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PAGE 10A-B MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 Obituaries Rerun Pansy Alexander JEFFERSON - Pansy Davis Alexander, 97, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Tom P. and Zipporah Hayes Davis and was one of 13 children. Mrs. Alexander loved children, having seven of her own, and was the owner of Pansy’s Daycare for 52 years, the first licensed daycare in Jackson County. Thousands of children were under her loving care. She was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Alexander was pre ceded in death by her husband, J.B. “Dutch” Alexander; four sons, Charles Fleeman, Timothy Fleeman, Jimmy Fleeman and Byron Alexander; a grandson, Chuck Fleeman; five sisters, Ruth Carnell, Mary Lou McDonald, Ellen Perry. Beth Wages, and Merle Snider; and six broth ers, Malvin Davis, John Davis, George Davis, Hayes Davis, Ed Davis, and Jim Davis. Survivors include a daugh ter, Emmagene (Howard) Merk, Jefferson; sons, Dicky (Lilly) Fleeman, Jefferson, and John (Sandy) Alexander, Braselton; sister, Vera Pace, Winder; daugh- ters-in-law, Alice Alexander, Gail Turner, and Betty Fleeman; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grand children; and six great-great- grandchildren; and a number of other relatives survive. Funeral services were held Sunday April 21, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Hardy officiating. Interment was in Woodbine Cemetery with Hopper Alexander, Jerry Davis, Rickey Davis, Tony Davis, Davis Gilmer, and Mike Beatty hon ored as pallbearers Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604 Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (875-37.85) Sara Jo Bailey WINDER - Sara Jo Bailey, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Willie “Bill” and Sallie Mae Kennedy Patrick. She was a lifetime resident of Winder and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She worked as a seam stress for Superior Garments for 52 years. Mrs. Bailey was pre ceded in death by her husband, Neil Bailey; and a son, Bobby Bailey. Survivors include three grand children, Melanie Whitehead, Bogart, Ritchie Bailey, Social Circle, andDawnBailey, Conyers; six great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 26, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Ferguson officiating. Burial was at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (18360) Patsy Blalock COLBERT - Patsy Dixon Blalock, 65, died Sunday, April 28, 2013. A native of Athens, she was the daugh ter of the late George Buford Dixon and Lillian Dillard Dixon. The old est of five children, her sib lings include Frank E. Dixon of Augusta, and the late LaRue Carter, Billy Dixon, and Vickie Mauldin. She worked for near ly 25 years at SunTrust Bank in Athens. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Commerce, where she partici pated in the choir. Survivors include her hus band of 42 years, Willard Daniel (Buzzie) Blalock; a son, Andy Hoyt Blalock, Colbert; daughter, LeAnne Blalock DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va.; and four grand children, Andrew Blalock, Arnoldsville, Alexis Krause, Winterville, and Robby and Emma DeFrancesco, Alexandria, Va. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 1, in the chapel at Lord and Stephens with burial at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. The Revs. Grady Jordan, Stuart Lang, and Terry James officiated. Pallbearers were Mike Carithers, David Garrison, Dale Ledford, Ronnie Ray, Leon Smallwood, and Jason Tyner. Memorials may be made to the Berea Baptist Church choir or the Loran C. Smith Cancer Center in Athens. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. [081] Sybil Camp JEFFERSON Sybil K. Camp, 89, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. She was born in Carrollton, the daughter of the late Carl Gordon Kelley and Sarah Myrtle Murphy Holladay. Mrs. Camp was a retired book keeper, was employed by First Baptist Church of Jefferson, and MainStreet Newspapers but her greatest career was assisting in raising her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. Mrs. Camp was preceded in death by her husband, D.C. Camp; a sister, Hazel Wimberly; and two broth ers, Edward Kelley and Elliott Kelley. Survivors include a daughter, Sylvia (Kenneth) McDonald, Jefferson; grandson, Ken (Stacy) McDonald, Jefferson; grand daughter, Kristy (Austin) Gamble, Jefferson; great-grandchildren, Kendall McDonald, Tristan McDonald, Emma Gamble, and Shelby Gamble; sisters, Barbara Jones, Sharpsburg, Nancy Thaler, Fayetteville, N.C., and June Campbell, Newnan; and a num ber of other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday April 30, at the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Carlton Allen and the Revs. Michael Jarrett and Lee Ritchie officiating. Interment was at Woodbine Cemetery, with Fred Gurley, Harrison McDonald, William Westbrooks, Bobby Vaughn, Rusty Holland and Brody Bearden honored as pallbearers. The Berean Sunday School Class were honored as honorary pallbearers Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 S. Elm Street, Commerce, GA 30529, or Jefferson Presbyterian Youth Ministry, P.O. Box 594 Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (875-36.80) Mary Lou Cleghorne COLBERT - Mary Lou Parham Cleghorne, 82, passed away peace fully at her residence and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was the daughter of the late O.C. and Mary Moon Parham and was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Horne. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, John L. Cleghorne, Colbert; a daughter, Myron (Larry) Whitlow; son, Steve (Teresa) Horne; stepson, Louis Cleghorne; grandchildren, Starla (Dwight) Rutledge, Blayne (Jennifer) Smith, Justin (Laura) Smith, Joshua (Dianna) Horne, and April (Cory) Davis; great grandchildren, Caleb Rutledge, Macy Rutledge, My lane Rutledge, Heath Johnson, Layla Johnson, Logan Horne, Bella Grace Davis, and Chloey Davis; sisters, Dokie Norman and Charlotte Parham; and a brother, Howard (Polly) Parham. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Tom Dial and Tony Lee officiating. Interment was in the Colbert City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Blayne Smith, Justin Smith, Josh Horne, Caleb Rutledge, Dwight Rutledge and Randy Parham. Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (476) Ramona Cowart HARRISON, ARK. Ramona E. Cowart, 73, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Willard-Walker Hospice House. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Roy and Lillie Howington Standridge. Mrs. Cowart was retired from Holiday Inn Express. Survivors include a son, Steve Manley, Atlanta; sister, Ellen Beauchamp, Harrison, Ark.; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 29, from the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Ashley offi ciating. Interment was at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (622) Doris Eidson WINDER - Doris Evelyn Holman Eidson, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born in Oakwood, the daughter of the late Isaac Lester and Mamie Jane Garmon Holman. She was a retired floor supervisor for Landress-Smith Corporation in Hoschton and was a member of the Union Baptist Church in Winder. Mrs. Eidson was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Newton Eidson Sr. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Ralph Maxwell, Lexington, Mary Bell and the Rev. Randy Bell, Hixson, Tenn.; a daughter, Sheila Eidson Rutledge; sons and daughters- in-law, Jerry and Sandra Eidson, Hoschton, and Wayne and Connie Eidson Jr., Ringgold; grandchildren, Jennifer Eidson Pierce, Kathy Eidson Hoover and Jeff, Kristina Turner and John, Kathryn O’Kain, Joey Eidson, Leslie and Jim Turner, Shelley and Scott Kester, Daniel and Anna Bell, Amanda and Dr. Alan Hensley, Lori and Chris Rains, and Victoria Eidson; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 26, in the chapel of Evans Funeral home with the Revs. Randy Bell and Tony Powers officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder. Memorials may be made to the Quiet Oaks Nursing Home, P.O. Box 613, Crawford, GA 30630. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (875) Lillie Green PENDERGRASS Lillie Karen Hayes Green, 51, entered into rest Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was born in Atlanta, the daughter of Mrs. Roy Mae Webb Hayes of Pendergrass and the late Johnny Marvin Hayes. She was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church and was a home maker. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Lee Green. Survivors in addition to her mother include brothers, Kenneth Marvin Hayes, Conyers, and Timothy Kevin Hayes, Pendergrass; stepson, Grady Lee Green, Pendergrass; and nephew, Kenneth Scott Hayes. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Thrasher officiat ing. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery. Honored as pallbearers were Joe Phillips, Todd Hollis, Jason Hollis, and Shane Hollis. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (875) Ernest Hernandez BRASELTON Ernest Briseno Hernandez, 77, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 7, 1935, the son of the late Jesus and Eloisa Hernandez. He was of the Catholic denomination and golf marshal at Reunion Golf Course. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Honey B. Hernandez, Braselton; daughter and son-in- law, Debra and Jesus Maldonado; son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Sylvia Hernandez; daugh ter, Maria Banda; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Anthony Banda; son and daughter-in-law, Jesus and Sarah Hernandez; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; brother, Raul Hernandez; sister and brother-in- law, Beatrice and Benny Molina; several nieces and nephews, all of Dallas, Texas; and his beloved dog, Jasper. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27, from the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Deacon Paul Krarup officiated. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements. Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneral- homes.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (19078) Dr. Robert ‘Bruce’Hollett WITS END, ATHENS Dr. Robert Bruce Hollett, 66, resident of Wits End, Athens, passed away of pancre atic cancer on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Bruce, as he was known to his family and friends, and Dr. Hollett, as he was known in his profession of being a Professor of Veterinary Medicine at the Vet School of The University of Georgia since 1989, earned his BS degree in Animal Husbandry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI), Blacksburg, Va. in 1968, his DVM from UGA in 1972, and his MS in Pharmacology from Purdue University in 1974. Bruce was the veterinarian for Arthur Hancock's Stone Farm Thoroughbred Racing in Paris, Ky. from 1981-1985, during the reign of the Kentucky Derby winner, Gato Del Sol. He then returned to UGA to join the facul ty of the Vet School for the rest of his illustrious and lengthy career. He served as the head of continu ing education for the Vet School for 21 years as well as served as the Executive Committee Chair on the University Council for 2008-2009. He received numer ous awards including the Charles N. Dobbins Service Award in 2004, A.M. Mills Award in 2002, Distinguished Service Award from the American Association of Equine Practitioners in 2000, and was a founding charter officer for the Georgia Equine Practitioners Association. In 2001 he began working with UGA’s line of mascots and became the Ugas’ personal veter inarian in the ensuing years. The Seiler family of Savannah, who own the Uga line, even named one bulldog for Hollett. “Big Bad Bruce” was Uga VIII, serving for part of the 2010 football season before an untimely death. Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Weaver Hollett; four children, Mary Elyse Hollett Giles (Dr. Douglas, D.C.), Andrea Hollett DeCook (Dr. Charles, MD), Robert Bruce Hollett, Jr., Beau, (Leah), and Todd Hollett; and his beloved 13 grandchildren; two older broth ers, RADM. Grant T. Hollett, Jr., 70, (Lynn), Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., and John Stewart Hollett, 67, (Trink) of Jacksonville, Fla. He is preceded in death by both his father, Grant T. Hollett in 2001, and his mother, Mary Elizabeth Wildey Hollett. Funeral services were held Monday, April 29, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Interment was at Rosewood Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuner- alhome.com Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. Thomas Seabolt COMMERCE Thomas Grady Seabolt, 90, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at Bentley Assisted Living. He was born in Commerce, the son of the late William Andrew Jackson and Mattie Bond Seabolt. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce, World War II Army Veteran, for mer Commerce volunteer fire man, and retired from Brack Rowe Chevrolet. Mr. Seabolt was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Eubanks Seabolt. Survivors include sons, James Seabolt (Sue), Anderson, S.C. and Laney Seabolt (Gloria), Commerce; sister, Alma Dickenson, Pottstown, Pa.; two grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Carlton Allen officiat ing. Interment will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529, or the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (622) Virginia Shook COMMERCE - Virginia Sara Shook, 80, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Northridge Medical Center. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Mae Brown. She was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church and retired from Harmony Grove Mill. Mrs. Shook was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Shook. Survivors include a daugh ter, Linda Neisler, Commerce; son, William Leachman, Dearing; brother, Jimmy Brown, Maysville; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 28, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Jim Waller officiat ing. Interment was at Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (622) Virginia Stowe COMMERCE - Virginia Ruth Stowe, 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at her residence. Born in Jackson County, she was the daugh ter of the late Thomas Richard and Nancy Clemens Bridges. She was pre ceded in death by two broth ers, Eddie Willard Bridges and Edwin Bridges. Survivors include her husband, Willard Stowe, Commerce; chil dren, Deb Stowe, Commerce, Angie Minish, Maysville, Janie Johnston, Commerce, and Carol Hill, Commerce; brothers, Julian Bridges and Jimmy Bridges, both of Commerce; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 25, from the Nicholson Baptist Church. The Revs. Terry Smith and Grady Jordan officiated. Interment was in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (476) Hoyt Tanner PENDERGRASS Hoyt W. Tanner, 66, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Sugar Hill. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Sheila Tanner; children, Bart and Melissa Tanner, Winder, and Ben and Candy Tanner, Dahlonega; sister and brother- in-law, Tish and Howell Taylor, Ocilla; grandchildren, Candice Johanson, Ethan Bowen, and Jonathan Tanner; uncle, Charles Tanner, Auburn; mother-in-law, Grace Kilgore, Auburn; and sev eral nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 2, in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Pastors Phil Carpenter and Clay Poole will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Auburn. The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the funeral home. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the online guest book at www.stewartfh.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (19126) Jennie Lou Underwood TALMO - Jennie Lou Pethel Underwood, 71, went on to be with the Lord Sunday morning, April 28, 2013, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center follow ing a brief illness. She was bom in Talmo and lived there all of her life. She was the daughter of the late E.J. and Winnie Pethel. She was a mem ber of Talmo Baptist Church, a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who made all our lives richer by the blessing of her life, loved ones stated. She will be missed greatly. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, James H. (Harold) Underwood; daughter and son- in-law, Donna Underwood Spivey and Frankie; grandsons and wives, Jamie and Ann Spivey and Eddie and Kim Spivey; great- granddaughter, Ela Spivey; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bobby Watkins; brother and sis- ter-in-law, Paul and Linda Pethel; sister, Margaret Beauford; broth er and sister-in-law, Johnny and Beverly Pethel; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday April 30, at the Talmo Baptist Church with the Revs. Frankie Spivey and Mark Spence officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Those wishing to make online condolences can do so at little- davenport.com Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (19374) Sydney Whelchel Murrells Inlet, S.C. Sydney Burrell Whelchel, 71, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Waccamaw Community Hospital. Born in Dillard, she was the daughter of the late Darnell Barnett and Rubye Norton Burrell. Mrs. Whelchel retired after a long and successful career as a lighting consultant in the Myrtle Beach area to dedicate her time to being a loving and doting grandmother. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Darnell Burrell. Survivors include her three daughters, Wendy Sessions and husband Jeffrey, Pawleys Island, S.C., Mary Lynn Lee and hus band Tony, Columbia, S.C., and Whitney Malson and husband Tim, Columbia, S.C.; six grand children; brother, Don Burrell, Winder; and sister, June Givan, Clarkesville. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Head of Tennessee Baptist Church in Dillard. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Strand Down Syndrome Society, P.O. Box 3115, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. Rachel Willoughby WINDER - Rachel Willoughby, 71, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. She was born in Gainesville and was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. She worked at Barrow Manufacturing for 25 years, Ciba Vision for 13 years, and Wal-Mart for nine years. Survivors include a son, David Willoughby, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Tony Boone, Statham; granddaughter, Emily Willoughby, Watkinsville; and brothers, Kimsey Black, Gainesville, and Floyd Black, Eatonton. Funeral services were held Monday, April 29, from Smith Funeral Home Memory Chapel. Burial was at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (18360) Mae Belle Wood TALMO - Mae Belle Gee Wood, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Leonard and Hattie Latimer Gee. She was a homemaker and member of the Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson. Mrs. Wood was pre ceded in death by her husband, Joe Wood; son, Danny Wood; five sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Wood, Gainesville; son, Larry Joe Wood, Talmo; two grandchildren, Macie Leeann Gary and Ashley Sliger; sister, Helen Manus, Hoschton; sister- in-law, Nelle Gee, Gainesville; and a special caregiver who provided much love and care, Brenda Tanner. A private graveside service will be held in the Talmo Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating. Memorials may be made to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502- 0500. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneral- homeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 1, 2013. (875) Mail to: The Banks County News, P.O. Box 908, Jefferson, GA 30549
