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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 7A Area Death Notices Tammy Cowart Tammy Renee Cowart, 35, of Lula, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008. She was the daughter of Edward J. Bell Jr. and Helen E. Bell, and was preceded in death by a sister- in-law, Rhonda Faye Bell; and a brother, Edward J. Bell III. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Lee JonCharles Cowart; chil dren, Jeffery C. Harden, Jonathan Harden, John Frank Harden IV, and Michael Kobe Harden; for mer spouse and father of the children, John Harden and wife, Kim; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas W. and Cid Bell, David Wayne Bell and Jeffery Robert and Linda Bell; grandmother, Viola Helen Carney Urbaczewski; the McCracken family in North Carolina, the Kelley family of Tallapoosa, and the Fisk family in Philadelphia; and several other relatives. Funeral mass was held Friday, July 11, at St. Brendan with the Rev. Father John Howren officiat ing. Burial was at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. 'Zac' Gardiner John Zachary “Zac” Gardiner, 26, of Homer, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. He was the son of Johnny and Connie Gardiner of Maysville, and Patricia Meeks Gardiner and Alan Farmer of Homer. He was born in Hall County. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include a sister, Jill Allen, Lula; and grandparents, Pledger and Bonnie Gardiner, and Ferd and Betty Meeks. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 12, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph O. Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Judith Gibson Judith Lynn Gibson, 66, of Alto, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at a private care facility. She was born in Robinson, N.C., on February 19, 1942, the daugh ter of the late Roland and Vashti Britt Rowan. She was Baptist and was retired from Fieldale. Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Lynn Gibson. Survivors include her husband, Marshall Lee Gibson, Alto; daugh ter and son-in-law, Kimberly Lynn and Steve Betsinger, Bozeman, Mont.; sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Calvin and Terri Smith, Cleveland, Richard Bryan Smith, Bozeman, Mont.; sister, Annette Rowan, Euless, Texas; brothers, Edmond Rowan, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Kevin M. Smith, Randy A. Smith, Kelley L. Smith and Sherry L. Smith. No funeral services are planned at this time. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Leroy Smith Leroy Smith, 95, of Lula, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at a local medical center. He was born in Banks County on July 25, 1912, the son of the late William “Bill” and Thanie Cagle Smith. He was a member of Belton Baptist Church and was a retired employee at Southern Railway with 31 years of service. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a son, Edgar Smith; broth ers, Enos Smith, LJ Smith; sis ters, Idell Saxon, Mozelle Worley, Vernie Echols, Lillie Bell Smith and Essalene Wheeler. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ruth Crumley Smith, Lula; sons and daughters-in-law, Royce and Mary Alice Smith, Murrayville, Willard and Joyce Smith, Baldwin, Baxter and Shirley Smith and Joel Smith, all of Lula; sister, Lucille Smith, Lula; brother, Troy Smith, Lula; grandchildren, Bradley Smith, Tabitha Sims, Deane Dyer, Jennifer Moore, Ryan Smith, Amanda Gaddy and Leslie McClure; and great-grandchil dren, Tiffany Sims, Kyle Smith, Maggie Dyer, Luke Moore and Isaac Moore. Funeral services were held Friday, July 11, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Revs. Paul Morris and Cecil Thomas offi ciating. Burial was in the Belton Baptist Cemetery with the Rev. Shane Wehunt officiating. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Keith Parris Keith Lane Parris, 39, of Maysville, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence. Born in Clayton County, he was the son of Marie Ledford Parris of Maysville and the late William S. Parris. Mr. Parris was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Ann Butler. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a brother, Allen Eugene Parris, Maysville; sisters, Cynthia Nancy Parris, Gainesville, and Tina Louise Boswell, Maysville. Funeral services were held Friday, July 11, from the Cave Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Chad Rising officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008 Lloyd Echols Lloyd Andrew Echols, 70, of Gillsville, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Savage Echols, Gillsville; a son, Charles Echols, Alto; step sons, Billy Whitfield and Horace Whitfield, both of Gillsville; daughter, Michelle Echols Waite, Dawsonville; brothers, David and Jimmy Echols; and sisters, Nancy Ledford and Dot Hill. Funeral services were held Friday, July 11, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial was in the Solid Rock Baptist Church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008.. Furman Brooks Furman Edward Brooks, 72, of Cleveland, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville fol lowing a brief illness. He was born in Franklin County on February 25, 1936, the son of the late Frank and Annebelle Dockery Brooks. He was head of security at Mountain Lakes Resort, was a life time member of VFW, and mem ber of the Cleveland Worship Center. Mr. Brooks was a vet eran, having served in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Nona Von Brooks; daughters, Patricia Tooley, Dahlonega, Mary Brooks, Kokomo, Ind., Sue Janck, Laverna, Texas, Gayle Everett, Cleveland; a son, Steve Brooks, Dallas, Texas; brothers, Earl Brooks, Sautee, Kenneth Brooks, Cleveland, Wayne Brooks, Alto; sisters, Nellie Brooks and Beulah Black, both of Cleveland. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 13, at the Cleveland Worship Center with the Revs. Marc Turner and Joe Dover offici ating. Burial was in Union Grove Holiness Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cleveland Worship Center Building Fund, P.O. Box 667, Cleveland, Ga. 30528. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Kathy Stancil Kathy Stancil, 49, of Alto, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. She was born in Habersham County on June 16, 1959, the daughter of Clara Dyer Seabolt of Cleveland and the late Doyle Seabolt. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Stancil was preceded in death by sis ters, Lois Partin, Sue Pruitt and Sharon Seabolt. She was fond of animals and raised birds, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Dewayne Stancil, Alto; daughter and son-in-law, Shauna and Isaiah Walter, Colorado Springs, Colo.; son, Ryan Shuler, Alto; broth ers, Johnny, Jimmy and Kenneth Seabolt, all of Cleveland, Jack Seabolt, Jefferson, and Steve Seabolt, Clarkesville; and a sister, Carolyn Hulsey, Cleveland. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 12, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Warren Butch Nichols officiating. Burial was in Crossroads Baptist Church cem etery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Ethel Gooch Ethel Taylor Gooch, 91, of Gainesville, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles Taylor and Canzada Roberts Taylor. She worked at Gayborn Mills for many years, as well as Northeast Georgia Hospital, Roses 5 & 10 Store, and Gilford Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Maynard Gooch; a brother, the Rev. Bunyan Taylor; and sisters, Desma Gooch and Bertie Bryant. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Sara Gooch, Bobbie and A.W. Stover, all of Gainesville, Joan and Richard Braham, Irmo, S.C.; grand daughters and spouse, Lisa D. Stover, Roswell, Lori and Johnny Parker, Gainesville; grandsons and spouses, James E. Adams, Jr., Cumming, Jordan Paul Adams, Bryan and Meredith Braham, all of THANK YOU To all Emergency personnel & Police officers who responded to the call for help at our residence, your courtesy and concern was greatly appreciated. Thank you. The family of Zac Gardiner f \ The Family of JERRY CARLAN Would like to express their deepest gratitude to each and everyone for every kindness shown us during the sickness and loss of Jerry. / will always be grateful. With love, June Carlan Gainesville, Brent and Ann Marie Braham, Snellville; great-grand daughter, Taylor Parker; great- grandson, Lex Parker; brothers, W.W. Gary Jr., Commerce, Robert Gary, Atlanta; sisters, Lillie Bruce, Homer, Mary Tuggle and Martha Caudell, both of Commerce; spe cial caregivers, Sandra Clayton and Shelia Dickerson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8, at Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church with the Revs. Fulton Boswell, James E. Adams Jr. and Johnny P. Parker officiating. Burial was in the White Plains Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Ellen Campbell Ellen Autry Campbell, 73, of Clermont, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at Lanier Park Hospital fol lowing an extended illness. Born in Hall County, on August 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Letcher Satterfield Autry. She was a home maker and a longtime member of Skitts Mountain Baptist Church. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by brothers, Herman and Perry Autry. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Garnett “G.C.” Campbell Jr. Clermont; daughters and sons- in-law, Shelia and Ron Hart, Alesia and Sam Cole, Tammie and Mike Kelly, all of Cumming, Denise and Tony Newman, Lilburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Betty Campbell, Larry and Donna Campbell, all of Cleveland, Ricky and Marie Campbell, Hull; sisters and brothers-in-law, Violet and Tex Jones, Gainesville, Jesse Dean and Ronald Sparks, Cleveland, Betty and Gary Dillard, Lithia Springs; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rudy and Linda Autry, Canton, Ethel Autry, Lula; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great- great-grandchildren; and numer ous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 14, at Skitts Mountain Baptist Church with the Revs. Kyle Savage and Mike Irvin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. BarrettFuneralHome,Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. David Wheeler David Charles Wheeler, Jr., 73, of Gainesville, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his residence, follow ing an extended illness. He was born in Habersham County, the son of the late David Charles Wheeler Sr. and Cora Lee Waldrep Wheeler. He was retired from SCM Printing Company and was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Ann Wheeler, Gainesville; daughters and sons- in-law, Teresa and Mark Smith, Gainesville, Vickie and Stephen Mitchell, Grayson; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Kristi Wheeler, Homer; grand children, Heather and Tiffany Smith, Michael Wheeler Jr., Kasey Wheeler, Brittney Mitchell, Amber Mitchell and Colby Mitchell; sis ters, Andrea Catlett, Blondine Tomlin, Rosa Lee Whitworth, all of Demorest; Nellaree Ellison, Clarkesville, Dot Hill, Ocean City, Md., and Linda Sanders, Mt. Airy; brothers, Douglas J. Wheeler, Willie D. Wheeler, Paul Wheeler, all of Demorest, Randy Wheeler, St. Louis Park, Minn.; and a num ber of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 16, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Entombment fol lowed in the Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. A.J. Holtzclaw A.J. Holtzclaw, 58, of Gainesville, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his residence, following a brief ill ness. He was born in Bibb County on April 25, 1950, the son of Blondine Anglin Holtzclaw of Gainesville and the late Charles James Holtzclaw. He was retired from The Coca Cola Company and also from the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he worked as an electrician. He was a member of the Buford American Legion Post 127 and of Springway Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Joan McDaniel Holtzclaw, Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Marsha Holtzclaw, Gillsville; stepdaughters and husbands, Mary and Daniel Barge, Debra and Jimmy Black, all of Gainesville; stepsons and wife, Bo and Tia Marsingill, Buford, Matthew Marsingill, Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob, Luke and Levi Holtzclaw; step- grandchildren, Timmy and Kelly Marsingill, Kasey Black, Daniel Rothove; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Jewell Holtzclaw, Gainesville; sisters and brother- in-law, Brenda and Tom Sutton and Judy Holtzclaw, all of Lula, and Lynn Allen, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 15, at Memorial Park Chapel with the Revs. James Campbell and Daniel Barge offi ciating. Burial was in Springway Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Pauline Fields Pauline Fields, 88, of Cleveland, died Friday, July 4, 2008, at a pri vate health care center following an extended illness. She was born in White County, the daughter of the late Riley and Emma Winkler Helton. She was a homemaker, had previously worked at Turner’s Corner Cafe, and was Baptist. Mrs. Fields was preceded in death by her hus band, William Fields; a son, Ollie B. Fields; sister, Estelle Shuler; and brothers, Andrew Helton, Vernon Helton and Roscoe Helton. Survivors include sons, J.C. Fields, Clarkston, Eugene Fields, Waymon Fields, both of Cleveland, Carlton Fields, Leesburg, Ala.; brothers, Luther Helton, Homer, Jr. Helton, California; grandchil dren, Kathryn Fields, Ronald Fields, both of North Carolina, Wanda Gee, Homer, Sheila Fields, Craig Fields, both of Leesburg, Ala.; nieces, Patricia Jordan, Clermont, Margie Williamson, Homer, Marie Palmer, Cumming; and other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Michael Gee and Bryan Gee officiating. Burial was at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Juanita Wells Juanita L. Wells, 78, of Cornelia, died Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Habersham Medical Center, fol lowing an extended illness. Born in Fulton County on November 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius Augustus and Mary McGahee Wells. She attended North Fulton High School, with degrees from the University of Georgia and Western Carolina. She taught in Atlanta, Texas, France, Germany and Cornelia and was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, John Augustus and Yuriko Wells, Winter Springs, Fla.; niece, Susan Wells, New Orleans; nephew, John Well Jr., Orlando, Fla. Graveside services were held Sunday, July 13, at the Level Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Wright officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 16, 2008. Death Notices Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Publication. We Will Use Most Information Provided By The Family Or Funeral Home, Including A Photo. Mail Death Notices To: The Banks County News, P.O. Box 920, Homer, Ga. 30547, Or Fax Obituaries To: 70&387-5431. 30,000 high-performance trucks. Over 50,000 high-achieving employees. Making a difference one community at a time. The NEW Waste Management. With a massive North American presence that includes lots of heavy-duty vehicles and hard-working individuals, is it any wonder that the NEW Waste Management is such an active member of this community? 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