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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 7A Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Shan and Mario Quintana, Buford; sons, Shane McDaniel and Mark McDaniel, both of Flowery Branch, Keith McDaniel, Commerce; six grand children; sister, Betty Adams, Auburn; brothers and sisters-in- law, Leon and Barbara Buice, Gainesville, and Claude E. and Betty Buice, Bogart; sisters-in- law and brothers-in-law, Jackie and Butch Wheeler, Buford, and Linda and Billy Evans, Macon; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 29, in the cha pel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Revs. Jimmy Dunn and James Vickers officiating. Burial was in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. ‘Duck’ McDougald CLEVELAND - Marion William “Duck" McDougald, 84, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lanier Park Campus, fol lowing an extended illness. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Floyd Jackson and Eddie Hogan McDougald. He was a farmer and textile worker. Mr. McDougald was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Sosebee, Runell Anderson; and brothers, Paul McDougald and Buddy McDougald. Survivors include sisters, Lounette Stover, Dora Mae Murphy, both of Gainesville, Shirley McKinney, John's Creek; brothers, Curtis McDougald, Social Circle, F.J. McDougald Jr., Cleveland; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 3, in the cha pel of Barrett Funeral Home with the Revs. Verner London, W.A. Jenkins and Richard Thomas officiating. Burial was in White Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. ‘J.L’ Millsaps CANON - Jason Lee “J.L." Millsaps, 43, died Friday, January 30, 2009, at his residence. Born in Swain County, N.C., on May 27, 1965, he was the son of Berlin Millsaps of Canon and the late Joan Peck Mikuski. He worked with Tenneco Automotive in Hartwell, and was a member of Canon Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Toni Bennett Millsaps, Canon; son, Jake Millsaps, Canon; daughter, Ashley Millsaps, Canon; brother, Kenneth Millsaps, Canon; sis ters, Lynn Millsaps, Canon, and Diane Atkinson, Royston. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 3, at the Canon Baptist Church with Fred Green way, the Revs. Roger Hardy and Eldon Massey offi ciating. Burial was in Bowers Memorial Gardens in Canon. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Billie Morgan FLOWERY BRANCH Billie Cantrell Morgan, 75, for merly of Lilburn, died Saturday, January 31, 2009. Born in Stephens County, she was a homemaker and a member of Lilburn First Baptist Church. Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death by her husband. Gene Morgan. Survivors include children, Regina Sinclair, Duluth, daugh ter and son-in-law, Marie and Allen Hammett, Braselton; son, Neal Morgan, Oakwood; grandchildren, Jennifer Morgan, Gainesville, Jeremy Morgan, USS Theodore Roosevelt, David Morgan, Oakwood, Carter and Zara Hammett, Braselton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 3, at Bill Head Funeral Home with Mrs. Susan Rumble and the Rev. Vernon Dormney officiating. Burial was in Stephens Memorial Gardens in Toccoa. Bill Head Funeral Home, Duluth, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Grade Odom AUBURN-GracieWilliamson Odom, 80, died Sunday, January 25, 2009. Survivors include a daughter, Lydia Odom, Auburn; son, Fred M. Odom, Auburn. Private burial services were held Wednesday, January 28, at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Guy Perry COMMERCE - Guy S. Perry, 89, died Thursday, January 29, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Luke Henry and Mellie Elizabeth McElreath Perry. He was a mem ber of Berea Baptist Church, where he served as trustee. He was retired from Roper Pump Company and was a United States Veteran of World War II. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Bridges Perry; and a son, Wayne Perry. Survivors include sons, Ray Perry, Commerce, and Keith Perry, Winterville; daughter, Carol Brann, Warrenton, Va.; brothers, Lamar Perry, Hoschton, Robert Perry, Danielsville, A.R. Perry, Royston, Henry Grady Perry and L.G. Perry, both of Commerce, James Perry, Demorest; sisters, Martha Black, Hull, Grace Robinson, West Palm Beach, Fla.; ten grandchil dren; and fifteen great-grand children. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 1, at Berea Baptist Church with the Revs. Verlin Reece, Terry James and Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in the Jackson Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berea Baptist Church, 545 A.C. Smith Road, Commerce, GA 30530. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Debra Pierce ATHENS - Debra Pierce, 53, died Thursday, January 29, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Cobb County, she was the daughter of Nellie Hardman Watkins of Comer and the late Jimmy Lawrence and was a homemaker. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her hus band, Wendell Pierce, Athens; daughters, Jeannie Kesler, Athens, Wendy Pierce Gomez, Athens; sisters, Karen Chastain, Comer, Robin Costner and Kim Lawrence, both of Indiana; four grandchildren; and a host of rel atives and friends. Memorial services were held Sunday, February 2, at Whitehall Baptist Church with the Rev. Buford Lockman and Chaplin Bill Hayes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Mae Pruitt BALDWIN - Mae Smith Pruitt, 83, died Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Born in Abbeville, S.C., on March 28, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Clara Baldwin Smith. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and was a hairstylist for many years. She was an avid gardener, loved ones stated. Mrs. Pruitt was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Pruitt; five brothers; and one sister. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Peggy and Robert Stalnaker, McDonough; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Gail Pruitt, Cornelia; sis ters, Myra Williams, Ora Belle Worrels, Mildred McClain, all of Donalds, S.C., and Lula Hanks, Honea Path, S.C.; brother, Oliver Smith, Gastonia, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, January 30, at Harmony Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Vandiver and Wendell Parker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Cliff Baird officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony Baptist Church, 5223 U.S. Hwy. 441 North, Baldwin, Ga. 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Patsy Mae Rider GAINESVILLE - Patsy Mae Rider, 62, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, at her residence, fol lowing a sudden illness. Born on March 13, 1946, in Hall County, where she lived all her life, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Myrtie Viola Rider Gaddis. She attended New Haven Congregational Church, and was preceded in death by brothers, Hughlee Rider, Howard Gaddis, George Edward Gaddis, Winford Gaddis, and Idis Perry Gaddis. Survivors include sisters, Rosa Lee Marsingill, Lula, Birtie Marie Hatcher, Gainesville; brothers, Webster Gaddis, Gainesville, Herman Junior Gaddis, Gillsville, and Charlie Glen Gaddis, Lula. Memorial services were held Tuesday, February 3, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Wayne Hicks officiating. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Oneda Smallwood COMMERCE - Laura Oneda Sorrow Smallwood, 82, died Sunday, February 1, 2009, at her residence, following an extended illness. Mrs. Smallwood was preced ed in death by sisters, Dorothy Louise Sorrow Jones and Willie Mozelle Sorrow Massey. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Bealor Smallwood, Commerce; son and daughter- in-law, Jerry Benson and Diane Smallwood, Commerce; daugh ters and son-in-law, Martha Gail Smallwood and Nancy Bell and Eddie Summers, Vickie Dru Worley, all of Commerce; sis ter, Jackie Sorrow Lewallen, Commerce; eight grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 4, at the Morning Star Baptist Church with the Revs. Lev Humphries and David Poston officiat ing. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. I vie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Stanley Stone ATLANTA - Stanley Jay Stone, 53, died Thursday, January 29, 2009. Born in Fulton County and a lifelong resident of metro Atlanta, he was a retired main tenance engineer, a graduate of Tucker High School, a mem ber of the Tucker First United Methodist Church, and was a Mason. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Donna Stone, Suwanee; niece, Kelley Pflug, Hoschton; and a nephew, Kevin Stone, Buford. Graveside services were held Sunday, February 1, at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Buford. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. ‘Connie’ Teal BETHLEHEM - Constance ‘Connie" Marie Teal, 62, died Friday, January 30, 2009. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Hall and the late Bernice Lee Segars, and was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Teal was the manager of Big B Drug Store for twenty five years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Peewee" Teal. Survivors include sons Jerry Russel Brewer, Winder, Tracey Ralph Brewer, Steven Vance Teal and James Dustin Teal, all of Bethlehem; daughter, Patricia Teal Bidinger, Colbert; grand children Andrew Russel Flynt, Kayla Leanna Flynt, Miranda Sue Bidinger, Charles Jonah Bidinger, Layla Marie Teal and Brandon Brewer; great-grand children, Joy Flynt and Alexis Flynt. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 1, at Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Marion Prather officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Georgia, 2452 Spring Rd., Smyrna, GA 30080. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Frances Tench CLARKESVILLE Frances L. Tench, 63, died Thursday, January 29, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, follow ing a sudden illness. Born in Habersham County on October 7, 1945, she was the daughter of Ruby Jones Free, Clarkesville, and the late Oscar Benjamin Chitwood. She was an LPN with Habersham County Medical Center, having served for 23 years. Mrs. Tench was preceded in death by her stepfa ther, Robert Free. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her lov ing husband, Freddy Tench, Clarkesville; daughters and sons- in-law, Peggy and Gary Gragg, Clarkesville, and Marie and Daryl Fortenberry, Demorest; sons, Marvin Lee Lynch Jr., Clarkesville, and Scott Tench and fiance, Marilyn Hancock, North Augusta, S.C. brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Frances Chitwood, Clarkesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Grace and Glen Chastain, Alto, and Bessie and John Green, Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Amanda Stapler, Thalitha Lynch, Cody Lynch, Kristy Fortenberry, Emilee Lynch and Megan Gragg; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 31, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Donnie Ballenger, the Revs. Lester Haynes and Bill Trotter officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Fire Baptized Holiness Church cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. George Thomas TALMO - George Toney Thomas Sr., 82, formerly of Walnut Grove and Barrow County, died Monday, January 26, 2009. A native of Oconee County, he was the son of the late Llyod and Gladys Prickett Thomas. He was a retired truck driver with DeKalb County and was a member of Gum Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Thomas was pre ceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee Thomas. Survivors include sons, Toney Thomas Jr., Talmo, and Joey Thomas, Winder; grandchil dren, Kaylee A. Thomas, Lacie Benton, Emily Smith, Melissa Barnett, C.J. Barnett, A.J. Barnett and Ashley Dobbins; great-grandchildren, Dylan Simmons, Tyler Simmons, Chloe Long, Addie Simmons, Gunner Maddox, Gavin Barnett and Dakota Barnett; sisters, Betty Greenway and Mary Brock, both of Winder; and a brother, Paul Thomas, Carl. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 29, at Gum Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Hoyt Wilkins and Russell White officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Bill Ward WINDER - Bill Ward, 84, died Thursday, January 29, 2009. A native of Clay County, Ala., he was the son of the late Ulyses and Annie Lee Bunn Ward. He was a retired automobile mechanic and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by sons, Bobby, James and Raymond Ward; and a grand daughter, Jamie Leigh Ward. Survivors include his wife, Frances Harris Ward; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Tawana Ward; daughter-in-law, Joanne Ward; grandchildren, Melissa Harp, Chasity Wall and Jessica Riden, all of Winder, Christy Dennis, Alabama; six great-grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Scott and Shirley Bramlett, both of Winder, Alice Gabriel, South Carolina; brother, George Ward, Jefferson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 31, in the cha pel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Brock and Roger Hardy officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Pearlene Wood COMMERCE - Pearlene Eula Wood, 70, died Friday, January 30, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James Hubert and Reba Massey Mealor. She was a homemaker and a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her hus band, Roger Wood; and a daugh ter, Melissa Wood. Survivors include daughters, Beth Porter, Commerce, and Gail David, Nicholson; brother, Jerry Mealor, Commerce; sis ter, Sara Massey, Cornelia; and grandchildren, Kyle and Lauren Porter, both of Commerce. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 1, at Cabin Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Nancy Boorman and Mark Mobley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. February 5, 2009. Fax death notices to: (706) 387-5431, or email items to: obits @ mainstreetnews.com. Colbert ..cont’dfrom 1A ISO report. Another water tank would certainly help, he said. “If you put another water tank in and increase the water pressure on this side of town, it’s going to make a big difference," Perry said. The Colbert Fire District, which extends beyond Colbert’s city limits, missed scoring a “5” by .05 of a point. “A little bit of work here and I think they could be a class 5 ... I think a lot of it is probably paperwork exercises,” Perry said. “That would put some money back in people's pockets if you bring it down to a five,” Waggoner said he might ask engineer Chris Quigley to attend Colbert’s next meeting to further discuss adding a water tank. “With all this talk of infrastructure money going around, it might be a good time to do it," Waggoner said. DFCS office seeing more work, less funds By Ben Munro ben@mainstreetnews.com The Madison County Department of Family and Children Services continues to tend to a larger caseload amid bleak fund ing news at the state level. Amended budgets presented by Gov. Sonny Perdue for 2009 and 2010 leave the state DFCS office with a $6 million short fall. Madison County DFCS director Lisa Plank said that amounts to a $12 million deficit when factoring in lost federal funds. “For right now, there has been no official word regarding how the state is going to make up that amount,” Plank said. The state department is already mandating furlough days for employees under certain pay grades, while also continuing a “hard hiring freeze." The Madison County DFCS office already has one vacancy left unfilled. Meanwhile, a short-staffed Madison County DFCS office contends with larger stacks of paperwork as more county citi zens seek aid during the economic downturn. For example, Madison County DFCS workers continue to handle an influx of family Medicaid applications as the jobless rate increases. Plank said the Madison and Oglethorpe County offices — both of which are directed by Plank — have combined forces in some areas to ensure that things run smoothly. "The two counties are really kind of blending together to get the work done,” she said. Considering the strain on staff and resources, the DFCS office is handling the workload admirably, according to Plank. "We’ve been short-staffed ... but we’re still getting the work done and still getting the work done well,” Plank said. “It could be worse for us.” DFCS chairman Gary Locke commended the staff for its efforts. "That says volumes about you and your people,” Locke said. Of course, the speculation is still out there concerning the state’s recourse for the funding deficit. "I don’t want to say what we’ve heard as far as rumors go until we know for sure that something is going to happen,” Plank said. DFCS head says dept, generates $30 million locally By Ben Munro ben@mainstreetnews.com The Madison County Department of Family and Children Services generated nearly $30 million locally during 2008, according to director Lisa Plank. That figure includes salaries, operating salaries and direct and indirect benefits. Plank included the $30 million figure in the annual informa tion pamphlet she distributes to state and county officials. “I don’t think that other folks in the larger community real ize what a business we are here and the money we generate," Plank said. Here are other noteworthy numbers from that annual report: •$3.07 million worth of food stamps provided to the county in 2008, up 14 percent from last year. •$23.8 million worth of Medicaid assistance distributed in Madison County among 6,855 recipients. Fewer people in the county received Medicaid in 2008 compared to 2007, but the amount per recipient increased an average of $452. • 412 reports of child abuse or neglect, 22 percent of which were substantiated. That's a 12 percent increase over last year. •Thirty-four Madison County children placed in foster care in 2008 and 64 children placed with relatives. •55 county families provided with childcare assistance. Library announces Feb. events The Madison County Library has announced its news and events for February: •Friends Membership Drive: ‘The membership drive continues through March; please lend your support,” organizers said. All money raised by the Friends of the Library goes back into the library through book purchasing, program funding and special initiatives. The Spring Book Sale will be March 20 to March 28, open during all library hours. A special preview sale for Friends members only will be Thursday, March 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Those interested in helping can contact Sara Carter at 706-795-2952 •Pajama Story time: Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. “Snuggle up in your jammies with your favorite stuffed animals and listen to bedtime stories at the library,” organizers said. This program is appropriate for all ages. •Library Sewing Group: This Wednesday afternoon craft group meets from 1 to 3 in the general purpose room. They work on new and ongoing projects in all mediums and with members of all ages. This month’s new project is different techniques of mg mak ing — locker hooking, crocheting strips of fabric and old fashion hooking. They will also be crocheting baskets. •February Follies: The library will celebrate the winter holidays of Friday, Feb. 13, and Monday, Feb. 16, with an afternoon of movies. The general purpose room will be open from 12 to 5:30 for the public’s viewing pleasure. Light snacks will be provided.” •Young Adult Book Discussion: This month they will meet Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 4:30 p.m. They are reading Septimus Heap by Angie Sage. The program is free and includes free food. •Chapter Book Revue: Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon beginning at 4:30 “Miss Jennifer” will be in the lobby reading from Nancy Drew Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene. •Preschool and Toddler Story Time: Story time includes stories, finger-plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. It is open to children ages 2 to 5. This month’s themes are: Valentine’s Day, the Letter Y and Birds.