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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS, WEDNESDAY. TANUARY 2, 2008- PAGE 7A Area Death Notices Sarah Stephenson Sarah Nelda Stephenson, 88, of Commerce, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at BJC Nursing Home. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late John and Lyde Rylee Chasteen. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Commerce and was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Stephenson was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Langford; and her second husband, James Y. Stephenson. Survivors include a step-daugh ter, Elaine Blalock, Nicholson; step-sons, Myron Stephenson, Hull, and Terry Stephenson, Commerce; and nephews, Johnny Standridge, Texas, and Mark Scott, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Eula Reidling Eula Curtis Reidling, 86, of Commerce, formerly of Gainesville, died Monday, December 24, 2007, following an extended illness. She was born in Murrayville, the daughter of the late Floyd and Flossie Curtis, and was a lifetime member of Murrayville Congregational Holiness Church. She was retired from Chicopee Manufacturing. Mrs. Reidling was preceded in death by her hus band, W.D. Reidling; and a son, Danny Reidling. Survivors include daughters, Annette Emmett, Commerce, and Jennifer Huffman, Athens; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. John Curtis, Gainesville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 28, at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory with the Revs. Michael Emmett, Jeff Gailey and Bob Garrett officiating. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News. January 2. 2008. Gladys Love Gladys Mize Love, 88, of Commerce, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007. She was born on September 20, 1919, the daughter of the late Jim and Emma Nunn Mize of Banks County. She was a home maker and a member of the Silver Shoals Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Grover Wood, Danielsville; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Rose Love, Lawrenceville; grandchil dren and spouses, Angel Love and Shawn Cumming, Melodie Love and Shawn Ottenson, Jenny Wood and Tommy Palmer; great grandchildren, Abby, Savannah, Ian, and Avery Ottenson, Ryleigh and Isaac Palmer; and a sister, Cleo Alexander, Lancaster, S ,C. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. David Harbin officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of Arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Jack Barrett Jack Barrett, 80, of Commerce, died Tuesday, December 25,2007, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Early and Ermine Barrett. He was retired from Gold Kist in 1970 and from the Jackson County Board of Education as a school bus driver in 1994. He was a member of the Apple Valley Baptist Church, where he was an inactive deacon. Mr. Barrett was a veteran, having served during World War II. He was preceded in death by a sis ter, Louise Sailors; and brother, Elwyn Barrett. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mildred Lord Barrett; children and spouses, Jackie and Lynda Barrett, Commerce, Betty Anne and Alan Parks, Commerce and Cleveland, Pam and Carl Gooch, Milledgeville; grand daughters, Julie Krickel, Marcia Allen and Elizabeth Gooch; great-grandchildren, Lyndsey and Rebecca Allen and Nathaniel Krickel; sisters, Virginia Parker, Commerce, and Edna Earl Potts, Jefferson. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Hilton Purvis, Dugar Strickland and Vaughn Howington Jr. officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospice House, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga. 30604. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. 'Beth' Crump Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Crump, 57, of Commerce, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, following an extended illness. Survivors include her hus band, Mike Crump, Commerce; sons, Chris Bingham and Chad Bingham, both of Commerce; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Donald Wilson and Winfred Bingham officiating. Burial was in Howington Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. 'Runt' Wilder Willard Ronald “Runt” Wilder, 62, of Commerce, died Monday, December 24, 2007, at the Hill Haven Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Survivors include sons, Wesley Ronald Wilder, Belton, S.C., and William Ronnie Wilder, Statham; a daughter, Melissa Wilder, Belton, S.C.; brothers, C.L. Wilder, Jerry Wilder, Danny Wilder and Mike Wilder, all of Commerce; and a sister, Lou Richey, Commerce; and a number of grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 28, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and Curtis Green officiating. Burial was in the Cabin Creek Church Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. 'Sam' Lee Kenneth “Sam” Lee, 67, of Winder, died Sunday, December 23, 2007. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Hugh M. Peppers of Bishop and the late Omie Lee Peppers. He attended Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Lannie House; and sister, Shirley Wells. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann McCarty Lee; sons and daughters-in-law, Phil and Dee House, Commerce, Perry House, Winder, and Kenneth “Kenny” and Brandie Lee, Monroe; five grandchildren; four great-grand children; and a cousin that was just like a brother, Don Brown. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Dave Fahner officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Patricia Dean Patricia ‘Cookie’ Parks Dean, 51, of Nicholson, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, December 22, 2007. She was the daughter of Frances E. Parks. Survivors include daugh ters, Brandy Nicole, Brittania Monique and Patrice Rena Dean; siblings, Cecil Parks, Martha Elder, Edward, Mary, Annie, Brenda and Connie Parks; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Winfrey’s Mutual Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Michael Scarboro Michael Fred Scarboro, 38, of Carlton, died Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Fred and Mary Scarboro. He was preceded in death by his fiance, Robbie Turner; brother-in-law, Jimmy Bassett; and great-niece, Nicole Vaughn. Survivors include a 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, Melissa Bassett, Tiesha Vaughn, Miranda Norman, Gail Stephens, and Leslie Hodges; for mer brother-in-law, Wylie Mitchell; 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, January 2, 2008. Edward Patman Minister Edward “Shortening” Patman, 40, of Arcade, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007. He was the son of Pastors Clyde and Carol Patman. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include his wife, Dianne Patman; daughter, Jessica Patman; two brothers; three sisters; and nieces, nephews and other rela tives. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29, at Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Commerce. Burial was in the church cemetery. Gardenview Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrange ments. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Luia Trotter Luia Mae Trotter, 86, of Homer, died Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born on October 19, 1921, in Banks County, the daugh ter of the late Noah Lee and Sarah Wade Brock. She was a home maker and was Presbyterian. Mrs. Trotter was preceded in death by her husband, John Clarence Trotter, Jr. Survivors include sons, Terry Trotter and Oneal Trotter, both of Homer; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ford officiating. Burial was in Homer Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Homer. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Jack Garner Jack Garner, 81, of Comer, died Thursday, December 27, 2007, at his residence. A native of Salisbury, N.C., he was the son of the late Howard Lee and Mary Jane Seabolt Garner. He retired from Pike Electric as a heavy equipment operator, was a member of Thyatira Community Chapel in Jefferson, and was known as the Produce Man of Carlton. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Garner was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Arnold Garner. Survivors include a daughter, Jacqui Garner Gilley, Carlton; sister, Hazel Darnell, Cornelia; grandson, Heath Gilley, Carlton; and great-grandchildren, Abby, Ethan and Heath Gilley. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29, in the Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Pritchett officiating. Burial was at the Brown Family Cemetery in Carlton. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Barbara Sue McNabb Barbara Sue McNabb, 68, of Nicholson, died Friday, December 28, 2007, at her residence. Born on August 6, 1939, in Loudon County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Robert Haskell and Iva Mary Allen Shell. She was a homemaker and a member of Madison Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her hus band, Dennis Reed McNabb, Sr., Nicholson; sons, Dennis McNabb, Jr., Nicholson, and Michael McNabb, Colbert; daugh ters, Patricia Hill and Penny Cash, both of Commerce; a brother, Bobby Shell, Philadelphia, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 31, at Madison Street Baptist Church with the Revs. David Harbin and Jim Burkett officiating. Burial was in New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Nicholson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, Ga. 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Jerry Roland Jerry Lamer Roland, 56, of Commerce, died Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a brief ill ness. Survivors include his wife, Edith C. Roland, Commerce; a son, Ricky Roland, Ballground; daugh ters, Vickie Cox, Commerce, and Jackie Elliott, Blue Ridge; brothers, Leroy Roland, Marietta, and Gerald Roland, Canton; sisters, Susie Spriggs, Canton, and Kathy Edmondson, Canton; and five grandchildren. Funeral ser vices were held Monday, December 31, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Stroud offici ating. Burial was in the Hudson River Baptist Church Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. Jessie An cay an Jessie E. Ancayan, 63, of Athens, died Thursday, December 27, 2007. A native of Maragondon, Philippines, he was the son of Elias Ancayan of San Antonio, Texas, and the late Teolfina Evangelista Ancayan. He was retired from the United States Navy and was employed in the food service department of the University of Georgia. Survivors in addition to his father, include his wife, Deborah Anderson Ancayan, Athens; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Mike Stanley, Commerce; son, Jessie E. Ancayan, Athens; broth ers, Eric Ancayan, Australia, Emil Ancayan, San Francisco, Calif., Bernard Ancayan, San Antonio, Texas, and Jerry Ancayan, San Diego, Calif.; sisters, Letty Calderon, San Antonio, Texas, and Sally Salut, San Francisco, Calif.; and one granddaughter, Jessika Sarah Rose Stanley, Commerce. Graveside services were held Monday, December 31, at Evergreen Memorial Park with military honors. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrange ments. The Commerce News, January 2, 2008. 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