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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-B Obituaries William Aikens Jr. LULA - William Johnny Aikens Jr., 66, passed away Thursday October 20, 2016. Mr. Aikens was born in Jackson County, the son of Lizzette Aikens and the late William Johnny Aikens Sr. He served in the United States Army and National Guard for 33 years and later worked as a correc- tional officer for Lee Arrendale Institute. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Patricia White Aikens, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Pat rick and Renee Hill Aikens, Lula; granddaughters, Brynn Aikens, Drew Aikens; and siblings, Mary Rhodes, Mar garet Brookshire, Kenneth Aikens, and Cheryl Bryson. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 22, at Pine Grove Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jamie Smith and Ernie Bryson officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery. Condolences may be made online at wardsfh.com Ward's Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. Donald Benton COMMERCE Donald Stephen Benton, 68, died Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Benton was born in Commerce, the son of the late Guy and Ruby Smith Benton. He was a retired carpenter. Survivors include his son, Michael Keith, Duluth; and sisters, Elaine Beck, Com merce, and Carolyn Gay, Dearing, Ga. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 27, at 3 p.m., from Harmony Chris tian Church Cemetery with Dr. Kent Barrett officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (622) Betty Brock NICHOLSON Betty E. Brock, 78, died Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Brock was born in Atlanta, the daughter of the late Emmett and Mildred Matthews Evans. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and was a librarian at Nicholson Public Library. Survivors include her husband, Marvin (Odene) Brock, Nicholson; sons, Dar rell Brock and Dennis Brock, both of Nicholson; daugh ter, Donna Compton, Comer; grandchildren, Casey Brock, Marley Vaughn, Shannon Anderson, Derrick Brock, David Brock, Bobby Comp ton, Jesse Compton and Brock Compton; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 25, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Interment was in Howington Cemetery Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (622) Olive Mozelle Clark COMMERCE Olive Mozelle Clark, 90, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Northridge Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Blanche Scar borough of Madison County. She is pre ceded in death by her hus band of 54 years, Howard Clark. Mrs. Clark was a native of Madison County and a house wife, who worked on the farm, alongside her husband, raising seven daughters. She enjoyed cooking, canning and sewing for her family. Mrs. Clark was a faithful mem ber of her church. Crossroads Worship Center, formerly Commerce Church of God. The funeral was held on Friday, October 21, at the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. The Rev. Gary Thompson officiated, with the Rev. John Webber, Mrs. Clark's former long-time pas tor, and granddaughter, Ange la Gary, speaking. Survivors include her seven daughters, Lorene Dove, Colbert; Sarah Gary, Lynda Ayers and Roberta Owensby, all of Commerce; Deborah Lin, Albuquerque, N.M.; Wanda Stearns, Cumming; and Audrey Harmon, Spar tanburg, S.C.; four brothers, Frank Scarborough, Blacks- hear; the late Harold Scarbor ough, the late Jim Scarbor ough and the late Glen Scar borough; and three sisters, Betty Ruth Gillian and Alva Hay, both of Bogart; and the late Nellie Joe Scarborough. The survivors also include 12 grandchildren, Tommy Dove, Jennifer Adams, Angie Gary, Amanda Myler, Mat thew Craig, Abraham Lin, Joshua Latimer, Jonathan Miller, Benjamin Dills, Phil lip Dills, Hope Harmon and Faith Harmon. Mrs. Clark had nine great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mat thew Craig, Jonathan Miller, Joshua Latimer, Phillip Dills, Benjamin Dills and Jake Myler. Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. ‘Buster’ Cleveland Jr. ALTO - Louie William "Buster” Cleveland, Jr., 83, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Mr. Cleveland was born on January 14, 1933, in Atlanta, the son of the late Louie Wil liam Cleveland, Sr. and Vir ginia Schmid Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert H. Cleveland; and three grandsons, Cody Cleveland, Ben Kimbrell, and Chris Chapman. Mr. Cleve land was a University of Georgia graduate with a Mas ter's Degree in Education. He was a United States Marine Coips veteran having proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He also taught at the Naval Air Technical Training Cen ter in Jacksonville, Fla. He served on the Georgia State Board of Technical and Adult Education for eight years. Buster was Vice President of Cleveland Electric Com pany with 40 years of service as well as Past President of the Southeastern Chapter of Electrical Apparatus Service Association. Mr. Cleveland was a member of First Baptist Church of Cornelia and past treasurer of Men's Ministries. Survivors include his lov ing wife of 64 years, Anita Smith Cleveland, Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Jill and David Chapman, Milledgeville, and Holly and Mark Murphy, Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Vann and Kathy Cleveland, Atlanta; and four grandsons, Taylor Cleveland, Bart Kim brell, Shane Murphy, and Kyle Muiphy. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 23, at Whit field Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Steve Doran officiating. A private interment was held at Yonah Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Cor nelia, P.O. Box 96, Cornelia, Georgia 30531. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes. com. Arrangements were in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Bald win. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (499-62.05) ‘Chuck’Fisk HOSCHTON Jon Charles "Chuck" Fisk, 76, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. Chuck was retired from CSX Railroad after 39 years of employment. His career started with Union Pacific Railroad in Denver, Colo., in 1960 and his sales career and manage ment with the B&O Rail road, later became CSX, which enabled Chuck to live in five different states retiring in Jacksonville, Fla. Chuck served on the planning and zoning board for the City of Hoschton. He was involved in the neighbor hood watch program for The Village at Hoschton. Chuck loved his family, friends, life and traveling. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Geraldine "Ger- rie” Fisk; son, Jon Craig Fisk and wife Bernadette, Suwanee; daughters, Lorrie Ruddick and husband Lee, Hoschton, and Janell Garver and husband Brian, Snell- ville; seven grandchildren, Lauren, Cory, Katie, Con ner, Brandon, Courtney, and Travis; great-grandchildren, Kristian and Karson; and many relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 5, at 11 a.m., at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Garv er officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services. Donations may be made to the following organizations. The Wounded Warrior Proj ect at woundedwarriorpro- ject.org, St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital at stjude, org or Hospice of Northeast Georgia, 2150 Limestone Parkway #222, Gainesville, GA 30501. Arrangements are by Law- son Funeral, Hoschton, www.lawsonfuneralhome. org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (19646) Gary Lee Fowler HOSCHTON Gary Lee Fowler, 76, entered into rest, Saturday, October 22, 2016. Mr. Fowler was born in Dennison, Ohio, the son of the late Stewart and Dorothy Ferguson Fowler. He was a Unit ed States Air Force veteran, a retired sales engi neer in the construc tion indus try, a mem ber of the Albert Gordon Post # 56 of the American Legion, and a member of Galilee Christian Church. Mr. Fowler was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Fowler; and a sister, Shirley Buchko. Mr. Fowler was the loving husband of 56 years of Doris Fox Fowler, Hoschton. Survivors include two sons, Brian Fowler, Conyers, and Keith Fowler, Parkers burg, W.Va.; a sister, Marleen Bomar and her husband Dave of Nampa, Idaho; grand children, Evan Fowler, Jber, Alaska, Conner Fowler, Hur ricane, W.Va., and Abigail Fowler, Hurricane, W.Va.; ten nieces and nephews; and seven great-nieces and great- nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 27, from the Galilee Christian Church with Minis ter Nick Vipperman officiat ing. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 28, at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, Ga. Members of the Albert Gordon Post 56 of the American Legion will be honored as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memori als may be made to the Amer ican Legion for Boys and Girls State, 309 Lee Street, Jefferson, GA 30549, or to the Galilee Christian Church All In Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Road, Jeffer son, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016, (875-59.95) Rickey Griggs ATHENS - Rickey Leon Griggs, 71, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He was born in Birming ham, Ala. on September 2, 1945 and was a member of Attica Baptist Church in Ath ens (Jackson County). Mr. Griggs was a retired worker from UGA and worked as a bus driver for the Jackson County School System for many years. He was preced ed in death by his parents, Claude and Guinell Griggs. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Teresa Griggs; daughter, Karen Carnes; grandsons, Kyle Vinings and Jaden Carnes; granddaugh ter, Kensley Carnes; great- granddaughter, Kylie Vin ings; sister and broth er-in-law, Diane and James Kin- ley; broth ers and sisters-in- law, David and Sang Sun Griggs, Charlie and Ellen Griggs; and a cousin that was raised and loved as a brother, Danny Fleming; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 29, at 2 p.m., at Attica Bap tist Church. The family will receive visitors at 1 p.m. Donations may be made to the Building Fund of Attica Baptist Church, 4352 Leba non Church Rd., Athens, GA 30607. Online condolences may be offered at www.bernstein- funeralhome.com. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. Mary Edna Harrison COMMERCE Mary Edna Harber Harrison, 94, died Friday, October 21, 2016, at Brookside Assisted Living. Mrs. Harrison was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late James J. Harber Sr. and Drucilla Harber. Mrs. Harrison was a homemaker and a member of Commerce Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband, Mal colm R. (Bud) Harrison; sisters, Roberta Bolton and Janet Hicks; and brothers, George Harber, James J. "Sonny" Harber, Jr., and Wil liam N. “Buddy" Harber. Survivors include her daughter, Amy Harrison Rowe (William V.), Clarks Summit, Pa.; two grandsons, Michael H. Rowe and James Wyant Rowe (Alexis); and sisters, Rebecca Dixon, Com merce, and Alice Linton, Atlanta. Following a private inter ment, memorial services were held Wednesday, October 26, from Commerce Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeff Cain officiating. Little-Wai'd Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (622) Barbara Howington HARTWELL Barbara Fulcher Howington, 74, for merly of Jefferson, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. Mrs. Howington was born in Athens, the daugh ter of the late Austin and Mivred Spinks Fulcher. Mrs. How ington was the owner of Jefferson Business Service, specializ ing in tax preparation. Survivors include her hus band, Herschel Howington, Hartwell; daughter, Brook Rooks and her husband Scott, Jefferson; son, Cliff How ington, Hartwell; son, Shane Howington and his wife Rachel, Carnesville; daugh ter, Allison Romines and her husband Ryan, Gainesville; brothers, Roger Fulcher, Ath ens, Homer Joe Fulcher and Terry Fulcher, both of Jeffer son; sisters, Denise Temple, Jefferson, and Elaine Carter, Elberton; seven grandchil dren; and one great-grand child. Funeral services were held Monday, October 24, from the Chapel of Evans Funer al Home with the Rev. Irby Stanley officiating. Burial was in Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Gentle men honored as pallbearers were Todd, Ty, Jason, Austin, Ryan and Chad Fulcher, and Jud and Kyle Temple. Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, Jackson West Camp, P.O. Box 755, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.' October 26, 2016. (875) Kenneth Howington NICHOLSON Ken neth Mitchell Howington, 83, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Gentiva Hospice IPU at Athens Regional. Mr. Howington was born in Nicholson, the son of the late, Otha and Callene Elizabeth McWhorter Howington. Mr. Howington was retired from the Univer- |j||jjj|jj gia, member of Nichol- • son Baptist Church, a convention singer, and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Loggins Howing ton, Nicholson; daughter, Melody Sayer, Athens; sis ters, Pat Ayers and Onelia Wallace, both of Nicholson; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 21, from Nicholson Baptist Church with the Rev. Troy Herbert officiating with the interment in the Nicholson Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (622) Rev. Charles Morrison COMMERCE Rev. Charles R. Morrison, 69, died Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Rev. Morrison was born in Commerce, the son of the late David W. and Bertha Eubanks Morrison. He was a member of Wesley Chapel Community Church. He was a United States Ail- Force dis abled Vietnam War veteran. He attended Commerce Pub lic Schools, San Antonio Col lege, the Community College of the Air Force, and Pied mont College. Rev. Morrison was a retired United Method ist minister and served on the board of directors at Vic tory Mission of the Americas. He was a life member of VFW Post 14000, member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter J.B. Connaly #2, and a member of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Garrett Morrison, Commerce; children, Sonya Heinz White, Gainesville, Fla., Bobby Morrison, Port Arthur, Texas, and Jennifer Diaz, Dacula; and four grand children. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 25, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Wayne Douglas and Ryan Melton officiating. Interment was in Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (622) Edward Owens Jr. WINDER Edward (Kokomo) Mason Owens, Jr., 74, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. Edward was born in St. Petersburgh, Fla. He was a long-term employee of LaFarge, driving large equip ment in the rock quarry. Edward drove a school bus for many years for Barrow County School System before becoming ill. He was pre ceded in death by his parents, Edward M. Owens, Sr. and Anna Marie Owens; and a brother, Fred Owens. Survivors include his brother, James Owens, St. Petersburgh, Fla. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, is in charge of arrangements. wwwlawsonfuneralhome. org Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. Susan Porterfield ROYSTON - Miss Susan Porterfield, 69, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Miss Porterfield was born in Atlanta on October 15, 1947, the daughter of the late Joe Porterfield and Patricia Sanders Porterfield. She was employed by the Madison County Board of Education as an educator. Miss Porter field was valedictorian of her class at the University of Georgia and a member of New Bethel Congregational Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by one sis ter, Norma Porterfield. Survivors include her beloved cats; and many cous ins and dear friends. Memorial services were held at New Bethel Congre gational Holiness Church on Wednesday, October 26, with the Revs. Tom Pritchett and Clay Huff officiating. Online condolences may be made by visiting www. pruittfluoyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (160) Tommy Sanders COMMERCE - Tommy Sanders, 60, died Monday, October 17, 2016, at his resi dence. Mr. Sanders was born in Commerce, the son of the late Robert Lee Sanders, Jr. and Grace Mason Sanders. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Sanders Mize. He was a house painter. Survivors include a broth er, Bobby Sanders, Statham. A memorial service was held Saturday, October 22, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Dr. David Bowen officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. (622) Roland Terilli Roland Edward Terilli passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at the age of 83. Roland was born on September 1, 1933, in The Bronx, N.Y. Soon after, his family moved to Miami, Fla., where he would grow up. He met his wife, Mary Beverly Baldwin at Miami Jackson High School. In 1953, while he was in the Marine Corps and she was in nurs ing school, they eloped because Mary was not allowed to be married while in nursing school. Roland enjoyed a long career at Southern Bell, later to become BellSouth. In 1982, Roland was transferred to the Atlanta area, where he was part of the team that imple mented the original 911 Sys tem across several southern states. After retiring from BellSouth in 1987, he and Mary Beverly remained in the Atlanta area. For Roland, his family was most important. His deep love and reverence of his wife lasted the 63 years of their marriage. They have four children, Deborah Wowk (Peter), Sugar Hill, Michael Terilli, Gales Ferry, Conn., Christopher Terilli, Decatur, and Timothy Terilli (Sandra), Statham. Roland had a dry wit which he used to put everyone at ease. He and Mary Beverly filled their home with love and laughter. Underlying this humor was a respect that Roland had for all people. He was a man of unwavering integrity and character and passed those values on to his children. Survivors include his wife, their four children, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and countless friends. The family wishes to pro vide a special thanks to Kathy Stone and the staff at Olive Branch where Roland spent his final months in a loving and caring environment. In lieu of flowers, contribu tions may be sent to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medi cal Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy, #222, Gainesville, GA 30501. www.nghs.com/ make-a-donation Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 26, 2016. Email obits to: obits@main- streetnews.com in microsoft word format. Mail to: The Banks County News P.O. Box 908, Jefferson, GA 30549
