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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007- PAGE 9A Area Death Notices Effie Slocum Effie Sue Slocum, 87, of Commerce, died Friday, December 7, 2007, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce. She was born on July 17, 1920, the daughter of the late Sherman and Nan Byrum Phillips. She was a homemaker and a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church. Mrs. Slocum was preceded in death by her husband, Farris H. Slocum. Survivors include a son, Henry T. Slocum, Commerce; daugh ter, Phyllis Dunn, Douglasville; grandchildren, Shad Slocum, Commerce, Allison Slocum, Columbus, and William Dunn, Douglasville; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 9, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Chad Payne offi ciating. Burial was in Franklin Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Prentice Rolls Prentice Ander Rolls, 80, of Commerce, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce. Born in Glenville, he was the son of the late Maggie Deloach Rolls. Mr. Rolls was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Patrick Rolls. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Rolls, Commerce, David Rolls, Wilma, Ala.; daughter, April Rolls, Danielsville; and a brother, Lester Rolls, Glenville. Private memorial services will be held later by the family. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. W.C. Hitchcock William Crawford Hitchcock, 92, of Ila, died Tuesday, December 4, 2007, following a long illness. He was born on April 3, 1915, the son of the late Guy and Lena Sanders Hitchcock. He was a life long resident of Madison County, where he was a lifetime farmer. He served on the Board of Directors for Farm Bureau, was a member of Madison County Cattleman’s Association, and a former mem ber of the Board of Education of Ila High School. Mr. Hitchcock was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Nellie Freeman Hitchcock; and sisters, Montie Shelnut and Sally Echols. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, William and Nina Hitchcock, Danielsville; daugh ter and son-in-law, Mary Ruth and Calvin Smith, Comer; sister, Helen Fortson, Hull; grandchil dren and spouses, Danny and Patti Smith, Cordele, Renee and Dave Moon, Commerce, April and Stanley Watson, Danielsville; great-grandchildren and spous es, Mandy and Michelle Smith, Kendall and Parker Moon, and Adrianna Watson; and two step- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Revs. Dayton Logan and Larry Elliott officiating. Burial was in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Danny Smith, Dave Moon, Stanley Watson, Wayne Collins, Jimmy Bird and Tommy Williams. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Vernelle Hubbard Vernelle Maney Hubbard, 65, of Lula, died Monday, December 3, 2007, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on July 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Vera Crumley Maney. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and attended Cornelia C.H. Church. She enjoyed spending her time gardening and reading, accord ing to loved ones. Mrs. Hubbard was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Lord. Survivors include her husband, David Hubbard, Lula; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Robin Hubbard, Watkinsville, Cary and Tina Hubbard, Gainesville; sisters and brother-in-law, Brenda and Harold Cash and Gwen Maney, all of Homer; brother-in-law, Mike Lord, Commerce; and four grand children. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 5, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Ross Palmer and Tony Royston officiating. Burial was in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Jeanette Simmons Jeanette Simmons, 73, of Tucker, died Saturday, December 8, 2007, at her residence. A Jackson County native, she was the daughter of the late T.C. and Myrtice Holman Emmett. She was a retiree of BellSouth Telecommunications. Mrs. Simmons was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Emmett; and brother, Billy Emmett. Survivors include daughters, Marcia Holcomb, Snellville, and Pattie Weaver, Cumming; son, Marty Simmons, Carnesville; grandchildren, ChrystalHolcomb, Branden Holcomb, Mitchell Weaver and Jessica Weaver. Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Freeman officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Benjamin Kellum Benjamin Paul Kellum, 23, of Jefferson, died Friday, December 7, 2007, at Emory Hospital. He was the son of Ralph Gerald and Bethe Crawford Kellum of Jefferson, and Martin and Donna Kesler of Nicholson. He was a member of the Free Chapel Worship Center and was a student at Georgia Southern University. Survivors in addition to his parents, include brothers, Brett Kellum, Monroe, Keith Kellum, Covington, Chris Kellum, Tucker, Blake Kellum, Jefferson, and Clay Kesler, Nicholson; sisters, Marnie Kellum Kiser, Morganton, N.C., and Charli Kesler, Nicholson. Graveside services were held NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC City Of Commerce The City of Commerce Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 17, 2007 at 7:00 P.M., a week earlier than usually held because of the Christmas Holidays, in the Commerce Civic Center Peach Room, 110 State Street. The purpose of the hearing is for 1) Dink Woods, 3260 Maysville Rd. rezoning for annexation, Map No. 034A, Parcel No. 004, Acreage 0.586 from HRC (Highway Retail Commercial) in the county, to C-2 in the city. 2) Ingles Markets, Inc., 220 Highway 334, sign variance. 3) Tim White, corner of Ridgeway Road and Hospital Road, variance on front setback. The public is invited to attend. David Zellner City Planner December 3, 2007 8:30 A.M. Saturday, December 8, at Silver Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robin Martin offi ciating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, GA Chapter, Q302 Parklake Dr., Atlanta, Ga. 30345, or the Emory Transplant Center, Emory University Hospital, McKelvey Lung Transplant Center, 1364 Clifton Rd., NE, Box 7, Atlanta, Ga. 30322. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Louise Sargent Louise Sargent, 81, of Blairsville, died Thursday, December 6, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Sargent was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Sargent; a son, Dennis Sargent; and two half-sisters. Survivors include sons, Jimmy Sargent, Arcade, Donald Sargent, Winder; daughter, Judy Deyton, Blairsville; brothers, James Whisnant, Commerce, Marvin Whisnant, Arcade, J .E. Whisnant, Pendergrass; half-brothers, Ken Whisnant, Gainesville, Teddy Whisnant, Ray Whisnant; sister, Claudie Wallace, Commerce; half-sisters, Susie Grindle, Gainesville, Wanda Hart, Arcade; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Whisnant and Bo Whisnant officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Gladys Worley Gladys Armour Worley, 87, of Gillsville, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Hall County, the daughter of the late Hansel and Beulah Leach Armour. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and was a home maker. Mrs. Worley was preceded in death by her husband, James Worley, Sr. Survivors include daughters, Jeri Williams and Francis Hudgins, both of Gainesville, and Joan Kall, Gillsville; sons, Jolly Worley and Michael Worley, Gillsville, Ricky Worley, Danielsville, Philip Worley, Cleveland, and Fabian Worley, Commerce; brothers, R.B. Armour and Harmon Armour, Lula, Charles Armour, Brookton, WoodrowArmour, Gainesville;sis- ters, Rena Hunnicutt, Clarksville, Elora Cash, Kate Mote and Susie Bruce, all of Lula, and Christine Alexander, Commerce; 14 grand children; and 12 great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph O. Smith officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Elsie Simpson Elsie Holland Simpson, 96, of Mt. Airy, died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at a private health care facility. She was born on January 20, 1911, in Banks County, the daugh ter of the late Walter and Della Mae Greenway Holland. She was a homemaker and a member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church. She was the last member of her imme diate family, and was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Simpson. Survivors include a daugh ter, Betty S. Ledford, Mt. Airy; sons, Glenn Simpson, Mableton, Carl Simpson, Douglasville, Neal Simpson, Mt. Airy, Jimmy Simpson, Jacksonville, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchil dren; four great-great-grandchil dren; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 8, at Hazel Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Burrell, Luther Williams and Gene Moore offi ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willing Workers Sunday School Class at the Hazel Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 866, Baldwin, Ga. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Brenda Phillips Brenda Lee (Dyer) Phillips, 48, of Talking Rock, died Friday, November 30, 2007, at her resi dence, following an extended ill ness. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of Nellie Castleberry Dyer of Gainesville and the late Frank Dyer. She was a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church in Talmo. Mrs. Phillips was preced ed in death by a sister, Velvet Dyer. Survivors in addition to her mother, include a daughter, Christy Phillips, Orlando, Fla.; son, Nathan Phillips, Commerce; grandson, Zachary Phillips; grand daughter, Nataleigh Phillips; sis ters, Judy Martin, Talmo, Trudy Hamby and Lisa Underwood, both of Gainesville. Funeral services were held Friday, December 7, at Pond Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Knight officiating. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Jimmie Hill Jimmie W. Hill, 66, of Maysville, died Monday, December 10, 2007, at the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. Born on May 11, 1941, in Rabun County, he was the son of the late Bill and Stella Jane Taylor Hill. He was a maintenance engineer with Frito Lay, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He attended New Haven Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Janie Watkins Hill, Maysville; a son, Jason Hill, New York; daughter, Karen Day, Maysville; brothers, Bobby Hill, Baldwin, and Gary Hill, Buford; sister, Ann Yearwood Ramey, Lakemont; a granddaugh ter, Taylor Day, Maysville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 13, at 2 p.m., in the New Haven Baptist Church in Commerce, with the Revs. Terry Hagwood and Jerry Smith, and Mr. William Hill offici ating. The body will be placed in New Haven Baptist Church at 1 p.m. to lie in state until the funeral hour. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. The family will receive friends at Ivie Funeral Home in Commerce after 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 12. Hunter Funeral Home, Clayton, is in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Ruby Peters Ruby Ozburn Peters, 91, of Colbert, died Friday, December 7, 2007, at Athens Health and Rehabilitation in Athens. She was born in Morgan County, the daughter of the late Joel E. and Virginia Jones Ozburn. She attended Freedom Church of God in Commerce, and was a member of Centennial Baptist Church in Rutledge. She was retired from Palmer Stone Elementary School in Oxford. Mrs. Peters was pre ceded in death by a son, Allen Peters; and brothers, Idus Ozburn and Harold Ozburn. She loved her family and enjoyed sewing, reading, needle point, and cross stitching, loved ones stated. Survivors include a daughter and partner, Peggy Peters and Raymie Martin, Colbert; sons and daughters-in-law, Ransom and Joyce Peters, Monroe, Donald and Jean Peters, Gastonia, N.C.; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, December 10, in the cha pel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington, with the Rev. Tim Garrett officiating. Burial was at Lawnwood Memorial Park in Covington. Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 12, 2007. Obituaries Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Publication. Fax Notices To: 706-387-5431 Or Email Items To: obits@mainstreetnews. com. For information about CANCER, or information on services and programs, call the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-227-2345 or on the internet at WWW.CANCER.ORG. 321 Pottery Factory DrWe, Commerce — across from OUT&ACK 5TEAK House