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BANKS COUNTY NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025
Obituaries
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Elder Paul Willis Bryson
Elder Paul Willis Bryson was born February 15,
1937 to Zebulon and Margaret Watkins Bryson in
Scaly, North Carolina.
He was preceded in
death by brothers, Har
old, Herschel, Hayward,
Ray and Neville; sisters,
Dorothy and Edith; his
beloved son, Vernon; and
several nieces, nephews
and dear friends.
He is survived by his
true love of 69 years,
Bernice Welborn Bryson;
son, David (Amanda)
Bryson; daughters, Car
ol (Tim) Savage and Cheryl (Glenn) Churchwell;
and many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and
great-great-grandchildren.
In the early hours of Sunday, June 15, 2025, Elder
Paul Bryson finished his race.
From untold hours of Bible study, prayer and med
itation, Brother Paul could plow deep into the scrip
tures, and his preaching was accompanied with the
power of God because he deeply loved the flock of
which the Lord had given him oversight. Brother
Bryson never hesitated to share the Gospel. He could
hold a conversation with anyone — and within two
minutes, if they didn’t have their own testimony of
salvation, he was telling them about Jesus and how
the Lord loved them so much He gave His son to die
in their place.
In over 69 years of ministry, Brother Bryson pro
claimed the Gospel to millions — from the pulpit, by
radio, through the internet and personal interactions
— his message was always the same; “You must be
born again.” His wisdom and knowledge of the scrip
ture was matched with such a genuine humility that
even when he was addressing error or heresy, it was
obvious his intent was not to harm, but rather to cor
rect.
God blessed us with Elder Paul... and He blessed
Brother Paul with a faithful companion and a full
quiver. He called his wife, Bernice, his ‘rib’ because
she was part of him and his identity, and he loved
her as much as any bone in his body. In his quiver,
Brother Paul had four children, Carol, Cheryl, Da
vid and Vernon. He was abundantly blessed with
17 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren. His quiver was further en
larged through those he loved as his own.
For over 88 years, Brother Bryson walked with
God here on the earth; but like Enoch of old — now
he is not, for God took him to walk with Him in glo
ry. Wherefore, let us comfort one another with these
words.
Funeral service: Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11 a.m. in
the chapel of McGaliee-Griffin and McEntire Funer
al Home with Elders Don Curtis, John Buck, and Bil
ly Moran officiating. Interment will follow in Union
Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder
Terrell Simmons and the Rev. Donald Grizzle offici
ating.
Family to receive friends: Thursday, June 19, 2025,
from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
McGaliee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of
Cornelia, Georgia, 706-778-8668, is in charge of ar
rangements. An online guest register is available at
www.mcgaheegrifiinandmcentire.com.
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Week of June 23-29
Steven Byron Cutchin
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing
of Steven Byron Cutchin, 79, who died on Wednes
day, June 4, 2025.
A devoted husband,
loving father and grand
father, and decorated vet
eran, Steve leaves behind
a legacy of service and
dedication to his loved
ones and to his country.
Steve was born Janu
ary 28, 1946, to Roy and
Edna Cutchin and grew
up in Seale, Alabama. He
was a proud graduate of
Auburn University and
served his country in Vietnam as a captain in the
United States Army. After his honorable discharge
from the military, he built a career as a corporate vice
president at Swiss Reinsurance.
Steve was married to his beloved wife Cheryl for
almost 56 years. Together, they built a life full of joy
and laughter, raising two children, Laura Cutchin
Herring and David Cutchin. Later, he found great
fulfillment and happiness in his four grandchildren,
Savanna, Owen, Steven and Holden.
Steve was a faithful member of Winder First United
Methodist Church, where he volunteered and attend
ed regularly. In his free time, he enjoyed sailing, golf
ing and spending time with his family and friends.
Steve is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his daugh
ter, Laura, and son-in-law, Michael; his son, David,
and daughter-in-law, Brooke; and his four cherished
grandchildren, Savanna, Owen, Steven and Hold
en. He also leaves behind his brother, Roy David
Cutchin (Stella); and his sister, Lydia Cutchin Starke
(Wendell); and their families.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11 a.m.
at Winder First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wind
er First United Methodist Church (winderfumc.com),
280 North Broad Street, Winder, Ga. 30680, or Ea
gle Ranch (https://www.eagleranch.org/give), 5500
Union Church Rd., Flowery Branch, Ga. 30542.
Memorial Park Braselton Funeral Home, 5257
Hwy. 53, Braselton, Ga. 30517, is in charge of ar
rangements. Send online condolences to www.me-
morialparkfuneralhomes.com.
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Week of June 23-29
Brenda Jo Hardy Davis
SMYRNA — Brenda Jo Hardy Davis, 82, Smyrna,
passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
She was born to Albert
and Delean Hardy and
was one of four children.
She is lovingly sur
vived by her husband,
John Davis; and then-
children, Kerri (Tammy)
Davis and Scott (Chris
ty Conway) Davis. She
is also survived by three
grandchildren, Hope Da
vis, Jaysen Jolicoeur and
Dawson Jolicoeur; as
well as her siblings, Al Hardy, Sandra Venable and
Vickie Flood.
Funeral service: Monday, June 30, 2025, at 3 p.m.
at Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna with the
Rev. Jeff Pennington officiating. A reception will fol
low the service in the reception center at Carmichael
Funeral Home from 4—6 p.m.
Family to receive friends: Monday, June 30, 2025,
from 1—3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Isaiah 41:13 — “For I the Lord your God will hold
your right hand, saying to you, Fear not; I will help
you”
Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna is in charge
of the arrangements, www.CarmichaelCares.com,
777-435-4467.
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Week of June 23-29
Harold Ray Edge
Harold Ray Edge, beloved husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather passed away
Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
He was born on April
7, 1933, in Braselton to
J.C and Cammie Wood
Edge. He is proceeded
in death by his parents;
his wife, Carolyn; his
son, Gary Harold Edge;
his grandson, Joshua
David Edge; and his
beloved sister, Marga
ret Edge Turk. Carolyn
and Ray were married
69 years.
Ray was a lifelong member of New Liberty
United Methodist Church in Braselton. He served
in the U.S. Army as part of the 101st Airborne Di
vision during the Korean War. Ray was an auc
tioneer at many used car auction houses in the
Southeast. He ran his own used car business and
sold real estate. He was a farmer and was happiest
in his garden growing tomatoes or on the back of
a tractor.
Ray is survived by his children, Gail Edge Na
tion, David Edge (Becky), Denise Edge and Keith
Edge (Debi); his grandchildren, Jessica Hulsey,
Shane Hulsey (Orapun), Skye Chancey (Karla),
Crystal Christian (Adam), Ty Nation, Jordan Edge
(Chelsea), Brooke Flaa (Kenny) and Angela Har
ris (Bradley); as well as his great-grandchildren,
Kade Christian, Reese Christian, Wade Pirtle, Ad
dison Edge, Jackson Farr, Emery Nation, Charlie
Edge, TJ Harris, Wren Flaa, Henry Edge, Lucy
Harris, Layne and Tyler Chancey.
Funeral service: Sunday, June 22, 2025, at
2 p.m. at New Liberty United Methodist Church
in Braselton.
Family to receive friends: Sunday, June 22,
2025, from 1-2 p.m. at the church.
The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations
be made to New Liberty United Methodist Church,
17 Thompson Mill Road, Braselton, Ga. 30517.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532
Hwy. 53, Hoschton, Ga. 30548, Lawsonfuneral-
home.org, 706-654-0966.
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Week of June 23-29
Richard Pete Flanagan
HULL — Richard Pete Flanagan, Hull, passed
away Monday, June 16, 2025, in Comer.
Richard was born in Athens on July 31, 1954,
son of Pete and Mary Delle (Bullock) Flanagan.
He is preceded in death by his parents. He lived
most of his life in Clarke and Madison counties.
Richard was a graduate of Madison County High
School where he participated in football, basket-
ball and baseball and lettered in all three sports.
He worked for many years in the Athens area until
his physical health began to control his life and
forced his retirement.
Richard loved yard work, planting flowers, lis
tening to the Eagles and like bands and spending
time with his faithful dog. He was an avid follower
of the University of Georgia football.
Richard is survived by his son, Joseph Raleigh
Flanagan, Comer; daughter, Mary Anna Flanagan,
Hull; and sister, Mary Teresa Flanagan, Rockmart.
A private memorial service will be held at a late
date.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, Danielsville,
Danielsville, Ga., is assisting the family with the
arrangements, www.lordandstephens.com.
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Week of June 23-29
Stacey Lee Rowland
BALDWIN — Stacey Lee Rowland, 52, Bald
win, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1972,
in Royston, he was a son
of the late Robert Lee
and Barbara Ann Sor
row Rowland. Stacey
was employed with SK
Battery and was a mem
ber of Calvary Temple
Church. He will be re
membered for his love
of his family, especially
his grandchildren, and
for his strength in his
faith. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors,
particularly a good fishing trip.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his brother, Tracey Edward Rowland.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Amanda
Lewallen Rowland; sons and daughter-in-law, Cory
Lee Rowland and Dillin Rowland (Larae); grand
children, Greigh Lee Rowland, Charleston Diane
Rowland and Ben Knox Rowland; brother, Robert
Mitchell “Mickey” Rowland; and sister and broth
er-in-law, Gail Rowland Lewis (Arlen).
Funeral service: Thursday, June 19, 2025, at
2 p.m. at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church
with Elders Terrell Simmons and Chris Segars of
ficiating. Interment will follow in Union Hill Mis
sionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family to receive friends: Wednesday, June 18,
2025, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of
Cornelia, Georgia, 706-778-8668, is in charge of
arrangements. An online guest register is available
and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegrifiinand-
mcentire.com.
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Week of June 23-29
Charles Edward Seagraves
ATHENS — Charles Edward Seagraves, Harve
Mathis Rd., Athens, passed away Monday, June 16,
2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Cen
ter.
Mr. Seagraves was
born September 18,
1952, in Athens to Rob
ert Seagraves and Jennie
Ree Benedict. He was a
retired foreman from the
University of Georgia
where he enjoyed work
ing 30-plus years. He
was an avid outdoors-
man where he enjoyed
hunting and fishing.
He is survived by
a daughter, Melissa Crouch; siblings, Billy Sea
graves, Ricky Seagraves, Bobby Seagraves and
Linda Tweedell; a number of grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; and his wife of 25 years,
Joann.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death
by a son, Charles Jeffrey Seagraves; and siblings,
Hazel Cartey and Johnny Seagraves.
Graveside service: Saturday, July 12, 2025, at
10 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens.
Family and friends are invited.
Berry Funeral Home and Crematory of Elberton
are assisting the family of Mr. Charles Edward Sea
graves.
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