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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 5A Area Death Notices Christopher Watts Christopher Kline Watts, of Crawford, infant son of Anthony Hollis and Candie Wheless Watts, died Friday, April 25, 2008. Christopher was preceded in death by a grandfather, Hollis Watts; and step-grand father, Grover Harrison Rylee Jr. Survivors in addition to his parents, include grandpar ents, Kline and Dot Wheless, Crawford, and Imogene Lawrence Rylee, Homer. Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 30, at Clark Cemetery with the Revs. David Shiver, Gene Todd, Pastor John Ingham, Pastor Leon Pass and Donna Arrowood officiating. Pallbearers were Josh Poole and Kyle Little. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, Crawford, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. Ralph Blalock Ralph E. Blalock, 88, of Banks County, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at his resi dence. Born in Jackson County on August 24, 1919, he was the son of the late Grover Elias and Thelma Goldie Waters Blalock. He was a member of Damascus Baptist Church, having served as a deacon for a number of years. He was a former member of the Board of Trustees of Grady School, and was retired from Johnson & Johnson of Cornelia, with 40 years of service. He was preceded in death by sisters, Rachel Ward and Lois Ferrini. Mr. Blalock was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. Survivors include his beloved wife of 66 years, Sudie Lee Kesler Blalock, Banks County; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Doug Garrison, Winder, and Emi and Melvin Evans, Baldwin; sons and daughters- in-law, Charles and Janalu Blalock, Carnesville, Ronnie and Carolyn Blalock, Banks County; son and friend, Jerry Blalock and Susan Burger, Banks County; sisters, Mildred Gunter, Commerce, and Ruth Curry, Auburn; brother, Lemuel Blalock, Augusta; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 30, at the Damascus Baptist Church with the Revs. Gene Todd and Roy Rogers officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions maybe madetothe Damascus Baptist Church Building Fund, 1526 Damascus Church Rd., Homer, Ga. 30547. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. Cynthia Hollis Cynthia Tina Hollis, 45, of Gainesville, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at her resi dence, following an extend ed illness. She was born April 15, 1963, in Hall County, the daughter of Freida Washburn Hollis of Maysville and the late Ed Hollis. She had attended Johnson High School, was an employee of Memorial Park Funeral Home, a mem ber of the Eastern Star, and member of the First Baptist Church in Gainesville. Mrs. Hollis was preceded in death by a sister, Laquitta Hollis; and grandfather, Sylvester Leverette. Survivors in addition to her mother, include a son, Matthew Tyler Mize, Maysville; daughter, Hannah Mane Mize, Maysville; sisters and brother-in-law, Minister Phyllis Hollis and Robert Smith and Penny Hollis, all of Maysville, Carolyn Torres, Decatur; adopted sis ter and special friend, Sylvia Akers, Gainesville; brothers, Terry Hollis, Gainesville, Mohammed O. Al-Moustafa; adopted brother, Eric Hollis; grandfather, Clarence Lyles, Gainesville; grandmother, Inez Leverette, Gainesville; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 22, at St. John’s Baptist Church with the Rev. Issac Whitehead officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. Charles Robinson Charles Edward Robinson Jr., of Colbert, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Charles and Ilene Robinson. He was a sheet metal worker and member of Sheet Metal Worker’s Local Union #85. Survivors include daugh ters, Norma Coley, Athens, Donna Robinson, Watkinsville; broth ers, Tommy Robertson, Colbert, Billy Ray Robinson, Maysville; sister, Janice Chrisley, Maysville; grand son, Justin White; nephew, Samuel Robinson. A memorial reception will be held Saturday, May 3. Memorial contributions may be made to International Society for Stem Cell Research, 111 Deer Lake Rd., Suite 100, Deerfield, IL 60015. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. 'Mickey' Williams Carlton Lee “Mickey” Williams, 12, of Baldwin, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston. Born in Habersham County on September 6, 1995, he was the son of Connie Williams Aguilar of Baldwin. He attended His Way Assembly of Praise and was a member of the 4-H Club. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and was an avid fan of Nascar driver, Jimmie Johnson, loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brittany Nicole Williams. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a brother, Jorge Williams, Baldwin; sister, Katelyn Williams, Baldwin; maternal grand parents, Michael and Linda Chaffin, Baldwin, maternal great-grandmother, Bertie Chaffin, Baldwin; special aunts, Wilma Williams, Baldwin, and Louise Chaffin, Alto; and several other aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, in the cha pel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Luther Williams, Bobby Hathaway and Pastor Rich Hulsey officiating. Burial was in Baldwin City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to any branch of Community Bank & Trust in memory of Carlton Lee “Mickey” Williams. McGahee-Griffin&Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. Jerry Roberts Jerry Roberts, 55, of Maysville, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at his residence following an extended ill ness. He was the son of Ruby Jean Roberts of Maysville. Survivors in addition to his mother, include fiance, Francine Bowden Roberts, Maysville; sons, Jerry Todd Roberts, Jonathan Roberts, Jerome Bowden and William Marshall Roberts, all of Maysville, daugh ters, Stephanie Coulter, Commerce, Johnnie Rena Nichols, Gainesville, and Shelby Jean Roberts, Maysville; a brother, Jeffery Roberts, Maysville; sis ters, Jennifer Lynn Rogers, Clarksville, and Julie Faye Reynolds, Maysville; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, April 28, at Victory Chapel Holiness Church with the Revs. Milford Daniels and Eugene Pritchett offici ating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. Dorothy Dyer Dorothy Jean Dyer, 62, of Commerce, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at her residence. Shewasborn in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Troy and Pauline Hannah Daniel. She was a member of Galilee Fire Baptized Holiness Church and was employed by Ingles. Mrs. Dyer was preceded in death by a son, Robert Farmer. Survivors include daugh ters, Linda Wood and Robin Coley, both of Commerce; sons, Ralph Farmer, Danielsville, Paul Farmer, Hull, and Alex Dyer, Commerce; a sister, Sybil Stephens, Carnesville; broth er, Ronnie Coley, Braselton; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 27, at the Galilee Fire Baptized Holiness Church with the Revs. Larry Dyer and Doug Duncan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. 'Pete' Hill Clifton B. “Pete” Hill Sr., 83, of Homer, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at his resi dence. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late John C. and Ethel ~ Gillespie Hill. He was a member of Homer Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. He was a retired Clerk of Superior Court of Banks County and was retired from the US Department of Soil Conservation. Mr. Hill was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II, was a mem ber of Phi Delta Lodge #148, Yaarab Temple, and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Etrulia Brewer Hill; brother, John Clark Hill Jr.; and sis ters, Rose and Reba Hill. Survivors include daugh ters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Ronald Blackmon, Elberton, Myra and Alfred Smith, Maysville, Layvonne Belcher, Ila; a son and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Kathy Hill, Homer; broth ers and sister-in-law, Roland and Wilma Hill and Donald Hill, all of Homer; sister and brother-in-law, Robbie and Scottie Rohwer, Spokane, Wash.; granddaughter, Donna Seymour, Elberton; grandsons, Michael Smith, Pinson, Ala., Dustin Smith, Maysville, Kevin Blackmon, Elberton, Isaac Ward, Athens, Trae Hill, Home, and Tim Ward, Hollingsworth; four great-grandsons; and four great-granddaughters. Funeral services were held Monday, April 28, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Death Notices Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Notice. However, some editing may be required. Fax To: 706-387-5431, Email to: obits@mainstreetnews.com, Or mail them to: The Banks County News, P.O. Box 920, Homer, GA 30547 Pictures And Personal Information May Also Be Included At No Charge. Home with the Revs. Swayne Cochran and Bill Ford offici ating. Burial was in the Hill Family Cemetery in Homer. Memorial contributions may be made to the autism- speaks.org or the American Cancer Society. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. Aaron McKinney Aaron Smith McKinney, 74, Jackson County agricultural, civic and reli gious leader for years, many died Wednesday, April 23, 2008. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served on the Jackson EMC board for 20 years; on the Jackson County Planning and Development Commission for 15 years; was a past presi dent of the Jackson County Farm Bureau and of the Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association; and was a past district vice president of the UGA Alumni Society. He also served on the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce board for three years, on the 4-H State Advisory Commission for three years, and on the Atlanta Union Mission board for two years. Mr. McKinney also served on the Agricultural Economics Association board. He was past president and tail twist er of the Jefferson Lions Club and was past president and chaplain of the Gideons. Mr. McKinney operated a farm and agri-business. An active member of the Galilee Christian Church, he was past board president, elder and men’s Sunday School teacher there. Mr. McKinney, who lived in the South Jackson com munity was born on August 12, 1933, in Wilcox County, the son of the late Lewis and Orene McGlamory McKinney Mr. McKinney was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Joan Arban and Eloise Blalock Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Betty McKinney; daughter, Gina McKinney, Athens; sons and daughters- in-law, Randy and Angela McKinney and Scott and Tammy McKinney, all of Jefferson; two sisters, Neomi Helms, Rochelle, and Martha Mays, Hawkinsville; two brothers, Frank McKinney, Rochelle, and Lewis McKinney Jr., Tallahassee, Fla.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26, at Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank and the Revs. Bill McKinney and Swayne Cochran officiat ing. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Bobby McKinney, Benny McKinney, Tracey Mays, Wade Helms, Lane Barker and Jeff Helms. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons, P.O. Box 755, Jefferson, Ga. 30549, or the Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, Ga. 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. Charles Shell Charles Richard Shell, 72, of Braselton, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at his resi dence, following an extend ed illness. Born in Pennington Gap, Va., he was retired from American Standard Plumbing Company Mr. Shell was pre ceded in death by his par ents. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Moore Shell, Braselton; a son, Brian Richard Shell, Baltimore, Md.; daughter, Brenda Ann Shell, Baltimore, Md., step sons, Elton Keith Hackle, Lula, Danny Ray Hackle, Gainesville, Michael Neiderhauser, Baltimore, Md.; step-daughter, Kathy Lynn Thigpen, Soperton; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services were held Monday, April 28, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, April 30, 2008. Obituaries Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Publication. Fax Notices To: 706-387-5431 Or Email Items To: obits@mainstreetnews. com. City of Commerce POSITION AVAILABLE The City of Commerce is taking applications for a Public Works Maintenance Worker I. Applicants should possess a valid driver’s license, ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations and knowledge of operating street and grounds maintenance tools and equipment. Benefits include paid holidays, health and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave. You may apply online or pickup an application and a job description at City Hall until 4:30 P.M. on May 2, 2008. The City of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer