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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 9A Area Death Notices Juanita Fields Juanita Sylvia Fields, 87, of Nicholson, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at Heritage of Athens. She was born in Union County, the daughter of the late Arthur and Effie Lowe Cooke. She was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Fields was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin B. Fields; and a son, Donnie Fields. Survivors include daughters, Shelia Embrick and Dianne Nunn, both of Commerce; Norma Ariail, Flowery Branch, and Jonell Jones, Nicholson; brother, Ray Cooke, Nicholson; sister, Eunice Shedd, Virginia Beach, Va.; 13 grandchil dren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m., from the New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Ross Layne officiat ing. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 9, 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, April 9, 2008. Carlos McNatt Carlos Franklin McNatt, 80, of Nicholson, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at his residence. Born in Madison County, Tenn., he was the son of the late James Harvey and Ethel Cook McNatt. He was a retired textile supervisor in the spinning room department and was Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Tines McNatt, Nicholson; daughter, Mona Cavin, Nicholson; sons, David McNatt, Franklin, Tenn., Jerry McNatt, Jackson, Tenn., Jeff McNatt, Satellite Beach, Fla., and James McNatt, Homer; sis ters, Polly Nobles, Pinson, Tenn., Flora Jackson, Hoenwall, Tenn., and Beulah Bomar, Jackson, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grand children. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 11, at 3 p.m., at Rocky Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Gerald Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Mary Tomlin Mary Evelyn Tomlin, 61, of Monroe, formerly of Banks County, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Daniel Tomlin. Survivors include a daughter, Christine Warwick, McDonough; brother, Lewis Junior Kennedy, Crescent City, Fla.; and a sister, Misty McDaniel, Monroe. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 5, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Peters officiating. Burial was in the Banks County Memorial Gardens. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Bank County News, April 9, 2008. Lee Roy Bowden Lee Roy Bowden, 80, of Commerce, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Bascom Lee and Minnie Lee Stowe Bowden. Mr. Bowden was pre ceded in death by a son, Lee James Bowden; and a daughter, Barbara Jean Bowden. Survivors include his wife, Mary Wiley Bowden, Commerce; sons and daughter-in-law, Roy Howard and Toni Bowden, Commerce, James Bowden, Atlanta; daughters, Louise Bowden, Mary Ann Mealor, both of Commerce, Johnnie Ruth Roberts, Nicholson, and Francine Bowden, Maysville; 15 grandchil dren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 3, from Webbs Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Wade Lott, James Dumas and Craig Bryant officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Fred Banks Fred O’Neal Banks, Jr., 73, of Commerce, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at his residence. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Fred O’Neal Banks Sr. and Emogene Massey Banks. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was employed as a truck driver. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force dur ing the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #294 F&AM. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Irvin Banks, Commerce; sons, Neal Banks, Comer, and Norman Banks, Commerce; sister, Jane Yuhas, Ila; grandchildren, Kayla Banks, Comer, Ethen and Colton Banks, Commerce. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 6, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Derry Oliver and Verlin Reese officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Lee Minish Lee Hansel Minish, 83, of Commerce, died Friday, April 4, 2008. He was born in Jackson County on January 14, 1925, the son of the late Robert Lee and Claudia Inez Williams Minish. He was a trac tor trailer driver for 40 years with Seaboard and Central Soya, where, due to health problems, he retired in 1985. Mr. Minish was preceded in death by a sister; and two brothers. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Shirley Minish, Commerce; six daughters and two sons. The children include Jimmie Hulsey and husband, Ronnie, Buford, with two grandsons and three great-grandchildren, Jean Crumley, Commerce, with three grandchil dren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, Brenda Barning, Braselton, with two grandchildren and five great grandchildren, Jackie Griffith and husband, Tommy, Homer, with three grandchildren and five great-grand children, Jerrell Minish and wife, Michelle, Athens, with four grand children and three great-grandchil dren, Thomas Minish, Nicholson, with four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, Connie Archer and husband, Mickey, Nicholson, with four grandsons, Vickie Kittle, Loganville, and fiance, Chris, with two grandchildren; stepson, Greg Self and wife, Kay, Madison, with one grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 6, at Nicholson Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Smith officiating. Burial was in the Nicholson Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Margie Ayers Margie Nell Ayers, 62, of Danielsville, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Jo Eller Dyer Beck. She was a mem ber of Freedom Church of God and was a restaurant owner. Mrs. Ayers was preceded in death by a brother, Willard Beck. Survivors include her husband, Buddy Ayers, Danielsville; daugh ter, Melanie Moore, Commerce; son, Ricky Ayers, Commerce; sis ters, Mary Jo Wright, Buford, and Donna Kennedy, Ft. Myers, Fla.; brother, Leonard Beck, Buford; grandchildren, Hillary Wilson and Slade Moore, both of Commerce. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 5, at the Freedom Church of God with the Rev. Greg Banks officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Tina Chappell Tina Pauline Chappell, 48, of Lula, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Hall County on February 14, 1960, she was the daughter of Valerie Baugh Wiley and step father, Morese Wiley, of Gillsville and the late Paul Greenway. She was a homemaker, and was preced ed in death by her husband, Tommy Chappell. Survivors in addition to her moth er and step-father, include a son, TJ Chappell, Lula; brother, Brian Wiley, Lula; sister, Sandy Hellard, Cleveland; sister, Paulette Massey, Cleveland; and grandson, Patrick Chappell, Commerce. Graveside services were held Sunday, April 6, from Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Scotty Poole officiating. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Marguerite Dalton Marguerite Morris Dalton, 71, of Hollingsworth, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at an area medical center. She was born on March 1, 1937, in Banks County, the daughter of the late Hollis E. and Marie Sheridan. She was retired from Banks County Senior Center as a site manager for 35 years, was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, and a member of Banks County Red Hat Hens. Survivors include her husband, Milton L. Dalton, Hollingsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Rickey E. and Kathy Sheridan, Hollingsworth; step-sons and spouses, Perry and Tracie Dalton and Alan and Vickie Dalton, all of Hollingsworth; sis ter and brother-in-law, Betty and Ray Bond, Commerce; brother, J.D. Morris, Commerce; grandchildren, Drew, Cole and Kelan Dalton, all of Hollingsworth; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 8, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Phil Ferguson and Brian David officiat ing. Burial was in Banks County Memorial Park with the Rev. Bob Reynolds officiating at the grave side. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 1695 Hwy. 441 North, Homer, Ga. 30547, or to the Mt. View Baptist Church, 1035 Harmony Church Rd., Baldwin, Ga. 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Frances Duncan Frances Wilbanks Duncan, 87, of Anderson, S.C., formerly of Cornelia, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at a private care facility. Born on December 15, 1920, in Banks County, she was the daugh ter of the late Guy L. and Berdie Lane Wilbanks. She was a retired LPN having served 12 years at the Anderson Memorial Hospital, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Anderson, S.C., and was a homemaker. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband, Callie L. Duncan Jr.; brother, Lane Wilbanks; and a sister, Virginia Van Sant. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Pat Duncan and Bill Stuart, Anderson, S.C., Priscilla Duncan and Charles Pace, Hartwell; sisters, Mary Amig, Otto, N.C., Guynelle Creighton, Canton, Betty Pruitt, Baldwin; a brother, Donald Wilbanks, Alto; special sis ter, Pricilla Mabry, Baldwin; spe cial niece, Peggy Pruitt, Cornelia; grandchildren and spouses, Sallie and Steve Yon, Kelley and Tom Silvia, Amanda and Eric Shoemaker and Patty Pace; great-grandchildren, Will, Callie, Sophia and Isabella Silvia, Harry and Georgie Yon. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 5, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Deborah Broadwell officiating. Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, S.C., on Saturday, April 5. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960, or to the Brookside Living Center, The Garden Club, 208 James St., Anderson, S.C. 29625. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Daniel Varner Daniel Horace Varner, 49, of Commerce, died Saturday, April 5, 2008, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. He was born on November 17, 1958, in Jackson County, the son of the late Charles Horace Varner and Mary Ellen Harris Varner Saylors. He was an auto tech and was a member of the Freedom Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Vickey AnnMorganVarner,Commerce; son, Tim Varner, Commerce; daughter, Sheila McClure, Commerce; broth er, Larry Fincannon, Commerce; sister, Dana Lynn Herrin, Homer; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 7, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in the Bold Springs United Methodist Church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Kouan Po Tang Kouan Po Tang, 74, of Cornelia, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Habersham County Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1933, in Laos, the son of the late Tengkongbong and Phan Tang. He was retired from Fieldale Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Aebounho Rattanaxay, Cornelia; daughter, Lone Teung, Cornelia; sons, Banhdith Gak Rattanaxay, Baldwin, Thongxay Rattanaxay, Gainesville, Padith Khaykhamphithoune, Gainesville, Teng Chong Yan, Laos; and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 5, at Whitfield Funeral Home. Burial was in the Level Grove Cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Ronald Cochran Ronald Cecil Cochran, Jr., 29, of Commerce, died Friday, March 28, 2008, at Crawford W. Long Hospital. He was born in Clarke County, the son of Debra Payne Cochran, of Maysville and the late Ronald C. Cochran, Sr. He was employed by Seydel-Woolley. Survivors in addition to his mother, include sisters, Christy Leftwich, Commerce, and Tammy Gallman, Maysville; and a grand mother, Juanita Payne, Commerce. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29, at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with the Rev. Wade Lott officiating. Burial was in the Sunrise Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. W & W METAL ROOFING 30 Year 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 Frances Stow Frances Lucille Stow, 75, of Talmo, died. She was born in Jackson County, was Baptist, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Stow was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Stow; and a son, Larry Stow. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Stow, Oakwood, Kenneth and Tammy Stow, Gillsville; daugh ters and son-in-law, Linda and Ricky Miller and Regina Stow, all of Talmo; sisters, Kathleen Wright, Maysville, Dorothy Wright, Cleveland, Patricia Grindle, Gillsville; 10 grandchil dren; five great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 8, in the chapel of Ward’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Pritchett officiating. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery. Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Jason Mote Jason Ronald Mote, 30, of Demorest, died Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was born on September 24, 1977, in Stephens County, the son of Ronald and Vickie Mote of Demorest. He was a 1996 graduate of the Habersham Central High School, where he played basket ball for four years. He attended the Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church, and was a self- employed carpenter and residential contractor. He loved to fish, loved ones stated. Mr. Mote was preceded in death by a grandfather, Erford Lee Mote. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include sisters and brother- in-law, Sarah Beth Mote, Demorest, Rhonda Mote and Aaron Church, Clarkesville; niece, Allie Church, Clarkesville; paternal grandmoth er, Nancy Lurlene Martin Mote, Demorest; maternal grandpar ents, J.D. and Rutheleen Hooper, Demorest. Funeral services were held Monday, April 7, at the Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. Ronald Wilson, Wayne Hicks and Jonathan Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Lula Mae Bryant Lula Mae Dowell Bryant, 81, of Jefferson, died Monday, March 31, 2008. Born in Franklin County on August 22, 1926, she was the daugh ter of the late John and Pearlec Burch Dowell. She was a homemak er, a poultry farmer, and a member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Royston. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her husband, James Marvin Bryant; sons, J.M. and A.M. Bryant; brothers, Ernest, Benson, Willie, Henry and Harvey Dowell; sisters, Julie Fountain, Josie Downs, Bulah McCollum, Eula Crowe and Mary Alice Dowell. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and Leonard Jones, Jefferson; grandchildren and spouses, Keith and Stephanie Jones, Commerce, and Melissa and Benjamin Barron, Oakwood; great-grandchild, Samantha Chase Jones, Gainesville; Step-great grandchildren, Hannah and Katie McCulloch, Commerce; and broth ers, Ervin Lee Dowell, Canon, and George Thomas Dowell, Royston. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 3, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Jim Kirkland and Tony Smith offi ciating. Burial was in Zidon Baptist Church cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Dorothy Wilson Dorothy T. Wilson, 88, of Demorest, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at a private care facility, fol lowing an extended illness. She was born on March 17, 1920, in St. Joseph, Mo., and was a member of the Frostproof Baptist Church in Frostproof, Fla. She was a home maker. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Frank T. Wilson. Survivors include sons, David B. Wilson, Demorest, Daniel B. Wilson, Miami, Fla.; grandchildren, Jessica, Matthew, Justin and Cody; and a great-grandchild, Connor. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Frostproof, Fla. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. Ricky Allison Ricky Joe Allison, 45, of Demorest, died Thursday, April 3, 2008, at an area medical center. Born on November 1, 1962, in Habersham County, he was the son of Lillie Ouzts Allison of Demorest and the late Joe Allison. He was Baptist and an employee of Lowe’s in Cornelia. Survivors in addition to his moth er, include a daughter, Sally Allison Kiefer, Grand Rapids, Mich.; sister, Elizabeth Costa, Demorest. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 5, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. J.R. Elrod officiating. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 9, 2008. The Banks County News has expanded its coverage of obituary notices. Pictures and personal information, such as hobbies and inter ests, are now included in these notices which are listed at no charge for the first publication. Direct quotes from family members may also be included. All notices are subject to editing. For more information, or to give information to be includ ed in a funeral notice, call Betty Small, 706-367-1861. 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