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PAGE 6B MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2009 Obituaries Albert Autton berry SNELLVILLE - Albert C. Auttonberry, 81, died Friday, January 16, 2009, following an extended illness. Born in Louisiana, he lived in the metro Atlanta area for the past 11 years and was for merly employed as a sales manager with Millen Industries. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific theater. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Auttonberry, Snellville; daughter and son-in-law, June and Richard Vancil, Snellville; grandchildren, Richard D. Vancil and wife, Jennifer, St. Louis, Allison and Dr. Brian Douglas, Hoschton, Ronald A. Vancil, Snellville; four great-grand children; sisters, Beluah Mae Martin, California, Lois Mae Zimmer, Louisiana; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ellis and Faye Auttonberry and Louis and Lori Auttonberry, all of Louisiana. Graveside services were held Monday, January 19, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens in Buford with the Rev. Bruce Hardy officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Glenn Baker LULA - Glenn Stephen Baker, 41, died Monday, January 12, 2009. Arrangements to be announced later by Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford. Tapp/Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Buford, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Carlton Bremer WINDER - Carlton Henry Bremer Jr., 84, died Friday, January 16, 2009. Born in Utica, N.Y., he was the son of the late Carlton Bremer Sr. and Helen W. Bremer. He served as president of the Atlanta Textile Club in 1961, and was a graduate of Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., with a BA in busi ness. Mr. Bremer was preceded in death by Bremer. Survivors Karen M. Bremer, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Carlton H. "Hank” Bremer III and Kathy Bremer, Atlanta; daughters and son-in-law, Beverly W. Bremer, Margaret and Jerry Woodruff, all of Atlanta; step-son, Tim Moran and wife, Kristi, Pueblo, Colo.; step-daughter, Karen Fullerton and husband. West, Suwanee; grandchildren, Grace Woodruff, Davis Woodruff and Taylor & Hunter Bremer; step-grandchil dren, Kellie Pepitone, Kevin Hewitt Kaleigh Moran, Lindsay Moran, Charlie Moran, Kelsey Moran; and step-great-grand- children, McKenzie and Reese Pepitone. Memorial services were held Tuesday at St. Mary & St. Martha of Bethany, Buford, with Father Timothy Watts officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Rd., Smyrna, Ga. 30080. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Frank Broadnax a brother, William include his wife. DANIELSVILLE - Frank Broadnax, 77, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born on April 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Eugene Brookins and Susie Johnson Broadnax, and was a resident of Madison County for 38 years. He was a wood restoration mas ter craftsman and also an author. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force in the Korean Conflict. He was Baptist, and was music director for sev eral local churches in the area, Ila Baptist, Danielsville Baptist, Comer Baptist, Maysville Baptist, Holy Springs Baptist in Bowman, Pleasant Grove in Neece, Arnoldsville Baptist, and Central Baptist. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Rhonda Smith Broadnax; sons, Mark Broadnax and Barry Broadnax; daughter. Erica Broadnax Pauly; broth er, Leamon Broadnax; sister, Marree Eskew; grandchildren, Anna, Kate, Seth and Austin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 17, in the cha pel of Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Dayton Logan officiat ing. Burial was in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Moses Griswald Jr., David Broadnax, John Ray Howell, Gary Dean Johnson, Jerome Howell and Glen Howell. Honorary pall bearer was Bobby Howell. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Johnny Brock ALTO - Johnny Gordon Brock, 53, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Floyd J. Brock and the late Lucy Robinson Brock. He was a truck driver. Survivors include sons, Chris Brock, Mt. Airy, Jeremy Brock, Alto; daugh ter, Carla Ayers, Alto; brother, Bobby Brock, Maysville; sis ters, Gladys Croy and May Belle Brock, both of Commerce, Carrina Gailey, Homer; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 21, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. John Mark Hunter and Stanley O'Kelley officiating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Daisy Capes MONROE - Daisy S. Capes, 92, formerly of Hoschton, died Saturday, January 17, 2009. Born in Walton County, she the daughter of the late James Clark and Lindy Reeves Sorrells. She was preceded in death by her husband. Tommy Capes, was a retiree of Cherokee Manufacturing Company, and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, James and Betty Capes, Hoschton, Jerry and Carolyn Capes, Monroe; grandchildren, Craig T. Capes and Christie Stewart; great- granddaughter, Ally Stewart. Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Robbie Black and Truman Humphries officiating. Burial was in Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Carolyn Davis COMMERCE - Carolyn Davis, 68, died Sunday, January 18, 2009. A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Emory Wade and Minnie Lee Jones Gunter. She was a home maker, a member of Bethlehem First Baptist Church, and was a former Sunday school teacher. Survivors include a son, Jody Davis, Dacula; daughter, Tina Burge, Bucyrus, Ohio; brothers, Edward Ray Gunter, Braselton, Larry Ralph Gunter, Royston; sisters, Frances Sullen, Braselton, Ann Doster and Debbie Gunter, both of Hoschton, Shirley Pruitt, Commerce; and five grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, in the cha pel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Louis Gaddis officiating. Burial was in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church cem etery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Margaret Epps ACWORTH - Margaret L. Epps, 74, died Friday, January 16, 2009, at Cartersville Heartland Hospice. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Clara Veals Jacks. She was a member of Hill Crest Baptist Church in Acworth and was a retired waitress. Mrs. Epps was preceded in death by her husband, George C. Epps; and a son, George Michael Epps. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Susan Epps, Acworth; sisters, Reba Warr, Ocala, Fla., and Wilma Moore, Nicholson; granddaugh ters, Ashley Barksdale, Michelle Epps and Margie Epps, all of Acworth. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral home with the Rev. Paul Vance offi ciating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral home. Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. ‘Nan’Forester ROYSTON - Frances “Nan" Scarboro Forester, 79, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at her residence, following an extended illness. Born in Franklin County on September 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James Oscar and Mary Moon Scarboro. She worked as a seam stress in the garment industry in Royston and Carnesville during the 1950s and 1960s, and worked at home as a daycare provider for many children during the 1970s. She retired from Life Springs Resources (formerly Advocate Press) after 10 years of service. The love and care she gave to everyone she encountered made a great impact on countless lives, loved ones added. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Forester was a member of the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Forester; grand son, Keith Smith; brothers, O.B. Scarboro, Eldridge Scarboro and Jimmy Scarborough; and a sis ter, Blondine Settlemyre. Survivors include daugh ters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Roger B. Smith, Debra and Benjamin Grizzle, all of Royston; grandchildren, David Smith, Gordon Grizzle and Tyler Grizzle; brother, Walter Scarborough, China Grove, N.C.; sisters, Lucille Forrester, Carnesville, Evangeline Callaway, Royston, and Mary Jane Beard, Elberton; adopted children, R.C. Bentley, Dallas, N.C., Vonnie Brown and Darlene Leard, both of Bowersville, A.B. Bentley, Concord, N.C., and H.T. Bentley, Miami, Fla.; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 22, at the Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Revs. Bert Synan, Gary Osteen and John Ingham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cem etery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. R.L. Funderburk MAYSVILLE - R.L. Funderburk, 78, of Maysville, died Friday, January 16, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on October 9, 1930, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Albert and Rosa Mae Funderburk. He was a painter and a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church. Mr. Funderburk was preceded in death by children, Brenda Gene Bruce, Johnny Lee Funderburk, and Connie Arlene Funderburk. Survivors include his wife, Nina Lee Funderburk, Maysville; son, James Funderburk, Maysville; daughters, Nola Kathleen Gregory and Julie Ann Reed, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Carol Sue Mensik and Nina Mae Funderburk, both of Maysville; brothers, L.C. Funderburk, Jefferson, T.W. Funderburk, J.W. Funderburk and Johnny Funderburk, all of Pendergrass, Gene Funderburk, Clayton, Larry Funderburk, Toccoa; sisters, Sadie Strange, Covington, Hazel Nix, Fannie Lance and Ruby Franklin, all of Pendergrass; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 18, at Pond Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Knight officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Ward's Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. ‘Robbie’ Gasaway PENDERGRASS - Robert Daniel "Robbie” Gasaway Jr., 28, died Thursday, January 15, 2009, at his residence. Born in Orlando, Fla., he was the son of Robert Daniel Gasaway Sr. of Pendergrass and Debra Kimbrell of Commerce. Survivors in addition to his par ents, include daughters, Audrey Gasaway, Sylvester, and Daniell Gasaway, Braselton; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Ashley Gasaway, Commerce; grand parents, Betty Ann Gasaway, Pendergrass, Melvin Fechther, Nocona, Texas, and Beverly Fechther, Orlando, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. John Gilreath WINDER - John Gilreath, 71, died Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born in Dawson County, he was the son of the late Norman D. and Jessie R. Gilreath. He had lived in Dahlonega before mov ing to Winder, and was retired from North Georgia College after 25 years of service. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Dahlonega, and after moving to Winder, he attended East Side Baptist Church. Mr. Gilreath was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Fay Day; and brother, Herbert Gilreath. Survivors include his wife. Verba Jean Gilreath, Winder; sis ters and brother-in-law, Savilla M. Sanders, Statham, Brenda and James Jones, Bethlehem; brothers and sisters-in-law, James “Bud” and Inez Gilreath, Winder, Jimmy and Evelyn Gilreath, Bethlehem, Roy and Sylvia Gilreath, Statham; broth- er-in-law. Jack Day, Winder; and a sister-in-law, Jane B. Gilreath, Dawsonville. Funeral services were held Friday, January 16, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Darrell Gilmer and Jack Segars officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens, Ga. 30606. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Ronnie Grizzle GAINESVILLE Ronnie Winfred Grizzle, 48, died Monday, January 19, 2009, fol lowing a sudden illness. Born December 22, 1960, in Gainesville, he was the son of Junior Winfred Grizzle and Ila Mae Smith Grizzle of Gainesville and lived all his life in Hall County. He was an Associate Pastor at Oakwood Church of God, where he was instrumen tal in designing the sanctuary and other new additions of the church. He taught the adult Sunday school class and trained workers for the church. He was a worship leader and was an advocate in visiting the sick, and loved Oakwood Church of God, where he gave much of his time and services for the work of the Lord. Mr. Grizzle was preceded in death by his two children. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife of 21 1/2 years, Tammy Grizzle, Gainesville; son, Kyle Grizzle, Gainesville; brother and sister-in- law Pastor Michael and Angela Grizzle, Gainesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Steve Lott, Humble, Texas, Lisa and Ricky Marlow, Gainesville, Angie and Mark Vandiver, Lula; father-in-law and mother-in- law, Grady and Linda Roberts, Gainesville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Janet and Jack Crowder, Gainesville, Christy and Scott Cramer, Dawsonville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law Joey and Connie Roberts of Gainesville, Freddy and Teresa Roberts, Gainesville; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Oakwood Church of God on Wednesday, January 21, with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Michael Grizzle, the Revs. Mark Vandiver, Jerry Reynolds and Zach Watson officiated. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Please read then recycle. Betty Howington CONYERS - Betty Howington, 75, formerly of Stone Mountain, died Sunday, January 18, 2009. She was a member of Smokerise Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. Survivors include her husband, Dwight Howington, Conyers; son, Michael P. Howington, Jefferson; brother, Garland McCuen, Gastonia, N.C.; grand children, Jessie Howington, Rebekah Howington, Zed Howington; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 22, at 2 p.m., at Scot Ward's Harry White Chapel with Dr. Truett Gannon officiating. Burial will be in Green Meadow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Scot Ward Funeral Services, Harry White Chapel, Conyers, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Robert Johnson COMMERCE - Robert E. Johnson Sr., 94, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Survivors include his wife, EdnaTucker Johnson, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, R.E. and Patricia Cobb Johnson, Gainesville; daughter and son-in- law, Cheryl and John B. Davis, Blue Ridge; sis ters, Laveme Brewer and Vivian Johnson, both of Fayetteville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb offi ciating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 12 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009 Doris Lackey DANIELSVILLE - Doris C. Lackey, 80, died Sunday, January 18, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Cabarrus County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Walter Carter and Minnie Hall Payne. She was preceded in death by a sister, Magdalene Foutz. Survivors include her hus band, Tom Lackey, Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Deborah Lackey, Hull, Randy and Jayne Lackey, Ila; brother, Kenneth Payne, Lynchburg, Va.; grandchildren, Shanna Hoopaugh, Lee Lackey, Chanda Cowart, Kyle Lackey; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 21, at the Community Baptist Church with the Revs. Kent Barrett and Phil Parks officiating. Burial was in the Lackey-Chandler Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Clarence Luke JEFFERSON - Clarence Lamar Luke Jr., 62, died Saturday, January 17, 2009. Born on May 28, 1946, in Oconee County, he was the son of the late Clarence Lamar Luke Sr. and Louise Gunter Luke. He was a brick mason and was a vet eran, having served in the United States Army in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, BrendaPartinLuke, Jefferson; sis ters, Connie Booth, Danielsville, Ann Foster, Sandy Cross, and Shirley Webb, Winder; raised in the home, Mike and Sonja Partin, Commerce; and grandchildren, Kaylee and Morgan Partin. Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Kesler and Clarke Kesler officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. Honored pallbearers were Mark Gunter, Toby Gunter, Todd Foster, Mike Partin, Ricky Dills and Robbie Childs. Memorial contributions may be made to LZ Friendly, c/o Treasurer, P.O. Box 332, Danielsville, Ga. 30633. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Jack Mack WINDER - Jack C. Mack, 63, died Thursday, January 15, 2009. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of George and Gladys Mack and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his parents include sisters, Eunice Mack, Gladys Hutchins, Sara Hinton, all of Winder; and Lou Ella Riden, Atlanta; brothers, George Mack and James Mack, both of Winder. A memorial service was held Wednesday, January 21, at Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Glynn Hendricks Sr. officiating. Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Ronald Mathis PENDERGRASS - Ronald Seth Mathis, 53, died Thursday, January 15, 2009. He was in parts delivery in the construction industry and was a member of Talmo Baptist Church. He was a veteran, hav- ing served in the United States Navy. Survivors include step-chil dren, Vera Bateman, Talmo, Vicky Allen, Wyoming, Valerie Bruce, Pendergrass; sister, Becky Callahan, Gainesville; brother, Roy Mathis, Talmo, James Mathis, Winder, Ray Mathis, Gainesville; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 19, in the Talmo Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Spence officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. Sara McMullan HARTWELL - Sara Blackwell McMullan, 94, died peacefully Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at her residence. Born on February 12, 1914, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Lon and Alice Hill Blackwell. She was a graduate of Tift College and was a retired school teacher and paraprofessional. She was a member of Hartwell First Baptist Church, Ruth Sunday School Class, and a former Wednesday night supper worker. She was a charter member of Madora Garden Club, Avid Bridge play er, and enjoyed fishing, loved ones stated. Mrs. McMullan was preceded in death by her husband, John F. McMullan, who was Banks County's 2nd County agent; a son, Lewis B. McMullan; brothers, Jessie, Maurice and Fred Blackwell; and sisters, Alice Tucker and Ruby Blackwell. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, William T. "Tom” and J.K. McMullan, Athens, James B. “Jim” and Rosaline McMullan, Hartwell; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Miriam Blackwell, Homer; sister, Frances Farmer, Atlanta; grandchildren. Dr. John P. McMullan, Dr. Laura K. McMullan; Russell L. McMullan, Kimberly L. McMullan; and a great-grandchild, T. Parker McMullan. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 10, in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Williams, the Rev. Carter Tucker, and Dr. Hugh Kirby officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hartwell First Baptist Church, 81 E. Howell St., Hartwell, Ga. Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell Chapel, Hartwell, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. January 22, 2009. ‘Nina’Monk CORNELIA - Nannie "Nina" Monk, 84, died Monday, January 19, 2009. Born on June 30, 1924, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Ette Strange Osborne. She was a member of Hillside Baptist Church. Before retire ment, she was employed by Ingles as a baker and was a Wal-Mart greeter. Ms. Monk was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include a son, Andy Monk, Demorest; sister, Bernice Westbrook, Cornelia. continued on following page