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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 7A Area Death Notices Clarence Wade Clarence Talmadge Wade, 76, of Lula, died Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a brief illness. He was born in Banks County on September 8, 1931, the son of the late John and Naomi Holland Wade. He was retired from Chicopee Manufacturing as a mill technician with 34 years of service. He was a member and a deacon at Yonah Congregational Holiness Church and a former mem ber of the Hall County Board of Education. Mr. Wade was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He enjoyed gardening and deep sea fish ing, loved ones stated. Mr. Wade was preceded in death by sisters, Emma Acree, Eva Clark and Willie Jim Wade. Survivors include his wife, Elise Davidson Wade, Lula; sons and daugh ter-in-law, Ray and Sue Wade and Billy Wade, all of Lula; grandchildren and spouses, April and Deron Crocker, Lula, and Chassie and Cpt. James Corbin of the United States Army; great-grandchildren, Jonah and Brody Crocker, and Sidney and Amelia Corbin; brother-in-law and wife, Jack and Betty Haff Davidson, Lula; sis ter-in-law and husband, Juanita and Johnny Wilbanks, Lula. A celebration of life was held Sunday, January 6, at Yonah Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. John Umberhant and Leon Miller officiat ing. Burial was in the church cem etery. Memorial contributions may be made to Yonah Congregational Holiness Church, P.O. Box 619, Alto, Ga. 30510. MeGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Grace Ray Grace Whitfield Ray, 75, of Homer, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, June and Jerry Carlan and Joyce and Dillard Ausburn, all of Homer; grandson and spouse, Zane and Mandy Ausburn; great- granddaughter, Alexis Ausburn; sisters, Mary Turpin and Bertha Whitfield, both of Homer, and Rose Leachman, Commerce. Funeral ser vices were held Friday, January 4, at Bethany Christian Church. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. George Little George Marshall Little, 80, of Gillsville, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Clyde Robert and Reba Dobbs Little and was Baptist. Mr. Little was preceded in death by a son- in-law, Cliff Sparrow; sisters, Bertie Mae Jackson and Mozell LaCount; and a brother, Hubert E. Little. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Lou Dean Little, Gillsville; daugh ters and sons-in-law, Nancy Shuler, Deborah Sparrow, Martha Huynh, Cindy and Bo Browning, all of Gainesville, and Lynn and Phil Garrison, Lula; sons and daughters-in- law, Danny and Kathy Little, Crawford, Scott and Annette Little, Gainesville; grandchildren, Tara David, Sherry Millwood, Stacy Sparrow, David Paul Little, Candice Huynh, Ly Van Huynh II, Cricket Doolittle, Kyle Little, Chris Browning, Joseph Browning, Jamie Browning, Destiny Browning, Rayna Browning, Danielle Attaway, Jenna Garrison, Kayla Garrison, Kasey Garrison, Chris Nation and Melisa Kimsey; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 10, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken Grindle offi ciating. Burial will be in Alta View Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Zachary Quesada Zachary Joseph Quesada, 25, of Homer, died Sunday, December 30, 2007, at his residence. He was the son of Jack Joseph Quesada and Margaret Hammons. Memorial services were held Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Weldon Barnett Weldon Clifford Barnett, 66, of Nicholson, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at his residence. Born on October 3, 1941, in Jackson County, he was the son of Quida Wilson Barnett of Nicholson and the late Otis Barnett Sr. He was a retired brick mason and a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Survivors in addi tion to his mother, include sons, Scotty Howington, Germany, and Jimmy Howington, Florida; daughters, Tami Brown, Comer, and Dina Galloway, Gillsville; brothers, Mickey Barnett, Athens, Todd Barnett, Nicholson, Bobby Barnett, Danielsville, and Jimmy Lee Barnett, Rome, N.Y.; sisters, Walla Mae Butler and Betty Ann Poole, both of Commerce, Agnes Peterman, Nicholson, and Gail Edwards, Hull; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grand children. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 9, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Curtis Green and Marty Smith officiating. Burial was in Howington Cemetery in Nicholson. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Gilmer Glenn Gilmer Franklin Glenn, 69, of Maysville, died Friday, January 4, 2008. Born on November 5, 1938, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late W.R. Glenn Jr. and Frances Wilkes Glenn. He was retired from the First Commerce Bank and was a mem ber of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mr. Glenn was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Barbara O'Kelley Glenn, Maysville; sons, Jeff Glenn, Villa Rica, Darren Glenn, Jefferson, and Sid Glenn, Maysville; a sister, Lori Ethridge, Jefferson; brothers, Danny R. Glenn, Jefferson, and R. Garry Glenn, Oakwood; five grand children; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7, at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dean Bryant, Joe Hardy, and Truman Humphries officiating. Pallbearers were Hunter Glenn, Taylor Glenn, Brandon Glenn, Kason Glenn, Toby Glenn, and Morgan Glenn. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amanda House, P.O. Box 447, Nicholson, Ga. 30565. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Andrew Strickland Andrew Strickland, 81, of Maysville, died Saturday, January 5, 2008. He was the son of the late O.G. “Bud” and Lula Mae Saxon Strickland. He owned and oper ated Strickland B Bar Que in Commerce for 34 years. He served as a councilman for the City of Maysville for over 33 years and was a member of the Banks County Board of Health for many years. He was a member of Maysville Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Gowder Strickland, Maysville; a son and daughter-in-law, Trent and Jo Ann Thomas Strickland, Maysville; grand sons and spouse, Field and Jade Klugh Strickland, and Drew Strickland; sis ter, Mary Sears, Commerce. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7, at the Maysville Baptist Church with Dr. Bryan Stowe officiat ing. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Maysville Baptist Church Building Fund. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Barbara Ann Armour Barbara Ann Armour, 64, of Homer, died Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on November 8, 1943, she was the daughter of Ethel Nation Freeman of Cleveland and the late Clyde Arrowood. She was employed with Fieldale Farms, having served in the sanitation department. She attend ed Bethesda Fellowship Church and loved animals and fishing. Survivors in addition to her moth er, include her husband, Lester Luke Armour, Homer; daughter, Lois Darlene Callenback, Cleveland; sons, Gary Lynn Thomas, Cleveland, Randall Thomas, Tony Thomas, Terry Lynn Thomas, and Joseph “Jody” Thomas, all of Banks County; step-daughter, Jean Ward, Habersham County, and Ann Swain, Banks County; step-son, Tommy Armour, Habersham County; brothers, Clarence Arrowood, Jimmy Arrowood, Earl Arrowood, Ricky Arrowood, and Gene Arrowood, all of Habersham County; sister, Joyce Jones, Habersham; numerous grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral home with the Rev. Clarence Reynolds and Pastor Rich Hulsey officiating. Burial was in Old Blue Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. MeGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Floy Williams Floy E. Williams, 88, of Lula, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at her resi dence, following a brief illness. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Eugene Gee and Ollie Smith Gee. She was a mem ber of Timber Ridge Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her hus band, Harry Williams; step-mother, Ruth Gee; and brothers, Donald Gee and B.C. Gee. Mrs. Williams was a lov ing mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, and great-great-grandmother and friend, loved ones states. She was loved by all that knew her. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Jack Hudgins, Oakwood, Joan and David Waldrep, Commerce, and Tammy and Randy Buffington, Lula; sons and daughter- in-law, Jimmy E. Williams, Washignton, and Billy Ray Williams, Lula, and Harry W. and Sandy Williams, Gainesville; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Peggy Gee, Gainesville; broth ers, Larry Gee, Dahlonega, Pug Gee, Doug Gee and Roger Gee, all of Gainesville, Gary Gee, Gillsville; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 9, at Timber Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Dean Bryant, Alvin Burns, Chris York, Billy Poole, and Vernon London offi ciating. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Clyde Parr Clyde Parr, 96, of Commerce, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home, following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Howell Cobb and Cora Ledford Parr, and was a retired barber. Survivors include a son, Harold Parr, Card of Thanks The family of Grace Ray acknowledges with deep appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. Jerry and June Carlan Dillard and Joyce Ausburn Zane, Mandy and Alexis Ausburn Commerce; daughter, Mae Carlan, Maysville; sister, Ruth Bingham, Maysville; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 3, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Swayne Carlan and Winfred Bingham officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. 'Bill' Barrett William S. “Bill” Barrett, 82, of Commerce, formerly of Alpharetta, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008. A native of Banks County, he was the son of the late John B. and Naomi Jones Barrett. He attended Banks County High School and Rutgers University. Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Parks Barrett. He was former president of the Citizens Bank of Alpharetta, and was a Mason and a member of the Lions Club. He was also co-founder and president of the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, past member of the Board of Directors of Clayton County Bank, Gwinnett County Bank, and Cobb County Bank. He served on the board of directors of the Georgia March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was an advi sor to the Fulton County Board of Education. Mr. Barrett was a veteran, having joined the United States Army at the age of 17, serving with the 3rd Army in the European Theater of operations in World War II. After the Battle of the Bulge, he transferred to the Pacific Theatre of operations, winning the bronze and silver star. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Barrett; daughter, Beth Moss; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Pat Barrett, Doug and Eleanor Barrett, Jeannie Barrett, Scott Banks, Clay and Nicollett Banks; grandchildren, David Barrett II, Michael and Stephanie Barrett, Paul Moss, Lindsey Moss, Stephen and Kelly Barrett, Brian and Christiana Barrett, Billie Barrett and Robert Henry; and six great-grand children. Funeral services were held Friday, January 4, at the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church with Drs. Bevel Jones and Don Martin, the Revs. David Jones and Wade Lott officiating. Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Webbs Creek Baptist Church, 647 Webbs Creek Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30529. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, Roswell/Alpharetta, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Ruth Dickson Ruth Sanders Dickson, 99, of Carnesville, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007. She was born in October of 1908 in Commerce, the daughter of the late Robert L. Sanders Sr. and Pearl Richey Sanders. She married D. Hugh Dickson, Sr., in June of 1933, and moved to Jonesboro, where she lived until 1989, when she returned to live in Commerce. For the past 10 years, she lived with Donna Hart in Carnesville, where she received outstanding care and love, according to loved ones. Survivors include children, Joan Upton, California, and David Dickson, Georgia; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial were held Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at Jonesboro City Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Fannie Bell Pitts Fannie Bell Brock Pitts, 75, of Mt. Airy, died Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on June 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Minnie Broome Brock. She was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 25 years of service, and from Carwood Manufacturing, with over 21 years of service. She was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church, enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, and spending time with friends and family. Mrs. Pitts was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Pitts; daughter, Lela “Lulu” Pitts; son, David “Shine” Brock; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Larry Taylor, Patsy Lynn Brock and Lerlene Dodd, all of Mt. Airy; step-daughter, Gertrude Rider, Clarkesville; step-son, Everett Pitts, Mt. Airy, and Robert Pitts, Valdosta; brother, Duckett Brock, Baldwin, and Jack Brock, Mt. Airy; sister, Pauline Brown, Mt. Airy; grand children, Bradley Loudermilk, Shane R. Pitts, David Brock, Jonathan Pitts and Leta Lomax; great-grandchildren, Tanner and Kyler; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. Burial was in Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Ruby Strange Ruby Strange, 94, of Cornelia, died Saturday, January 5, 2008, at her resi dence. Born on October 15, 1913, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Harrison and Hattie Pearl Garrison Strange. She was a member of the B.C. Grant Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress at Carwood Manufacturing with 35 years of ser vice. She was the last of her imme diate family. Mrs. Strange was pre ceded in death by brothers, Clarence, Herman, Olin, and Roy Strange; and a sister, Bonnie Floy Croft. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7, at the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyal Conley officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Roy White Roy White, 82, of Cornelia, died Friday, January 4, 2008, at his resi dence, following an extended illness. Born on July 19, 1925, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Paul F. and Lucy B. Moss White. He was a member of Hillside Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher, as well as church treasurer for the Georgia Baptist Children’s Fund. He was retired from Johnson and Johnson with 36 years of dedicated service. Mr. White was preceded in death by brothers, Fred and Wilton White; a sister, Ruby Wood; and his first wife, Esther Jane Parker White. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict, and was awarded the Purple Heart for Valor. Survivors include his wife, Betty White, Cornelia; step-daughter, Carolyn Waldon, Cornelia; sons, Johnny White, Maineville, Ohio, Ronald White, Fayetteville; step son, Mitchell Lewallen, Alto; sisters, Marie Wood, Fayetteville, Ruth White, Milledgeville; five grandchildren, Jaime Adkins, Kyle Waldon, Megan Ivie, Lisa Mills, and Whitney Lewallen; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 6, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Larry Free, Billy Burrell, and Billy Harris officiating. Burial was in Line Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillside Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 726, Cornelia, Ga. 30531. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Myra McClurg Myra McClurg, 47, of Cornelia, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at her resi dence. She was born on October 14, 1960, in Fulton County, and was the daughter of E.H. McClurg of Cleveland and Barbara Morris of Cornelia. She was formerly employed as a secretary for BuyOwner Real Estate Company and did volunteer work with the homeless shelter. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Gary Murray, Cleveland; a sister, Angela McClurg, Alto. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 5, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Paul Morris and Terry Rice officiating. Burial was in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International Memorial Bible Plan, P.O. Box 198, Baldwin, Ga. 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Larry Keith Larry Gene Keith, 65, of Hoschton, died Monday, January 7, 2008. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son Ruby Keith of Maysville and the late Henry T. Keith. He was a retired poultry worker and mill industrial worker. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Keith Williams, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Elizabeth Keith, Hoschton; grandchildren, Carrie, Cody, Chole; brothers, Billy T. Keith, Hoschton, Bobby C. Keith, Jefferson, Jerry T. Keith, Pendergrass, and Joel T. Keith, Braselton; sisters, Shirley Tucker and Pamela Keith, both of Flowery Branch, Sandra Thomas and Angela Edge, both of Maysville; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday, January 9, at Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery with the Revs. Thomas Holmes and Copland Smith officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 9, 2008. Fax obituaries to: 706-387-5431. 5 Williams BBQ 6 North Main Street • Maysville, GA (Located in the old Strickland BBQ Building) January 14th First 50 Customers Will Receive a FREE Biscuit. 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