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PAGE 8A-B MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2011 Obituaries Wayne Abbs COMMERCE-Wayne Edward Abbs, 47, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Northridge Medical Center. He was born in Portsmith, Va., the son of William Edward Abbs of Carnesville and Mary Jane Bellant Minesal of Commerce. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was owner of Wayne Neal Chevrolet. Mr. Abbs was also on the MDAC Board of General Motors, member of the Commerce Kiwanis Club, Blue Knights, chairman of Relay for Life of Jackson County, and honorary chair of Banks County Relay for Life. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Heather Abbs, Commerce; daughters, Kimberly Balenger, Carnesville, and Madison Abbs, Commerce; sons, Wayne Abbs, Jr., Germany, Chase Crumley, and Kyle Abbs, both of Commerce; and brothers, Robert Abbs, St. Johns, Mich., and Scott Abbs, Atlanta. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 24, at the chapel of Little- Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Jeff Williams and Tommy Cleveland officiating. Interment was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (622) Phyllis Berry JEFFERSON Phyllis Royal Berry, 52, died Friday, December 23,2011. She was the daugh ter Joe and Martha Ann Nunnally Royal of Winder. She was a mem ber of Winder Wesleyan Church. She worked in the billing department for Progressive Lighting and had done medical billing for several years. In addition to her par ents, she is survived by her husband, Larry Berry, Jefferson; daughter, LaRae Berry, Jefferson; two brothers, Phil Royal, Winder, and Chris Royal, Bethlehem; and seven nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Wednesday, December 28, at the Winder Wesleyan Church with Pastor Greg Moore officiating. Memorial contribu tions may be made to The Winder Wesleyan Church, 64 E. Midland Ave., Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (18360) Lydia Bruce COMMERCE - Lydia Elizabeth Bruce, 89, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Clarke County, the daughter of the late Early and Lois Wade Seay. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Bruce. Survivors include daughters, Martha Mauldin, Jefferson, and Audrey Brady, Homer; sons, George E. Bruce, Maysville, and Harold Bruce, Commerce; broth er, Paul Seay, Jonesboro; sisters, Katie Paterson, Hull, and Sue Jonston, Danielsville; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27 from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and Anthony Cook officiat ing. Burial was at the Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (622) Virginia Chastain JEFFERSON Virginia Chastain, 87, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. A native ofJackson County, she was thedaugh ter of the late J.B. and Reba R a d e n Waddell. Mrs. Chastain was a graduate of Martin Institute of Jefferson, class of 1943. She was a homemaker and farm er and was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward Grady Chastain, Jefferson; daughter, Gail Kimbrell, Jefferson; and sister, Doris Wilkes, Pelham. Funeral services were held Friday Dec. 23, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with inter ment at B arrow Memorial Gardens. The Revs. Tim Taylor and Tilly Welbom officiated. Those honored to serve as pallbearers were Bo Snelling, Jamey Snelling, Steve Collins, Mac Collins, Tex Baker and Randy Weatherford. Memorial contribu tions may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 1368 Ebenezer Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (S75) Kathryn Fallaw ATLANTA - Kathryn Cartledge Fallaw, 98, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Lenbrook Square Foundation. She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Claude G. and Mattie Burroughs Cartledge. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Mrs. Fallaw was a retired executive secretary for 36 years with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. She volunteered for Northside Hospital, and helped with the Peachtree Road Race and the Olympics. Mrs. Fallaw was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fallaw, Sr.; and a son, Charles Fallaw, Jr. Survivors include grandchildren, Samuel C. Fallaw, Homewood, Ala. and Elizabeth L. Fallaw, Ep worth; and broth er, Karl H. Cartledge, Macon. Graveside services were held at noon, Wednesday, December 21 at Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. Lois Gordon CONYERS - Lois Rogers Gordon, 92, wife of the late Hal Gordon, died Saturday, December 24,2011. Born in Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Bethel Gordon Rogers. She retired from Athens General as a nurse and was a member of the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Kent Gordon, Conyers; sister, Mary Baker, Athens; one grandchild, two great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, December 26 at the Gordon’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (08J) ‘Ray’ Griffin Sr. NICHOLSON Russell “Ray” Griffin Sr., 75, died Sunday, December 25, 2011. He was the son of the late Luther and Amy Certain Griffin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carter Griffin. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie G. Griffin, Nicholson; three sons, Russell Ray Griffin Jr. and Shelby Griffin, Athens, Anthony Griffin, Nicholson, and Brian (Jill) Griffin, Jefferson; two daughters, Betsy (Richard) Wiggins, Cummings, and Susan (Mike) Peneguy, Colbert; brother, Quinnion Griffin, Toccoa; and five sisters, Ollie Fowler, Anderson, S.C., Barbara Manley, Toccoa, Joette Roach, Seneca, S.C., Joyce Peeples, Toccoa, and Janice Pulliam, Toccoa; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 28, from the New Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Goodroe officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (476) Doris Hall WINDER - Doris Hall, 86, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Born in Dacula, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Callie Lynch Watkins. She was a mem ber of Faith Tabernacle Full Gospel Church. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by her husband, Cleveland Hall; three sons, Terry, Tommy and Jerrice Hall; and three brothers, Junior, James and Paul Watkins. Survivors include a daughter, Hilda Wilson, Winder; granddaugh ter, Lynne Allen; great- granddaughter, Aleisha Croy; and great-great- grandson, Alden Croy; three brothers, Jack, Bobby and Bill Watkins, all of Dacula; and two sisters, Annette Holland and Betty Berry, both of Dacula. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 22, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Janice Sudderth and John Waters officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (18360) Delores Hanley WATKINSVILLE - Delores B. Hanley, 53, died Thursday, December 22, 2011, at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Vera Mae Tittle Bradshaw of Madison County and the late Grady Bradshaw. Mrs. Hanley was preced ed in death by grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rusher Bradshaw. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Pat Hanley, Watkinsville; sons, Billy Joe Hanley, Watkinsville, and Michael Hanley, Athens; sisters, Patsy Hudson, Madison County, and Lola Mae Hansford, Watkinsville; grandchildren, Madison Hanley, Allison Hanley and Jackson Fini; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Revs. Tim Boswell and Curtis Hammond offici ating. Burial was in the Colbert City Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (476) Harold Hawks NICHOLSON Harold Erastus Hawks, age 90, of Nicholson, died Saturday, December 24, at his residence. Mr. Hawks was born in Jackson County to the late Claud and Leona McConnell Hawks. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Mr. Hawks was retired from the USDA Poultry Research Lab. Mr. Hawks is survived by his wife, Joyce Barnett Hawks, Nicholson; son, David Hawks, Nicholson; daughter, Lynda Hemphill, Athens; sisters, Evelyn Haynes, Danielsville; andDorothy Erdman, Missouri; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 26 at New Harmony Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Seagraves, Melvin Cochran, Joseph Brooks and Zach Hawks officiat ing. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contribu tions may be made to New Harmony Baptist Church, 8816 Hwy 334, Nicholson, GA 30565. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011 (622) James Hayes HOSCHTON - James Edward Hayes, Sr. age 71, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, at his residence following a period of declining health. A native of Jackson County, Mr. Hayes was a son of the late Hubert L. and Lillie Mae Self Hayes. Mr. Hayes had worked for Wicks Mobile Homes in Winder, Ga. for over 20 years and also at Mitsubishi in Braselton, Ga. for over nine years before retiring. Mr. Hayes was a longtime member at Center United Methodist Church in Hoschton. Survivors include his wife, Martha Hayes, Hoschton; son, James Edward (Karen) Hayes Jr., McDonough; dau ghter, Nancy (Larry) Christmas, Douglasville; son, Eddie (Debbie) Hayes, Athens; son, Keith Hayes, Hoschton; grandchildren, Will Harm; Jonothan Harm; Tyler Hayes; Tiffany Hayes; William Harm; Jonathan Harm; Kari Hayes; Jessica Hayes; Robert Hayes; Jacob Hayes; Alicia Hayes; Caleb Hayes; Savannah Hayes; great-grandchil dren Will Harm; Sean Harm; and Ben Harm; and a number of other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday December 26 at Center United Methodist Church with interment following in the church cemetery. The Rev. Blane Spence officiated the service. Grandsons had the honor of serving as pallbea rers and granddaughters, Alicia Hayes and Tiffany Hayes, served as honora ry pallbearers. Evans Funeral Home was in charge of arran gements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (875) Betty Lord COMMERCE - Betty Shirley Lord, 86, died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospice House. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Leo and Lauree Park Shirley. She was of the Baptist denomination and was retired from Jackson Electric Membership Corporation. Mrs. Lord is preceded in death by her husband, Telford Lee Lord; and two sons, Bert and John Shirley Lord. Survivors include a daughter, Marvalee Townsend, Marietta; son, Robin Lord, Commerce; sisters, Marion Salter, Forrest Park, and Carolyn Merk, Dry Pond; brother, Ben Shirley, Commerce; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 28, at Maysville Baptist Church with the Rev. David Sharpton officiating. Interment was in Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (622) Jenet Meeks HOSCHTON - Jenet Meeks, 54, died Monday, December 19, 2011. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Annie Queen Davis. She was a member of Jackson County Baptist Church and had been employed by Gwinnett Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Meeks, Hoschton; sons, Ricky McCullough, Flowery Branch, Jackie McCullough, Buford, and Kevin Meeks, Bethlehem; a daugh ter, Amanda Easterling, Winder; grandchildren, Marcus McCullough, C.J. Clarke, Brianna Clarke, Nary an Kinney, Kaytlynn Meeks and Makylnne Meeks; brothers, Tom Davis, Statham, Eddie Davis, Bishop, and Larry Davis, Nicholson; and sisters, Clara Browning, Danielsville. Funeral services were held Friday, December 23, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Jack Lawson and Matthew Watson officiat ing. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (18360) ‘Lindy’Mitchell AUBURN - Melinda Karen Ann “Lindy” Mitchell, 48, died Sunday, December 25, 2011. See more obits on Page 9A-B
