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THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-M Danny Hambrick BETHLEHEM Danny Hambrick, 55, died Friday, March 20, 2009, following inju ries received in a car accident. Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Dewitt and Lucille Payne Hambrick. He was a devoted husband and father who loved unconditionally. His love for others surpassed his earthly death as his parting gift was to ensure the lives of three others, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Hambrick, Bethlehem; sons and daughter -in-law, Bradley and Jackie Brown, Kevin Hambrick, all of Bethlehem, Scott Hambrick, Gratis; daughter, Lindsay Hambrick, Bethlehem; son-in-law, Chris Adams; grand children, Caden Adams and Jamie Hambrick; and sister Gloria Entrekin, Atlanta. Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. The body was cremated after the service. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. George Hutcherson PRICEVILLE, ALA. - George Stewart Hutcherson, 83, died Thursday, March 19, 2009. Born in Madison County on April 19, 1925, he was the son of the late Jim and Hattie Hutcherson. He was a member of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, was a member of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Ala., a Mason, and in retirement worked with Meals on Wheels. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army, was Company First Sergeant in the 864th Engineering Battalion in the Philippines and New Guinea. He was an ardent outdoorsman who loved gardening, fishing and nature, loved ones added. Mr. Hutcherson was preceded in death by sons, David and John Hutcherson; and brothers, John Worley, Walton, Brawner and Grady Hutcherson. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mildred Phillips Hutcherson, Priceville, Ala.; sons, Tim Hutcherson and Greg Hutcherson, both of Decatur, Ala.; two grandchildren; daugh- ter-in-law, Faye Hutcherson, Tulsa, Okla; sisters-in-law, Ruby Hutcherson, Fort Lamar, and Mary Hutcherson, Athens. Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 25, at the Liberty Methodist Church cemetery with the Rev. Mike Hutcherson officiating. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Darlene Johnson JEFFERSON - Darlene P. Johnson, 54, died Monday, March 23, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Wallace Johnson, Jefferson; son, Jamie Johnson, Jefferson; daugh ter, Tonya Johnson, Tampa, Fla.; brothers, Roger, Ronald, Jimmy and Bobby Partlow; and sisters, Betty Sue Johnson, Lisa Partlow, Marlene Ledbetter and Janice Partlow. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in Evans Memory Garden. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Evelyn Messer ATHENS - Evelyn Messer, 74, died Thursday, March 19, 2009. A native and lifelong resident of this area, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Jessie Fuller Kubitzky. She attended Johnson Drive Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her hus band, Lyndel Messer. Survivors include sons, Troy Messer, Vine Grove, Ky., and Jeff Messer, LaCrosse, Wis.; sis ters, Louise Petty, Sanford, N.C., and Kaye Kubitzky, Hull; grand son, Andrew Messer; nieces and nephews from the local area; and many friends in LaCrosse, Wis. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 24, at Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Maureen Myers WINDER - Maureen Kalish Myers, 56, died Friday, March 27, 2009. Born in Cook County, Ill., she was the daughter of the late George Edward Kalish and Storm B. Delucana. She had worked for Primerica Insurance Company for over twenty years. Survivors include a son, Chad Myers, Atlanta; brothers, Chris Kalish, Sarasota, Fla., Joseph Kalish, Los Angeles, Calif., Tom Kalish, Los Osos, Calif; sis ters, Michelle Kalish, San Jose, Calif., Kathi Kalish and Monica Rumachek, both of Dundee, Ill., and Dierdre Stoke-Kalish, Lacrosse, Wis. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at Smith Memory Chapel, with Chaplain Mark Larocca-Pitts officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Timothy Nix JEFFERSON - Timothy Scott Nix, 25, died Saturday, March 28, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Connie Lynn and stepfather, Mike Lynn, and the late David Hall. He was a 2003 graduate of Jefferson High School, owner of XXX Fencing Company, and a mem ber of New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach. Mr. Nix was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ronnie Nix; and grand mother, Sara Phillips. Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, include his wife, Brandy Nix; daugh ter, Carly Nix; sister, Ashley Samples; stepbrother, Jamie Lynn; and grandmother, Virginia Nix. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 2, in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Norris offi ciating. Burial was in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers were members of the 2003 Jefferson High School Wrestling Team. The family will receive friends. Memorials contributions may be made to the Scott Nix Memorial Fund, c/o Community Bank and Trust, 71 Memorial Dr., Jefferson, GA 30549. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Joyce Oglesby ATHENS - Joyce Morris Oglesby, 82, died Monday, March 23, 2009. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Susie Alma Murray Morris. She was employed by Southern Bell in Elberton and worked with her husband at Oglesby Oil Company. She was a member of the St. James United Methodist Church. Survivors include her hus band, Willard Wallace Oglesby; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Oglesby and Robert Bagley, Athens, Kim Oglesby and Fred Farris, Charleston, S.C.; granddaughters, Christina Holton, Athens, Whitney Byrd, Charleston, S.C.; grandson, Benjamin Holton, Athens; step- grandchildren, Jason Farris and Dr. Wendy Rollings. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 26, at the St. James United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jerry Meredith and Claude McBride officiat ing. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 1925 Century Blvd., NE, Ste. 10, Atlanta, GA 30345. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Reba Owens WINDER - Reba McDonald Owens, 91, died Sunday, March 29, 2009. A native and lifelong resi dent of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Alphie Wall McDonald. Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her hus band, Arthur Owens, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was a retiree of H. & H. Manufacturing Company of Statham. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Owens Sr. and Virginia Owens, Winder; grandson, Eddie Owens Jr., and Debora Owens, Durham, N.C.; and great-granddaughter, Elena Owens, Durham, N.C. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dave Fahner and Reba Martin officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. John Parks ATHENS - John David Parks, 71, died Saturday, March 28, 2009. Born on September 27, 1917, in Banks County, he was the son of Ernest G. and Minnie D. Parks. He came to Athens in 1938 as an employ ee of Rodgers Hosiery Mill and later worked with Normal Hardware Company prior to his ownership of Handy Variety Hardware Company, retiring from the hardware business in 1980. He was a longtime member of the Prince Avenue Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, was active in Sunday School, youth programs and brotherhood, and was church treasurer for many years. Mr. Parks was a veter an, having served in the United States Army’s 29th Infantry Division, from Normandy, France to Julich, Germany. He served in the four major battle campaigns for Northern Europe and was the recipient of the Bronze Star and was twice awarded the Purple Heart for combat wounds. He was a contributor to the construc tion of the Purple Heart Memorial at Athens Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Marcus Brewer Parks; daughter and son-in-law. Dr. Phyllis Parks Veal and Glenn A. Veal, Milledgeville; son and daughter-in-law, John David Parks Jr. and Dawn Dickinson Parks, Jefferson; grandchildren, Emily Diane Parks, John David Parks III and wife, Anna; brother, Bobby Parks, Hull. Funeral services were held Monday, March 30, in the cha pel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ricketts offi ciating. Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30622, or the American Heart Association, PO. Box 409410, Atlanta, GA 30384-9410. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Lee Perdue COMMERCE - Lee R. Purdue III, 68, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born on September 28, 1940, in Wrens, he was the son of the late Lee Roy and Nelle B. Perdue. He graduated from Wrens High School and attended DeKalb College, Georgia State University, and gradu ated cum laude from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist around the Atlanta and Athens areas, worked briefly at Horton Homes, and raised cattle. Mr. Perdue was a veteran, having served in the United States Army 537th Engineer Company, 30th Battalion Topographical Survey Unit Fort Belvoir, Va., from March 1962-April 1964. He was a member of ARP Presbyterian Church in Wrens. He was a lov ing son, husband, and enjoyed being with his family, loved ones stated. Mr. Perdue was preceded in death by a nephew, Timothy Evans. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Janice R. Perdue, Commerce; sister, Frances P. Evans, Richardson, Texas; and nephew, Gary C. Evans, Flowers Mound, Texas. Funeral services were held Monday, March 30, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Vickery offi ciating. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Wrens Memorial Cemetery in Wrens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Winfred Phillips HOSCHTON - Winfred G. Phillips, Sr., 86, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at his residence. A native of Bainbridge, he was the son of the late Anvy and Lola Stokes Phillips and was a retired Statistical Programmer with The M1 a n t a Board of Education. He was a U. S. Army Air Corp vet eran, having served in the South Pacific Theatre of World War II. A member of Bethabra Baptist Church, he had resided in Barrow County since 1977, and was a former resident of Atlanta. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Spooner Phillips; sons, Winfred G. (Jerry) Phillips, Jr., and David M. Phillips, all of Hoschton; daughter, Lola Phillips Frost, Warner Robins; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and sister, Wilda Haley, Hollywood, Fla. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 28, from Bethabra Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jason Webster and Kevin Burgess officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Mary Porter COMMERCE - Mary Elizabeth Wilson Porter, 88, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Ora King Wilson. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Porter. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Connie Porter, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Tommy Schaline, Middlesex, N.J.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Payne officiat ing. Burial was in the Jackson Memorial Park. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Madison Porterfield DANIELSVILLE - Madison Grace Porterfield, infant daugh ter of Edmund Porterfield and Danielle Baker, has passed away. Survivors in addition to her parents, include a brother, Brandon Porterfield; grandpar ents, Danny and Vonnie Baker, Linda Hewell; great-grandparent, Elinore Salsberry; and a number of aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at Ridgeway Baptist Church cemetery. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Nancy Proctor WINDER - Nancy Salois Proctor, formerly of Lawrenceville, Aurora, Ill., and Dearborn, Mich., died Monday, March 23, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Virginia Schmidt Salois. She was a mem ber of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Winder and was active in parish bible studies, an RCIA sponsor, an adult education cat echist, a member of the Regnum Christi Movement and a media center volunteer at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming. Mrs. Proctor was preceded in death by sons, Ronald Edward Proctor and Daniel Proctor; and a brother, Michael Salois. Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Kenneth E. Proctor, Winder; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Proctor, Snellville, Kathy and Rick Swygman, Cumming, Karole Proctor and Scott Masters, N. Aurora, Ill., and Kristine and Paul Kassalen, Sugar Hill; daughter- in-law, Rhonda and Eric Regan, Alpharetta; brothers, Raymond Salois, Missouri, David Salois, Villa Park, Ill., Jack Salois, Montgomery, Ill., Arthur Salois, Aurora, Ill., Gary Salois, Villa Park, Ill., and Jerome Salois, Sandwich, Ill; sisters, Sharon Salois Vannice, Sheridian, Ill., and Sandra Salois, OSF, Joliet, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; seven nephews; three nieces; and spe cial family friend, Kathy Merritt. Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, at St. Matthews Catholic Church with the Rev. Jaime Barona, Father Ted Johnson, Father Paul Mureau, and Father David Daley officiat ing. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthews Catholic Church, Burn the Mortgage Campaign, 25 Wilkins Rd., SW, Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. ‘Zeke’ Quillian MURPHY, N.C. - Christopher Ezekiel “Zeke" Quillian, 18, died Thursday, March 26, 2009. He was the son of Billie Dean Quillian of father and stepmother, Christopher M. and Jody Quillian of Murphy, N. C. He was a native of Hall County, but had been living in Cherokee County, N.C., for the past five years. He attended Murphy High School, was presently working as an apprentice lineman for Sumpter Utilities, was a member of the Hanging Dog Volunteer Fire Department and attended the Owl Creek Baptist Church in Murphy, N.C. Survivors in addition to his parents include stepsisters, Maryellen McCray and Erin McCray, both of Murphy, N.C.; maternal grandmother, Kathryn Pennington, Pendergrass; pater nal grandfather, Jimmy Quillian, Murrayville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, March 30, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, N.C., with the Revs. Rick Edwards and Steve Hobbs offici ating. Burial was in the Mountain Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Pendergrass on Tuesday, March 31, with the Rev. Jeff Graham officiating. Pallbearers were Stephen Bowers, Shane and Shannon Bruce, Eric Ricky, and Ben Pennington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hanging Dog Volunteer Fire Department, 3839 Hanging Dog Rd., Murphy, NC 28906. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, N.C., was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Pendergrass, and Ruby Speed CLAYTON - Ruby Higdon Speed, 82, of the Warwoman Community, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, at her resi dence. Born in Jackson County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late William Frederick and Kate Williams Higdon. She worked in the textile industry in the finish ing department. Mrs. Speed was preceded in death by brothers, Coy Higdon and Bill Higdon; and sisters, Iva Lee Clouse, Ruth Oden, Rachel Ruth and Frankie Higdon. Survivors include her loving husband, Milton Lloyd Speed, Clayton; sons, Mark Bradley, Long Creek, S.C., Brent Bradley, Clayton; stepson, Ricky Speed, Warwoman Community; daugh ters, Tava Welch, Franklin, N.C., Debbie Lafevre, Clayton; stepdaughter, Kathy Moore, Warwoman Community; broth ers, Robert Higdon, Franklin, N.C., Troy Higdon, Danielsville; sisters, Bonnie Bradley, Franklin, N.C., Virginia Howard, Omak, Wash., Mildred Bradley, Comer; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at Beck Funeral Home Chapel with Madison McCrackin, Gary McCoy and David Lee Williams officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Clayton. Beck Funeral Home, Clayton, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Alice Standridge CORNELIA - Alice Sue Dodd Standridge, 82, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at a private care facility. Born on April 10, 1926, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Clothie Lynch Dodd and was the last of her immediate family. She was formerly employed with New Holland Mill with several years of service and retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 10 years of service. She was a member of Alto Baptist Church. Mrs. Standridge was preceded in death by a broth er, Monroe Dodd; sisters, Lois Crocker, Gladys Croker, Bernice Owensby, Evelyn Murray, Betty Elrod and Vellie Thomas. Survivors include a daugh ter, Janie Sue Sellers Walker, Cornelia; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 1, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Harrill Millsaps 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. Lena Standridge LULA - Lena O. Standridge, 95, died Sunday, March 29, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was a homemaker and a mem ber of Gillsville Baptist Church. Mrs. Standridge was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Standridge; sisters, Essie Welborn and Sylvia Dorsey; brothers, Arthur Sanders, Ferd Sanders, T.J. Sanders, Frank Sanders and Henry Sanders; grandchildren, Melissa Ann Wilson and Micky Dwayne Wilson. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Standridge, Gillsville; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Donald Wilson, Lula; sis ter, Fannie Sims, Gillsville; brother-in-law, Alfred Welborn, Gillsville; grandchildren, Tony Wilson, Lula, Jeff Standridge and Douglas Standridge, both of Gillsville; five great-grandchil dren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31, at Gillsville Baptist Church with the Revs. Bill Calhoun, Bradley Elliott and Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ward's Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Jesse Taylor WINDER - Jesse B. Taylor, 46, died Thursday, March 26, 2009. He was the son of Charles and Yvonne Taylor. Jesse was a lov ing man who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda; and children Casey, Rebecca, Logan, Justin, Kristin and Cody; sister and brother-in- law, Selena and Joey Strickland; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Memorial services were held Sunday, March 29, at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel, with the Rev. Russell Davis offi ciating. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for his minor children. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Calvin Totherow CLEVELAND - Calvin Luther Totherow, 78, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, in Commerce, following a period of declining health. Born on January 18, 1931, in Union County, he was the son of Ralph Henry and Floy Neal Totherow. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for a brief period of time; afterwards he worked with Rogers Brothers Construction and Connie's Wholesale Flowers. In 1989 he opened 4 A Auto Service, which he oper ated for a number of years. He was a member of White Creek Baptist Church, where he served on the deacon board and was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force as a tail gunner on the B52 bomber. Mr. Totherow was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Hulsey Totherow; children, David Totherow, Felicia Totherow and Ruth Totherow; sisters, Pauline Payne and Elda Davis; and a brother, Charles Totherow. Survivors include his wife, Norma Totherow, Cleveland; sons and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Jo Totherow, Commerce, Zachary Totherow, Cleveland; daughter, Callie Totherow, Cleveland; sis ter and brother-in-law, Roba and Bruce Keener, Mountain City; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and three great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 30, at White Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Gary English, Carlton Allen, Gene Batson and Lee Richey officiating. Burial was in County Line Baptist Church cemetery with military honors provided by the White County Color Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope International, P.O. Box 8808, Columbus, GA 31908. Alexander Funeral Home, Cleveland, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. John Verner BRASELTON John S. Verner, 55, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009. He was the son of the late Howard and Annette Verner and worked in sales for an office sup ply company. He served in the Naval Air Reserve. Survivors include brothers and sister-in-law, William G. and Blanca Verner, Johns Creek, and David H. Verner, Gainesville; aunts, Millie M. Moore, Johns Creek, and Selma M. Cheeley, Buford; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel. Burial was at Peachtree Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be sent to Warsaw United Methodist Church of Autry Mill, c/o Jodie Ritch, 4605 Wickford Circle, Roswell, GA 30075. Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. Mathey Wilson GILLSVILLE Mathey R. Wilson, 71, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center follow ing an extended illness. Born on June 14, 1937, in Laurinburge, N.C., she was the daughter of the late James and Cartha Skipper Brehm. She worked as a lunchroom lady for the Hall County school system and was a member of Harmony Hall Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Wilson; and a daughter, Patricia Turlington. Survivors include sons, John Turlington and Glenn Turlington, both of St. Pauls, N.C., and William Stratton, Lula; daugh ters, Dahlia Atkins, Lula, Shyla Curtin, Gillsville; brothers, Sam Brehm, Hope Mills, N.C., Johnny Brehm, Rock Fish, N.C., and Leslie Brehm, Hope Mills, N.C.; sisters, Clara Hair, Linden, N.C., Lois Terry, Parton, N.C., and Irene Bostic, Hope Mills, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, at Harmony Hall Baptist Church with the Rev. John Kinsey officiating. Burial was in Gillsville Baptist Church cemetery. Ward's Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 2, 2009. FAX Obits to: 706-387-5431. Email to: obits@main- streetnews.com.