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Newspaper Page Text4A Midweek Edition-March 1-2, 2023 The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | gainesvilletimes.com LOCAL CHATEAU ■ Continued from 1A The 147-acre Del Webb expansion and the 63-acre John Weiland development would take place off Dun can Creek Road, which is off Spout Springs, less than a mile from the Hall County line. The proposals were set to go before the Braselton Plan ning Commission on Mon day, Feb. 27, but they were delayed until the March meeting, said Kevin D. Keller, Braselton’s planning and development director. The Del Webb commu nity, marketed to people 55 and older, has been in devel opment for a few years, with grading starting in 2017 on 385 acres. Pablo Rivas, vice presi dent of sales for Pulte- Group’s Georgia Division, said in a 2019 interview that Del Webb at Chateau Elan was drawing potential buyers from north metro Atlanta. Commercial and residen tial development in the area has been brisk in recent years, including the devel opment of Harrison at Bra selton apartments off Spout Springs at the Hall-Gwinnett line. SCHOOLS ■ Continued from 1A first language or who meet the state’s definition of poverty. Laurie Ecke, director of innovative and advanced programs, said the district received 19 recognitions this year, up from about a dozen last year. She partly credited the fact that the district has hired an AP Coordinator at every high school. The pass rate for AP exams has risen steadily over the past decade, according to data provided by the district. In 2022,57% of test takers passed their AP exams, up from 29% in 2013. “One of the things that is so encouraging about all of this data with these advanced programs, is that students, who people have told us for genera tions are going to struggle with this kind of work, are being very successful,” Superintendent Will Schofield said in an interview. “Hall County School District is breaking that myth that stu dents in certain situations can’t be successful in these highly rigorous programs.” He said nearly 50% of all students at the How ard E. Ivester Early College — which partners with local universities and most recently the University of Georgia to provide dual-enrollment classes — are first-generation college students. “That is life changing,” he said. Schofield said the programs are also serving students who already excel academically. “One of the greatest cancers” in public schools “is boredom,” he said at Monday’s board meet ing, explaining that the district’s AP and dual enrollment opportunities have provided a much-needed outlet for students who “make 100 on everything” and need more to do. “The challenge of dual enrollment throughout the ages has been, students sign up for a college class, the school district has nothing to do with that except giving them the paperwork and what we have found not only across Georgia but across ‘One of the things that is so encouraging about all of this data with these advanced programs, is that students, who people have told us for generations are going to struggle with this kind of work, are being very successful.’ Will Schofield Hall County Schools superintendent the country, is a significant percentage of bright students end up dropping out and not doing well in college,” he said. AP courses allow students to access college- level learning at the high school level, and stu dents who receive a 3,4 or 5 on an AP exam may receive college credit. The Department of Education began recogniz ing AP Honor Schools in 2008. The 2023 AP Honor Schools are named in eight categories based on the results of 2022 AP courses and exams: AP Access and Support Schools (schools with at least 30% of AP exams taken by students who identified themselves as African American and/ or Hispanic and 30% of all AP exams earning a score of 3 or higher) ■ Chestatee High ■ East Hall High ■ Johnson High ■ West Hall High ■ Gainesville High AP Schools of Distinction (schools with at least 20% of the total student population taking AP exams and at least 50% of all AP exams earning a score of 3 or higher) ■ Cherokee Bluff High ■ Flowery Branch High AP Expansion Schools (schools with 25% in AP student participation from May 2019 to May 2020 and a minimum of 25 students testing in May 2020) ■ Chestatee High ■ West Hall High ■ Gainesville High AP Humanities Schools (schools with a mini mum of five students testing in each of the fol lowing AP categories: one English-Language Arts course, two history/social science courses, one fine arts course and one world language course) ■ Flowery Branch High ■ West Hall High ■ Gainesville High AP Humanities Achievement Schools (AP Humanities schools with at least 50% of all AP Humanities exams earning scores of 3 or higher) ■ Flowery Branch High ■ West Hall High AP Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Schools (schools with a minimum of five students testing in at least four AP STEM courses) ■ Cherokee Bluff High ■ Chestatee High ■ Flowery Branch High ■ North Hall High ■ Gainesville High AP STEM Achievement Schools (AP STEM schools with at least 50% of all AP STEM exams earning scores of 3 or higher) ■ Cherokee Bluff High ■ Flowery Branch High ■ North Hall High Obituaries John Andrew Carter August 16,1930 February 22, 2023 Mr. John Andrew Carter, age 92, of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on February 22, 2023. Mr. Carter was born August 16, 1930, at Angels Brother’s hospital in Franklin, NC to the late Ruth Ritchie Carter and J. Harold Carter. He graduated from Rabun County High School and earned degrees from Mercer University and the University of Georgia. He married his college and fraternity sweetheart, Billie Jo McDonald from Mercer University and together, they had six children that were true blessings to his mother, fondly referred to as “Big Grandma" and her mother “Little Grandma" who provided their strong family roots. His career began with his service in the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. He moved his family to Gainesville and resided there the remainder of his life. He was a business and community leader in Northeast Georgia. He practiced as a CPA for 37 years and was an advocate for the accounting profession and worked tirelessly to improve the standards of quality within the profession, a standard of excellence in service. He practiced for 8 years before joining the firm known today as BatesCarter in 1966. He served as the firm’s managing partner for 1993- 1995 retiring in 1995. He served the profession nationwide through the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). From Florida to California, he led numerous AICPA conferences and committees. He co-authored several Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) in the 1970s. In addition, he was an instructor at Brenau College and served on the board of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and President of the Kiwanis Club and other community activities. His service continued in the Hall County Court House where he enjoyed the daily activities required of a bailiff and serving the judiciary system. His work- study balance never ended as he continued throughout the remainder of his years studying Barron’s magazine and the trends and volatility of the stock market. He never had a day he would not engage in discussion of stock markets and investment strategy. His lifelong desire was to live as a Christian, and to study and faithfully follow God’s word. As a long time member of First Baptist Church, he served in many roles of church service. In this world his greatest love was for his children and his devoted wife, Betty Carter. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Betty W. Carter and by his nephew E. Ritchie Williams. He is survived by his sister, Nanette C. and Christopher Curran of Atlanta, GA. He is also survived by his children, John A., Jr. and Allison Carter of Raeford, NC, Gary W. and Nancy Carter of Cumming, GA, Cheryl C. and John Satterfield of Gainesville, GA, Jodie C. and Ron Lewallen of Maysville, GA, Susan R. Carter of Alpharetta, GA, Scott and Joni Carter of Webster, N.C., stepson: Chris O. and Jamie Forrester of Braselton, GA. Grandchildren: Nathanael and Angie Carter, David Carter, Stephanie Carter, Johanna Carter, Blake and Jana Carter, Crystal and Joe Penland, Chris Satterfield, Camille and Justin Hooper, Justin and Alicia Lewallen, Bridged and Matt Crumley, Louis and Christin Miller, John Luke Carter, Micah and Devan Carter, Zechariah and Meredith Carter, Anna Beth Carter, step- grandchildren: Christin and Robbie McLean, Carlie and Josh Jones, Chase and Amy Forrester, Emma Forrester and many great grandchildren. Nieces include Terri and Craig Pendergrast, Kay and Bill Taylor, and Polly Williams. Memorial services will be held Thursday March 2, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. A special thank you to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospice and Cedarhurst of Oakwood for the loving compassion and grace with which they served him and the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School scholarship fund (339 Nacoochee Dr, Rabun Gap, GA 30568) or to the Ministry of Caring at First Baptist Church (751 Green Street, NW, Gainesville, GA 30501) or the charity of your choice. Those desiring to express condolences are invited to sign in our online guest book at www. Littledavenport.com. 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, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements. Death Notices Ashley Whirrell February 23, 2023 Ashley Whirrell, 32, of Bogart, Ga, passed away February 23rd. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 26th from 4 to 7 pm at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce, Ga. Celebration of Life services will be held Monday, February 27th at 2 pm at Center Grove Baptist Church in Pendergrass, Georgia. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA. Betty Ann Bates Campbell February 23, 2023 Betty Ann Bates Campbell, age 78 of Lula, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, February 25th at 2:00 pm at White Hall Baptist Church. Memorial Park Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. David C. Kobor February 25, 2023 David C. Kobor, 51, died Saturday, February 25th. Memorial service, Monday, February 27th at 6 p.m., Lilly Creek Farm. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA. Gloria Annette Brand February 22, 2023 Gloria Annette Brand, age 60 of Commerce, GA passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd. Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Friday, February 24th at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 10:00 am till the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Harold Edward Appleby February 24, 2023 Harold Edward Appleby, age 85, of Danielsville passed away on Friday, February 24th. No services are planned. Arrangements are in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, GA. Helen Addis Chitwood February 24, 2023 Helen Addis Chitwood, age 82, of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24th. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 26th at the Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25th at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. James Michael Gaddis February 21, 2023 James Michael “Mike" Gaddis, 68, of Dawsonville died Tuesday, February 21st. Memorial service, Sunday, February 26th, 2 o’clock, Chestatee Worship Center. Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA. Jessica Jones February 25, 2023 Jessica “Jessie" Jones, age 30, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, February 25th. . A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1st in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA. The family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28th and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1st prior to the Service at Flanigan Funeral Home. Kathleen Bennett Ball February 20, 2023 Kathleen Bennett Ball, age 70, of Lavonia entered rest Monday February 20th. No arrangements have been made a this time. Ward’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gainesville. “A Family Funeral Home" Kelly Clark Chapman February 19th, 2023 Kelly Clark Chapman, 44, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19th. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Saturday, Feb. 25th at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 12 pm until the funeral hour Saturday at the funeral home. Kiliya Frances Stiles February 12, 2023 Kiliya Frances Stiles, age 66, of Clarkston entered heaven Sunday February 12th. Funeral services honoring Frances will be held 1:00p.m. Saturday February 25th at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel. Linda Kay Herrin February 25, 2023 Linda Kay Herrin, age 69 of Clarkesville, passed away on Saturday, February 25th. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 28th at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:30 pm at McGahee- Griffin Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 28th. Luz Minerva Rodriguez February, 22, 2023 Luz Minerva Rodriguez, age 51, of Conyers, Ga. passed away on Wednesday, February, 22nd. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Flanigan Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on March 2nd from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Flanigan Funeral Home. Mary Catherine Wilson February 23, 2023 Mary Catherine Wilson of Gainesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 23rd. No arrangements have been made at this time. Hillside Chapel Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. Ora Faith (Johnson) Ramsey February 24, 2023 Ora Faith (Johnson) Ramsey went home to be with Jesus February 24th. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 28th in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Rene Maynard February 22, 2023 Rene Maynard, age 94, of Buford, GA passed away on February 22nd. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 3rd at 12:00 pm at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 6439 Spout Springs Rd., Flowery Branch, Ga. 30542. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory. Robert Buhler Marshall February 21, 2023 Robert (Bob) Buhler Marshall, lovingly known as Papa, went to his forever home Tuesday, February 21st. Robert will be celebrated with a funeral mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, Monday, March 6, at 11:00 am. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory. Robert Howard Jordan February 22, 2023 Robert Howard Jordan, age 90, of Lula, passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd. Funeral services are 11 am on Friday, February 24th, in the Chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart. The family will receive friends from 10 am until the service hour on Friday, February 24th. Sheryl Frady Megar February 22, 2023 Sheryl Frady Megar, age 64 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Wednesday, February 22nd. Funeral services will be held 4:00 P.M. Saturday, February 25th from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Shirley Ann Wiley Smith February 23, 2023 Shirley Ann (Wiley) Smith, age 72, of Lula, Georgia went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 23rd. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25th at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 24th at the funeral home. Stanford Reade Warner, Sr. February 24, 2023 Stanford Reade “Bunk" Warner, Sr., age 89 of Buford, GA passed away on Friday, February 24th. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3rd at First Baptist Church of Buford. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the Service. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements. Steve Howard February 22, 2023 Steve Howard, 75, of Dawsonville died Wednesday, February 22nd. Memorial service, Sunday, February 26th, 2 p.m., Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Stirling S. Flynn February 24, 2023 Stirling S. Flynn, age 61 of Buford Ga., passed away on Friday, February 24th. A memorial celebration of Mr. Flynn’s life will be held on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at The Venue, 7340 Friendship Springs Blvd., Flowery Branch, Ga. The family will receive friends at The Venue. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory. Susan Farmer Duckett February 23, 2023 Susan Farmer Duckett, age 73, of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd. No formal services will be held. MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.