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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 3B-M Obituaries Myrtie Alewine CRAWFORD - Myrtie S. Alewine, 96, died Sunday, March 1, 2009. A native of Danielsville, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mae Chastain Scarborough. She was a home maker and member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Alewine was pre ceded in death by her hus band, Floyd Alewine; and siblings, J.B. Alewine, Willie Alewine and Odell Alewine. Survivors include a son. Bud Alewine, Lexington; daugh ters, Carolyn Alewine, Athens, Janelle Whitlock, Center Community, Edna Crawford, Hull; 25 grandchildren; and many great and great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 4, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Dayton Logan and Larry Elliott officiating. Burial was in the Friendship Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Alewine, Bo Alewine, Johnny Wood, Dale Bowles, Roger Alewine, Buck Alewine and Buddy Alewine. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. James Andrews CARNESVILLE - James Mitchell Andrews, 79, died Thursday, February 26, 2009. Born on May 9, 1929, in Lavonia, he was the son of the late J.P. and Georgia Darrell Clements Andrews. He was a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church, was a farmer, a mason, a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and was on the board of direc tors of the Franklin County Farm Bureau. He was a veter an having served in the United States Army's 432nd Combat Engineering Battalion during the Korean War. Mr. Andrews was preceded in death by his wife, Jenelle Ayers Andrews; brother, Royce Andrews; and brother-in-law, Ralph Bellamy Sr. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jeffrey Allen, Kennesaw; sister, Betty Troyce Andrews Sisk, Monroe; and some fam ily and many friends in Banks County. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at B.D. Ginn Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Grady Jordan officiat ing. Burial was in the Franklin Memorial Gardens with mili tary honors. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Tucker Autry WINDER - Tucker Clayton Autry, three-day-old son of Jon C. and Amber Phillips Autry of Winder, died Saturday, February 21, 2009. He was born in Fulton County. Survivors in addition to his parents, include grand parents, Tommy and Sue Fowler, Winder, Ronnie and Beth Autry, Danielsville, and Darrell and Pat Phillips, Winder. Graveside services were held Sunday, February 22, at Hebron Christian Church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Bank & Trust - Tucker Clayton Autry Fund. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Ralph Bellamy CARNESVILLE - Ralph Newton Bellamy Sr., of the New Bethel Community, died Friday, February 27,2009, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born on June 22, 1927, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Alonzo Randolph “Lon” and Myrtie Irene Osborne Bellamy. He was a mem ber of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills in Alto, and was an origi nal member of the Double Churches Fire Department and had served as fire chief. Mr. Bellamy was preceded in death by his wife. Nolie Ayers Bellamy; son, Ralph Newton Bellamy Jr.; siblings, Lloyd Bellamy, Elise Ward and Jennie Lou Poole. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army Air Force. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Jan and John Bertrang, Carnesville; grandchildren, Shawn Bertrang, Amy Crump, Charli Bellamy, Anna Wilkinson and R.N. Bellamy; great- grandson, Drew Bertrang; brother, Harold Bellamy, Gainesville; sisters, Evelyn Frady and Shirley Merck, both of Gainesville, and Thelma Williams, Cornelia. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Revs. Ryan Seawright and Donald Phillips officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Roy Broome HOMER - Roy E. Broome, 81, died Friday, February 27, 2009. Born in Commerce, Jackson County, on January 20, 1928, he was the son of the late F.E. and Mamie Lee Vaughn Broome. He was a member of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in B anks County, where he was a deacon and taught Sunday School for a number of years. He was a member of Gideon International and a member of Banks-Jackson East Camp, and was a retired supervisor from Chicopee- Lumite Division with 46 1/2 years of service. Mr. Broome was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy dur ing World War II. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mary C. Broome, Homer; daughter and son- in-law, Rosemary and Keith Epps, Lula; granddaughter and spouse, Marie and Robert Sosebee, Sunday Oren, Daniel Oren and Jarad Oren; and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. James Duncan and Billy Burrell officiating. Burial was in the Yonah Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Carmel Baptist Church Building Fund, 2405 Ga. Hwy. 51 South, Lula, GA 30554, or to the Gideon International Memorial Bibles, c/o Banks- Jackson East Camp, P.O. Box 225, Commerce, GA 30529. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Charlene Bryant WINDER - Charlene K. Bryant, 76, died Friday, February 27, 2009. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Idel Little Kinsey. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by a son, Danny Frost. She was retired from First Federal Savings and Loan and was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include a son, Garry Bennett; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Phil Skinner, Winder; three grandchildren, Jarrod Skinner, Emily Romero and Lucas Frost; one great-grandchild, Ava Romero; sisters, Faye Bowers, Cleveland, Doris Strickland, Madison, Martha Reynolds, Winder; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 1, at Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Johnny Wright officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Auburn Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 195 Ross Road, Winder, Georgia 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Beatrice Cagle GAINESVILLE Beatrice Louise Cagle, 72, of Lighthouse Manor, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Lanier Park Hospital follow ing an extended illness. Born on November 22, 1936, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Bessie Jackson Key. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Cagle was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Cagle Jr. Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Hoyt Hollifield, Gainesville; sisters, Betty Norrell, Gainesville, Eloise House and Brenda Clarke, both of Gillsville; brother, Kerry Key, Cornelia; and a special niece, Chaquita Jackson, Baldwin. Due to no funeral service for Mrs. Cagle, those who wish to may make contribu tions to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Alton Carlyle WINDER - Alton Hughes Carlyle, 84, died Friday, February 26, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and ,|uluuij — Elizabeth Ivey j jj j Carlyle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jo Teal Carlyle. Mr. Carlyle served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. He retired from General Motors after 32 years. Survivors include sons Dan Carlyle, Prescott, Ariz., David Carlyle, Auburn, and Tony Carlyle, Carnesville; daughter, Susan Venable, Carnesville; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Sadie Teal, Auburn, Lilly Mae Gorman, Statham, and Rachel Dunagan, Winder. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 1, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Leon Pass officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Beulah Clark HOSCHTON - Beulah Martin Clark, 84, died Monday, March 2, 2009, fol lowing an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Ola Martin and was a mem ber of Hoschton First Baptist Church. Mrs. Clark was pre ceded in death by her hus band, Marshall N. Clark; sons, David Clark and Billy Clark; grandsons, Jeff Clark and Brent Clark; son-in-law, Jerry Braselton; brothers, Roy Martin and Ernest Martin. She enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren, loved ones added. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Hilda Clark, Oakwood; daugh ters and son-in-law, Sandra Braselton, Lawrenceville, Pam and Glenn Duck, Braselton; daughter-in-law, Sybil Clark, Hoschton; broth ers, Gene Martin, Lloyd Martin and Jerry Martin, all of Oakwood; sisters, Ruth Turner, Oakwood, and Shirley Hughes, Gainesville; grand children, Cyndi Harbin, Tina McConnell, Beth Robertson, Randy Clark, Tim Clark, Kristy Palmer, Jody Braselton, Nathan Clark, Matt Duck, Klanci Grissom and Shane Cronic; great-grandchildren, Nicki Harbin, Christopher and Kayleigh Robertson, Savanna Hardy, Colten Duck, Dillon and Dustin Clark, Derick McConnell, Lola Clark, Jesse Cronic and Riley Grissom. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 5, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Phil Robertson, Sammy Harbin and Scott Strickland officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. Serving as pallbearers were Tim Clark, Randy Clark, Nathan Clark, Matt Duck, Christopher Robertson, Michael Cronic and Stephen McConnell. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Lula Mae Culbertson DANIELSVILLE Lula Mae Culbertson, 91, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009. A native and lifelong resi dent of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late George B. and Callie Elizabeth Bird, and was the last survivor of six siblings. She was a tex tile worker, a teacher in Ila for many years, and was a member of Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church in Ila. Mrs. Culbertson was preceded in death by her husband, W.W. Culbertson. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Elaine Culbertson, Danielsville; granddaughter and spouse, Sherri and Greg Sutton, Dalton; great-grand children, Christa Sutton and Caitlyn Sutton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 28, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Dayton Logan and Larry Elliott officiating. Burial was in Ila Cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. ‘Ronnie’ Daws CARNESVILLE - Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” Daws, 62, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Born in Fulton County, he lived most of his life in metro Atlanta. He was self-employed as an auto electrical specialist and was a member of Gwinnett Vineyard Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Angela Daws, Carnesville; children and spouses, Steven Daws, Fort Bragg, N.C., David and Christy Daws, Walnut Grove, Amberly and Nathan Mack, Carnesville, Andrea Steen, Columbus, Adrianne and Jody Mackey, Snellville, Ashli Bell, Hoschton, Adam and Elizabeth Roberts, Duluth; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; broth ers and sister-in-law, Robert Neal Daws Jr., Ralph and Sue Williams, Bethlehem; twin sis ter and brother-in-law, Diana and Tom Preston, Auburn; sis ter-in-law, Margaret Williams, Cumming; and nieces, neph ews and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 1, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel in Buford with Pastor Scott Westbrook officiating. Burial was in Social Circle City Cemetery. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Kason DuBose COMMERCE - Kason Talik DuBose, 17, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Born on April 26, 1991, he was the son of Bernard and Barbara Dubose. He was a member of the Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, played drums for all the choirs, and was secretary of Sunday School. He was a senior and honor student of East Jackson Comprehensive High School and was a member of the National Guard. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a broth er, Kwame DuBose; sisters, Malika DuBose, Crystal Henderson, Michelle DuBose, Adrienne DuBose, Nickee DuBose, Chrishon Smith; and a host of loved ones and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 1, at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Burial was in the Hurricane Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. ‘Ben’ Etris MAYSVILLE - Benjamin Franklin “Ben” Etris, 66, died Thursday, February 26, 2009. He was the son of Hettie Hubbard Etris of Homer and the late Oscar Etris. He was a retired welder and owned his own business, C&M Western Wear. He was a member of the American Legion Post 215 in Homer, an elder of the Homer Presbyterian Church, and served four years on the S.S. Jenkins 447 during Vietnam. He enjoyed horse back riding with friends, bet ter known as “The Sacketts”, loved ones added. Mr. Etris was preceded in death by daughters, Evette and Tracy Etris; brother, OscarFerd Etris; and sister, Lois Nicholson. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Gladys Crane Etris, Maysville; daughter and son-in-law, Naja and Edward England, Maysville; grandchildren, Jeremy England, Maysville, Josh Denton and fiance, Naomi, Commerce, Kristi and spouse, Matt Ryczek, Roswell; great grandchildren, Noah, Nyland and Nallie Denton; brother and sister-in-law, Mackie and Kathy Etris; sisters, Louise Cain and Brenda Chambers, all of Banks County; and sev eral nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 1, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ford officiat ing. Burial was in the Homer Presbyterian Church cem etery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Liz Fagan ATHENS - Liz Fagan, 82, died Sunday, March 1, 2009. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Moena Edwards Brown. Mrs. Fagan was a homemaker and was preced ed in death by her husband, Clyde Fagan. Survivors include daugh ters and son-in-law, Brenda J. Dunbar, Watkinsville, Clydette and Tom Frederick, Colbert; grandchildren, Cristy Dickens, Jennifer Hayes, Rebecca Croxton and Laura Gregory; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 5, at Smith Memory Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Colbert Veterinary Rescue Services, 41 County Road 229, Colbert, GA 30628. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Franklin Gaddis GAINESVILLE - Franklin Curtis Gaddis, 71, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on June 24, 1938, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Cordelia Smith Gaddis. He lived in Gainesville all his life and worked at Gainesville Mill, Milliken Mill and Chicopee Mill. Mr. Gaddis was preced ed in death by one sister; and one brother. Survivors include a daughter, Dedrah Gaddis, Gainesville; sons, Curtis Gaddis, Cleveland, and Timothy Gaddis, Lula; grandchildren, Samantha Gaddis, Anthony Gaddis, Lonzo Bryan, Brooke Gaddis and Steven Gaddis; great-grandsons, Jacob Steed and Jrayke Bryan; two sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 26, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Perry Smith officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Mountain Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Beulah Hammond COMER - Beulah Benton Hammond, 94, died Monday, February 23, 2009. A lifelong resident of Comer, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Alice Nona Benton. She owned and operated the Comer Variety Store and was a longtime active member of Comer Baptist Church. Mrs. Hammond was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hammond; daughter, Sandra Alice Hardeman; sister, Kathleen Pulliam; and brother, James B. “Buck” Benton. Survivors include her son- in-law, Erwin (Sue) Hardeman, Comer; granddaughters, Terri H. (Howell) Seagraves, Ila, and Paula H. (Curtis) Drake, Comer; great-grandchildren, Alicia Seagraves, Mallory Seagraves, Blaine Seagraves, and Autumn Drake; and lov ing friend and caregiver, Mrs. Ida Campbell. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 26, at Comer Baptist Church with the Rev. Rodney Owens offi ciating. Burial was in Comer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Legg, Jerry Hammond, Johnny White, Dennis Daniel, Darrell Daniel and David Daniel. Honorary pallbear ers were members of the Eliza Graham Sunday School Class. Memorial contributions may be made to Comer Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 208, Comer, GA 30629. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 5, 2009. Martha Harris LULA - Martha Coley Harris, 71, died Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Lanier Park Hospital in Gainesville, following an extended illness. Born on July 17, 1937, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Noah W. and Verdie Peggy Davis Coley. She was owner and operator of a tax service and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel and Cotton Harris, Lula, and Judy and Garnett Stephens, Demorest; brothers and sister- in-law, Jack and Sandra Coley, Gainesville, Gary W. Coley Sr., Hayesville; and a number of nieces and nephews. continued on following page