About The Banks County news. (Homer, Banks County, Ga.) 1968-current | View Entire Issue (July 12, 2017)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 7A-B Obituaries Veronica Bridges ATHENS - Veronica Bridges, 59, of the south Jackson County community, passed away on Saturday, July 1,2017. Mrs. Bridg es was born in Ohio, the daughter of Henry Webb of Texas and the late Betty West Felts. Mrs. Bridges was a homemaker who was a loving wife, mother, nana and friend to many, who devoted her life to God and her family. Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death by her brother, Del Webb; and her son-in-law, Russ James. Survivors include her husband, Larry Bridges, Athens; daughters, Tiffany James, Jefferson, and Lara Sullivan, Pendergrass; grandchil dren, Dylan James, Bryce James and Callie Sullivan; brothers, Ken neth Webb, Shreveport, La. and Ernie Felts of Smyrna, Tenn. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 15, at 2 p.m. in the Southside Church with the Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. The visitation will immediately follow the service in the Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Source Code: IIQ170788777 or at www. stjude.org Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12588) Delmer Casper STATHAM - Delmer Franklin Casper, 79, loving husband, dad and papa, left us to continue his life in heaven on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Mr. Casper was a native of Sta- tham and a longtime member of Midway Christian Church and dedi cated his entire life to God and his family. He was a retired truck driver and security guard. Delmer loved being outside and working on his truck and tractor. He also enjoyed gardening, cutting grass, growing vegetables and flowers, feeding the birds and playing pool. Mr. Casper was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Gladys Foster Casper; and his infant daughter, Sandra Renee Casper. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Nell Cox Casper; daughters, Debbie Freeman (Mark), Barbara McCallister (William) and Rhonda Coffman (Brad); grandchil dren, Ashley and Amber Freeman, Tyler Dalton and Alexis Coffman; brothers, Donald Casper, Coving ton, and Jack Casper, Livingston, Tenn.; and a sister, Beck Slay, Bog art. Funeral services were held at Midway Christian Church, Thurs day, July 6, with Pastors John Burchfield and Bryan Drum offici ating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12690) Marie Chambers BUFORD - Marie Turpin Chambers, 51, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Chambers was born in Commerce, the daughter of Leila Neese Daniel (Wayne) of Buford and the late Joe G. Turpin. She was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Chambers was preceded in death by her grandson, Mason Knapp. She was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. Survivors in addition to her mother and stepfather include her husband, Jason Chambers; daughters, Tiffany Cantrell (Rus sell), Alto, Paig Knapp (Dustin), Maysville, and Hanna Chambers (Cole Sweeney), Commerce; sister, Cheryl Watkins , Maysville; broth ers, Terry Turpin (Tina), Maysville, and Cary “Fuzz” Turpin (Roxie), Commerce; and grandchildren, Isaac Cantrell, Isaiah Cantrell, Isa bel Cantrell and Lilli Knapp. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, at Dia mond Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Greg Poole and Cody Rylee officiating. Interment will follow in Diamond Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12299) John Daniel WINDER - John Maylon Dan iel, 73, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. Mr. Daniel was a truck driver all of his life and was employed with South east Culvert. He was a sports fan and loved Georgia football, col lege baseball and softball. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and being involved with them in their sports. Hel loved his game shows. Mr. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Daniel. Survivors include his son, Johnny Daniel Jr. and wife Mary, Winder; daughter, Renee Johnson and husband Rob, Winder; broth ers Jimmy Daniel and wife Gwen, Donald Daniel and wife Ola, all of Winder; sisters, Sue Stinchcomb and husband Tommy, Winder, June Hogan and husband Dean, Hoschton; grandchildren, Rebecca, Halie and Grayson Daniel, Haylee Johnson; and a host of other rela tives. Memorial services were held Thursday, July 6, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements were by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12616) Mary Nell Harwell NICHOLSON - Mary Nell Har well, 75, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at her residence. Mrs. Harwell was bom in Center, the daughter of the late Curtis and Doris Dailey Wood. She was a member of Antioch United Method ist Church. Mrs. Harwell worked in the textile industry, as well as Hardees. Survivors include her husband, George Harwell, Nicholson; sons, James Scott Harwell, Martin and Jerry Lee Harwell, Nicholson; brothers, James Troy Wood and Paul Wood, both of Commerce, and Tommy O’Neal Wood, Winterville; sisters, Betty Jordan, Crawford, Ann Jackson, Commerce, Peggy Craw ford, Winterville, and Gail Jones, Athens; and grandchildren, Katlyn Rochell Harwell, Cody Elijah Hard wick and Wesley Hunter Hardwick, all of Nicholson. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, at Antioch United Methodist Church. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. Francine Holland MAYSVILLE - Francine Mary Harper Holland, 74, died Friday, July 7, 2017, at Gentiva Hospice at Piedmont Athens Regional. Mrs. Holland was born in Com merce, the daughter of the late Wil lard and Mary Jane Jordan Harper. Mrs. Holland was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Harper. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Thomas Holland, Maysville; daughter, Debbie Hol land, Maysville; and brother, Larry Harper (Linda), Maysville. Funeral services were held Mon day, July 10, from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Dr. Shane Roberson officiating with the interment following at Oconee Bap tist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12299) Jean Hooper ATHENS - Jean Haynes Hooper, 83, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Born in Commerce on June 11, 1934, Mrs. Hooper was the daughter of the late Ernest and Willie Mae Sears Haynes. She was the widow of Bobby Hooper and a retired textile worker. Survivors include son, Robert (Rod) James Hooper, Jr.; daughter, Beverly Watson Brookshire, Greer, S.C.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 11, at Grey Hill Cem etery in Commerce. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Arrangements were in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12614) Gwen Jackson BETHLEHEM - Gwen Middle- brooks Jackson, 86, entered eternal life on July 5, 2017. Mrs. Jackson was bom Decem ber 7, 1930, in Farmington, Ga., the daughter of Percy B. and Ora Lee Car- son Middle- brooks. She was nominat ed as Best All Around Girl in her gradu ating class at Watkinsville High School. Mrs. Jackson attended the University of Georgia and was a graduate of Athens Business Col lege. Her husband of 57 years, Roy G. Jackson, preceded her in death on February 10, 2007. She had been a resident of Barrow County since 1950. Mrs. Jackson had worked in the banking industry in Winder for 30 years, retiring in December of 1992, and had worked as a volun teer of AARP Tax Aide from 1994 until 2017. She was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church and was active in The Jug Tavern Quilters. Survivors include her children, Pamela Jackson Veader; sons and daughters-in-law, Steven Roy and Sherry Jackson, William Bart and Teri Jackson; seven grandchildren, Jim Veader, Shawn Veader, Haley Howard, Casey Page, Allyn Ann Stanley, Paul Jackson and Elena Broom; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ann Kilpatrick and Inez Hale, and a brother, Percy B. Mid- dlebrooks, Jr. Funeral services were held Fri day, July 7, from the Winder First Baptist Church with the Rev. Irby Stanley officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Winder First Baptist Church, Pay Down Campaign, 625 Jefferson Highway, Winder, Georgia 30680. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12571-60.40) ‘Patti’Jones COLBERT - Patricia Ann “Patti” Jones, 46, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert T. Jones; grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. T. W. (Areatha) Jones, and Mr. and Mrs. Lon B. (Zona) Dyer. She was born on April 12, 1971, in Decatur, Ga. She graduated from East Hall High School and grew up in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Duluth. Later it became North Metro First Baptist Church of Lawrenceville. Survivors include her mother, Jane Dyer Jones, Colbert; brother, Bert (Vickie) Jones, Comer; nieces, Brandy Jones, Colbert, Jewels Jones and Barbe Jones, both of Comer; aunts, Laverne Harwell, Winder, Areatha Keesey, Oakwood, Mary Jones, Colbert, and Ebbie Dyer, Waleska, Ga.; uncle, Roy Kemp, Homosassa, Fla.; and several cous ins. No formal service is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite char ity in memory of Patricia Ann Jones. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www. flaniganfuneralhome.com. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12903) Judy Loftin BETHLEHEM - Judy Hill Lof tin, 70, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at her residence as a result of congestive heart failure. A native of Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Jobe Lamar Hill and Willie Childers Hill. Through out her career she was a dedicated counselor with the Barrow County School System, where she made an impact on many students lives. With her giving spirit, she was an avid volunteer with Barrow Region al Medical Center. Mrs. Loftin was preceded in death in 2006 by her daughter, Miss Lauren Kate Loftin. Survivors include her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Loftin, Bethlehem; son, Will (Tara) Loftin, Atlanta; daughter, Marie (Michael) Riggan, Jefferson; sister, Nancy (Terry) Feltman, Griffin; and two grandchildren, Michaela and Mat thew Riggan. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, July 11, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Revs. Calvin Haney and Reggie McDaniel officiating. Donations may be made in mem ory of Mrs. Loftin to the Friedreich Ataxia Research Alliance www. curefa.org/donate, which was an organization that was close to her heart. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was entrusted with the arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. Anna Marie Long WINDER - Anna Marie Long, 82, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. Mrs. Long Christian Life Center in Braselton and loved to read. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Dorothy Bai ley; brother, William Har old Bailey, Jr.; and sister, Carolyn Sue Holman. Survivors include her husband, Lewis R. Long, Sr.; sons, Steven Douglas Long and wife Renee, Raleigh, N.C., Randall Wayne Long and wife Diane, Bogart, Lewis “Pete” Russell Long, Jr. and wife Denise, Forsyth, Jeffrey Brian Long, Jr. and wife Patty, Winder; daugh ter, Terri Lee Salser and husband Thomas, Prince George, Va.; sis ter, Marilyn Kuhens and husband Ralph, Virginia; grandchildren, Eric Salser, Shanelle Burnett, Steven Douglas Long, Jr., Kristen Brun- gerwood, Briana Kimberly, Brian Long, Brandon Long, Matthew Long, Jason Long, Heather Swe- atte, Jennifer Sossoman and Chris Long; and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Alex, Luke, Raylan, Collin, Connor, Kyler, Landry, Charlotte, Jenna Pierce, Greyson, Aubrey and Brayden. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 6, at Christian Life Center, in Braselton. Interment was at the Hoschton City Cemetery. Arrangements were by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton. www.lawsonfuneralhome.org. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12516) Jerry Martin WINDER - Jerry Randall Martin, 80, passed away July 6, 2017, surrounded by his fam ily, following a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Winder for the last 17 years, Mr. Martin was the son of the late Berthaleen “Tiny” (Swords) Bowen. He was retired from the United States Air Force after serving his country 26 years and enjoying the opportunity was a member of to travel, experience life in many different places, and make some priceless friendships along the way. He attended Winder First Baptist Church until his health did not per mit, and especially enjoyed friend ships in his Sunday school class. Surviving include his devoted wife of 58 years, Virginia “Gin” Martin, Winder; his daughter, Debra Ann Birdseye (Jim), Grovetown, Ga.; son, Randall Lee Martin; beloved sisters, Jean Barnette (Almond), Winder, Carleen Smith, McDonough, and Lisa Jony (Chris), San Antonio, Texas; grandchil dren who were the light of his life, Kristen Leigh Barrett (Tim), David Aaron Henry, and Joshua Caleb Birdseye; special cousin, Sue Crowe (Luke); as well as all his loving nephews and nieces and their families. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his sister, Rita Williamson; and brother-in-law, Nick Smith. Funeral services were held in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home Tuesday, July 11, with Pastor Irby Stanley officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia, P.O. Box 49309. Athens, Georgia 30604. Huge Shout Out to all our treat ing doctors and nurses of University Cancer and Blood Center, Athens Pulmonary (Dr. Jenkins and Linda), and Compassionate Care Hospice for phenomenal care. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder, com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12571-61.90) Barbara McGirr WINDER - Barbara Arreittia McGirr, 81, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. A native of Scioto County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lester North and Arreit tia McNeeley North. Mrs. McGirr retired from Winder Health Care, where she served patients as a Certi fied Nursing Assistant. Mrs. McGirr was preceded in death by her hus band, Garilyn Ray McGirr, Sr. Survivors include her sons, John McGirr, Winder, Jack McGirr, Iron- ton, Ohio, Jerry McGirr, Decatur, Ala., and Garilyn McGirr II, Wood lands, Texas; one brother, Charles Lester North, Jr.; two sisters, Betty Stephenson and Linda Mains; five grandchildren; and two great-grand children. Per the request of the family, there will be no services for Mrs. McGirr. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12 2017. (12690) Raymond Murphy WINDER - Raymond D. Mur phy, 81, entered Heaven’s Gates on July 8, 2017. A native of Barrow Coun ty, he was the son of the late George and Jew ell Doster Mur phy. Mr. Mur phy was pre ceded in death by his sister, Dot Johnson; and brother, Terrell Murphy. He was a retired inspec tor with Roper Pump Company of Commerce, and was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Murphy was a longtime member of Nazareth United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Emmalene Mobley Murphy, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Tammy Murphy, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Jonathan Wynn, Swanton, Md.; grandchildren, Skyler, Bethaney, Caleb, Aiden and Turner; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Gigi Murphy, Winder. Funeral services were held Tues day, July 11, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Hugh Shirley officiating. Interment was in the Nazareth United Method ist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Naz areth United Methodist Church, 622 Dee Kennedy Road, Winder, Geor gia 30680. Online condolences may be expressed at www. carterfh winder, com Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12571) Jeannette Phillips DANIELSVILLE - Jeannette Phillips, 95, passed away on Sun day, July 9, 2017, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House in Watkinsville, Ga. Mrs. Phillips was born in Royston on July 8, 1922, the daugh ter of the late Luke Phillips and Milberry Goss Phillips. She was a general labor worker having worked with Goldkist and was of the Baptist denomination. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odis Phil lips; sons, James Phillips and Ralph Phillips; daughters, Louise Fulghum and Dorothy Ayers; brothers, Buck Phillips, Ed Phillips, Albert Phil lips, James Homer Phillips, and John Phillips; sisters, Mary Ford, Millie Frances Norton, and Donnie Crawford. Survivors include her sons, Rob ert Charles Phillips, Neese, Ga., Travis Phillips, Colbert, Jerry Phil lips, Atlanta, and Floyd Phillips, Danielsville; daughters, Linda Campbell, Danielsville, and Martha Mail to: The Banks County News. P.O. Box 908, Jefferson, GA 30549 Sanders, Bowersville; 18 grandchil dren; 40 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tues day, July 11, at the Danielsville Evangelical Church with the Rev. John Ingham officiating. Interment was in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Danielsville. Pallbear ers were Larry Brooks, Floyd Phil lips, Travis Phillips, Brandon Phil lips, Kevin Phillips, Josh Phillips, Blake Glasgow and Frank Moseley. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www. pruittfhroy ston .com. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12407) William Isaac ‘Bill’ Segars, PhD ATHENS - Dr. William “Bill” Segars, 74, passed away Friday July 7, 2017. Dr. Segars, originally from Com merce, was raised on a cotton farm in Banks County, Ga. and gradu ated with honors from the Univer sity of Georgia in 1964 with a B.S. Agronomy. As an R.O.T.C. graduate, he served his country with distinction during the Vietnam-era conflict as a commissioned officer assigned to the 2nd Armored Division. He received his Master’s degree in agronomy, from the University of Georgia, and his Ph.D. in agronomy with a minor in plant physiology, from Clemson University in 1972. Dr. Segars served as area agrono mist, soybean specialist, and cot ton specialist with the University of Georgia Extension Service. He was employed from 1975-1979 by Gold Kist, Inc., in Atlanta. In 1979, Dr. Segars returned to the University of Georgia as Soil and Fertilizer Specialist and in 1985 was appointed as Extension Soil Scientist with major responsibili ties in animal and organic waste management. In 1989, he was selected as Extension’s Water Qual ity Coordinator, where he devel oped a nationally known program in groundwater protection. Since 1990, Dr. Segars has been the principal director and recipient of federal and state grants for Groundwater Pro tection Educational Project totaling over one and a half million dollars. As a widely-acclaimed expert in the area of waste management and groundwater protection, he served on numerous advisory committees for the US-EPA, GA Department of Natural Resource, the GA Envi ronmental Protection Division, the USDA-Natural Resource Conserva tion Service, the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Georgia Department of Agriculture, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and numerous other organizations. Dr. Segars was a Certified Pro fessional Agronomist and Certified Crop Advisor by the American Society of Agronomy. He received numerous awards and recognition during his career including the Georgia Plant Food Educational Society’s two highest awards - an Honorary Lifetime Membership and the Blair W. Davis Outstanding Ser vice Award. He was awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award in Public Service and Extension from The University of Georgia, the Distinguished Service Award from both the Georgia and Nation al County Agents Association, a Certificate of Excellence from the American Society of Agronomy, and an Award of Excellence from Epsilon Sigma Phi. Dr. Segars was a member of numerous professional and honor ary societies including, Classic City Lions Club, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta, Ameri can Society of Agronomy, American Water Resources Association, and the National Groundwater Associa tion. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara Brown Segars; his brother, Jackson Segars (Josie); daughter, Alecia Segars Provenzano (Michael); son, Alan Segars (Jacquie); and grandchil dren, Chris Morris (Amy), Stephen Morris (Emma) and Sarah Segars; and great-grandchildren, AvaGrace Morris and Rosalee Morris. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mack Segars (Francis). A celebration of his life was held Tuesday, July 11, at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Bill and Barbara Enrichment Fund of the UGA Foundation - 117 Four Towers, 281 River Road Athens, GA 30602. Lord and Stephens Funer al Home, East, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12635-96.10) Mary Ellen Thompson ATHENS - Mary Ellen Cox Thompson, 69, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Although her family is deeply saddened by her passing, knowing that she is at peace and no longer in pain is a blessing to them all. She was originally from Winder and was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mary Sue Cox of Winder. Survivors include her husband, John W. Thompson Jr., Athens; son, John W. Thompson III; daughter- in-law, Shannon Leigh Hughes Thompson; and two grandchildren, Addie and John David Thompson, Cumming. Mary Ellen also leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was a loving and caring wife, an incredible mother and grand mother, and was the consummate caregiver and friend. She always cared for others without concern for her own wellbeing. “Maga” as she was known by her grandchildren, was always there to offer support, leadership, and guidance in the best and darkest of times. She was often the rock for many in her family, and she will be missed, but will always be in the heart of all who knew her. Mary Ellen was a 1966 graduate of Winder Barrow High school, and a 1969 graduate of Breneau Univer sity School of Nursing. She worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens for 30 years. During her time there, she served as the head nurse of intensive care and critical care coordinator. Funeral services were held at Smith Memory Chapel on Saturday, July 8, and the burial was at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12690-58.45) Jean Watson Jean Lois Donald Watson, 88, passed peacefully Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at Winder Health Care where she had been a resident for over two years. She previ ously resided in Bethlehem, Ga. since 2003 after moving from Baltimore, Md., where she had lived for over 70 years. Born Febru ary 12, 1929, in Baltimore, Md., she was the third of five children to John and Edna Donald. Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Edward Jerome Watson, Baltimore, Md. and Bethlehem, Ga. She was blessed with a full life and took great joy in her four grandchil dren and three great-grandchildren. She loved to crochet, garden and cook family dinners. She will be remembered for her practical jokes and quick wit, but mostly as a lov ing mother. Survivors include her two daughters, Deborah (Robert) Zeiler, Suwanee, Ga. and Stepha nie (James) Corley, Savannah; and her youngest sister, Gloria Trentin, Pennsylvania. The family wishes to acknowl edge the loving care provided by the staff of Winder Health Care to our Mom over the past two years. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. Rerun: Linda Lee Whitlock Linda Lee Woods Whitlock, 61 of Baldwin, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. Born on January 18, 1956, in Decatur, Ga., she was the daugh ter of Louise Hudson Harris and William Meredith Woods. Ms. Whitlock served in the U.S. Forest Service and was a retired educator, having worked for Banks, Hall, and Habersham Counties as a teacher and as a school counselor. She loved her students, family, and friends and took great joy in helping others. She loved her bam and her animals, and was an accomplished horsewoman, having ridden horses all over the world. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Whitlock; son and daughter- in-law, Ben and Courtney Hinson, Hendersonville, N.C.; mother and stepfather, Louise and Jimmy Har ris, Alto; stepson, Cody Whitlock, Maysville; stepdaughter, Bree Whit lock, Maysville; sister and brother- in-law, Diane Woods and Sam Huff, Kennesaw; other extended fam ily and friends; and beloved dog, Mercy, and favorite horse, Jack. Memorial services were held Tuesday, July 4, at Tates Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Jerrell Beatty and Rev. Jim McLendon officiating. A reception followed the service in the church fellow ship hall. Donations may be made to the Linda Whitlock Memorial Fund for a Special Cancer Patient, c/o Haber sham Federal Credit Union, 420 West Louise Street, Clarkesville, Georgia 30523. An online guest register is avail able and may be viewed at www. mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.' July 12, 2017. (12917) Sue H. Williams BETHLEHEM - Mona Sue Wil liams, 88, died on Thursday June 28, 2017. She was born in Walton County on June 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Genia Mauldin Harris and William Albert Harris. She was pre ceded in death by her son, the late Phillip Williams. Survivors include her husband, Ralph Williams, Bethlehem; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Beverly Williams, Blue Ridge; sister-in-law, Sara Harris, Macon; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sat urday, July 1, in the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home. Interment was at Social Circle City Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www. alz.org. Meadows Funeral Home, Mon roe, was in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfuneralhomeinc. com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. Jerry Yeomans COMMERCE - Jerry Phillip Yeomans, 76, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Yeomans was born in Bakersfield, Calif., the son of the late Frank and Maria Lucas Yeo mans. He was a United States military veteran and carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Debra Reidling Voyles, Commerce; children, Lisa Smith of Calif., Destiny Moon, Aus tin Moon and Savannah Moon, all of Commerce, and Shellie Moon, Homer; brother, Terry Yeomans, Dallas; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 6, at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Bo Whistnant officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Com merce, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 12, 2017. (12299)
