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PAGE 10A-M MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, MARCH 12 2009 Obituaries Michael Arnold DANIELSVILLE-Michael Lee Arnold, 62, died Thursday, March 5,2009, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Delaware County, Ind., he was the son of the late John T. Arnold and Juanita Bernice Bradshaw Minish. He was an auto mechanic. Survivors include a son, Michael Lee Arnold III, Commerce; brother, Jeff Arnold, Commerce; sisters, Judith Banister, Danielsville, Tenda White and Ila Sheridan, both of Commerce. The body was cremated and no services were planned. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. ‘Bobby’ Bailey JEFFERSON - Robert Milton Bailey, 86, long-time executive of Jefferson Motor Company and a World War II veteran who flew over “The Hump" from Burma to China, died Thursday, March 5, 2009. Born in Jefferson, he was the son of the late George Wyatt and Minnie Caroline White Bailey. He was a graduate of Martin Institute and the University of Georgia. Mr. Bailey served in the United States Air Force during World War II, eventually retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. For 55 years, Mr. Bailey held the Ford dealership, Jefferson Motor Company, and had remained active in the firm until recently. He was a former mayor of the City of Jefferson, a past president of the Jefferson Rotary Club, and a life-long member of the Jefferson First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Aderholt Bailey; three sons and daugh ters-in-law, Bob and Sue Bailey, Lawrenceville, Jimmy and Sylvia Bailey, Jefferson, Tom and Leigh Bailey, Buford; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 7, at the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Jon Appleton officiating. Burial was in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers were Tom Taylor, Jim Joiner, Joe Martin, Ray Bauerband, Nick Bledsoe and Jackie Mack. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson Building Fund, RO. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Clyde Barber NICHOLSON - Clyde Earl Barber, 66, has passed away. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of the late Theron and Edna Mae Waddell Barber. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Barber; and brothers, James Barber and Harold Barber. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charlton and Carol Barber, Nicholson; sis ters, LaRue Adams and Betty Brock, both of Nicholson, and Robbie Adams, Baldwin. Graveside services and entombment were held Thursday, March 5, in the Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Jackie Barnette STATHAM - Jackie Barnette, 58, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at her resi dence. A Gwinnett County native, she was the daughter of the late Bunyan Etheridge and Peggy Joyce Everett Reynolds. She had resided in Barrow County most of her life, where she served as secretary of B & M Pallet Company, Inc., of Statham. Mrs. Barnette was preceded in death by a son, Terry James Maughon; sis ter, Debbie Lee; and brother, Phillip Reynolds. Survivors include her hus band of 34 years, Charles Barnette, Statham; children, Jimmy (Bobo) Maughon, Auburn, Amanda Sue Barnette, Statham; step-chil dren, Kathy Ann Clinton, Statham, Sammy Charles Barnette, Bethlehem, Tammy Denise Lanam, Auburn, and Ann Serena Green, Winder; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Metcalf, Statham; brothers, Tony Reynolds and Ronnie Reynolds, both of Winder. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 5, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Cedric Banks and Terry Brock offi ciating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Ida Baxter NICHOLSON - Ida Frances Williamson Smith Baxter, 80, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Worthy and Alma Matthews Williamson. She was a home maker and a member of New Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Wayne Smith, Nicholson; brother, Horace Williamson, Columbia, S.C.; sister, Thelma Murray, Athens; three grand children; and a great-grand child. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 11, at New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Brooks officiat ing. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Patsy Black COMER - Patsy Onell Black, 63, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Survivors include a son, Josh Black; daughters, Sonya, April and Joni Black; two brothers; one sister; seven grandchil dren. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 7, at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. James Creason officiat ing. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Flonnie Blackburn HOMER - Flonnie Scales Blackburn, 86, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at BJC Nursing Center. Born in Banks County on January 11, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Moore H. and Mary Anna Black Scales. She had been employed as a Blue Bell seamstress and was a member of Homer Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Blackburn was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Edward Blackburn; a grand son, Randall Garrison; and son-in-law, Calvin Franklin. She enjoyed her cats and gar dening in her spare time, loved ones added. Survivors include daughters, Patricia Franklin, Joanna, S.C., Lynda Garrison and Sharon Underwood, both of Homer, Wanda Dale, Gillsville; son, Keith Wilson, Homer; 12 grandchildren, two of which were reared in her home, Regina Poole, Baldwin, and David Mealor, Homer; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 26, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor David Carithers offici ating. Burial was in Cleveland City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Georgia Chapter, 855 Abutment Rd., Suite 6, Dalton, GA 30721. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Evelyn Bussey GILLSVILLE - Evelyn Jackson Bussey, 73, died Friday, March 6, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born on April 9,1935, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Harry T. and Vicie Bell Barnes Jackson. She was retired from Gainesville Textile Mill and was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mrs. Bussey was preceded in death by her husband, Walter O. Bussey Jr.; son, Michael Jeffery Dorsey; and sister, Essie Mae Huffman. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Barry Shane and Kellie Ann Dorsey, Oakwood, Earl Dwight Dorsey, Buford; sisters, Dorothy Marie Parker, Cleveland, and Ann J. Hulsey, Jackson, S.C.; broth er, Thomas Thearon Jackson, Baldwin; granddaughters and husband. Crystal and Jeff Richards, Gillsville, Ashley Michelle Dorsey, Gainesville; grandsons, Michael Joshua Dorsey and Earl Chancey Dorsey, both of Gillsville; grandchildren, Tabitha Whelchel, Bronson Dorsey, Megan Dorsey, Evan Dorsey, Freddy Dorsey, Neal Dorsey, Mackenzie Dorsey; very spe cial great-grandchildren, Hope Veal, Amber Richards and Logan Taylor; several other great-grandchildren; and best friend, Kathleen Dorsey, Gillsville. Funeral services were held Monday, March 9, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Revs. James Duncan and Ralph Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Wilma Dodd OAKWOOD - Wilma Inez Gee Dodd, 86, died Thursday, March 5, 2009, at New Horizons West Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born in Jackson County on December 7, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Beatty and Mae Smith Gee. She retired from Chicopee with 49 years of service and was of the Baptist domination. Mrs. Dodd was preceded in death by her husband. Jack Dodd; sisters, Nell Culpepper, Lois Elrod, Woodie Cole and Ola Alford. Survivors include a son, William Douglas Dodd, Oakwood; daughter, Jackie Forrester, Gainesville; brother, Herman Gee, Jefferson; sis ters, Dottie Nabors and Betty Sosebee, both of Jefferson, and Sylvia Underwood, Talmo; grandsons, Frankie Dodd and Chris Forrester, both of Lula; granddaughters, Alison Montanye, Gillsville, and Annie Forrester, Gainesville; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 7, at Memorial Park Funeral Home with Ministers from the Gainesville First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Hall County, 845 West Ridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Joe Dove BOWERSVILLE - Kerry Joe Dove, 55, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at his resi dence. Born in Madison County, on June 16, 1953, he was the son of the late Candler and Nobie Booth Dove. He was a brick mason and was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include a brother, Jerry Dove, Bowersville; sis ter, Kathy Dove, Bowersville. The body will be cremated and no immediate services are planned. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 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 preceded 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-grandchil dren. 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 12, 2009. Mary Fain HOSCHTON - Mary McAdams Fain, 89, died Monday, March 9, 2009. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 12, in Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Matthew Fonseca COMMERCE - Matthew Allan Fonseca, infant son of Nehemias Yamil and Rebecca Poe Fonseca of Commerce, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Allan Poe. Survivors in addition to his parents, include mater nal grandmother, Evelyn Poe, Commerce, and paternal grandparents, Carlos Fonseca and Lucy Decima Fonseca, Argentina; uncles, aunts and cousins. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 12, in Grey Hill Cemetery in Commerce with the Rev. Phil Parks offi ciating. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Dovie Jane Freeman STONE MOUNTAIN - Dovie Jane Freeman, 94, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Doyle Freeman. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Jan Freeman, Hoschton, and Donald and Shirley Freeman, Bowman; grandchildren, Tonya Annette Holyoak, Cumming, Curtis Allen Freeman, Loganville, Michael Lawrence Freeman and David Scott Freeman, both of Covington; and five great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service was held Friday, March 6, at Wages Lawrenceville Chapel with the Rev. Larry Long officiating. Burial was in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery. Tom M. Wages Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Email Obits to: obits@mainstreetnews.com ‘Granny’ Gee GAINESVILLE - Ruby Nell Hanes “Granny” Gee, 77, died Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Limestone Heritage Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Born on June 20, 1931, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late James Harrison Hanes Sr. and Dora Elizabeth Deaton Hanes. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Mrs. Gee was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lee Gee; daughter, Wanda Kay Gee; grandson, Christopher Shane Jones; brothers, Ralph, Clyde and Talmadge Hanes; sisters, Jessie Dean Hanes Weaver, Willie Mae Hanes Jones and Addie Lene Hanes Harrison. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Angie Gee, Gainesville; daugh ters, Judy Jones Bueter and Joan Gee, both of Gainesville; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-laws, James and Jessie Hanes, Cleveland, Paul and Betty Ann Hanes, Chestnut Mountain, Mrs. (Clyde) Rachel Hanes, Buford, Mrs. (Talmadge) Connie Hanes, Chestnut Mountain, Mrs. (King) Bernice Gee, Florida; brother-in-law, Charles Gee, Florida; sisters, Fannie Lou Hanes Pierce and Althea “Suzie” Hanes Kendrick; and numerous nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 11, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Lamar Purcell and Edwin Harris officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. on ‘Papa” Hall CLARKESVILLE - Owen “Papa” Hall Sr., 75, died Thursday, March 5, 2009. Born in Benson, N.C., June 4, 1933, he was the 'i of the late Leonard B. and Eula Mangum Hall. He graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in 1961, and was of the Baptist denomination. He was a United States Air Force vet eran, having served as a lieu tenant in the Korean Conflict. He retired with over 25 years of dedicated service in man agement with the Centers for Disease Control. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma B. Hall. Survivors include daugh ters and sons-in-law, Denise and Michael Hunt, Auburn, and Jerri and Tony Mcllwain, Dacula; son, James O. Hall Jr., Dacula; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, March 9, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Rogers officiating. Burial was in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military hon ors provided by Habersham County American Legion Post #84, the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, and the Rabun County DAV Chapter #15. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. ‘Buck’ Holliday STATHAM - C.D. “Buck” Holliday, 86, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lillian Casper Holliday. He was the mayor of Statham for 24 Vi years, was a 50-year member of Statham Masonic Lodge and the Statham American Legion, was owner/ operator of Holliday Lumber Company, and a member of The Disciples of Christ. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army dur ing World War II. Mr. Holliday was preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years, Irma Rodgers Holliday. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Holliday, Statham; sons and daughters-in-law, Chet and Pat Holliday, Statham, and Don and Roxana Holliday, Winder; daughter and son-in- law, Sheila and Bill Brown, Statham; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 12, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Brent Gilstrap offi ciating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Tony lanuario JEFFERSON - Tony lanuario, 61, died Friday, March 6, 2009. Born in Augusta, Richmond County, he was the son of the late Albert Paul and Robbie M u n s lanuario. He was a member of St. Anthony's Episcopal Church, a volunteer for the Helping Hands program at Jefferson Elementary School and made and repaired string instruments. He portrayed Father Christmas at many events. He was retired as an engineer from Athens Clarke County and was a veteran, hav ing served in the United States Army, Vietnam. Mr. lanuario was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann lanuario. He enjoyed woodworking and restoring of antiques, loved ones added. Survivors include daughters, Tonia McGrew, Lexington, S.C., and Mary Ann Collins, Bonaire; grandchild, Alexander Johnson; brothers, Paul A. lanuario Sr., Duncan, S.C., Wayne lanuario, Simpsonville, S.C., and David M. lanuario, Angelo, Texas; and sisters, Donna T. Ingham, Evans, and Mary Harley, Knoxville, Tenn. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 11, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Beau Farr and Jerry Walls officiating. Burial was in Woodbine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Elementary School - Helping Hands Program, 415 Hoschton St., Jefferson, Ga. 30549. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. March 12, 2009. Mary Ann lanuario JEFFERSON - Mary Ann lanuario, 60, died Friday, March 6, 2009. Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of James and Wilma Brewer of Florida. She was a member of St. Anthony's Episcopal Church, a volunteer for the Helping Hands pro gram at Jefferson Elementary School, a story teller for chil dren, the genealogist for her family, a Master Gardener for the State of Georgia, and an avid gardener of heirloom varieties of flowers. She vol unteered for many local orga nizations and was a sweet- spirited person who was loved by many. She was a graduate of North Augusta High School in 1966 and a graduate of West Georgia College as an anthropologist. Mrs. lanuario was preceded in death by her husband, Tony lanuario. Survivors include daughters, Tonia McGrew, Lexington, S.C., and Mary Ann C. Collins, Bonaire; grandchild, Alexander Johnson; brother, James Reese Brewer III, New Orleans, La.; and a sister, Jane Brewer Brewster, Evans. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 11, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Beau Farr and Jerry Walls officiating. Burial was in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Elementary School - Helping Hands Program, 415 Hoschton St., Jefferson, Ga. 30549. continued on following page