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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 2008 - PAGE 11A Area Death Notices James Eaden James Francis Eaden, 77, of Maysville, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Atlanta. Born in Henderson, Ky., he was the son of the late William Claude and Peachie Sutton Eaden. Mr. Eaden was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Survivors include wife, Betty J Jones Eaden, Maysville; daughters and sons- in-law, Deborah Mae and Jesse McMillan, Winder, Frances Ann and Mike Clamp, Belton, S.C., Mary Jane and Tony Dearing and Amanda Lea Dyer, all of Maysville; Elizabeth Darlene and Davis Turner, Monroe, Anna Joyce and Larry Angel, Commerce, and Wanda Denise and Jason Payne, Oakwood; sons and daughters-in-law, James Walter Eaden, Maysville, Terry Alan and Dorothy Eaden, Homer, Timothy Mark and Verna Eaden, Gainesville; sisters, Katherine Arnold, Houston, Texas, Margaret Ann Burkelow, Smith Mills, Ky., and Susie, Henderson, Ky.; brothers, John Henry Eaden and Thomas Eugene Eaden, both of Henderson, Ky.; 21 grandchil dren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Scotty Poole officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Park. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. 'TJ' Flynn Tommy Larry “TJ” Flynn, Jr., 28, of Nicholson, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008, following inju ries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Tommy Larry Flynn Sr. and Linda Miller Flynn. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a son, Timothy Elijah Flynn, Asheville, N.C.; step-sisters, Joanna Willis, Ila, and Tammy Arnold, Winterville; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews from North Carolina and Georgia. Graveside services were held Saturday, February 9, at Black Cemetery in Hull with the Rev. Kelby Maxwell officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. 'Jim' Dunn James Joseph Dunn, 73, died Thursday, February 7, 2008. He was born December 8, 1934, in Massillon, Ohio, and attended Central Catholic High School. He —^ was a 1957 graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended George Washington University Law School. Mr. Dunn was a veter an, having served in the United States Army as a counter intel ligence agent. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Redmond Dunn, Maysville; sons, James J. Dunn II, Buford, Timothy K. Dunn, Stone Mountain, and Terrance M. Dunn, Flowery Branch; a step son, Joe M. Topia II, Maysville; nine grandchildren; and two step- grandchildren. A memorial mass was held Monday, February 11, at St. Monica Catholic Church in Duluth with the Rev. Jack Durkin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Emmett Walker Emmett McGuire Walker Sr., 78, of Musella, died Thursday, February 8, 2008. He was the son of the late Ernest “Jack” McGuire and Mary Ruth Barker Walker. He was a member of the Musella Baptist Church, and was also a deacon being ordained at Roberta Baptist Church. He was an avid fan of Crawford County Football Touchdown Club and a Bridge Builder for Bible Memory Association, according to loved ones. Mr. Walker was a veteran, hav ing served during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Crawford County Lions Club, the GA Kraft Retirees, and Modern Woodmen. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie Toney Walker, Musella, previously of Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Emmett “Chuck” Jr. and Bonnie Walker, Reynolds, Charles Tony Walker, Musella, and Steven “Chip” and Peggy Walker, Tampa, Fla.; mother, Eva H. Toney, Macon, previously of Commerce; broth ers and sister-in-law, Edward M. Walker and Melvin A. and Nita Walker, all of Musella; grandchil dren, Bryan and Bonda Walker, Wendy and John “Bo” Perry, all of Musella, and Savanna Walker, Tampa, Fla.; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Brenton Walker and Walker Perry. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 9, at Musella Baptist Church. Burial was in Roberta City Cemetery. Goddard-McLeighton Funeral Home, Roberta, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Elsie Kennedy Elsie Mae Kennedy, 93, of Braselton, died Friday, February 8, 2008. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late George and Lena Deaton Montgomery. She was a homemaker and a member of the Winder Church of Latter Day Saints. Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by her husband, Grady W. Kennedy. Survivors include daughters, Vivian Hayes, Braselton, Kathy Weatherford, Colbert, and Veronica Still, Bethlehem; sons, Grady Kennedy Jr., Winder, Steve Kennedy, Bethlehem, and Ronnie Kennedy, Winder; 19 grandchil dren; a host of great-grandchil dren; and several great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 10, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Gary Carlyle officiating. Burial was in Carter Hill Church cem etery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Charles Barrett Charles E. Barrett, 79, of Stockbridge, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late William and Myrtle Allen Barrett. He decided at a very early age he did not like working in the cotton mills in Gainesville, so he became a merchant seamen. Over a career of 35 years, he advanced from a deckhand to a ship’s master, transporting oil and grain around the world. Survivors include a sister, Bessie Wheeler, Ila; a nephew, Ronnie Wilkie, Ila; and a niece, Leida Fitzpatrick McDonough. Graveside services were held at Jackson Memorial Garden Sunday, February 10. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Ruth Williamson Ruth Selma Eve Williamson, 78, of Jefferson, died Sunday, February 10, 2008. Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late David and Adele Aaram. She was a homemaker and a mem ber of Galilee Christian Church. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Jewell Williamson. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, David Scott and April Williamson, Jefferson, and Dale Francis Williamson, Commerce; a daughter, Maria Adele Williamson, Atlanta; grand son, Jason Scott Williamson, Jefferson; and a brother, Raymond Sinclair, Toronto, Canada. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 13, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Plank officiat ing. Burial was in the Bethany United Methodist Church cem etery. Pallbearers were Danny Weir, Dave Duke, Tim Pass, Charles Perry, Wade Whitmire and Preston Weldon. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Harold Skelton Harold Donaldson Skelton, 82, of Jefferson, died Thursday, February 7, 2008. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late John and Ila Phillips Skelton. | He was a mem- § ber of White Plains Baptist Church and was a retired automobile mechanic. Mr. Skelton was a vet eran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his /■ N NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE LOCAL LEGISLATION Notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 2008 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from City of Commerce independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 62 years of age or over and an additional homestead exemption in the amount of $20,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for certain residents of that school district who are 65 years of age or over and whose net income, excluding certain retirement income, does not exceed $18,000.00, approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4349); and for other purposes. ^ ^7 / This 8 th day of February, 2008. Representative Tomm;, Benton 3 1st District V wife, Louise Hawkins Skelton; brother, Eugene Skelton; and a sister, Beatrice Doster. Survivors include a step-son, Michael Dwayne Dean, Jefferson; sisters, Lessie Cooper, Jefferson, and Ila Jane Roberts, Winder. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 9, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Page offi ciating. Burial was in White Plains Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Andy Wilbanks, John Wilbanks, Herbert Skelton, Donald Doster, Tim Roberts and Stacey Tolbert. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Wilma Randolph Wilma Randolph, 69, of Jefferson, died Thursday, February 7, 2008. Born on November 18, 1938, she was a native of Jackson County and the daughter of the late Robert and Addie Sims. She was a homemaker and a member of Saint Paul Baptist Church of Jefferson. Survivors include sons, Alvin Sims, David Sims, Norris Sims and Robert Randolph; sisters, Mattie Watson, Sarah Gunn, Jane Sims and Mabeth Sims; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, February 9, at Evans Memory Gardens, Jefferson, with the Rev. Terry Pope officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Dennis Maxwell Dennis Vernon Maxwell, 48, of Athens, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was born in Athens, the son of the late Herbert Vernon and Reather Coile Maxwell. He was a carpenter by trade, working for various contractors in Georgia and Florida. Survivors include sisters and brothers-in-law, Denise and Tony Mattox, Colbert, Dianne and Sandy England, Nicholson; paternal grandmother, Frances Maxwell, Bowman; aunts, Barbara Maxwell, Sylvia Butler, Gail Seymour, Jan Oglesby; uncles, Joe Maxwell, Mark Maxwell; nephews, Brent, Chris, Ryan, Dustin and Harley. Memorial services were held Saturday, February 9, at Riverside Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Wood officiating. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Bill Morris Bill Morris, 84, of Alto, died Monday, February 11, 2008, at his residence. Born on December 6, 1923, in Stephens County, he was the son of the late Amos Allen and Mollie Ruth Jackson Morris. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Lula, was a truck driv er with 35 years of service, and employed with Whitfield Funeral Home with 22 years of dedicated service. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Hall Morris; his second wife, Velma Inez Prescott Morris; and a brother, Cy “Tubby” Morris. Survivors include step-daugh ters, Phyllis Free, Folkston, and Mary Adams, Toccoa; a son, Edward Hall, Acworth; step-sons, Darrell Edenfield, Homer, Pete Edenfield, Jacksonville, Fla., and Rod Johnson, Charleston, S.C.; brother, Allen Morris, Cornelia; special nephew, Mack Morris, Lula; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 13, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Darvin Slaton, Jewell Thomas and Herb Snedden offici ating. Burial was in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Lula. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Ralph Parker Ralph William Parker, 73, of Homer, died Monday, February 11, 2008, at his residence. Born in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of the late James and Martha Jones Parker. Mr. Parker was a vet eran, having served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Clara Brackett Parker, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Melody and Floyd Livers, North Carolina. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 16, at 2 p.m„ at his residence, 379 Caudell Rd„ Homer. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Max Ragland Max Adams Ragland, 71, of Villa Rica, formerly of Commerce, died Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Heartland Hospice, following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Bonnie Adams and Tom Rufe Ragland. Mr. Ragland was pre ceded in death by a brother, Tom R. Ragland. He graduated from Lanier High School in 1954, graduated from Mercer University receiving a bachelor of science degree in math and physics, and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. As a member of the Riverside United Methodist Church, he served in many capacities, including Sunday School Teacher, on the Administrative Council, Finance Committee, a Stephen Minister, and a member of the Woodruff Sunday School Class. He was very civic minded as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Macon and was in the banking and data processing business for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Betty Sewell Ragland; daughters and sons-in-law, Nan and Kenny Fletcher, Valdosta, Kay and Garry Williams, Macon; six grandchildren; four nephews; sister-in-law, Harriett Ragland, Stone Mountain; one great-niece; one great-nephew; and many cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at the Riverside United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 29. Memorial contributions may be made to Vision of Faith 2, Building Program, Riverside United Methodist Church, 735 Pierce Ave., Macon, Ga. 31204, or to Heartland Hospice Services, 115 Arkwright Landing, Macon, Ga. 31210. Hart’s Mortuary, Macon, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Robert Griffith Robert E. Griffith, Sr., 83, of Athens, died Monday, February 11,2008. A native of Douglas County, he was the son of the late Samuel Albert and Bertha Thompson Griffith. He was preceded in — death by his wife, Nancy Ann Paul Griffith. He was a veteran, having served during World War II as a paratrooper and was wounded while in New Guinea. He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his ser vice. He graduated in 1949 from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in education. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and enjoyed the same seats at Sanford Stadium since 1950. Survivors include children, Susan Burke, Athens, Mark Griffith, Watkinsville, and Robbie Griffith, Commerce; a sister, Carolyn Griffith Jones, Austell; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 13, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. Burial was in Athens Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, c/o Arbor Terrace, 3736 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, Ga. 30606. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 13, 2008. Help Keep Commerce Beautiful! Please read, then recycle, this newspaper. GRAND OPENING MARCH 8 BOOKSTAND OF NE GA Used Books and Audiobooks Sell & Trade Gently Used Books f Trading begins alter grand opening weekend. * Thousands Of Books Located near Lenox and Outback, Commerce Crossing Grand Opening Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. & Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. All books are priced 50% or more off the price new 706-335-BOOK (2665) Owners Ronda & Scott Sailors • Childrens • History • Romance Gardening Cookbooks • Religion • Science Fiction • Fantasy • Self Help Hardcover Fiction • Health • Horror General Fiction • Bargain Book Section J