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PAGE 4B BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 Obituaries of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pmittfhroyston.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 Charles Collier "Charlie” Space Jr. HOSCHTON — Charles Collier “Charlie” Space Jr., 87, Hoschton, cherished husband of 65 wonderful years to Linda L. Space, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles C. Space Sr. and Jill H. Space; and his brother. He was a loving and devoted father to Su zanne S. Woodring, Co lumbia, Tennessee, and Steven D. Space (Bar bara), Suwanee: and beloved “Papa” to his grandchildren, Riley H. Space (Christi), Atlanta, and Courtney S. McGuire (Thomas), Columbia, South Carolina. He also leaves behind two sisters, Nancy S. Mackey and Jill S. Peeples. Charlie was a graduate of Landon High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and a 1957 graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He served as a consult ing engineer for over 40 years. His career was one that touched on many of the fascinating events of the last half of the 20th cen tury. Few engineers have been blessed with such a diverse and exciting career that included major projects and fascinating individuals that crossed his path. Major projects included participation in the design of the launch tower for the Saturn Moon shots; design and construction of the underground facilities for the development of Walt Disney World; and strengthening of the defenses for the Panama Canal following the Cuban Missle Crisis. Funeral service: Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Hamilton Mill Christian Church, 3809 Sardis Church Road, Buford, Ga. 30519. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hamilton Mill Christian Church, or the SAT-7 Christian Satellite Ministry (https://www.sat7usa. org/ donation/ general). Arrangements made by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga. 30548, www.law- sonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 Douglas Neal Varner Douglas Neal Vamer, 66, passed away at his family home on Vamer Road, also the homeplace of his father and grandfather, in the Bold Spring community of Franklin County on Sunday, Octo ber 1, 2023, following an extended illness. Mr. Vamer was bom in Commerce on December 23, 1956, to the late W.T. and Jewell Vamer. Doug is survived by his wife of 45 years, Renee Simmons Vamer; three children, Jessica Vamer, Cumming, Melanie and Damon Kepes, Cames- ville, and Brandon and Jennifer Vamer, Cames- ville; three granddaughters, Ella, Eva and Lydia, Cumming; four siblings, Stan and Claudine Vamer, Commerce, Sharon and Dave Tonge, Commerce, Kathy Vamer, Duluth, and Dan Vamer, Commerce; as well as many nieces and nephews. Known affectionately as “Oldie” to his three granddaughters, Doug was a carpenter, farmer, loving father and grandfather who lived a life of character, kindness and strength. He was also a lifelong sports fan and outdoorsman. He was a graduate of Banks County High School in 1974, where he played baseball, basketball and football. He continued to enjoy sports, especially UGA football and the Atlanta Braves. Doug was a skilled carpenter for over 20 years and continued his career as a Jackson County Cor rectional Officer supervising a mobile constmction crew for 22 years. Doug willingly used his carpen try skills to help others. Mr. Vamer was a lifelong member of Bold Spring United Methodist Church. He served on the main tenance committee and as an usher for many years. His favorite times were spent outdoors hunting and fishing and at the many activities of his chil dren and grandchildren. His resilient toughness in the life he lived was evident in the family he raised as a loving husband and father in the house he built for them. Funeral service: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Bold Spring United Methodist Church with the Reverends Ross Wheeler and Dr. Dave Tonge officiating. Burial will follow in the Bold Spring United Methodist Church Cemetery. Family to receive friends: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. at Little-Ward Funeral Home in Commerce. Flowers are accepted or make donations to your local Special Olympics in honor of Doug’s love of athletics and his children and grandchildren. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 Betty Carey West Betty Carey West, 75, cherished mother, sister and “Gran”, passed away peacefully on Wednes day, October 4, 2023. Bom in Athens, she was a daughter of the late John Lafayette Carey and Norman Jean Carey. Betty enjoyed sitting on her front porch and most importantly, she adored her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Steven West; and an infant grand son. Survivors include two daughters, Tracy West Patrick and Autumn West; fiance, Tim Christian; one sister, Helen Huff; three grandchildren, Court ney Adams (Cody), Bellamy Bridges and Avery Bridges; and two great-grandchildren, Emma Ad ams and Asher Adams. Funeral service: Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 4 p.m. at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Family to receive friends: Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will be at 131 Christian Strickland Road, Comer, Ga. 30629. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. Week of October 8-14 THE TOP ACTIONS ARE »> »> Gather more information regarding the product »> More favorable opinion of the advertiser »> Visit advertiser's website NEWSPAPER ADS WORK. out newspaper readers who read an apparel ad took action after seeing the ad.* MainStreet Newspapers Banks County News • Barrow News-Journal • Braselton News Jackson Herald • Madison County Journal Contact Ginger Mitchell at 706-654-8449 for more information
