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Newspaper Page TextLOCAL The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com Friday, October 26, 2018 9A OBITUARIES Carla McNair Claymore Nov. 18, 1942-Oct. 8,2018 Carla McNair Claymore, 7 5 of Gainesville passed away at dawn on Monday Oct. 8,2018 after a long illness. She was an Angelina born on Nov. 18, 1942, to Captain, later Colo nel, Donald Carl McNair, U.S. Army, and Elizabeth Porter McNair, his wife. At the time of her birth, Carla’s father was stationed with the anti-aircraft artillery in the Panama Canal Zone. As an Army brat Carla lived many places in the U.S. and in Japan. When it was time for her to select a college, her father was stationed at Fort Mon roe in Hampton, VA. She selected Longwood College in Farmville, VA to study education. She gradu ated in 1964 and fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. On D-Day 1965, she mar ried Ensign Peter Gayton Claymore and became a Navy officer’s wife. She con tinued to teach until they were transferred to New York. After taking some time off for the birth of her child and some health prob lems, she returned to work at Sears Roebuck, later becoming one of the top sales people in the country, and retiring as Home Fash ions Merchant for the Wash ington, DC district. Upon retirement she and Peter moved to Gaines ville, Ga., to be near their son and family so she could watch her grandchildren grow and was proud to see them become capable, talented young people. In Gainesville, she was active in social, civic and creative activities. She loved doing needlework and was adept at it. She also enjoyed travel, reading, learning, and poli tics as long as she was physi cally able. Carla is survived by Peter, her husband of 53 years; son Carl Craig Claymore; daughter-in-law, Jaime Claire Madsen Claymore; granddaughter, Sophia Rene Claymore; grandson, Con nor James Claymore; sister, Donna Lyons and family and brother, John McNair and family. Carla was cremated and will ultimately be laid to rest in the columbarium at Arlington National Cem etery where her parents are interred. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Little & Dav enport Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Carla’s memory to the National Kidney Foun dation or to the Humane Society of Northeast Geor gia in honor of Carla’s angel rescue poodle, Pepper. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledav- enport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crema tory, Gainesville Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Oct. 26, 2018 Billy Joe Goble Jr. Jan. 20, 1930 - Oct. 18, 2018 Billy Joe Goble Jr. passed away on Thursday, Oct. 18, after an extended illness. He was much-loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother A u r w i 11 VanHorn Goble, his father William Goble, as well as his sisters Margaret Clement, Betty White, and Elizabeth Buice. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret Jackson Goble, daughter Donna Sullivan, daughter and son-in-law Beverly and Tim Knight, and his daugh ter and son-in-law Tracy and Joe Morris. Additional family members include his grandchildren Dana Jack and her husband Randy, Dani Coxville and her hus band Chad, Matt Knight and his wife Emily, Daye Sulli van, Chris Knight and Jake Morris. He was blessed with many great-grandchildren including Seth, Luke, Owen and Hannah Jack, Cade, Cam and Casen Coxville, as well as Hudson and Brooks Knight. Mr. Goble overcame extreme difficulties in his childhood to live a good and productive life. Voted most athletic boy, Billy let tered 11 times at Avondale High School where he ran track and played football, baseball and basketball. He turned down college basketball scholarships to proudly serve his country as a combat sergeant in the Korean War. Later in life, he was often seen wearing a cap commemorating that service. After his military service, he attended Georgia Tech to became a licensed surveyor and landscape architect. He owned his own company and was considered an expert in just about any topic relating to land and development. He was a brilliant math ematician who often tried to convey his insights but rarely found anyone who could understand on his level. He loved horses and raised them for much of his life. In his younger years, he was the go-to guy for breaking and training even the most spirited horses. He was an excellent dancer and loved to sing with fam ily and friends, especially classic gospel songs. After his retirement, he enjoyed visiting garage sales looking for hidden treasures, most of which he gave away to brighten someone else’s day. He was a lifelong Chris tian and an active member North Metro Church. His faith was evidenced by his constant efforts to perform random acts of kindness earning him the love and respect of all who knew him. Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Oct. 26, 2018 Rachel Whitmire Helton Died Oct. 25, 2018 Rachel Whitmire Helton, 74 of Gainesville reached her heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 25,2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, “Jr” Helton, parents, M. D. and Rena Whitmire, brother, L. D. Whitmire and niece, Shelly Worden. She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Tina) Helton and Jason (Stacy) Helton; grand children, Alissa Hel ton, Cooper and Sara Rachel Helton; sister, Peggy (Lewis) Spain; niece, Dena (Larry) Grizzle and nephew, Mickey Spain; and other family members and special friends, Barbara Williams and Sue Sosebee. Rachel loved gospel music, shopping, crocheting and antique car shows, and loved to eat at the Waffle House. She loved her fam ily and enjoyed going to her grandchildren’s events, horse shows and baseball games. She was an active mem ber of Dewberry Baptist Church #1 where she played piano and sang in the choir for many years and was a member of the Wall Watch ers SS Class. She served as piano player and sang many years at Morningside Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at Dewberry Baptist Church #1. Dr. Brad Reynolds and Rev. Henry Loggins will offi ciate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Satur day, Oct. 27, 2018, from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to Dew berry Baptist Church #1, c/o Vickie Reese, 5807 Henson Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledav- enport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crema tory, Gainesville Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Oct. 26, 2018 Matthew Paul McLeroy Aug. 1, 1981 -Oct. 24, 2018 Matthew Paul McLe roy, 37, of Flowery Branch passed away Oct. 24,2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Compton and Jerry Gunter officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Born on Aug. 1, 1981, in Gainesville, Ga., he was the son of Paul and Catherine Gunter McLeroy. He was a graduate of Johnson High School, employed with ZF Industries and was a mem ber of Chestnut Mountain Church. In addition to his par ents, Paul and Catherine of Flowery Branch, Mr. McLeroy is survived his wife, Nikki McLeroy of Flowery Branch; daughter, Rylee McLeroy of Flow ery Branch; son, Carson McLeroy of Cornelia; grand mother, Jeanette Land of INTRODUCING Mi eoc# Saved You aoii-gop Mr. Nibble "SSfomo, “OK-SO,, Little & Davenport Funeral Home To inquire about pricing packages available to memorialize a pet in print, please contact Megan Lewis at 770-535-6371 or mlewis@gainesvilletimes.com Pets at Peace will appear in The Times the last Sunday of each month. Thomson and several aunts, uncles and other relatives. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Oct. 26, 2018 Angela Marie Marchbanks Roberts Died Oct. 24, 2018 Angela Marie March- banks Roberts, 73 of Talmo passed away Wednesday Oct. 24,2018 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Hall County, Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Rob ert W. and Marie Cato March- banks. She was a gradu ate of East Hall High School and was a homemaker. Mrs. Roberts was a member of Harmony Hall Baptist Church. Survivors include her hus band of 55 years, Clifford Roberts, Talmo; daughter and fiance, Renee Gable, Murrayville and Earl Gooch; son, Robby Roberts; brother, Robert “Bobby” Marchbanks, Hoschton; grandchildren, Cory Gea- rin (Amanda), Dawsonville; Courtney Stevens (Chris), Murrayville. A number of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. Rev. Doug Merck and Rev. Craig Broome will officiate. Interment will follow in the Harmony Hall Baptist Church Cemetery. The fam ily will receive friends at the funeral home Friday Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. and again Sat urday from 12. p.m. until the funeral hour. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledav- enport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crema tory, Gainesville Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Oct. 26, 2018 Robert “Harold” White May, 19, 1934 -Oct. 23, 2018 Robert “Harold” White, 84, of Gainesville passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sat urday, Oct. 27, 2018, in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Clack Stubbs officiating. Interment will follow in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Born on May 19, 1934, in Pendergrass he was the son of the late Ralph and Thelma Toney White. Mr. White was a Marine Veteran of the Korean War, retired from Bell South with 42 years of service, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and a member of C.W.A. Local Union with Bell South. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. White is preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Sheets and Louise White. Mr. White is survived by his daughter, Aubrey White of Gainesville; grandchil dren, Mikah White, Damari White, Armonie White and best friend, Carolyn White of Gainesville and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. The Times, Gainesville, Ga. Oct. 26, 2018 DEATH NOTICES Chad Emory Taylor Died Oct. 24, 2018 Chad Emory Taylor, 30, of Demorest died Wednesday. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, Level Grove Baptist Church. McGahee-Grifin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia. Clifford Lee Gazaway Died Oct. 24, 2018 Clifford Lee Gazaway, 63, of Bethlehem died Wednes day. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. Steven Paul Mason Died Oct. 19, 2018 Steven Paul Mason, 32, of Winder died Friday. Memo rial service, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, funeral home. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. Lionel Gene Varner Died Oct. 24, 2018 Lionel “Lee” Gene Var ner, 87, of Buford died Wednesday. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crema tory, Buford. Kathryn Watkins Died Oct. 13, 2018 Kathryn Watkins, 93, of Gainesville died Saturday, Oct. 13. Service, 4 p.m. Satur day, Oct. 27, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Memo rial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Ann Westbrook Died Oct. 24, 2018 Ann Westbrook, 87, of Roswell, died Wednesday. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. Obituary information Death notices are printed free as a public service by The Times. More information can be provided in paid obituaries. The rate is $50 per 100 words (or any part thereof). There is an additional mandatory $40 fee for online services, which includes a guest book that allows family and friends to post condolences. Deadline for publication is 6:30 p.m. seven days a week. Death notices and obituaries are accepted only from funeral homes. They should be emailed to obits@gainesvilletimes. com. All submissions will appear in The Times and online at gainesvilletimes. com. For additional information, please call 770-718-3419 or 800-395- 5005, extension 3419, between 3 and 6 p.m. weekdays. vv JOIN US! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT GAINESVILLE CIVIC CENTER 830 GREEN ST NE , GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 DROP IN 4 PM - 6 PM TO MEET THE BEST OF HALL 2019 NOMINEES! LOTS OF FUN AND PRIZES!