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THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 9A-M Jr. and Sabastian Weaver, both of South Carolina. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 29, at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Truman Humphries officiating. Burial was in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Clara Martin MONROE - Clara Martin, 80, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at her residence. A Barrow County native and former Atlanta area resi dent, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Jessie Watson Willard and had lived in Walton County since 1992. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brandy Martin. Survivors include her husband, John A. Martin, Monroe; daughter and son-in- law, Phyllis and Allen Gunter, Gulfport, Miss.; son, Rick Martin, daughter, Janie Martin, both of Monroe; grandchil dren, Tabby and Robbie Feazel, Loganville, Chassey and Martin Valentine, Winder, and Adam Martin, Hapeville; great-grandchildren, Codie, Connor and Caden Feazel, all of Loganville, Shelby and Vivian Valentine, both of Winder, Candice and Katie Martin, Hampton; and broth er, Sanford Willard, White. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 29, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. David Gilleland officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. ‘Robin’Martin BOGART - Robert “Robin” Bryant Martin Jr., 53, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Born in Clarke County on April 13, 1956, he was the son of Jacqueline Martin of Watkinsville, and Robert Bryant Martin Sr., and step son of Helen Martin, Athens. He was a 1975 graduate of Cedar Shoals High School and a graduate of Gainesville College. He was employed for many years as Human Resources Manager with Athens Packaging/Keebler and was a supervisor at Chico’s. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife of 20 years. Missy; children, Ashley, Brittany and Courtney; sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Mike Epps, Watkinsville; stepbrothers, Dr. David Wortham and Scott Wortham, both of Anderson, S.C.; and a number of nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ricketts officiat ing. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Rosemary Massey COMMERCE - Rosemary Carol Caddock Massey, 90, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens. Born on November 29, 1918, in Kenosha, Wis., she was the daughter of the late Arthur Henry and Lillian Drapp Caddock. She gradu ated from Kenosha High School in Kenosha, Wis., and worked as a nurse’s aide at Kenosha Hospital and as a nanny for a family with three daughters. While working for and traveling with this fam ily, she met her husband of 62 years, Shelby Lee Massey Sr., in Atlanta. They were wed November 4, 1942, in Commerce at the First Baptist Church Parsonage and she began her life as a military wife and mother. Mrs. Massey was preceded in death by her husband; a grandchild, Elizabeth Carol Buchanan; brother, Earl Caddock; and sister, Rita Caddock Hartnell. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Shelby L. “Butch” Massey Jr. and Martha Massey, Darrel A. Massey, Curt W. and Kitty Massey, Keith W. and Sandy Massey; daughter and son- in-law, Cynthia Carol and Alan Buchanan; grand children, Leigh Pascucelli, Shelby L. “Chip” Massey III, Christopher Massey, Joshua Massey, Patrick Massey, Kyle Massey, Taylor Massey, Will Massey, Kate Massey, Katy Leigh Buchanan; great-grandchildren, Natalie Pascucelli, Sara Beth Massey, Andrew Pascucelli, Blakely Massey, Mallory Massey and MacKenzie Massey. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 29, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Verlin Reece and Derry Oliver officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Monta Meeler HOMER - Monta Caudell Meeler, 93, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Born on July 31, 1915, in Homer, she was the daugh ter of the late PG. Caudell Sr. and Gladys Bell Caudell. She was a member of the Damascus Baptist Church and was a seamstress at Carwood Manufacturing with 30 years of service. Mrs. Meeler was preceded in death by her hus band, Swayne Meeler; sons, Loyd and Billy Meeler; and brothers, George S., Talmadge, and Ford Caudell. Survivors include a daugh ter, Eva Mae Evans, Willis, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, James N. and Melva Jean Meeler, Cornelia; sisters, Marie Wilkinson, Baldwin, Marilyn Caldwell, Chamblee, and Bobbie Taylor, Baldwin; brother, PG. Caudell Jr., Homer, 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 24, in the chapel of Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Roy Rogers and Luther Williams officiating. Burial was in the Damascus Church Cemetery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Billy Morrison DANIELSVILLE - Billy James Morrison, 68, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Born on March 28,1941, he was the son of the late Marion and Nobie Haggard Morrison. He was a retired painter. Survivors include his wife, Celia Winburn Morrison; children, Scott Morrison, Ila, Christy Morrison and Cory Morrison, both of Danielsville; sisters, Jenny Clifton, Patsy McGee, both of Danielsville, and Vera Whitfield, Ila; sister- in-law, Mary Jo Morrison; grandchildren, Katlyn, Hope and Jacob. No services are scheduled at this time. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. ‘Mom’Oakes ROYSTON - Teddy “Mom” Elaine Oakes, 58, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born in Bay City, Texas, on November 7, 1950, she was the daughter of the late William H. Oakes and Elizabeth Streicher. She was a supervisor at Rite Aid. Ms. Oakes was preceded in death by brothers, William Oakes Jr., and Joe Oakes; and a sis ter, Joann Oakes. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Kim and Eric Veal, Royston; grand children, Addison, Avery and Alec Veal, Royston; sis ters, Frances Chavers, Alvin, Texas, Leatrice Long and Sue Batchelor, both of Damon, Texas, Linda Fabrygel, West Columbia, Texas, Lilly Smith, Sweeny, Texas, and Gail Farmer, Hartwell. Funeral services were held Friday, April 24, at the Old Pathway Baptist Church with the Revs. Lee Pointer and Charles White officiating. Burial was in the Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. James Passmore HOMER - James Lee Passmore, 72, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce following an extended illness. Born on June 6, 1936, in Andrews, N.C., he was the son of the late David and Maude Pendergrass Passmore. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. Mr. Passmore was preceded in death by his wife, Wilda Mae Passmore; daughter, Kathy Passmore; stepson, Danny Bennett; grandson, John Passmore; granddaugh ters, Leigh Anne Passmore and Karen Passmore. Survivors include his wife, Betty Bennett Passmore, Homer; daughters and sons- in-law, Susan and James Robinson, Denise and Perry Dodd, Commerce, Sandra and David Bonilla, Homer, Jane Roland and Wanda McIntyre, both of Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Marilyn Passmore, Charles and Joyce Passmore, Kenny Passmore, all of Flowery Branch, Steve and Amy Passmore, Homer, Tommy and Lara Passmore and Bobby and Angela Passmore, all of Danielsville, and Richie and Tracy Passmore, Royston; brother, Joe Passmore, Telco Plains, Tenn.; sisters, Ann Passmore, Mary Lou Carter, Sandra Passmore, all of Monroe; 40 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 25, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Duane Eller and Don McLain offici ating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Michael Phillips JEFFERSON - Michael Reed Phillips, 46, died Monday, April 20, 2009. He was the son of the late Willie Lorean Phillips Sr. and Zeffie Ward Hall and was a warehouse laborer. Survivors include his wife, Debra Kay Phillips, Jefferson; daughter, Deanna Bettis, Jefferson; sons, Dewayne Phillips, Polkton, N.C., and Johnathan Phillips, Jefferson; brother, Willie Phillips, Winder; sisters, Lynn Dial, Winder, Kim Evans, Monroe, and Debra Toney, Arcade; and four grandchildren. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Raleigh Raulerson HOMER - Raleigh Raulerson, 78, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at his resi dence, following an extended illness. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Raulerson, Homer; daughters, Dalene Irby, Augusta, Debra Palmer, Clayton, and Janet Raulerson, Homer; brothers, Floyd “Shorty” Raulerson and Pete Raulerson, both of Thomasville; sisters, Estelle Latimer, Thomasville, and Lucille Sarber, Orlando, Fla., 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Mickler officiating. Burial was in the Nails Creek Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Dorothy Riggins PATTERSON - Dorothy Aline Dixon Riggins, 91, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at Satilla Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. A native of Pierce County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Henry “Lester” Dixon and Mattie Lee Jackson Dixon. She had lived all of her life in Patterson, was a retired school teacher and secretary, and a former trea surer of the Retired Educators Association. She was the old est living member of Patterson Baptist Church, where she had sung in the choir and taught Sunday School for many years. Mrs. Riggins was preceded in death by her hus band, Robert Truman “R.T.” Riggins. She loved to travel and ‘sight see’ in many differ ent places, loved ones stated. Survivors include daugh ters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Jimmy Mock, Jefferson, and Gail and Bill Jordan, St. Simon’s Island; sister, Faye Smith, Montgomery, Ala.; grandchildren and spouses, Holly and Kerry Courchaine, Jefferson, Chris and Ivy Mock, Patterson; great-grandchil dren, Summerlin Courchaine, Langley Courchaine, Bracey Courchaine, Riggs Mock; several nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 26, at Patterson Baptist Church. Burial was in the Patterson cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Faith Sunday School Class. Memorial contributions may be made to Patterson Baptist Church Building Fund, 5770 Main St., Patterson, GA 31557. Pearson-Dial Funeral Home, Blackshear, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Peggy Russell DACULA - Peggy Ruth Russell, 79, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bob Russell; and grandson. Tod Kitchell. She was a loving mother, devoted wife and best friend to many, loved ones stated. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Fred Weibling, Madison, Mo., and Robin Russell and Murrie Broer, Kimberly Krause, all of Dacula; son, Mark Russell; grandchildren and spouses, Richard Kitchell, Brent and Rebecca Dowell, Amber and Myreon Wimby, and Sasha Broer; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Zion, Zekai, Pierce and Devon; best friend, Sandy; and a family of dogs that she was devoted to. Memorial services were held Thursday, April 23, at Zion Baptist Church in Braselton. Memorial contributions may be made to The Peggy Russell Foundation, Georgia Trust Bank, 2725 Mall of Georgia Blvd., Buford, GA 30519. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Robert Self WINDER - Robert D. Self, 62, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Carl and Coney Alice Hayes Self. He was retired from the Superior Garment Company and was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include his wife Joyce Hammond Self, Winder; a son, Barry Self, Winder; daughters, Rhonda Covington, Bethlehem, Wanda White and Regina Hall, both of Winder, and Tracy Proud, Carnesville; 13 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers, Thomas Self, Braselton, and William Ernest Self, Auburn; a sister, Eva Mae Clark, Winder; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Friday, April 24, from Smith Memory Chapel. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Ethel Sexton DANIELSVILLE - Ethel Lee Carey Sexton, 93, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at her residence. Born in Madison County on February 27, 1916, she was the daughter of the late S.M. and Era Fitts Carey. She was a retired seamstress and member of the Evangelical Methodist Church, the Evangelical Methodist Church Young at Heart Club, and the Happy Traveler’s Club. Mrs. Sexton was preceded in death by her husband. Bud C. Sexton; son- in-law, Gary Tolbert; broth ers, Alfred, John L., Buford and Billy Carey; sisters, Allie Dudley, Cornelia “Nita” Ginn, Hester Sartain and Gladell Sexton; and a granddaughter, Pamela Sexton. Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Tolbert, Danielsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Byron and Elaine Sexton, Carnesville, Banister and Betty Sexton, Buddy and Irene Sexton and Bobby and Sue Sexton, all of Danielsville; brother, Ford Carey, Danielsville; sisters, Annie Mae Smith, Hull, Roberta Dove and Stuart Kirk, both of Danielsville; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 28, at the Evangelical Methodist Church with the Revs. Lance Snipes and Tim Peek officiat ing. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. ‘Bob’ Shelnut DANIELSVILLE - Willie Robert “Bob” Shelnut, 76, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Thomas Henry and Willie Lois Murray Shelnut. He retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years, then he worked in Washington, DC for many years. After retirement, he moved to a farm in Madison County. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Mark and Grace Shelnut, Bogart, and Willie Robert Shelnut II, Virginia; brothers, Dan Shelnut, Atlanta, Hoyt Shelnut, Athens, and Roger Shelnut, Montgomery, Ala.; and two grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memo rials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Joseph Neal Timms CLERMONT - Joseph Neal Timms, 88, died Sunday, April 19, 2009. Born on May 4, 1920, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late “Judge” Joe Timms and Fannie Holbrook Timms. He gradu ated from Piedmont College and George Peabody College, and was with the Gwinnett County School System for over 30 years as an educator and as a principal. He was a member of the Lions Club, as well as the Lawrenceville Masonic Lodge #131 F & AM. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army Air Corps. Mr. Timms was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Timms; and a brother, Billy Timms. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Joseph Neal “Joe” Timms, Clermont, Pat and Melinda Timms, Dallas; daughters and son-in-law, Pam Timms, Ft. Collins, Colo., Jane and Scott Cleveland, Cleveland; sister, Kathleen Timms Rogers, Cumming; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 23, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, c/o 749 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Maria Vibanco JEFFERSON - Maria Gloria Sanchez Vibanco, 54, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Born in Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Bartolo Sanchez and Juana Vibanco. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Juillermo Trejo, Jefferson; children, Carlos Trejo, Juillermo Trejo Jr., and Ilayalit Trejo, all of Jefferson; seven grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. A Funeral Mass was said Friday, April 24, in the St. Matthews Catholic Church in Winder with Father Jaime Barona serving as celebrant. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. James Wingo GAINESVILLE - James Lynn Wingo, 59, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at his resi dence following an extended illness. Born on June 18, 1949, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Joseph Curtis and Effie Kanaday Wingo. He was employed at Peterson Engineering Company as a welder and was a member of Rock Hill Congregational Holiness Church. Mr. Wingo was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Oliver; and brothers. Ford Wingo and Wayne Wingo. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Popham Wingo, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Steve Wilson, Lula; granddaughter, Madison Brown, Lula; grand son, Wesley Wilson, Lula; nine nieces and nephews; a number of cousins; and a spe cial pet, Sadie. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 26, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Scott Ledbetter, James Kanaday and Shannon Wingo offici ating. Burial was in Rock Hill Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. Theodelinde Wood COMMERCE Theodelinde Emma Weiss Wood, 84, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at her residence. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late George and Elisa Pfaff Weiss. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her hus band, Lester L. Wood. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Strickland, Commerce; and grandchildren, Donald Strickland, Candace Cook and Stacie Strickland. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. April 30, 2009. The Madison County Journal has expanded its coverage of obituary notices. Pictures and per sonal information, such as hobbies and interests, are now included in these notices which are listed at no charge for the first publication. Direct quotes from family members may also be included. All notices are subject to editing. For more information, or to give information to be included in a funeral notice, call Betty Small, 706-367-1861.