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PAGE 8A-M MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009 Obituaries Tracy Alexander COMMERCE - Tracy Louise Hewell Alexander, 46, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at Hill Haven Nursing Home. She was born in Orange County, Calif., the daugh ter of Henry and Pat Kelty Hewell of Commerce. She was employed by Tractor Supply. Survivors in addition to her parents, include sisters, Denise Jordan, Commerce, and Priscilla Tatum, Dawsonville; and a brother, Kurt Hewell, Lula. Funeral services were held Friday, April 24, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Doug Duncan and Donald Wilson officiat ing. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Cherry Bramlett BOGART - Cherry Elaine Bramlett, 61, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Homer Madison and Hazel Serina Jackson Long. She was a member of the Church of The Nations in Athens, was a retired nurse, and owned a cleaning business. Mrs. Bramlett was preceded in death by a son, Monty Perry; and brother, Ray Long. Survivors include a daugh ter, Lisa Bramlett, Bogart; brothers and sister-in-law, Wayne and Gail Long, Bogart, and Robert Long, Hartwell; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Kenneth Harrison, Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Anthony Costa, Larry Davidson, and Pastor Mel Holmes officiating. Burial was at Mount Tabor Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Loren Smith Cancer Foundation, Athens Regional Hospital. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. ‘Bill’Brittle GAINESVILLE - William Joseph “Bill” Brittle Jr., 59, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born on July 1, 1949, in Greenville, S.C., he was the son of William Brittle and stepmother, Barbara Brittle of Gainesville, and the late Sara Rosenbaum Brittle. He was employed by Wilheit Packaging for 14 years and was a member of Lula Worship Canter. Mr. Brittle was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Brittle and Richard Brittle. Survivors in addition to his father and stepmother include his wife, Linda Jones Brittle, Gainesville; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Tim and Anna Rea Brittle, Gainesville; special stepson and his wife, Scott and Kelly Chapman, Carnesville; special stepgranddaugter, Kelsie Chapman, Carnesville; sisters, Vickie Brittle, Sara Brittle, Jennie Brittle and Judy Brittle; brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Brenda Brittle, Gainesville; brother, Paul Brittle, Florida; stepson and wife, Michael and Denise Cagle, Jefferson; stepdaugh ters and husband, Diane Cagle Lee, Gainesville, Regina and Floyd Hogan, Huntsville, Ala.; stepsisters, Robin Horn and Beth Bridgewater, both of Gainesville; 15 stepgrand- children; and seven stepgreat- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 24, at Lula Worship Center with the Revs. Bobby Griffin and Scott Wilson officiating. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Roberta Brown WINDER - Roberta Brown, 89, died Sunday, April 26, 2009. Born in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Langmade and Fannie Greenway Powell. She attend ed the New Pentecost United Methodist Church, and retired from Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens, where she was a L.P. Nurse. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Lee Brown. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Brenda Brown, Lithonia, Ed and Jean Brown, Lilburn, Wayne and Debbie Brown, Leesburg, and Grady and Kim Brown, Panama City, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Billy Pittman and Mike McLemore officiating. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 29, at Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Kimberly Chandler JEFFERSON - Kimberly Chandler, 77, died Friday, April 24, 2009. She was a homemaker, a native of Dade County, Fla., and lived most of her life in southern Florida. Survivors include a daugh ter, Deborah Chandler, Statesville, N.C.; grandsons, Jon Chandler, San Diego, Calif., Tony Webb and wife, Jan, Jefferson; great-grand children, Cameron Chandler, Micah Webb, Hollis Webb and Cora Chandler; and sis ters and brother-in-law, Veleta Todd, Smyrna, Shirley and Bob Myers, Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Chandler has been cre mated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. ‘The Candy Man’Coker HOMER - Reese Argene “The Candy Man” Coker, 81, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Nathaniel A. and Eula Westbrook Coker. He was retired from the Department of Transportation and was a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Coker was preceded in death by brothers, Dwayne, Clyde and Charles Coker. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Willene Merck Coker, Homer; a daughter, Shirley White, Commerce; son, Rex Coker, Hull; brothers, Dewey Coker, Toccoa, Travis Coker, Lilburn; sisters, Francine Payne, Norcross, Bernice Partin, Snellville, and Mary Ann Kitchens, Grayson; grandchildren, Christopher White and Nathan Coker. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 26, from the Nails Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. John King, Frank Sailors and Duane Eller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Kate Conner GAINESVILLE - Kate Elizabeth Conner, 79, died Thursday, April 24, 2009, at her residence, following an extended illness. Born on October 8, 1929, in Dawson County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Henry Gregory and Irene Gregory. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Hugh E. Conner; brothers, Kenneth and Ronald Gregory; and a granddaugh ter, Jill Conner Jarrard. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Patsy Conner, Gainesville, Steve and Liliana Conner, Braselton; daughters and son- in-law, Gail Conner, Lilburn, Cathy Conner and Robby Lee, Braselton; sister and broth- er-in-law, Joyce and Willard Shewbert, Gainesville; sis ter-in-law, Kathy Gregory, Flowery Branch; grand daughter, Gabriella Conner, Braselton; grandsons and spouse, R.C. and Cassie Lee, Suwanee, Justin Kidd, Lilburn; great-granddaughters, Sydney Jarrard and McKenna Jarrard, both of Ft. Bragg, N.C.; nieces, Whitney Gregory, Braselton, and Ashley Gregory, Flowery Branch; and several nieces and nephews from her late husband’s side of the family. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 26, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with Chaplain John Reeser and the Rev. Danny Newbern officiating. Burial was in Alta Vista Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Ruby Dalton COMER - Ruby Jewell Code Dalton, 94, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston. Born in Madison County on April 19, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Joe Hoyt and Frances Novie Scarborough Code. She was a homemaker, a member of the Bethel M Baptist Church, and also attended David’s Home Holiness Church. Mrs. Dalton was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph John Dalton; and a brother, Paul Joe Code. Survivors include a neph ew and wife, Roger and Sally Code, Comer; and a sister, Vonnie Sue Lunsford, Royston. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 23, at the Bethel Baptist Church cem etery in Danielsville, with the Rev. Clay Huff officiating. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Loretta Deem JEFFERSON - Loretta Jean Helton Deem, 40, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Born in Marion County, Ind., she was the daughter of Eugene Helton of Clovedale, Ind., and Wanda Johnson Jacks of Greenfield, Ind. She was an interior decorator and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, John Deem, Jefferson; daugh ter, Misty Deem, Jefferson; son, Trevor Deem, Jefferson; and a sister, Tammy Stewart, Hoschton. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. ‘Rabbit’ Dowdy JEFFERSON - Branson Ralph “Rabbit” Dowdy, 77, died Sunday, April 26, 2009. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Curtis M. and Addie Jackson Dowdy. He was retired from Reliance Electric with 23 years of service, and was a veter an, having served in the United States Army dur ing World War II. Mr. Dowdy was preceded in death by a brother, Lyndon Dowdy; and sister, Annette Smith. He was a loving father, husband, and loyal friend to his family and friends loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Storey Dowdy, Jefferson; daugh ters and son-in-law, Mandy McLeroy, Wanda and Dwight Standridge, all of Jefferson; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, from the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. Burial was in the church ceme tery. Pallbearers were Cody Dowdy, Curtis Smith, Johnny Brown, Buzzy Blalock, Billy Barnett, Gerald Hart, Timmy Anglin, Pierce Nelms, Dwight Ward and Henley Wilkes. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Gertrude Flanagan GAINESVILLE Gertrude Bishop Flanagan, 81, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at her residence follow ing an extended illness. Born on December 14, 1927, she was the daughter of the late W.T. and Fairlena Wilson Bishop. She worked for 37 years and retired from Chicopee. She was employed as a loom filter for Chicopee and was the first and only woman to ever hold that position. She was a charter member of South Hall Baptist Church, where she served as treasurer and was active in every field of her church. Mrs. Flanagan was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Lee Norris; and grandson, Scotty Norris. She was an avid deer and turkey hunter, and loved fishing and camping with her family, loved ones stated. Survivors include her hus band of 35 wonderful years, Frank Falnagan; daugh ter, Paulette Turk; sons and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Wayne Norris and Debbie Norris, Jefferson, and Ricky Flanagan; grandchildren, Gregg and April Lunsford, Patti Bynum, Keith Flanagan; great-grandchildren, Devin and Brad Bynum, Cody and Ashley Lunsford; and a step daughter, Kathy Tony. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Charles Grant and Wayne Norris offi ciating. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Joyce Greene LOGANVILLE - Joyce Fay Greene, 42, died Saturday, April 18, 2009. Born in Morgan County, Ala., she was the daughter of Mablue Drinkard Entrekin and the late Joe Frank Entrekin. She worked as a day care pro vider. Survivors in addi tion to her mother, include her husband, Kenneth Allen Greene, Loganville; son, Dustin Greene, Loganville; stepson, Allen Greene, Monroe; sisters and brother, Betty Lott, Jonnie Lange, Peggy Nappier and Mickey Entrekin, all of Alabama. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 25, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. ‘Buddy’ Guest HULL - Wiliford N. “Buddy” Guest, 91, died Friday, April 24, 2009. A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Elisha N. “Booty” and Icie Victoria Jones Guest. He was a deacon emeritus at Pleasant Grove Baptist church, where he was a member for over 50 years, was a rffjffll — Mason in Mt. ""**** Vernon Lodge 22, member of Athens Shrine Club #1 and the Yaarab Shrine Temple, Athens Piedmont Scottish Rite Association, Valley of Atlanta Scottish Rite, and 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Athens Chapter 268 OES Eastern Star, and past presi dent of the Whitehead Civitan Club in Athens. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps Division, serving in World War II, and retired from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 613. Survivors include children, George and Betty Guest, Mt. Airy, and Jane Kittle and fiance, Jerry Stafford, Hull; brother and sister-in-law, Jake and Louise Guest, Athens; grandchildren, Donna Guest, Laura Guest, Tommy Guest, Becky Guest, Corbin Kittle and Brian Kittle. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 26, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonathan Tolbert officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were the Deacons of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House or Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Clarence Hall DANIELSVILLE Clarence Hall, 80, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. A native of Franklin County, he was the son of the late Thomas Welborn and Sally Ware Hall. He was retired from Barber Coleman Controls after 20 years of ser vice, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was a mason for 58 years, a member of the Pipe Fitters Union from 1953 until 1991, and was a former deacon at Danielsville Baptist Church. He was a member of Colbert Baptist Church for many years. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by broth ers, Jerry Hall, Robert Hall and George Hall; and a great grandchild, Rhett Thomas Myers. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Bonnie Hall; son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Pam Hall; daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Tommy Myers,MadisonCounty; sister, Linda Hall, Hartwell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Emily Hall, Lavonia, Graham Hall, Gastonia, N.C.; grand children, Jason and Wendy Myers, Madison County, Ashley and Jason Mercer, Oconee County, Matthew Hall, Los Angeles, Calif., and Melissa Hall, Athens; great grandchildren, Avery Mercer and Austin Mercer, both of Watkinsville, and Kara Grace Myers, Colbert; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Brad Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Robert Hall, Tony Hall, Harley Bartlett, Charlie Hall, Jeff Nash and Kerry Nash. Honorary pall bearers were members of Mr. Hall’s Sunday School Class. Memorial contributions may be made to Colbert Baptist Church. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Woody Beatrice Holder BRASELTON - Woody Beatrice Gaddis Holder, 89, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Estee Gaddis Sr. and Alice Barrett Gaddis. She was a homemaker and a mem ber of the Braselton Church of God of Prophecy. Mrs. Holder was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Holder; a son, Grady Ben Holder; siblings, Katie Evans, Annie Mae Perdue, Walter Gaddis, Millard Gaddis and Edgar Gaddis. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Linda Holder, Hoschton; grandchildren, Scott Holder, Jefferson, Michelle Holder Carter and husband, Jack, Hoschton; great-grand children, Tegan Carter, Gainesville, Skylar Carter, Hoschton, Drew and Devan Holder, Pendergrass; sis ter-in-law, Margie Gaddis, Braselton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Louis Gaddis officiating. Burial was in the Braselton Church of God Cemetery. Pallbearers were Scott Holder, Drew Holder, Devan Holder, John Holder, Jack Holder and Skylar Holder. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Doris Hulsey MAYSVILLE - Doris Whitlock Hulsey, 70, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce following a brief illness. Born on June 27, 1938, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Louise Dale Whitlock. She attended Living Word Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Doodle” Hulsey; and a brother, J.D. Whitlock. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Nita and Jeffery Gailey, Talmo, Elizabeth Hulsey, Maysville; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Jennifer Hulsey, Maysville; grandchildren, Heather Clark, Amber Gailey, Jeremy Gailey, Kristina Valles, Josh Valles, Aaron Valles, Jennel Murphy, Mallory Hulsey and Mikel Hulsey; four great-grandchil dren; sisters, Brenda Reeves, Maysville, and Carolyn Anderson, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 29, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffery Gailey and Sister Ruby Wiley officiating. Burial was in Grove Level Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. ‘Ray’Jones NICHOLSON - Leroy Raymond “Ray” Jones, 47, died Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born in Harlem on February 4, 1962, he was the son of Bobby Jones of Plains and Mary Jones of Nicholson. He was employed as a truck driver. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife of 26 years, Vickie; sons, Adam and Erik Jones; sisters, Kim and Stacy; a brother, Darian; and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 23, in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home. Burial was at Athens Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Brenda LaCount ALTO - Brenda Gail Vinson LaCount, 63, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at her residence. Born on August 2, 1945, in Demorest, she was the daugh ter of the late Tome Vinson and Beatrice Cantrell Vinson Erwin. She was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include daugh ters, Vanessa Duncan, Cornelia; Sheena Weaver, South Carolina, Emily Long, Toccoa; sisters, Linda Bateman, Hartwell, Elizabeth Shackelford, Toccoa, Darlene Colley, Mt. Airy; broth ers, Roger “Russ” Vinson, Cornelia, Eddie Vinson, Alto; grandchildren, Curtis Long, Alto, David Barrett, Camp Jejeune, N.C., Kevin Weaver continued on following page