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6A Friday, February 21,2020 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LOCAL Times file photo Mount Vernon Elementary Principal Wayne Colston watches as students file out to buses at the end of the school day. COLSTON ■ Continued from 1A without exception.” Before Mount Vernon opened in 1993, he supervised its design and construction. He then went on to serve as its first principal until 2008. After his time as principal, Colston moved to the Hall County Schools’ central office where he worked part-time as a data analyst and testing coordinator. Will Schofield, Hall super intendent, described Colston as a gifted educator and dear friend. “I learned a great deal from him, and whether times were good or bad, he was always there,” Schofield said. “His wife (Nancy), our community and I will miss him deeply.” Rebecca Fisher, Mount Vernon’s assistant principal, said when she worked under Colston, he would always tell the teachers and staff, “There is never a bad day at Mount Vernon.” Lisa Mattel, media clerk at the elementary school, said Colston’s efforts have helped Mount Vernon stand apart as one of the best elementary schools in Hall. The school received the Georgia School of Excellence Award under his leadership. “He had high expectations of those working for him and pushed us to do our very best for the boys and girls of Hall County,” Mattel said. Barrett said Colston was a man who “had a heart for kids.” “He loved the kids here,” Barrett said. “He was very dependable, and he liked the school to be neat and orderly.” Jennifer Westbrook, current principal at Mount Vernon, said she’ll never forget how he wel comed her warmly on her first day at the elementary school. “Wayne Colston loves Mount Vernon and this community,” she said. “He has a wonderful relationship with teachers, stu dents and parents, and he will be very missed by everyone. His positive impact will always be felt in our community.” A celebration of Colston’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Sat urday, Feb. 22, at Gainesville First United Methodist Church. A visitation and reception will follow at the church. Obituaries Robert Wayne Colston Died February 20, 2020 An educator who impacted thousands of lives in multiple schools and programs died on Thursday, February 20, following a courageous two year health battle. Robert Wayne Colston, age 66, completed his BSN in Science, his Masters of Art and his Educational Specialist degree from the University of Georgia and was a true bulldog fan his entire life. Wayne began his professional career as a teacher, coach and assistant principal at South Hall Junior High prior to being named principal at Chestnut Mountain Elementary where he served for five years. In 1993 he was named principal at Mt Vernon Elementary School where he oversaw the design and construction of the school and became its first principal. Under his leadership the school received the Georgia School of Excellence Award. Also, he served as the Ninth District Representative for the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals (GAESP). When he retired the student body and faculty presented him with his beloved Vernon who walked with him daily until his illness and lay by his side during his passing. Prior to his illness he served part time as Data Analyst/Testing Coordinator for the Hall County School System. As a hobby he obtained his real estate and appraisal licenses and enjoyed land development over his lifetime. In addition to being an avid UGA fan, he loved playing golf with his foursome buddies. He was particularly proud when his team won at The Medical Center Golf Tournament on more than one occasion. He loved all things related to nature and the outdoors. He also enjoyed hunting. Wayne was the son of the late Chester Robert Colston and was also preceded in death by a brother, Derrick Scott Colston; he is survived by his mother, Mary Olline Turner, Clarkesville, and is his wife of 44 years, Nancy Dean Colston, Gainesville. Other survivors include his sister, Kay Colston Williams, Canton; brothers and sisters-in- law Frank and Teresa Dean, Demorest; Bob and Ramona Glore, Toccoa; Barbara and Ruel Elliott, Cumming, his faithful fur buddy, Vernon;, several aunts and uncles as well as special nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was also blessed with outstanding care givers in Augusta and at his bedside in Gainesville. They became family and lovingly cared for him throughout his healthcare journey. A celebration of life will be held for Wayne on Saturday, February 22, at 3:00 p.m. at Gainesville First United Methodist Church, with visitation and a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the following: The Northeast Georgia Health System Foundation/ Woody Stewart and Nancy Colston Endowment Fund, 2150 Limestone Parkway, #15, Gainesville; Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 West Ridge Road, Gainesville; Gainesville First United Methodist Church Children and Youth Program, 2780 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. Memorial Park Funeral Home Riverside Drive has care of his arrangements, www. memorialparkfuneralho mes.com for online condolences. MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Col. Charles Harman Lindsey April 12, 1925 - February 14, 2020 Col. (Retired) Charles Harman Lindsey, age 94 of Gainesville passed away Friday, February 14. Born in Atlanta, Col. Lindsey had lived in Hall County for a number of years. He was the son of the late John and Rebekah Harman Lindsey. Retired from the United States Army with over 30 years of service, Col. Lindsey served during World War II, Korea and Vietnam, he also served in the National Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He also was a member of the Masons, Yaarab Shrine Temple, 33 degree Scottish Rite, Lanier Shrine Club, Gainesville Elks Club, Paul E. Bolding Post #7 American Legion and the Sons of American Revolution. Col. Lindsey was a lifelong Presbyterian. Survivors include his wife, Fay Hulsey Carver Lindsey; son, Scott Lindsey (Allene); daughters, Rebekah Lindsey Thompson (Joe); Susan Lindsey Lewis (Ted); stepson, Joseph Carver (Jessica); Nine grandchildren and Eight great grandchildren also survive. Col. Lindsey is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 56 years, Betty Lindsey and brother, Edward Lindsey. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday February 22, at the First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville. The family will receive friends in the church parlor immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions please be made to First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, 800 S. Enota Drive, Gainesville, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, 3395 Northeast Expressway Suite 100, Atlanta, or a charity of ones choice in memory of Col. Lindsey. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, has care of arrangements. Carolyn (Moore) Brown December 2, 1928- February 19, 2020 Carolyn Moore Brown, age 91 of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, February 19. Carolyn Moore Brown was born on December 2, 1928 in Boone, NC to Mary Dobbin Moore and Edwin O. Moore. Her childhood was spent in various towns in North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. She studied at UNC Greensboro (then North Carolina Women’s College) and graduated from the University of Georgia, the first in her family to graduate from college. She married Roger H. Brown in 1952. He had proposed to her a few years before, but she told him to ask again when he had finished his college degree. They married and moved to Rome, GA where she taught middle school geography and coached athletic teams for four years. Carolyn raised one son, Roger H. Brown, Jr. She was an avid bridge player and golfer. One of her great sources of pride was having scored three holes-in-one over her golfing career. She water skied well into her 60’s. She started an investment club for women in Gainesville and was an ardent student of investing. For 35 years, she was a volunteer at Northeast Georgia Medical Center and also volunteered as a reading tutor for Head Start. She was an avid gardener and loved to make pickles and fig preserves. She enjoyed travel and visited many parts of Europe, Thailand, Kenya, South Africa, and Australia. Her first love was the ocean and she spent countless hours walking on Georgia beaches looking for sea shells - she was known for her ability to spot shark’s teeth. She was a loyal member of Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville. She was strong-willed and determined in every aspect of her life. Carolyn was predeceased by her husband Roger, her brother Tom. She is survived by her son Roger, his children Farrell, Lucas and Grade Mason-Brown and her niece and nephews David Moore, Kelly Moore and Judy Moore Hulsman. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Eagle Ranch P.O. Box 7200 Chestnut Mountain, eagleranch. org/give. Memorial Park Funeral Home North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Dr. is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www. memorialparkfuneralho mes.com MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Edna Lucille (Adams) Chatham March 27, 1927 - February 18, 2020 Mrs. Edna Lucille (Adams) Chatham, age 92 of Gainesville, passed away Tuesday, February 18, at her residence following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Rev. Cecil Reeves and Rev. Gary English will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, February 21, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Born on March 27, 1927 in Gainesville, she was the daughter of the late Cary and Dessie Mealor Strickland. She was retired from Pet Foods and was a member of the Church of God. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chatham is preceded in death by her husbands, Alexander Adams and Edsel Chatham. Mrs. Chatham is survived by her daughters, Brenda Oaks, Linda Walker both of Social Circle; son and daughter in law, Danny and Rebecca Adams of Gainesville; grandson and wife, Scott and Beth Oaks; granddaughter and husband, Sandy and Jason Murray; grandson and wife, Todd and Robyn Mayzurk; grandson and wife, Ty and Julie Mayzurk and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www. memorialparkfuneralho mes.com MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Death Notices Nancy Lynn “Nan” Brown Died February 18, 2020 Nancy Lynn Brown “Nan”, age 67 of Forsyth County, died Tuesday, February 18. Her life will be celebrated at StonePoint Church, on Saturday, February 29. A “Live Colorfully” Celebration of Life from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Her one instruction is, “Don’t Wear Black to My Funeral!” Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements. Andrew J. “Andy” Smith Died February 19, 2020 Andrew J. “Andy” Smith, age 71 of Gainesville, died Wednesday, February 19. Services to be announced later. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory of Gainesville is in charge of arrangements. Donny Wayne McAlister Died February 15, 2020 Donny Wayne McAlister, age 62 of Alto, died Saturday, February 15. Mr. McAlister’s wishes were to be cremated and no formal services are planned at this time. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia has care of arrangements. Doug Gunter Died February 19, 2020 Doug Gunter, age 64, died Wednesday, February 19. Funeral services for Doug will be held Saturday, February 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, is in charge of arrangements. Ines (Altagracia) Alfaro Died February 16, 2020 Ines Altagracia Alfaro, age 74 of Buford, died Sunday, February 16. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements. Sandra “Sandy” Michele Love Died February 19, 2020 Sandra“Sandy” Michele Love, age 52 of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, February 19. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, from the Pendergrass Baptist Church. Evans Funeral Home, Inc., Jefferson, has care of arrangements. Terrance Eugene Allen Died February 16, 2020 Terrance Eugene Allen, age 49 of Gainesville, died Sunday, February 16. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 22, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Arcade. Professional Services Entrusted to Wimberly Funeral Home. Thomas D. “Tom” Peterson Died February 14, 2020 Thomas D. “Tom” Peterson, age 56 of Gainesville, died Friday, February 14. No formal services will be held and at the request of the family. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville, has care of arrangements. Yacoub Yassa Henien Died February 17, 2020 Yacoub Yassa Henien, age 91 of Lawrenceville, died Monday, February 17. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Death notices are printed free as a public service by The Times. More information can be provided in paid obituaries. The rate is $100 for the first 100 words in print, and $50 per additional 100 words (or any part thereof). This includes an online notice where friends and families can post condolences for 30 days. Deadline for publication is as follows: To run Wednesday, submit by 3 p.m. Tuesday. To run Thursday, submit by 3 p.m. Wednesday. To run Friday, submit by 3 p.m. Thursday. To run Saturday, submit by 3 p.m. Friday. To run Sunday, submit by 3 p.m. Saturday. 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