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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-B special needs bus manager for the past 13 years. Funeral services were held on Friday, January 4, at the Buford Church of Christ with James Hatcher and Jimmy Miller officiating and eulogy by Steve Snider. Interment was at Shoal Creek Baptist Church in Buford. To express condolences, sign the online guest book at www. flaniganfuneralhome.com. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (19077) LoriAnn Heaps COMMERCE - LoriAnn W. Heaps, 37, died Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was born in Wisconsin, the daugh ter of Bary and Cindy L e r d a h 1 Wedlund of Wisconsin. Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband, Bryan Heaps, Commerce: two sons, Calvin and Casey Heaps, both of Commerce; and a brother, Adam Wedlund. Memorial services were held Wednesday, January 9, from the Maysville United Methodist Church. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (476) Bobby Hicks MAYSVILLE - Bobby Hicks, 66, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012. Bobby loved to fish, gar dening and sports. He was a veter an in the United States Army. Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sarah Hicks: and son, Bud James Hicks. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Bertie Hicks; sons, Bobby Hicks II and Lynn, Commerce, Robert Hicks, Maysville, and Michael Edward Hicks and Cindy, Talmo; daughter, Amanda Wiley and Rodney, Maysville; brother, Eddie Hicks and Janie, Danielsville; sisters, Virginia Seeley and Tom, Camesville, Shirley Martin and Boyd, Athens, Connie Bettis and Gerald, Commerce, and Pam Faulkner and Craig, Lula; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, December 28, at the Hoschton First Baptist Church. Interment was in the Woodbine Jefferson City Cemetery. Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. www.lawsonfuneralhome. org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (19646) Jimmie Ann Horton BRASELTON - Jimmie Ann Hardy Horton, 77, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. She was born in Monroe, the daugh ter of the late James Hubert and Curtis Mae Braswell Hardy. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Horton was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Horton; and a brother. Mack Hardy. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Debora Shelton, Braselton; sis ters, Rebecca Hardy and Joyce Peters, both of Monroe: broth er, Larry Hardy, Loganville; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7, at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benji Boone officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Cemetery in Monroe with Scott Smith, Scott Gee, Asa Albright, Michael Sims, Todd Peters and Michael Childers honored as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder Lions Club, P.O. Box 172, Winder, GA 30680, Attention Tommy Roberts or Mike Murray. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (875) Shannon Hoxit DANIELSVILLE Shannon Brian Hoxit, 39, died Saturday, January 5, 2013, at his residence. He was bom in Westminster, S.C., the son of Terri Anne Hoxit of Commerce. He was employed with Roper Pump Company. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Candice Boswell Hoxit, Danielsville; children, Cassi Hoxit, Madison Hoxit, and Montana Hoxit (Ashley), all of Danielsville; and grandpar ents, Henry and Mary Anne Tomkins, Commerce. Funeral services were held Monday, January 7, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Pallbearers were Kirk Standridge, Joe Mimbs, Tommy Slater, Tim Pursley, Myles Brookshire and George Mathis. Interment was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (622) Warren Hufford Sr. JEFFERSON - Warren Hufford Sr., 81, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1931, in Flint, Mich., the son of the late Mervon Earl Hufford. He Army during the Korean War. He worked for A.C. Spark Plug for 43 years, retiring in January 1999. Mr. Hufford was preceded in death by a grandson, Caleb Guy Chance Hufford; and granddaughter, Veronica Lynn Elliott. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Beverly, Jefferson; children, Mellonie and Thomas Hookey, Flint, Mich., Karen and Don Roney, Columbiaville, Mich., Bryan Hufford and fiance, Janie Hoffman, Bowling Green, Ky., Tammy Midcalf, Davison, Donna Rachwal, Jefferson, and Warren Hufford Jr. and Wendy Hufford, Jefferson; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 9, at the Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc, Mich., with Pastor Brian Oswald offi ciating. Burial was at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home, Grand Blanc, Mich., was in charge of arrangements. Share your condolences with the family at www.brownfh. com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (18360) A.L Hulsey Jr. SMYRNA, TENN. - A.L. Hulsey Jr., 81, died Friday, January 4, 2013. A native of Braselton, he was the son of the late Addie Lee Hulsey Sr. and Erminee Berryman Hulsey. He was a member of Parkway Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War and was retired from the fleet ser vice of American Airlines. Mr. Hulsey enjoyed playing golf, going to the beach, and read ing. He loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Jurelle Hulsey; son, Steven Hulsey and Vicky Lenz, Centreville, Va.; son, David Hulsey and his wife Karen, Smyrna, Tenn.; daughter, Donna Hardy and her husband Kirk, Lake Forest, Ill.; grandchildren, Stephanie Spicer, Brent Hulsey, Amanda Hulsey, Candice Sweet, Ryan Hulsey, Keeley Hardy and Ellie Hardy: great-grandchildren, Alexandra Spicer and Brock Hulsey, due in April 2013; sisters, Loretta Richardson, Dacula, and Nancy Brock, Apison, Tenn.; brothers. Donald Hulsey, Hoschton, and Joe Hulsey, Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, January 7, in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Brother Dan Parker officiated Memorials may be made to the Parkway Baptist Church Building Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel. com Woodfin Funeral Home, Murfreesboro, Tenn. was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. Olga Lacey COMMERCE Olga B. Lacey, 95, died Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Peachtree Plantation. She was bom on August 2, 1917, in Struthers, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Mary Bolash. She was a vet eran of the United States Navy, having served as a Navy WAVE Spec T during World War II. Mrs. Lacey retired from Roper Pump Company. For many years, she also wrote a popular column. Around Town with Olga Lacey, for The Jackson Herald. She also served for many years on the Commerce Library Board, and was a member of the Four Seasons Garden Club. Mrs. Lacey was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Allen Lacey, Sr.; and a daugh ter, Barbara Lacey. Survivors include a daugh ter, Kris Harper, Fort Myers, Fla.; daughters and sons-in- law, Becky and Ken Turk, Starr, S.C., Nicky and Wayne Wilbanks, Commerce, and Patty and Doug Griffeth, Bethlehem; son and daughter- in-law, Allen and Kelly Lacey, Commerce; grandchildren, Dylan and Lisa Wilbanks, Commerce, Jesse and Amanda Wilbanks, Braselton, Lacey Griffeth, Atlanta, Douglas Griffeth, Canton, Allison Griffeth, Bethlehem, and Taylor Lacey and Hannah Lacey, both of Commerce: great-grandson, Lincoln Wilbanks, Braselton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Commerce Library Foundation, 2319 North Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (622) Dorothy Jo Manders WINDER - Dorothy Jo Manders, 87, died Sunday, January 6, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Morgan and Mary G. Starnes. Mrs. Manders was preceded in death by her hus band, Robert Manders; and a son, Johnny Manders. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Faye Manders, Winder; daugh ters and sons-in-law, Donna Kay and Bill Rodgers, Winder, and Cathy and David Elder, Winder; daughter-in-law, Ann Manders; grandchildren, Jill Green, Michelle Gilreath, Jason Manders, Matt Manders and Justin Rogers; 11 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Doris Cook, Winder; and sev eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, in Smith Memory Chapel with John Talley officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (18360) J.L. Martin LULA - J.L. Martin, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at Habersham Medical Center. He was born on September 5, 1924, in Camesville, the son of the late J.L. Martin, Sr. and Ethel Henderson Martin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Smith Martin; and a son, Zachary Martin. Mr. Martin was a United States Army World War II Veteran, having fought in Normandy. He was a retired manager of Shirley Feed and Seed with 40 years of service. J.L. was a Mason and a mem ber of the Lula Lodge #352 F. & A.M. and was a Shriner. He was a member of Belton Baptist Church. Survivors include daugh ters and sons-in-law, Judy and Gene Harkins, Clermont, Donna and Daniel Carpenter, Lula, and Shelba and Glenn Bennett, Mt. Airy; daughter, Pat Horne, Gainesville: son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Susan Martin, Clarkesville; sister, Uree Sears, Anderson, S.C.; brother, Clayton Martin; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Sunday, January 6, at Belton Baptist Church, with the Revs. Robert Nix and Mike Martin officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with full military honors provided by the Georgia National Guard, the Habersham County American Legion Post #84, the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, and the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605-3007. Those wishing to express online condolences to the Martin family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneral- homes.com. Arrangements were in the care ofWhitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (499-38.60) Johnnie McClung COMMERCE Johnnie Mack McClung, 81, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born in Beckley, W. Va., the son of the late Jack and Laura Moore McClung. Mr. McClung was retired from the U.S. Post Office and was a United States Air Force Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Betty McDuffie McClung, Commerce: daughters, Vonna McClung, Marietta, and Donna McClung, Commerce; son. Norm McClung, Acworth; sis ter, Freda Deitz, Mt. Lookout, W. Va.; one grand child: and one great grandchild. Funeral servic es were held Friday, January 4, from Gillsville Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Calhoun offici ating. Interment followed at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (622) Della McKie COMMERCE Della Merline McKie, 88, died Sunday, January 6, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospice House. She was bom in Camesville, the daughter of the late Dan and Ida Kay Moore. She was a homemaker. Mrs. McKie was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil McKie; and a daughter, Karen Carden. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Standridge, Maysville; son, Rusty McKie, Maysville; daughter, Brenda Patrick, Commerce: daughter, Mildred Barnette, Winder; son, Bobby McKie, Commerce; daughter, Ann McKie, Commerce; broth er, Roger Moore, Jefferson; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grand children; and one great-great- grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Nix officiating. Interment was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (622) James Minish NICHOLSON - James Boyd Minish, 61, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Telford and Dartha Martin Minish. He was a member of the Baptist denomi nation and was employed as a brick mason. Survivors include his wife, Kim Jones Minish, Nicholson; brother, Parris Minish, Danielsville: and sister, Linda Ingram. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 5, at New Harmony Baptist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. The Rev. Geoff Rushin officiated. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (622) Travis Page JEFFERSON Travis Franklin Page, 34, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Athens, the son of Dwight Page of Hull and the late Kay Arnold Page. He was employed in the home construction industry. Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Kristy Martin Page, Jefferson; children, Kellyn Page, Easton Page and Brayden Page, all of Jefferson; and sisters. Tiffany Barnett, Commerce, and Terri Dalton, Athens. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 3, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Scott Martin and Chris Segars offi ciating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (622) Christopher Rouse GILMAN, VT. - Christopher Alan Rouse, 26, formerly of Hoschton, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. He was born in Commerce, the son of James Thomas (Helen) Rouse of Jefferson, and Marsha Gable (Eric) Jones of Gainesville. Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Gina Rouse (Brian) Cronier, Jefferson; brothers, Shane (Margie) Rouse, Maysville, Brant Rouse, Camesville, Michael Gable, Gainesville, and Jimmy (Felisha) Rouse, Jefferson; a number of nieces and nephews: and other rela tives. Memorial services were held Thursday, January 3, at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Coley offi ciating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuner- alhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (875) Peggy Sanders JEFFERSON Peggy K. Sanders, 78, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was born in Jefferson, S.C., the daughter of the late Keith and Cora Munn Kirkley. Mrs. Sanders was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving as a registered nurse. She retired from St. Mary’s Home Health Care with many years of ser vice. Mrs. Sanders was pre ceded in death by her sister, Jane Brown. Survivors include her husband, Adolph Sanders, Jefferson; son, Steven Lee (Doris) Sanders, Monroe; grandson, Samuel J. Sanders, Gainesville: brother, Jimmy (Carolyn) Kirkley, Sunset, S.C.; and a number of other relatives. A private family service will be held at a later date. Evans Funeral Home Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuner- alhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (875) John Stewart BETHLEHEM John Dover Stewart, 66, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012. Survivors include a son, Johnny Dean Stewart, Bethlehem; two grandchildren, Jeremy (Michelle) Stewart, Hoschton, and Jessica Stewart; five great-grandchildren, Christopher, Johnathan and Nathan Stewart, and Abby and Alii Stewart, all of Hoschton; and three sisters. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. Alliana Stinchcomb SAVANNAH - Infant Alliana Aleya Stinchcomb died on Monday, December 31, 2012, in Savannah, 11 days after her birth on December 20. Surviving family members include her mother, Kimberly Stinchcomb, Savannah; a brother, Aiden Baul, Savannah; grandparents, Terrell and Reney Stinchcomb, Banks County: great-grandparents, the late Joe Sears and Carolyn Craig, Jefferson, Barbara Coleman, Loganville, the late Doug Stinchcomb, Sarah and Raymond Church, all of Hoschton, the late Alma Stinchcomb, Dorothy and Donald Shed, all of Loganville; uncles, Matthew, Joseph and Jacob Stinchcomb; and a cous in, Noah. Memorial services were held at Thyatira Community Chapel in Jefferson on Saturday, January 5. Kevin Page and Harry Shed officiated. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. ‘Rip’ Wier JEFFERSON - Luther Paul “RIP” Wier, 88, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013, sur rounded by his family at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens following a brief ill ness. Paul “RIP” was born in Jackson County, Jefferson, the son of the late Henry “T.C.” and Nina Eckles Wier. He was a graduate of Martin Institute, Jefferson, Class of 1942, and worked on the family farm with his father until 1955. Mr. Wier worked at Jefferson Mill until he retired in 1986. Since his retirement, he faith fully attended the Jackson County Senior Citizen Center in Jefferson. Paul was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and various other offices. He was a member of the Unity Lodge #36, where he served as Worshipful Master. He received his 50th year Masonic award. The Masonic Lodge will take part in the committal service. Mr. Wier was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred H. Wier, Richmond, Calif.; sister, Irene Howington, Jefferson; brother-in-law, William “Bill” Howington, Jefferson, and Lewis Harper, Decatur. Survivors include a brother, Gilbert L. Wier (Martha Sue), Jefferson; sisters, Lavenia W. Hall, (Tile O.) Jefferson, Ellie W. Harper, Decatur, and Carolyn W. Thurmond (Claudius D.) Jefferson; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends. Funeral services were held Sunday January 6, at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Revs. Mike McLemore and Jessie Mealor officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with his nephews, William L. Howington, Danny Wier, David Wier, Dwight Wier, Phil Thurmond, Doug Thurmond, Gene Harper, and Wayne Wier honored as pallbearers Memorials may be made to Bethany Cemetery Fund, in care of Mrs. Joy Wood, 3205 Brockton Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549 Evans Funeral Home Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuner- alhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 9, 2013. (875-45.05) FAX Obits to: 706-387-5431. Mail to: The Banks County News, P.O. Box 908, Jefferson, GA 30549. Email to: obits @ mainstreet- news.com
