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PACE 8A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 Death notices Rev. J.L. White Rev. J.L. White, 81, of Lula, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Banks County on November 25, 1927, he was the son of the late John J. and Myra Phillips White. He was a farmer and enjoyed fishing. He was a member, chairman of the board of deacons, and associate pastor of Rock Springs Baptist Church. Rev. White was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ruth Crisp White; a brother, Buster White; and two grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Johnny White, Lula; daughters and sons- in-law, Carolyn and Terry Mote, Lula, Brenda and Daniel Webb, Dawsonville, Joan and Kennith Cochran, Commerce, Peggy and Hoyt Lovell, Gillsville, and Delores and Tony Goss, Clarkesville; brothers, Doyle White, Lula, and Jewell White, Alto; sisters, Mae Smith, Ethleen Hooper, both of Lula, Francine Westbrook, Baldwin, Betty Jo Tjepkema, Oakwood, and Joyce Shubert, Alto; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 9, at Rock Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris Webb, Tony Goss and Kent Stewart officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. J. Mac Barber J. Mac Barber, 91, died Sunday, December 7, 2008, in Macon. Born in Banks County, he grew up in Commerce, and was the son of the late William L. and Susan K. Barber. Mr. Barber was preceded in death by his wife, Janette McGarity Barber; sisters, Marian Barber and Kathryn B. Gaultney; and broth ers, William Ralph Barber and Dwight F. Barber. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Barber served in the Georgia Legislature from 1949 to 1973 as a representative from Jackson County Public Television in Georgia, the Fembank Science Center and educational bills were among his major focus while serving in Atlanta. He served as Mayor of Commerce, Chairman of the State Committee on Education, President of Georgia School Board Association, President of Commerce Kiwanis Club, Chairman of the Board of Commerce First Methodist Church, Chairman of Jackson- Commerce Hospital Authority, President of Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Georgia Committee on Children andYouth, Governor's Conference on Education and Jackson-Banks Chapter American Red Cross. He was elected to five terms on the Georgia Public Service Commission where he served as Chairman. He was recognized by the Georgia Legislature for his efforts in protecting the rights of the consumer. Such organizations as the Georgia Association of Education, Georgia Science and Technology Commission, Emory University's Kappa Phi Kappa Literary Society and the National Association of Retired People have recognized him as an advo cate for the elderly, the children and the poor. He championed the extension of free telephone ser vice across north Georgia. Barber was honored for his accomplishments by the University of Georgia, Emory University, Georgia Association of Educators, Georgia Youth Council, National Association of Retired People and the Georgia PTA. Survivors include a niece, Angela G. Adams (Mrs. V. James Jr.), Macon; great-nephew, James Adams III, Macon; great-niece, Kathryn A. Brooks, Macon. Memorial services will be held Friday, December 12, at 2 p.m., at the Commerce First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Hoyt A. Allen and David G. Bowen officiating. The body was donated to Emory University Medical School. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Commerce United Methodist Church, 54 Cherry St., Commerce, Ga. 30529, or the Janette M. Barber Professorship, Family & Consumer Science Department, 224 Dawson Hall, UGA, Athens, Ga. 30602, or the donor's favorite charity. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 11, 2008. 'J.B/ Bonds James Brooks “J.B.” Bonds, 82, of Lula, died Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following a brief illness. Born in Banks County on January 3, 1926, he was the son of the late Warren and Maggie Brock Bonds. He was retired from Warren Featherbone as a pattern maker with 35 years of dedicated service. He was Holiness and enjoyed the outdoors. Mr. Bonds was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Meeks Bonds; broth ers, Charlie and Myles Bonds; and a sister, Grace Davidson. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Ann and Jerry Martin, Gainesville, Cathy and Jerry Miller, Lula, and Lynn and Scott Darby, Hattiesburg, Miss.; sons and daughter-in-law, Stanley and June Bonds and Larry Bonds, all of Lula; sisters and brother-in-law, Cara Wade and Ruby Simmons, both of Alto, and Ruth Acrey, Cornelia, Bonnie and Blake Bagwell, Buford; sis- ters-in-law, Betty Jordan, Alto, and Sarah Bonds, Beaufort, S.C.; grandchildren, Chris Bonds, Judd Bonds, Stefanie Martin, Angie Balthazor and her husband, Chris, and Garrison Darby; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 9, at Yonah Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. David Carithers and John Umberhant officiating. Burial was in the church ceme tery with the Rev. Chris Balthazor officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Herbert Tanksley Herbert Tanksley, 80, of Alto, died Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born on November 9, 1928, in Anderson, S.C., he was the son of the late Russ Lee and Dossie Ivie Tanksley. He was retired from J.P. Stephens as a supervisor with 26 years of service and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Clara Shirley Tanksley, Alto; sis ter, Evelyn Janies, Seneca, S.C.; sister-in-law, Bertha Shirley, Alto. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 6, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Turpin officiat ing. Burial was in B.C. Grant Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion #84, The Grand Reeves VFW Post #7720, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Barbara Nix Barbara Ann Gerrell Nix, 61, of Alto, died Thursday, December 4, 2008, at her residence. Born in White County on April 2, 1947, she was the daughter of Snow Dorsey Cooley of Alto the late J.W. “Willie” Gerrell. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Mrs. Nix was preced ed in death by a sister, Kathy Gerrell; and step-father, Janies Arthur Cooley. She enjoyed fish ing, playing cards and spending time with her family, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Jerry G. Nix, Alto; daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Dwayne Allen, Alto; sons and daugh- ter-in-law, Luke and Connie Cochran and Danny Cochran, all of Cornelia; seven step-children; brothers, Billy Wayne Gerrell, Royston, Haskell and Neal Gerrell, both of Cornelia; sister, Brenda Arrowood, Cornelia; five grandchildren, Trent and Brent Nix, Kayla, Chelsey and Brooke Cochran. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 7, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Danny O’Kelley and Corbin Coley officiating. Burial was at Yonah Memorial Gardens. MeGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, November 11, 2008. 'Did' Echols Lee "Did” Echols, 86, of Lula, died Tuesday, December 2, at his residence. Born on May 3, 1922, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Ida Simmons Echols. He was retired from Toccoa Foundry Steel Manufacturing as general man ager for 40 years, and was a vet eran, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Echols was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Pierce Echols. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Kathy and Larry Smith, Gainesville; sons and daughter-in-law, Sam and Joyce Echols and Dale Echols, all of Lula; sister, Faye Keheley, Atlanta; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 4, at Belton Baptist Church with the Revs. Robert Nix and Paul Morris offi ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, the Grant Reeves V.F.W. Post #7720, and the Rabun County D.A.V. Chapter #15. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Christell Meeks Christell Lawrence Meeks, 82, of Cornelia, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Habersham County Medical Center. Born in Banks County on February 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Emory and Minnie Brady Lawrence and was a 1943 graduate of Baldwin High School. She was a member of the Level Grove Baptist Church and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class, and was a home maker. Mrs. Meeks was preced ed in death by a sister, Florine Lawrence; and a brother, Buford Smith. Survivors include her husband, W.C. “Bill” Meeks, Cornelia; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Bill Raper, Alto; son and daugh ter-in-law, Calvin and Vickie Meeks, Easley, S.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Janies and Monteen Lawrence, Gainesville; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 7, at the Level Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Brian James and Terry Rice officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Level Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, Ga. 30531. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Faye Justus Faye Ledford Justus, 67, of Alto, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, following a sudden illness. Bom in Macon County, N.C., on May 29, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charles Tindell and May Bell Alexander Ledford. She was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with over 30 years of dedicated service and was Baptist. Mrs. Justus was pre ceded in death by a sister, Barbara Sue Ramey; and a brother, Doyle Ledford. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Christy Lynn and Keith Williams, Alto; son, Richard Allen Justus, Clayton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Helen Ledford, Toccoa, and Charles and Linda Ledford, Franklin, N.C.; grandchildren, Misty Tolle, Noel Herron, Buster Justus, Ashley Pollard, Keaton Williams, Taylor Williams and Hailey Williams; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 9, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Williams officiat ing. Burial was in Level Grove Cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Rev. Luther Campbell Rev. Luther Clinton Campbell, 79, of Lula, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. Rev. Campbell was preced ed in death by his wife, Edith Campbell; daughter, Linda Faye Campbell; and grandchil dren, Benji Ferguson and Patience Whitfield. Survivors include sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Randall and Renay Campbell, Lula, Charles and Theresa Campbell, Alto; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Billy Whitfield, Libby and Gary Tanner, Betty and Kenneth Parson, all of Gillsville; brothers, Roger Campbell and Jessie Campbell, both of Commerce, Homer Campbell, Baldwin; sisters, Lucille Rigsby, Lula, and Mattie Carter, Murrayille; 15 grandchil dren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and god children, George and Cathy Holleger, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 6, at Silver Shoals Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel Shadburn, Dennis Taylor, Clarence Reynolds, Roy Clark and Trent Campbell offici ating, with the Revs. Perry Smith, Tim Beasly and S wayne Cochran officiating at the graveside. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008 Charles Hill Charles Overton Hill, 76, of Commerce, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at Crawford W. Long Hospital. Bom in Banks County, he was the son of the late Edwin and Marian Harber Hill. He was retired from the State of Georgia as a Safety Director and was a member of the Homer United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Frances Wood Hill, Commerce; a sister, Francis Marian Moore, Wellington, Fla.; grandchil dren, Brandon Hill, Lauren Hill, Taylor Hill, and Caitlin Hill, all of Commerce. Funeral services were held Friday, December 5, at the Homer United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jim McLendon, James Turpen and Bob Hill offi ciating. Burial was at the New Salem United Methodist Church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. 'S.R/ Miller Silas “S.R.” Ruben Miller, 74, of Commerce, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce, following an extended illness. Bom in Hall County, he was the son of the late Phillip Allen and Dolly Catherine Miller. Mr. Miller was the brother of Estelle Hendrix of Lula. Funeral services were held Friday, December 5, in the cha pel of Ward's Funeral Home with the Revs. Eugene Turner, Wanda Turner, Jimmy Tiller and Evangelist Jerry Massey officiat ing. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Jamelia Jones Jamelia Darlene Jones, 66, of Nails CreekCrossing Community, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital. Born on June 7, 1942, in Shawnee, Okla., she was the daughter of the late James William Wingett Sr. and Mildred Olivia Clifton Wingett. She was a wait ress at the Iron Skillet Restaurant at the Petro Track Center and was Baptist. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Lee Wingett. Survivors include her husband, Andrew Dwayne “Andy” Jones; a son. Roger Lee See, Canon; daughters, Darsey Lynn Rollins, Lebanon, Tenn., and Andrea Dawn Kennedy, Royston; broth ers, Jerry Wingett, Troy, Michigan, and James William Wingett Jr., Waterford, Mich.; sisters. Rita Fisher, Kathy Bradley, both of Michigan, Cheryl Wingett, Toccoa, and Pamela Kay Bilbey, Bluffton, S.C.; and nine grand children. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 9, at Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Turk officiating. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Pearl McAllister Pearl McConnell McAllister, 100, of Clarkesville, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at a private healthcare facility, follow ing a brief illness. Bom in Habersham County on February 1, 1908, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Sarah English McConnell. Mrs. McAllister was the moth er of Betty and Dank Whitlock of Alto. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 9, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Jesse Knight Jesse Jackson Knight, 68, of Clarkesville, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at his resi dence following an extended ill ness. Bom in Fort Meade, Fla., he was the son of the last Jesse Jackson Sr. and Lillie Mae Tindall Jackson. Mr. Knight was the father of Terri and Ray Mauldin of Baldwin. Memorial services were held Saturday, December 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints with Bishop Darrell Smith officiating. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. J.C. Smith J.C. Smith, 73, of Clarkesville, died Thursday, December 4, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Bom in Oconee County, S.C., on January 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Lester and Izebell Beaty Smith. Mr. Smith was the father-in- law of Melissa Eisel of Alto. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 6, at Hollywood Baptist Church with the Rev. Alton Burrell and Pastor Jerry Rylee officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Dorothy Moore Dorothy F. Moore, 59, of Ellijay, died Friday, December 5, 2008. She was born on December 10, 1948, in Gwinnett County, the daughter of the late Walter Guy and Evelyn Marie Boyd Leonard. Mrs. Moore was the mother of Robert K. Moore, Justina Ping, Robert H. Moore Jr. and Jennifer Moore, all of Maysville; and step-sister of Marie Daniels of Maysville. Funeral services were held Monday, December 8, in the cha pel of Bernhardt Funeral Home in Ellijay. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Raymond Wood Bishop Raymond Leon Wood, 54, of Martinez, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at his resi dence, following a sudden ill ness. Bom in Habersham County on October 18, 1954, he was the son of Bill and Lucille Darnell Wood of Demorest. Mr. Wood was the brother of Lamar and Dot Wood of Alto. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 6, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Rex Brady Rex Boyd Brady, 69, of Toccoa, died Monday, December 8, 2008, at Stephens County Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on August 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Otha and Monteen Ausburn Brady. He was employed in the manufacturing industry and enjoyed collecting antiques. Mr. Brady was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Brady. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Tammy and Richard Burton, Toccoa; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony Brady, Ken and Sandy Brady, and Randy Brady, all of Toccoa; brother, Keith Brady, Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 11, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. Burial was in Union Hill Baptist Church cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Ruth Baker Ruth Elaine Baker, 57, of Maysville, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at her residence, follow ing a brief illness. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Nolan Baker, Maysville; sons, Kenny Baker and Ricky Baker, both of Maysville; daughter, Kathy Elaine Queen, Maysville; brothers, Charlie Lee Massey, Commerce, and Billy Massey, Gillsville; sister, Margie Adkins, Ila; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 7, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Curtis Lee Hammond and Tim Boswell officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Donna Jean Smith Donna Jean Smith, 65, of Clarkesville, died Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Rabun County on August 30, 1943, she was the daughter of Gladys Free Wood and the late David Taylor. Mrs. Smith was the mother-in- law of Melissa Eisel of Alto. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 6, at Hollywood Baptist Church with the Rev. Alton Burrell and Pastor Jerry Rylee officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. The Banks County News, December 11, 2008. Please Read, then Recycle! Banks County Death Notices Are Printed Free Of Charge For The First Notice. 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