Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

PAGE 10A-M MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009 Obituaries Evelyn Allen MT. AIRY - Evelyn Allen, 92, died Sunday, March 29, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Jersey City. N.J., on December 7, 1916, she was the wife of the late John William “Jack” Allen and was of the Methodist denomination. She was retired from Old Bridge Township school system as a cus todian with 25 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her parents; sons, John C. Allen and Harold Allen; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Allen, Manchester County, N.J., Raymond Allen, Mt. Airy, and Martin Allen, N. Port Charlotte, Fla.; 15 grandchildren, including Barbaramarie Pritchard, Toccoa, Denise Lindermann, Baldwin, Rae Marie Emans, Demorest, and John S. Allen, Land O Lakes, Fla., who were especially close to their grandmother. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Danielle Atha CARNESVILLE - Danielle Jeanne Hill Atha, 35, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, from injuries received in an automo bile accident. Born on May 4, 1973, in Los Angeles County, Calif., she was the daughter of Danny Joe and Marcia Hill. She was an LPN for BJC Hospital in Commerce and Lee Arrendale State Prison. She was of the Church of God denomination. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Paul Atha; son, Jeffrey Ryan Atha; daughters, Stephanie, Emily and Alyson Atha; brother, Charles Shannon Hill; and grandmother, Leola Peters. Memorial services were held Tuesday, March 31, at Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. Wesley Davis and Robbie Hill officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 16A Brozzini Ct., Greenville, SC 29615. Strickland Funeral Home, Lavonia Chapel, Lavonia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Rhonda Avant JEFFERSON - Rhonda Eubanks Avant, 60, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens. Born in Baldwin County, she was the daughter of the late Nellie Snow and John Lee Eubanks. She lived in Milledgeville, where she worked as a real estate agent in both Baldwin and Putnam coun ties. After her marriage, she and her husband resided in Putnam County, where she was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. They relocated to Jefferson four years ago. Mrs. Avant was preceded in death by three sisters; and two brothers. Survivors include her husband, James “Jimmy" Avant; daugh ters and sons-in-law, Erin Nicole Wood, Albany, Tina Marie and Barry Collins, Braselton, Mary Elizabeth and Jason Justus, Demorest, Amy Sue and Starr Meeler, Bishop; seven grandchil dren; sister and brother-in-law, Tilly and Doug Corbin, Gray; brothers and sisters-in-law, Terry and Betty Eubanks and Jack Eubanks, all of Milledgeville, Scott and Gail Eubanks, Cape Canaveral, Fla. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 12, at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel with the Rev. Rudy Camp of Winder offici ating. Burial was in Eatonton Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jonathan Eubanks, Alex Brown, Daniel Brown, Joe Rossee, Buck Eubanks and Eddie Eubanks. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel, Eatonton, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. C.J. Barnett PORT RICHEY, FLA. - C.J. Barnett, 26, formerly of Winder, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Born in New Port Richey, Fla., he was the son of Karen Bedford of Gainesville, father and step mother, Ron and Elaine Barnett, New Port Richey, Fla., and step father, Jerel Dobbins, Radford, Va. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, attended Winder-Barrow High School, and was involved in an auto accident in 2001. Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by grandfathers. Jack Bedford and Ronald Barnett Sr. Survivors include a daugh ter, Chloe Gabriella Long, Watkinsville; brother, A.J. Barnett, Winder; sisters, Melissa Barnett Simmons, Bethlehem, and Ashley Dobbins, Gainesville; grandmothers, Betty Bedford, Bradenton, Fla., and Marlene Barnett, Rochester, Mich. Memorial services were held Friday, March 27, at Winder Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Chloe Long Trust Fund, First Piedmont Bank, 65 E. May St., Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Sandra Borden RUSSELLVILLE, ALA. - Sandra Kay Borden, 55, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at her residence. She was the daughter of Jodell Brown of Winnebago, Ill. and the late Darrell Brown. She attended Edgar’s Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy A. Borden, Russellville, Ala.; children, Jay A. Borden, Jefferson, who is an agricul ture teacher at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, Beckie D. McGee, Killen, Ala.; sister, Brenda Seyler, Rockford, Ill.; brothers, Alan Brown, Rockford, Ill., Brian Brown, Davis, Ill.; five grandchildren; plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at Pinkard Funeral Home with Kenneth Reed officiating. Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville, Ala., was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Virginia Brazzale HULL - Virginia Marie Brazzale, 50, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at her resi dence. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Raymond and Virginia Whitfield Smith. She had worked at H&R Block and was currently an administrative assistant at the University of Georgia. She was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include her husband, Richard Brazzale; children, Amy, Steven and Kimberly; brother, Ricky Smith; sisters, Rita Smith and Sheila Bennett; and three grandchildren. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 28, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Buford Lockman and Martha Guest officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Walter Brock SNELLVILLE - Walter Roy Brock, 72, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. He had lived in Madison County. Survivors include his wife, Linda Rautio Brock; sons, Walter, Jay, Jeffrey and Jonathan Brock; daughter, Olivia Brock; and four grandchildren. Memorial services were held Friday, March 27, in the chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Wilson offi ciating. He so loved gardening, and at the request of the family, please plant a tree, flower, vegetable, or shrub in his honor. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Walter Broom GILLSVILLE - Walter Eugene Broom, 74, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. Born on March 1, 1935, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Emory Broom Sr. and Evalon Smith Broom. He was retired from the State of South Carolina School System, a member of Forrest Acre #410 Masonic Lodge in South Carolina, and a member of Springway Baptist Church. Mr. Broom was a vet eran, having served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant First Class. He was preceded in death by brothers, Bennie Broom, Mark Broom, Elmer Broom and Jerry Broom; and a sister, Bessie Broom Newberry. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Cruce Broom, Gillsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Diane Broom, Columbia, S.C., Marco and Angelia Broom, Elgin, S.C., Bobby Cruce Jr. and Joy Cruce and Edward and Amy Cruce, all of Gainesville; broth ers, J.C. Broome, Danielsville, Emory Broome Jr. and Ethel Broom, Gainesville, Luther and Anna Broom, Murrayville; sis ters, Kattie Cochran, Martha and Alvin Loggins, Lila and Doug Gaines, Louise Thompson Maldanado, all of Gainesville; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; brother-in-law, Winston Gaines, Gillsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 28, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Grady White, Alvin Loggins and Mike Gaines officiating. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. ‘Virginia’ Brown WINDER - Dorothy “Virginia” Brown, 67, died Monday, March 30, 2009. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Dorsey, Sr. and Ruby Lee Wilson. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her hus band Bobby Brown; and sisters, Martha Harbin and Nancy Hardy. A member of Barrow Worship Center, she was retired from Mitsubishi. Survivors include a son, Allen Brown, Winder; daughters, Susan B. Robinson, Dahlonega, and Shawna Reed, Winder; five grandchildren; brothers, Hugh Wilson Jr., Greensboro, Jimmy and Mark Wilson, both of Winder; sisters Janice Yaptengco, Annette Mangubat and Cathy Wilson, all of Winder. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 1, at Barrow Worship Center, with Rev. Charles Reese and speaker Janie Wilson officiating. Burial was in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. ‘TJ’Buice KENTUCKY - Anthony Andrew “TJ" Buice Jr., 22, died Friday, March 27, 2009, in Kentucky, following injuries sus tained in an automobile accident. Born in Gwinnett County, he was the son of Amanda Bellotte and Anthony Buice Sr., both of Commerce. Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Nayryan Buice, Kentucky; and daughter, Narissa Buice, Kentucky; sisters, Christy Buice, Commerce, and Nicole Bellotte, Maysville; grand parents, Judy Floyd, Commerce, and Nellie Robertson, Maysville; fiance. Tiffany Carver, Kentucky. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 7, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. James Carlyle ALTO - James Hubert Carlyle, 91, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, following an extended ill ness. Born in Hall County on October 29, 1917, he was the son of the late James Moses and Crissey Azalee Stephens Carlyle. He was a member of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church and was a farmer. Mr. Carlyle was preceded in death by his first wife, Azzie Dalton Carlyle; brother, Hoyt Carlyle; and a sis ter, Arbele Pethel. Survivors include his wife, Amberson Wade Carlyle, Alto; sons, Jerome Carlyle, Clarkesville, and Kenneth Carlyle, Cleveland; five stepchildren; sister, Nettie Martin, Pendergrass; four grand children; and eight great-grand children. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31, at the Chattahoochee Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Gravely offi ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Helen Collins DEMOREST - Helen Elrod Collins, 75, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on November 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lizzie Irvin Elrod. She worked with Carwood Manufacturing and Fieldale Farms, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by brothers, Levis, James and Kenneth Elrod; and a sister, Mary Elrod. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and David Boisclair, Alto, and Carolyn Moody, Demorest; sons and daughter-in-law, Danny Collins, Clarkesville, David and Karen Collins, Demorest; brother, Vernon Elrod, Cornelia; sis ters, Margie Morris, Cornelia, and Shirley Moss, Cleveland; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Royce Winters and Luther Williams officiating. Burial was in New Hope Baptist Church cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Sue Cooke COMMERCE - Sue Tallant Cooke, 83, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at her residence, due to complications from a fall in January. Born in Canton, on February 3, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Fannie Martin Tallant. She was a member of Rogers Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Philip R. Cooke; sister, Martha Woods, California; and granddaughter, Patricia Ann Vaughn. She served in the United States Air Force and worked as a statistician for the Pentagon during the Korean War. She was a homemaker, member of a garden club, member of the local VFW, served as president of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Commerce Veterans of Foreign War Post 5279, served as com mander of the local American Legion, was a volunteer for the 4-H Club, a Cub Scout leader, a florist, an Activities Director for several local nursing homes, a chef after having received her culinary degree in her sixties, a folk artist whose artwork was shown and sold in New York City and Birmingham and locally in Commerce and Winder. She was a loving mother and grand mother, loved ones added. Survivors include her chil dren and families. Diane and Henry Vaughn, Homer, Alan and Connie Cooke, Commerce and their children, Cohen and Katie, Anna Porter, Commerce and her children, Jamie Porter and Allison Watson, Phyllis Cooke, Commerce, and daugh ters, Christy Epps and Dana Westmoreland, Samuel and Sandra Cooke, Commerce, and their son, J.T. Whitsel; and a brother, Pete Tallant, Roswell. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 26, at the Jackson Memorial Park with the Rev. Carlton Peters officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rogers Baptist Church. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. ‘Butch’ Cotton COMMERCE - John W. "Butch” Cotton, 67, of Commerce, died Monday, March 23, 2009, at his residence. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late P.D. and Clara Belle Odell Cotton and was a truck driver. Mr. Cotton was pre ceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Bob Cotton; and a sister, Sara Webb. Survivors include his wife, Faye Edmondson Cotton, Commerce; son, Jeff Cotton, Maysville; daughter, Jan Scriba, Commerce; brothers, William “Bill” Cotton, Marietta, and Charles Cotton, Nicholson; sisters, Grace Crane, Maysville, Pat Crane and Jo Wilbanks, both of Homer, Judy Wilson, Commerce; grandchil dren, Christa Phagan and Hailey Scriba, both of Commerce, Blake Cotton and Nicholas Cotton, both of Maysville. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 26, at the Homer Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Edmondson and Luke Parson officiating. Burial was in Grove Level Baptist Church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. ‘Aunt Trick’Deaton WINDER - Eurilla 'Aunt Trick’ Deaton, 89, died Thursday, March 26, 2009. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Narcy Turk Magness. A member of Union Baptist Church, she was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Deaton was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Deaton; brother, Jarrell Magness; and sis ters, Mary Sue Sauls and Johnnie Lou Magness. Survivors include stepson and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Paula Deaton, Winder; four grandchildren; four great-grand children; and nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Rudy Camp officiating. Burial was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Charles Flint BUFORD - Charles W. Flint, 75, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, following a brief illness. Born in Summers County, W. Va., he had lived in metro Atlanta for the past 30 years and was retired from North American Security, where he was a security officer. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in Korea. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Flint, Buford; children and spouses, Marjorie Hayes, Buford, and June and Greg Williamson and Suzie and David Howe, all of Winder; grandchil dren, Shawn Hayes, Mark Hayes, Nicole Hayes, Terese Williamson, Courtney Howe; sister, Dianna Schewsbury, W. Va.; brother, Camden Flint, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Scott Tanner officiating. Burial was in Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Shirley Foster JEFFERSON - Shirley Bridges Foster, 66, died Saturday, March 28, 2009. Born on March 28, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William Lee and Ruby Ailene Clack Bridges. She worked in the manufacturing industry, and was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend, loved ones stated. Survivors include a daughter, Melanie Foster Phillips; son, Wendell Foster; grandchildren, Jessica, Kellie and Miranda Phillips, and Wendell Foster Jr., all of Jefferson; two great-grand children, both of Jefferson. The body was cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Charlie Freeman BOX ELDER, S.D. Charlie Crawford Freeman 66, formerly of Gainesville, died Tuesday, February 3, 2009, at Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was born December 6,1942, in Cleveland, the son of the late Hubert and Dorothy Freeman. He joined the United States Air Force on June 2, 1961, and served his country in Vietnam in 1966-1967. In 1976, Charlie was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base and had made Box Elder his home. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the Air Force in 1987 and from Civil Service April 1, 2008. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Freeman. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Gibson Freeman, Box Elder, S.C.; son, Darren (Jenn) Freeman, Long Beach, Calif.; daughters, Anita (Luke) Kochutin and Tammy Fogle, Box Elder, S.D.; sisters, Louise (Raymond) Garrison, Oakwood, Elizabeth (Paul) Winkles, Gainesville, Annie Mae (Jewell) Nix, Maysville; six grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday March 28, at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Earl Pirkle officiating. Burial was at the Blacks Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D., with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or to Central Baptist Church, 785 Main St., Gainesville, GA 30501. Mason & Ward Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Neal Gerrells CORNELIA - Neal Gerrells, 59, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, following an extended ill ness. Born in White County, on September 20, 1949, he was the son of Snow D. Cooley of Alto and the late Willie Gerrells. Mr. Gerrells was preceded in death by sisters, Barbara Ann Nix and Kathy Gerrells; and stepfather, James Arthur Cooley. He was a carpenter and was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors in addition to his mother, include daughters, Kayla Gerrells and Julie Gerrells, both of Cornelia; son, Justin Martin, Cornelia; sister, Brenda Arrowood, Cornelia; brothers, Billy Wayne Gerrells, Royston, and Haskell Gerrells, Cornelia. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31, at Whitfield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Griffin officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Carolyn Good WINDER - Carolyn McCurry Kirk Good, 92, died Friday, March 20, 2009. Born in Clayton, she was the daughter of the late Icie Cannon and Arthur James McCurry. She was preceded in death by husbands Goode Kirk and Grady Edward Good; and daughter Celia Ann Kirk. Mrs. Good was a member of Winder First United Methodist Church and served as a member of the Myra Clark Women’s Missionary Circle. She had a distinguished nursing career that began as a trainee at the Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. Mrs. Good was an avid antique collector. Survivors include nieces, Peggy Spears Frailey and Rebecca Payne Lovett; nephews, Daniel I. Spears, Jr., Clifford James McCurry and David Harley Payne; sev eral grandnieces and grandneph ews; stepdaughter, Joanne Good Daniels and step daughter-in-law, Mary Parker Good; step grand children Kea Good Pfifer, Karee Good Smith and Ken Good; step great-grandchildren Laura and Charlotte Tsivoglou, Mary Beth, Christopher and Parker Smith; and one great-great step grand daughter. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Bill McCoy officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Ted Hain CORNELIA - Ted E. Hain, 50, died Sunday, March 29, 2009. Born in Rock Island, Ill., on September 2, 1958, he was the son of father and stepmother, Richard and Kathy Hain, Las Vegas, Nev., and mother, Lois Oliver, Baldwin. He was a mem ber of the Catholic faith and was a United States veteran, having served in the Airborne Rangers in the Persian Gulf. Mr. Hain was preceded in death by a sister, Dana Fleming. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Debbie Hain, Cornelia; daugh ters, Jessica Stoner, Nevada, and Amanda Hain, California; sister, Shari Culver; brothers, Robert Hain and Michael Hain, both of Nevada; grandchildren, Dylan, Aidan, Madan Stoner and Gage Hain. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Jeannine Hall ATHENS - Jeannine Stone Smith Hall, 80, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, following an extended illness. Born in Clarke County on October 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ellison Blair and Lorene Dunston Stone. She was retired from the University of Georgia, where she served as a secretary of the Law School and Political Science Department. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Joseph Smith Jr.; brother, Edwin “Brick” Stone; and sisters, Edith Work and Eleanor Hennings. Survivors include her husband, Lanier Hall, Tennille; sons, Ruff E. (Pam) Smith and Steve C. Smith, all of Danielsville; daugh ter, Susan (Bob) Aspenleiter, Bethlehem, Pa.; stepchildren, Jerald (Carol) Conley and Barbara (Emory) Hudson, all of Macon; brother, Joel (May) Stone, Alpharetta; grandchil dren, Apryl Jeannine and Whit Smith, and Brandon, Trent and Jeff Smith, all of Danielsville, Justin Aspenleiter, Bethlehem, Pa., Tracy Heard, Atlanta, Scott and Kristy Hudson and Angie White, all of Macon; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, in the cha pel of Bernstein Funeral Home. Burial was at Oconee Hill Cemetery. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. continued on following page