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PAGE 12A-M MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 Obituaries ‘Grannio’ Adams DANIELSVILLE - Varo Lucille Baxter "Grannio" Adams, 95, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Born in Madison County on May 28, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Callie Scarborough Baxter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fonnie C. "Fuzz” Adams; son. Burlan T. Adams; sisters, Myrtie Baxter, Annie Mae Adams, Margaret Lord; brothers, Allen, Roy, Paul and Marvin Baxter; great-grand daughter. Chelsea Richardson; and her beloved black poodle, Pepper. Prior to her passing, she was the oldest member of Union Baptist Church and was retired from Bluebell Manufacturing Company. She was totally devoted to her family, and was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great- great-grandmother, loved ones stated. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Riley Adams; daughter, Peggy Porterfield Weaver; grand children, Bron, Derek. Kevin, Todd and Ryan Porterfield, Roxanne Richardson. Patsy Chandler and Lynn Adams; 13 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 13, at Union Baptist Church with the Revs. Walter Singletary and Billy Owensby officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons, Bron, Derek, Kevin, Todd and Ryan Porterfield, and great- grandson, Hayden Richardson. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. William Allen DANIELSVILLE - William Neal Allen, 88, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at his residence. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late William T. and Erma Lou Rowe Allen. He was a mem ber of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church, was a farmer and car penter, and was a veteran hav ing served during World War II. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Shaw Allen; and second wife, JoAnn Shaw Allen. Survivors include daughters, Cheryl Allen (Lanier) Simmons, Debi Shaw; son, Brad (Michelle) Shaw; sisters, Catherine Sorrow, Marie (Tyson) Jenkins; broth er, Grady Allen; grandchil dren, Renea Simmons, Alan (Adrienne) Simmons, Ryan Simmons; and great-grandson, Walker Simmons. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Tony Lee and Dan Fuller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. ‘Billie’ Benson PENDERGRASS - Liddie Bell "Billie” Benson, 91, died Monday, April 13, 2009. Born in Forsyth County on June 2, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Hall Monroe and Mary Robb Benson. She was preced ed in death by all of her imme diate fam ily, which included 16 brothers, half brothers, sisters and half sisters. She enjoyed playing the piano and singing, rocking in her rocking chair, and especially loved her dolls and her late sister, loved ones stated. Survivors include a special niece, Martha Ann Cooper, Jefferson; nieces, Mary Williams, Talmo, Sandra Edwards, Woodstock, and Merita Beatty, Newnan; neph ews, Roy Evans, Pendergrass, Bradford and Jimmy Benson, Jefferson; along with nieces and nephews out of the local area; and a special nurse, Louise Brown, Commerce. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 16, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Webb officiating. Burial was in the Pendergrass Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jimmy Benson, Roy Evans, Claude Crowe Jr., Hansel Williams, Joe McMullan and David McEver. Honorary pallbearers were Bradford Benson, Bruce Elrod and Mitch Shropshire. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pendergrass Baptist Church, PO. Box 146, Pendergrass, GA 30567. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Myrtis Burger ATHENS - Myrtis G. Burger, 96, died Friday, April 10, 2009. A native of Cope, S.C., she was a member of the Free Chapel Worship Center in Gainesville. Mrs. Burger was preceded in death by her husband, Levi M. Burger. Survivors include a daugh ter, Linda Coley, Athens; son, David Morris Burger, Bogart; stepdaughter, Betty B. Dixon, Savannah; grandchildren, Russell Lee Coley, Richard M. Coley, Ginger Lynn Moon, Mary Beth Burger, Susan Riley, Tammy Green, Krissy Burger and Angelia Burger; 16 great grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. Graveside services were held Monday, April 13, at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Mark Mobley officiating. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. RayLeen Campbell ALTO - RayLeen Katherine Pearl Campbell, 64, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born on April 13, 1944, in Los Angeles, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Jones Pearl. She grew up in Laconia, N.H., spent many years in St. Petersburg, Fla., and retired in Banks County on the family farm. She was a member of The Vine in Braselton. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Pearl. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Cleve W. Campbell, Alto; daughters, Beth Nicole Bishop, Flowery Branch, and Christine Gail “Tina” Schmid, Maysville; grandchildren, Casey Schmid, Calvin Schmid, Corey Schmid, Bailey Bishop and Briana Bishop; great-grand son, Adian Schmid; sisters, Cynthia Lee, Golden, Colo., Althea Petterson, Spartanburg, S.C., and Sylvia Rossi, Alto; half brother, Rodney Pearl, New Hampshire; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Monday, April 13, at the Hillcrest Chapel of Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. David Walters and Clinton Petterson officiating. A memo rial service banquet was held Monday at the farm in memory of RayLeen. RayLeen requested that her friends and family plant and garden together at their homes in memory of her and her love for planting and gardening. Acree-David Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Joe Dixon GREENWOOD, S.C. - Joe Thomas Dixon, 88, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Hospice House. Born in Elbert County on October 16, 1920, he was the son of the late John Henry and Drucie Lunsford Dixon. He was retired from Greenwood Mills, Plant #5, where he was a member of the Greenwood Mills Quarter Century Club, and was a veter an, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member and for mer deacon of Beulah Baptist Church and was a member of the Men’s Bible Class. Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Dixon; and sisters, L.E. Coile, Jeanette Coile, Geneva Martin, Bessie Ruth Simmons and Virginia Dixon. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Gail D. and Wayne Sartin, Greenwood; grandchildren, Jennifer Dixon and Danielle Sartin, both of Greenwood, Lesley Creswell, Sneads Ferry, N.C., and Angela Still, Barnwell; brothers, Darris Dixon, Frank Dixon, Junior Dixon, Gene Arnold Dixon, all of Comer, Glenn Dixon, Elberton, John Dixon and Wilburn Dixon, both of Greenwood; daughter- in-law, Mary Turner Dixon, Greenwood; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, at Beulah Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Wiggins officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Charles O'Quinn, Tim Still, Ricky Dunn, Brandon Howard, Matthew Creswell and Ken Campbell. Honorary escort was Dr. Robert Dodd, Eddie Brown, Robert Arnette and Dr. Ed Fowler. Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 2054 Hwy. 72 E, Abbeville, SC 29620, or Hospice House, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. Blyth Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Beatrice Drake DANIELSVILLE - Beatrice Hulsey Drake, 94, died Tuesday, April 14, 2009. A native and longtime resident of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Pearlie Bridges Hulsey. She was the oldest living member of Friendship Baptist Church and was an active member for over 70 years. Mrs. Drake was pre ceded in death by her husband, George W. Drake; and a grand daughter, Becky Drake. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, W.G. andBetty Drake, Carlton, and Melvin and Marilyn Drake, Comer; sister, Mazelle Stowe, Toccoa; grand children, Randy Drake, Roger Parham and Danny Parham; 12 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; and numer ous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 16, at Friendship Baptist Church with the Revs. Dayton Logan and Larry Elliott officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Kathleen Furman HOMER - Kathleen Elizabeth Furman, 47, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at her residence. Born in Long Island, N.Y., she was the daughter of Warren Harrsch of New York and the late Gwendoline Furman Harrsch. Survivors in addition to her father include a brother, Warren Harrsch, Woodstock. The body was cremated and no memorial services are sched uled at this time. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. David Hatcher HOSCHTON - David Paul Hatcher, 42, died Saturday, April 11, 2009. A native of Hampton, Va., he was the son of father and stepmother, David R. and Julie Hatcher of Watkinsville, and mother and stepfather, Rita Hatcher-Fulcher and Jimmy, Arnoldsville. He was a gradu ate of Jonesboro High School and attended Arkansas State University. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister and brother-in-law, Marti and Tommy Cobb, Bogart; brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Missy Hatcher, Statham; stepbrother, Jeremy Walker, Watkinsville; grandmother, Wanda Hatcher, Union, Mo.; nephews, Jacob, Josh and Benjamin; nieces, Lauren, Madison and Brianna; and many aunts and uncles. Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 14, at Church of the Nations, 8780 Macon Hwy., Watkinsville, GA 30677, with Mel Holmes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Dr. Gray’s Stray Animal Foundation in Winder, which David supported by act ing as coordinator for several Help keep Madison County Beautiful. Please read then recycle this newspaper. motorcycle rides for the benefit of the foundation. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Memorial contributions may be made to The Peoples Bank for Mary Anne Loggins. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Joshua Johnson WINDER - Joshua Nathaniel Johnson, 8-week-old son of Elisa and David Johnson of Winder, died Monday, April 6, 2009. He was born in Gwinnett County. Survivors in addition to his parents include maternal grand parent, Joyce Preston, Winder; paternal grandparents, Jimmy Johnson, Buford, and Sherry Parr, Winder; aunts, Candice McCurley, Lawrenceville, Jennifer Johnson, Buford; uncles, William McCurley, Winder, Jimmy Parr, Buford. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 11, at Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Rudy Camp officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Michael Kelly HOMER - Michael W. Kelly, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Heartland Hospice in Conyers, following an extended illness. Mr. Kelly was the son of Betty of Memphis, Tenn., and was a Vietnam disabled vet- jj|g eran. He will be — remembered for the gentle man he was, to animals and mankind alike, and will be dearly missed, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Dora Franks Kelly; son, James Kelly; brothers, Randy, Toni, Donnie and Jimmy; and sister, Beverly, all of Memphis, Tenn. The body was cremated on February 7, and interred in Memphis, Tenn., which he loved so dear. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Gary Lee JEFFERSON - Dr. Gary Dean Lee, 57, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Robbie Lee WINDER - Robbie Hunter Lee, 65, died Thursday, April 9, 2009. Born in Hancock County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Nellie Murrell Hayes. Mrs. Lee retired from the Golden Corral Restaurant after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by a sis ter, Linda Farmer. Survivors include husband, Earl Lee, Winder; sons, Billy Hunter, Bethlehem, James Hunter, Winder; daughter Emily Lee, Winder; stepdaughter, Becky McDaniel, Bogart, Judy Kesterson, Hull; eight grand children; seven great-grandchil dren; brothers, Johnny Hayes, Covington, Dillard Hayes, Sandersville; sisters, Sybil Ponder, Sandersville and Mabel Jones, Bethlehem. Funeral services were held, Saturday, April 11, at Smith Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. John Briscoe and Bishop Wayne Moore officiating. Entombment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Owen Loggins STATHAM - Owen Loggins Sr., 94, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Emory G. and Janie Reynolds Loggins. He was a member of the White Hall Baptist Church and was retired from Westinghouse. He was married 64 years to Mary Anne Loggins of Statham. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Nita Loggins, Winder; daugh ter, Helen Hunsinger, Bogart; three grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and sisters, Reba Rooks, Winder, Anna Lou McCord, Abbeville, S.C., Estelle McHamaughon, Honea Path, S.C. Funeral services were held Monday, April 13, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. B uford Lockman, Tommy Ghann and Hoyt Skelton officiating. Burial was in the Howington Cemetery in Nicholson. A memorial service will be held at White Hall Baptist Church on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. Thomas Luper ROYSTON - Thomas Upton Luper, 85, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at his residence. Born in Haskell, Texas, on June 1, 1923, he was the son of the late William M. “Bill” and Bessie Lee Tysinger Luper. He was an owner and operator in the real estate industry, was a member of the Royston Church of God, and a member of the Elk’s Club and the V.F.W. He was a veter an, having served in the United States Air Force during World War II. Mr. Luper was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn Elaine Iseman Luper. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Edee Luper, Big Pine, Calif., Mike and Cindy Luper, Royston; grandchildren, Eve Marie Wingler, Colton Luper, Tyson Wingler, Heidi Hartness, Robert Luper and David Luper; great-grandchildren, Morgan Hartness, Macy Hartness and Joel Luper; brothers, Burl Luper, Arkansas, and William Edgar Luper. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 15, at the Royston Church of God with the Rev. James Griffin officiat ing. Burial was in the Franklin Springs City Cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Daniel Martin COMMERCE - Daniel Martin, 72, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at his residence. Born in Wayne County, Mich., he was the son of the late Dan D. and Marry Dani Martin. He was a mem ber of the Protestant faith and graduated from Lowry High School in Dearborn, Mich. He was retired as road commission er from Wayne County, Mich, in 1973 and retired from Pinellas County Parks Department as a parks supervisor in 1998. He served in the United States Army during the Korean war as a medical corpsman. Survivors include his wife, Donna Hull Martin, Commerce; daughter, Denise L. Minter, Minnesota; sons, Daniel J. Martin and Dean A. Martin, both of Florida; brothers, James M., Harry J. and Patrick Martin, all of Florida; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Little- Ward Funeral Home with David Bowen officiating. The family will receive friends at the funer al home from 1 p.m. until ser vice time on Saturday, and also at the residence immediately following the service. The family respectfully asks that all flowers be omitted. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Linda Miller LULA - Linda Miller, 61, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Emory University following an extended illness. Born in Pickens County on August 14, 1947, she was the daughter of Cora Bell Poole Chastain of Gainesville and the late Elmer Chastain. She was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by husband, Paul Miller; and a sister, Dolly Tanksley. She enjoyed trout fishing, but above all else was a devoted grandmother, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to her mother include a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Scott Carney, Lula; sisters, Betty Jane Allen, Demorest and Judy Grindle, both of Gainesville, and Sue Dixon, Clarkesville; grand children, Sarah Carney, Shayla Carney and Seth Carney. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 9, at Timber Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris York and Dean Bryant officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with the Rev. Robbie Ledford officiat ing. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Goodwin O’Neal Jr. STATHAM - Goodwin O’Neal Jr., 82, died Monday, April 13, 2009. Born in Long County, he was the son of the late Goodwin I. and Lucille Tucker O'Neal. He served in the United States Marines for 20 years, was a medical pho tographer for Orange County Hospital in California. He was retired from the City of Atlanta Police Department, where he was a criminal photographer for 20 years. Survivors include his com panion, Louise Moore, Statham; son, Goodwin "Wynn" O'Neal III, Sikesville, Md.; daughters, Pam Chapman, Lexington and Deborah “D.C." Cornelius, Decatur; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Glynnis O’Neal, Buford. A graveside service was held Thursday, April 16, at the Georgia National Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Mary Sue Phelps ROYSTON - Mary Sue Phelps, 93, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston. Born in Jackson County on December 15, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Mose and Anna Tolbert Walls. She was retired from Oxford Manufacturing and was a char ter member of the New Hope Worship Center, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and member of the Women’s Ministry. Mrs. Phelps was pre ceded in death by her husband, Harry Hubbard Phelps; daugh ter, Annie R. Price; and great- grandson, Shawn Hill. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Donnie Barrett, Colbert, Mary Ellen and Travis Fowler, Royston; grandchildren and spouses, Vickey and Frank Disharoon, Patricia and Keith Salsman, Gary Price, Donald and Carol Barrett, Michael and Janet Fowler, and Sheri Fowler; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Turnbull, Bishop; brother, James Walls, Winder; and caregiver, Lucy Moon. Funeral services were held Monday, April 13, at New Hope Worship Center with the Revs. Malcolm Herndon and Dennis Kesler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Word of Life Youth Department, P.O. Box 556, Carnesville, GA, or to the Royston-Franklin Springs Pilot Club, c/o of the Alzheimer's Program, P.O. Box 422, Royston, GA 30662. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Norman Phillips TOCCOA - Norman Richard Phillips, 74, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at the Stephens County Hospital. Born on September 18, 1934, in Oconee County, S.C., hav ing spent most of his life in Stephens County, he was the son of Jonas Bernice and Edna McDonald Phillips. He was a member of Old Liberty Baptist Church and was a veter an, having served in the United States Army. He was retired from Southern Railway with 18 years of service. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a brother, J.B. Phillips; and sis ter, Dorothy Williams. He loved fishing, sharing the fish with his neighbors and friends, raising chickens, spending time with his family, going to church and fellowship with friends. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Norris Phillips, Toccoa; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Keith Chambers, Toccoa, and Patricia and Tim Edge, Eastanollee; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Vivian Norris and Randall and Karen Ellard, all of Toccoa, and Steve and Jan Phillips, Alto; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sisters, Frances Wirtz, Westminester, 5. C., Nadene Flemming, Greenville, S.C., Betty Graham, Seattle, Wash., Ruby Florence, Stockbridge, and Joyce Stockton, Laurens, S.C. Funeral services were held Monday, April 13, at Old Liberty Baptist Church with the Revs. Reginald Pressley, Danny Long and Ted Ansley officiating. Burial was in the church ceme tery. Pallbearers were Cameron Edge, Casey Chambers, Jeremy continued on following page