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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 7A Death notices Wallace Howell Wallace Lawrence Howell Jr., 57, of Baldwin, died Friday, October 17, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, after losing a battle with cancer. Born in Fulton County on November 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Wallace Lawrence Howell Sr., and mother and step father, Dorothy and Merle Strange Nelson of North IBA&W Glen, Colo. He BSMH — was a member of Bethesda Fellowship Church, and enjoyed camping and spending time with family and friends, loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Howell. Mr. Howell was a veteran, hav ing served in the United States Army. Survivors in addition to his mother and step-father, include his wife, Helen Howell, Baldwin; daughters and son-in-law, Lauren and Matt Jinks and Drew Howell, all of Lilburn; step-daughters, Jamie Davis, Turnerville, and Jeanne Shook, Demorest; a son, John Howell, Eastpoint; step sons, Michael McDuffie, Baldwin, Wayne Church, Mt. Airy, and Dwane Roach, Maryville, Tenn.; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Allison Nelson, Colorado; sister and brother-in-law, Debra and Jim Keifer, Clermont; seven step-grandchildren; and two spe cial Vietnam veteran friends, Ted Clark and Eddie Forrester. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The family is at the residence. Memorials contributions may be made to Helen Howell, 800 ParkAve., Baldwin, Ga. 30511. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Brenda Reems Brenda K. Reems, 57, of Alto, died Saturday, October 18, 2008. She was born in Hall County on March 23, 1951, the daughter of the late Arthur and Dora Bell Butler Parker. She was a member of Grace and Mercy Ministries, and was a supervisor with VCC Child Support Enforcement. Survivors include her hus band, Mike Reems, Alto; sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Keith Reems and Amy Reems, Clermont, Brent and Tara Reems, Mt. Airy, and Neil Reems, Alto; and a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Linda Parker, Lula. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 21, at the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Keith Reems and Wayne Tench officiating. Burial was in the Yonah Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Altus Hospice House, 5411 Northland Dr., Atlanta, GA 30342. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Richard Garrett Richard Garrett, 68, of Pendergrass, died Saturday, October 18, 2008, at BJC Medical Center, following an extended ill ness. He was bom on April 27, 1940, in White County, the son of the late John Henry and Dollie Abernathy Garrett. Mr. Garrett was father of Tina and Mike Queen of Lula. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 21, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Griffin officiating. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Harold Bellomy Harold Kenneth Bellomy, 61, of Maysville, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at BJC Hospital. Born in Ridgeland, S.C., he was the son of the late Cecil and Ida Gertrude Collins Bellomy. He worked as a construction supervisor and was a veteran, hav ing served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Linda Perry Bellomy, Maysville; sons, Scott Bellomy, Tucker, and Tommy Bellomy, Commerce; grandchildren, Kaitlynn Breanne Bellomy, Kenneth Garrett Bellomy and Kalebb Scott Bellomy. Memorial services were held Monday, October 20, in the cha pel of I vie Funeral Home. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Gladys Warren Gladys Payne Warren, 94, of Alto, died Monday, October 20, 2008, at Bell Minor Nursing Home, following an extended ill ness. She was born in Habersham County on December 5, 1913, the daughter of the late Enoch K. and Etta Morris Payne. She was retired front Chicopee with 26 years of service and was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Warren was pre ceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Warren; a brother, Phillip $ 5 00 0FF Ticket Ot s 2CP° Or More. Valid with coupon Mon.-Thurs. only. La Hacienda Commerce La Hacienda Braselton 173 Steven B. Tanger Blvd. 5391 Highway 53 706-335-7458 706-654-0070 |^The Original Mexican Restaurant! Not affiliated with any other restaurant j FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH, YOU CAN LIST YOUR GROUP'S MEETINGS! Let your members know when your group is meeting! Call (706) 367-5233 to advertise your meeting time, place and date in... • The Jackson Herald • The Commerce News • The Braselton News • The Banks County News • The Madison County Journal VETERANS OF 9 FOREIGN WARS Post 4872, Hurricane Shoals Convention Ctr. Each 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m. Mike Buffington, Commander Phone 706-335-6532 26.1 JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Monday Jefferson City Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. *(706) 387-1156 Mack Cates, President 542 JL UNITY LODGE F&A.M. No. 36, Jefferson, GA 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Dwight Wier • 706-367-5882 Borders St. behind Tabo’s 260 JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays Jefferson City Clubhouse 12:30 p.m. *(706) 367-7696 Gina Mitsdarffer, President 547 BANKS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. meets first Monday each month 7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historial Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441 North in Homer pd.-07/09 Citizens Organized for Pipeline Safety investigating the health risks to citizens from underground pipelines and booster stations in Madison Co. Meetings 6:30 p.m. at the Colbert Grove Baptist Church the 2nd Thurs. of each month. 706-783-4702. Pd.04/09 JEFFERSON HP AMERICAN LEGION Albert Gordon Post 56 Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Harvie Lance, Commander Phone (706) 654-1274 310 White Plains Baptist Church Pd 02/09 Faith Bible Class meets every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. It is a place where strangers become friends and friends become family. 706-367-5650 White Plains Baptist Church 3650 Hwy. 124 West, Jefferson, GA 30549 The Jackson Co. Republican Party Would like you to meet us for breakfast the second Sat. of each month, 8:00 at The Jefferson House. For more information, call 706-652-2967 or email fishyglass@yahoo.com Pd.n/os BANKS COUNTY fgj AMERICAN LEGION Post 215 Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. In Homer, GA at the American Legion Building on Historic Highway 441 Pd.06/09 M. Payne; and sister, Daisey Rudeseal. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Amy Payne, Alto; sister and brother-in- law, Winifred and John Grizzle, Titusville, Fla.; sister-in-law, Joyce H. Payne, Cornelia; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 22, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Verner London and Johnny Stone officiating. Burial was at Yonah Memorial Gardens. McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Chester Lochowski Chester F. Lochowski Sr., 75, of Wallingford, Conn., died Sunday, October 19, 2008, at The Connecticut Hospice. He was the son of the late Kazimierz and Anna Lochowski. Mr. Lochowski was the father of Laura Lochowski of Maysville. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 23, at The Wallingford Funeral Home in Wallingford, Conn. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. 'Smitty' Schmidt Eugene “Smitty” H. Schmidt, 57, of Gainesville, died Monday, October 20, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extend ed illness. Born in Lincoln, Neb., he was the son of the late Henry and Julia Reed Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt was the broth- er-in-law of Dianne and Larry Griffin of Lula. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 23, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Nathan Huwitt, Scott Ledbetter, Jack Hicks and Farrell Presley offi ciating. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Fax obituaries to: 706-387-5431. 'Tunney' Lawson The Rev. G.A. “Tunney” Lawson, 83, of Gainesville, died Monday, October 20, 2008, fol lowing an extended illness. He was born on May 10, 1925, in Hall County, the son of the late Irvin L. and Bessie Kemp Lawson. Mr. Lawson was the grandfa ther of David and Clara Martin of Homer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 22, at New Bridge Baptist Church in Gainesville. Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Myrtle Addis Myrtle McEntire Addis, 97, of Habersham, died Saturday, October 18, 2008. She was born in Habersham County on May 7, 1911, the daughter of the late Roland and Carrie Groves McEntire. Mrs. Addis was the mother of Frances and Nelson Lewallen of Baldwin. Funeral services were held Monday, October 20, at Bethel Temple Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Ronald Mote and Bishop Ronald Wilson officiat ing. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Earl Robinson Earl Robinson Sr., 84, of Cornelia, died Thursday, October 16, 2008, at Atlanta Medical Center. He was born on January 29, 1924, in Stephens County, the son of the late Fain and Mammie Tomlin Robinson. Mr. Robinson was the father of Mickey Robinson of Alto. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 18, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with the Rev. Billy Burrell and Dr. Jim Ferguson officiating. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. 'Buddy' Hollis Travis Junior “Buddy" Hollis, 54, of Gainesville, died Tuesday, October 15, 2008, at his resi dence, following an extended ill ness. He was the son of the late Earl Fair and Betty Jane Seabolt Hollis. Mr. Hollis was the father of Tina Sullens of Lula and Travis Jasper Hollis of Gillsville. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 19, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home North Riverside Chapel. The Banks County News, October 23, 2008. Obituaries Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Publication. 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