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PACE 4B THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008 Area Death Notices Ralph Hoose Ralph Hoose, 76, of Baldwin, died Monday, June 30, 2008, at Kindred Hospital, following an extended ill ness. Born in Middelburg, N.Y., on April 30, 1932, he was the son of the late Leonard and Myrtle Caulkins Hoose. He attended Clarkesville Church of God, and was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Hoose; and sev eral brothers and sisters. He enjoyed word search puzzles, automotive repair and was also very musically inclined, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Laymon Hoose, Baldwin; a daughter, Diane Hoose, West Exter, N.Y.; sons, Ralph Hoose Jr., Pensacola, Fla., Eugene Hoose, Brookfield, N.Y., Kirk Hoose, West Edmeston, N.Y., Kenneth Hoose, Keith Hoose and Kevin Hoose, all of Baldwin; sister, Gigner Diggs, Ohio; 21 grandchil dren; and 12 great-grandchildren, A complete obituary will be announced at a later date. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 9. 2008. Myrl Sprinkles Myrl Monree Sprinkles, 83, of Nicholson, died Monday, July 7, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Towns County, the daughter of the late Ranzey and Este Eller. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and was a retired nurse. Mrs. Sprinkles was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Lee Sprinkles. Survivors include sons, Roger Sprinkles, Nicholson, and Lanier Sprinkles, Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Flo Carter, Winterville; six grandchil dren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, at the New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Stowers officiating. Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News. July 9. 2008. Debra Ann Oliver Debra Ann Oliver, 50, of Commerce, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. She was born in Roanoke County, Va., was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church and was employed as a manager with Kroger. Survivors include her husband, John T. Oliver; sons, Christopher Jennings Clark and Edward Lawson Clark. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 3, at Gillsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Calhoun officiating. Burial was in the Gillsville Cemetery, Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News. July 9. 2008. Robert Chambers Robert Lee Chambers, 86, of Lula, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at his residence. He was the son of the late William Lemuel and Mary Free Chambers and was a United States Army World War II vet eran. Survivors include his wife, Doris Winnona Adamson Chambers, Lula; a son, Thomas Chambers, Traverse City, Mich.; daughter, Edwina Schweipzer, Melbourne, Fla.; sister, Nell Allen, Canton; grand daughters, Kristen and Cheyanne Schweipzer, two step-granddaugh ters, Regan and Canada. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m., from the American Legion Albert Gordon Post #56 with Richard Thompson officiating, Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 9, 2008. Georgia Boone Georgia Lucille Boone, 75, of Commerce, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, following an extended ill ness. She was born on January 5, 1933, the daugh ter of the late Tip and Johnnie Paschal. She was a loving wife of 57 years and devoted mother of four, loved ones stated. Survivors include her husband, James T. Boone, Commerce; children and spouses, James Allen Boone, Commerce, Debbie Boone and Douglas Miller, Winder, Wayne and Alethia Boone, Danielsville, Donna Boone and Randy Beck, Maysville; grandchildren, Bryan Boone, Christy Hroma, Jesse and Amber Boone and Heather and Jeremy Beck; great grandchildren, Zachary and Dakota Hroma and Bryan W. Boone. Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 9, at Evans Funeral Home. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 9, 2008. Wilda Mae Watson Wilda Mae Segars Watson, 86, of Canon, died Friday, July 4, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. She was born in Banks County on July 28, 1922, the daughter of the late John Harrison and Emmie Mae Wood Segars. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Watson; six brothers; and one sister. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James H. “Butch” and Libby Watson, Canon; daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine Watson and Jim Bowen, Lincolnton, Rebecca Jane and Worley Scogin, Blairsville, Sandra Gale and Stoney Stone, Anderson, S.C.; sisters, Mozelle Royston and Betty Brown, both of Lavonia, Rachel Chatham, Bogart; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren, Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Williard Crider officiating, Burial was in the Franklin Memorial Gardens-North. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 9, 2008. Mary Duncan Mary Helen Duncan, 77, of Ila, died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late O.T. and Sarah Zeffrey Collins Duckworth. She was a member of Harmony Christian Church and was a home maker. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by a son, William Arthur Duncan. Survivors include a son, Bobby Duncan, Commerce; daughters, Connie Swain, Commerce, and Mary Jane Ledford, Ila; brother, J.T. Duckworth, Seneca, S.C.; five grand children; and four great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Asa Thomas officiating, Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, July 9, 2008. iior w mgy niffr Croffi Christian Outreach Thrift Store k)b\aj amp czi^ep FueMiruee, >iArnee55e5, <nor*AiM£, Your patronage helps provide for those in need. Cisela Light Gisela Darlene Light, 48, of Demorest, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Born in Weisbadan, Germany, on April 3, 1960, she was the daugh ter of Robert and Anna Bell Dean Lunsford of Demorest. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, whom she dearly loved, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to her par ents, include daughters and sons- in-law, Christina and Ted Dodd and Stephanie and Jeremy Coker, all of Alto; sisters and brothers- in-law, Brenda and Larry Sutton, Batesville, Debbie and Jim Payne, El Paso, Texas, and Jackie and Marshall Baca Carlsbad, N.M.; grandchildren, Gavin Dodd and Annalyssia Coker; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Free officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Batiks County News. July 9. 2008. Robert Payne Robert Bobby Payne, 74, of Winder, died Friday, July 4, 2008. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Clyde O. and Mary Standridge Payne. He was the owner of Payne Construction Company and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Morris Payne; and brother, Monroe Payne. Survivors include his wife, Edna Stephens Payne, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Lisa Payne, Winder; grandchildren, Kelley Deaton and Jill and Josh Payne; great-grandchildren, Anna Deaton and Haydan and Jack Payne; and a sister, Joyce Bellamy, Baldwin. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Shuford Jones and Huey Brock officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 9. 2008. Chariotte Sisk Charlotte Waldo Sisk, 74, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, surrounded by family and friends, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens, following a long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late William Slaton and Ruby Wilson Waldo and was employed by Mayfield Dairy in Braselton. Mrs. Sisk was preced ed in death by a sister, Bonnie Bird Waldo; brother, William Slaton Waldo; and son, Steven Michael Sisk. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Bob Sisk; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Ann and Tony Smith; sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby D. and Tamara Sisk and Slaton Waldo Sisk; brother, Albie Lamar Waldo; grandchildren, Tori Sisk, Saranne Sisk, Summer Sisk, Hunter Obituaries Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Publication. However, some editing might be required. Smith, Cheyanne Smith; and one great-grandson, Jaiden Dickison. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, P.O, Box 6588, Athens, Ga. 30604, Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, at the Commerce Presbyterian Church. Burial was at Jackson Memorial Park. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 9, 2008. Aipha Ansley Alpha Etta Ansley, 95, of Cornelia, died Thursday, July 6, 2008, at the residence of her granddaughter, fol lowing a brief illness. Born in Stephens County, on February 7, 1913, she was the daugh ter of the late Henry and Marietta Yearwood Edmonds. She was a homemaker and member of Alto Baptist Church. Mrs. Ansley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Andrew Ansley; daughter, Clara Lanier; brothers, Clyde, Frank and John Edmonds; sisters, Ruth Duncan, Beulah Pryor, Mae Rider, Callie Strawhorn, Gertrude Farmer and Birdie Long. She enjoyed can ning and gardening, loved ones stated. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Ralph Smith, Ted Ansley and Charles Abernathy officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 9, 2008. Joy Wood Joy H. Wood, 67, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late James Edward and Nora Trent Lemaster. Survivors include her husband, Frank Jarrell; sons, Danny Butts and Gary Williams, both of Spartanburg, S.C., James Wood, Pensacola, Fla.; daughters, Laura Scogin and Babbie Shuler, both of Homer; step-daugh ter, Crystal Smith, Helen, Ala.; sister, Betty Wood, Cumming; sister-in-law, Betty Lemaster, Atlanta; 10 grand children; 14 great-grandchildren; three nieces; and two nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. David Sharpton officiating. Burial was in the Banks County Memorial Gardens. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 9, 2008. Jerry Carian Jerry Carian, 57, of Homer, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was the son of the last Asbury and Nina Carian and was a member of the Bethany Christian Church. He was retired from the Department of Transportation after 34 years of ser vice and was a member of Phi Delta Lodge #148 of Homer. Mr. Carian was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy Carian and Fred Carian; and a sister, Helen McKinney. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis June Carian, Homer; sisters, Linda Hanley, Ila, and Mary Ann Galloway, Homer; brother, Horace Carian, Commerce; several nieces and neph ews; special little great-niece, Lexi Ausburn; and many other family and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8, at the Bethany Christian Church with the Revs. Mark Hassler and Swayne Carian officiating. Burial was in the church Banks County Board of Commissioners PUBLIC NOTICE The Banks County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing for the Banks County Comprehensive Plan 2008-2018 Community Agenda during the regularly - scheduled meeting of the Board of Commissioners at the date and time shown below; Banks County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. Banks County Courthouse 144 Yonah-Homer Road Homer, Georgia 30547 Phone; (706) 677-6200 The purpose of this public hearing is to brief the community on the contents of the Community Agenda, provide an opportunity for public input, and notification of when the Community Agenda will be submitted to the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for review. cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 9, 2008. Boley McGinnis Boley Culberson McGinnis, 81, of Danielsville, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at his residence. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Young and Lillie Mae McGinnis. He was a member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church and was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Selena Morgan McGinnis. Mr. McGinnis was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Survivors include daughters, Lillie Kay McGinnis and Debbie Williams, both of Danielsville; sisters, Annette Williams and Merdele Joyce, both of Commerce; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Wayne Douglas and Jeff Williams officiat ing. Burial was in the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, July 9, 2008. Evelyn James Evelyn Chambers James, 88, of Clarkesville, died Friday, July 4, 2008, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on February 27, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Jessie Chambers. She was a member of the Alley's Chapel United Methodist Church and was a homemaker, Mrs. James was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Harold James. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Steve Seabolt, Clarkesville; sisters, Nell James, Clarkesville, and Annette Marvin, Orlando, Fla.; grandchildren, Steven, Derrick and Randy Seabolt and Amber Scott; and five great-grand children. Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, at the Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville. Burial was in the Alley's Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 9, 2008. Cecil Pruitt Cecil Harrison Pruitt, 92, of Baldwin, formerly of Forsyth County, died Saturday, July 5, 2008. He was a Mason (Matt Lodge) #694 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Eloise Groover and second wife, Dorothy Pirkle. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Pruitt and Freddie Wilson, Greenville, S.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Dean and Susan C. Pruitt, Loganville, and Charles Ezra and Judy P. Pruitt, Cleveland; grandchildren, Rebecca Wilson Ahlberg, Elizabeth Wilson McDonough, David A. Wilson, Todd Bradley Pruitt, Kendall Melissa Parasot, Russell Lee Pruitt, Robin Lynn Parriman, Darren Michael Pruitt and Charles Douglas Pruitt; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Raden Pruitt, Bogart; sisters, Louise Lacey, Canton, Jean Batchelor, Monroe, and Joan Jones, Columbus; sister-in-law, Ruth Groover, Smyrna; and a num ber of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8, at the Ingram Funeral Home with the Rev, Robert Martin officiat ing and Virginia Hammett speaking. Burial was in White Chapel cem etery in Duluth. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 9. 2008. Meizie Aaron Melzie S. Aaron, 71, of Jefferson, died Monday, June 30, 2008. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Earnest “Pete” and Floella Gee Self. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Aaron was pre ceded in death by her first husband, Robert Boone; second husband, Skeets Aaron; and a son, Bobby Veal. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Harold Beck, Pendergrass, Debbie and Larry Wilson and Lynn and Jimmy McCollugh, all of Jefferson, Dianna and Wayne Painter, Dahlonega, Patsy Ferguson, Braselton, and Skeeter Byrd, Monroe; sons and daughters- in-law, John and Cindy Boone, Jefferson, Wayne and Flora Aaron, Winterville, and Danny and Vickie Boone, Commerce; a brother and sister-in-law, the Rev, Robin Self and Ruth Self, Winder; special friend, Joyce and Randy Jones, Jefferson; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grand children; and one great-great-grand- child. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 2, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Bo Robinson and Robin Self officiat ing. Burial was in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 9. 2008. Glenn Johnson Glenn W. Johnson, 41, of Maysville, formerly of Lawrenceville, died Friday, July 4, 2008. He was the son of the John W. Johnson, step-mother, Jan W. Johnson, and the late Emma Olivia Johnson. Survivors in addition to his father and step-mother, include brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky and Debbie Johnson, Chris and Sonya Johnson, all of Maysville; grandmother, Effie Johnson, Belton, S.C.; fiance. Michelle Blessett; daughter, Anna Blessett, Hoschton; step-daughter, Josie Buffington, Hoschton; step-son, Cody Buffington, Hoschton; several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Hugh Johnson officiating. Burial was in Maysville City Cemetery. The Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 9. 2008. Fax obituaries to; 706-387-5431. Banks County Board of Commissioners REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Professional Landscaping Services Bid Number 208-718 BANKS COUNTY, GEORGIA is requesting proposals, along with a statement of qualifications, from qualified firms for landscaping services for the new Banks County Courthouse Annex and the renovated Banks County Courthouse. To qualify for consideration, a firm must demonstrate experience with similar projects, availability of qualified personnel and ability to complete the work within a stated time period and budget. Interested firms must obtain a copy of the RFP packet and attend a mandatory pre-submittal meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Banks County Courthouse. Packets can be obtained by contacting the Banks County Commissioner’s Office at (706) 677-6200, or via e-mail at asheppard@co.banks.ga.us. For consideration, proposals must be received no later than 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Tulv 18. 2008 by the Banks County Board of Commissioners, 144 Yonah-Homer Road, Suite 1, Homer, GA 30547. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following information: Your Company Name, Address & Phone Number; Bid No. 208-718, Professional Landscaping Services. Banks County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive irregularities, informalities and technicalities, and award the contract in the best interest of Banks County. In no way will Banks County be obligated to award this project based solely on price or low bid. Any proposal received after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2008 will be rejected.