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THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 9A-M worked in the auto body repair industry, a former body shop advisor for Athens Technical College, a former member of the Madison County Planning Commission, a former assis tant coach of little league base ball, a former scout master for Troop 152, and served on vari ous other committees. He was a member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the United Methodist Men’s Club, a member of the Happy Travelers Club, and a volunteer for the meals on wheels deliv ery. He was a United States Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hart was preceded in death by a sister, Annie Ree Phillips. Survivors include his wife, Elena Beard Hart, Danielsville; daughter, Karen Hart Myers, Danielsville; grandsons and spouse, Brandon Myers and Nathan and Leigh Anne Myers; brothers. Perry Hart, Canon, James Hart, Commerce, Barney Hart, Hartwell, and Jackie Hart, Lexington; and sisters, Mamie Lee Beard and Georgie Gibby, both of Royston, Bobbie Sue Boleman, Danielsville, Sara Nell Voyles, Carnesville, and Judy Pace, Nicholson. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 28, in the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Susan Taylor officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church, 5601 Hwy. 29 N, Danielsville, GA 30633. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Gregory Howard COMMERCE - Gregory Howard Jr„ 31, died Thursday, May 21, 2009. Born December 16, 1977, he was the son of Joycelyn Howard and the late Gregory Howard Sr. He attended Commerce High School and was a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. He was a joy to all that knew him and loved him, brought a smile to the heart of many by simply flashing that “golden smile,” was always ready and willing to do whatever he could to help anyone, and was known as the life of the party, loved ones stated. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by grandpar ents, John (Bookie) and Aileen Rollins, Joe Rich and Ruth Howard. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a sister, Maranda Howard, Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Derek Howard, Commerce; son. Master Jaiden Omari Anderson; aunts, Johnnie Mayfield, Commerce, Ruth Burns (Robert), and Cecelia Wheaton, Atlanta; uncle, Edward Howard, Atlanta; niec es, Chasiney D. Kilpatrick and Nydia K. Meadows; and many cousins and special friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Mt. Cavalry Church in Commerce, Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Hazel Jackson STATHAM - Hazel R. Jackson, 87, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Born in Barrow County on April 1, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Betty Jackson. She was a member of Barbers Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Willie Fred and Mamie Jackson, Statham; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, James and Cula Jackson. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23, at Barbers Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jerry David officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. ‘Mr. Big’Jones NICHOLSON -Aiden “Mr. Big” Edward Jones, 3, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Coosa Valley Medical Center. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Frank Jones and Emma McEver, both of Nicholson. Email obits to: obits @ mainstreetnews. com f Survivors in addition to his parents, include grandparents, Edward and Trudy McEver, Nicholson, and Robert and Deanne Jones, Carrollton; a special grandmoth er, Earline M i n t z ; great- grandpar ents, James and Jeanette Jones, Mableton; aunts and uncles, Katie McEver, Jake McEver, Heath McEver, all of Nicholson, and Delree Haley, Athens. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Mike Stowers and Rodney Austin officiat ing. Burial was in Howington Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. ‘G.W.’Marcus DEMOREST - George William “G.W.” Marcus, 80, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born in Oconee County, S.C., on December 3, 1928, he was the son of the late George T. and Drucilla Heaton Marcus. He was retired from WebCo as a welder with 38 years of service and was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church. Mr. Marcus was preceded in death by a sister, Maebelle Marcus; and brothers, Junior Marcus, Houston Marcus and Tommy Marcus. In his spare time, he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing with his grandchildren, wood working, and gardening, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Geraldine Simmons Marcus, Demorest; daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy K. Buchwald, Colorado Springs, Colo., Linda S. and Lanny Cantrell, Baldwin, Peggy A. and Wayne Norton, Toccoa, Libby G. and Randall Albertson, Lavonia, and Rita F. and Floyd Stancil, Cornelia; sister, Mary Alice Ivester, Turnerville; brothers, Claude Marcus, James Marcus and J.C. Marcus, all of Clarkesville, and Charlie Marcus, Cornelia; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; adopted family, Michael and Denise Clarke and children, Demorest; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Dugar Strickland offi ciating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Michael Clarke officiat ing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, May 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Austin Massey SHARPSBURG - Austin Massey, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. He was a 2007 graduate of Northgate High School and attended the University of West Georgia, Carrollton. Survivors include his moth er and stepfather, Bonnie and Cary Chester, Sharpsburg; father, James (Jim) Massey, Loganville; sister and broth- er-in-law, Kim and Mike Crawford, Nicholson; niec es and nephews. Chase, Mason, Morgan and Marleigh Crawford, all of Nicholson; grandparents, Wesley and Jean Sheffield, Greenville, S.C., James and Sue Massey, Lawrenceville, and Frank and Martha Chester, Palmetto; sev eral aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23, at Ramah First Baptist Church, Palmetto, with Dr. Jimmy Orr and the Revs. Jeff Williams and Blaine Tarnecki officiating. Burial was in Holly Hill Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers were Austin’s friends from Camp Sunshine. Memorial contributions may be made to CURE Childhood Cancer, 1835 Savoy Drive, Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30341. Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Pat Mathis WINDER - Frances “Pat” Mathis, 78, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at her residence. A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Lon and Minnie Burt Lee. She had resided in Barrow County most of her life and was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. She was a homemak er. Survivors include her hus band of 60 years, J.C. Mathis Sr., Winder; sons, J.C. Mathis Jr., Auburn, Dwight Mathis and Roger Mathis, both of Winder, and Lucky Mathis, Gainesville; daughter, Linda Tritt, Dahlonega; 16 grand children; eight great-grand children; and brother. Bud Lee, Talmo. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, in the cha pel of Carter Funeral Home, Winder, with the Revs. Rudy Camp and Thomas Holmes officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Rebecca Morgan DANIELSVILLE Rebecca E. Morgan, 59, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, follow ing a long battle with muscular sclerosis. She was the daughter of the late Ricardo and Rosa Swarez Picazo. Survivors include her hus band, Charles Morgan; sons, Manuel R. Nunez, twins, Thomas C. and Terry L. Morgan; a daughter, Christi R. Black; brother, Abel Picazo; and eight grandchildren. Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 27, in the chapel of Brown Funeral Home with the Revs. Wendell Hanley and Wes Bond officiating. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. ‘Billy Boy’ Newton JEFFERSON - William “Billy Boy” Newton, 61, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Atlanta. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. Survivors include sis ters, Hazel Turner, Jefferson, Dianne Graham, Athens; brothers, Roger Newton, Jefferson, Stanley Larry Newton, Hampton, Anthony Gary Newton, Athens; and a daughter, Lequitta Stephens. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 28, with the Rev. R.E. Cooper officiat ing. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery. Forestglen Mortuary, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Robert Odom WINDER - Robert Harden Odom, 82, died Thursday, May 21, 2009. Born in Chatham County, N. C., he was the son of the late Chafin A. and Irene Harden Odom. A member of the St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, he became a member of Winder Lions Club on October 1, 1959, and had perfect attendance for 45 years. He served as past presi dent and held various other offices. Mr. Odom was a long time cook for the bi-monthly meetings, where his signature dishes were fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and a teacher for 30 plus years. A graduate of Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, Teacher College’s of Statesboro, and received his masters from the University of Georgia. He was past president of Jug Tavern Senior Citizens Golf Association. Mr. Odom was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Odom; and sister, Mae O. Whittle, Survivors include his wife, Maggie Odom; daugh ter, Barbara Odom; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kenneth Rogers; grandchil dren, Rusty and Casey Rogers, all of Winder; brother, Alton C. Odom, Statesboro; and sister, Virginia O. Morris, Sanford, N.C. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 24, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. John Burchfield, officiat ing. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, 174 St. Anthony's Drive, Winder, GA 30680, Midway Christian Church, 1406 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, GA 30680 or the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Carl Peterson ROYSTON - Carl Adolph Peterson, 89, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Born in Pensacola, Fla., on March 5, 1920, he was the son of the late Lars Adolph and Helny Petterson Pettersson. He was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church in Miami, Fla., was a jet engine overhaul supervisor, having retired from Eastern Airlines, and was a United States Navy Veteran, having served as a chief petty officer during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Marie Anderson Peterson, Royston; son, Neil Peterson, Miami, Fla.; daughters, Reah Peterson Black, Royston, and Christal Peterson Figueredo, Miami, Fla.; nine grandchil dren; and 10 great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 21, at the Royston First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Mac Enfinger and Todd Peterson officiating. Burial was in the Black Family Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayside Baptist Church, 7701 SW 98th St., Miami, FL 33156, or to the Royston First United Methodist Church, 187 Franklin Springs St., Royston, GA 30662. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Jerry Rueweler WINDER - Jerry Rueweler, 70, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 19, at Memorial Park South Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Wilson officiating. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. ‘Cotton’Sisk LULA - Elizabeth M. “Cotton” Sisk, 84, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, fol lowing an extended illness. Born on January 27, 1925, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Nando and Lizzie Westbrook Cotton and was the last of 15 chil dren. She lived in Hall County for 51 years and retired from Leece-Neville with 28 years of service. Mrs. Sisk was pre ceded in death by her husband, William Sisk; and a number of brothers and sisters. Survivors include daugh ters and sons-in-law, Vanissa and Donald Carver, Flowery Branch, and Bonnie and Grady Smith, Lula; sons and daugh- ters-in-law, Clayton and Pam Sisk and Randy and Alisa Sisk, all of Gainesville, Scottye and Pat Sisk, Flowery Branch; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. David Matthews and Hugh Hubbard officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. ‘Jim’Smith HULL - James Everett “Jim” Smith, 84, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late C.A. and Corrie Venable Smith. He was retired from General Motors after more than 30 years of employment, and in 1989 returned to Madison County to live. He was a veteran, hav ing served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Grace Young Smith. Survivors include children, Donna Durham, Conyers, and Buddy Smith, Covington; a sister, Blanche Wilkins, Oglethorpe County; broth ers, Bob Smith and Gaines Smith, both of Madison County; grandchildren, Lisa Smith, Kelly Smith and Greg Smith, all of Anderson, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Samantha Durham and Chance Durham, both of Snellville, Bryson Smith, Anderson, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Smith officiating. Burial was in Colbert Cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Effie Mae Sullens GAINESVILLE - Effie Mae Sullens, 69, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at her resi dence, following an extended illness. Born on December 22, 1939, in Banks County, she lived in Gainesville most of her life, and worked at Pirkle's Cafe as a cook for many years. Mrs. Sullens was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Lucille Baker. Survivors include sons, Ron Sullens, Clarkesville, and Harold Sullens, Gainesville; a brother, J.C. Smith, Bentonville, Ark.; five grand children; two great-grandchil dren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Gallagher officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Rev. ‘Jack’ Tatum DEMOREST - Rev. Robert “Jack” Tatum, 92, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at his residence at Magnolia Hills Assisted Living in Demorest. Born on March 26, 1917, in Palmetto, he was the son of the late Robert D. and Florence Jackson Tatum, and was preced- ed in death by his wife, Martha Edna Tomlinson. He was a graduate of Mercer University, Macon, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky„ and was ordained as a Baptist min ister by the Rahmah Baptist Church in Palmetto in 1937. Churches he served include the Clarkesville Baptist Church, Clarkesville, First Baptist Church, Cornelia, First Baptist Church, Buford, Prince Avenue Baptist Church, Athens, and the Crawford Avenue Baptist Church, Augusta. Following his retirement, he served as interim pastor of several churches in Habersham and Stephens County. During World War II, he served as a United States Army Chaplain in the European Theater. Following the war he served in the United States Army Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Survivors include a niece, Jane T. Washington, Newnan; and a nephew, David E. Tatum Jr., Palmetto. Memorial services were held Sunday, May 24, at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Stowe and Furman Lewis officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 329, Palmetto, GA 30268. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Jean Vernon LEESBURG, FLA. - Martha Jean Beadles Vernon, 86, died Friday, May 22, 2009. Born in Okanogan, Wash., on September 9, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Owen and Alta Beadles. She and her late husband, Charles, lived in Jefferson for 35 years before moving to Florida. She was a gradu ate of the University of Idaho and worked for the American Red Cross during World War II as a home caseworker. She was a retired social worker for the Georgia Department of Family and Children's Services, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson, the Quilters, the United Methodist Women, the Esther Circle, and the Stan Escoe Sunday School Class. Mrs. Vernon was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years; a son, David R. Vernon; and sisters, Delores Jaquish and Joyce Adams. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Betsy and John Harrington, Leesburg, Fla.; granddaughters, Suzanne (Lane) Godsey and Jessica Vernon, Arden, N.C., and Kathleen Gurley, Atlanta; grandsons, Ben (Elizabeth) Vernon, Charlotte, N.C., and Alex Gurley, Flowery Branch; and a great-granddaughter, Lillian Ruth Godsey. Memorial services were held Thursday, May 28, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson with the Revs. David O. Beadles and Robert Reynolds officiat ing. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville. Honorary pallbearers were the Quilters and the Esther Circle. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Bessie Ward CORNELIA - Bessie Martin Ward, 94, died Sunday, May 24, 2009. Born in Banks County on February 9, 1915, she was the daughter of the late U.S. and Rilla Caudell Martin. Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her husband, Broughton B. Ward; daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Lamb Davis; grandson, Douglas Davis; son- in-law, Ed Hannas; brothers, Ruthford, Hoyt, Bud, Lloyd and Vance Martin. She was a member of Cornelia Christian Church, where she served as the church's food service coor dinator for many years, and was retired from Chicopee Manufacturing Company with 35 years of dedicated service. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Laverne and Efford Loudermilk and Glenda Hannas, all of Cornelia; son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Crete Ward, Cornelia; sister, Laurell Shockley, Toccoa; six grandchildren; 11 great-grand children; and five great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, from the Cornelia Christian Church with David Terrell and Jason Blackburn officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. Ruth Wardlow DANIELSVILLE - Ruth Cecilia Hebert Wardlow, 84, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. Born on February 1, 1926, in Stowell, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Lucien Hebert and Eva Seymour. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Searcy, Ark., and gradu ated in 1944 as salutatorian at Winnie-Stowell High School in Chambers Co., Texas. Mrs. Wardlow was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Donald Wardlow; and siblings, Emmett Hebert and Ellison Hebert, Velma Russum, Lois Shane, and Betty Flickinger. Survivors include children, Sandra W. Prince, Danielsville, and Dale M. Wardlow, Searcy, Ark.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters, Viola Broussard, High Island, Texas, and Joyce Jarvis, Marshall, Texas. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 28, 2009. NEED PRINTING? CALL 706-367- 5233