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WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 7A-B Obituaries Roy Beck COMMERCE Roy E. Beck, 96, went to be the with Lord Friday, July 14, 2017, at Bentley Assisted Living. Mr. Beck was born in Cor nelia, Ga., the son of the late WJ and Lillie Stevens Beck. Mr. Beck was a United States Marine Corp World War II veteran at Iwo Jima, a member of Madison Street Baptist Church, and a Gideon Inter national member for over 40 years. He was owner of Beck Tractor for 27 years. Mr. Beck was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Betty Wil banks Beck; brothers, Ernest and Lee Beck; and a sister, Mary Ledford. Survivors include his daugh ter, Beth McCook (Archie), Commerce; grandsons. Brad McCook (Suzanne) and Kevin McCook (Dawn), Commerce; great-grandchildren, Blake, Kaleb and Kyla McCook; step-great-grandchildren, Brian, Michael, and Emily Adler, and Chris Richey; and sister, Betty Ivie, Commerce. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 18, at Madison Street Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Montgomery, Kevin McCook and Brad McCook officiating. Interment was at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family of Mr. Beck would like to say thanks to the entire staff of Bentley Assisted Living for their lov ing care. Donations may be made to Gideon’s International at RO. Box 225, Commerce, GA rest Tuesday, July 11, 2017, following a long courageous battle with Wilson’s disease. Although her ily is deeply sad dened by her depar ture, know ing she is born in Highpoint, N.C., but grew up in north metro Atlan ta and then resided in North Georgia. Christina was pre ceded in death by her stepdad, Kenny White; and her grand father, Michael D. Hanson. Survivors include her hus band, Robert Glaze, Athens; parents, Jeffery and Angie (stepmom) Orr, Winder, Theresa White, Athens; son, Raven L. Glaze; daughter, Trinity F. Glaze; grandpar ents, John W. Orr, Jr., Virgil (step-granddad) and Patricia Warren, and Sherry Hanson; sisters, Hilda J. Pitts, Susan P. Pruitt, Kathryn Orr and Brail- ee Messer; brothers, Bradley Messer, Jeffery Orr, Jr., and Christian Orr; and uncles, aunts, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services to cel ebrate her life will be held Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m., at Bethlehem Church 211 Campus located at 1054 Old Thompson Mill Rd., Winder, GA 30680. Parents, Jeff and Angie Orr are in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017. Geneva Hill 30529 Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19 2017. (12299) Kenneth Ciraval WINTERVILLE - Dr. Kenneth Ciraval, 76, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, after a long illness. Dr. Ciraval was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Eugene and Marie Cira- valo. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and worked with children at the Rutland Center in Athens until he retired. He was a member of several organizations. Survivors include his wife Jackie (Lawson), formerly of Jefferson; step-children, Jinni (Carloss) Gooch, Jef ferson, Chad Knight, Athens, and Coda Carloss, Charles ton, S.C.; grandchildren Alys- sa Grace Gooch and Parker Thurmond Gooch. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 15, at the Lord and Stephens Chapel, East Athens, with interment in the Madison City Cemetery. Arrangements were by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East Athens. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017 Christina Glaze ATHENS - Christina Char ity Glaze, 32, entered into DOUGLASVILLE, GA Miss Geneva Vernelle Hill, 93, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born April 11, 1924, in Lula, Ga., the daugh ter of the late Mr. Charles Young Hill and Beulah Mae Watson Hill. She was of the Presbyterian denomination. She loved her family dear ly and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Miss Hill was preceded in death by her sis ter, Dessie Mae Payne; and brothers, Charles Emory Hill, Harrison Wiley Hill, and Max Ryland Hill. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; and sev eral great-nieces and great- nephews. Funeral services were con ducted Sunday, July 16, at the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funer al Home in Douglasville with the Rev. Marcus Miller offici ating. The Committal Service followed the funeral service in the funeral home Chapel. Interment was at Georgia Memorial Park in Marietta. Messages of condolence to the family may be sent at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglasville, was in charge of arrangements Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017. Sheila Lindsey ARNOLDSVILLE, GA - Sheila Ellen Johnson Lind sey, 72, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Born in 1944, Sheila grew up in Cony ers, Ga. She was married to Jimmy D. Lindsey of Covington on April 19, 1962. They celebrated their 55th wedding anni versary this year. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Willie James and Rosie Nell Johnson; sister, Shirley Maddox; brother, Arlen M. Johnson, Sr.; and niece, San dra Dobbs. Survivors in addition to her loving spouse include daughters, Laura Nell Lind sey, Amoldsville, and Linda Sue Moon; son-in-law, Bruce Moon; grandchildren, Will Moon and Cheyenne Moon, Colbert; numerous nieces and nephews; and other family members. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Gentiva Hos pice for their loving support. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017. Charles McGee BRASELTON Charles Thomas “Tom” McGee, 94, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at the Northeast Geor gia Medical Center-Braselton. Born in Lawrenceville, Ga., Mr. McGee had lived in Jack- son County for a number of years. He was the son of the late James H. Sr. and Susie Summer- our McGee. Mr. McGee served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was retired from the University of Georgia, where he was a horticulturist. He also worked with the Soil Conservation Service and was the former cemetery sexton for Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens. Mr. McGee was a member of the First Baptist Church of Law renceville. Survivors include his wife, Paula W. McGee, Braselton; daughters and sons-in-law, Sally and Gary Cochran, Dalton, Ga.; Julie and John Jaques, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Emily and Jeff Bartenfeld, Athens, Sara and Wesley Green, Dalton, Stephen Jaques and fiancee Mary Grace Messick, Ath ens, Benjamin and Tabatha Jaques, Cleveland; Lauren Jaques, Lawrenceville; great grandchildren, Henley Green, Colter Green, Owen Green, Henry Bartenfeld; step-chil dren, Greg and Susie Wall, Sturgis, Miss., Eric and Amber Wall, Scott Chambers, all of Braselton; step-grandchildren, Clint Wall, Colin Wall, Pres ton Wall, Jack Wall, William Wall, Catherine Chambers and Caroline Chambers; and a number of nieces and neph ews. Mr. McGee was preceded in death by his first wife, Sara Howell McGee, along with his second wife, Jeanne Duncan McGee; sisters, Mary Lou Phillips, Montine Turn er, Esther Sims, Martha Sue Gregg; and brother, James H. McGee Jr. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 15, in the cha pel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home. The Rev. Phil Williams officiated. Inter ment was held at the Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens with Dr. Lamar Holley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the State Botanical Garden of Geor gia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605, or one’s favorite charity. Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledav- enport.com Little & Davenport Funeral Home Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017. (12634-69.10) Jerre Ramlow AUBURN - Jerre Dell Mor gan Ramlow, 81, went to be with her Lord on Sat urday, July 1, 2017, after a lifetime of love and per- severance. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her life and ulti mately gave her peace. Jerre was bom to the late Thomas Byron Morgan and Eve Thomas Morgan, a physi cian and a nurse respectively, in Amarillo, Texas on July 16, 1935. As a young girl, she was immersed in the Christian community that would ulti mately become her lifelong support. She learned to play piano at an early age, and was an assistant for her father as an adolescent. Jerre was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend and love of her life, James “Jim" Walter Ramlow, on November 28, 1953, in Bernalillo, N.M. Together they raised their four children with patience, discipline and humility. Jerre taught them to love and serve others, and encouraged them to seek the Lord. From the very beginning, she was deter mined to take her children to church and encouraged them to establish a personal rela tionship with God. Jerre was one to lead by example. She was kind and out-spoken, and always took the time to encourage others. She loved to spend time with her family, most especially to read books to her many great grandchildren. Her love for reading often motivated her to share a favorite book or author with other family members. She studied God’s word faith fully, always wanting to learn more about His promises. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her Creator. Survivors include her hus band, Jim; her sons. James and Edward "Eddie" Ramlow; daughters, Patricia “Patty” R. Meredith and Nanette R. Bur gess; grandchildren, Christy Ramlow, Clint Ramlow, Kim berly R. Bentley, Bryan Ram low, Kelley Ramlow, Emily Meredith, Wesley Meredith, Ian Meredith, David Burgess, and Nicole B. Parham; great grandchildren, Chrystopher Watt, Sean Watt, Brendan Watt, Garrett Watt, Bowie Ramlow, Ryan Bentley, Mat thew Bentley, Emery Parham, Ruthie Jo Parham, and Jerre- lyn Parham. She was preceded in death by her brother, French Thomas "Tommy" Morgan; stepbrother Cecil Morgan; and her stepsister, Suzie Mor gan; and her parents. Jerre will have a Celebra tion of Life service at Galilee Christian Church in Jefferson, Ga. at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, with a reception to follow at the church. Her min ister, Nick Vipperman, will officiate the service. The family gratefully accepts your prayers, Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017. Daniel Skinner WINDER - Daniel Keith Skinner, 53, passed away Fri day, July 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Nelson Skinner; and brother, Robert Nelson Skinner. Survivors include his moth er, Merita Rowden Skinner; daughter, Keisha Skinner Tor- bush; brothers, Bill Skinner and wife Debbie and Barry Skinner; sisters, Jackie Walls Braswell and Dee Ann Finch; and grandchildren, Dustin and Riley. Definitely loved and will not be forgotten, Dee Ann. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton, was in charge of arrangements. www.lawsonfuneralhome. org,. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017. Bobby Ray Smith Sr. DANIELS VILLE - Bobby Ray Smith, Sr., 70, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Mr. Smith was the son of the late Hoke and Estelle Smith of Daniels- ville. He was pre ceded in death by his wife, Faye Laverne Davis Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired security guard. He was of the Baptist denomination, living it each day by helping his fel low man with love, caring and by listening to them. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Jr. and Christina Leach Smith, Winder; and one sister, Betty Smith Moseley, Danielsville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017. David Phillips GRIFFIN - David Phillips, 53, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at his resi dence. David was born in Grif fin, on December 1, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Phillips. David graduated from Griffin High School in 1982. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated from Georgia State University with a Bach elor of Arts in 1989. David worked for Griffin Pawn Shop for several years before open ing his own successful business, Dave’s Guns & Guy Stuff. He was known across the region as a firearms expert and had appeared on the His tory Channel’s series “Tales of the Gun." David was a for mer member of both the Grif- fin-Spalding County Board of Education and Spalding County Board of Commis sioners. Sheriff Darrell Dix said, “He was more than just a friend to law enforcement and the community. There is no way of knowing how many lives Dave touched and how many folks still have homes, cars, and families together because of him. We have solved all the world’s prob lems and spent many hours telling stories at the gun shop. Please keep Michelle and the entire Phillips family in your prayers. Dave, you will be missed!” Francis Cavender said, “Here in my office are many reminders of his kind ness and the times I shared with him in his combination gun shop and adult baby-sit ting service. Rest in peace "Big Dave' - the world has lost a man that has left a mark on so many of us. Your heart will always beat in those of us that love you.” Survivors include his wife, Michelle Yonce Phillips, a teacher at Rehoboth Road Middle School; father, Henry A. Phillips, Griffin; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Terri Phillips, Griffin; father- in-law, Roy Yonce; and broth- er-in-law, Ted Yonce, both of Commerce; niece, Alison Grace Phillips; and nephew, Erik Pasto. A visitation for David Phil lips will be held on Sunday, July 23, at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Following the visitation, a celebration of his life will be conducted in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark Ward will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contri butions may be made to the Spalding County Junior Dep uty Program; P.O. Box 1007, Griffin, Georgia 30224. Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of David Phillips by visiting www.conner-westburyfuner- alhome.com and posting your tributes and memories. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 19, 2017. Email obits to: obits @mainstreet- news.com. There are those in the Georgia Legislature who would deny your access to public notices in your local newspaper. They would prefer to hide important notices on their own government web sites. BUT PUBLIC NUTICIS Are Your Right To Know. Access to information is the public's most valuable tool when it comes to protecting your homes, your community and your government. 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