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PAGE 8A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 Area Death Notices RayAnna Childers RayAnna Childers, 86, of Life Care Center in Gwinnett County, original ly from Atlanta, died Saturday, March 1, 2008. She was a friend to all she met and was loved by all who knew her, according to loved ones. She worked tirelessly and val iantly on behalf of the mentally ill, attending and chairing Emotions Anonymous meet ings. She pos sessed the voice of an angel, singing operatic soprano at weddings, funerals and simply for the delight of all. Her favorite was Ava Maria and O Holy Night. She was recently crowned Ms. Life Care Center of Gwinnett. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Gayle and Bill Gullick, Maysville, and Teresa “Terry” Childers, Duluth; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Terri Childers, Duluth; grandson, Jonathan Gullick; grand daughter and fiance, Jennifer Gullick and Fred Homenek; great-grandson, Brett Felton; and eight grand-dogs who she dearly loved. Final arrangements to be announced through Patterson's Oglethorpe Hill on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. The funeral will be held at Cathedral of Christ the King in Buckhead. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. W. Howard Scales William Howard Scales, 80, of Commerce, died Thursday, February 28, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Eunice Caldwell KWA Scales. Mr. Scales was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Survivors include a sister, Francine E. Garrison, Union City. No memorial services have been scheduled at this time. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. J.P. Anderson J.P. Anderson, 95, of Commerce, for merly of Nicholson, died Thursday, February 28, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home. Born in Jackson County on June 16, 1912, he was the son of the late Julian L. and Hattie Lee Wheeler Anderson. He was retired from Roper Pump Company and was a cattle farmer. He was a member of Living Word Worship Center. Survivors include a son, Larry Anderson, Monroe; brother, Hoyt Anderson, Athens; sisters, Mildred Hix and Marie Tupper, both of Atlanta, Lorent Guest, Toccoa; sev eral grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 1, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial was in the Nicholson Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Thomas Hawks Thomas Julian Hawks, 85, of Nicholson, died Thursday, February 28, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home. Born in Clarke County, the was the son of the late Claude and Leona McConnell Hawks. He was a mem ber of New Harmony Baptist Church and was retired from Dairy Pack. Mr. Hawks was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II, and received a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Jones Hawks. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Wayne Smith, Nicholson; sons and daughters-in- law, Bobby and Mayrelle Hawks, Nicholson, Lynn and Cindy Hawks, Hull; a brother, Harold Hawks, Nicholson; sisters, Evelyn Haynes, Mildred David and Catherine Baird, all of Danielsville, and Dorothy Erdman, Missouri; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren Funeral services were held Sunday, March 2, at New Harmony Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Seagraves and Mike Stowers officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Geraldine Davidson Geraldine Whiteside Tomlin Davidson, 72, of Alto, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born in Habersham County on March 1, 1935, the daugh ter of Catherine Whiteside Flynn of Gainesville and the late Hoke Smith Whiteside. She was retired from the Steak House in Baldwin, and was of Holiness faith. She loved to read and enjoyed word search puzzles, loved ones stated. Mrs. Davidson was preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge William Richard Davidson; sons, Nicky Tomlin, Kenneth Tomlin and David Davidson; and a brother, James Brown “J.B.” Whiteside. Survivors in addition to her mother, include sons, Ricky Tomlin and Dean Davidson, both of Alto, and Daryl Davidson, Mt. Airy; a sister, Rachel Rice, Lula; granddaughter and caregiv er, Natasha Standridge, Alto; grand children, Jennifer Kennedy, Catherine Gailey, Rosemary Smallwood, Amberlee Davidson, Trista Davidson, Nicky Tomlin, Samuel Davidson and Talmadge Davidson; and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 29, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Sanford Kimbrell and Johnny Brady officiating. Burial was in the Wade Family Cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. 'Tunk' Daniel Dan Edward “Tunk” Daniel, 71, of Maysville, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Lawrenceville, the son of the late Willie and Willie Margaret Swafford Daniel. He had played guitar for the Georgia Gospel Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Leonard Daniel; daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and Danny Geyer, Lawrenceville, Ann and Steve Spurrier, Lula, Melita and Shaun Jenkins, Auburn; sons and daughter- in-law, Danny Daniel, David Daniel, Eddie Daniel, all of Maysville, James and Tonya Daniels, Gillsville; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grand children. Funeral services were held Friday, February 29, at the Cave Springs Baptist Church in Pendergrass with the Revs. Chad Rising, Jimmy Masters and Jerry Sheridan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. 'Bill' Jones James William “Bill” Jones, 89, of Gillsville, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at his residence. Born in Harralson County, he was the son of the late William and Virginia was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Daisy Nell Brown Jones, Gillsville; a son and daughter-in-law, Wesley and Tammy Jones, Gillsville; granddaughter, Whitney Jones, Gillsville. Graveside services were held Friday, February 29, at Diamond Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Wayne Baird Wayne Lamar Baird, 71, of Hull, died Thursday, February 14, 2008, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a brief illness. Survivors include a son, Wayne Baird, Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Leslie Williams, Hull; brothers, Doug Baird, Lavonia, and Gene Baird, Clarkesville, Tenn.; and one grandson. Memorial services were held Sunday, February 17, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Manus officiating. Memorial con tributions may be made to Ridgeway Baptist Church Bus Ministry. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Helen Parker Helen Elizabeth Parker, 82, of Bessemer City, N.C., died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1925, in Cherokee County, S.C., the daughter of Rufus Hatcher and Annie Neal Hamrick. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Bessemer City, N.C. Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her hus band, James “Frank” Parker, Sr.; a sis ter, Geneva Roark; brothers, Calvin Hamrick and Kenneth Hamrick; grand daughter, Ramona Leigh Watson; and son-in-law, Molen B. Watson. Survivors include sons and daugh- ters-in-law, J. Frank Parker Jr. and Debbie Parker, West Columbia, S.C., Craig Alan and Barbara Parker, Matthews, N.C.; daughter, Ramona Parker Watson, Commerce; brothers and sister-in-law, James H. Hamrick, Perry, Ed and Winona Hamrick, Blacksburg, S.C.; special friends, Denise B. Wallace, Lois Pickelsimer and Peggy Patti; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, at the First Baptist Church in Bessemer City, N.C., with Pastors Chuck Brawley and A.A. Bailey offici ating. Burial was at Westview Gardens in Bessemer City. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, Journey of Faith Fund, 107 East Washington St., Bessemer City, N.C. 28016. Greene Funeral Home, West Chapel, Gastonia, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Adam Stephenson Adam Brandon Stephenson, 45, of Tuscon, Ariz., formerly of Commerce, died Saturday, March 1, 2008. He was born at Fort Stewart in Georgia, the son of Brandon and Shirley Barrett Stephenson of Commerce. He was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Commerce, but regularly attended Desert Skies Methodist Church in Tuscon, Ariz. He was employed as a mechanical engineer with Krebs, and was a 1980 honor graduate of Commerce High School and a 1984 graduate of the United States Military Academy West Point. He served as president of West Point Pipe and Drum Corp during his senior year and was a member of various pipe and drum corps in Tallahassee, Fla., and Jackson, Miss., prior to moving to Tuscon, Ariz. Mr. Stephenson served in the United States Army for 13 years rising to rank of Major. He served in Desert Storm as a tank officer, where he was awarded the bronze star with valor. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and was organizer of the “Wounded Warriors,” a motor cycle club in Tuscon, which raised funds for veterans in need of pros thetic limbs. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include a son, Alex Stephenson, Kensington, Conn.; sisters, Kathryn Thomas, Commerce, and Patti Chandler, Nicholson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 6, at 2 p.m., at the Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Verlin Reese and Terry James offi ciating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Connice Lou Martin Connice Lou Jenkins Martin, 83, of Chicopee, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, following an extended illness. Born on January 31, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Katie Pearl Jenkins. She worked many years at Chicopee Manufacturing and later retired from Johnson High School. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Martin; sister, Alice Little; brothers, James, Andrew, Johnny and Eugene Jenkins; and brother-in-law, Ernest “Flop” Martin. She was an active member of her community and devoted member of Chicopee Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed and, for many years, enjoyed helping her neighbors and visiting with shut-ins, according to loved ones. Survivors include daughter and son- in-law, Judy and Bruce Price, Alto; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Janet Martin, Gainesville, Tim and Becky Martin, Cleveland; daugh ter, Janna Brookshire, Winder; grand children, Jason Bailes, Alto, Nick and Megan Martin, Chestnut Mountain, Rusty Martin, Gainesville, Stacy Fax obituaries to: 706-387-5431. and Ben Richardson and Steven and Jody Brookshire, all of Winder; great- grandson, Justin Bailes, New Orleans, La.; step-grandchildren, Christina and Sara Beth Nix, Cleveland; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethleleen and Aubrey Hooper, Mary Edith Gillespie, Fannie and Buddy Black, all of Gainesville, Elsie and Harold Thompson, Tucker; brother, Rufus Jenkins, Gainesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Beulah Clark, Hoschton, Dean Martin, Cornelia, Ruth Martin and Gene and Sue Martin, all of Oakwood, Lloyd and Ellen Martin, Shirley and Harold Hughes and Jerry and Betty Martin, all of Gainesville; numerous nieces and nephews; special neighbor, Jimmy Pruitt; loving and special friends, Montine Adams, Kathy Cash, Janie Fauscett, Susan Sutton and Eleanor Whitfield. Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, at Chicopee Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Carpenter offici ating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chicopee Baptist Church Building Fund, 13-First Street Chicopee, Gainesville, Ga. 30504. Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Ausborn Carnes Ausborn Clarance Carnes, 77, of Clarkesville, died Thursday, February 28, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born in Forsyth County on August 25, 1930, the son of the late Solomon Robert and Margaret Self Carnes. He was a machine operator in the sawmill industry and was Baptist. Mr. Carnes was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny Carnes; a brother, John Carnes; and sisters, Martha Carnes and Dorothy Chambers. Survivors include a brother, Howard Carnes, Gainesville; brothers and sis- ters-in-law, Marshall and Betty Carnes, Clarkesville, William and Teresa Carnes, Cleveland, and Robert and Sandra Carnes, Lula; sister, Kathaleen Dorsey, Gillsville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 1, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Louise Payne Louise Nix Payne, 66, of Mt. Airy, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Born on August 29, 1941, in White County, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Bonnie Mae Truelove Nix. She was owner and operator of the Cornelia Plaza Restaurant for 12 years, and also owner and operated Midway Garment and Tal Sportswear. Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Burton. Survivors include her husband, Tommy J. Payne, Mt. Airy; daughter and son-in-law, Shelby and Darrell Maxwell, Union Point; son, Tommy J. Payne, Jr., Mt. Airy; sisters, Virginia Phillips, Clarkesville, Carolyn Skelton, Mt. Airy, Joyce Jones, Turnerville, Lois Holbrooks, Norcross, Catherine Hobson, Cornelia; brothers, Richard Nix, Mt. Airy, Robert Nix, Homer, Raymond Nix, Clarkesville; two grandchildren; and two great-grand children. Funeral services were held Friday, February 29, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Rice and Robert Nix officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. 'Sally' Sawyer Saralene “Sally” Sawyer, 85, of Athens, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008. A native of Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Emma Bryant Parson. She was a homemaker and a mem ber of the Bogart United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sawyer was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Eugene Sawyer. Survivors include a son and daugh ter-in-law, Jerome and Linda Jackson, Orlando, Fla.; sister, Christine Scarborough, Anderson, S.C.; grand daughters, Milinda Neusaenger and Ronda Jackson; niece and spouse, Rose and Herman Smallwood; neph ew and spouse, Donnie and Judy Moorhead; and family member, Marian Moorhead. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 1, in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bogart United Methodist Church, 1201 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, GA 30622, or The United Hospice of Athens, 435 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA 30606. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Geneva Carter Geneva Brookshire Carter, 66, of Clarkesville, died Thursday, February 28, 2008, at Emory University Hospital. She was born in Habersham County on April 16, 1941, the daughter of the late Norman and Ruth Foster Brookshire. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarkesville and was a homemaker. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley “Dock” Carter. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rena and Jeff Brown, Cornelia; sons and daughters-in-law, Boyd and Efleda Carter, Demorest, and Nathan and Lynn Carter, Demorest; brothers, Joe Brookshire, Demorest, and David Brookshire, Baldwin; a sis ter, Minnie Ruth Williams, Demorest; and grandchildren, Matthew Brown and Jordan and Hannah Carter. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 2, at the Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Donald Grizzle and Jamie Harvey officiating. Burial was in Hillside Memorial Gardens. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, March 5, 2008. Obituaries Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Publication. Current Tax Digest and 5-Year History of Levy The Maysville City Governing Authority does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Maysville Library on March 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years. City of Maysville Banks 2003 Jackson 2003 Banks 2004 Jackson 2004 Banks 2005 Jackson 2005 Banks 2006 Jackson 2006 Banks 2007 Jackson 2007 Real & Personal 12,236,643 15,601,714 11,970,221 15,310,649 15,251,027 17,243,720 16,294,478 20,357,957 16,754,879 22,017,101 Motor Vehicles 1,411,330 1,562,620 1,579,980 1,708,410 1,644,640 1,530,300 1,460,010 1,348,220 1,233,870 1,657,160 Mobile Homes 127,087 214,790 127,087 195,422 149,115 185,517 149,114 151,701 149,115 143,455 Timber - 100% -- -- -- 9.009 -- -- -- -- -- -- Heavy Duty Equipment -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 28,800 Public Utilities -- -- 199,015 686,860 237,631 590,630 257,008 785,200 337,494 1,114,315 Gross Digest 13,775,060 17,379,124 13,876,303 17,910,350 17,282,413 19,550,167 18,160,610 22,643,078 18,475,358 24,960,831 Less M & O Exemptions 948,584 1,010,475 990,096 788,628 1,260,756 630,728 1,621,912 466,622 463,036 1,428,311 Net M & O Digest 12,826,476 16,368,649 12,886,207 17,121,722 16,021,657 18,919,439 16,538,698 22,176,456 18,012,322 23,532,520 Gross M & O Millage -- 8.997 8.997 8.997 9.33 9.33 8.162 8.162 8.162 8.162 Fire Tax -- -- 1.1 -- 1.1 -- 1.1 -- 0.98 -- Less Rollbacks -- 4.149 9.694 4.781 8.827 6.136 7.452 4.968 7.352 5.434 Net M & O Millage -- 4.848 .403 4.216 1.603 3.194 0.710 3.194 0.810 2.728 Net Taxes Levied $79,355.21 5,192.89 $72,185.17 25,682.72 58,544.23 11,742.48 72,322.00 14,589.98 64,196.71 Net Taxes $ Increase -- +$5,692.31 +$5,192.89 -- 20,489.83 -- -- -- -- -- Net Taxes % Increase -- 6.08% 100% -- 7.57% 27.20% -- -- -- --