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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 2011 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 9A-B Born March 15, 1963 in Easton, Pa., she was the daughter of Sandra Rachel Brown Schramm and Eric Theodore Schramm. She attended George Walton High School in Marietta. She loved sports, especially football, and was a devot ed fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons since moving to Georgia. Her special football team was the San Francisco 49er’s since early childhood. Lindy enjoyed writing, coun try music and concerts. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all that knew this won derful lady. Survivors include her husband of 14 years, Walter H. Mitchell, III, Auburn; daughters, Angel Idelle Carlisle and fiance Dale Wiley, Buford, and Swayae Rose Louise Chambers and her hus band Cliff, Auburn; five grandchildren, Tony, Trevor, Trent, Jasmine and Alexis; seven sib lings, Swayae and Bill Steiner, Bethlehem, Pa., Heidi and Kurt Steiner, Orlando, Fla., Gretchen Isaacs and fiance Antonio Daniel, Stone Mountain, Christopher Merring of Montana, Andrew Koose of Georgia, Becky and Mark Levine, and Beth Koose, all of Boston, Mass.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 31, from 12 until 2 p.m. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with a shar ing time of memories and stories about Mrs. Mitchell’s life at 2 p.m. At her request, crema tion will follow. Tom M. Wages Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (19806 - 37.70) Luis Morales Jr. WINDER - Luis Eugenio Morales Jr., 34, died Friday, December 23,2011. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Luis Eugenio Morales, Dominican Republic, and Margarita Rodriguez, He was a ^ veteran of the United States Army and attended Midway Christian Church. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Patricia Morales, Winder; children, Emmanuel Cassandra and Marisa Morales, all of Winder, and Crystal Cote, Maine; and broth ers and sisters, Jorge, Jay, Geraldo, Jose and Emily Vazques. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. John Burchfield and Bryan Drum officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Midway Christian Church, 1406 Hog Mountain Rd., Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (18360) Shirley Mumpower CLEVELAND Shirley Ann Mumpower, 65, formerly of Gainesville, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011, following an extended illness. She was born August 25, 1946 the daughter of the late Thoyce and Opal Allen and was a member of the Redwine United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mumpower was pre ceded in death by her brother, Phil Allen. Survivors include hus band of 46 years, Jim Mumpower; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Dawn Mumpower, Flowery Branch, and Jeff and Liz Mumpower, Cleveland; son, Charlie Mumpower, Flowery Branch; and eight grand children, Laren, Taylor, Anna, Abby, Kobe, Alena, Alexa and Alec. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 28, at the cha pel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. The Revs. Mike Helton and Jeff Garner officiated Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (19078) Alfred Quillian WINDER - Alfred A. Quillian, 85, former attorney and United States Administrative Law Judge, died sudden ly at his home in Winder, Georgia on December 26, 2011. Judge Quillian gradu ated from Winder High School. He volunteered and served in the United States Navy dur ing World War II and was in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict serving in the JAG Corps. He graduated from the University Of Georgia School Of Law in 1951 and joined his father’s law practice in Winder. Judge Quillian served as Solicitor General (known today as District Attorney) for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit from 1957 to 1964. He served as President of the Georgia Solicitor General’s Association. After his service as Solicitor General was completed, he returned to the private practice of law with his brother, Kelley J. Quillian, until his brother’s appointment to the Georgia Court of Appeals. He con tinued private practice with his mother, Tabitha S. Quillian, until his appointment as United States Administrative Law Judge in 1973. He retired from that position in 1994. He was a member of the local Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Gridiron Society and Sigma Chi Fraternity. After his retirement, he rediscovered his love for golf and was beloved by his regular foursome. He was a lifelong fan of University of Georgia football. Judge Alfred Quillian was known for his sense of humor and was a symbol of integrity in both his personal and professional life. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. During the church’s recent anni versary celebration, he was recognized as the church’s longest active member. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elsie Harben Quillian; a daughter, Kimberly Q. Rogers and her hus band, Wayne Rogers, Watkinsville; son, Alfred A. Quillian, Jr., his wife Thea McGlon Quillian, Atlanta; four grand children: Ellen Rogers Brown and her husband Don Brown of Seymour, Tenn., Jennifer Rogers of Smyrna, Drew Quillian and Kathleen Quillian, Atlanta; and one great- grandson, Coleman Michael Brown, Seymour, Tenn.; and a sister Miss Alma Adelia Quillian, Madison. Visitation for friends and family will be at the Smith Funeral Home in Winder, on Wednesday, December 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 29, at the First United Methodist Church of Winder with the Rev. Larry Rary officiating. In lieu of flowers con tributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Winder First United Methodist Church, Winder, GA. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (18360-63.35) Wendell Reems BALDWIN - Wendell Voyce Reems, 71 died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Banks County on November 24, 1940, he was a son of the late Inez Norton Reems and Ruben Reems. Mr. Reems was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church and was retired from the road department. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, gar dening, dirt track racing and watching NASCAR. Mr. Reems was preceded in death by a son, Marty Reems; and brother, Fred Lee Reems. Survivors include daughter, Amy Reems Goss, Cornelia; brother and sister-in-law, J.R. and Ann Reems, Baldwin; sisters and brothers- in-law, Hazel and Joe Lunsford, Clarkesville, and Evelyn and Raymond Holbrooks, Baldwin; three grandchildren; and half sister and husband, Teresa Reems Smith and James Smith, Cornelia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 28, from the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart with Kenneth Franklin offici ating. Interment was in the Leatherwood Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720 and the American Legion Post #84. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (19090) Emma Jean Richey COMMERCE Emma Jean Richey, 78, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Northridge Medical Center. She was born in Homer, the daughter of the late Arvel and Cora Lee Watkins Baker. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Richey was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Richey. Survivors include daughters, Wanda Wilson, Commerce, Cheryl Cummins, Femandina Beach, Fla., and Starla Whiddon, Winterville; brothers, Bob, Lonnie, Calvin, and Winlynn Baker, all of Commerce; eight grand children; and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiat ing. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (622) Mary Seagraves COMMERCE - Mary Clyde Seagraves, 79, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at UNI Healthcare. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Charlie and Lois Bell Fields Crawford. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Commerce and was the retired owner of Seagraves Sweet Shop. Mrs. Seagraves was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Seagraves; and daughter, Judy Baxter. Survivors include sons, Stanley Seagraves, Nicholson, and Tim Seagraves, Russellville, Ala.; a brother, Ronnie Crawford, Commerce; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 22, at the First United Methodist Church of Commerce with David Bowen and the Rev. Billy Pittman officiating. Interment was in New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO. Box 755, Commerce, GA 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. ‘Simon’ Simmons BALDWIN - Dwayne “Simon” Simmons, 63 died Friday, December 23,2011. Born in Habersham County on October 26, 1948, he was a son of Beatrice Norton Simmons and the late William Simmons. Simon was a fanatic Georgia Bulldogs fan and spent many Saturdays gathered around the television with his sons supporting the Dawgs. He was also a former youth football coach who touched the lives of many young men, and an avid golfer. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Simmons. Simon was a member of UnionHillBaptistChurch of the Hollingsworth Community. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his two grandchildren. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Margaret Kaye Smallwood Simmons, Baldwin; son, Jeff Sosebee, Mt. Airy; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Chris and Kerri Simmons, Alto; grandchildren, Blake and Brittany Sosebee; brothers and sisters- in-law, the Rev. Terrell Simmons and Shirley Simmons and Verlon and Denise Simmons, all of the Hollingsworth Community, and Steve and Stephanie Simmons, Commerce; and a broth er, Harold Simmons, Homer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with the Revs. Rick Darby and Paul Bryson officiating. Interment was in the UnionHillBaptistChurch Cemetery, Hollingsworth Community. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. (19090) Roger C. Vandiver ATHENS - Roger C. Vandiver, 80, beloved husband of Mrs. Helen Terrell Vandiver, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mr. Vandiver served his country proudly from 1950-1954 with the United States Air Force. He worked with Dupont from 1954 until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Vandiver was a member of the Augusta Board of Realtors and the Million Dollar Club. He was also a member of Gideons International, and was the Vice-Chairman of the Columbia County Board of Tax Assessors from 1976-1982. Mr. Vandiver was a member of West Acres Baptist Church and the Love Sunday School Class. On July 27,2008, he was honored as a Deacon Emeritus by the Deacon Fellowship of West Acres Baptist Church for serving our Lord Jesus Christ and his church for many years as a deacon and as deacon chairman. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael E. Vandiver (Ruth); daughters, Janice V. Braswell (Jim), and Sharon V. Raborn (Kenny); step-daughter, Terry Bennett (Edwin); brother, William Vandiver (Sandra); sister, Eutelle Yonce (Harry); sister-in- law, Barbara Vandiver; grandchildren, Ken and Brittany Raborn; step- grandchildren, Lauren and Kevin Bennett; and nieces and nephews. Mr. Vandiver was pre ceded in death by his first wife, Betty Seagraves Vandiver; and by his brother, Luke Vandiver, Jr. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 22, at West Acres Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry C. Harmon offi ciating. Interment was in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Richard Yonce, Steven Yonce, Mark Vandiver, Tommy Vandiver, Billy Vandiver, Jimmy Harper, and Philip Alexander. Honorary pallbearers were mem bers of the Gideons International. Memorials may be made to The Gideon International, Augusta Southwest Camp, PO. Box 204454, Martinez, GA 30907. Platt Funeral Home, Augusta, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 28, 2011. 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