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THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 9A-M Obituaries Sue Anderson PALM COAST, FLA. - Sue Elizabeth Hodges Anderson, 95, formerly of Maysville, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Bom on February 1, 1914, in Chiefland, Fla., she was the daughter of the late James and Mahalee Sheppard Hodges. She was a homemak er and a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Palm Coast, Fla. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas Anderson. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Shirley Anderson Guthrie and Dr. Fred F. Guthrie Jr., Bishop; grandchildren, Fred Guthrie III, Bishop, Anne Sorrell, Flovilla, Ala., Ruth Guthrie, Watkins ville; nine great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Fred F. Guthrie Jr. officiat ing. Burial was in the Sunrise Cemetery in Maysville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Life Enrichment Center, P.O. Box 10, High Shoals, GA 30645. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Martha Barnette WINDER - Martha L. Barnette, 66, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Mattie Bell Kimbell Littleton. She was of the Baptist denomination and had been employed by R & R Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Barnette was preceded in death by sons, Terry, James and Billy Barnette. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Cynthia Barnette, Winder; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Mary Holbrock, Lawrenceville, and Dorothy Wood, Arnolds ville; and several nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, from Smith Memory Chapel. Burial was in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Charles Bell COMER - Charles Bell Jr., 74, died Sunday, May 10, 2009. A native of Ft. Branch, Ind., he was the son of the late Charles E. and Marie Barrett Bell. He was a retired truck driver for Frito Lay and was a part time deputy sheriff in Orange County, Fla., for nine years. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ann Gerke Bell, Comer; children, Charles Edwin Bell (Marge), Cleveland, Tenn., Terry Bell (Patricia), Comer, Patricia Cathryn Bell Buckner, Altamonte Springs, Fla., Teresa Diane Bell Olson (Jerome), Colorado Springs, Colo., Donald Bell (Sue Ann), Apopka, Fla., Michael Bell, Gary Bell and Lisa Bell, all of Orlando, Fla., Gilbert Garner, Douglas ville, Terry Garner (Tammy), Carrollton, James Garner (Sandy), Burlingame, Kan., Patricia Garner Bell (Terry), Comer; sister, Bonnie Carl, Sidney, Mich.; 22 grand children; seven great-grand children; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Twyla Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Buckle Up! It's the Law Jordan Bratek HOSCHTON - Jordan Matthew Bratek, 17, died suddenly on Friday, May 8, 2009. He was the son of Sherri Bratek-Stoner of Hoschton and the late James W. Bratek and was a lifelong resident of the Atlanta area and a student at Jefferson High School. Survivors in addition to his mother, include sisters and brother-in-law, Ashleigh Bratek, Ansleigh Bratek, Courtney Bratek, Denise Bratek, Natalie and Chris Pruett, all of Hoschton; grand parents, Joe and Carrie Crump, Suwanee; aunt and uncle, Lorri and Dennis Whitaker, Lawrenceville; nieces and nephews, Caleb Bratek, McKenzie and Joseph Pruett, Ryan and Dustin Gordon. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 12, at the New Community Church in Hoschton with Pastor Chris Hoffman officiating. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Steven Brookshire GAINESVILLE - Steven Paul Brookshire, 36, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, fol lowing a sudden illness. He was the son of Jerry Brookshire of Alto and moth er and stepfather, Barbara and Eddie Gable of Gainesville; Survivors in addition to his parents, include a daughter, Magan McKee Brookshire, Cornelia; son, Tyler Mckee Brookshire, Cornelia; sis ters, Becke Stephenson, Murrayville, and Denise Baker, Dawsonville; brother, Ricky Gable, Gainesville; grandfather, Louis Tumlin, Murrayville; and a number of nieces, nephews and close friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Passmore officiating. Burial was in Sardis Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to United Community Bank for his daughter, Magan Mckee. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Bill Bryan WINDER - Bill Bryan, 66, died Saturday, May 9, 2009. A native of Dover, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert Donald and Helen May Finchler Bryan. He was a retired automotive techni cian. Survivors include his com panion, Joann Spence, Winder; son, Colton Zamacona; grand daughters, Stephanie Hunter, Nicole and Natalie Bagwell; and great-granddaughters, Haley Atchley and Trinity Mathis. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 12, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Bob Cassady WINDER - Bob Cassady, 83, died Sunday, [ututuu ~~ May 10, 2009. ™ ' Born in Lewisburg, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herman and Anna Penrod Cassady. He was a former res ident of Monticello, Ky„ and Beaver Creek, Ohio. He and his wife owned and operated Cassady Wood Specialties in Dayton, Ohio, for 40 years. He was a former General Motors employee and was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church. Mr. Cassady was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Fender; and son, Gary Eugene Cassady. Survivors include his wife, Frances Bellamy Cassady, Winder; children, Cheryl Hurr, Winder, Carolyn Sauls, Cedartown, and Larry E. Cassady, Chattanooga, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 12, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Winder First United Methodist Church, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Nadine Chastain JEFFERSON - Nadine Harper Chastain, 86, died Saturday, May 9, 2009. She was born on June 14, 1922, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Walter Harper Sr. and Annie Lee Patterson Harper. She was a seamstress with Carwood Manufacturing in Winder and was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Chastain was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt Chastain; sisters, Ellie Mae Seay, Bernice Mealor; and brothers, Harold Harper and Walter Harper Jr. Survivors include chil dren, James W. and Claudia Chastain, Jefferson, and Betty J. and Danny Hughes, Hoschton; grandchildren, James Chastain, Susan Ledbetter, Patty Phillips, Jason Chastain; great-grand children, Blake Ledbetter, Amanda Ledbetter and Ashlyn Phillips. Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Seay officiating. Burial was in the Woodbine Cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. George Christian COMMERCE - George Franklin Christian, 68, died Saturday, May 9, 2009. Born on June 14, 1940, in Tennessee, he was the son of the late Asa and Vergi Smith Christian. He was the owner of a business, which installed steel buildings. Mr. Christian was preceded in death by six brothers; and one sister. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Sandy and Allen Kelley, Nicholson; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Kellee Christian, Suwanee; sisters, Frankie Woods, Rosie Waterpool, Sara Dobbs, Clyde Stanifer, Marie Russell, Charlene George; brothers, James Christian, Stewart Christian, Darrell Christian; granddaughters, Shanna Echols and Makaylee Christian. Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 12, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Phillips officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Jerry Colley ATHENS - Jerry Colley, 69, died Saturday, May 9, 2009. A native of Clarke County, he was the son of the late Claudia Morrow and Walter Colley Sr. Mr. Colley was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Jean Colley. Survivors include children, Nicole Burdon, Pooler, Sam Colley and Sheila Colley, both of Athens; grandchil dren, Destiny Lila Butler and Damien Alexander Butler, both of Watkinsville, Samuel C. Colley, Christopher Colley, both of Comer, Jeri Lynn Thompson and Armanda L. Thompson, both of Athens; great-grandson, Gabriel Harris, Athens. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Email obits to: obits @mainstreetnews. com Garry Crisp COMER - Garry Wayne Crisp, 54. died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, following an extend ed illness. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Patti Crisp; a son, Daniel Crisp; daughter, Natalee Crisp; brothers, David and Darrell Crisp; sisters, June Silcox, Jane Stamp, Donna Stewart; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with the Rev. Jerry Dalton officiat ing. Calhoun Falls Funeral Home, Calhoun Falls, S.C., was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Louise Davis CUMMING - Louise W. Davis, 84, died Friday, May 8, 2009, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Davis; and a daughter, Martha Elizabeth Nelson. Survivors include grandchil dren, Malissa R. and Danny Parks, Cleveland, Michael J. and Cammie Ramey, Canton, Michelle and Glenn Ledford, Lawrenceville, and Samuel E. Nelson and Cassandra Frost, both of Jefferson; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; broth er and sister-in-law, Marvin and Yvette Whitmire, South Carolina; stepdaughter, Mary Helen Stanford, Cumming; and a number of nieces, neph ews and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, at Antioch Baptist Church with the Revs. Bo Thompson and Travis Bridgeman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. John Denny ROYSTON - John Henry Denny, 85, died Friday, May 8, 2009, at the Hart County Hospital in Hartwell. Born in Hart County on February 23, 1924, he was the son of the late Comas Hoyt and Florence Rucker Denny. He was a former Hart County Sheriff Deputy and was retired as a revenue agent, having worked with the State of Georgia. He was a cattle and poultry farmer, member of Hart County Cattleman’s Association, and member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church, where he was a for mer deacon. Mr. Denny was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Fowler Denny. Survivors include sisters and brother-in-law, Charlotte Denny Ayers, Greenville, S.C., Marilyn Denny and Burchell Martin, Hartwell; stepson, Bobby Phillips, Lavonia; and stepdaughters and spouses, Sandra and Donald Ray, Hartwell, and Annette and Harold Allen, Danielsville. Funeral services were held Monday, May 11, at the Holly Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Westbrook officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Charles Dover CLEVELAND - Charles David Dover, 51, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville following a sud den illness. Born on August 26, 1957, in Hall County, he was the son of Nellie Flanngan Dover of Gainesville and the late Arthur T. Dover. He was retired from Pilgrim’s Pride and was pre ceded in death by a stepson, Chad Eller. Survivors in addition to his mother include sons, Nick and Brad Dover, both of Gainesville; sisters, Linda Rider, Cleveland, Barbara Barton, Gainesville, and Joyce Mitchell, Lula; brother, Robert Flanngan, Winder; grandson, Brian Dover; granddaughter, Chastity Dover; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 14, at 4 p.m., at Fairview Baptist Church with the Revs. Hoyt Skelton, Ralph Smith and Junior Jones officiating. Burial will be in Alta Vista Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Jerry Duckworth PENDERGRASS - Jerry Ralph Duckworth, 62, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Blairsville, he was the son of the late Ralph Gordon and Dimples Raul Duckworth. He was married to Carolyn Rice Duckworth and was a truck driver. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 16, at 1 p.m., from the Pendergrass Baptist Church. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Jennie Fortson HULL - Jennie Glenn Horne Fortson, 87 died Thursday, May 7, 2009. Born in Madison County on February 21, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John Benjamin and Blondine Scarborough Horne. She was a retiree of Chicopee Manufacturing Company and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Fortson was pre ceded in death by husbands, Wm S. Fortson and Elmer B. Christian; brothers and sisters, JB, Roy, Billy, Allen, Rossie Bone, Florence Mealor, Lucy Coile and Blanche Miller; and a granddaughter, Sandra Fortson. Survivors include daugh ters, Jean Davis, Columbia, S.C., and Robbie (Robert) Clark, Athens; son, William Royce Fortson (Jacquie), Colbert; brothers, James Horne, Helen, Bobbie Horne (Opie), Greensboro, N.C.; sis ters, Jackie Roberts (Billy), Madison County, Carol Smith (Louie), Athens; seven grand children; 12 great-grandchil dren; and eight great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be pri vate. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Willie Fortson MONROE, N.C. - Willie Lee Scarborough Fortson, 86, formerly of Madison County, died Thursday, May 7, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Grady and Martha Patterson Scarborough, and was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Fortson. Survivors include a daugh ter, Norma Gail Cox; brother, Buddy Scarborough, four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 10, at Bluestone Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Donald Gooch JEFFERSON - Donald Carl Gooch, 80, died Thursday, May 7, 2009. Born on November 12, 1928, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Carl Spurgeon and Estelle Samantha Hogan Gooch. He was a farmer, was retired from Trell Rail Cars, was a pioneer in farm-raised catfish, a for mer Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year in the mid 1970s, and was a member of the White Plains Baptist Church. Mr. Gooch was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Wilbanks. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Doris Ray Gooch, Jefferson; children, Sid and Karen Gooch, Olive Branch, Miss., Donna and Jeff Wright, Lawrenceville, and Spurgeon Ray Gooch, Jefferson; sister, Dorothy Craven, Gillsville; brother, Dover Gooch, Jefferson; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 10, in the White Plains Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Tony Gresham NICHOLSON - Tony Leonardo Gresham, 36, died Monday, May 11, 2009, at Doctor's Hospital of Augusta. He was born in Jackson County the son of Allen and Wanda Armstrong Gresham of Jefferson and was employed by Harrison Poultry. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Margaretia Martin Gresham, Nicholson; daughters, Lashundra and Marqureattia Gresham both of Nicholson; brother and sister-in-law, Senca and Seprina Gresham, Jefferson; sister and brother- in-law, Cornelia and Ronnie Sewell, Nicholson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16, at The Grove with the Rev. J.S. David officiating. Burial will be in Commerce Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. J.D. Harris Jr. HOSCHTON - J.D. Harris Jr., 60, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Dale Hessler ALTO - Dale M. Hessler, 59, died Friday, May 8, 2009. Born in Winterville, Ohio, on September 23, 1949, he was the son of Paul F. Hessler, Mango, Fla., and the late Alene Conley Hessler. He was a co-owner and chef at Cornelia Plaza and was pre ceded in death by a brother, Jarrell Scott Hessler. Survivors in addition to his father, include a daugh ter, Heidi C. Hessler; sisters, Shirley Blakley, Alto, Paula Belley, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; and a grandchild, Raiden Veino. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. JoAnne Hodapp ST. PAUL, MINN. - JoAnne Queen Hodapp, 65, died Friday, April 17, 2009. She was born on August 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Charlie and Leah Queen. Survivors include her hus band, Joe Oliver, St. Paul, Minn.; sons, Danny and Jimmy Blackmon, both of Rockmart; brothers, Hoyt and Weldon Queen, Acworth, Charlie Queen, Douglasville, Larry Queen, Dallas, and Steve Queen, Jasper; sisters, Maxcille Hite, Smyrna, and Mary Seabolt, Commerce; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m., at the South Cobb Church of Christ in Mableton. Announcement cour tesy of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 14, 2009. Elaine Knott MACON - Elaine Candis Wilburn Knott, 48, died Saturday, May 2, 2009. Born on August 31, 1960, in Warner Robins, she was the daughter of the late Roy C. Wilburn Sr. and Billie Ruth Parks Wilburn. Her favorite continued on following page