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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 3B-M Obituaries ‘Pop’Anderson HULL - Bennie Floyd "Pop" Anderson, 69, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born on April 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Clyde Anderson and Annie Mae Anderson Donahue. He was a member of New Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his devot ed wife, Laverne Sorrells- Anderson; a son, Deston Bernard Anderson (Cordelia); grand children, Chaketta Hill, James Hill, Deleon Denard Anderson, Destiney Ar'moni Anderson and Desirae Ashuantie Anderson; brothers, Willie Clyde Anderson Sr. (Frances) and Leroy Anderson Sr. (Wylene); sisters, Eva Anderson-Turner, Louise Anderson-Smith (Joseph), and Edna Jean Donahue; special sister-in-law, Rosa Anderson; devoted nephew, Kevin Sorrells; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 27, at New Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. C.M. Hawkins officiating. Burial was at Sims Cemetery. Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Addaline Bennett ALTO - Addaline LaRay Bennett, infant daughter of Patrick Bennett and Lauren Baker, both of Alto, died Saturday, May 30, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Survivors in addition to her parents include grandparents, Bobby and Sheena Bennett, Carnesville, Gary and Patti Stewart, Alto, and Tony and Kelli Baker, Arcade; great- grandparents, Boyce Hubbard Bennett, Royston, Tommy and Margaret Perdue, Cleveland, and Dan and Alice Whitener, Danielsville, Lonnie and Janie Baker, Maysville, and Henry and Freida Williamson, Stevens. Graveside services were held Sunday, May 31, at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. Phil Ferguson officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Kenneth Black ARCADE - Kenneth Glenn Black, 81, died Friday, May 22, 2009. He was a retired machinist. Survivors include children, Leo Black, Indiana, Crystal Doggett, Colorado, and Dawn Torres, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Black was cremated and will be interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Rhindlander, Wis., at a later date. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Alvin Bradley DAWSONVILLE Alvin Edwin Bradley, Jr., 91, formerly of Winder, died Thursday, May 28, 2009. Mr. Bradley served his Country in World War II. His duty was to oversee the maintenance of eight P-47s. He was born June 10, 1917, in Barrow County and gradu ated from Winder High School at age 15. He returned to Barrow County after retiring from the post office in 1972 and worked another eight years for Ebasco, an engineering firm in Norcross. Mr. Bradley was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Cleo Griswell Bradley; mother and father, Alvin E. Bradley, Sr. and Maggie Wages Bradley; brothers, Herman, Cloyd, Robert and Jesse; and sister, Beatrice B. Higginbotham. Survivors include chil dren, Joan and Edwin Jackson, Cleveland, Jim and Kim Bradley, Dawsonville, Bob and Becky Bradley, Franklin, N.C.; five grandchildren; three great-grand children; sisters, Sara Letchas, Alpharetta, Dorothy and Bob Melo, Tucker, Doris and Tony Nicolo, Ovieda, Fla.; broth ers, Ansel and Betty Bradley, Crossville, Tenn., Lyman and Clivia Bradley, Murphy, N.C. and Newberry, Fla. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home, with the Revs. David Stroup and Charles Blackstock officiating. Burial with full military honors was at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to The Building Fund of Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1250 Tom Miller Rd., Bethlehem, GA 30620. Carter Funeral Home .Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Elise Bray WINDER - Elise Adams Bray, 78, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Born in New Holland, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Cozetta Buffington Adams. She was a physical ther apist before becoming a migrant educator for South Hall High School. She then became a sub stitute teacher at Johnson High School. She loved animals, loved ones stated. Mrs. Bray was pre ceded in death by her husband. Col. Jack Dempsey Bray; and a brother. Dr. Carsbie Clifton Adams. Survivors include daughters, Alesia Bray-Teate, Winder, and Kayron Moreland, Athens; grand children, Chase Teate and Jack Moreland; and a sister-in-law, Sharon Adams, Fredericksburg. Private graveside services were held Saturday, May 30, at White Hall Baptist Church Cemetery with Brother Spencer Breedlove officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pup & Cat Co., P.O. Box 1987, Winder, GA 30680, or Pupandcatco.com. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Hazel Brown ALTO - Hazel Brown, 93, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at her residence. Born on December 12,1915, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Roxie Ervin Gerrin. She was preced ed in death by her hus band, John Dewey Brown; grandson, Joey Jones; great-grandson, Justin Warren; sisters, Dorothy Wiley and Violet Kelley; and brothers, Homer Gerrin and Grady Gerrin. She was a charter member of the Crossroads Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress, having retired from Carwood Manufacturing with 20 years of dedicated service. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Louvema Brown, Frances and William Jones, Eunice and Gary Clark, all of Alto, Edna and Paul Jones, Cornelia, Mildred and Jay Jones, Lawrenceville, Janice and Derrick Simpson, Alto, Joan and David Lynn, Baldwin, Jackie and Keith McConnell, Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in- law, Harold Brown, Flowery Branch, Milton and Fran Brown, Alto, Eldridge and Susan Brown, Lula; daughter-in-law: Ruth Brown, Murrayville; sister, Dora Brown, Gainesville; her broth ers, Bill Gerrin and Alton Gerrin, both of Rome; 23 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 2, from the Crossroads Baptist Church with the Revs. Luther Williams and Roy Lee Mitchell officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. John Bruce STONE MOUNTAIN - John F. Bruce, 88, died Friday, May 29, 2009. He retired from Marta in 1982, with 40 years of service, and was a member of the E A Minor Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Virginia J. Bruce; sons and daughters-in-law, William and Rebecca Bruce, Stone Mountain, and Charles and Terri Bruce, Flowery Branch; brother, Ted Bruce, Winder; five grandchil dren; two great-grandchilden; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, at Horis Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Shumate officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Treatment & Research Center, 640 Jackson St., Saint Paul, MN 55101. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Stone Mountain Chapel, Stone Mountain, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Mildred Bullock VIENNA - Mildred L. Bullock, 79, formerly of Colbert, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Burgess George Hunt and Bethel Mae O’Kelley. She was a mem ber of Moon's Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullock was pre ceded in death by her husband, Sam Bullock; a son, Ronald Bullock; and a sister, Willie Mae Hardman. Survivors include daughters, Diane (Lee) Hunter, Bogart, Judy (Jimmy) Goodman, Vienna, Janice (Joe) Merk, Danielsville, Debbie (Ronnie) Mathis, Winder; sons, Larry (Carol) Bullock, Gainesville, Roger (Bonnie) Bullock, Royston, and James (Debbie) Bullock, Colbert; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, George Thomas (Oneita) Hunt, Danielsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Fuller and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnathon Goodman, Ryan Bullock, Nathan Bullock, Danny Lord, Freddie Hunt, and Weldon Hardman. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Hospice Service, Cordele. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Mary Elizabeth Carey BALDWIN - Mary Elizabeth Carey, 81, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. She was born on August 30, 1927, in Habersham County, the daughter of the late John and Lavonia Mullinax Armstrong. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Carey; a son, Ray Carey; brother, John B. Armstrong; and sister, Oma Lee Armstrong. She was retired from the apparel industry and attend ed the Bethesda Fellowship Church. Survivors include daughters, Sara Jo Whitehead and Shirley Etris, both of Nicholson, Faye Carey, Baldwin, Patsy McGill, Commerce; son, Ansel Carey, Baldwin; sisters, Flossie Dooley, Cornelia, Cleo Pealor, Sharpsburg; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Dan and Wanda Chitwood. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 2, from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Clarence Reynolds and Paris Whitworth officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Jason Dove COMER - Jason Crawford Lee Dove, 34, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. Born in Clarke County on October 2, 1974, he was the son of Crawford Dove of Comer and Brenda Beusse of Comer. He was a machine technician, having worked with OTT, was a graduate of Madison County High School, and attended Redemption World Outreach. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister, April Brown, Comer; stepmother, Sara Dove, Comer; stepsister, Michelle Ferguson, Jefferson; stepbrother, Jason Bramblett, Winder; fiance and daughter, Tina Jackson and Emily Thomas, Comer. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 28, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Calvin Bradberry, Jason Phillips and Mr. Bill Frederick officiating. Burial was in the Bethel M Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Chris Beusse, Bo Lance, Kyle Coleman, Randall Dove, Danny Nash and Paul Beusse. Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Dove and Posie Henderson. Pruitt Funeral Home. Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Joshua Fancher CARLTON - Joshua David Fancher, 25, died Thursday, May 28, 2009. Born in Elbert County, he was the son of David Fancher, Hull, and the late Becky Ann Drake. He was a graduate of Madison County High School. He loved classic cars and trucks, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to his father include two sisters, Sydney Fancher and Noelle Fancher, both of Bogart; grandparents, W.G. and Betty Drake, Carlton, and Harry and Sandra Fancher, Hull; and caretaker. Holly LaDuke. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, in the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville. Burial fol lowed in the Carlton Cemetery. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc., June 4, 2009. David Greenhaw WATKINSYILLE - David Michael Greenhaw, Jr., 26, died Sunday, May 31, 2009. A native of Athens, he was the son of Mike and Glenda Harper Greenhaw of Watkinsville. He was pre ceded in death by his mater nal grand- parents, Raymond Glenn and Lucia Johnson Harper, and was a member of the Athens First United Methodist Church. He was a staff member of Harry’s Pig Shop. Survivors in addition to his parents, include paternal grand parents, Harvey Lewis and Mary Jones Greenhaw, Watkinsville; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Richard Stowe, Comer; nieces. Shelly Bridger, Alpharetta, Kira Wright, Amber Stowe and Sylvia Stowe, all of Comer; and fiance, Jenny Hicks, Crawford. Memorial services were held Wednesday, June 3, at the Athens First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Chuck Hodges and Grady Wigley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Athens First United Methodist Church, Outreach Ministry, 327 N. Lumpkin St„ Athens, GA 30601. Cremation Society of the South, Marietta, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Mary Grimes COMMERCE - Mary Everlena Grimes, 91, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at BJC Nursing Facility. Born on May 3, 1918, in Tignall, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Starkie Raiford. She attended Elberton public schools, and at an early age, joined Shady Grove Baptist Church in Tignall, where she served on the mother board until her illness. She was employed with Piedmont Restaurant for over 10 years. Mrs. Grimes was preceded in death by her husband, John "Man” Wesley Grimes; sisters, Syliva White, Lina Almond, Darlena (Maddie) Benjamin, Naomi Smith; broth ers, Aker (AP) Raiford and Edward Raiford; sons, Larry Grimes and Herbert Grimes; grandsons, Larry Jr. Grimes and Herbert Jr. Grimes, Scotty and Bart Perrin; and many nieces and nephews. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Samuel Grimes and Mary Sue Grimes, Cornell Grimes, all of Commerce, Vernon Bailey and Floresa Grimes, Athens; daugh ters and sons-in-law, Starkie Ann Providence, Philadelphia, Pa., Frances Ward, Ruby and Bobby Pittman, Dianne Grimes, all of Commerce, and Matilda and James Perrin, Elberton; special daughter-in-law, Grace Grimes, Kingston; sister and brother-in- law, Minnie and Richard Booker, Chicago, Ill.; 21 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4, at Mt. Pleasant CME Church with the Rev. Tommy Tillman officiat ing. Burial was in Commerce Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Joe Hammons STATHAM - Joe Hammons, 77, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Born in Corbin, Ky., he was the son of the late Joseph Edward and Lillian Wagers Hammons. He was owner/operator of Hammons Plaster Company, and was a United States Army and Air Force veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hammons was preceded in death by a sis ter, Loretta Davis; and brother, Benjamin Hammons. Survivors include his wife, Joan Fortson Hammons, Statham; sons, Ken Hammons, Heavener, Okla., Joe Hammons Jr., Conyers, David Hammons, Joshua, Texas; daughters, Misti Wheeler, Bismarck, Ark., Terri Jenkins, Harrah, Okla., Marie Trusty, Moore, Okla.; stepchil dren, Lindsey and Brian Outten, Norcross, Gordon Conley, Statham; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and broth ers, Carl Hammons, Hamilton, Ohio, and Bob Hammons, Willingboro, N.J. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Greg McKinney and Mark Parham officiating. The body was cremated after the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd„ Athens, GA 30605. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Mattie Hardy * JEFFERSON - Mattie Kate Burgess Hardy, 95, died Monday, June 1, 2009. Born in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Annie Lizzie Bentley Burgess. She was a homemaker and a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Mrs. Hardy was preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Hardy; and daugh ters, Annie Catherine Hardy Moon and Ruby Jean Hardy Danner. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Saul White, Pearl and Clarence Kinney, all of Jefferson, Sandra Freeman, Decatur; sons and daughters-in- law, Ralph Edgar and Janice Hardy, Albany, Thomas and Linda Hardy, Jefferson, John and Bessie Hardy, Statham, Kelvin and Patricia Hardy, Vallejo, Calif; five sisters-in-law, adopt ed daughter, Dorothy Hardy Victrum, Jefferson; 24 grand children; 26 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchil- dren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4, front the New Salem Baptist Church with the Revs. Hazel Quarles and Michael Moon officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Emma Harper CONROE, TEXAS - Emma “Tootsie Jones" Harper, 80, died Saturday, May 23, 2009, follow ing a brief illness. Born in Belton on December 21, 1928, she had resided in the Houston, Texas area for the past 53 years. She retired from American General Insurance Company after 37 years of ser vice. Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by her hus band, Janies Edward Harper, Cleveland, Texas; sis ters, Tracy Jones Barrett and Tommie Jones Terrell, both of Lula; brothers, Ralph P. Jones, Gainesville, and John Daniel Jones, Houston, Texas; and granddaughter. Tiffany Bumstead, Conroe, Texas. Survivors include her daughter, Twilah Bumstead, Conroe, Texas; grandchildren, Reanna Bumstead and Bryce Lape, Conroe, Texas; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home North-Riverside Chapel. Burial followed in the Old Belton Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home North-Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, Ga. 30501, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc., June 4, 2009. Jerry Hart DANIELSVILLE - Jerry Odell Hart, 71, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Franklin County on July 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Jack and Katie Bell Haley Hart. He was a retired manager having worked in the auto body repair industry, a former body shop advisor for Athens Technical College, a for mer member of the Madison County Planning Commission, a former assistant coach of lit tle league baseball, a former scout master for Troop 152, and served on various other commit tees. 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 delivery. 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 offi ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials 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. June 4, 2009. James Haynes EASTANOLLEE - James Harrison Haynes, 57, died Wednesday, May 27, at Stephens County Hospital. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late James H. Haynes and Josie Arnold Powell. Survivors include a brother, Dan Haynes, Jefferson; sisters, Nancy Haynes, Commerce, and Vickie Kent, Pendergrass; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, at the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Maysville, with the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 2009. Patricia Holt MAYSVILLE - Patricia Gertrude Holt, 68, died Monday, June 1, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Susie Lord Anglin. Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Holt. Survivors include sons. Brad Weldon, Maysville, and Greg Weldon, Commerce; daughters, Lynn Herbert, Mt. Airy, and Beth Knauf, Commerce; brother, Jimmy (Log) Anglin, Maysville; sisters, Freda Baxter, Maysville, Mary Wade, Alpharetta, Alice Whitner, Danielsville, and Nancy Roberts, Winterville; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 3, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Howington Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 4, 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. Mr. Howard was preced ed in death by grandparents, 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. June 4, 2009. FAX Obits to: 706-387-5431 continued on following page