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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS. WEDNESDAY. TANUARY 16. 2008 - PAGE 9A Area Death Notices William Kent William Dwight Kent, 60, of Maysville, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Virginia Moore and step-father, Joe Moore, of Maysville, and the late Thurston William Kent. He was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church, a graduate of Commerce High School, and an avid race car driver and fan. Mr. Kent was pre ceded in death by sons, Kyle and Chad Kent. Survivors include a daughter, Amber Kent, Los Angeles, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Carol Kent, Hoschton; neph ew and wife, Brandon and Jill Kent, Hoschton; niece and hus band, Danielle and Laray Cross; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, in the cha pel of Little Davenport Funeral home. Burial was in Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 5154 Pond Fork Church Rd., Pendergrass, Ga. 30567. Little Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Jessie Benton Jessie Belle Garrison Benton, 75, of Commerce, died Thursday, January 10, 2008. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Dessie Highfield Garrison. She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include her hus band, Jimmy H. Benton, Commerce; daughters and son-in-law, Carol Pound and Joni and Joe Patrick, all of Jefferson; step-granddaughter, Melissa Patrick, Commerce. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, at Faith Baptist Church with the Revs. Keith Cudd and Alan Saunders officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Mike Moon, Lee Goza, Larry Benton, Joe Merk, Roy Garrett and Billy Cain. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church Building Fund. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. David Sprinkles David Lee Sprinkles, 45, of Winterville, died Wednesday, January 9, 2008. He was the son of Annette Gipson Sprinkles of Nicholson, and the late Edward Lee Sprinkes. He owned operated Sprinkles Garage and was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Sandra Marcus Sprinkles; a daugh ter, Casey Lynn Sprinkles; sis ter and brother-in-law, Brenda Sprinkles and Wesley Marquina, Colbert; grandmothers, Bert Gipson and Myrl Sprinkles, both of Nicholson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charlie and Betty Marcus, Hull; sister-in-law, Sheree Hardigree (Lynn), Hull; niece, Ashley Hardigree; long time friend, Wendell Toney; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Don Fuller and Joel Dover officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Callie Sue Carrison Callie Sue Garrison, 86, of Commerce, died Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Lucy Lord Shore. Mrs. Garrison was preceded in death by her husband, Mack P. Garrison. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Ray Grimsley, Ball Ground, Charles and Jane Garrison, Commerce; a brother, Francis Shore, Commerce; sister, Sarah Fleming, Hull; eight grand children; and 10 great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, at Blacks Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of services. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Ford Allen Ford D. Allen, 60, of Danielsville, died Wednesday, January 9,2008, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Athens. He was the son of the late Ben P. and Fannie Cannon Allen, and worked in the main- — tenance depart- “ ment at Commerce High School, retiring after 31 years. He was a member of Rogers Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 38 years. Mr. Allen was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Syble Clark Allen; daugh ter and son-in-law, Mary and Leon Fitzpatrick, Danielsville; brother, Wallace Allen, Gastonia, N.C.; grand-daughter and spouse, Christy and Mitch Porterfield; great-grandchildren, Mason and Connor Porterfield. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Wayne Douglas, Johnny Thompson, Carlton Peters and Mike Sarna officiating. Burial was in Rogers Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Rogers, David Rogers, Steve Savage, Terry Canup, Donnie Drew and David Stephenson. Honorary pallbearers were the Staff of Commerce High School. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Peggy Gilmer Peggy Bryan Gilmer, 76, of Gainesville, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at the Bell-Minor Home in Gainesville, following an extended illness. She was born on December 7, 1930, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Bunch and Edna Webb Bryan. She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church, and also a mem ber of the Young at Heart Bible Study Class. Mrs. Gilmer was preceded in death by her hus band, A.C. Gilmer; sisters, Lois Bryan Burke, Thelma Bryan Kent and Marion Bryan Gee. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother, accord ing to loved ones. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lanier and Carol Gilmer, Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and James Duncan, Homer, Nancy and Rodney Middlebrooks, Snellville, and Tina and Jack Queen, Gainesville; grandchil dren, Jeromie Gilmer, Heather Gilmer Marshall, Trade Duncan Hammond, War ren Duncan, J er ry C. Cheeks, and Hollie Crowe; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 10, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Dave Channell and James Duncan offi ciating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Roger Whitehead Roger N. Whitehead, of Danielsville, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of Eula Jean Whitehead of Ila and the late Edward Paul Whitehead and was a retired truck driver. Survivors in addition to his mother, include children and spouses, Cindy and Ray Billups, Colbert, Brandy and James Martin, Toccoa, Rhonda and Jesus Leanos, Gainesville, Lisa Brookshire and Devon Brookshire, both of Jefferson; sis ters and brother-in-law, Sheila and Tony Osborn, Carnesville, Paula Leanos, Ila; brothers and sisters- in-law, Billy and Cindy Whitehead, Commerce, Wayne Whitehead, Hull, and Paul Whitehead Jr„ Ila; grandchildren, Michael, Nicolas, Grade and Desirae. Funeral services were held Friday, January 4, in the chapel of Arthur Bowick Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy York officiating. Burial was in Hill Haven Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Pete Whitehead, Roy Whitehead, Dean Whitehead, Neil Cox, Mike Whaley and Kenneth Dailey. Arthur Bowick, Inc. Funeral Directors, Monroe, were in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Gale Strickland Gale Phillips Strickland, 61, of Hull, died Wednesday, January 9, 2008. A native of Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Dillard F. and Mozelle James Phillips. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Strickland was preceded in death by broth ers, James Douglas Phillips, Utah Phillips, Belton R. Phillips; and a sister, Genomie Patrick. Survivors include her husband, James H. Strickland; a son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Beth Brooks, Colbert; step-son, Bert Strickland, Hull; sisters, Louise Dudley, Commerce, Sue Minish, Shiloh; brothers, Thomas M. Phillips, Danny Wayne Phillips, both of Royston, Bobby Phillips, Canon; and two step-grandchil dren. Memorial services were held Sunday, January 13, at Union Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Owensby and Ben Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison/Oglethorpe County Animal Shelter or the Athens Regional Medical Center Palliative Research. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Imogene Seabolt Imogene Seabolt, 83, of Commerce, died Wednesday, January 9, at Bentley Assisted Living in Jefferson. Born in Banks County on May 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Sally Mae Thompson Eubanks Sr. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. Mrs. Seabolt was preceded in death by a sister, Francine Eubanks; and brother, Billy Eubanks. Survivors include her hus band, Thomas Grady Seabolt, Commerce; sons and daughters- in-law, Jim and Sue Seabolt, Anderson, S.C., and Laney and Gloria Seabolt, Commerce; grandchildren and spouses, Ellen and Chip Cochran, Augusta, Kathy and Chris Fitzhugh, Tampa, Fla.; brother, Albert Eubanks, Taylors, S.C.; sisters, Mildred Wilson, Warner Robbins, Rebecca Bennefield, Hampton, Peggy Standridge, Loganville, and Jane Bare, Stockbridge. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Dr. Carlton Allen officiating. Burial was at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 South Elm St., Commerce, Ga. 30529, or Vista Care Hospice, 150 Ben Burton Rd„ Bogart, Ga. 30622. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Jennie Puckett Jennie Hayes Puckett, 75, of Commerce, died Friday, January 11, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Ernest and Willie Mae Sears Haynes. Survivors include her husband, James Puckett, Commerce; a son, Johnny Hayes, Atlanta; daugh ter and son-in-law, Brenda and Joe Parr, Commerce; brother, Pete Haynes, Commerce; sisters, Estelle Denton and Jean Hooper, both of Commerce; grandchil dren, Christie Chambers, Jake Hayes, Kimberly and Kevin Smallwood; and one great-grand child, Jordan Tanner. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Lonnie Bennett officiat ing. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Bonnie Hensley Miss Bonnie Marie Hensley, 82, of Lula, died Thursday, January 10, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a sudden illness. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Roxie Ann Brown Hensley. She was retired from Swift & Co., and was preced ed in death by brothers, John Henry Hensley, Amos Monroe Hensley and Kinsey Hensley; sis ters, Augusta Ann Gee and Ethel Montine Powers. Survivors include a sister, Mary Louise Bishop, Gainesville; and special friends, Billy McCrackin and Sherri Holcombe, both of Lula. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Dean Bryant and James Dumas officiating. Burial was in Midway Methodist Church Cemetery in Gillsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, Ga. 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Eleanor Reid Eleanor Nervia Gowder Reid, 81, of Clarkesville, died Friday, January 11,2008, ather residence, following an extended illness. She was born in Banks County on January 25,1926, the daughter of the late William Edward and India Parsons Gowder. She was a dental assistant, having worked for Dr. Randy Daniel with 25 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Morrow, and attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mrs. Reid was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Coy Reid; sisters, Dr. Fredna Waters and Callie Burke; and brothers, Frank Gowder and Swayne Gowder. She was an avid Braves base ball fan, enjoyed watching game shows, and listening to gospel music. She was very musically inclined, having played the piano for several years, but most impor tantly, she was an exceptional grandmother, according to loved ones. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Angy Reid, Sautee; sisters, Edna Elrod and Ethel Tanner, both of Clarkesville; grandchil dren, Matthew and Sherry Reid, Kristena and Coenraad Brand, Liberty Nelligan and Beatrice Nelligan; great-granddaughter, Brooke MaryElle Reid; sister-in- law, Frances Gowder, Macon; brother-in-law, M.L. Burke, Atherton, Calif.; and special caregivers, Betty Jackson, Judy Weaver, Sharon Jones and Betty Seabolt. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County with Dr. Randy Daniel and the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery with the Rev. James Duncan officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Bobby Lee Dowdy Bobby Lee Dowdy, 63, of Jefferson, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at his residence, follow ing an extended illness. He was born on May 7, 1944, in Jackson County, the son of the late John E. Dowdy Sr. and Sallie Mae Shackleford Dowdy. He attended public schools in Jackson County and joined Summer Hill Baptist Church at an early age. He was a hardwork ing man, starting at age 12 and ending at the age of 62. He was a skilled multi-tasker, and always encouraged his children to do the best they could and work hard at whatever they chose to do. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Bonds Dowdy; daughters and sons-in-law, Christy Dowdy and Jeff Swinney, Barbara Dowdy and Rodney Collins, Kimberly Dowdy and Kenny Poole, all of Jefferson; a son and daugh- ter-in-law, Mitchell and Tamela Dowdy, Athens; step-daughter, Danette Bonds, Athens; broth ers and sisters-in-law, John E. Dowdy Jr. and Jewell Dowdy, Larry T. and Sheila Dowdy, all of Jefferson; sisters, Josephine Dowdy Harris and Janice H. Dowdy, both of Jefferson; uncle, Douglas Shackleford, Indiana; aunt, Pearline Billups, Tampa, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Bettye Wilson Dowdy, Jefferson, and Virginia Bonds Rollins, Commerce; ten grandchildren; three great-grand children; a host of nieces, neph ews and friends; and a special devoted friend whom he loved and cherished, Martha Lee Collins. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12, at Summerhill Church. Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, January 16, 2008. Please recycle this newspaper! The Commerce News has expanded its coverage of obituary notices. Pictures and per sonal 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 included. 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