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2B Weekend Edition - July 18-19, 2020 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LOCAL Emergency judicial order extended; clerk’s office divides employee shifts BY NICK WATSON nwatson@gainesvilletimes.com Chief Superior Court Judge Kathlene Gosselin signed an emergency judicial order related to COVID-19 adding on to the statewide rules in place. “The COVID-19 disease continues to post great risk to public health, and despite the implementation of and adherence to safe operating guide lines in this circuit, a number of court house employees have tested positive for COVID-19,” according to Gosselin’s order. “Additionally, local and statewide case numbers continue to rise.” The judicial order signed by Gosselin is for Hall and Dawson counties as part of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. Jury trials and grand juries have been delayed until at least Oct. 1, and Gosselin established a “COVID-19 jury commit tee” to establish protocol for resuming trials. The committee is made up of Gosse lin, State Court Judge B.E. Roberts, pros ecutors, clerks, law enforcement, court administrators and Dr. Pamela Logan from the Department of Public Health. The judicial emergency is set to expire at 11:59 p.m. Aug. 14. Four employees in the Hall County Clerk of Courts’ Office, including Clerk of Courts Charles Baker, tested positive for COVID-19 last month. Baker subse quently instructed all employees to get tested for the virus. Court administrator Jason Stephen son said no other offices in the court house have mandated testing. All of the employees in the clerk’s office who tested positive in June have recovered. Baker has implemented “a strategy that divides his clerk staff into two shifts, with different shifts rotating in and out of the office every two days so that any future exposure is limited,” Stephenson wrote in an email. There is a 14-day mandated quaran tine period if an employee is exposed to coronavirus. Stephenson said sev eral offices have employees working remotely now because of that policy. “We don’t presently have anyone sick or isolating because of a positive test,” Stephenson wrote in an email. People entering the courthouse are screened for symptoms, tested with a thermometer and required to wear a mask. South Hall Kroger gets kiosk for self-service tag renewal The Clearwater Crossing Kroger on Spout Springs Road now has a self-service vehicle tag renewal kiosk. The kiosk at the 7380 Spout Springs Road store now has the second kiosk for people wanting to print registrations and decals. Another kiosk has been in place since 2017 at the Jesse Jewell Parkway Kroger Marketplace. “The kiosk has been a wonderful addition to our customer service initiatives, and we’re excited to see a second one now serve the South Hall community and those traveling through that area,” Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden said in a statement. “This technology allows citizens to renew their tags without having to come to our office as well as pro vides renewal service outside of our normal business hours.” According to Hall County, the kiosk fee is $3.95 for up to 10 renewals and accepts debit and credit cards. The Kroger is open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight and can be used by residents in Hall, Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Gwinnett and Jackson counties. Nick Watson Obituaries Glynda Lord Watkins Died July 15, 2020 Mrs. Glynda (Lord) Watkins, age 76 of Gainesville, Georgia, passed peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born January 9, 1944, Fannin County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby (Hayes) Lord. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra (Watkins) Harrison; brother, Larry Lord; and her twin sister, Linda Brookshire Mrs. Watkins was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was “Mama” to so many and “Nana” to hundreds of children all over. She was of the Christian faith. Glynda worked for Western Sizzlin for 31 years, then continued working and enjoyed being in the public and staying in contact with old customers and meeting new ones. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Fred Watkins; son, Doug Watkins; grandchildren, Chelsey and Brandon Watkins, (Alexsys) Lexy and Trevor Beeso, and Hunter Lance; great grandchildren, Cashton Powers and Max Beeso. Brother and sister-in- law, Jerry and Brenda Lord; sister, Mary Tritt and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Aunt Jean Jackson for her help, love and support and dedication to our family. Graveside services are scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Suches, Georgia. The family received friends 5 to 7 pm Friday, July 17, 2020 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Suches, Georgia. Memorial Park Funeral Home North Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Dr. is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to www.memorialpark funeralhomes.com. MEMORIAL PARK Funeral Homes a Cemeteries Homer Graham Thomas Died July 16, 2020 Mr. Homer Graham Thomas, age 76, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. Mr. Thomas was born in Cleveland to the late Jody and Lula Mae Wood Thomas. In addition to parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Edith Hunt and Sara Dockery; infant sister, Mary Ruth Thomas, and an infant brother. Mr. Thomas served his country in the US Army and fought in the Vietnam War. He worked for Ames Textile and was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. Mr. Thomas was a wonderful husband, father, and Pawpaw. He loved hunting and fishing, to build things, and even built his own home. Survivors include wife of 48 years, Gladies June Thomas, Cleveland; son, Mark Thomas; son and daughter-in-law, Graham and Jennifer Thomas; grandchildren, Brelynn Thomas, Mckenzie Thomas, and Ashlyn Thomas; brothers and sisters-in- law, James and Joanne Thomas, Buddy and Judy Thomas, Sam and Ann Thomas, and Mike and Cathy Thomas, all of Cleveland; sisters, Dorothy Jean Stelmachers and Martha Grindle; sisters and brothers-in-law, Melanie and Phil Young and Shelia and Randy Simmons, all of Cleveland; mother- in-law, Girlie Turner; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM Saturday, July 18, 2020 from the Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Dave Fortner, Rev. Darrin Palmer, and Rev. Brandon Hester will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Friday, July 17, 2020 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or contributions may be made to Mt. View Baptist Church: PO Box 2615 Cleveland, GA 30528. To share a memory or leave a condolence, visit barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland. BARREU FUNERAL HOME •WHITE COUNTY'S ONLY LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOME' 'SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976' Michael D. Clanton Died July 8, 2020 Michael D. Clanton, 54, of Gainesville, GA, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Born in Columbus, GA he was the son of Sue Harbuck Clanton of Athens and the late Jack Edwards Clanton. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother Eric B. Clanton. Mike was a 1988 graduate of the University of Georgia and received his national certification as an Athletic Trainer. In 1990 he became an Athletic Trainer for Georgia where he worked with Men’s Basketball Team, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, and Cross Country. During his time with Georgia, he received his M. Ed. In Sports Administration. Following his time with Georgia, he began his work with the Northeast Georgia Physician’s Group in Gainesville in 2013 where he provided outreach services to Brenau University Athletics Department as Director of Athletic Training. He had served as president, vice president and treasurer of the Georgia Athletics Trainers Association and was active with many other organizations. Graveside services were held 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2020 at Athens Memory Gardens on Lexington Road, Athens, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brenau Athletic Department or Brenau General Scholarship Fund. For information, please go this website: https:// giving.brenau.edu/give- online/ Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, 4355 Lexington Road, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements, www. lordandstephens .com Death Notices Beth Baden Died July 15, 2020 Beth Baden, 88 years old, died July 15. Visitation was held Friday, July 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming. Private fam ily ceremony on Saturday morning. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming. David Keith Benfield Died July 14, 2020 David Keith Benfield, age 60 of Clarkesville, died Tuesday, July 14. A pri vate memorial service will be held at Hillside Memorial Chapel, on Sat urday, July 18. Arrange ments by Hillside Memo rial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. Jeanette M. Buice Died July 14, 2020 Jeanette M. Buice, age 81, of Cumming, died Tues day, July 14. Graveside services were held Friday July 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Dawsonville. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crema tory, Cumming. James Michael Burris Died July 14, 2020 James Michael Burris, 53 of Gainesville, died Tues day July 14th. Arrange ments by Wimberly Fu neral Home, Gainesville. Edmund Walton Coker Died July 14, 2020 Edmund Walton Coker, 91 of Gainesville, died Tues day July 14. Graveside services were held Fri day July 17 at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gaines ville. Edward Terrence Gaither Died July 10, 2020 Edward Terrence Gaith er, 69, of San Antonio, Tex as formerly of Lula, died July, 10. Arrangements by Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Gainesville. Benny Ray Garmon Died July 14, 2020 Benny Ray Garmon, age 65, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, July 14. Funeral Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 21 at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gaines ville. Arrangements by Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Ser vices, Gainesville. Clyde Jones Died July 14, 2020 Clyde Jones, 57 of Dacula, died Tuesday July 14th. Arrangements by Wim berly Funeral Home, Gainesville. Jimmy King Died July 10, 2020 Jimmy King, 62 of Gaines ville, died Friday July 10th. Services were held Wednesday July 15th be tween the hours of 6pm- 8pm at Wimberly Funeral Home. Arrangements by Wimberly Funeral Home, Gainesville. Joyce Mae Krebner Died July 11, 2020 Joyce Mae (nee Sisk) Krebner, died July 11th at the age of 84. A celebra tion of her life will oc cur at a later date in her hometown of Baltimore. Arrangements by Mc Donald and Son Funeral Home, Cumming. Minnie Neal Moore Died July 16, 2020 Minnie Neal Moore, age 99 of Danielsville, died Thursday, July 16. Funer al services will be held 4 PM Sunday, July 19 at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Com munity Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday 3 PM until time of the ser vice at the funeral home. Arrangements by Ivie Fu neral Home, Commerce. Vince Moore Died July 13, 2020 Vince Moore, age 57, of Hoschton, died Monday, July 13. A viewing will be held 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Saturday, July 18 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a brief celebration of life at 12:00 noon, Saturday, July 18 at the funeral home chapel. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. Giselle Morales Died July 14, 2020 Giselle Morales, age 69, of Batesville, died Tuesday, July 14. Memorial Servic es will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Cha pel, Demorest. John Daniel O’Shields Died July 15, 2020 John Daniel “Danny” O’Shields, age 70, of Ball Ground, died Wednesday, July 15. Memorial ser vices will be held Satur day, July 18 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church. Arrangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crema tory, Cumming. David Sanchez Rodriguez Died July 13, 2020 David Sanchez Rodriguez, 25, of Gillsville, died Mon day, July 13. Funeral ser vices will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Javier Rodriguez Died July 12, 2020 Javier Rodriguez, 64, of Gainesville, died Sunday, July 12. Funeral services were held 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16th at St. John Paul II Catholic Church. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville. Lowell Scroggs Died July 14, 2020 Lowell Scroggs, age 46 of Clarkesville, died Tues day, July 14. Funeral ser vices were held 2 pm, Fri day, July 17th in the Cha pel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart. Interment followed in Baldwin City Cemetery. The family received friends from 10 am until the service hour on Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements by McGahee-Griffin & Stew art Funeral Home, Corne lia. Joseph Anthony Staffieri, Jr. Died July 4, 2020 Joseph Anthony Staffieri, Jr., died July 4th. Ar rangements by Ingram Funeral Home & Crema tory, Cumming. Douglas Lee Standridge Died July 15, 2020 Douglas “Doug” Lee Stan dridge, age 54 of Gillsville, died Wednesday July 15. Funeral services were held, 2:00 p.m. Friday July 17 at the Gillsville Baptist Church. Burial followed in Gillsville Cemetery. The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville. Michael Wayne Stone Died July 12, 2020 Michael Wayne Stone, age 60, of Cumming, died Sun day, July 12. A Celebra tion of Life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18 at Lynnhaven on Lani er, 5936 Shadburn Ferry Road, Buford. Arrange ments by Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch. Joseph Scott Turk Died July 15, 2020 Joseph Scott Turk, age 58 of Norcross, died Wednes day July 15. Graveside services will be held Mon day July 20th at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Park Funer al Home, Gainesville. Dawn Denise Ramey Turpin Died July 13, 2020 Dawn Denise Ramey Tur pin, age 47, formerly of Gainesville, died Monday, July 13. Funeral Services were held Friday, July 17 at 2:00 PM at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home in Gainesville. Arrange ments by Hillside Chapel Funeral Home & Crema tion Services, Gainesville. Robert Eugene Watkins Died April 13, 2020 Robert Eugene Watkins, age 54, of Jefferson, died Monday, April 13. Memo rial service will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, July 19 at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Family will re ceive friends, 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 19 at the funeral home. Arrange ments by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. NOTICE: NEW DEAD LINES Death notices are printed free as a public service by The Times. More information can be provided in paid obitu aries. The rate is $100 for the first 100 words in print, and $50 per ad ditional 100 words (or any part thereof). This includes an online notice where friends and fami lies can post condolences for 30 days. 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