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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 9A-B Obituaries Donald Anderson JEFFERSON - Donald Gene Anderson, 77, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Mr. Anderson was bom in Great Falls, S.C., the son of the late A. B. Ander son Sr. and Nelle Gray Anderson. Mr. Ander son owned and oper ated the Commerce Pawn Shop, Anderson Jewelry, and was a member of the Winder Moose Lodge. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his brother, A.B. Anderson Jr.; and sister, Vivian Anderson. Survivors include his daugh ter and son-in-law, Lynn and Randy McKinney, Jefferson; granddaughters, Sydney Rob erts, Athens, Madyson McKin ney, and Morgan McKinney and grandson, Maverick McKinney, all of Jefferson; and two neph ews. The funeral service was held on Sunday, September 4, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Mobley officiating. The burial was in the Evans Memory Gardens with Scott McKinney, Maverick McKinney, Brice Ramsey, Jon Horn, Jim Bailey Jr., and Jimmy Brown honored as pallbearers. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (875) Jarrell 0. (Mr. Jack) Anthony ‘Jack’ Anthony, a lifelong resident of the Center Commu nity in Jackson County, passed away quietly on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, following a brief illness. He was 93 years old. Mr. Anthony was a member of the Center United Methodist Church his entire life. He retired from a long career with the Georgia Power Company. He was a veteran of World War II, with his service in Okinawa and Korea during the war, and was a member of the Albert Gordon Post 56 of the American Legion in Jefferson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maude and Fred Anthony; a brother, Francis Anthony; and a sister, June Anthony Elder. Survivors include his son, Jerry Anthony, Athens; daugh ter, Jane Anthony Carroll (Dave), Vidalia, and grandchil dren, Matt Phillips (Jodi) and Ashley Phillips Perry (Billy); one great-grandson Luke Perry, all of Vidalia; and sister, Bennie Anthony Heard of the Center Community. Mr. Anthony was married for many years to the late Von- nie Johnston of Dallas, Texas. Her children, Cindy, Duff, Pam, Julie, Mark and Mike have remained very special in his life. The family wishes to thank Juanita Henson and her family, Andy, Amanda, and Shelby for many years of care and loving friendship. Funeral services were held at Bernstein Funeral Home on Friday, September 2. Burial was at the Center United Method ist Church Cemetery in Cen ter. Post Chaplin Wayne Brown conducted the funeral service and Post 56 members provided its final salute ceremony. Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuner- alhome.com. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. Dwayne Bramlett Dwayne Gentry Bramlett, 57, died Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Abbey Hospice House in Social Circle, Ga. Born in Winder, he was the son of Shirley Ward Bramlett and the late Carl Eugene Bramlett. Dwayne was a 1976 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. After high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dedra Ann Bram lett. Surviving in addition to his mother include a daughter, Dione Michele Ashley (James), Greenwood, S.C.; a fiance, Becky; brother, David Eugene Bramlett (Zana), Winder; two sisters, Debra Ann Williams (Roy), Winder, and Kathy Elaine Bolling (Bill), Comer; two grandchildren, Mayson and Riley Ashley; and many loved nephews and nieces. Graveside services for fam ily and closest friends will be held September 10, at Bethabra Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to Abbey Hospice House, 215 Azalea Court, Social Circle, GA 30025. Phoenix Funeral Home, Conyers, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. Thomas Carbaugh Sr. MAYSVILLE - Thomas Eugene Carbaugh, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at his residence with family. Mr. Carbaugh was born in Franklin County. Pa., on July 11, 1942, the son of the late Brady LeRoy and Helen Clever Carbaugh. He was a member of Homer Baptist Church, had served in the Navy and was retired. Mr. Carbaugh was also preceded in death by his sib lings, Patricia Marie Mowen, Faye Lyne Sprenkle and Rich ard Lee Carbaugh. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Vyone Carbaugh, Maysville; children, Martina “Tina” LaRae and Richard Pus- bach, Maysville, Tammy Lee and Darryl Daniels, Maysville, Tonia May and Scott Sisk, Bra- selton, and Thomas Eugene Carbaugh Jr. and Julie Car baugh, Auburn; seven grand children; siblings, Brady Leroy Carbaugh, Jr., Green Castle, Pa., Carolyn Louise Shatzer, Chambersburg, Pa., Amos Rob ert Carbaugh, Mercersburg, Pa., and Dennis Wayne Carbaugh, Green Castle, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, September 2, in the Chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Rev. Charles Crabbe officiated. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements. Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneral- homes.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (19078) Mamie Sue Chandler DANIELSVILLE - Mamie Sue Roberts Chandler, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Born in Comer, she was the daughter of the late John David Roberts and Anna Dove Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Chandler. Survivors include her chil dren, Wayne (Lydia) Chandler and Stacy (Andrea) Chandler; siblings, Louise Hardeman and Lois Gunnells; and grandchil dren, Lance, Hunter, Colton, Camille and Colby Chandler. Funeral services were held Friday, September 2, at Union Baptist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were Lance Chandler, Hunter Chandler, Colby Chan dler, Colton Chandler, Joe Gun nells, and Donnie Harper. Donations may be made to the Union Baptist Church Building Fund - Growing for God's Glory, 2900 Highway 106, Hull, GA 30646. Lord and Stephens, Daniels- ville, was in charge of arrange ments. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (081) Pamela Cousineau WINDER - Pamela Glennie Cousineau, 72, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Phyl lis Page; and brother, Norman Glennie. Survivors include her hus band, Frank Cousineau, Winder; sons, Thomas Gibbons, Buford, Timothy Gibbons, Cumming, and Daniel Gibbons, Winder; daughter, Jennifer Gibbons, Gainesville; step-daughter, Kerry Paine, Kissimmee, Fla.; step-son, Peter Cousineau, Bra- selton; and 12 grandchildren. Mrs. Cousineau was born April 6, 1944, in Marlboro, Conn. She was a school bus driver for Hall County, office manager for Elk Roofing, and an underwriter for Traveler's Insurance Company until 1994. She was a member of 12 Stone Church in Dacula. She was a loving wife, mother, grand mother and friend and she loved cruising. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 10, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Queen of 12 Stone Church officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 10, from 10 a.m. until time of service. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneral- home.com. Arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (19077) James Evans CLARKESVILLE - (Ret.) MAJ James Henry Evans, 79, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016, at his residence fol lowing a brief illness. He was born on Octo ber 15, 1936, in Pender grass, the son of the late Paul R. and Vivian Nabors Evans. He was retired from the United States Army as a Major after serving two tours in Vietnam and was the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal along with other awards, medals and accommodations. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Danny Evans. He was a loving husband and father and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Luciana Evans; daughter, Susie (Sizar) Zaher; grandchildren, Christo pher and James Zaher; broth ers, Billy, Neal, Bruce, Donnie, Ronnie, Davis and Eddie Evans; sisters, Edna England and Pau line Maxey; and 18 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, August 26, at Sykes Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to www.sykesfuneral- home.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. Allie Farmer NICHOLSON - Allie Sea- graves Farmer, 92, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at Univer sity Hospital in Augusta. Mrs. Farmer was born in Nicholson, the daughter of the late Birdie and Mary Ann Strickland Seagraves. She was a member of New Har mony Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by her hus band, Arnell Farmer; and a son, Ronnie Farmer. Survivors include her daugh ter, Gayle Lemke (Jimmy), Augusta; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 9, at New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Andy Edwards officiating. Interment will fol low in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Harmony Baptist Church, 8816 Hwy. 334, Nicholson, GA 30565. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (622) Joseph Hughes ATHENS - Joseph H. Hughes, 72, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016. He was born June 17, 1944, in Athens, the son of the late Charles H. and Nelle Hughes. Mr. Hughes retired from West- inghouse/ ABB after 25 years of service, and became the family life and children's minister at Galilee Christian Church in Jef ferson. He was currently retired and a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sherie Hughes; son, Scott Hughes; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Hughes; daughters, Stacey Phillips and Kelly Con ley; sons-in-law, Lance Phillips and Michael Conley; grand children, Austin, Avery, Adam, Andrew, Makenzi, Quinn, and Brooke; sister, Serena Hawkins; brother, Guy Hughes; and sis- ter-in-law, Patricia Hughes. Memorial services were held Thursday, September 1. Donations may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30622. Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuner- alhome.com. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. Dana LeFevre HOMER - Dana Marie Ben nett LeFevre, 29, died Friday, September 2, 2016. Mrs. LeFevre was born in Commerce, the daughter of Sharon Bennett of Colbert and the late, Danny Lamar Bennett. Mrs. LeFevre was a monofila ment processing operator for Ethicon. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her hus band, Travis LeFevre, Homer; daughters, Danny Rose LeFe vre, Jadyn Tana LeFevre, and Rilee Marie LeFevre. all of Homer; grandfather, Harold Allen (Karen Crane), Carlton; and grandmothers, Betty Ben nett, Homer, and Munjo Jack- son (Tom),Colbert. A memorial service was held Monday, September 5, from Nails Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Duane Eller offi ciating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (622) Virginia Nash STATHAM - Virginia E. Nash, 90, formerly of Duluth, entered the presence of the Lord Sunday, September 4, 2016. Virginia was a member of First Baptist Church of Dacula, as well as the Barrow County Senior Center. She was preced ed in death by her parents, and sons, Johnny and Wayne Nash. Survivors include her loving children, Judy Ginn, Pamela Sloan, Vicky Erskine, Dale Nash, Michael Nash, Traci Howard, and Randall Nash; sis ter, Jean Neal; brother, Kenneth New; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many other loving family and friends. Funeral services honoring the life of Virginia will be held on Thursday, September 8, at 2 pm., at Tom M. Wages Law- renceville Chapel with Pastor Mark Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in Duluth City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 7, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers the fam ily requests memorial donations to be made to Gideon's Bible through the First Baptist Church of Dacula. Condolences may be sent to or viewed at www.wagesfuner- alhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (19806) Nonnie Sue Payne HOSCHTON - Nonnie Sue Payne, 72, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her hus band of 50 years, Rev. Charles Payne; par ents, Jim and Edna Roberts Hig gins; sister, Nell Gilleland; and brother, Waymon Higgins. Survivors include her daugh ter, Sheila Payne, Hoschton; brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Rosa Higgins, Winder; sis ter and brother-in-law, Lona and Kenneth Thompson, Law renceville; sister-in-law, Lottie Higgins, Dahlonega; and sever al nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Mrs. Payne was born April 26, 1944, in Duluth. She was retired in customer service and a member of the Peoples Bap tist Church in Jefferson. She was known for her homemade banana pudding and home made fudge. She loved going to church, crocheting and always doing for others. She loved her God and family and was loved by all. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 2, in the cha pel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Hagwood and Jackie Payne officiating. Interment was at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneral- home.com. Arrangements were by Flani gan Funeral Home. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (19077) ‘Bill’Shirley COMMERCE - William “Bill” Winford Shirley, 82, died Friday, September 2, 2016. Mr. Shirley was born in Homer, the son of the late, W.T. and Margie Arflin Shir ley. Mr. Shir ley was the retired owner of the Pancake House Res taurant and Skate-A-Rama. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Mr. Shirley was also preceded in death by his son, Clinton Shirley. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Parr Shirley, Com merce; daughters, Tammy Sexton, Ocala, Fla., and Betty Lane Owensby, Nicholson; sons, Dean Shirley, Commerce, Jimmy Shirley, Cornelia, Greg Shirley, Hollywood, Ga., and Ricky Wood, Nicholson; broth er, Charles Shirley, Cornelia; sisters, Christine Pritchett and Virginia Chastain, both of Cor nelia; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, September 5, from Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (622) Clyde Smith Jr. HOSCHTON - Clyde R. Smith, Jr., 70, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Clyde was in the banking industry for over 40 years in Atlanta. He was a member of Northeast Church in Braselton. Clyde was a loving husband, son-in-law, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde R. Smith, Sr. and Fran ces Hutto Smith; brothers, Ed Smith and Ernest Smith; and sister Margaret Ballard. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Theresa Huckeba Smith; mother-in-law, Jean Heitzman; son, Scott Smith and wife Amy; daughter, Wendy S. Smith and husband Blair; sister, Kathy Riding; grandchildren, Greyson Lee, Koby Smith, Nat alie Smith, and Lexy Smith. Memorial services were held Friday, September 2, at North east Church in Braselton, with the Revs. Larry Askew and Rus sell Harbin officiating. Contributions may be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA, 30096, or to The Journey at Northeast Church. Arrangements were by Law- son Funeral Home, Hoschton. http://www.lawsonfuneral- home.org Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (19646) Robert Van Duren WINDER - Robert S. Van Duren, 60, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016, after battling lung cancer for 12 months. While the last year was dif ficult due to several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, he was able to see his daughter, Shannon Van Duren, graduate from college in May, as well as spend this past Christmas with his family. He was surrounded by his family at the end. Robert was preceded in death by his father, H. W. Van Duren; and sister, Bonnie Van Duren. Survivors include a daugh ter, Shannon Van Duren, Mari etta; mother, Joanne Van Duren, Winder; brother, A1 Van Duren (Susan Cleveland), Stillwater, Minn.; sister, Karen Van Duren (Kevin Maxwell), Lawrencev ille; nephews, Dan Van Duren (Jessica LaFine), Maple Grove, Minn., and Nate Van Duren, Minnetonka, Minn.; step-neph ew, Matthew Maxwell; and step-niece, Andrea Maxwell, both of Lawrenceville; great- niece, Norah Van Duren, Maple Grove, Minn.; and lastly, his border collie Jack. His family is following his wishes that no official funeral or memorial service be held. His request was to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, those who wish can make a donation to the American Cancer Society, or to the building fund of the First Presbyterian Church of Winder, where Robert sang in the choir until he was unable to sing because of the cancer. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. Frances Walden WINDER - Frances J. Walden, 91, passed away Mon day, September 5, 2016. A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Walden was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Mary Etta Mize Jordan. She was preceded by her husband, Wil lie T. Walden; daughter, Brenda W. Odum; and son, Jerald W. Walden. Mrs. Walden was a homemaker and was a member of Winder Christian Church. Surviving are children. Bill and Joyce Walden, Winder, Ellis and Jackie Walden, Winder, Richard Walden, Sharpsburg, Teresa and Bob Hixson, Wat- kinsville, and Lisa and Robert Roux, Winder; sisters, Dorothy J. Norton, Tucker, and Norma Jean Webb, Florida; son-in-law, Gerald Odum, Campton; sister- in-law, Ruby Jordan, Snellville; 17 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Please read then recycle this newspaper. A funeral service was held Thursday, September 8, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Mor ris officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home of Winder was in charge of arrangements. Online con dolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (19080) ‘Cuter’Free LULA - Geraldine “Cuter” Stanley Free, 75, died. Born in Habersham County on May 31, 1941, Mrs. Free was the daughter of the late J. C. and Beulah Wade Stanley. Mrs. Free was a seamstress at Gainesville Manufacturing and she was of the Holiness denom ination. She enjoyed garden ing rose bushes and going to flea markets and yard sales. Mrs. Free was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Free; granddaughter, Robin Free; brothers, George Meeks and Donald Stanley; brother-in-law, Robert E. Holland; and sister- in-law, Connie Stanley. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Doris Free, Alto; sister, Susie Holland, Alto; sister and broth- er-in-law, Janell and Melvin Thompson, Lula; special niece and her husband, Selena and Dana Roach and their son, Logan; grandchildren, Sandy Free, Alto, Amy Hunter, Lula, Chris Ivester, Lula, Michael Ivester, Alto, and Katie Free, Alto; as well as seven great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 6, from the Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville. The Revs. Scott Ledbetter and Sanford Kimbrell officiated with interment in the Whitehall Baptist Church Cem etery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at Hillside- MemorialChapel.com . Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. (19167) ‘Pat’Hunter MONROE - Doris “Dot” Pauline Hunter, 89, died on Monday, September 5, 2016. She was born in Atlanta on February 19, 1927, the daughter of the late Eunice Brown Smith and William Grady Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben E. Hunter; her daughter, Brenda Cooley Keller; and granddaughter Brit tany Cooley. Survivors include her daugh ter and son-in-law, Sandra and Joe Brooks, Monroe; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Sylvia Smith, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Tara Brooks and Tammy Ault; and great-grand children, William Ault, Kaitlyn Ault, and Hannah Brooks. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 8, , at 1:30 p.m., in the chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with Jeffrey Smith officiating. Inter ment will follow at Westlawn Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Monroe, is in charge of arrange ments. Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfuner- alhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016. Robert Taylor COMER - Robert Eldon Taylor, 77, died Thursday August 25, 2016, surrounded by family. Bob was born in Logan County, Ky. on June 5, 1939, the son of Chaplain Major Wil liam Neil Taylor of the United States Army and Alice Runner Taylor. Rev erend Major Taylor served in World War II and in Korea, as well as Chaplain of the Methodist Chapel of Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Bob was preceded in death by sisters, Lucy Pearl, Alice Neil, and Dora. He served briefly as an Air man in the United States Air Force. Bob loved spending time in nature, visiting zoological parks and historic museums, looking at train photos, studying math, physics, astronomy, philosophy, languages, and listening to clas sical music. He also enjoyed talking and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his daugh ter, Lynn Taylor Janeway and husband Alex, Knoxville Tenn.; son, Thomas Eldon Taylor and wife Courtney; and first grand son Tatum, Ft Collins, Colo.; nephews, William R. Johnson and wife Ramona, Georgetown, S.C., and David Neil Johnson and wife Renee, Virginia; and niece, Alice Beth Johnson and husband Steve, Neeces, S.C. A memorial service was held at his private residence in Comer on Saturday, September 10. Donations may be made to the Georgia Historical Society and Wounded Warrior Project Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 7, 2016.
