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THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 9A-M lla Roberts JEFFERSON - lla Jane Skelton Roberts, 89, died Thursday, July 9, 2009. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and lla Phillips Skelton. She was a retired seamstress and a mem ber of White Plains Baptist Church. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her hus band, Lewis Roberts; broth ers, Harold Skelton and Gene Skelton; sisters, Beatrice Doster and Lessie Cooper. Survivors include her daugh ters, Jackie Roberts and Duvina Borders, both of Jefferson; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 11, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffrey Bell offi ciating. Burial was in the White Plains Baptist Church ceme tery. Pallbearers were Herman Brock, Eddie Whiting, Herbert Skelton, Larry Banks, Bosie Griffith and Terry Turner. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspaper, Inc. July 16, 2009. (875) Byron Skinner WINDER - Byron Bernard Skinner, 82, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at his residence. He was the son of the late Than and Lena Doster Skinner and was a retired superinten dent with the Barrow County Department of Roads and Bridges. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Morrow Skinner; and a great- granddaughter, Stephanie Nicole Wright. Survivors include children and spouses, Charles and Rae Skinner, Linda and Jeff Williams, all of Winder, Gary andRebekah Skinner, Jefferson; grandchildren. Bill and Penny Skinner, Leabee Skinner, Kristie and Tim Dove, Jennifer and Randy Faulkner, Clayton Skinner, Krista and Todd Bruce and Rachel Skinner; 14 great grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; sister, Louise Patton, Winder; and brother, Myron Skinner, Bethlehem. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 16, in the cha pel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. John Briscoe officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 16, 2009. (19080) Almeda Smith WINDER - Almeda Smith, 79, died Friday, July 10, 2009. A native of Blount County, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Emory and Mary Jane Pruett Simpson. She was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her hus band, Lagree Smith; sons, Ken Smith and Gary Smith; and siblings, Ellis Simpson, Calvin Simpson, Mag Simpson, Alma Carlyle, and Lillie Belle Mote. Survivors include children, Tim Smith, Auburn, and Kim Phillips, Winder; grandchil dren, Jamie Martin, Cody Smith, Lee Smith and Madison Phillips. Funeral services were held Monday, July 13, in the cha pel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester Hall offi ciating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 16, 2009. (19080) Boyd Stowe COMMERCE - Boyd Samuel Stowe, 87, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the St. Mary's Hospice House. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late William Hoyt and Nellie Mae Adams Stowe. Mr. Stowe was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy L. Ingram Stowe, and was a veteran, hav ing served in the United States Army in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign (Japan). Survivors include chil dren, Dennis (Penny) Stowe, Pendergrass, and Brenda (Grady) Hogg, Morganton, N.C.; grandchildren, Jennifer Stowe, Robert Daniel Hogg, David Brian Hogg, John Edward Hogg; great-grandson, Trevor M. Hogg; sister, Inez Dixon; and a brother, William Hoyt Stowe. Graveside services were held Sunday, July 12, from the Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Hayes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Hospice House or a charity of the donor’s choosing. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 16, 2009. (476) Charlene Strickland ATHENS - Charlene Broome Strickland, 88, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. Born on July 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Susan Broome. She was an economics teacher for 31 years before retiring, having taught many of those years at Madison County High School. She was of the Baptist denomination and a member of Danielsville Baptist Church. Mrs. Strickland was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Strickland. Survivors include sis ters, Jimmie Lou Benton, Jacksonville, Fla., Willie Ruth Freeman, Lincolnton; a niece, Linda Gennerich; two neph ews; two great-nephews; David and Bowen Freeman. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 2 p.m., at Danielsville Baptist Church. Burial will be in Danielsville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Fogg, Barry Smith, David Freeman, Ben Black, Bowen Freeman and Gary Gennerich. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, July 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 16, 2009. (18360). Email obits to: obits @ mainstreetnews .com. Fax to 706-387-5431. The charge is $35 for the first 250 words and 15 cents per word thereafter. Photos can be submitted free of charge. There is no charge for online posting to our website. 6^r// c 4y/p f ft/Uc/tAffilf cMNh -Mj so <!9 Please join us to Celebrate the life of Mrs. Charlene Strickland. 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