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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 13A-M Norris, William Pitts, Josh Stockton and Brian Phillips. The Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Emmett Pulliam ROYSTON - Emmett Pulliam, 76, died Friday, April 10,2009, at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Born in DeKalb County on August 7, 1932, he was the son of the late Onnie Elmer and Ruth Rollins Pulliam. He was a retired truck driver and member of the Liberty Baptist Church in Carnesville. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy dur ing the Korean Conflict. Mr. Pulliam was preceded in death by a son, Kim Rodney Pulliam. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Owens Pulliam, Royston; son and daughter-in- law, Ken R. and Cheryl Pulliam Loganville; daughter-in-law, Cynthia Pulliam, Carnesville; grandchildren, Angel Womack, Cory Pulliam, Joey Pulliam, Tiffany Pulliam and Thomas Pulliam; seven great-grandchil dren; and a sister, Gwendolyn Tiencken, Loganville. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 12, at the Liberty Baptist Church in Carnesville with the Revs. Todd West, Cory Pulliam and Rodney Owens officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, April 13, at the Franklin Memorial Gardens- North. The Deacons of Liberty Baptist Church served as pall bearers. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. John Purcell 15, 1934, in he was the CORNELIA - John Purcell, 74, died Thursday, April 9, 2009. Born on July Stephens County, son of the late C.C. and Addie Cash Purcell. He was a retired employee with Habersham Hardware and Home Center with over 30 years of service, was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church, and was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Purcell was preced ed in death by brothers, Curtis, Charles and Billy B. Purcell. Survivors include his wife, Marie Hunter Purcell, Cornelia; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy Brich, Mt. Airy, Gail and Wayne Murphy, Alto, and Pat and Randy Mizer, Commerce; sister and brother- in-law, Latrelle and R.J. Norton, Alto; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, at the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Burrell and Bill Barrs officiating. Burial was in the Camp Creek Cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Robert Reynolds AUBURN - Robert N. Reynolds, 79, died April 10, 2009. A Barrow County native, he was the son of the late Virgil and Lottie Skinner Reynolds. He was a retired automotive mechanic and was a United States Air Force Veteran. Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Page Reynolds. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Brenda Reynolds, Lawrenceville; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Bill Wright, Aiken, SC; four grand children; eight great-grandchil dren; and sister, Gloria Maddox, Winder; brother, Troy Reynolds, Royston. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial was in the Nazareth United Methodist Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Eula Mae Roaden GREENVILLE S.C. - Eula Mae Roaden, 87, died Saturday, April 11, 2009. Born in Williamsburg, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Smith Nicholson. She was a gradu ate of Cumberland College in Kentucky and the University of Georgia, with a master’s degree from Furman University. She taught at Grove and Northwood Elementary Schools and was a reading specialist at Travelers Rest and Gateway Elementary Schools. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators, and was a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Roaden was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Chandler; granddaughter, Stacie Chandler; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Kermit and Patsy Nicholson, and Carl and Ruth Nicholson. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Jesse Roaden; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Judy Roaden, Dallas, Texas, Glenn and Kay Roaden, Easley, S.C., David and Sandra Roaden, Simpsonville, and Roy and Diane Roaden, Aiken, S.C.; son-in-law. Bill Chandler, Commerce; grandchildren and spouses, Lynn and Jeff Crocker, Hope Moore, Michael and Melody Roaden, Lindsay and Shawn Boyer, Leslie and Bo Curry, Jessica and Vince Rosales and Brittany Roaden; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, in the down town chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life Cancer Awareness in honor of her daughter, Joyce Chandler, c/o Greenville County Cancer Society, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville, SC 29605. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Greenville, S.C., was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Bettye Salter ATHENS - Bettye L. Salter, 74, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at her residence. Born in Irwin County, she was the daughter of the late Ivy and Edna Watson Tucker. She was a member of the Redstone United Methodist Church and was a retired manager of the Bowling Center in Athens. Survivors include her husband, Charles L. Salter, Athens; son, Charles M. Salter, Watkinsville; sister, Lou Chandler, Old Town, Fla.; and granddaughter, Whitney Chavez, Watkinsville. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m., at the Redstone United Methodist Church with the Revs. Steven Keller and Roy Smith officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Hospice or to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. James Saxon LULA - James Claude Saxon, 91, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Born on February 12, 1918, he was the son of the late James Sanders and Etta Hicks Saxon and was preced ed in death by his wife of 60 years, Clara Mae Davidson Saxon; brother, Price Saxon; and sisters, Blanche Lewallen, Lillie Belle Thomas, Lona Smith, Carie Jackson and Mae Smith. He had lived in Lula most of his life and was the Founding Father of the Lula Congregational Holiness Church. He served there for over 45 years as deacon, trust ee, Sunday School Teacher, and song director. He taught singing schools all over North Georgia, slated song director for camp meetings in Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina. He and his family arranged a singing group known as The Singing Saxon Family, which traveled all over Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida. His whole family was known to sing far and wide over Georgia and ride on wagons to every singing in the community. He was one of those who got to sing around the old pump organ at night with the old pine torch and oil lamps and sing with his family until midnight. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Morgan and Dianne Saxon; daughters and sons-in-law, Edna and Swayne Jordan and Hilda and Joe Pavan; grandchildren, Carroll and Lori Saxon, Steven Marchbanks, Renee and Matt Bejaran, Susan and Greg Caudell and Jackie Saxon; nine great-grandchil dren; sisters, Gertrude Armour and Dollie Duncan; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, at New Haven Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. Jerry Shockley, Wayne Hicks and Jack Crain officiating. Burial was in West View Cemetery in Lula. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Perry Seymour GILLSVILLE - Perry Cecil Seymour, 78, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. Born in Elbert County on March 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Edward Clay and Addie Lucille Dickerson Seymour. He was a retired pulp- wood worker in the logging industry and was a member of Montgomery Baptist Church in Gillsville. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Seymour was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Hall Seymour; and brothers, Thomas and James Seymour. Survivors include a son, James Keith Dickerson, Gillsville; daughter, Karen McDowell, Bowman; sisters, Betty Harris and Marcie Maxwell, both of Bowman; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Gilmer officiating. Burial was in the Deep Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Ruth Shiflet HARTWELL - Ruth Adams Shiflet, 89, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at her residence. Born on November 9, 1919, in Metter, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ethel Kirkland Jones. She was adopt ed and raised by Hafford and Georgia Adams. She was retired from Hartwell Mills and was a member of Sardis Baptist Church. Mrs. Shiflet was pre ceded in death by her husband, Lanier Shiflet; and a brother, Lonnie Adams. Survivors include a son, Billy Shiflet, Hartwell; daugh ter, Mary Howard, Tiger; sis ter, Eula Gholston, Comer; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, in the chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with the Rev. John Silver officiating. Burial was in the Sardis Baptist Church cemetery. Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Betty Sims BETHLEHEM - Betty Sue Sims, 72, died Monday, April 13, 2009. Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Jewell Boswell Worley. She was retired from Empire Manufacturing Company and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by a daughter, Jenny Ruth Sims; and brother, John D. Worley Sr. She was an avid dog lover, loved ones stated. Survivors include her hus band, Edward Sims, Bethlehem; sons and daughters-in- law, Mike and Donna Sims, Statham, Chuck and Jennifer Sims, Commerce; daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Sims, Winder, Sheryl and Trawick Brady, Cornelia, and Melanie and Chris McDaniel, Jefferson; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a sister, Vicki Bennett-Stow, Oakwood. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 16, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Entombment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Barrow County Humane Society, 118 W. Candler St., Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Susie Stancil CORNELIA - Susie Armour Wiley Stancil, 66, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at Habersham County Medical Center, following a sudden ill ness. Born in Hall County on July 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Pauline Pittman Armour. She was a retired seamstress and member of the Living Mission United Methodist Church. She enjoyed sewing and gardening, loved ones stated. Mrs. Stancil was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Oliver. Survivors include her hus band, Michael E. Stancil, Cornelia; daughter, Nancy Wiley Wade, Cornelia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma Brock, Elizabeth and Fred Couch, all of Alto, and Alma and Don Crane, Lula; brothers and sis- ters-in-law, James Armour, J.B. and Clara Mae Armour, and L.D. and Genell Armour, all of Alto; granddaughter, Wendy Wade; great-grandchildren, Austin Wade, Cassy Speed and Chassity Speed; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, in the cha pel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Trotter and Woodrow Hix officiating. Burial was in the Living Mission United Methodist Church cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Carlton Stephens GAINESVILLE - Carlton Wilburn Stephens, 75, died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born on January 31, 1934, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Rufus Leon and Lizzie Martin Stephens. He served with the local National Guard, served in the Army in Italy with the Engineering Battalion, then began his law enforcement career under Cal Wilson while working for the Gainesville City Fire Department. He retired from Hall County Sheriff's Department with approxi mately 20 years of service. Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Stephens. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Betty Forrester Stephens, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Gary Stewart, Lula; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Richard Carlton and Carol Stephens, Charlotte, N.C.; granddaughters and husbands, Deena and Johnny Boyette and Heather and Brian Miller, all of Covington; granddaugh ter, Sarah Catherine Stephens, Charlotte, N.C.; grandsons, Nathaniel Shane Stewart and fiance. Summer Simpson, both of Gainesville, Richard Carlton Stephens Jr., Charlotte, N.C.; great-grandson, Corey Boyette; great-granddaughters, Elbe Boyette and Claire Miller; broth er, Alvin Stephens, Gainesville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 15, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Richard Cole, William Gee and Cecil Thomas officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd„ Gainesville, GA 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. ‘Pookie’ Stephens GAINESVILLE - Lavone "Pookie" Harvey Stephens, 54, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at Gateway Nursing Home in Cleveland following a sudden illness. Born on May 18,1954, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Obediah and Lucille Nuckles Harvey. Survivors include her husband, Donald Stephens, Gainesville; daughter, Lisa Harvey Dixon, Toccoa; sisters and brothers-in- law, Pat and Clifford Harper, Braselton, Josephine and Linton Stringer and Regina Totty, Maxine Montgomery, all of Gainesville, Barbara Strong, Milwaukee, Wis., Vivian Harvey, Atlanta; brothers and sister-in- law, Lenard Harvey, McKinsley Harvey, Havis and Jackie Harvey, all of Gainesville; two grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Nathaniel Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Thomas Stringer WINDER - Thomas Merkle Stringer, 78, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Born on August 28, 1930, in Sanford, Fla., he was the owner of a successful real estate and insurance company for over 30 years. He served as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 156 and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Winder and the Brotherhood Class. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Ruby Stringer; daugh ter and son-in-law, Kathy and Danny Holdredge, Winterville; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Lynn Stringer, Dacula, and Scott and Amy Stringer, Bethlehem; grandchildren, Katie and Sean Holdredge, Morgan and Matthew Stringer and Josh and Danielle Holmes. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. John Talley and Lester Hall offi ciating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Baptist Developmental Disabilities Ministry, c/o First Baptist Church of Winder, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680, or to the church’s building fund in memory of Tom Stringer and in honor of Sean Holdredge. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Jeanene Taylor NEW HOLLAND - Jeanene Gail Taylor, 66, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at her residence, following an extended illness. Born on November 9, 1942, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Lam Ora and Gladys K y t 1 e Davis. She retired from W r i g 1 e y with 27 years of service and was a member of the Pleasant Union Baptist Church. Survivors include her hus band, James H. Taylor, New Holland; daughters and sons- in-law, Renee and Michael Shay, Gillsville, and Robin Taylor and Danny Williams, Gainesville; son and daughter- in-law, Hartwell and Nicole Taylor, Cleveland; grandchil dren, Jacob Taylor, Ashton Williams, Makayla Williams, Alyssa Morelli, Nick Morelli and Daniella Morelli; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Lawrence Chandler, Gainesville; niece and husband, Christa and Buddy McCue, Stone Mountain; nephew, Darren Chandler, Gainesville; and a number of cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Donald Tritt, Steve Dyer, Brother Hartwell Taylor, and James Ransom officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Louise Thompson BALDWIN - Louise Parson Thompson, 77, died Monday, April 13, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, fol lowing a brief illness. Born in Habersham County on May 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Purvie Benton and Milda Myrtle Dale Parson. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Thompson; and a brother, Harold Parson. Survivors include sis ters, Isabelle Oliver and Ruth Ward, both of Alto, Joyce Parker, Cornelia, Margaret Oliver, Clermont, and Ethelene Roberts, Bronson, Fla.; brother, Hoyt Parson, Alto; and numer ous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 15, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bronson, Fla. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. ‘Tommy’ Tolbert SNELLVILLE - Claude Thomas Tolbert, 79, died Friday, April 10, 2009, at Parkwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Snellville, following complica tions of Alzheimer’s disease. Born on June 10, 1929, he grew up in Maysville, Banks County. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1946, and held many decorations, to include the Meritorious Service Medal, Bronze Star, four Army Commendation Medals, World War II Victory Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. He retired from the Army as Lieutenant Colonel. He was employed with the Atlanta Public Schools R.O.T.C. program, served as a State Representative from 1975 though 1992 in Georgia, and authored around 19 laws. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Tolbert, Snellville; chil dren, Tommy Tolbert Jr. and Kassandra Tolbert, Cindy and Gary Hetherington, Terri and Steve Bland, all of Snellville, Barbara Hawkins, Loganville, Ted Tolbert, Gainesville; stepsons, Larry Carter, Lake Martin, Ala., Johnny Carter, Suwanee, and Tommy Cook, Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Bryan and Tara Tolbert, Brooke Hetherington, Justin Tolbert, Summer and Savannah Bland, all of Snellville, Shaun and Ashley Hawkins, Loganville; and a sister, Beth Tolbert, Atlanta. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14, at Wages Snellville Chapel. Burial was at Eternal Hills Memory Gardens. Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Beverly Wilson DANIELSVILLE - Beverly Wilson, 42, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Born on June 23, 1966, in Barnesville, she received her education from Lamar County High School. She was a school bus driver for Banks County School System for the past 14 years, and also worked at Wal- Mart in Commerce for the past three years. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Commerce. Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Warren Wilson, Danielsville; daughter, Brandi Wilson, Danielsville; son, Stanley Wilson, Danielsville; half sisters, Phyllis Talton, Kings Mountain, N.C., and Cindy Padgett, Griffin; half brother, Mickey Sutton, Griffin; brothers-in-law, Wayne Wilson, Alpharetta, and Wade Wilson, Pendergrass; sister-in-law, Wanda Wilson, Alpharetta; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, April 13, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Roland Jackson offi ciating. Burial was at Hudson River Baptist Church Cemetery in Commerce, Banks County. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. Frank Wilson QUITMAN - Frank Willard Wilson, 89, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Brooks County Hospital, following a brief ill ness. Born in Franklin County on October 18, 1919, he was the son of the late Sam and Flora Mitchell Wilson and grew up in Madison County. He was a driver for the Dodge Dealership and was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. He was of the Baptist denomina tion. He enjoyed the Saturday Morning Brooks County Men’s Bible Group, watching baseball on television, and watching his friend’s young sons play base ball. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Peek Wilson; and brothers, Mack Wilson, Danielsville, Jack Wilson, Decatur, and Ray Wilson, Ohio; and a sister, Dot Whitehead, Colbert. Survivors include daugh ters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Donald Cobb, Conyers, Angie and Bill Sweetnam, Punta Gorda, Fla., and Sherry Houston, Athens; two step sons and stepdaughter-in-law, Jerry and Iris Peek, Quitman, Grady David Peek, Nashville; stepdaughter and stepson-in- law, Betty and John Mullins, Lakeland, Fla.; several grand children; and several great grandchildren; sisters, Amilee Weathington, Greenwood, S.C., and Grace Pearson, Troy, S.C. Funeral services were held Friday, April 10, at McIntosh Retirement Center Chapel- Presbyterian Home in Quitman with the Rev. Jay Robertson officiating. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 16, 2009. FAX Obits to: 706-387-5431. Email to: obits@ mainstreetnews.com.