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PAGE 4B-M MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 Obituaries Eula Adamson LULA - Eula Davis Adamson, 90, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at a private care facility, following an extend ed illness. Arrangements are incom plete and will be announced at a later date. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Marshall Bowen WINDER - Marshall Blake Bowen, 31, died Monday, June 8, 2009. He had resided in Barrow County for all of his life, and was the son of John Bowen of Winder and the late Martha Wilson Bowen. He was pre ceded in death by a sister, Sharon Bowen Ruppel. A member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, he was a 1995 graduate of Winder-Barrow High School. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop #700 and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Bowen was employed by Diversified Cabinet Distributors. Survivors in addition to his father, include a sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Chris Antonakos, Cumming; and niece, Martha McKenzie “Marty" Antonakos. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 10, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Tippens officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Doris Branch GAINESVILLE - Doris Randolph Branch, 81, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a sudden illness. Born on April 15, 1928, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Pace Randolph. She was retired from Con-Agra Poultry and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Mrs. Branch was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Branch Sr.; and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Survivors include daugh ters, Marcelle Branch, Bethlehem, Gail Branch, Gainesville, and Lollie Hollis, Lithonia; a son, J.C. Branch Jr., Jonesboro; grand daughters, Terica Branch, Suwanee, Aschara Hollis and Alexis Hollis, both of Lithonia; sisters, Louise Randolph and Inez Leverette, both of Gainesville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Scotty Randolph, Jimmy Randolph and Adrian Niles officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Cynthia Brown AUBURN - Cynthia Mae Teasley Brown, 81, died Friday, May 29, 2009. Born in Hart County, she lived in the metro Atlanta area since the age of 17. She was the last survivor of 22 children, and was retired from Mack Trucks, Inc. with over 30 years of service. She was a member of the Snellville United Methodist Church. Survivors include her hus band, Wallace G. Brown, Auburn; children, Wallace “Ed” and Annette W. Brown, Auburn, and Donna C. and Don Beadle, Huntsville, Ala.; grandchildren. Erica F. Brown and Adam E. Brown, both of Auburn, Capt. Beau A. and Jennifer Block, Enid, Okla., and Master Sgt. Jose and Brandy D. Rodriguez, Rock Creek, Ill.; great-grand children, Isabella Rodriguez and Aidan Rodriguez, both of Rock Creek, Ill., and Alexis Block and Marcus Block, both of Enid, Okla.; son-in- law, Terry J. Block, Hilton Head, S.C.; a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Relay For Life (Auburn Chapter) or the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation. Hamilton Mill Chapel, Buford, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Joy Christian AUBURN - Joy Christian, 69, died Monday, June 8, 2009. Born in Murphy, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Blanco N. and Wenona E. Scruggs. She was a home maker and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lindy Christian. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Mary Maddox, Auburn; daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Larry Lewis, Oxford, and Susan and Paul Moore, Winder; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; brothers, Wallace Bryson, Winterville, and Billy Bryson, Columbia, S.C.; sisters, Joan Wilson, Winder, and Beverly Boyd, Braselton. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 11, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Paul Moore officiating. Burial was in Auburn City Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Joan Cook DANIELSVILLE - Joan H. Cook, 84, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at her resi dence. Born in Bradenton, Fla., she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Lottie Fant Harris. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her hus band, William Milton Cook; a son, Robert “Bob” Carter; and brothers, James and Bill Harris. Moving to Athens in 1954, she became the District Manager for Avon and may be better known for working at the information desk at the Georgia Square Mall when it first opened. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, David and Debbie Kelley, Houston, Texas, Bill “L.G.” Kelley, Comer; daughter and son-in- law, Beth Kelley and Peter Zorbanos, Danielsville; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison- Oglethorpe Animal Shelter or the Madison County Food Bank. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Please read then recycle. Reba Epps ATHENS - Reba Lee Epps, 77, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Guy M. and Lula Campbell Lee. She was a homemak er and was a loving mother and grandmother, loved ones stated. Survivors include children, Dana Epps, David Epps, both of Athens, Tony (Dawn H.) Epps, Arnoldsville, Kathy (Scott) McMahan, Nicholson; brothers, Reese Lee, William Lee, Ronald Lee; sister, Edith Lee; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 11, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Lonny Blackmon officiating. Pallbearers were family and friends. Burial was at Old Fort Cemetery in Carlton. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Sarah Etheridge CARL - Sarah T. Etheridge, 84, died Monday, June 8, 2009. Born in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Tempie Kilgore Tuggle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Garfield Etheridge, Sr.; and sisters, Vivian Cagle and Dorothy Mabry. She was a mem ber of the Midway United Methodist Church and played basketball during her high school years before graduat ing in 1942. After retiring from R & R Manufacturing Company, she opened her own clothing stores in Carl and Winder. She was a past Carl Town Council member and served as mayor of Carl, the first female mayor in Barrow County. A member of the Eastern Star, she was a volunteer at Barrow Regional Medical Center. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Alfred G. “Terpie” and Rose Etheridge, Carl; grandchildren, Joey Etheridge, and Debbie and Redd Martin; great-grand children, Kelley Martin and Kimberley Martin; and com panion and friend, Grady Frank Cheely. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 10, from Smith Memory Chapel, with Revs. David Moore and Brother Billy Ray Banks officiating. Burial was in Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Midway United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 719, Auburn, Georgia 30011. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Inez Garner GAINESVILLE - Inez Thurmond Garner, 81, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Landmark Hospital in Athens, following an extend ed illness. Born on August 16, 1927, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late James and Rosa Bowles Thurmond. She was a Christian, and a member of Westside Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and was active in the senior ministry. She was employed by the former Shirley’s and Strong Brothers at Lakeshore Mall, and was a seamstress for many years in the com munity. Mrs. Garner was preceded in death by sisters, Josie Thurmond and Runelle Luther; brother, James Thurmond Jr.; and an infant son, Howell S. Garner. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Harold Garner, Gainesville; daughters, Cynthia Garner Millwood and Regina Garner Blackwell, both of Gainesville; grandchildren, Caleb, Annelise, Clif, Mark, Bryson and Grace Millwood, all of Gainesville; sisters, Latrelle Gilleland, Buford, Eddie Mae Hogan, Jefferson, Willie C. Thurmond and Gayress Spain, both of Gainesville; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 7, at Westside Baptist Church with the Revs. J.L. Yopp, Jr. and Mike Taylor officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Tracy Graham COMMERCE - Tracy Graham died Monday, June 1, 2009. Survivors include children, Erica Graham, Athens and A.J. Thurmond, Danielsville; sister, Lisa McCurdy, Athens; aunt, Montine Hunter, Danielsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday, June 6, at Destiny Christian Church, Hull. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Carole Green LULA - Carole Oglesbee Green, 66, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at her residence sur rounded by her family. Born in Tift County on January 15, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Julia Oglesbee Lovvom and Jasper Charlie Oglesbee Jr. She was a social worker with DFACS with 30 years of ser vice and was a proud mem ber of the Living Mission United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, recy cling, sewing, but most of all giving care to those in need, loved ones stated. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey Charles and Deanna Lynn Nelson, Lula, and Michael David Nelson and Cheryl Jenkins-Nelson, Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters, Betty Ann Kaste, Lilburn, Bonnie O. Brown and Charlotte O. Wells, both of Atlanta; grandchildren, Maegan Victoria Nelson, Dustin John Bland, Kaitlin Grace Nelson, Connor Michael Nelson, Madison Leigh Jenkins and Morgan Christen Jenkins; a great-granddaughter, Aubrey Elizabeth Bland; and numer ous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 10, at the Living Mission United Methodist Church with Pastor Deron Crocker offi ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. David Greenhaw WATKINSVILLE 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 preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, 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 grandparents. Harvey Lewis and Mary Jones Greenhaw, Watkins ville; sister andbroth- er-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 11, 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 daugh ter of the late Sam and Starkie Raiford. She attend ed 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; brothers, Aker (AP) Raiford and Edward Raiford; sons, Larry Grimes and Herbert Grimes; grand sons, 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; daughters 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 grandchil dren; a host of great-grand children, great-great-grand- children, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4, at Mt. Pleasant CME Church with the Rev. Tommy Tillman officiating. Burial was in Commerce Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Irene Grizzle WINDER - Irene Thomas Grizzle, 84, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at Winder Health Care in Winder, fol lowing an extended illness. Born on August 25, 1925, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Bighum and Isebelle Pilgrim Kidd. She retired from Piedmont Laboratories and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Grizzle was preceded in death by her husband, Dello Grizzle; and a son, Paul L. Thomas. Survivors include a daughter, Linda S. Wilson, Winder; sons and daughters- in-law, Larry and Barbara Ann Thomas, Oakwood, Danny and Leslie Thomas, Gainesville, and Gary and Brenda Thomas, Winder; 10 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and 13 great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 11, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Drewery Loggins officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Rebecca Haggard ATHENS - Rebecca Hutchins Haggard, 55, died Sunday, June 7, 2009. A native of Jackson County, she was the daugh ter of Herbert Marlyn and Loutrelle Chandler Hutchins of Danielsville. She retired after 30 years with the University of Georgia, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Haggard was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Hutchins Teal. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her hus band, Robert M. Haggard; sons and daughter-in-law, Clint and Erin Haggard, Houston, Texas, and Russell Haggard, Athens; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Cathy Hutchins, Braselton; grand daughter, Reagan Haggard; and several nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Revs. Larry Elliott and Dayton Logan officiating. Burial was in Ila Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 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 hus band, 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; sis ters, 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 11, 2009. Edith Hornig HOSCHTON - Edith Hornig, 70, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. She was a former resident of New York and had resided here for the past eighteen years. Mrs. Hornig was pre ceded in death by her hus band, Vernon Hornig. Survivors include chil dren and spouses, Kelly and Don Merrill, Winder, Adele and Mike Shannon, Auburn, Richard and Amy Dana, Fulton, N.Y., and Kevin Dana, Oswego, N.Y.; friend, Isaac “Junior” Bentley, Winder; and fourteen grandchildren. Burial services will be held in Fulton, New York at a later date. continued on following page