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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007- PAGE 9A Area Death Notices Mary Stewart Mary E. Stewart, 95, of Commerce, died Saturday, December 15, 2007, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. She was born in Boone County, Ind., on March 27, 1912, the daughter of the late Harry and Maude Byfield Copeland. She was a homemaker and member of Freedom Baptist Church. Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Stewart Sr. Survivors include sons, Albert Stewart Jr., Commerce, John Stewart, Malvern, Ohio, and Jim Stewart, Canal Fulton, Ohio; daughters, Shirley France, Dublin, Ohio, and Pam France, Hilliard, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 19, at Freedom Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Green officiat ing. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Akron, Ohio. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Ralph Dunson RalphDunson, 88,of Commerce, died Friday, December 14, 2007, at Gordon Hospital in Calhoun. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Omer Jackson and Fannie Elizabeth Bellamy Dunson. He was a farmer and a vet eran, having served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Mr. Dunson was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Crocker Dunson; and a sister, Dorothy D. Turner. Survivors include sisters, Frances D. Boswell, Suwanee, Saralene D. Cloer, Dalton, Nelda J . Dunson, Atlanta; nieces, Debra Crowley and Millie Boswell; and a nephew, Gary Cloer. Funeral services were held Monday, December 17, at the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Maysville, with the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial was in the Gillsville Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Dorothy Tatum Dorothy Mae Tatum, 76, of Commerce, died Sunday, December 16, 2007, at her resi dence, following an extended ill ness. Survivors include a son, Cecil Tatum, Commerce; daughter, Sharon Bolton, Commerce; five grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral ser vices were held Tuesday, December 18, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Bernice Owensby Bernice Eloise Owensby, 79, of Commerce, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, at Athens Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Habersham County on January 26, 1928, the daughter of the late Sam and Clothie Lynch Dodd. She was retired from Harmony Grove Mill and was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Owensby was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin D. Owensby. Survivors include daughters, Charlotte Hardy, Maysville, Joan Minish, Commerce, and Wilma Keel, Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Glady Crocker and Sue Standridge, both of Cornelia; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 15, at Madison Street Baptist Church with the Revs. Brian Stowe, Carl Beckham, and Billy Owensby officiating. Burial was at Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Bill Chaffin Bill Chaffin, 76, of Baldwin, died Sunday, December 16, 2007, at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1931, in Banks County, the son of the late Wallace “Jabo” and Willie Mae Holland Chaffin. He was a self-employed auto body repair man for most of his life and loved attending auctions and car races, according to loved ones. He was Baptist and was a vol unteer fireman with the Baldwin Fire Department with 14 years of service. Mr. Chaffin was pre ceded in death by a son, David Earl Chaffin. Survivors include his wife, Bertie McDuffie Chaffin, Baldwin; daughters, Betty Ann Pitts, Calhoun Falls, S .C., Janice Chaffin Ledford, Baldwin; sons, Charles Chaffin, Cleveland, Rick Chaffin, Cornelia, Michael Chaffin, Baldwin; brother, Bob Chaffin, Provo, Utah; 12 grand children; and 14 great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 18, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Luther Williams and James Harvey officiating. Burial was in Baldwin Cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Carolyn Little Carolyn Samples Little, 58, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ishmael D. and Melba Mathis Samples. She was retired from Jackson County Mental Health after 30 years of service, and was a mem ber of the First Christian Church. Mrs. Little was preceded in death by a brother, Webster Samples. Survivors include her husband, Bryan Little, Jefferson; daughter, Jessica Little, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and son, Mark Little, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; father-in-law, Jack Little, Jefferson; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Burton Riddle, Lilburn; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David and Candice Little, Dacula, and Joe and Lanice Couch, Jefferson. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 16, in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with Minister Michael Jarrett offici ating. Burial was in Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers were Todd Samples, Jesse Fowler, Jay Fowler, Gid Samples, Martin Hartsfield, Mark Pimpo, Lex Little and Drew Couch. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagle Ranch or the Tucker Pimpo Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Jefferson High School. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Grady Knight Grady Lee Knight, 69, of Lavonia, died Friday, December 14, 2007. He was the son of Nellie Criswell Dempsey of Bethlehem and the late Grady Melvin Knight. He was a ~~ residential carpen ter and was Baptist. Mr. Knight was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Louise S. Knight, Lavonia; children and spouses, Ronny and Diane Knight, Commerce, Connie and Terrence Beers, Lawrenceville, Judy and Mark Adams, Toccoa, Becky and Sandy Smith, Arcade, Melvin and Deborah Knight, Statham, John and Fiona Knight, Green Cove Springs, Fla., Sharon Jackson, Hoschton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and James Robertson, Bethlehem, Shirley and Lowell Lance, Lawrenceville; 20 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, December 17, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. William Whitfield and Ray Bruce officiating. Burial was in Carter Memorial Gardens in Loganville. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Sallie Salisbury Sallie Salisbury,63,ofDahlonega, died Monday, December 10, 2007, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Walton County on June I, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee and Sallie Ruth Dorsey Peppers. She was a retired textile worker and was Baptist. Mrs. Salisbury was pre ceded in death by her husband, Thomas Salisbury. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Jody Grindle, Jason and Mary Grindle, all of Ellijay; daughters and sons- in-law, Janice and Ronald Pressley, Maysville; Edith and Shannon Presley, Dahlonega, Sharon Presley, Tucker; sister, Viola Saxton, Gainesville; 14 grandchil dren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 13, in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. Burial was at Dahlonega Memorial Park. Banister Funeral Home, Dahlonega, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Bertie Bell Bertie Canup Bell, 83, of Winder, died Tuesday, December II, 2007. She was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late Henry Lee Sr. and Lula Walden Canup. She was a home maker and a member of Winder First Baptist Church. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her first husband, John Robert Etheridge; second husband, Etsel F. Bell; a daughter, Janice Cavin; and broth ers, Henry Canup Jr., Woodrow Canup, James Canup and Ralph Canup. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Howeth, Ray City; step daughters, Sheryl Case and Deborah McDaniel, both of Archdale, N.C.; sisters, Latrell White, Bethlehem, Lanell Etheridge, Betty Griffeth and Anne Hawkins, all of Winder; brothers, Clyde Canup, Lillington, N.C., Mack Canup and Donnie Canup, both of Winder; 13 grand children; and 13 great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 16, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Dr. Robert M. Cavin Sr. and the Rev. Tony Howeth officiating. Burial was in Gwinnett Memorial Park. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Michael Scarboro Michael F. Scarboro, 38, of Carlton, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Fred and Mary Scarboro. Mr. Scarboro was pre ceded in death by his fiance, Robbie Turner; brother-in-law, Jimmy Bassett; and great-niece, Nicole Vaughn. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Qualla Booth; sister and brother- in-law, Becky and Bobby Brooks; great-grandmother, Estelle Vaughn; nephews, Jonathan and Chris Mitchell, Alex Booth, Lee Guest; nieces, Melisska Bassett, Tiesha Vaughn, Miranda Norman, Gail Stephens and Leslie Hodges; former brother-in-law, Wylie Mitchell; and best friends, Toni Astin, Willie Joe Cluck, Tommy Collins, Pam Boucher and Melissa Turner. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 18, in the chapel of Hicks Funeral Home. Burial was at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Wayne Wills officiating. Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Laverne Crocker Laverne Crocker, 73, of Cornelia, died Sunday, December 16, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a sudden illness. Born in Habersham County on May 1, 1934, she was the daugh ter of the late William Tyson Sr. and Artha Simmons Crocker. She was employed as a cashier at Habersham Hardware and also worked for a number of years at Cassels United 5 & 10. She was a member of B.C. Grant Baptist Church and attended Alto Baptist Church, where she served as a pianist or organist. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Crocker was preceded in death by a brother, Grady F. Crocker; sister-in-law, Beatrice Crocker; and brother-in law, Ernest Snyder. Survivors include a sister, Mattie Lee Snyder, Cornelia; brother, M.J. Crocker, Cornelia; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tyson and Edna Crocker, Cornelia, Otis and Patsy Crocker, Greenville, S .C., Robert and Latrelle Crocker, Liberty, S.C., and Curtis and Jeanettie Crocker, Gainesville; sister-in-law, Virginia Crocker, Cornelia; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 19, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Tommy Crocker and Harill Millsaps officiating. Burial was in Level Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Doyal Conley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Elinor Boyd Elinor Johnson Boyd, 89, of Winder, formerly of Savannah, died Saturday, December 1, 2007. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Resha Elder Johnson. She and her late husband, Ed Boyd Jr., owned and operated Boyd’s Drug Store in Savannah. She was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Ann B. and Jim Pilgrim, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas M. and Pam “Heidi” Boyd, Lawrenceville, and William G. and Sheila Boyd, Lafayette; grandchildren, Garth Etheridge, Winder, Holt Etheridge and Kristen Etheridge, both of Athens, and Thomas Boyd, Atlanta; and sisters-in-law, Janette M. Johnson, Jefferson, and Mary B. Cobb, Athens. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 4, at Jackson Memorial Park with the Rev. Larry Rary officiating. Memorials may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, Ga. 30680. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Ronnie Wilson Ronnie C. Wilson, 59, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a sudden illness. A native of Hall County, he was the son of Cora Lee Smith Wilson and the late former Chief Deputy Clarence “Bobo” Wilson, and was preceded in death by grandparents, former Sheriff C. W. Cal and Ila Mae Wilson, Preston and Henrietta Smith. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Doug Forrester, Homer; son, Jeffery Ronald Wilson, Gainesville; sis ter and brother-in-law, Phyllis and George Zuloaga, Jacksonville, Fla.; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Scott Wilson, Brittany and Justin Forrester; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, December 14, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Fulton Boswell officiating. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Gussie Mae Ivie Gussie Mae Smith Ivie, 86, of Gainesville, died Thursday, December 13, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extend ed illness. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Frank W. and Ella Bell Turpin Smith. She was a homemaker, a self-employed seamstress, and a member of Gillsville Baptist Church. Mrs. Ivie was preceded in death by her first husband, Dab Gravitt, and second hus band, Lewis Ivie; brothers, Hubert Smith, Frank Smith Jr., Charlie Smith, Ira Smith, and Howard Smith; and a sister, Mary Turner. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, loved ones stated. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Leilani and Danny Effler, Gainesville; granddaugh ter, Amy Effler Demonbreun, Gainesville; great-grandaugh- ter, Danielle Demonbreun, Gainesville; sister, Rilla and Lon Cothran, Lavonia, sisters and brothers-in-law, Bucille and Hank Grant, Brenda and Richard Master, all of Gainesville; broth ers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Irene Smith, Lawrenceville, and David and Ruby Smith, Alto; and a number of nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 16, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Surrett and Dwayne Smith, Sr., offici ating. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, December 19, 2007. Judy Castillo Judy Davis Castillo, 61, of Athens, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Buford and Thelma Hall Davis. Survivors include children, Rick Jordan, Lawrenceville, Mark Jordan, Danielsville, Denese Jordan McClellan, Locust Grove, Michael Jordan, Bishop, and Alex Castillo, Athens; sisters, Geraldine Stamps and Jo Ann McElreath; six grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. REVERSE MORTGAGE 62 Years Old = Tax Free Cash •No Payments • No Credit Qualification Call Pam Martin 678-283-8042 Lic. #19326 Jarvis Street Mortgage WE DELIVER? All deliveries are Delivered and Dumped. 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Pictures and personal information, such as hobbies and interests, are now included in these notices, which will be listed at no charge for the first publication; though some editing may be required. Direct quotes from family members may also be includ ed. For more information or to give information to be includ ed in a funeral notice, call Betty Small at 706-367-1861, or email to: obits@mainstreetnews.com. Fax items to 706-387-5431, or mail to The Commerce News, 1672 S. Broad St., Commerce, Ga. 30529. J & J FLEA MARKET 11661 HWY. 441 N. • ATHENS, GA 30607 706-613-2410 www.jandjfleamarket.com Thanks for making us Georgia's Biggest REAL Flea Market!