Nail Care Service • Acrylic • Spa Pedicure • Gel Nails • Gel Colors • Solar Nails • Manicure • Waxing Gift Certificates Available 706-253-5530 Appt. & Walk-Ins Welcome! Vi Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM 295 North Main St., Suite J Full Set $22.00 (Located by Mtn. Video) Fill In $16.00 “Bring One for the Chipper Jan. 7 Christmas Tree Recycling Event