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PAGE 8A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2008 Area Death Notices JoAnn Lally JoAnn Lally, formerly of Homer, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at her res idence, following an eight year battle with lung cancer. Born in Homer in 1942, the daughter of Lucilla Bell and the late John Olan Bell. She moved to California to attend high school, graduat ing from San Francisco State University. Following gradua tion, she became an American Airlines flight attendant and traveled extensively around the world. She had a mar velous way with plants and was an active member of the East Greenbush Garden Club for 35 years. For over 30 years she was part of the Rensselaer County Master Gardener Program and in 2000 was honored as “Master Gardener of the Year”. She loved competitive tennis and was a member of both World Team Tennis and USTA teams. She was a lifelong member of the Holy Spirit Church Altar Rosary Society and for many years headed the church’s flower committee. Mrs. Lally was preceded in death by an infant son, Sean Joseph. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Thomas Lally; son, Terence; daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Gregory Wilson; and grandchildren, Sydney Rose and Thomas Gregory Wilson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26, at the Church of the Holy Spirit in East Greenbush, N.Y. Burial was at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, or The Church of the Holy Spirit, 667 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY 12061. Lyons Funeral Home, Rensselaer, N.Y., was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Nathaniel Howard Nathaniel W. Howard, 68, of Maysville, formerly of Cleveland, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, following an extended illness. He was born on June 27, 1939, the son of the late John David and Carrie Nix Howard. He was a farmer for many years and was preced ed in death by his first wife, Shirley Howard. Survivors include his wife, Carol Howard, Maysville; daughters and sons-in- law, Becky and Roy Hay, Cleveland, Elizabeth and Keith Taylor, Cornelia, Karen Thompson, Habersham; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Cheryl Howard, John and Mandy Howard, all of Gainesville, Steve Leith Howard, Talmo; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Kay Howard, Habersham; sisters- in-law, Dorthy Howard, Gillsville, and Sally Howard, Cleveland; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, in the cha pel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Royce Winters and T. John Dell officiating. Burial was in the Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Gillsville. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Chadrick Williams Chadrick R. Williams, 31, of Commerce, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008. He was the son of Brenda Williams of Commerce and Gene and Joan Williams of Commerce. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by grandparents, Gene Willia Sr., Clara Mae - Williams and Eugene Pace, and an uncle, Joseph E. Pace. He was a graduate of Banks County High School and attended Georgia Southern College and the University of Georgia. He was a graduate of Gupton-Jones Mortuary College in Decatur. He was also a lance corporal with the Reserves of the United States Marine Corps. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a grand mother, Mary Williams Steed, Commerce; and a fiance, Elanore Matthewson, Fredericksburg, Va. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29, at Webbs Creek Baptist Church in Banks County with the Revs. Phil Parks and James Dumas officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Barbara Ann Lee Barbara Ann Lee, 52, of Gillsville, died Saturday, March 29, 2008. Born on March 1, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Clifford and Ruby Norris Lee. Survivors include sisters, Clara Hansford, Toccoa, Loretta Carter, Pendergrass, Rita Wilson, Gainesville; brothers, Johnny C. Lee Jr., Commerce, Larry Lee, Murrayville, and Leroy Lee, Pendergrass; compan ion, William Ronnie Dale, Gillsville; and a host of niec es and nephews. Private family services will be held at a later date. The body was cremated. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Billy Joe McDuffie Billy Joe McDuffie, 72, of Cornelia, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at his residence, following a sudden illness. Born in Hart County on April 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Boyd and Vida Allen McDuffie. He was a logger and since retirement, he was known as the “watermelon man”. He was also a charter mem ber of Crossroads Baptist Church. Mr. McDuffie was preceded in death by sis ters, Barbara Ann Jordan and Doris Campbell; broth ers, Leon McDuffie, Grady McDuffie, Jack McDuffie, Jimmy McDuffie and Willis McDuffie. Survivors are the mother of his children, Bernice Gough, Lula; daughter and son-in law, Awa “Coot” and Michael Martin, Gainesville; son, Joe McDuffie, Lula; grand children, Billy Joe McDuffie Jr. and Jonathan McDuffie, both of Lula, Gin Martin and Michelle Martin, both of Gainesville; six great-grand children; and best friend and neighbor, Kenneth Humanus, Cornelia. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 30, at Crossroads Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Ellis and Kenneth Pilcher officiat ing. Burial was in Morrison Gardens, Skitts Mountain. McGahee-Griffin&Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Charles Miller Charles Max Miller II, 78, of Cornelia, died Monday, March 31, 2008, at the Lanier Park Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1929, the son of the late Charles Max, Sr. and Cleo Barr Miller. He was a member of the Cornelia United Methodist Church, where he was a teacher and member of the Men’s Bible Class for 22 years. He was a member of the Cornelia Masonic Lodge #92 F.&A.M. and the Yarrab Shrine Temple, a member of the Cornelia Kiwanis Club, where he was a member of the Board of Directors and was past pres ident. He was a scout master for a Boy Scouts of America Troop #24 in Cornelia for 15 years. Mr. Miller was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Golden Miller. Survivors include a daugh ter, Julia Miller, Knoxville, Tenn.; sons, Charles Max Miller, III, Cornelia, and Christopher Mark Miller, Jasper; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at the Cornelia United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Walker offici ating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scout Troup #24, P.O. Box 415, Baldwin, Ga 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Wilton Whitlock Wilton Julian Whitlock, 66, of Demorest, died Monday, March 31, 2008, at Kindred Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Banks County on April 12, 1941, the son of Bobbie Nix Whitlock of Demorest and the late Julius “Buck” Whitlock, and was retired as a main tenance director with the Habersham County School System with 25 years of ded icated service. Mr. Whitlock was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #7720. He also enjoyed the outdoors, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to his mother, include sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and David Baskin, Cornelia, and Martha and Andrew Eller, Demorest; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 2, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Mickey Umbehant officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Banks County with full military honors provided by the Rabun County D.A.V. Chapter #15 and Habersham County American Legion Post #84. MeGahee-Griffin&Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Clayton Brown Clayton Scott Brown, seven month old infant son of Brandon Brown and Courtney Smith, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, fol lowing an extended illness. Clayton was preceded in FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH, YOU CAN LIST YOUR GROUP'S MEETINGS! Let your members know when your group is meeting! Call (706) 367-5233 to advertise your meeting time, place and date in... • The Jackson Herald • The Commerce News • The Braselton News • The Banks County News • The Madison County Journal The Jackson Co. Republican Party Would like you to meet us for breakfast the second Sat. of each month, 8:00 at The Jefferson House. For more information, call 706-652-2967 or email fishyglass@yahoo.com Pd.05/08 BANKS COUNTY ffi# AMERICAN LEGION Post 215 Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. In Homer, GA at the American Legion Building on Historic Highway 441 pd.06/08 rpfe VETERANS OF W FOREIGN WARS Post 4872, Hurricane Shoals Convention Ctr. Each 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Mike Buffington, Commander Phone 706-335-6532 263 JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Monday Jefferson City Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. • (706) 367-1400 Mark Bradley, President 260 UNITY LODGE F & A.M. No. 36, Jefferson, GA 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Dwight Wier • 706-367-5882 Borders St. behind Tabo's 260 JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays Jefferson City Clubhouse 12:30 p.m. • (706) 654-2237 Clay Eubanks, President 260 A COMMERCE W AMERICAN LEGION Commerce Rec. Dept. Post 93 Carson Street - 1st Mon. night Each Month, 7:30 p.m. 335-6400 BANKS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. meets first Monday each month 7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historial Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441 North in Homer Pd.-2/2008 JEFFERSON !§# AMERICAN LEGION Albert Gordon Post 56 Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Harvie Lance, Commander Phone (706) 654-1274 310 White Plains Baptist Church Pd02/09 Faith Bible Class meets every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. It is a place where strangers become friends and friends become family. 706-367-5650 White Plains Baptist Church 3650 Hwy. 124 West, Jefferson, GA 30549 death by a brother, James Brown; grandmother, Annette Griffin; great-grand mother, Mazelle Henderson; great-great-grandfather, Clay Driskell; great-grandparents, J.R. and Gladys Griffin and Clay and Lavora Delong. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister, Zoe Smith; grandparents, Warren and Angie Bratten, Charles Henderson, all of Gainesville, and Johnny and Janita Brown, Jefferson; great- grandparents, Sarah Delong, Royce and Kaye Delong, all of Gainesville; Joyce and J.B. Brown, Gillsville, Eddie and Sonja Bagwell, Oakwood; great-great-grandmother, Ella Driskell, Gainesville; and great-grandfather, Frank Henderson, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Friday, March 28, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial was in Lebanon Methodist Church cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Larry Christopherson Larry Spencer Christopherson, 77, of Demorest, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at his resi dence. He was born on July 8, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of the late Arthur and Pearl Spencer Christopherson. He was retired from Internal Revenue Service with 18 years of service and was a member at the Living Faith Sanctuary. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force with 21 years honorable service. Mr. Christopherson was preced ed in death by a daughter, Marilyn Robinson Garrison. Survivors include his wife, Olivia Elizabeth Patrick Christopherson, Demorest; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Bobby Gragg, Demorest, Debbie and Bob Jackson, Gainesville, Karen and Dr. Frank Flanders, Athens; daughter and fiance, Donna Adamson and William H. Blalock III, Gainesville; sons, Danny and Steven Robinson, both of Demorest; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Dr. Richard Patch, Eden Prairie, Minn.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 30, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Morris Patrick and Michael Patrick offici ating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Gladys Echols Gladys Payne Echols, 98, of Cornelia, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Hall County on May 31, 1909, the daughter of the late Walker and Nancy Wheeler Echols. She was a member of the Belton Baptist Church and a member of the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 Auxiliary. Mrs. Echols was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Payne; a brother, E.E. Echols; and a sister, Cirene Barrett. Survivors include daugh ters, Marvine Tatum, Cornelia, Janette Brown and Winnie Lou Cox, both of Atlanta; sister, Boyd McEver, Lula; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and neph ews. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 29, at Belton Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Nix officiating. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 2, 2008. Fax obituaries to: 706-387-5431.