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BANKS COUNTY NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
Obituaries
Saw Yo Ah
Saw Yo Ah, a 19-year-old Danielsville resident,
was killed in a car accident along with his two friends,
Thai Le Htoo and Gler Taw.
Saw, bom in a refugee
camp in Thailand, came
to the U.S. when he was
3 years old. He is sur
vived by his parents and
six siblings. Saw, a U.S.
citizen, was employed by
SMI.
His friend Thaw Htoo
says, “Saw was a hum
ble man. He was grateful
for everything he had. He
was a follower of Christ
and answered any questions we had about faith. Saw
loved to sing and had the voice of an angel. He filled
the room with joy and laughter. He loved working
out and pushed himself to do better. He was a great
brother and an even better son.”
His friend Hay Htoo says, “Saw was someone who
could make you laugh even on a bad day. He once
told me he would make it big one day and buy his
parents a house. That made me realize how kind,
thoughtful and loving he is.”
Saw Yo Ah will be buried Saturday, June 8, 2024,
at Vesta Karen Baptist Church. His family is grateful
for the community love and support.
Tax deductible contributions can be made to the
family by sending a check to New Neighbors Net
work, 2043 Madison Street, Comer Ga. 30629.
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Janet Ann Baker
JEFFERSON — Janet Ann Baker, 79, Jefferson,
passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19,2024.
Janet was bom on May
11, 1945, in Montclair,
New Jersey. She was
preceded in death by her
parents, Frank “Dutchie”
and Margaret Giessen;
brothers, Joseph and
James Giessen; and son-
in-law, Steven Eberhart.
At the age of 50, she
achieved a milestone by
obtaining her Associ
ates of Applied Science
degree from Lanier Technical College. She was a
member of Galilee Christian Church and served as
treasurer of the Women’s Ministry for many years.
Janet’s greatest joy was raising her eight daughters
and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchil
dren grow.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law,
Tammy Eberhart, Donna Smith, Michele and Ray
Dohm, Joyce and Allen Head, Pamela Baker, Les
lie Barthold, Kimberly and Gregg Crum and Megan
and Ray Thoroman; 14 grandchildren, Jeremy Smith,
Chasity Rossi, Taylor and Mallory Eberhart, William
Morgan, A. J. and Josh Head, Dakota Fulcher, Cooper
Violet, Avrie and Sophie Crum, Chance, Caiden and
Corbin Thoroman; as well as ten great-grandchil
dren, Riley, Cona-Bell, Leona, Mia, Zane, Grayson,
Juniper, Charlotte, Dean and Everly.
With a keen eye for design and beauty, Janet pos
sessed many talents. She enjoyed painting, sewing,
drafting blueprints and was perhaps best known for
her crocheting. Given the size of her family, it’s safe
to say she’s crocheted hundreds of baby booties,
blankets and sweaters.
She was an avid reader and loved studying the Bi
ble with her friends at Galilee. She enjoyed her last
two years surrounded by new friends at the Oaks at
Limestone where she served as president of The Res
ident Council.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 15,2024, at 11 a.m.
in the chapel at Galilee Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The
Fuller Center for Housing.
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Billie Doster
ILA — Billie Doster, 87, Ila, passed away Tuesday,
May 28, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Madison County, she was
a daughter of the late John Montgomery Black and
Bonnie Hitt Thompson. Mrs. Doster was a longtime
member of Hull Baptist Church where she was active
with the Faith Sunday School Class, the Sonshiners
and was chairman of the bereavement committee for
a number of years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Bobby Leon Doster; siblings,
Jack Leon Thompson, John Wesley Thompson Sr.
and James Robert Black.
Survivors include her children, John Randall
Doster, Robin Doster Epps, Ronald Leon Doster
and James Ryan Doster; siblings, Timothy Reese
Thompson, Jeannette Thompson Hardeman, Faye
Thompson Bond, Marjie Thompson Stevens and
Linda Black Harris; eight grandchildren; and many
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 1,2024, at 3 p.m. at
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Interment will fol
low in the Winterville Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Saturday, June i, 2024,
from 2 until 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the
Madison- Oglethorpe Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 453,
Danielsville, Ga. 30633.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of ar
rangements . www. lordandstephens .com.
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Week of June 3-9
Lois Deen Evans
BETHLEHEM — Lois Deen Evans, 82, of Bethle
hem, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Mrs. Evans was a
faithful deaconess in the
church where she served
in the food ministry. She
worked for many of the
sewing plants in Winder
throughout her life in
cluding Barrow Manu
facturing, R and R Man
ufacturing and Cherokee
Manufacturing. She re
tired as a seamstress with
Carwood Manufacturing
Plant.
She loved listening to Elvis music and enjoyed an
imals. Mrs. Evans will be remembered best as a lov
ing wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Evans is survived by her husband of 25 years,
Butch Evans; children, Donald Ruark, Kimberly Ru-
ark, Tammy Reece and Christel Adams; 10 grand
children, Ryan, Bubba, Jason, Nick, Casey, Harley,
Trinity, Chasity, Booter and Hayden; 14 great-grand
children; and two great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral service: Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2 p.m.
in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastors
Steve Price and Johnny Hicks officiating. Burial will
follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Winder.
Family to receive friends: Friday, May 3i, 2024,
from i2 until 2 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the
arrangements.
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Wiley Edward “Ed” Garrison
LULA — Wiley Edward “Ed” Garrison, 86, Lula,
passed away at his home on Sunday, June 2,2024.
Bom on April 1, 1938,
in Lula, he was a son of
the late Alta and Kate
Aleen Scales Garrison of
Lula. Mr. Garrison was
of the Christian faith. He
retired from Johnson and
Johnson Manufactur
ing Company after 4714
years of service.
In addition to his par
ents, he was preceded in
death by his sister, Bar
bara Ann Williams Cable.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Ma-
zel Davis Garrison; sons and daughters-in-law: Dar
rell (Connie) Garrison and Dana (Lisa) Garrison;
grandchildren, Anna (Reid) Parker, Amber Garrison
and Dayton Garrison; and brother, Cecil (Martha)
Garrison.
Funeral service: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 4 p.m.
at Antioch Holiness Church in Lula with the Rev.
Bobby Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in
the church cemetery with the Rev. John Wayne Aber
nathy officiating.
Family to receive friends: Monday, June 3, 2024,
from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at McGahee-Griffin and Stew
art Funeral Home.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of
Cornelia, Georgia, 706-778-8668, is in charge of ar
rangements. An online guest register is available and
may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.
com.
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Week of June 3-9
Lemuel “Lem”Hayes
HOSCHTON — Lemuel “Lem” Hayes, 70,
Hoschton, entered rest peacefully on Friday, May 24,
2024, following several months of challenging health
battles.
Lemuel was bom in Winder and raised in Jackson
County, a son of the late Mark Henry Hayes and the
late Marion “Peggy” Skinner Hayes. He leaves be
hind a legacy of hard work, dedication and love for
his family and community. In addition to his parents,
Lem was preceded in death by his brother, Mark
Kenton Hayes.
Lem was a member of 12Stone Church in Bra-
selton.
From his youth, Lem
excelled academically,
graduating as valedictori
an from Jackson County
High School. He went on
to earn a degree in agri
culture from the Univer
sity of Georgia, where his
pride in his alma mater
was especially evident in
his unwavering support
for Georgia Bulldogs
Football.
Lem’s life was marked by meaningful connections
and entrepreneurial spirit. He met Cheryl while they
were both working at Food Giant in Winder. Their
love blossomed and they were married on Lake Hart
well near Tugalo State Park in June of 1984. Their
35-year marriage was a testament to love, support
and hard work, as they navigated career changes,
built multiple businesses and raised their two sons,
Matthew and Marcus. Though they eventually part
ed ways, Lem and Cheryl remained close friends and
business partners.
Lem’s career journey was diverse and dynamic.
After many years in the grocery business and the
closure of Food City, Lem transitioned into the poul
try industry at Wayne Farms, where he dedicated 10
years of service. His entrepreneurial drive led him to
a brief stint in advertising with Super Saver Maga
zine before he ultimately founded Garbage Hound
Sanitation in 2002.
Despite his professional commitments, Lem al
ways found time to enjoy the outdoors. He loved
water skiing and deer hunting in his younger years,
later embracing fishing and boating as favorite pas
times. Lem took great pleasure in the natural beauty
of North Georgia, finding relaxation and joy at Lake
Hartwell.
Lem is survived by his sons, Marcus Hayes, San
Francisco, California, and Matthew Lemuel Hayes,
Nashville, Tennessee; mother of his children, Cher
yl Lyn Layer Hayes, Hoschton; brothers, Wendell
Hayes and his wife Patty, Hoschton, and Jim Hayes,
Hoschton; sisters, Claire Maddox and her husband
Elton, Gainesville, and Rexine Howard, Adairsville;
numerous nieces and their families; cousins and
friends also survive.
Lem will be deeply missed by all who knew him,
but his memory will love on through the many lives
he touched.
Funeral service: Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 7 p.m.
from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rever
end David Ash officiating.
Family to receive friends: Sunday, June 2, 2024,
from 4-7 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memori
als be made to At the Cross Ministries, P.O. Box 164,
Braselton, Ga. 30517, or via Venmo to @thecross-
ministries.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway,
Jefferson, Georgia, 706-367-5467. Online condo
lences at www.evansfimeralhomeinc.com.
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Week of June 3-9
Thai Le Htoo
A terrible car accident claimed the life of Thai Le
Htoo, 19, a resident of Comer.
He is survived by his
parents and five siblings.
Born in a refugee camp
in Thailand, Thai’s fami
ly was accepted into the
U.S. when he was 3 years
old. Thai became a U.S.
citizen, worked at SMI
and graduated from Mad
ison County High School
just two weeks ago.
His 17-year-old brother
Tha Say says: “Thai was
the brother that was there for you when you needed
him, bought you stuff when you asked and took care
of you. When he preached about Jesus, it motivated
us to do better. Thai liked to go out with his friends
and dreamed of buying a Toyota GR86. He was al
ways making jokes to brighten up our moods. Thai
loved all of us, even in our arguments. Thai stood up
for us and was always there when my mom or dad
needed him. Thai was the best. We all love him and
we are doing our best to be strong for him.”
Thai will be buried on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at
Vesta Karen Baptist Church. The family is very ap
preciative of the abundance of love, empathy and
support.
Tax deductible contributions can be made to the
family by sending a check to New Neighbor’s Net
work, 2043 Madison Street, Comer Ga. 30629.
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