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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 5B-M Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Chad Hubbard LULA - Chad Hubbard, 31, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief ill ness. Born on February 17, 1978, in Hall County, he was the son of Robert J. and Darlene Elaine Walter Hubbard, Gainesville. He attended Gainesville High School, worked at Milliken & Company in New Holland, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his grandfather, Emory Hubbard; a sister, Kim Roper; and brother, Michael Hubbard. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Ashley Hubbard, Lula; sons, Tyler and Jackson Hubbard, both of Lula; brother, Jeff Hubbard, Gainesville; grand parents, Howard and Joan Bridges, Gainesville; and grandmother, Ruby Era Walter. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Chuck Crotzer and Matt Weathington 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. ‘Chip’Huff BOGART - Billy D. “Chip” Huff Jr., 53, died Thursday, June 4, 2009. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Rita Oldham Huff of Statham and the late Bill Huff Sr. He was a gradu ate of Oconee County High School and was a third gen eration of Huff Roofing and Contractors. Survivors in addition to his mother, include chil dren, Justin (Victoria) Huff, Carlton B. Huff and Alyson Huff, all of Athens; sisters, Vickie (Paul) Baker, Bogart, and Kay Huff, Nicholson; brother, Tim (Gail) Huff, Monroe; stepmother, Anita Huff, Athens; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 6, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. Burial was in Bogart Baptist Church cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. ‘Bill’ Hutchinson MADISON COUNTY - William “Bill" H. Hutchinson, 83, died Friday, June 5, 2009. Born on February 20,1926, in Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late George and Nell Hutchinson. iMaa&j — He was/is a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II in the Philippines, and was hon orably discharged in 1945 at the end of the war. He worked as a civil engineer when leav ing the Army, working for the City of Lynchburg, Arlington County, and retired from Fairfax County in 1987, all in Virginia. He was instrumen tal in being founding mem bers of the Warrenton Kennel Club, the Culpepper Kennel Club, and the Fredericksburg Kennel Club, all in Virginia. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary M. Hutchinson; daughters, Dale Scalici, Cynthia Smith and Karen Hutchinson; two grandsons; three granddaugh ters; four great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Memorial services will be held Monday, June 15, at 2 p.m., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, which is located at 498 Prince Ave., Athens. Burial will be conducted later in Maryland at Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Episcopal Relief and Development and any amount will be appreci ated. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Maj. Kevin Jenrette LULA - Maj. Kevin Michael Jenrette, 37, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, near Kapisa Afghanistan of wounds suf fered from an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Rd., Gainesville, GA 30504, on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, at 3 p.m., at Timber Ridge Baptist Church in Lula. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Patrick Jordan FLOWERY BRANCH - Patrick Jordan, 92, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on April 15, 1917, in Robbinsville, N.C., he was the son of the late Jeff and Mae Williams Jordan. He was a farmer and of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by his sister, Florence Jordan; and brother, Boyd Jordan. Survivors include his wife, Eloise Jordan, Flowery Branch; daughters and sons- in-law, Shirley and Sam Gosnell, Polly and Mike Robinson, Jackie and Jim Amber, all of Gainesville, Linda and Buddy Reed, Debbie and Tony Lovell, all of Flowery Branch; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Diana Jordan, Lula, Gene and Lynn Jordan, Clermont and David and Sandy Jordan, Gainesville; 16 grandchil dren, 15 great-grandchil dren; sisters, Bessie Jordan and Betty Milsaps, both of Robbinsville, N.C. Funeral services were held Monday, June 8, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Tony Lovell, Ronnie Lingerfelt and Ron Miller 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. Jerry Lassiter WINDER - Jerry Lassiter, 77, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Mr. Lassiter earned a bach elor's degree in music and was a band director when drafted into the Korean Wait He earned a master’s degree in accounting and became a Certified Public Accountant and was a co-partner in an accounting firm in Dallas, Texas. He became a partner in KPMG Accounting firm and was the coordinator of the Southeastern Regional Financial Institutions divi sion; was president and chief executive officer of First Federal Savings Bank of Georgia; and was a partner in C & L Consumer Finance. Mr. Lassiter was a direc tor of Financial Institutions Retirement Fund, White Plains, N.Y., and Electromagnetic Sciences, Duluth, Ga.; was a faculty member of the University of Georgia School of Banking and the School of Banking of the South, Baton Rouge, La.; was president and chief exec utive officer of First Federal Savings Bank of Georgia, Winder; was a guest writer of articles for professional pub lications; was a guest speaker at several of the annual meet ings of financial institutions; was a lifetime member of the Barrow County Historical Society; was chairman of the board of the Barrow County Industrial Development Authority; was chairman of the board of Barrow County Hospital; and was president of the Chamber of Commerce, where he started the pass ing of the cannon ball from the outgoing to the incoming president, and it is still being done 26 years later. Mr. Lassiter was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; the Georgia Society of CPAs and Texas Society of CPAs. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bobbye; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Wayne Barber, and Kay and Tom Morris; four grandchildren, Houston Barber, Clayton Barber, Hannah Morris and Haley Stapleton. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, in the cha pel of Smith Funeral Home, Winder, with the Rev. Jim Brooks officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: Peace Place, P.O. Box 948, Winder, Ga., 30680, First Christian Church, 275 North 5th Avenue, Winder, Ga., 30680 or Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, 1925 Century Boulevard, Suite 10, Atlanta, Ga., 30345-3315. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc., June 11, 2009. Grady Lovin AUBURN - Grady Lovin, 89, died Sunday, June 7, 2009. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Robert Early and Pearl Ann Hull Lovin. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed raising cattle and farming, loved ones stated. Mr. Lovin was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Moore Lovin; a son, Phillip Grady Lovin; brothers, Leearnel, Otis and Carson Lovin; and sisters, Pauline Stanley and Grace Ridgeway. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Lovin; a son and daughter-in-law, Blake and Carol Lovin, Auburn; daugh ter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Joe Thomas, Lilburn; grandchildren, Travis and Lisa Lovin, Leah and Allen Johnson, Robert and Laura Thomas; 10 great-grandchil dren; sisters, Alice Treadwell, Conyers, and Geneva Perkins, Statham. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 10, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Mac Palmer officiat ing. Burial was in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church - Building Fund, 280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Lowell Muse BOGART - Lowell Albert Muse, 80, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Killen, Ala., on June 7, 1929, he was the son of the late Albert Lester and Irma Ethel Compton Muse. He served in the Naval Reserves and was called to active duty during the Korean War, and was employed at TVA for several years after his discharge. Mr. Muse was preceded in death by a sister, Beth Clemmons. Survivors include wife, Edna Mae Muse; daughter and son-in-law, Judy Muse and Jim Battey, Conyers; son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Lee Ann Muse, Otto, N.C.; stepchildren and spouses, Jackie and Curtis Cox, Glouchester, Va., Diane White and John Hasenauer, Jefferson; sisters and brother- in-law, Nelda Jean and Jim Thigpen, Brentwood, Tenn., Mary Alice Colburn, Muscle Shoals, Ala., Brenda and Aric Baham, Richmond, Va.; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Monday, June 8, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Richard Norris DANIELS VILLE Richard Eugene Norris, 67, died Monday, June 8, 2009. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Earnest Eugene and Mary Frances Seymour Norris. He was retired from RESA as a computer technician, was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church, and had served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Sally Burnette Norris, Daniels ville; daughter, Vickie Norris Cape, Hull; sons, Paul Norris, Athens, and David Norris, Hull; stepsons, Rusty Melancon, Bogart, and Ben Melancon, Lawrenceville; sisters, Shirley Norris Sorrow, Athens, and Cathy Norris Ragsdale, Colbert; seven grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; five great-niec es; and five great-nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 10, in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30622. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Thomas Roberts ATHENS - Thomas E. Roberts, 78, died Sunday, June 7, 2009. Born on July 18, 1930, in Jefferson, he was the son of the late Bill and Pearl T. Roberts. He was a truck driver and was a member of the Living Word Worship Center. Survivors include his wife, Faye Roberts, Athens; daugh ters, Tracy Roberts and Viola Brookshire, both of Ila; sons, Bill Roberts, Decatur, Lewis Roberts, Statham, Lamar Roberts, Athens, Rodney Roberts, Jefferson; sister, Betty Ann Hardy, Athens; brother. Buddy Roberts, Winder; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 9, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. William Whitfield officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. FAX Obits to: 706-387-5431 Tony Stephens SAN DIEGO, CALIF. - Antonio “Tony" Damon Stephens, 37, formerly of Gainesville, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at UCSD Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Hall County on October 6, 1971, he was the son of Roger and Shirley Stephens, Alto. He had lived in California for the past 15 years. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his parents include his twin sisters, Sonya Stephens, Minneapolis, Minn., and Tonya Banks, Flowery Branch; nephews, Tavious Banks, Flowery Branch, and Jeremy Stephens, Minneapolis, Minn.; maternal grandmother, Ruby Browner, Gainesville; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 6, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Roger Stephens 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. Joel Tench ALTO - Dr. Joel Tench, 62, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at his residence follow ing a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Habersham County on December uuwyu — 12, 1946, he P™ was the son of the late Bryant Andrew and Velma Mathis Tench. He was a gradu ate of Piedmont College and Logan Chiropractic College, former owner of chiroprac tic businesses in Cleveland and Commerce and most recently taught at two local private Christian schools in Habersham County. He was a member of Compass Community Church, Athens, attended Harvest Christian Church in Clarkesville, and was a veteran having served in the United States Army. Dr. Tench was a loving hus band, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed, loved ones stated. Survivors include his lov ing wife of 35 years, Lynn Slaton Tench, Alto; son and daughter-in-law, Bryant and Jennifer Tench, Clarkesville; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Jim Tench, Cornelia; grandchildren, Katherine Tench and Andrew Tench, both of Clarkesville, niece, Jenny T. Sanders, Cornelia; nephew, Jay Tench, Cornelia; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A celebration of life service was held Monday, June 8, at the Harvest Christian Church with Pastor Rick Cox and the Rev. Craig Bayham officiat ing. Dr. Tench’s wishes were to be cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harvest Christian Church. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Sharon Tonge COMMERCE - Sharon Kay Tonge, 61, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at her resi dence. Born in Alachua County, Fla., she was the daughter of Noah A. Green, Land O’Lakes, Fla., and Ava E. Williams Reeves, Jay, Fla. She was a retired media para- professional at the Commerce City Schools. Mrs. Tonge was preceded in death by brothers, Noah A. Green III and James Leonard Green. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Sammy Tonge, Commerce; a daughter, Sammy Kay Fuller, Statham; son, Jim Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio; sis ters, JoAnn Jowers, Ocilla, and Mary Ann Knight, Cross City, Fla.; and five grand children. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m., in the chapel of Little- Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Pierce officiat ing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. The family has requested to omit flowers. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605-3007. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Major Williford WINDER - Major Williford, 45, died Monday, June 8, 2009. Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Mary Wilson ALABAMA - Mary E. Wilson, formerly of Jefferson, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Mrs. Wilson was preced ed in death by her husband Ralph W. Wilson. She was a member of Bethlehem First Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grand mother to her children, fam ily members stated. She is survived by daugh ters and son-in-law, Rachel W. and Travis Maples, Chelsea, Ala., and Martha Wilson Burger, Cumberland, Md.; two granddaughters, Ginger Burger Moon, Auburn, and Marybeth Burger, Sweden; and three great-grandchil dren. Graveside services were held Friday, June 5, at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Jefferson. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Bobbie Wright CORNELIA - Bobbie Wright, 75, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at her resi dence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County onNovember5,1933, she was the daughter of Vinnie Hicks Popham of Baldwin and the late Arvil Popham. She man aged Clarkesville Cleaners for 27 years, and was a mem ber of Level Grove Baptist Church, where she attended the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class and taught the children’s Sunday School Class. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and her beloved dog. Holly. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce White. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband of 53 years, Howard Wright, Cornelia; daughter and son- in-law, Karen and Bruce Standridge, Mt. Airy; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Pam Wright, Clarkesville; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Carol Popham, Clarkesville. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4, at Level Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Brian James and Terry Rice officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Debt Reduction or Building Funds at Level Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, GA 30531, or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 195, Baldwin, GA 30511. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. June 11, 2009. Email obits to: obits @ mainstreetnews. com