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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 2008 - PAGE 9A Area Death Notices Eddie Bridges Eddie Willard Bridges, 75, of Commerce, died Monday, February 18, 2008. He was born in Jackson County, son of the late Richard and Nancy Clemmons Fleeman Bridges, and was a mem ber of Berea Baptist Church. He was a United States war veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a plant engineer. Survivors include daugh ters, Susan Bruce, Commerce, Kathy Wilbanks, Jefferson, and Faurie Brown, hula; brothers, Julian and Jimmy Bridges, both of Commerce; a sister, Virginia Stowe, Commerce; eight grand children; and two great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 20, at the Berea Baptist Church with the Rev. Verlin Reese officiat ing. Burial was in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. Tittle-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Anthony Richey Anthony Wayne Richey, 44, of Commerce, died Sunday, February 17, 2008, at Atlanta Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of John Thomas and Emma Fou Wilder Richey. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include a brother, Barney Shane Richey, Commerce. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 20, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Curtis Greene offi ciating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Grace Williams Grace Darnell Williams, 86, of Baldwin, died Sunday, February 17, 2008, at a private health care facility. Born in Habersham County on February 25, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John and Katie Taylor Darnell, was retired from Scovill Manufacturing, and was a member of Currahee Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by brothers, Thurmond, Paul, Clarence and Nace Darnell; and sisters, Beulah Murphy and Addie Barrett. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Futher Williams, Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and James Meeler, Cornelia; sons, J. Williams, Salt Fake City, Ut„ and Darrell F. Williams, Baldwin; a granddaughter, Kristy Meeler, Athens. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 20, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Roy Fee Mitchell and harry Forrester officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. John Kesler John Thomas Kesler, 67, of Nicholson, died Thursday, February 14, 2008, at Cobb Healthcare Center. Born in Jackson County, the son of the late Bethel and Annie Mae Alexander Kesler, he was a retired carpenter and was Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Finda Faye Seagraves Kesler. Survivors include sons, Danny Kesler, Commerce, Kim Kesler and Kirby Kesler, both of Nicholson, and Derrick Kesler, Hull; daugh ters, Feslie Kesler, Nicholson, and Fisa Abbott, Colbert; broth ers, Garnett Kesler and Wilburn Kesler, both of Nicholson; sisters, Sarah Jackson, Warner Robbins, and Barbara Jean Matthews, Nicholson; and six grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 16, in the cha pel of Fittle-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Kesler offi ciating. Burial was in Howington Cemetery. Fittle-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Willie Westmoreland Willie Gertrude Westmoreland, 91, of Ila, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at her resi dence, following an extended ill ness. She was the daughter of the late William Jeff and Rosetta Wilkins West. Mrs. Westmoreland was preceded in death by her hus band, Tillman Westmoreland; and sons, Franklin Westmoreland and Bobby Westmoreland. Survivors include sons, Clyde Westmoreland, Ila, and Johnny Westmoreland, Commerce; daughter, Gail Brown, Danielsville; sister, Adell Peeler, Hartwell; eight grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 15, at Ila Baptist Church with the Revs. Tim Peek and Barney Williams officiat ing. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. 'Dick' Weber Richard “Dick” Weber, 88, of Tula, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, is in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. William McClure William Howard McClure, Sr„ 88, of Maysville, died Friday, February 15, 2008, at Oak Heritage. He was born in White County, the son of the late Walter E. and Myrtle Johnson McClure. He was a mem ber of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and was retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation. Mr. McClure was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy, during World War II. He was preced ed in death by his wife, Emma Fois Craig McClure; and a son, William Howard McClure, Jr. Survivors include daughters, Rumelle Wood, Commerce, Joan Simmons, Clarksville, and Jean Wade, Homer; a son, James McClure, Commerce; sisters, Faye Findsay and Mary Hayes, both of Maysville; brothers, Ray McClure, Maysville, and Floyd McClure, Jefferson; nine grand children; two great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held On average, drivers who switched to Allstate saved $338 a year. Call me today. JOEL A HARBIN. CIC (706) 387-5030 38 SYCAMORE ST JEFFERSON JoelHarbin@allstate.com /instate You’re in good hands. Based on information reported by 5,291 new customers who purchased directly from an Allstate Customer Information Center. Actual savings will vary, insurance offered only with select companies and subject to availability and qualifications Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company Northbrook. IL. © 200/ Allstate Insurance Company. Sunday, February 17, in the cha pel of Fittle-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Ralph O. Smith, Harold Fedford, and William Simmons officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church cemetery. Fittle-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. 'Don' Hendrix James Donald Hendrix, 73, of Royston, died Friday, February 15, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. He was born in Jackson County on December 17, 1934, the son of the late Tom Bell and Flora hula Nicholson Hendrix. He was a maintenance worker, having worked with Johnson & Johnson, and was Baptist. Mr. Hendrix was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy dur ing the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Hendrix. Survivors include sons, Jimmy Hendrix, Royston, Jason Hendrix, Gainesville, and Forrest Sanders, Peachtree City; daugh ters, Melinda Coile and Angela Reed, both of Royston; broth ers, Tommy Hendrix and Jack Hendrix, both of Bowman; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 17, in the cha pel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Feon Suttles officiat ing. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Clyde Oliver Clyde Oliver, 84, of the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston, died Friday, February 15, 2008, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was born in Franklin County on October 27, 1923, the son of the late Charlie and Rilla Mac Crawford Oliver. He was a farm er, a textile worker and a cook at Emmanuel College. Mr. Oliver was of the holiness faith. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Grady and C.B. Oliver; and sisters, Gladys Horton, Sara Sue Royston and Faura Jean Findsey. Survivors include a brother, Herman Oliver, Social Circle; sis ter, hula Mae Crider, Royston; special friend, Willette Jackson, Nicholson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, February 18, at the Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. John Ingham and Harrison Fampley officiating. Burial was at Ruhamah Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Charlotte and Paul Bond, Danielsville, Rachel Kelley, Watkinsville, and Doris Strickland, Nicholson; a brother, Joe Davis; sisters, Fessie Bridges, Virginia Sorrells, Hazel Huff and Carol Hope; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 19, in the cha pel of Brown Funeral Home with Joe Davis officiating. Burial was in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Lelar Bell Sanders Felar Bell Sanders, 65, of Cornelia, died Thursday, February 14, 2008, at her residence, follow ing a brief illness. Born in Gwinnett County, on October 21, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Ezra W. Tumlin and Kate Martin Tumlin of Fawrenceville. She was a homemaker, and was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Shirley. Survivors in addition to her mother, include a daughter, Rebecca Williams, Clayton; sons, Robert Taylor, Clayton, and Joseph Sanders, Cornelia; broth ers, Wayne Tumlin, Blue Ridge, Joseph Ezra Tumlin, Alto, John Tumlin, Cornelia, and Raymond Tumlin, Auburn; sisters, Gladys Wallace, Fawrenceville, and Elizabeth Hall, Monroe; grand children, Kelsey, Kagan, Kaden, and Tyson Taylor, Ariel Price, Courtney Sanders, Austin Mendenhall, Johnathon Sanders; and expecting a great-grand daughter, Gloria Marie Taylor. Funeral services were held Monday, February 18, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Tumlin officiat ing. Burial was in Baldwin City Cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. 'Pete' Hardman David Famar “Pete” Hardman, Jr., 38, of Greenville, S.C., former ly of Commerce, died suddenly on Monday, January 28, 2008. Survivors include his fiance, Allyson Terry Feann Moore, Greenville, S.C.; a daughter, Casey Feigh; father, David Famar Hardman, Ila; mother, Sharon Hardman Chamberlain, Trion, N.C.; and was preceded in death by his step-father, John Chamberlain; step-brother, Jeff Barrett, Ila., and was preceded in death by a step-brother, Billy Barrett. Funeral services were held Friday, February 1, at New Fife Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C. Palmetto Care Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Idell Fortson Mary Idell Fortson, 86, of Danielsville, died Saturday, February 16, 2008, at Athens Health and Rehab. She was born on January 17, 1922, the daughter of the late Grady and Birdie Davis, and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Fortson was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Fortson; grand sons, Tyler and Scott Kelley. John Johnson John P. Johnson III, 63, of Homosassa, Fla., died Sunday, February 10, 2008, at his resi dence. He was born on September 8, 1944, at Pinellas County, Fla., the son of the late John P. Jr. Johnson and Ruth Parker Johnson. He was a construction carpenter. Survivors include a brother, Cliff Johnson, Homasassa, Fla.; Have Your Federal income Tax Return Prepared 1 ’* In This Office And You Could Become The Proud Owner of a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid PLUS • We ll make a 2008 estimated tax payment for you to cover the taxes 3 • Prepare your 2008 Income taxes for free 1816 N. Broad Street Commerce. GA 30529 (706) 335-3551 Your paid return will Automatically Enter You in a Company-Wide Drawing* to Win 1 - Tta return mini be paid tor to ful by drawing date to be eligible lor drawing 2 — Employees (and tfto!' rolat vo>) of Security Finance Corpora ion of Spartanburg, ita subsidiaries and affiliates are not ellgiblo 3 Dnood on Iho additional tax tHat would Have boon duo If pn» was on your 3007 federal tax return * - Drawing to be oonductod by Independent AooounVng Firm Eliott Davis, LLC on May 1,2008 and a sister, Barbara Farmer, Nicholson. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 16, in the cha pel of Fittle-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Conine officiating. Burial was in the Center United Methodist Church Cemetery in Athens. Fittle-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Pearl Wilkes Pearl Jackson Wilkes, 93, of Fake City, formerly of Jefferson, died Thursday, February 14, 2008. Born on August 1, 1914, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Anner Blalock Jackson, and was a home maker. Mrs. Wilkes was pre ceded in death by her hus band, Wilbur Clyde Wilkes; and a son, Michael “Mickey” Wilkes. Survivors include sisters, Ruth Stancil and Fouise Poe, both of Jefferson; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Jackson, Jefferson, Helen Jackson, Fincolnton; brother-in- law, Harry Wilkes, Buford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 16, in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. Burial was Monday, February 18, in the Forest Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 3205 Brockton Rd., Jefferson, Ga. 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Katie Flint Katie Flint, 74, of Danielsville, died Friday, February 15, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dorris Paul and Myrtle Wilcox Steele. She attended Grove Fevel Baptist Church and was a retired service manager with Holiday Inn. Survivors include her husband, Robert Flint, Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Dannette Flint, Commerce, David and Sandi Flint, Danielsville, Rick and Amy Flint, Danielsville; sons, Robert D. Flint, Danielsville, Dennis Flint, Commerce; broth er, Dennis Steele, Antwerp, Ohio; sisters, Grace Marshell, Centerville, Ohio, Fee Ann Richards, Paulding, Ohio, Vickie Fong, Ohio; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Russell and Donna Flint, Paulding, Ohio; 10 grand children, Foren Brown, Kenny Flint, Jake Flint, Jessie Flint, Morgan Flint, Matthew Flint, Anna Flint, Dalton Flint, Tucker Flint, Bryson Flint; one great- grandson, Boston Brown. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 17, at the Grove Click it! or Ticket it! Today and Everyday. Fevel Baptist Church with the Revs. Eric Tyson and Doug Duke officiating. Burial was in the Flint Family Cemetery. Fittle-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Jean Blackwell Jean Wilder Blackwell, 87, of Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce, formerly of Royston, died Friday, February 8, 2008. Born in Franklin County on June 7, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Conner and Callie Baker Wilder. She was a homemaker and a member of the Royston First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Blackwell was preceded in death by her husband, John O. Blackwell; and a sister, Carolyn Wilder Harrison. Survivors include a son, John B. Blackwell, Dacula; and a daugh ter, Beverly Hoppe, Fort Myers, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 12, in the cha pel of Pruitt Funeral Home with Vernon Boswell officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hill Haven Nursing Home, 880 Ridgeway Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30529. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. Johnny Sheridan Johnny W. Sheridan, 58, of Crawford, died Monday, February 11, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Carl and Cota Wade Sheridan. Survivors include his wife, Janice Sheridan; children, Tim Sheridan and David Sheridan, both of Athens, Cindy Hill, Fexington, and Johnny Sheridan II, Crawford; brothers, Richard Fee, Jefferson, Jerry Sheridan, Fexington, and Terry Sheridan, Commerce; a sister, Patricia Ann Herring, Fexington; seven grand children; and one great-grand daughter. Graveside services were held Wednesday, February 13, at Crawford Cemetery. Ford & Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, Oglethorpe, was in charge of arrangements. The Commerce News, February 20, 2008. 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