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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 7A Death notices Jerry Sunderman Jerry Martin Sunderman, 65, of Lula, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at The Oaks at Limestone Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born in Dyersburg, Tenn., the son of the late Morris and Wilda Sunderman and was Baptist. He was a member of the Lions Club and was preceded in death by a brother, Rick Sunderman. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Dianne Sunderman, Maysville, Kenny and Becky Sunderman and Patha Sunderman, all of Lula; daughter and son- in-law, Terri and Brad Holmes, Bloomington, Ind.; grandsons, Tyler Flangan, Jordan Sunderman, Cody Sunderman, Hunter Sunderman and Ben Holmes; granddaugh ters, Amber Sunderman and Tyla Holmes; broth ers and sisters-in-law, Ken and Ladonna Sunderman, Chicago, III., and Don and Julie Sunderman, Evansville, Ind. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, August 28, 2008. Fax obituaries to: 706-387-5431. Margie Simmons Margie Roseetta Simmons, 78, of Commerce, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Martha Patton Smith. She was the mother of David Simmons, Homer. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The Banks County News, August 28, 2008. Alton Martin Alton Claude “Gas Man” Martin, 76, of Lula, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Hall County, he was the son of the late Claude J. and Mamie Lee Stewart Martin. He was retired from the City of Gainesville and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a son, Randall C. Martin; sisters, Myrtie Lee Garner, Lacleta Robinson, Geraldine Sailers and Junita Anderson. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Claudine Martin, Lula; son and daughter-in-law, Windsel and Regina Martin, Homer; granddaughter, Natasha Martin; grandson, Nathan Martin, Homer; great-granddaughters, Audrey and Marley Martin, Mt. Airy; sisters, Nora Hayes, Maysville, Lanelle Romines, McDonald,Tenn., Millicent McCabe, Winder, and Martha Garrison, Lula; brothers, Carlton Martin, Duluth, Seaborn Martin, Fairmount and Harold Martin Sugar Valley; and a host of nieces, neph ews and other family and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 28, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Stone and Howard Collins officiat ing. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, August 28, 2008. Ruby Caudell Ruby Grace Caudell, 79, of Homer, died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at her r e s i - dence. Born in Franklin County o n October 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Eurith Umbehant Roberson. She was an active member of the con gregation of the original Damascus Baptist Church, where she was a mem ber of the choir, taught Vacation Bible School, and was active in the WMU. She was a 60-year resi dent of Grady Community, Banks County, and will always be remembered for her love of family, friends, and kind and thoughtful ways to those who were sick or in need. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, P.G. Caudell Jr., Homer; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Tieger and Elliott Brown, Washington, DC, Debbie and Josh Hope, Hoschton, Kathy and David Cobb, Alto; five grandchil dren; and four great-grand children. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 27, at at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Revs. Terry Rice and Jim McClendon officiating. Burial was in the original Damascus Baptist Church cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrange ments. The Banks County News, August 28, 2008. Junior Martin Junior C. Martin, 77, of Commerce, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008. He was the son of the late J.C. and Lois Haynes Martin and was the broth er of Barbara Snipes and Linda Parson, both of Maysville. Funeral services were held Friday, August 22, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The Banks County News, August 28, 2008. Juanita Twiggs Juanita Joyce Nix Twiggs, 54, of Gillsville, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at her residence, following an extended ill ness. She was born in Hall County, the daughter of Pearl Sutton Nix of Gainesville and the late B.A. Nix. She was a mem ber of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Lynn Twiggs, Gillsville; daughters, Misty Marie Twiggs and Malena Twiggs, both of Gillsville; grandson, Caleb Twiggs, Gillsville; brothers, Ray Nix, Oakwood, David Nix and Michael Nix, both of Gainesville, and Jimmy Underwood, Cleveland; sis ter, Janet Gee, Oakwood; and a host of nieces, neph ews, family and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Brian Malcomb and Clack Stubbs officiat ing. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, August 28, 2008. Patricia Gaddis Patricia Ann Gaddis, 61, of Gainesville, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. She was born in White County on April 10, 1947, the daughter of the late Thomas William and Hassie Mae Hamilton Dooley. She was the mother of Debra Carlisle of Lula. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Barrett Funeral Home with Dr. Lynn Hill officiating. The Banks County News, August 28, 2008. Becky Powers Becky Powers, 56, of Cornelia, died Tuesday, July 26, 2008, at Peachtree Christian Hospice, follow ing an extended illness. She was born in Habersham County on February 20, 1952, the daughter of H. Hamilton Gibbs Jr. and the late Betty Grant Gibbs. She was the sister-in- law of Grace Mobley of Baldwin. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 28, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The Banks County News, August 28, 2008. Obituaries Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Publication, Providing the Deceased or Survivors are in The Banks County Newspaper Coverage Area. 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