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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 3B-M Obituaries Edna Bruce GAINESVILLE - Edna Emma Lee Bruce, 77, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at New Horizon West Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born on February 24, 1932, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Frank and Mattie Pauline Moon Roberts. She was retired from Fieldale Poultry and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Mrs. Bruce was pre ceded in death by her hus band, John Hubert Bruce; and brothers, James Roberts and Gene Roberts. Survivors include a daugh ter, Janet Bruce, Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Elizabeth Bruce and Jackie and Elaine Bruce, all of Gainesville; 10 grandchil dren; a sister, Grace Beckhart, Gainesville; and brother, Verner Roberts, Gainesville. Funeral services were held Friday, July 17, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Ray Martin officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (19075) Ricky Davis MONROE - Ricky Wayne Davis, 53, died Thursday, July 16, 2009. He was the son of Modell Montgomery of Winder and the late Frank Davis. He was an employee of Lanier Contracting. Survivors in addition to his mother include sons, Ricky Davis, Winder, and Joel Davis, Monroe; grandson, Zack Davis, Winder; sisters, Linette Casey, McDonough, Shirley Patton, Monroe, Marsha Knight and Latricia Fortner, both of Winder; brothers, Howell Davis, Mike Montgomery, Jeff Davis, Tim Montgomery, Ronnie Montgomery and Jerry Montgomery, all of Winder. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 22, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray Puckett and Kenneth Morrell officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Christian Church cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (18360) ‘Buford Heavy’ Duncan COMMERCE - Eric D. “Buford Heavy” Duncan, 60, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009. He was the son of the late O.D. Duncan and Lora Allen Duncan Carr of Braselton and stepfather, the late William Carr. He was a 1967 gradu ate of North Gwinnett High School, was a machinist by trade, but his passion was building dragsters and rac ing. He owned Buford’s Automotive in Commerce. Over the years he worked as crew chief for Jerome Bradford, Gary Brown and Warren Johnson, and during this time they each won a championship. Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by a niece, Dana Everett. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Beverly Dobbs Duncan, Commerce; sister and broth- er-in-law, Florence and Jim Garmon, Braselton; stepbroth er, Mike Carr, Pennsylvania; mother-in-law and father-in- law, Bill and Dorothy Dobbs, Marietta; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Ken Argo, Powder Springs; one niece; two nephews; and sev eral great-nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18, in the cha pel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Manus Please read then recycle. officiating. Burial was in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. H. Gary Fortson DEWY ROSE - H. Gary Fortson, 54, died Monday, July 13, 2009, following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Horace and Annie Laura Fortson and was preceded in death by his father-in-law, J.W. Davis. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Patricia Fortson; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Buddy Stephens; grand children, Tyler and Heather Stephens; sisters, Connie Carter, Lisa Candler, Elaine Short and Lynn Herman; brothers, Ronnie and Alex Fortson; mother-in-law, Patsy Davis; brother-in-law, Wayne Davis; a special niece; and a number of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 16, in the cha pel of Hicks Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Purvis officiating. Burial was in Elmhurst Cemetery. Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. Brett Johnson PENDERGRASS - Brett Donald Johnson, 37, died Friday, July 17, 2009, at Gwinnett Medical Center. Born in Fairfield County, Conn., he was the son of Bing and Nancy Christopherson Johnson of Hartwell. He was employed as a pharmacist with Publix. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Amelia Kay Fry Johnson, Pendergrass; a son, Jake Johnson, Pendergrass; sis ter, Stacy Vanden Heuvel, Hendersonville, N.C. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 19, at Commerce Presbyterian Church with the Rev. R. Monty Nelson offici ating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (622) James Lynn COMMERCE - James Michael Lynn, 30, died Thursday, July 16, 2009. He was the son of David Michael and Dianna Athey Lynn of Braselton. He worked as a claims adjuster with an insurance company and was a member of Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson. He enjoyed ATV riding, playing golf, and was a former youth minister, loved ones added. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Jennifer Armour Lynn, Commerce; a son, Peyton Michael Lynn, Commerce; grandparents, Lamar and Jackie Lynn, Braselton; grandmother, Barbara Wilson, Braselton; great-grandmoth er, Virginia Davis, Braselton; brother, David Lamar Lynn, Dacula; sister, Amanda Lynn Page, Carnesville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18, in the cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Mark Mobley and Jeff Bridges officiating. Burial was in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (S75) Charles McDaniel BETHLEHEM - Charles N. McDaniel, 81, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. Born on May 1, 1928, he was the son of Bridges and Leveda Wall McDaniel. He was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas and Herbert McDaniel. He was raised in Bethlehem by his grandmother, Jenny Doster McDaniel, follow ing the death of his mother when he was an infant. During the war at age 14 he worked briefly in the ship yards at Brunswick before joining the Merchant Marines at age 15 for one tour of duty. Following that he joined the Coast Guard. During World War II he served on Coast Guard Cutters in the waters off of France and the Northeast Coast of Canada and the US. He owned and operated Holiday6 Grocery in Winder following his retire ment. He was a Mason and Shriner, was a deacon at the First Christian Church in Winder, but in 1980 was ordained as a New Thought Minister at the Center for Spiritual Awareness, and was thus able to work with alco holics who were incarcerated and “ready” to hear about AA. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Hassie Lee Stewart McDaniel; daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Hank Hilderbrand, Jackson, Debbie McDaniel, Bethlehem, and Marsha and David Gooch, Jefferson; grandchil dren and spouses, Henry and Cassie Hilderbrand, Johns Creek, Jeremy and Lynne Hilderbrand, Stockbridge, Chuck and Maureen Gooch, Bethlehem, and Kellee Gooch, Nashville, Tenn.; three great grandchildren; one niece; and numerous cousins. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. Irene Morris WINDER - Irene Cox Morris, 97, died Thursday, July 16, 2009. Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Fred E. and Missouri Austin Cox. She was a member of Midway Christian Church and was retired from the garment business as a floor supervisor. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Morris; and a brother, Reese Cox. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and Charlotte Morris; grand children, Mike Morris and Patti Faglier; great-grand children, Drew Morris, Ryan Morris and Brooke Pitts; and a sister, Marguerite Mooney, Winder. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. A1 Garvin officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (18360) ‘Rich’Phillips GAINESVILLE Ethelene “Rich” Phillips, 92, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at New Horizon Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born on March 16, 1917, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Arnie and Nellie Sheridan Rich. She was a retired seamstress and was of the Baptist denomina tion. Mrs. Phillips was pre ceded in death by her hus band, Fletcher P. Phillips. Survivors include a daugh ter, Marie Phillips Rogers, Gainesville; brother, Clyde Rich, Gainesville; grand daughters and spouses, Lynn Rogers, Jane and Brian Bowmar, all of Gainesville, and Susan and Chuck Titshaw, Hoschton; great-grandsons, Kristopher Bowmar and Matthew Bowmar, both of Gainesville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 23, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. James Woods and Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (19075) Allen Reed PENDERGRASS Allen Glenn Reed, 26, died Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Lisa (Whisnant) Pruitt and stepfather, Tommy L. Pruitt, of Pendergrass. He loved to fish, listen to music and play video games, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather include sisters, Melinda and Jennifer Pruitt, both of Pendergrass; grandparents, Jessie and Gary Reed, Gainesville, and Linda Gregory, Pendergrass; a special friend, Trent Gibbs, Gainesville; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 19, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Wilson officiating. Burial was in Hopewell Baptist Church cemetery. Memorial South Park Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (19078) J.D. Saylors TOCCOA - J.D. Saylors, 64, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at his residence. Born on June 14, 1945, in Hart County, he was the son of Dorothy Fitzgerald Saylors of Toccoa and the late J.B. Saylors. He had lived in Commerce for 15 years before making Toccoa his home. He worked for Stovall Building Supplies for a num ber of years, and loved to garden, read and cook. Mr. Saylors was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Fincannon Saylors; a stepson, Danny Varner; and brother, Guy Saylors. Survivors in addition to his mother include a daugh ter, Lori Saylors, Toccoa; son, JD Saylors Jr., Toccoa; stepchildren, Dana Herron and Larry Fincannon, both of Commerce; eight grand children; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lorene and Jimmy Deal, DeFuniak Springs, Fla., and Carolyn Bearden, Cleveland; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Peggy Saylors, Aaron and Joyce Saylors, and Travis and Grace Saylors, all of Toccoa; special caregivers, Adam and Lisa Bearden, Cleveland. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 23, from the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree- Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating. Burial was in the Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Marvin Brown officiating at the graveside service. Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. Estelle Seay GAINESVILLE - Estelle G. Seay, 87, died Friday, July 17,2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born on October 17, 1921, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Lilly Dora Smith Grizzle. Her first job was at New Holland Mill for 10 years and her second job was the first female inspector for the Department of Agriculture, where she retired after 24 years of service. She was a member of Montgomery Memorial Baptist Church, and was loved and famous world wide for her beautiful quilts and her sewing. She loved camping and fishing and was a good carpenter, loved ones stated. Mrs. Seay was preced ed in death by brothers, Kelice Grizzle, Charlie Grizzle and Frank Grizzle; and a sister, Louise Grizzle. Survivors include her hus band of 32 years, B. Fred Seay, Gainesville; stepson and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Peggy Seay, Hull; broth ers and sisters-in-law, J.W. and Mae Grizzle, Junior and Olla Mae Grizzle, and D.C. Grizzle, all of Gainesville, and Bobby and Ellen Grizzle, Fort Valley; sisters and brothers- in-law, Geraldine and Woody Dunmire, Seattle, Wash., and Linda and J. Donald Smith, Gainesville; sisters-in-laws, Linda Grizzle, Gainesville, Mary S. King, Bonaire, and Lucille Jacks, Maysville. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 19, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Grizzle officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Gainesville, GA 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (19075-38.45) Byron Skinner WINDER - Byron Bernard Skinner, 82, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at his resi dence. 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 chil dren and spouses, Charles and Rae Skinner, Linda and Jeff Williams, all of Winder, Gary and Rebekah 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 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 23, 2009. 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 teach er 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 preced ed 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 nephews; two great-nephews; David and Bowen Freeman. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 18, at Daniels ville Baptist Church. Burial was in Danielsville City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Fogg, Barry Smith, David Freeman, Ben Black, Bowen Freeman and Gary Gennerich. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009 Drewey Vandiver BRASELTON - Drewey Bynam Vandiver, 84, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born in Franklin County, Ala., he was the son of the late William Lonnie and Ludie (Garrett) Vandiver. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Vandiver was preced ed in death by sons, Mark Daniel Vandiver and Hoyt Lee Vandiver; and a daughter, Lisa Lynn Vandiver. He loved his family and grandchildren, fishing, gardening and wood working, loved ones stated. Survivors include his lov ing wife of 63 years, Alma (Baker) Vandiver, Braselton; daughters and son-in-law, Rosie Mae and Walter Clark, Winder, Imojean Mull, Jonette and Walter Storey, all of Jefferson; son and daughter- in-law, Harold D. and Carol Vandiver, Braselton; 13 grand children; 28 great-grandchil dren; five great-great-grand- children; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m., at Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (1907s). ‘Judy’ Whitehead COMER - Evelyn “Judy” Jeanette Whitehead died Monday, July 20, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Dorothy Whitehead. Survivors include broth ers, Ronald and Eugene Whitehead. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 23, at the Providence Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Albert Vaughn officiating. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 23, 2009. (081) Obituaries will now be charged $35 per notice for 250 words or less and the notice will be published in all six newspapers covering Banks, Barrow, Jackson and Madison counties. Over 250 words will be charged at 15 cents per word. There will be no charge for the online posting to our websites. Photographs remain free if the family chooses to send one. Your contact for placing obituary notices is Betty Small. She can be reached at obits@mainstreetnews.com or by phone at 706-367-1861. Email obits to: obits@mainstreetnews.com Fax to: 706-387-5431