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PAGE 6 B THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008 Area Death Notices Ruth Loudermilk Ruth Segars Loudermilk, 82, of Cornelia, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at Habersham County Medical Center. Born in Banks County on June 4, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Will and Lou Ausburn Segars. She was employed at the City of Cornelia Library as a library assistant and was a mem ber of Cornelia Christian Church. Mrs. Loudermilk was preceded in death by a brother, Hershel Segars; and sisters, Willie Jordan, Dessie Bennett, Rushie Jordan, Mellie White, Ruby Mote and Bertha Davidson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Ray Stratton, Clarkesville; grand daughter and spouse, Celeste and Chad Johnson, Mt. Airy; great- grandson, Michael Johnson; sis ters, Lessie Mote, Baldwin, and Reba Parker, Lula; and niece, Mylessa Zimmerman, Cornelia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 13, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with David Terrell officiating. Burial was in the VFW Memorial Park with Dr. Bill Cashion officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. Ralph Parker Ralph William Parker, 73, of Homer, died Monday, February 11, 2008, at his resi dence. Born in Asheville, N.C., he was the son of the late James and Martha Jones Parker. Mr. Parker was a vet eran, having served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Clara Brackett Parker, Homer; daughter and son-in-law, Melody and Floyd Livers, North Carolina. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 16, at 2 p.m., at his residence, 379 Caudell Rd., Homer. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. Bill Morris Bill Morris, 84, of Alto, died Monday, February 11, 2008, at his residence. Born on December 6, 1923, in Stephens County, he was the son of the late Amos Allen and Mollie Ruth Jackson Morris. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Lula, was a truck driver with 35 years of service, and employed with Whitfield Funeral Home with 22 years of dedicated service. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Hall Morris; his second wife, Velma Inez Prescott Morris; and a brother, Cy “Tubby” Morris. Survivors include step-daugh ters, Phyllis Free, Folkston, and Mary Adams, Toccoa; a son, Edward Hall, Acworth; step-sons, Darrell Edenfield, Homer, Pete Edenfield, Jacksonville, Fla., and Rod Johnson, Charleston, S.C.; brother, Allen Morris, Cornelia; special nephew, Mack Morris, Lula; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 13, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Darvin Slaton, Jewell Thomas and Herb Snedden offici ating. Burial was in the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Lula. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. James Eaden James Francis Eaden, 77, of Maysville, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Atlanta. Born in Henderson, Ky., he was the son of the late William Claude and Peachie Sutton Eaden. Mr. Eaden was a veteran, hav ing served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Jones Eaden, M a y s v i 11 e ; daughters and sons-in- law, Deborah Mae and Jesse McMillan, Winder, Frances Ann and Mike Clamp, Belton, S.C., Mary Jane and Tony Dearing and Amanda Lea Dyer, all of Maysville; Elizabeth Darlene and Davis Turner, Monroe, Anna Joyce and Larry Angel, Commerce, and Wanda Denise and Jason Payne, Oakwood; sons and daughters-in-law, James Walter Eaden, Maysville, Terry Alan and Dorothy Eaden, Homer, Timothy Mark and Verna Eaden, Gainesville; sisters, Katherine Arnold, Houston, Texas, Margaret Ann Burkelow, Smith Mills, Ky., and Susie, Henderson, Ky.; brothers, John Henry Eaden and Thomas Eugene Eaden, both of Southern Pines Assisted Living Facility would like to invite you to our Wine & Cheese Social Saturday., Feb. 23, 2008 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Hospice Advantage 258 College Avenue Maysville, GA R. S. V. P. (706) 652-2600 Lots of Fun & Prizes T Henderson, Ky.; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and niec es and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Scotty Poole officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Park. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. 'Jim' Dunn James Joseph Dunn, 73, died Thursday, February 7, 2008. He was born December 8, 1934, in Massillon, Ohio, and attended Central Catholic High School. He was a 1957 graduate of John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended George Washington University Law School. Mr. Dunn was a veteran, having served in the United States Army as a coun ter intelligence agent. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Redmond Dunn, Maysville; sons, James J. Dunn II, Buford, Timothy K. Dunn, Stone Mountain, and Terrance M. Dunn, Flowery Branch; a step-son, Joe M. Topia II, Maysville; nine grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. A memorial mass was held Monday, February 11, at St. Monica Catholic Church in Duluth with the Rev. Jack Durkin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. 'TJ' Flynn Tommy Larry “TJ” Flynn, Jr., 28, of Nicholson, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008, following inju ries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Tommy Larry Flynn Sr. and Linda Miller Flynn. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include a son, Timothy Elijah Flynn, Asheville, N.C.; step-sis ters, Joanna Willis, Ila, and Tammy Arnold, Winterville; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews from North Carolina and Georgia. Graveside services were held Saturday, February 9, at Black Cemetery in Hull with the Rev. Kelby Maxwell officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. Jane Ann Clark Jane Ann Stewart Clark, 70, of Alto, died Saturday, February 9, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness. Born in Ida, La., on January 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late James Columbus Stewart and Carmel Edna Little Tunnel. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of Christ. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by a son, James Randy Clark; and a broth er, James Stewart. Survivors include daughters, Rona Rigsby, Huntland, Tenn., and Renee Holbert, Shreveport, La.; sons, Ronald Stewart Clark, Gillsville, Russell Clark and Riley Clark, both of Alto, Darryl Clark, Demorest; a sister, Doris Marcel Alexander, Bivins, Texas.; 21 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. Charles Barrett Charles E. Barrett, 79, of Stockbridge, died Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late William and Myrtle Allen Barrett. He decided at a very early age he did not like working in the cotton mills in Gainesville, so he became a merchant sea men. Over a career of 35 years, he advanced from a deckhand to a ship’s master, transporting oil and grain around the world. Survivors include a sister, Bessie Wheeler, Ila; a nephew, Ronnie Wilkie, Ila; and a niece, Leida Fitzpatrick McDonough. Graveside services were held at Jackson Memorial Garden Sunday, February 10. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. Charles Cook Charles Elmer Cook, 80, of Gainesville, died Thursday, February 7, 2008, at the Bell-Minor Home, following an extended ill ness. Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late William Dave and Essie Ledford Cook. He was retired from General Motors and attended Free Chapel Worship Center. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by a sis ter, Nettie Shuler; and brothers, Roscoe Cook, Royce Cook and Aubrey Cook. Survivors include his lov ing wife of 57 years, Jeanette McIntyre Cook, Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Darla Cook, Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Tony and Judy Cook, Cumming; grandson and wife, Shane and Kelly Cook, Hendersonville, N.C.; grandson, Josh Cook; granddaugh ters, Katie Cook and Anna Cook; sisters, Joan Townsend, Lula, and Shirley Grant, Gainesville; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 10, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Hugh Skelton and J.D. Sosebee officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. Royce Higgins Royce Higgins, 75, of Alto, died Friday, February 8, 2008, at the Habersham County Medical Center. Born on April 25, 1932, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Ferd and Lula Martin Higgins. He was a member of Damascus Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and taught Sunday School. He was a member of the Hollingsworth Lodge #355 F&AM, a member of the Banks County AARP, and a member and artist at the Tallulah Falls Co-Op Craft Store, as well as a mem ber of the United Commercial Travelers. He was owner and operator of several service sta tions for over 50 years, including the Rebel Standard/Chevron in Baldwin for 20 years. Mr. Higgins was preceded in death by broth ers, Frank “Buddy” Higgins and Bobby Higgins; sisters, Martha “Mott’ Garner, Betty “Sweet Pea” Farmer, and Brenda Higgins. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hogsed Higgins, Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Craig Royce and Ann Higgins, Rye, N.Y.; sister, Peggy Payne, Baldwin; brothers, Billy Higgins, Alto, Johnny Higgins, Lincolnton, N.C., PrestonHiggins, Eatonton, Donald Higgins and Melvin Higgins, both of Cornelia; and three grandchil dren, Caroline, Andrew and Abby Higgins, all of Rye, N.Y. Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, at the Damascus Baptist Church with the Revs. Gene Todd and Craig Higgins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Damascus Baptist Church Building Fund, 2493 Damascus Rd., Baldwin, Ga. 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. Sarah Tench Sarah Catherine Tench, 88, of Alto, died Saturday, February 9, 2008, at a local area hospital, fol lowing an extended illness. She was born on August 25, 1919, the daughter of the late W.B. and Lily Mae Meister Dalton. She was a homemaker and mem ber of the Level Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Tench was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Hoyt O. Tench; a son, Tony Tench; and sisters, Mildred Watson and Annabelle Tomlin. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Don Denmon, Powder Springs, Cheryl and Ken Gordon, Demorest; seven grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, February 11, at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Cashion and the Revs. Tommy Stowe and Billy Burrell officiating. Burial was in Level Grove cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. C. Harry Rudasill Dr. C. Harry Rudasill, 71, of Cornelia, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008. Born in DeKalb County on May 4, 1936, he was the son of the late Homer Dewey and Orene Faith Rudasill. He was in the pastorate for over 30 years, with 22 years of faithful service at Camp Creek Baptist Church. He was a gradu ate of’ Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo., with a bachelors degree and also held a doctor ate degree from Heritage Baptist University. He was preceded in death by brothers, James Dewey Rudasill and William H. Rudasill. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending quality time with his family, church fam ily and friends, according to loved ones. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, A. Carolyn Rudasill, Cornelia; daughter and son- in-law, Kimberly and Clyde Parliament, Mt. Airy; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances Key, Stockbridge, Joyce Jones and Jeanette and James Steadman, all of Snellville, Florence and Bobby Jones and Gail and Len Cornell, all of Stockbridge; grandchildren, A.J. and Madison; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 14, at Camp Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. H.D. Van Wye, Gene Wiggins and Bill Barrs officiating. Burial will be in the church cem etery with the Rev. Terry Hicks officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, February 13, 2008. Obituaries Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Publication. Email to: obits@mainstreet- news.com Now Your Parents Can live At Home! We know it isn’t easy to invite someone into your home to provide homecare. You’ll interview and select any caregiver we refer to you. At Visiting Angels., character matters in caregivers! Up to 24 Hour Care, Meal preparation, Light Housework, Companionship. Our caregivers are thoroughly screened. l/UiTliUlAn ge 1 LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES 770-886-7900 \ r Local Legislation To Be Introduced Local legislation will be introduced by Representative Jeanette Jamieson to repeal the quasi-governmental structure aspects of Banks County Family Connection Commission. 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