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WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 9A Meals to benefit booster club Area Death Notices Matt McDonald Matthew (Matt) Edward McDonald, 20, of Homer, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at his resi dence. He was born in Jackson County, a son of Katherine Nation, Homer, and Timothy L. McDonald, Sr., Commerce. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda Wilder White. Survivors in addition to his parents include his step-father, Dennis Nation, Homer; step-moth er, Carol McDonald, Commerce, brother, Timothy L. McDonald, Jr., Commerce; step-brother, Brandon Caudle, Commerce; grandparents, Leon White, and Edward J. and Ella M. McDonald; and several cousins. Graveside services were held on Friday, July 25, 2008, at Woodbine Cemetery, Jefferson, with the Rev. Danny Green officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, July 30, 2008. Vivian Garrison Vivian Leigh Garrison, 50, of Homer, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008. She was born in Clarke County, a daughter of the late Wendall and Geneva Cook Wilson and was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She worked for Bo’s Linen Service, Homer. She was also preceded in death by a son, Levi Garrison. Survivors include her husband, Herbert “Bo” Garrison, Jr„ Homer; daughters, Christy Williams, Eva Griffith, Kayla Garrison and Lydia Garrison, all of Homer, son, Herbert Garrison, III. Homer; brother, Bill Wilson, North Carolina; sister, Frances Turnbow, Enterprise, Ala; and three grandchildren, Bryson and Reece Williams and Caine Griffith, all of Homer. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 26, at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jeff Williams and Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News. July 30. 2008. James Dyer James Hubert Dyer, 78, of Lula, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extend ed illness. He was born in White County on July 11, 1930, the son of the late Joe and Clifford Thomas Dyer. He was a mechanic and enjoyed camping. He was a member of Lula Assembly of Praise and attended Alto Congregational Holiness Church. Mr. Dyer was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Armour Dyer; a son, Tony Lamar Dyer; sis ters, Etheline Meadows and Lucille Hooper; and brothers, Hershel Dyer and Charlie Dyer. Survivors include sons and daugh- ters-in-law, J.R. and Paula Dyer and Dillard and Doris Dyer, all of Lula; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Walter Hall, Royston; daughter-in- law, Amanda Dyer, Maysville; broth er, Dewey Dyer, Ila; eight grand children; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 28, at Lula Assembly of Praise with the Revs. Lanier Tatum, Tim Beasley, and Pastor Scotty Pool officiating. Burial was in the Living Missions United Methodist Church cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News. July 30. 2008. Russell Tadlock Russell Tadlock, 65, of Dahlonega, died Saturday, July 26, 2007, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Edna Casteel Tadlock, Dahlonega; one son; one daughter; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and John Whaley, Maysville; one broth er; six grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 30, at Northside Worship Center in Hall County with the Revs. Eddie Wiggins and Tim Reed officiating. Burial was in Dahlonega Memorial Park. The Banks County News. July 30. 2008. Mary McIntosh Mary Elizabeth McIntosh, 52, of Alpharetta died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the Odyssey Hospice House in Decatur. She was born in Hazard, Ky„ daughter of the late Johnny and Geneva Turner McIntosh. Survivors include a special friend, Bobby Fincannon; daughters, Maria Fielder, Commerce, and Kimberly Shipman, Maysville; three sisters; two brothers; and six grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, at the Macedonia United Methodist Church in Alpharetta. The Banks County News, July 30, 2008. 'Johnny' McCright John E. “Johnny" McCright, 65, of Auburn, Mt. Moriah Community, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008. He was born on February 2, 1943 in Waycross, was employed with Reynolds, Inc. in Fairburn, and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Auburn. He was the father of David McCright, Homer. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 24, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, with the Rev. Lamar Martin offi ciating. Interment and a graveside service were held at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Auburn, with the Rev. Eddie McCright offi ciating. The Banks County News. July 30. 2008. Mary Lee Robertson Mary Lee LaCount Robertson, 88, of Carnesville, formerly of Cornelia, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, at her residence, following a brief illness. Born in Habersham County on October 12,1919, she was the daugh ter of the late Lester and Callie Loudermilk Lacount. She was a retired supervisor from Carwood Manufacturing with 50 plus years of dedicated service and was a mem ber of Level Grove Baptist Church. She was the grandmother of Leah and Jody Hughes, Baldwin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, at Level Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. The Banks County News, July 30, 2008. The Banks County High School All-Sports Booster Club will be the guest of Applebee’s on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The restaurant, located at 105 East Ridgeway Road, has agreed to donate 15 percent of each guest check (not including tax or gratuity) from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. to the A private preview of Banks County High School will be held on Thursday, August 7, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. for rising freshman. They will be able to pick up sched ules, get a locker and meet teach ers. The locker application must booster club. Proceeds will help provide unforms and other equiment for all sports teams at BCHS. Coupons are currently available which must be presented to your server in order to participate in the 15 percent program for the BCHS All-Sports Booster Club. be signed by a parent and has a fee of $5. All parents are invited to attend as well. “Please take advantage of this opportunity to have full reign of your new high school," leaders said. Charity tournament to benefit Galloway A charity softball tournament will be held at Banks County Recreation Fields, Saturday, Aug. 9, and Sunday, Aug. 10. There will be a concession stand open for those attending the games. All proceeds will benefit Henry Galloway of Banks County, who has been fighting cancer since 2004. The cost is $150 per team. For more information on the benefit tournament, contact Robert Chapman at 706-870-4146 or Chuck Bowden at 770-530-4431. Tolbert Bradford ATTORNEYS AT LAW STOP Foreclosures STOP Repossessions STOP Garnishments STOP Tax Levies STOP Creditor Harassment In service: Pvt. Boatwright graduates Army Reserve Private Michael J. Boatwright has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills, battlefield operations and tactics, experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Boatwright is the son of Pedro and April Sandoval, Gillsville. The private is a 2002 graduate of East Hall High School, Gainesville. BCHS to host freshman preview Aug. 7 The Banks County News Get the local school church, sports and other community news delivered to your home each week! Just clip the coupon below to begin saving today over the newstand price! 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