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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 7A Area Death Notices Evareen Brown Evareen Whitfield Brown, 81, of Banks County, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at The Oaks at Limestone Nursing Facility. She was born in Banks County on July 14, 1926, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Stowe Whitfield and was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. She was a home maker. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Brown Sr.; and a son, Johnny Brown Sr. Survivors include a daughter, Martha Samples, Commerce, and Jeannette Smith, Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy Brown Jr. and Karen Brown, Lithia Springs, and Cliff and Marsha Brown, Euharlee; sisters and brother-in-law, Lois Savage, South Georgia, Linda and Lilburn Newsome, Baldwin, Margie Lou Broome, Homer; broth er, Harold Whitfield, Clarkesville; ten grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 31, at Whitfield Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Franklin and the Rev. Mike Mayfield officiating. Burial was in the Cross Roads Baptist Church cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4 2008. 'Gene' Meeks James Eugene “Gene” Meeks, 69, of Lula, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a brief illness. He was born in Habersham County on September 12, 1938, the son of the late Clyde E. and Mary Corinthia Hurt Meeks. He was retired from the Georgia Department of Agriculture in the fuel and measurement divi sion as a meter calibration inspector with 26 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Juanita Meeks; and a niece, Carrie Meeks. Mr. Meeks enjoyed fishing, camping, sports, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Survivors include his wife, Mary- Jo “Jodi” Meeks, Lula; step-daughters and spouses, Vickie and Tony Casper and Julie and Brett Rogers, all of Flowery Branch; step-son, Rusty Bar, Clayton; brothers and sisters-in-law, William L. and Sue Meeks and Henry Joe and Cheryl Meeks, all of Mt. Airy, Roy H. Meeks, Cornelia; step- grandchildren, Courtney, Brandon and Stephen Rogers and Matthew Casper; niece, Kim Culpepper; nephew, Billy Sellers; great-nieces, Rebekah, Rachel, Carrie and Leah Culpepper; and great-nephew, Jesse Culpepper. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 3, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Bradley Elliott officiating. Memorials may be made to the James Meeks Memorial Fund estab lished at any Wachovia or Habersham Bank location. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. Donald Smith Donald L. Smith, 67, of Maysville, died Monday, May 26, 2008. He was born on December 31, 1940, in Fulton County. He was retired from Gwinnett Daily Post as a transportation manager and was Baptist. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Brenda Smith, Maysville; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Jim Braun, Norcross, Janice and Clifford Earl, Flowery Branch, Tammy and James Rhea, Forest Park; sons and daughters-in-law, Teddy and Rosita Smith, Virginia Beach, Va., Andy and Ann-Marie Smith, Bethlehem; eleven grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Jack and Joy Smith, Buford, Jimmy Titshaw and Wesley Smith, both of Covington, Kenneth Smith and James Smith, both of Loganville; sisters and brothers- in-law, Sarah and Johnny Walton, Covington, Jean and Mike Tabone, Loganville; and several nieces, neph ews and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 29, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Brother David Gates officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. Cecil Saylors Cecil Loraine Saylors, 82, of Braselton, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late William and Lizzie Standridge LeCroy and was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Saylors; a son, Larry Dooley; and daugh ters, Willie Bell Greenway and Sara LeCroy; and a brother, Edward LeCroy. Survivors include sons, Luther Lee Dooley, Braselton, David Saylors, Commerce, and Daniel Saylors, Lavonia; daughters, Brenda Fitzgerald, Homer, Debra Peck, Pendergrass, Mattie Lou LeCroy, Townsville, S.C.; brothers, Gene LeCroy, Anderson, S.C., Curtis LeCroy, Townsville, S.C., and Jimmy LeCroy, Belton, S.C.; sisters, Louise Busby, Royston, Willie Mae Graham, Townsville, S.C., JoAnn Skelton and Shirley Holcombe, both of Anderson, S.C., Ruth Page, Belton, S.C.; 50 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 4, at Holy Ground Baptist Church with the Revs. Paul Moore and Clinton Gooch officiat ing. Burial was in the Zion Baptist Church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. Fax obituaries to: 706-387-5431. Laura Chandler Laura Mealor Chandler, 79, of Commerce, died Friday, May 30, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Moody Mem and Mary B. Marvin Mealor. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce and was a retired real estate broker. She was a member of the Jolly Agers and the Lost Arts Club. Survivors include her husband, Stoy Chandler, Commerce; a daugh ter, Mary Ann Upchurch, Waterloo, Iowa; brothers, John D. Mealor and James H. Mealor, both of Commerce; sister, Virginia M. Barnes, Commerce; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 2, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Ritchie officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. Lisa Kilgore Lisa Hayes Kilgore, 45, of Jefferson, died Monday, May 26, 2008. She was the daughter of Eileen Carlyle Hayes of Jefferson and the late Junior Hayes. She was born on January 13, 1963, in Gwinnett County and was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church in Hoschton, where she was active in the Youth Choir. Survivors in addition to her moth er, include daughters and sons-in- law, Christie Kilgore and Brian Walls, Flowery Branch, Cindy Kilgore and Cary Way, Baldwin, Kerri Kilgore, Lawrenceville, Nicole Kilgore, Jefferson; nine grandchildren; sis ters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Donald Murphy, Hoschton, Shirley and Henry Satterfield, Flowery Branch; brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Ellen Hayes, Flowery Branch; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, May 30, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Carlyle and Ollie V. Hayes offi ciating. Burial and graveside ser vices were held in Mulberry Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Everest Carlyle officiating. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. Elmer McClurg Elmer Henry McClurg, 75, of Cleveland, died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at an area medical center. He was born on August 8, 1932, in Wedowee, Ala., the son of the late Jesse and Gladys Mitchell McClurg. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, was for merly employed with Johnson Motor Lines and ABF Motor Lines, and was a mason. Mr. McClurg was a veteran, having served in the United States Armed Forces, during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include a daughter, Angela McClurg, Alto; sisters, Joyce Logue and Helen McClurg, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; brothers, Bobby McClurg and Wayne McClurg, both of Alabama; three grandchildren, Rylan, Dana and Evan Moody. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 4, at the New Hope Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Paul Morris officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. N. Otis King N. Otis King, 67, of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Born in Banks County, he was the son of Lois Howington King of Commerce and the late William Wiseman King. He was a long time employee of the textile industry at the Mt. Vernon Mill of Harmony Grove Mills, was a past member of the Commerce Jaycees, a for mer member of the Commerce City Council, a former pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle of Commerce, and was an avid golfer and fisher man. Mr. King was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Todd King; and brother, Paul King, Commerce. Survivors in addition to his moth er, include a twin brother, Odell and Jean King, Ila; children and spouses, Amanda French, Commerce, Lynn and Randy Poole, Lula, Melanie and Kevin Lawhorn, Apple Valley, and Adam Matthews, Athens; seven grandchildren; three great-grand children; two nieces; a nephew; golf ing partner of 25 plus years, Hollis Ray, Jefferson; and long time friend and companion, Dianne Matthews, Commerce. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Johnny Klugh and the Revs. Curtis Greene and Swayne Cochran offici ating. Burial will be in the Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., and at other times at the residence at 183 Brookwood Ave., Commerce. i/cTIO Remodeling 'Additions Roofing/Gutters Window/Door Replacement Siding • Decks • Grading/Hauling of Commerce $ 00 5 OFF Ticket Of $20 00 Or More. Valid with coupon Mon.-Thurs. only. La Hacienda Commerce 173 Steven B. Tanger Blvd. 706-335-7458 La Hacienda Jefferson 605 Athens Street 706-367-5095 The Original Mexican Restaurant! Not affiliated with any other restaurant. Banks County Board of Commissioners PUBLIC NOTICE The Banks County Board of Commissioners will host an Open House for the Comprehensive Plan Update on Thursday, June 19, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Banks County Senior Center located at 700 Thompson Street in Homer, GA 30547. Participants will have the opportunity to view the plan (documents, maps, etc.) prepared for the unincorporated areas of Banks County, speak with community planners, and provide comments. Participants are welcome to drop in at their convenience and stay as little or as long as they wish. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. James Davis James Logan Davis, infant son of James Brian Davis and Amber Olvey of Snellville, died Friday, May 30, 2008, at Emory Eastside. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include grandparents, James and Robin Davis and Dorothy Kimbrell, all of Commerce, Sherry Olvey, Decatur, Bruce Maddox, Helen, Gaylon and Barbara Rainwater, Conyers, and Judith Davis, Jefferson. Graveside services were held Monday, June 2, at Adam’s Place in Banks County with the Rev. Rusty Davis officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. 'Mike' Stewart James Michael “Mike” Stewart, 47, of Cornelia, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born in Stephens County on December 22, 1960, he was the son of Sara Stewart Shore of Cornelia, and was Baptist. He had been employed with American Bedding as a truck driver, and was a veteran, having served his country in the National Guard. Survivors in addition to his moth er, include a sister and brother-in law, Michelle and Darrell Dodd, Clermont; special aunt, Midge Ledford, Clarkesville; special friends, Dennis and Kathy King, Alto, and Roger Stewart, Clarkesville; and nephews, Conner and Casey Dodd. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Denver Gunn officiating. Burial will be in Level Grove Cemetery The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family is at the residence. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. Patricia Gunter Patricia L. Gunter, 61, of Carlton, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. A native of Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Julia Chandler Drake and was a mem ber of Macedonia Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs. Gunter was preceded in death a son, Grover Towe; brothers, Michael Drake and James Drake. Survivors include her husband, Robert Gunter; daughter, Bertie Gunter, Carlton; sons, Junior Towe, Salisbury, N.C., Tommy Towe, Royston, David Gunter, Athens; step-sons, Marion Gunter, Carlton, Leon Gunter, Athens; 10 grandchil dren; and ten great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, June 2, at Macedonia Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery with the Rev. Artis England officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, June 4, 2008. The Banks County News has expanded its coverage of obituary notices. Pictures and personal information, such as hobbies and interests, 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 included in a funeral notice, call Betty Small, 706-367-1861. LIBRARY MANAGER The City of Maysville will be accepting applications for a Library Manager. Full time position with benefits. Must be self motivated. Have knowledge and abilities in the practices and procedures of library management. Have a broad general knowledge of books and other library materials. Some college preferred. Applications and job description can be picked up at City Hall, 226 South Main Street. 706-652-2274 In Memory Of SKEETER GORDON 3-5-56 / 5-21-07 We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds. The days we do not think of you are very hard to find. Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on. Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears stillflow. What it meant to lose you no one will ever know. Our thoughts are always with you, your place no one canfill. In life we loved you dearly; in death we love you still. There will always be a heartache, and often a silent tear. But always a precious memory of the days when you were here. f tears would make a staircase, and heartaches make a lane, We’d walk the path to heaven and bring you home again. We hold you close within our hearts; and there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. Ourfamily chain is broken now, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. ....Author Unknown We miss you! The Gordon Family