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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 3B Obituaries Dale Wayne Banford WINDER — Dale Wayne Banford, Winder, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, fol lowing a heroic 10-year battle with appendiceal cancer. Dale was bom in Ohio, where he graduated from Jamestown High School. He served in the United States Navy for nine years which in cluded two tours in the Vietnam. Dale retired from the United States Postal Service after a 25-year career. He actively farmed most of his life and was very proud of the family’s cattle farm in Winder. He enjoyed bonsai and growing flowers, plants and especially Japanese maples. He was a collec tor of antiques. He loved auctions, estate sales and flea markets. Dale was an avid reader and history buff focusing on Civil War, World War I and II and Vietnam War history. Dale was a member of Corinth United Methodist Church in Winder, and he was open about his faith and strong relationship with God. He was a mem ber of the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, and served in several roles, including chapter president. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Kath ryn and Harold Banford; and infant daughter, Kel ly Grace Banford. Dale is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Pat; daughters, Annie Banford (Adam) Hayes, Dalton, and Jessie (Michael) Strickland, Fort Car- son, Colorado; son, Joe Banford, Virginia Beach, Virginia; grandchildren, Joe, Egan, Jack, Hudson, John and Kathryn Elizabeth; sister, Shirley (Steve) Larson, The Villages, Florida; and sister-in-law, Kathy (Bill) Greer, Titusville, Florida. Funeral service: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Corinth United Methodist Church, 689 Corinth Church Road, Winder, Georgia. Commit tal service with military honors will be October 4, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at the Georgia National Cem etery, 2025 Mount Carmel Church Lane, Canton, Georgia 30114. In lieu flowers memorial gifts may be made to Corinth United Methodist Church. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, South Lee Street, Buford, Ga., www.flaniganfimeral- home.com, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 Lance A. Chapman WINDER—Lance A. Chapman, Winder, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, from com plications due to cancer. Lance was bom in Barboursville, West Vir ginia, in 1943. He spent his school years in Hun tington, West Virginia. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force, working with the Minuteman Missile Divi sion. After leaving the service, Lance and his wife, Alice, moved to Georgia, where he was employed with both Taylor Instruments, then ABB as a field service technician. Upon retiring, he enjoyed being a part time em ployee at Hill’s Ace Hardware. Later, he and his wife spent their time traveling, enjoying motor coach travel and rallies and often volunteering with Georgia State Parks, assisting as campground hosts at parks all around the state. Lance was an active member of St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church in Winder. Lance is survived by his wife of 47 years, Alice Marie Chapman, Winder. Funeral service: Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s. Memorial gifts may be sent to the St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, St. Anthony’s, 174 St. Anthony’s Drive, Winder, Ga. 30680. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 Richard Moretz “ Dick” Dailey DANIELSVILLE — Richard Moretz “ Dick” Dailey, 93, Danielsville, died Sunday, September 24, 2023. Dick was a graduate of Virginia Tech in Blacks burg, Virginia, and an active member of Epiphany United Methodist Church in Vienna, Virginia, and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. While living in Georgia, he attended Danielsville United Methodist Church. He volunteered in many community orga nizations wherever his family lived. Mr. Dailey was a lifelong student who loved baseball, gar dening and traveling. In their 65+ years of marriage, they lived in New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio, New York, Ala bama, D.C. area, and retired to Huntsville in 1985. He and his wife enjoyed a 29-year association with International Business Machines (IBM). They worked with many IBM friends in the Apollo Sat urn program that put Neil Armstrong on the moon on July 20, 1969. Survivors include two daughters, Kathi Dailey Morgan (David), Danielsville, and Kim Erin Jack- ley, Lavonia; one son, James Richard Dailey (Lau ra), Huntsville, Alabama; daughter-in-law, Debbie K. Dailey, Madison, Alabama; and sister-in-law, Dolores Dewitt, Manahawkin, New Jersey; 10 grandchildren, Naomi Rose Haney (Skye), Michael Robert Stoupa (Ashley), Alan Charles Stoupa, Meghan Elizabeth Dailey Murdock (Lance), Zach ary Thomas Dailey, Anna Mae Dailey Sullens (Ty ler), Natalie Rose Dailey, Malorie LaShell Smith Orme (Jason), Jennifer and Chris North, and Aun- drea Geibler; 17 great-grandchildren; one great- great grandchild; six nieces; and one nephew. He’s also survived by Becky Dailey Dobbs and LaShell Smith Dailey Watson, who were both special peo ple in his life. He was predeceased by his wife, Rosemary De- Witt Dailey; son, Thomas John Dailey; brother, Hampton J. Dailey, and sister-in-law, Shirley Dai ley; brother-in-law, John W. Dewitt Jr., New Jersey; and sister-in-law, Glenda Parrish Dailey. His family would like to thank all his exceptional caregivers at Family Hospice of Athens and at The Gables at Cobb Village in Royston. A memorial service will be held later. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice if the use of the donation is used to help others. Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, Danielsville, Danielsville, Ga., is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 Roy Haggard WINDER — Roy Haggard, 92, Winder, cur rently residing at Magnolia Estates, left his earthly home for his Heavenly home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born in Com merce on February 13, 1931, and was a son of the late Jewell and Annie Cheek Haggard. Roy served his country during the Korean War and enlisted in the Unit ed States Army from 1950 to 1953. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Annis J. Haggard. A resident of Barrow County since 1966, he had attended the Winder First Baptist Church and was a retiree of University Chevrolet of Athens, with 54 years of service. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Wiliam D. “Bill” and Susie Haggard, Athens; daughter, Kathy H. Dunsmore, Winder; grandchildren, Les lie Dunsmore, Marietta, and Laura Dunsmore (Sam Beck), Winder; great-grandsons, Isaac Janies Beck and Dylan Roy Beck; and brother, George Hag gard, Hoschton. Graveside service with Military Honors: Sun day, October 8, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Barrow Memo rial Gardens with Pastor David Cox officiating with Steve Shubert delivering the Eulogy. Serv ing as pallbearers will be Leslie Dunsmore, Sam Beck, Buck Wheeler, Doug Westmoreland, Jimmy Brooks and Jimmy Compton, honorary pallbearers will be Larry Cox and Jimmy Mewbom. Family to receive friends: Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home. Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfhwinder.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 George Wayne Kleine GAINESVILLE — George Wayne Kleine, 83, Gainesville, entered rest on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Mr Kleine was bom on November 26, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late Edwin and Juanita Kleine. Mr. Kleine worked as an independent com mercial contractor for 40 years as well as an agricultural and live stock farmer. Survivors include his daughter and son-in- law, Angela and Justin King, Hoschton. In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Kleine, his remains are to be cremated and there will be a pri vate gathering. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 Willie Ruth Lord COLBERT — Willie Ruth Lord, 93, Colbert, wife of 70 years to the late Narlin Milton Lord, died on Friday, October 6, 2023. A native and lifelong resident of Colbert, she was the daughter of the late Troy Winston Thompson and Ruth Power Thompson. Mrs. Lord was a member of Colbert First Baptist Church and had worked as a seamstress. Survivors include her son, Jerry (Nancy) Lord; grandson, Kevin (Amy) Lord; great-grandchildren, Emma, Conner and Hailey Lord; as well as other family members, Danny (Diane) Lord, Alison Carter, Chirs Carter, Jared Carter, Andrea Wall, Zack Bramlett, Jean Lord Grubb, Bill Grubb, Billy (Rosemary) Grubb, Clair Grubb, Nick Grubb and Brant Grubb. Funeral service: Monday, October 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Colbert First Baptist Church. Inter ment will follow in Colbert Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Monday, October 9, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Colbert First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 318, Col bert, Ga. 30628. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, Ga., is in charge of arrangements, www. lordandste phens. com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 CJ Phillips DANIELSVILLE — CJ Phillips, 85, Daniels ville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Phillips was bom in Danielsville on Au gust 23, 1938, son of the late Wiley Frank lin Phillips and the late Lillie Phillips. He was an entrepreneur and owner, operator of multiple businesses including American Vans and was a United States Army vet eran having served in Korea. Mr. Phillips was of the Holiness faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Micah Phillips; brothers, JO Phil lips, WT Phillips, Junior Phillips, Jasper Phillips and Steward Phillips; and sisters, Sara Daniels, Gertie Mae Fowler and Bobbie Jean Hattaway. Survivors include his wife, Betty Elizabeth Rol- ing Phillips; son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Penny Phillips, Danielsville; daughter and son-in- law, Patricia and Cliff McSpadden, Winterville; sister, Geneva Gordy, Danielsville; grandchil dren, Tyler and Kristen McSpadden, Megan and Taylor Davis, and CJ and Bronwyn Phillips; and great-grandchildren, Hunter McSpadden, Teddy McSpadden, Lily Davis, Bo Davis and Nico Phil lips. Graveside service: Monday, October 9, 2023, at 1 p.m. in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Marty Smith officiating. During other times the family will be at the home. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to Nicholson Holiness Church, 277 Sanford Drive, Nicholson, Ga. 30565. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, Ga., is in charge
