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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 5B Area Death Notices Grace Ray Grace Whitfield Ray, 75, of Homer, died Wednesday, January 2, 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-grand daughter, Alexis Ausburn; sisters, Mary Turpin and Bertha Whitfield, both of Homer, and Rose Leachman, Commerce. Funeral services were held Friday, January 4, at Bethany Christian Church. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Paid Obit William Kent William Dwight Kent, 60, of Maysville, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Virginia Moore and step-father, Joe Moore, of Maysville, and the late Thurston William Kent. He was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church, a graduate of Commerce High School, and an avid race car driver and fan. Mr. Kent was preceded in death by sons, Kyle and Chad Kent. Survivors include a daugh ter, Amber Kent, Los Angeles, Calif.; brother and sister- in-law, Darrell and Carol Kent, Hoschton; nephew and wife, Brandon and Jill Kent, Hoschton; niece and husband, Danielle and Laray Cross; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, in the chapel of Little Davenport Funeral home. Burial was in Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 5154 Pond Fork Church Rd., Pendergrass, Ga. 30567 Little Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Eleanor Reid Eleanor Nervia Gowder Reid, 81, of Clarkesville, died Friday, January 11, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born in Banks County on January 25, 1926, the daughter of the late William Edward and India Parsons Gowder. She was a dental assistant, having worked for Dr. Randy Daniel with 25 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Morrow, and attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mrs. Reid was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Coy Reid; sisters, Dr. Fredna Waters and Callie Burke; and brothers, Frank Gowder and Swayne Gowder. She was an avid Braves base ball fan, enjoyed watching game shows, and listening to gospel music. She was very musically inclined, having played the piano for several years, but most important ly, she was an exceptional grandmother, according to loved ones. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Angy Reid, Sautee; sisters, Edna Elrod and Ethel Tanner, both of Clarkesville; grand children, Matthew and Sherry Reid, Kristena and Coenraad Brand, Liberty Nelligan and Beatrice Nelligan; great- granddaughter, Brooke MaryElle Reid; sister-in-law, Frances Gowder, Macon; brother-in-law, M.L. Burke, Atherton, Calif.; and special caregivers, Betty Jackson, Judy Weaver, Sharon Jones and Betty Seabolt. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County with Dr. Randy Daniel and the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Rev. James Duncan offi ciating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Bonnie Hensley Miss Bonnie Marie Hensley, 82, of Lula, died Thursday, January 10, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a sud den illness. WOODYARD Accounting 18 South Public Square Jefferson, GA 30549 - (706) 693-4280 - Time/y And Affordable Tax Returns Individuals And Businesses 35 Years Of Experience Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Roxie Ann Brown Hensley. She was retired from Swift & Co., and was preceded in death by brothers, John Henry Hensley, Amos Monroe Hensley and Kinsey Hensley; sisters, Augusta Ann Gee and Ethel Montine Powers. Survivors include a sis ter, Mary Louise Bishop, Gainesville; and special friends, Billy McCrackin and Sherri Holcombe, both of Lula. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Dean Bryant and James Dumas officiating. Burial was in Midway Methodist Church Cemetery in Gillsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville, Ga. 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Peggy Gilmer Peggy Bryan Gilmer, 76, of Gainesville, died Monday, January 7, 2008, at the Bell- Minor Home in Gainesville, following an extended ill ness. She was born on December 7, 1930, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Bunch and Edna Webb Bryan. She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church, and also a member of the Young at Heart Bible Study Class. Mrs. Gilmer was preceded in death by her husband, A.C. Gilmer; sisters, Lois Bryan Burke, Thelma Bryan Kent and Marion Bryan Gee. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmoth er, according to loved ones. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lanier and Carol Gilmer, Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and James Duncan, Homer, Nancy and Rodney Middlebrooks, Snellville, and Tina and Jack Queen, Gainesville; grandchildren, Jeromie Gilmer, Heather Gilmer Marshall, Tracie Duncan Hammond, Warren Duncan, Jerry C. Cheeks, and Hollie Crowe; 13 great grandchildren; and a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 10, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Dave Channell and James Duncan officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Ford Allen Ford D. Allen, 60, of Danielsville, died Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Athens. He was the son of the late Ben P. and Fannie Cannon Allen, and worked in the main tenance department at Commerce High School, retiring after 31 years. He was a member of Rogers Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 38 years. Mr. Allen was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Syble Clark Allen; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Leon Fitzpatrick, Danielsville; brother, Wallace Allen, Gastonia, N.C.; grand daughter and spouse, Christy and Mitch Porterfield; great grandchildren, Mason and Connor Porterfield. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Wayne Douglas, Johnny Thompson, Carlton Peters and Mike Sarna officiating. Burial was in Rogers Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeff Rogers, David Rogers, Steve Savage, Terry Canup, Donnie Drew and David Stephenson. Honorary pallbearers were the Staff of Commerce High School. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Imogene Seabolt Imogene Seabolt, 83, of Commerce, died Wednesday, January 9, at Bentley Assisted Living in Jefferson. Born in Banks County on May 15, 1924, she was the W & W METAL ROOFING rrrwm 30 YearM Paint ^ “We Got You Covered” Residential • Commercial • Agricultural • Ship Anywhere In The USA • We Stock Your Metal Needs • Visit Our Showroom www.wwmetalroofing.com 706-654-5836 Hwy. 60 / Candler Hwy. • Pendergrass, Ga. Warranty Sales Service Installation BR daughter of the late Albert and Sally Mae Thompson Eubanks Sr. She was a home maker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. Mrs. Seabolt was preceded in death by a sis ter, Francine Eubanks; and brother, Billy Eubanks. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Grady Seabolt, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Sue Seabolt, Anderson, S.C., and Laney and Gloria Seabolt, Commerce; grand children and spouses, Ellen and Chip Cochran, Augusta, Kathy and Chris Fitzhugh, Tampa, Fla.; brother, Albert Eubanks, Taylors, S.C.; sis ters, Mildred Wilson, Warner Robbins, Rebecca Bennefield, Hampton, Peggy Standridge, Loganville, and Jane Bare, Stockbridge. Funeral services were held Friday, January 11, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Dr. Carlton Allen officiating. Burial was at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 South Elm St., Commerce, Ga. 30529, or Vista Care Hospice, 150 Ben Burton Rd., Bogart, Ga. 30622. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Jennie Puckett Jennie Hayes Puckett, 75, of Commerce, died Friday, January 11, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Ernest and Willie Mae Sears Haynes. Survivors include her husband, James Puckett, Commerce; a son, Johnny Hayes, Atlanta; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Joe Parr, Commerce; broth er, Pete Haynes, Commerce; sisters, Estelle Denton and Jean Hooper, both of Commerce; grandchildren, Christie Chambers, Jake Hayes, Kimberly and Kevin Smallwood; and one great grandchild, Jordan Tanner. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 13, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Lonnie Bennett officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Blake Long Blake Long, 21, of Gainesville, died Sunday, January 13, 2008. He was the son Robyn Long of Gainesville and the late Ray Long and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Oakwood. He was a graduate of West Hall High School and attended Gainesville State University. He was loved by many peo ple and will be truly missed, loved ones stated. He loved cars and his favorite pet cat, Victor. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a sis ter, Amber Long, Daytona, Fla.; step-brothers, Robert Churchill and Chris Churchill, both of Blue Ridge; grandmother, Eulene Wilson, Oakwood; aunts, Judy Turpine, Dahlonega, and Shirley Walters, Alto; uncles, Steve Roberts, Lula, and Randall Long, Gainesville; a great-aunt, Nell Roberts, Oakwood; and several cous ins and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 15, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Light officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, January 16, 2008. Fax obituaries to: 706-387-5431. [Independently, Owriedl&*Qperated| 67t8l859*1896 V Residential & Commercial PI INDOOR & OUTDOOR A FIREPLACES FOUNDATIONS • WALKWAYS FREE ESTIMATES • LICENSED & INSURED BLUE GRASS MUSIC At Watson Mill Fish House January 19 (Saturday) Featuring: Waitin On Parts & “CHITTLIN TIME” ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Thursday, January 24, 2008 Watson Mill Fish House 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Located off Hwy. 22 between Comer & Lexington on Watson Mill Rd. 706-783-5986 Owned and operated by Susan Saxon Singleton and Greg Singleton 321 Pottery Factory Drive, Commerce — across from OUTSACK STEAK House