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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 11A Death notices Christmas Bazaar planned in Homer MSG Robert Hughey MSG Robert Lee Hughey, 59, of Lula, died Monday, November 3, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born on November 21, 1948, in Buena Vista, Marion County, the son of the late Joe Denmark and Sarah Hughey. He was reared by his grand mother, the late Viola Hughey. He was a dedi cated mem ber of Saint Paul CME Church, where he served as a Steward and on the Usher Board Ministry. He was a 1966 graduate of Buena Vista High School and received his B.A. from Columbia College. After serv ing his country for 20 years, 6 months and 4 days, he retired from the United States Army in 1989. After working 15 years as a parole officer, he retired from Florida State Department of Corrections in 2004. He was a member of Prince Hall Masons Hourglass Lodge #113. Survivors include his lov ing wife of 26 years, Debora Jacobs Hughey, Lula; chil dren, Yolanda Hughey, Oceanside Calif., Kenneth Hughey, Tyrone Thomas, Tokin Thomas, all of Tampa, Fla., and Sarah Parker (D.J.), Fayetteville, N.C.; grand children, Kenneth J. Hughey, Christina Hughey, Haley Thomas, Asia Thomas, Elijah Hughey, Jeremiah Parker, Elisabeth Parker and Quonte Hughey; siblings, Jimmy Hughey, Veola Thomas (Willie), all of Lula, Marie Lewis, Atlanta, Annie Evans, Bernice Denmark, Deborah, Denmark, Rosa L. Denmark, William Denmark, the Rev. Milton L. Denmark (Lynn), Freddy L. Denmark and Randy Denmark, all of Macon; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 8, at Nazarene Church of Jesus Christ Church of God in Christ. Burial was in Saint Paul CME Church cemetery. Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Oglethorpe, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008 Susan Waldron Susan Melissa Waldron, 45, of Alto, died Monday, November 3, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Athens, following an extended illness. Bom in Hall County, she was the daughter of Lamar White of Alto and the late Yvonne H. White. She was Baptist. Survivors in addition to her father, include a son, Brandon Waldron, Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Arthur Jeffery White, Cincinnati, Ohio, Kevin Lamar White, Calhoun, and Joshua Lamar White, Alto. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 8, at Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008.. Sue Kennedy Sue Grier Kennedy, 75, of Commerce, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at Hill Haven Nursing Home. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Hoke Smith and Dorothy Hulsey Grier. She was a spe cial education teacher with Banks County High School and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Kennedy. Survivors include sons, Tommy Kennedy and David Kennedy, both of Commerce; daughter, Dorthea Kennedy, Athens; brothers, Zach Grier and Andy Grier, both of Holly Springs; sisters, Mary Thomas and Joan Wiley, both of Clermont, Linda Oliver and Lanna Black, both of Holly Springs; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services were held Sunday, November 9, at Holly Springs Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Terrell Simmons officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008. Bobby Wallace Bobby Ray Wallace, 76, of Gainesville, died Monday, November 10,2008, at Willow Wood Nursing Home, follow ing an extended illness. Bom in Jackson County, he was the son of the late John H. and Wilma Garrison Wallace. He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church Mr. Wallace was the brother of Grace Baugh and Estelle Polifka, both of Lula. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 13, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Bradley Elliott and Carlton Bates officiating. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008. Daisy Mae Franklin Daisy Mae Bramblett Franklin, 87, of Cornelia, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Bom in Hall County on July 25, 1921, she was the daugh ter of the late John and Lillie Banks Bramblett. Mrs. Franklin was the moth- er-in-law of Marie Franklin of Homer. Funeral services were held Monday, November 10, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart funeral home with the Revs. Donnie Ballinger and Ray Davis officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008. Vera Satterfield Vera Satterfield, 69, of Cleveland, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at her residence following a brief illness. She was bom in Hall County, the daughter of the late L.D. and Fannie Roberts Head. Mrs. Satterfield was the mother of Michelle and Keith Miller of Gillsville. Funeral services were held Monday, November 10, at Dewberry Baptist Church with the Revs. Dean Bryant and Roy Lee Mitchell offici ating. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008. Donnie Dodd Donnie Dodd, 73, of Demorest, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Born in Alto, he was the son of the late Homer James and Carmie lmmju — Ruth Gailey ~ Dodd. He was a member of Habersham Baptist Church and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Memorial services were held Sunday, November 9, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Habersham Baptist Church, P.O. Box 412, Habersham, Ga. 30544, The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 409410, Atlanta, Ga. 30384-9410, or to the Fairfield Baptist Church, c/o Rev. Keith Allison, 355 Alfred Taylor Dr., Demorest, Ga. 30535. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008. Jean Williams Jean Grey Womble Williams, 83, of Buford, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce. Born on August 4, 1925, in Scranton, Pa., she was the daugh ter of the late John and Nellie Womble. She was a homemaker most of her life, worked as a volunteer and served as president of the Athens/Clarke County Humane Society and the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, was an avid birder, traveling with her husband across the United States and to other countries on bird watching tours. She was also a devoted dog lover, hav ing raised litters of English Bulldogs and Shihtzu’s. Her dogs were always by her side. Mrs. Williams had lived in Scranton, Pa., Petersburg, Va., Martinsville, Va., Seaford, Del., Richmond, Va., Athens, Northern Ireland and Hilton Head Island, S.C. Survivors include her chil dren, Jack Williams, Homer, and Ann Gleason, Atlanta; grandchildren, Patrick Gleason, Annie Haney and Elbe Gleason, all of Atlanta; and a cousin, Dorothy Womble, New York City, N.Y. Private memorial services were held in Homer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hilton Head Island Audubon Society, the Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce, or the American Lung Association. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008. Willie McCoy Willie Roger McCoy, 75, of Inglis, Fla., formerly of Commerce, died Monday, November 10, 2008, at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River, Fla. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Willie Thomas McCoy and Lucille McCoy Owensby. Mr. McCoy was the father of Donnie McCoy and Samantha McCoy, both of Homer; and brother of Margaret McDuffie, Homer. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 13, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Duncan officiating. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008. Chad Dalton Chad Robert Dalton, 29, of Cleveland, died Monday, November 10, 2008, follow ing injuries received from a fire at his residence. Born in Hall County on October 23, 1979, he was the son of Angela Wiley Dalton of Cleveland and father and spe cial friend, Bobby Dalton and Lynn Stovall of Cleveland. Mr. Dalton was the grand son of Evelyn Wiley of Alto. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 13, at Chattahoochee Baptist Church with the Revs. Verner London and Gary Heffner officiating. The Banks County News, November 13, 2008. Fax death notices to: 706-387-5431, or email to: obits@ mainstreetnews .com. The first annual Christmas Bazaar at the Chamber will be held on Friday, December 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We anticipate the town square to be lined with chil dren and adults who have come out in the chilly weath er to celebrate the holiday season,” said chamber direc tor Tara Fulcher. A Christmas parade starts at noon on Saturday. “We look forward to many local businesses, clubs, marching units and organi zations to participate in the parade,” Fulcher said. “We are also asking parade par ticipants to collect canned goods for the local food bank. Generous Hearts, which will enable them to feed people who are in need over the holiday season. Shoppers can enjoy the many arts and crafts booths available along ed that a deposit is made out for each day’s work and the one in question is July 28, for July 25 work. Ausburn reported that July 28 was a Monday and, on that par ticular day, there were two deposits made, plus a deposit for some bad checks that had been returned. The deposit in question was written up in her daily deposit book. The deposit was not writ ten up by Ausburn, but by one of the employees in the tax office. Chapman said. That deposit should have been made the same day, on July 28. During this time, the tax office was preparing for the move to the new Banks with holiday music and car ols.” The lighting of the Christmas tree will also take place at dark in front of the historical courthouse. “This is an evening to bun dle up the kids and come celebrate the holiday season with the entire community,” Fulcher said. “This event is planned so the community can gather together for visit ing old friends, making new friends, drinking hot choco late, watching the parade, enjoying the lights, singing carols, strolling from booth to booth doing your Christmas shopping. This is to be an exciting holiday event filled with community spirit for all ages.” Chamber leaders are seeking volunteers to assist with the parade. Contact the Chamber office at 706-677-2108 for more information or for ven dor applications. County Courthouse Annex, Ausburn reported. Ausburn said that she tried to find the missing deposit, but after she had exhausted what she could do, the report was filed with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office. Chapman said, “Our office has contacted the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) for their assistance in this case and Ausburn has given us her full cooperation in this matter.” The reason for the deposit being made out and not mak ing it to the bank is yet to be determined. Chapman added. “The investigation will con tinue until hopefully this matter is cleared up,” Chapman said. Park coni'd from 1A together and pushing it forward,” Chambers said. Lula Downtown Development Authority member Barbara Moore sang the National Anthem at Tuesday’s event. Turner said the park will be an interactive park and will fea ture an interactive fountain and landscaping. “The park is being built to recognize and honor all veterans,” Turner said. BOE cont'dfrom 1A OTHER BUSINESS In other business at the called meeting on Thursday: •the board approved the following personnel items: Jerry Loffice and Hansen Steck as lay coaches and Ben Gordon, Banks County High School custodian, family medical leave. The BOE will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the confer ence room for the regularly scheduled monthly work session. Tree decorating contest ahead A tree decorating contest is planned in conjunction with the Christmas Bazaar at the Chamber. Businesses, organizations and schools are invited to enter the contest. The deadline for applications is Nov. 14. There is no fee for entering the contest. First, second and third place winners will be announced at 5 p.m. on Dec. 5. The categories will be originality, creativity, use of materials and overall presentation. For more information, contact the Banks County Chamber of Commerce at 706-677-2108 or fax 706-677-2109 or e-mail bankscountychamber@windstream.net. Deposit cont'dfrom 1A Banks County Board of Commissioners REQUEST FOR BIDS Bid Number (208-1120) Sealed bids will be received at the Commissioner’s Office, Banks County Courthouse, UP TO 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at which time they will be opened for the following: 42000 - 54.1403 Road Striping Approximately 25 miles of road striping (100 lines miles) 1. The project will be built to DOT Specifications 2001 Edition. Bid packets may be obtained from: Erin Decker Banks County Commission 144 Yonah-Homer Road Suite 1 Homer, GA 30547 706-677-6200 All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the words, “SEALED BID NO. 208-1120 OPENING DATE 10:00 A.M., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008. Any bid received after 10:00 a.m. will be rejected. The Banks County Commission reserves the right to accept or to reject any and all bids and to waive any formality or informality in the bid process. HOLIDAY AD DEADLINE Classified and Display Ads 12 Noon, Friday, Nov. 21 for the Nov. 27 publication The Banks County News Main Street • P. 0. Box 920 In Loving Memory Lisa Samples Carlyle March 24,1965-November 16, 2001 We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And the day before too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. All we have now are our memories And your picture in a frame. Your memories are our keepsakes With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping. We have you in our hearts. It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone. A part of us went with you The day God called you home. With all our love, Lindsey and Caden Nan, Scarlett, Chan, and Family