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MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016 Obituaries Mary Lou Barnett NICHOLSON - Mary Lou Bar nett, 85, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Barnett was born in Nichol son, the daughter of the late Leon ard and Myrtle Pace Sanders. She was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church and was a home maker. Mrs. Barnett was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie “Sport” Barnett; and sons, Terry Barnett and Thad Barnett. Survivors include sons, Tony Barnett, Commerce, and Trey Bar nett and Todd Barnett, both of Nich olson; brothers, Charles Sanders, Pendergrass, and Doug Sanders, Bremerton, Wash.; seven grandchil dren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Mon day, November 7, at Antioch United Methodist Church with Dr. David Bowen and Rev. Marshall Bruner officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (622) Martha Sue Breedlove WINDER - Martha Sue (Harris) Breedlove, 87, passed away Tues day morning, November 1, 2016, following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of George Breedlove, who survives her. She was born in Winder on July 15, 1929, the youngest child of the late Robert and Claudia Har ris. She was preceded in death by her brothers Dana, Hugh, Robert, and Claude, and by her sister, Julia Harris Isaac. In addition to her husband, sur vivors include her sister-in-law, Claude Harris, Winder; brother-in- law Bob Isaac, Douglas, Alaska; brother-in-law. Tribble Breedlove and his wife Robinette, Monroe; and brother-in-law John Breedlove, High Shoals. She was a much loved aunt of her nieces and nephews, and leaves many cousins and friends. She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her. A memorial service was held Saturday, November 5, at the First Christian Church in Winder with the Revs. Cheryl Cloar and Tom Van Laningham officiating. Contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Wind er, or to a charity of one’s choosing. Arrangements were by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton., www. lawsonfuneralhome. org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (19646) Betty Carey DANIELSVILLE - Betty F. Carey, 88, went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, November 4, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Carey was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Lee and Ruth Fortson. She moved with her husband Alton to Athens and raised her daughters there. She attended Southern Business Col lege in Atlanta. Upon her retirement from the University of Georgia’s College of Education, they moved back to Madison County. Mrs. Carey was a lifelong member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She loved cooking, reading, and gathering with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her hus band, T. Alton Carey; and brother, Dwight Fortson. Survivors include daughters, Deborah C. (Russell) McCants and Denise C. (Doug) Thomas, both of Danielsville; brother, Pat (Mary Ann) Fortson, Crawford; sisters, Jackie F. (Royce) Brown, Com merce, and LeNelle (Tommy) Chas tain, Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren, Jordon Thomas, Ryan C. Thomas and Sarah Kate Thomas; nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly; along with many close friends, especially Terri Sexton Franks and Terrie Wages Seagraves, whom she loved as daughters. Funeral services were held at Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday, November 6, with the Revs. Glenn Guest and Dayton Logan officiat ing. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made be made to Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2150 Jones Chapel Road, Danielsville, GA 30633. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.pruittf- hroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (160) Erin Cass MAYSVILLE - Erin Rebecca Cass, 42, died Wednesday, Novem ber 2, 2016, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Cass was born in Stone Mountain, Ga. She was an artist, a “pirate,” and a rescuer of both peo ple and animals. She gave life and beauty to everything around her. She was of the spiritualist faith. Survivors include her husband, Terry Cass, Jr., Maysville; parents, Ronald W. and Mary Anne Harris Allison, Maysville; and her dog, Spencer, and all her animals. Memorials may be made to any no-kill animal shelter. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (622) Mary Sue Chandler WINDER - Mary Sue Chandler, 88, passed away Saturday, Novem ber 5, 2016, at her residence. A lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Lee and Annie Lucille Kirk Stapp. Mrs. Chandler was preceded in death by chil dren, Donna Kay Sikes and Mike Perry. She was a mem ber of Cal vary Baptist Church of Statham and was a retired L. P. N., hav ing served at Athens Regional Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Chandler Day, Winter- ville; grandchildren, Amy Barrett, Tim Sikes and Karen Clack, all of Winder, Matthew Day, Cleveland, Tenn. and Lauren Day, Winterville; 13 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Mon day, November 7, from Calvary Baptist Church with Dr. Ronnie Healan officiating. Interment was in Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Cem etery. Memorials may be made to Cal vary Baptist Church, 1975 GA 82, Statham, GA 30666. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (19080) Peggy Collins DANIELSVILLE - Peggy Elizabeth Collins, 73, died Friday, November 4, 2016, at Gentiva Hos pice in Athens Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Collins was born in Maysville, the daughter of the late W.C. and Bernice Stewart Dun can. She was a member of Liberty Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Collins. Survivors include her brother, Jimmy Duncan, Danielsville; sis- ters-in-law, Thelma Lynn and Clara Minish, both of Commerce; broth er-in-law, Trey Collins, Carnesville; special cousin, Ruby Hutcherson; special niece, Dale Scoggins; spe cial nephew, Wesley Duncan; and a number of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Tues day, November 8, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Glenn Lyles and John Ingham officiating. Interment was in Lib erty Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (622) Lewis Davidson ALTO - Lewis Daniel David son, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Born in Banks County on August 13, 1944, he was the son of the late Joe Dennis and Florean Meeks Davidson. Mr. Davidson proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked with Mount Ver non Mills for many years before start ing his own businesses. Mr. David son was the owner of Outback Wood Prod ucts, Inc. and a member of the New Life Fellowship Church. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Davidson was preceded in death by a broth er, Richard Davidson; and sister, Yvonne Chitwood. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Evalene Crocker Davidson, Alto; sons and daughter- in-law, Scott and Juanita Davidson, and Tracy Davidson, all of Alto; brothers and sisters-in-law, Perry and Sue Davidson, Alto, Jerry and Ginny Davidson, Cleveland, Ricky and Dale Davidson, Alto; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie Blalock, Alto, Brenda and Dale Ivie, Cheryl Poole, Frances and Rev. Lester Haynes, all of Baldwin, and Peggy Hamby, Phoenix City, Ala.; grand children, Justin and Julie David son, Bridget and Andy Baker, A.J. Davidson, Cassi Davidson, Logan Davidson, all of Alto; great-grand children, Bentley Davidson and Zander Baker, both of Alto; and a host of nieces, nephews, other rela tives, and friends. Funeral services were held Sun day, November 6, from the cha pel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Deron Crocker officiating. Interment was in the Mount Sinai Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery. An online guest register is avail able and may be viewed at www. mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (19090-60.25) ‘Bill’Davis DANIELSVILLE - William Ardell “Bill” Davis, 80, passed away in his sleep at his residence on Monday, November 7, 2016, fol lowing a long battle of heart disease and cancer. He was born May 28, 1936, the son of the late Horace and Annie Mae Davis at Watson Mill. Ardell was extremely proud of his family. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Davis. Survivors include his wife Mar tha Nash Davis, along with six children. Daughters, Dale Davis, Savannah, Marie Davis, Vanna, Sonja Turner (Rick), Salisbury, N.C., and Lisa Johnson, Ila; sons, Scott Morrison, Ila, and Art Davis (Edie), Danielsville; nine grand children, Amanda, Catherine, Hold en, Holly, Haley, Jessica, Chris tian, Taylor and Emma; five great grandchildren, Russ, Riley, Corbin, Gracie and Iman; and two sisters, Doris Crowe and Mary Jackson, Danielsville. It would be hard to summarize all of the things that Ardell did in his lifetime. He proudly served as a young man in the United States Air Force during the Korean Con flict and was a long standing member of the Masons, where he held a 32nd degree. He supported his fam ily working at General Times in Athens, where he retired and then afterwards farmed with his father. Ardell loved to spend time deer hunting with his sons and friends. He especially enjoyed his Thurs day evenings at Greg Fitzpatrick’s “Road Kill Cafe”, where he and his friends would cook and spend time together. We know he would like to thank Greg Fitzpatrick, Frank Tyner and other friends too numerous to list, that stopped by and checked on him. He valued each of you and you were very much appreciated and loved by him. Ardell requested that everyone celebrate his life rather than mourn. He is in a healed body today spend ing time with his brother, John, hunting and running in the fields like they did as boys, and sitting down to dinner with his daddy and mama. To all his hunting friends, he wants you to know he has the perfect deer stand and spot to hunt, asks that you think of him this season, and that he will be there to salute you as you bring the big one home. The family would like to thank Dr. Harvey Ouzts and Staff at Oconee Heart and Vascular for their exceptional care and devotion to Ardell, along with Saint Mary’s Hospice. A time of gathering for friends and family was held on Tuesday, November 8, at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville. Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. w ww. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (081-83.35) Brenda Jo Harbin COMMERCE - Brenda Jo Bar rett Harbin, 74, of Commerce, died Thursday, November 3, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Harbin was born in Lula, the daughter of the late Arthur and Blanche McIntyre Barrett. She was a member of Maysville Baptist Church. Mrs. Harbin was a parapro at Jackson County High School Mrs. Harbin was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Trotter; and brother, Charles Barrett. Survivors include her husband, Rev. David Harbin, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Tony LeRoy, Seneca, S.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Tracey Harbin, Cumming, Alan and Tammy Harbin and Joel and Heath er Harbin, all of Jefferson; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and John Miller, Gainesville; eight grandchil dren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sun day, November 6, at Maysville Bap tist Church with Dr. Shane Rober son and the Rev. Clack Stubbs offi ciating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Gainesville. Donations may be made to Gide ons International, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, GA 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (622) Jean Harris COMMERCE - Jean Minish Hardman Harris, 74, died on Mon day, November 7, at her residence. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Fer ris Minish and Cecile Simmons Minish. Mrs. Harris was a member of Erastus Christian Church, and she attended until declin ing health prevented her from attend ing. She was preceded her in death by her first husband, Ronnie Hardman; brothers, Lammie Minish and Billy Minish; and sister, Mary Gillespie Chandler. Survivors include her husband, Howard Harris; daughter, Sheila Hardman McElreath (Kevin) Knight, Athens; son, Ronald (Mela nie) Hardman, Commerce; broth er, Johnny (Brenda) Minish, Ila; sisters, Nelda Whitsel and Susan (Keith) Steed, both of Ila, Madge Stewart, Commerce, Glenda (Den nis) Hogan, Hoschton, and Nita (John) Bellamy, Athens; five grand children; and five great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 9, at Eras tus Christian Church with the Revs. Please read then recycle this newspaper. Bill Hayes and Steve Parker offici ating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Erastus Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce. com Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (476) ‘Pat’Love COMMERCE - Patricia “Pat” Silman Love, 71 passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Mrs. Love was born in Jefferson, the daughter of the late Henry Max well Silman and Rena Mae Payne Silman. Mrs. Love was a member of the Nichol son Baptist Church and was a home maker. Mrs. Love was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Silman Ray. Survivors include her daughter, Dell Cum mings Kellum and her husband Michael, Commerce; brother, Bobby Silman, Martinez; sister, Maxine Edwards, Monroe; grand children, Austin Smith, Athens, and Brad Smith, Griffin; great-grand child, Chael Smith, Athens; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Monday, November 7, in the Cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Rising officiating. A private family burial took place afterwards in the Woodbine Cem etery with Treva Green honored as a pallbearer. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hos pital, 501 St Jude Place, Mem phis, TN 38105, Source Code: IIQ040799001. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (875) Scott “Tiger” Ramsey QUANAH, TEXAS - Scott R. “Tiger” Ramsey, 66, formerly from Riverdale, Ga. and Phoenix, Ariz., passed away suddenly on Friday, October 28, 2016. He was born November 17, 1949, during Typhoon Allen, while his father who was in the Air Force was stationed on Guam. Ramsey was a United States Army veteran, Vietnam veteran, and life time VFW member. He was of the Baptist denomination. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver M. Ramsey and Louise A.M. Ramsey; grandparents, Ernest and Kathryn Bruegger and Ada Mae Ramsey; sisters, Chestene and Kathy Ramsey; beloved uncle, Homer Bruegger; pal (dog) Sheba; and many aunts and uncles. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Joyce Ramsey, Texas; sons, Scott Ramsey Jr. and Jason Ramsey, both of Arizona, and Owen Sim mons and his wife Stephanie, Geor gia; daughters, Toni and her hus band Eric, Alabama, and Brenda Morgan, Georgia; brothers, Ron nie, Hawaii, Michael, Arizona, and Chester and his wife Michelene, Oregon; sisters, Louise McKelvey and husband Gene, Georgia, Deb bie Edmondson, Florida, and Car ole Burnham, Arizona; and numer ous grandchildren, great-grandchil dren, nieces and nephews. He gave so much of himself to others. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, broth er and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him, espe cially his nephew John. Scott was his mentor and friend as well as an uncle. He lived his life with honor. He loved God, his country and family. He requested to be cremated and have his ashes brought back to Georgia. “He wanted no funeral or tears,” family members said. “Just to celebrate life and give to your favorite Veterans charity.” The family will have a celebra tion of life at a later date. “God bless you all,” family members said. “See you in the sun sets.” Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. Elijah Robinson Elijah Richie Robinson, infant son of Richie and Adrienne Jackson Robinson of Nicholson, died Tues day, November 1, 2016, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include his brothers, Andrew Robinson and Carter Robinson, both of Gainesville; sister, Cath erine Robinson, Gainesville; and grandparents, Darrell and Shelia Jackson, Nicholson, and Richard and Wanda Robinson, Gainesville. Graveside services were held Friday, November 4, at Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Williams offi ciating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (622) Shirley Spierto ROYSTON - Shirley Annette Jones Spierto, 70, a resident of Brown Rehabilitation in Royston, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Born in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Joe Brown Jones and Gertrude Gordon Jones. Mrs. Spierto lived in the Atlanta area most of her life, where she worked for the CDC. She attended the First Baptist Church of Atlanta and was a member of Danielsville Baptist Church. She was a Bible Scholar, accomplished artist and she received a scholarship to Bre- nau University. Mrs. Spierto was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Jones; brother-in-law, Don ald Turner; sister-in-law, Janie Jones; and nephew, Greg Turner. Survivors include her siblings, Donald Jones, Brannon O’Neal Jones (Mildred), Alice Jones Turn er Phillips (Bill) and Doug Jones (Dianne); and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Fri day, November 4. Interment was in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www. lordandstephens .com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (081) Thomas Stovall Sr. Thomas Nelson Stovall Sr., 89, lifelong resident of Madison Coun ty, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2016. Born at Stovall’s Crossing, he was the son of the late George Nel son Stovall and Fannie Stevenson Stovall. Mr. Stovall was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was a 1950 graduate of North Geor gia College, and served in the Navy during World War II. Mr. Stovall was the first Madison County Farm Bureau Agent, he served on the Board of Direc tors for Jack- son EMC and served as a State Legislature Rep resentative. He was a dairy farmer and a very active member of his community. Most importantly, he was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Garland Williams Stovall; and one sister, Elizabeth “Lib” Chandler. Survivors include his children, Tom Stovall (Debbie), Alice Stovall (Monica), Mark Stovall (Moira), Jon Stovall (Heidi) and Cindy South (David); sisters, Alberta “Bert” Wofford and Ann Epps; eight grandchildren, Jessica, Jake, Sam, Morgan, Ethan, Peyton, Mary Katherine and Elizabeth; caregiver, Jerry Pierre; and a host of other family and friends. Memorial services were held Sunday, November 6, at Trinity Baptist Church. Donations may be made to Trin ity Baptist Church, 2411 US Hwy. 29, Danielsville, GA 30633, or a charity of your choice. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (081) Della Strickland DANIELSVILLE - Della Mil dred Brooks Strickland, 94, left this earth on Monday, October 31,2016, to be with her Lord. She was born February 4, 1922, in Madison County, the daughter of the late \~ than Sartain; sons-in-law, Charles Adams and Kenneth Ginn; brother and sister-in-law, Guy and Mary Books; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Ed Daniel; and former brother-in-law, Allen Gurley. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Ginn and Betty (Max) Sartain, Danielsville; grandchildren, Greg (Karen) Sartain, Danielsville, Chris Sartain, Athens, and Brian (Bojana) Ginn, Decatur; great-grandchildren, Aaron and Adam Sartain, Alexis Sartain and Vuk Ginn; sisters-in- law, Mary Williamson, Anne Jack- son and Dorothy Strickland; many loving nieces, nephews, and cous ins; and special friends, Tom and Reba Daniel. Mrs. Strickland was the oldest member of Union Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday School Beginner Class teacher for over 45 years and planted seeds to be har vested in God’s Kingdom through her participation in every phase of the church activities. She said her greatest accomplishment was lead ing young people to Christ. She was active in the community and wrote a column for The Dan ielsville Monitor for many years. She was a voracious reader, and at 93 was still reading her Bible, nov els, newspapers and doing search word books. Her motto for her longevity was to keep active and not worry about anything out of your control. A proud survivor of thyroid can cer, she attended and supported Madison County Relay for Life and served one year as Honorary Marshal. Married to Paul for 62 years, she worked along-side of him with their farm, living a simple and happy life as evidenced by her forever smile. Services were held November 3 at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Whitehead and Dr. Billy Owensby officiating. Inter ment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Andy Gurley, Don Brooks, John Cass, Allen Bishop, Tim Jackson, James Strickland, Frank Strickland and Don Chan dler. Donations may be made to Mad ison County Library, P.O. Box 38, Danielsville, GA 30633. She was loved and cared for for several years by Brenda Moseley at home and then by the Staff at Brown Health and Rehab (too many to name, but who will remain in our hearts forever) and Affinis Hospice. The family wishes to thank all of these caregivers. Lord & Stephens Danielsville was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (081-81.85) PAGE 7B-B Shirley Thornton WINDER - Shirley Elrod Thornton, 78, passed away peace fully at her residence on Friday, November 4, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nettie Cook Elrod and had resided in Barrow County for most of her life. Mrs. Thornton was a member of the Pentecost United Method ist Church and was employed as a clerk at Gold Kist/ Southern States. Survivors include her husband, Ever- ette Thornton, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Eric Knisley, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Hollis and Lynn Thornton, Hoschton; daugh ter and son-in-law, Melodie and Mike Johnson, Auburn; grandchil dren, Courtney Epps, Kira Thorn ton, Lindsey Knight, Levoy Knight, Zachary Knight, Stacy Knight, Cody Johnson and Nathan Johnson; great-grandchildren, Malia Knight, Leighton Epps, and Brantley Johnson; and sister, Dink Sailors, Winder. Funeral services were held Sun day, November 6, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Dave Staton and Brian Davis officiating. Memorials may be made to Pen tecost United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 46, Winder, Georgia 30680. Carter Funeral Home, Wind er, is in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (19080) Kaye Waddell HOSCHTON - Kaye Carter Waddell, 72, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016. Kaye loved to crochet, paint and cook, and she loved animals, espe cially her dog Toby. Kaye was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church in Jefferson. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Jerry Waddell, Hoschton; son, Lee Waddell, Hoschton; daugh ters, Kerri Waddell, Hoschton, and Shanna Maloch, Carnesville; brother, David Carter, Jefferson; sister, Carole Carter, South Caro lina; grandchildren, Kaylea, Tanner, Savannah, Gavyn, Tucker, Maxx, Doug and Brittany; great-grand children. Parker Maxey and Dixon Lewis. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Mildred Hutchinson Carter and daughter Wendy Waddell. Memorial services were held Monday, November 7, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel with Brent Gilstrap and Charlie Howington officiating Contributions may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1368 Ebenezer Church Road, Jefferson, GA 30549. Arrangements were by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. www. lawsonfuneralhome. org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (19646) Mittie Sue Weldon COMMERCE - Mittie Sue Weldon, 87, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at The Oaks at Scenic View. Mrs. Weldon was born in Homer, the daughter of the late Henry and Mittie Lee Smith Brock. Mrs. Weldon was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was retired from BJC Nursing Home. Mrs. Weldon was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Weldon. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Mike Jew ell, Homer; grandson, Mitch Smith, Commerce; and great-granddaugh ter, Haley Smith, Commerce. Funeral services were held Sun day, November 6, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Interment was at Cabin Creek Bap tist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. (622) Mary Lou Smith UNION POINT, GA - Mary Lou Smith, 63, passed away Mon day, November 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late R.C. Smith, Jr. and Mary Ruth Tram mell Smith and was preceded in death by her broth ers, Charles Smith and Earl Smith; and niece, Sandra Corpus. Survivors include brothers, Wil lard Smith, Evans, Ga., Leonard Smith, Jefferson, Tony Smith, Dan ielsville, and Jimmy Smith, Augus ta; sister, Elise Corpus, Jefferson; nieces, Katherine Rintoul, Amber Hicks; nephews, Robert Corpus, Chris Smith, Tim Smith and Bran don Smith. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Friday November 11, at Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ross Wheeler offi ciating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday prior to the services. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce. com Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 9, 2016. 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