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PAGE 6B-B MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 Obituaries Carolyn Baldwin JEFFERSON - Carolyn McNeal Baldwin, 82, entered into rest Thursday, January 14, 2016. Mrs. Baldwin was born in Winder, the daughter of the late James Otis McNeal and Nettie Baird McNeal. Mrs. Baldwin was a grad uate of Tift College and served as the director of the Jack- son County Family and Children’s Services for 25 years. Mrs. Baldwin was a member of the Galilee Christian Church, the Jeffer son Pilot Club, and the T-Bird Club. Mrs. Baldwin was pre ceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Fred Robert Bald win Sr.; brothers, Harold and Donald McNeal; and a sister, Lillian Bennett. Survivors include her son, Bob Baldwin, Jefferson; daughters, Kay Buckelew, Commerce, and Lisa Duke and her husband Tim, Augusta; grandchildren, Dustin Martin and his wife Arin, Lee Bald win, Tyler Duke, and Payton Duke; great-grandchildren, Jaiden Smith, Josiah Smith, Baily Baldwin, and Noah Baldwin; and all her special friends that have shared happy and memorable times over the years. The funeral service was held Sunday, January 17, in the Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiating. The burial was in the Jackson Memorial Park with Kenneth Mitchell, Derek Boyd, Dell Moody, Jerry Mar tin, Ben Jacobs, and Dean Moody honored as pallbear ers. Memorials may be made to the Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson, Geor gia 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. comBaldwin web obit pic.jpeg Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.' January 20, 2016. [875) Joe Barrett WINDER - Joe W. Barrett, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was a member of St. Anthony's Episcopal Church. Joe served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the Euro pean Theater, serving in France and Germany. He was a member of The 76th Signal Corps serving under General George S. Patton’s “Big Red One’’ and was in many battles including The Battle of The Bulge and The Liberation of Buchenwald Concentration Camp. He was a proud WWII Veteran and made many mon etary contributions to make the WWII Memorial a reality for many brothers in arms. Joe was also a proud member of The American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul T. and Weebie Jones Barrett; his loving wife of 68 years, Freddie Lemon Barrett; and a brother, Paul Jones Barrett. Survivors include three daughters, Paulette Hall (Fred), LaGrange, JoBeth Dukes (Ray), McDonough, and Susie Fountain, Rentz; a son, John Scott Barrett (Deb orah), Thomasville; brother, William E. Barrett (Patricia), Greenville, S.C.; 13 grandchil dren, Kristin and Mere Hall, Ryan Vik, Ronald H. Williams Jr., Chad B. Williams, Lynd- say Weaver, Jessica Fountain, Chase, Jordan, Peyton, Avery, Savannah and Taylor Barrett; and six great-grandchildren, Katie and Matthew Wil liams, Christopher Morrison, Kyleigh and Palmer Weaver and Hannah Barrett. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home, Winder, with Father Don Harrison officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. (18360-57.25) Dennis Edward Bridges COMER - Dennis Edward Bridges, 68, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bridges was born in Abbeville, S.C., on June 17, 1947, the son of Lessie Pearl Davis Bridges of Athens and the late Odell Bridges. He was a utility operator for Fritzmar Manufacturing and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Bridges was pre ceded in death by a brother, David Bridges. Survivors in addition to his mother include sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Stewart Dove and Cynthia and Ike Jarrett, all of Danielsville; and by a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, January 18, at the Bethel M. Baptist Church Cemetery in Danielsville. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruit- tfhroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. (160) ‘Jack’ Fendley DANIELSVILLE Homer Jackson “Jack” Fendley, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Born in Danielsville, he was the son of the late Albert Louis and Elvira O" Kelley Fendley. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janie Fendley Daniel, and her husband, Watson. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Joyce Fendley; two children, Karen Gordon and her husband, Eddie Gordon, and Marvin Fendley and his wife, Marolyn Fendley; two sisters, Alice Martin and her husband, the late Arnold Martin, and Joyce Motes and her husband, Ernest Motes; four grandchildren, Lisa Fendley, Amanda Fend ley, Sara Fendley, and Zachary Gordon; and one great-grand child, Marissa Moon. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, with the Rev. Jeff Wells offi ciating. Interment was in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 225 Friend ship Church Road, Daniels ville, GA 30633. Lord and Stephens, Dan ielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. (081) Bendine Hoechst ATHENS - Bendine Minish Parham Hoechst, 89, passed away at her residence in Ath ens on Monday January 11, 2016. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Bendine grew up on her family farm in Commerce, and attended Ila High School. Fol lowing graduation, she moved to Athens to attend Athens Business School. She worked for the City of Athens for 40 years, first as a secretary, then as administrative assistant to the Athens Mayor, and finally, as manager of the purchasing department. Bendine was an active member of First Christian Church of Athens for over 60 years. She loved her church and congregation dearly, even writing several poems convey ing the history of the church. During her failing health, she continued to regularly attend Sunday services. Bendine was an avid golfer, winning many golfing tourna ments at Athens Country Club, where she was a member. She played several rounds of golf each week into her 80s and recorded 2 holes-in-one dur ing her golfing career. Always ready for a new adventure, Bendine began painting in her 70"s, and quickly became a gifted art ist. She completed many oil and water color paintings, capturing scenes of wildlife, nature and the countryside. Her paintings were exhibited and auctioned at many differ ent events. Bendine had a gift for mak ing everyone feel special. This unique ability resulted in family and friends alike considering themselves Ben- dine's “favorite.” She greet ed you with an endearing “hello, hello, hello” and often answered someone’s “I love you” with “I love you more!” Mrs. Hoechst was preceded in death by her first husband, J.D. Parham, in 1986, and by her second husband, Harvey Hoechst, in 2012. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine Hix Minish, and father, Bennett Tillman Minish, brother, Dr. Benjamin T. Minish, stepson, Douglas Hoechst, nephew, Kim Min ish, and great nephew, Justin Fitzpatrick. Survivors include stepson, David Hoechst (wife, Tere), Nicholson, and stepdaughter, Janet Spraggon, Pensacola, Fla.; nieces, Linda Jones, Ath ens, Deatrice Minish Foun tain III (husband, James), Moultrie, and Diana Minish Fitzpatrick Whitlock, Com merce; nephews, Tracy Min ish (wife, Sherry), Houston, Texas, Kelley Minish, Athens (fiancee’, Missy Hill). She is also survived by several great- nephews, great-nieces, and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, at the First Christian Church of Athens, followed by private family graveside service to be held at the Erastus Christian Church Cemetery in Com merce. Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfu- neralhome.com. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. Mae ‘Mama Jones’ Massey Jones GASTONIA, N.C. Mae “Mama Jones” Massey Jones, 96, passed away Tuesday, Jan uary 12, 2016, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas. She was born December 24, 1919, in Banks County, Ga., the daughter of the late George D. Massey and Iona Peyton Massey. Mae was the oldest living member of Temple Baptist Church in Gastonia. She retired from Firestone Mills after 35 years of service. She was the con necting factor involving the real estate and development of the revitalization of the Loray Mills. Survivors include daugh ters, Barbara Foy (Charles), and Melva Broyles (Dale); son, Keith Jones; grandchil dren, Donna F. Stewart Smith (Lee Smith III), Jane F. Pear son (Darrell), Hal, Dan, Ros (Holly) Gause, Sidney, Kevin Berryman (Jackie), Dawn J. Hall (Terry) and Keith Jones, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Wes, Cameron, Erika, David Stew art (Rebecca), April Lynn (Bert) Davis, Clayton and Rachel Gause, Scott Jones, Dawson Gause, Caleb, Chad Berryman (Leah), Corbin, Keaton, Wesley Berryman (Elizabeth), Anthony (Jes sica), Nathan, Matthew, Mar tin, Ryan Jones, Victoria Hul- lette, Derrick Evans, Trevor Walker; great-great-grandchil dren, Abraham, Titus, Mae- lynn Davis, Cannon, Emery Hullette, Brianna Berryman, Molly Martin and Emily Dunn; sisters, Flois Duck ett, Betty Meeks (Fred), and Vernell Hix (Jimmy). Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Jones; daughter, Linda Gause; grandsons, James Berryman, Stephen and Phillip Gause, Charles Foy Jr.; granddaugh ter, Wendy Evans; great- grandson, Brandon Berryman; brothers, Hubert, Howard, Eugene and Edward Massey; and sisters, Mamie White, Myrtle Crenshaw, Reba Turn er, and Esther Greene. A funeral service was held Saturday, January 16, at Tem ple Baptist Church, in Gas tonia, officiated by Pastors Greg Ballard and Scott Whit- ener. Interment was in Gaston Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice (The Robin Johnson House), P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054, or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were in the care of the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia, N.C. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. James Massey DANIELSVILLE James Albert (Faust) Massey, 74, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016. Mr. Massey was born on April 18, 1941, the son of the late Eugene and Grace Chap man Massey. He was a retired rural letter carrier with the US Postal Service, was of the non-denominational Christian Faith, had a special K-9 com panion, Bella, he had a great sense of humor and will be dearly missed by his family. Survivors include his wife, Jane Johnstone Massey, Dan ielsville; son, Ron Faust, Danielsville; three daughters, Stephanie Faust, Ohio, Alli son Meeler, Athens, and Laura Shadley, Danielsville; and a number of grandchildren and other relatives. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 6200 Ross Rd., Doraville, GA 30340, or the American Heart Foundation, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Suite 108-383, Athens, GA 30606. Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. J.W. McKinley Sr. COMMERCE J. W. McKinley, Sr., formerly of White Plains, Ga., died Sun day, January 17, 2016, at Hill Haven Nursing Home, at the age of 95. Mr. McKinley was a great father, good friend to have, and a very good man. He was an avid gardener in his retired years, still gardening at age 94. Born in White Plains on June 25, 1920, he was the son of the late Edgar Lawson and Minnie McKinley. He was preceded in death by his son, J. W. McKin ley, Jr.; granddaughter. Brandy McKinley; and eight siblings, Aretta McKinley, Earl McKin ley, Walter McKinley, Edgar McKinley, Richard McKinley, Joe McKinley, Lewis McKin ley, and Lena McKinley. Mr. McKinley was well known in Greene County. He ran an auto/truck repair busi ness for many years and also repaired farm equipment for the local farmers. He was well known in Greene County and surrounding counties as “Shop Man”. He loved mechanic work and continued to work on small engines, etc. after he closed his business. He also ran a chicken farm for many years. Survivors include his daughter, Peggy Gibby, and son-in-law, Dean Gibby, Commerce; daughter-in-law, Diane McKinley, Greensboro; seven grandchildren, Alan McKinley, Greensboro, Stacy McKinley (Gwen), Daniels ville, William Robert Mize, Oxford, Terry Gibby, Pelham, Ga., April Stephens (Wayne), Eufaula, Ala., Tammy Greear (Justin), Thomaston, Ga., and Cheryl Schumacher (Marc), Richmond Hill, Ga.; 11 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 23, at 3 p.m. at McCommons Chapel, 109 W. Broad Street, Greens boro, with the Revs. Dean Gibby and Robert Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the ser vice at McCommons Funeral Home. The family request that any memorials be made to Feed The Children, 333 N. Mere- dian, Oklahoma City, OK 73107, or White Plains Bap tist Church Cemetery Main tenance Fund, P. O. Box 38, White Plains, GA 30678. McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, is in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.mccom- monsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. Frank Nichols PENDERGRASS Frank Nichols, 74, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016. Mr. Nichols was born in Pendergrass, the son of the late Thomas Edward Nichols and Lillian Reynolds Nichols. Mr. Nichols worked in textile manage- ment and was retired *^ from Geor- >■ gia Duck Manufac- 1 & ~ m turing. Mr. \ i \ Nichols is V f %\- preceded in ' ^ 7a \ death by a sister, Barbara Nichols Carter. Survivors include his wife Sara Langford Nichols, Pen dergrass; daughter, Selina Baerne and her husband, Jack, Athens; son, Tony Nichols, Pendergrass; granddaughter, Caitlin Baerne, Athens; and grandson, Abe Nichols, Ila. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 17, at Evans Funeral Home, with the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. Memorials may be made to The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia, P.O. Box 49309, Athens, GA, 30604. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.evansfuneralho- meinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. (875) Benjamin ‘Buddy’ Phillips Jr. Benjamin B. “Buddy” Phil lips Jr., 75, died Sunday Janu ary 17, 2016. Mr. Phillips was the son of the late Benjamin B. Phillips Sr. and Desma Hewitt Phillips. He was retired from General Motors and was a member of Hoschton Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his children, Bobby Phillips, Hoschton, Charlotte Dockery, Hoschton, and Penny Phil lips, Gainesville; sister, Sybil Clarks, Riverdale; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Smith Memory Chapel on Wednesday January 20, at 4 p.m. The Rev. Terry Paige and Pastor Blane Spence will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until funeral time. Smith Funeral Home, Wind er, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 21, 2016. (18360) Tillman Shuman JEFFERSON - Tillman Shuman, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Mr. Shuman worked at Gwinnett Medical Center for over 10 years as a mainte nance engineer. Survivors include his lov ing wife, Diane Shuman, Jef ferson; son, Ryan Shuman, Statham; son and daughter- in-law, Nathan and Johanna Shuman, Winder; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Jim Phillips, Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, Michael and Ashley Parker, Kayla and Gared Platt, Brianna Wafford, and William Shuman; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, in the chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home in Lawrenceville. The Rev. Mitch Wesley officiat ed. Burial was at Gwinnett Memorial Park Leave online condolences at stewartfh.com Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. (19126) Vernon Stewart Sr. BRASELTON Vernon Hollis Stewart, Sr., 80, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Mr. Stewart was born December 26, 1935, in Rob- binsville, N.C. He was a retired grading superintendent from Bay Lingerfelt Lord Company. He was a mem ber of Poplar Springs Bap tist Church in Oakwood, and attended Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Flowery Branch. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Merdith Ann Stewart, Braselton; sons and daughters-in-law, Hol lis (Buck) Stewart, Jr. and Denise Stewart, Jefferson, Harold (Jeff) and Elisa Stew art, Flowery Branch, and Dale and Marie Stewart, Gaines ville; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jefferson (Beecher) and Dixie Stewart, Dahlonega; and several niec es, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 17, in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Shadburn and Matt Calvert officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Ronnie Green Heart Center, c/o Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneral- home.com. Arrangements were by Fla nigan Funeral Home and Cre matory, Buford. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. (19077) Rev. Donald Trammell COMMERCE Rev. Don aid Gene Trammell, 61, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Rev. T r a m - mell was born on December 30, 1954, in Liberty, Ky., the son of Doris Evelyn Cooper of Liberty, Ky. and the late Earl Trammell Jr. Rev. Trammell worked for Southeast Toyota for 35 years. He was a mem ber of Victory Chapel Holi ness Church for 27 years and a pastor there for six years. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Estelle Cooper and Bertha Trammell. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Deb bie Trammell, Commerce; and a daughter, Erin Trammell, Commerce. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 19, at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carolyn Pritchett offici ating. Burial was at Grey Hill Cemetery Condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce. com Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. (476) Oneil Waldrop HOSCHTON - Oneil Wal drop, 89, passed away Satur day, January 16, 2016. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church and attended The Hope Sunday School Class. Mr. Waldrop was a Mason and a member of Chamblee Masonic Lodge #444. Oneil served his country in the Unit ed States Army. He retired as a brick mason, belonging to The Local 8 Brick Layers Union. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Horace and Bertha Keith Waldrop; four brothers, Charles, Jerry, Gene and Donald Waldrop; and a sister, Emily Still. Survivors include his wife, Mary S. Waldrop, Hoschton; two sons, Terry Waldrop (Myra), Auburn, and Tim Waldrop, Winder; two broth ers, William T. Waldrop, Crawford, and Derell Wal drop, Dacula; two sisters, Shirley Freeman, Loganville, and Alice Watkins, Buford; six grandchildren, Brayden, Savannah and Joshua Wal drop, Lauren Palmer (Spen cer), Alyson Dembkowski (Nate) and Samantha Pattillo (Matt); and two great-grand children, Sophie Waldrop and Parker Pattillo. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Janu ary 22, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home in Winder. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until service time. Smith Funeral Home, Wind er, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016 (18360) Danny Wilder WINDER - Danny Jackson Wilder, 57, passed away Sat urday, January 16, 2016. Mr. Wilder was born January 15, 1959, in Com merce, the son of the late Herman Ludwin and Bertha Luthi Wilder. He was a self- employed carpenter and of the Baptist denomination. He was preceded in death by sisters, Emma Lou Richie and Linda White, and brothers, Wil lard “Runt” Wilder and Mike Wilder. Survivors include, broth ers, C.L. Wilder, Commerce, and Jerry Wilder, Commerce; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 19, at the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce. com Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 20, 2016. NEED PRINTING? CALL 706-367-5233
