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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 7A Death notices Clyde Allison Clyde Allison, 61, of Cornelia, died Monday, September 8, 2008, at a private care facility. He was an auto body and fender repair man with W a 1 d o n and Waldon Body Shop in Alto with 30 years of service. Private services will be held. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. James Hill James Henry Hill, 75, of the Sandy Cross Community, Royston, died Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at his resi dence. Born April 25, 1933, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Henry Frank and Addie May Bennett Hill. He was retired from Eastern Airlines and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Toccoa. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by a son, James Keith Hill; and a brother, Bobby Joe Hill. Survivors include his wife, Dorthy Nell Mealor Hill; two daughters, Joellen Hughes and Elaine Wallace, both of Palm Desert, Calif.; six grandchil dren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred H. Evatt, Seneca, S.C., and Lois Campos, Conyers; and nieces and neph ews. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 6, at the Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery with Barry Reece officiating. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. 'Granny' Wehunt Frances C. "Granny” Wehunt, 71, of Lula, died September 4, 2008, at The Oaks at Limestone, following an extended illness. She was a Hall County native and was the daughter of the late Johnnie Anglin and Idell Anglin. She was a member of Springway Baptist Church and was retired from Peachtree Doors. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Cliff Wehunt; a daughter, Darlene Pinkerton, Oakwood; daughter and son-in- law, Donna and Jeff Grizzle, Gainesville; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Eddie ad Evelyn Wehunt, Flowery Branch; granddaughters, Jamie Wehunt, Jordan Pinkerton, Jodie Grizzle, Sandy Howington, and Sharon Ferguson; grandsons, Justin Peck, Jerrad “Bo” Adams, Josey Grizzle; great-grandchildren, Alexa Jo, Ryan Austin, Logan Christopher and Cruz' Rahne; sister and brother-in-law, Gwen and Herrisson Pierce, Oakwood; brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Geneva Anglin, Gainesville; friends, Tammy Grizzle, Judy Harkins and Vernette Elrod; and a host of other family and friends survive. “Granny" will be missed by all her grandchil dren and great-grandchildren, loved ones stated. Funeral services were held for Saturday, September 6, in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial was at Springway Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Gary Osteen and the Rev. Grady White officiating. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. Virginia Denton Virginia Nellie Denton, 77, of Commerce, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, at her resi dence. She was bom in Banks County, the daughter of the late James Alexander and Nellie Watson Blackburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Denton and was a member of Line Baptist Church. Survivors include daugh ters, Gail Toney and Wanda Williams, both of Commerce, Dianne Carey, Royston, Rita Barber, Jefferson, and Melissa Rowland, Hoschton; a sister, Winnie McGill, Commerce; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 7, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Vaughn Howington officiating. Burial was Line Baptist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. Larry Cotton Larry Cotton, 66, of Danielsville, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, following an extended illness. He was the son of Grace M. Cotton of Homer. Survivors in addition to his moth er include a daughter, Kim Hill, Homer. Funeral Services were held Monday, September 8, at the Redeemed Baptist Church. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008 Estelle Sosebee Estelle Pauline Sosebee, 87, of Gainesville, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, at her resi dence, following an extended illness. Born in Madison County on October 9, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ollie Massey. She was the mother of Betty and Leon Roberts, Maysville, Dianne and Warren Williams, Linda and Fred Cantrell, all of Alto, and Rita and Reed Phillips, Lula. Graveside services were held Monday, September 8, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Maxie Ladd officiat ing. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. Barbara Whitaker Barbara Whitaker, 68, of Cornelia, died Friday, September 5, 2008, at her residence, follow ing an extended illness. She was the sister of Georgia Bingam, Lula. No services are planned at this time. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. Mattie Lee Garrison Mattie Lee Clark Garrison, 88, of Lula, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the Northeast Georgia Lanier Park Campus following a sudden ill ness. She was born August 16,1920, in Habersham County, the daugh ter of the late John and Mattie Adams Clark. She was retired from the Hall County School System, where she served as a dietitian. She was a member of the Airline Baptist Church for 50 years and was very active in the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Mrs. Garrison was pre ceded in death by her husband, James Fred Garrison. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Angela Maria Poole, Gillsville, Elaine and Dr. Jerry Dawson, Williamsburg, Va., Linda and Louie Hickman, Lula; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren; sister, Nola Cole, Sparta, Tenn.; brothers, Eugene Clark, Gillsville, and Elmo Clark, Clermont. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 9, at Airline Baptist Church with the Revs. Mike Reynolds and Bradley Elliott officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Airline Baptist Church Building Fund, 3368 White Sulphur Rd., Gainesville, Ga. 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. Vance Cagle Vance Joel Cagle, 62, of Gainesville, died September 6, 2008, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was born on November 5, 1945 in Hall County, to the late Virgil J. and Wilma Greenway Cagle. He was the father of Janine and Tony Addison, Lula, and the brother of Denver and Diane Cagle, Lula. Funeral services were held Monday, September 8, from the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Revs. Matthew Stephens and Loren Hildebrandt officiating. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. Tyler Bush Robert Tyler Bush, 17, of Commerce, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, following injuries he received in an accident on Sunday in Banks County. Bush, a senior at Banks County High School, was the son of Rita Hart Bush, Commerce, and the late Kenny Bush. He was a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother, include grandparents, Ken and Norma Bush, Maysville, and Gene and Thelma Hart, Commerce. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 12, at 2 p.m., at the New Salem United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jim Blair, Allen Carmichael and Charles Crabbe officiating. Burial will be in the church cem etery. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 11, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, September 11, 2008. NOW OPEN 1 ^Christian OOKSTORE & COFFEEHOUSE Now Serving Smoothies!!! 706-423-9608 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-7, Wed. 10-5, Sun. Closed 417 Pottery Factory Drive • Commerce, GA Right behind Zaxby’s • Next to World Gym. www.booksncaffeine.com Mar-Jac Chicken Cook-Off At The 41st Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Saturday, October 4, 2008 Maysville, Georgia Entries are due in the Mar-Jac booth at 12:00 noon Any dish containing chicken may be submitted, including casseroles, soups and salads. Fried, barbecued or smoked chicken parts may not be entered. A copy of the recipe used must be included with the entry. By entering the cook-off, contestants agree to allow recipes to be published. 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