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THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 9A-M Bom in Banks County, he was the son of the late Frank and Adell Forrester Morris. He was retired from the D.O.T. and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Ruth Reid Morris; a son, Bobby Morris; brothers, Wilton and Coleman Morris; and sister, Eunice Sheridan. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Linda and Steve Wehunt, Gainesville; daughter-in-law and her husband, Doris Morris and Jimmy Anglin, Maysville; grandchildren, Amy Lunsford, Cindy Wehunt, Ashley Morris and Reggie Morris; great-grandchil dren, Dylan Mitchell, Tori Lunsford, Ansley Lunsford and Zane Novotny. Luneral services were held Tuesday, July 28, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph O. Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Luneral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. (622) Wilson Nix COMMERCE - Wilson Nix, 89, died Lriday, July 24, 2009, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. Bom in Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Alma Montgomery Nix. He was retired from Roper Pump and was a member of Hudson Lodge #294 L&AM and the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mr. Nix was pre ceded in death by his wife, Geneva Kesler Nix. Survivors include a son, Tommy Nix, Nicholson; daughters, Brenda Woodall, Toccoa, and Rita Wilson, Commerce; daughter-in-law, Pat Nix, Maysville; sisters, Lydia Allen, Gainesville, and Leita Nix, Commerce; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Luneral services were held Sunday, July 26, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Luneral Home with the Revs. Johnny Ray and B obby Ivester offici ating. Burial was at Jackson Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Luneral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. (622) Dorothy Oldham COLBERT - Dorothy Nelle Oldham, 75, died Lriday, July 10, 2009. Bom in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Golden G. and Jessie A. Lowe Archer. She was retired from Southern Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Survivors include her hus band of 51 years, Donald C. Oldham; a daughter, Melanie Kaye Patton, her husband James H. and grandchildren, James W. Patton, Savanah E. Patton and Duncan E. Patton of Comer; and a number of nieces and nephews. Luneral services were held Sunday, July 12, at Lord & Stephens Chapel with the Revs. Dan Luller, Irvin Goss and Bob Nash officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord & Stephens Luneral Home West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. (081) ‘Rich’Phillips GAINESVILLE Ethelene “Rich” Phillips, 92, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at New Horizon Nursing Home following an extended illness. Bom on March 16, 1917, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Amie and Nellie Sheridan Rich. She was a retired seam stress and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Lletcher P. Phillips. Survivors include a daughter, Marie Phillips Rogers, Gainesville; broth er, Clyde Rich, Gainesville; granddaughters and spous es, 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. Luneral services were held Thursday, July 23, in the chapel of Memorial Park Luneral Home with the Revs. James Woods and Wayne Hicks officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Luneral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. ‘Tony’Poole GAINESVILLE Anthony Lamar “Tony” Poole, 58, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center fol lowing an extended illness. Born on November 23, 1950, in Hall County, he was the son of Geraldine Harris Poole of Lula and the late Wallace J. Poole and. He worked as a con struction contractor during his lifetime, was a veteran, having served in the United States Army, and was a member of TimberRidge Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Beth Poole, their daughter, Isabelle “Izze” Poole; son, Mark Poole, Gainesville; daughter, Heather Poole, Gainesville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marty and Lynn Poole and the Rev. Scotty Poole and Redenna Poole, all of Lula; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue Ladd and the Rev. Maxey Ladd, Gainesville, and Rhonda Ryals and the Rev. Dwayne Ryals, Lula; and a sister, Darlene Nix, Lula. Luneral services were held Lriday, July 24, at TimberRidge Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. The Revs. Verner London, Ruel Martin and Dwayne Ryals officiated. Memorial Park Luneral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. (19075) ‘Lois’Rogers Annie Delois Rogers, 64, died Thursday, July 23, 2009. Bom in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin Muckle and Lona Moon Muckle. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Ellis A. Rogers; children, Raina Rogers, Ellis M. and Jeanine Rogers, Lamont and Tamisha Rogers, Anthony Rogers, and Christopher Rogers; grandchildren, Chelsey Rogers, Chasity Rogers, Ashley Rogers, Jade Rogers, Amber Harris, Devan te Rogers, Kayla Rogers, Jasmine Roberts, and Rhyan Rogers; sisters, Ida M. Sims and Dorothy Jackson; broth er, Henry Muckle; sisters- in-law, Evangelist Hattie Muckle, Christine Muckle and Angela Muckle; and several nieces and nephews. Luneral services were held Monday, July 27, from Barbers Creek Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jerry David and Ricky Howard officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. (19083) J.D. Saylors TOCCOA - J.D. Saylors, 64, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at his residence. Bom on June 14, 1945, in Hart County, he was the son of Dorothy Litzgerald 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 number of years, and loved to garden, read and cook. Mr. Saylors was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Lincannon Saylors; a stepson, Danny Vamer; 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 Lincannon, both of Commerce; eight grand children; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lorene and Jimmy Deal, DeLuniak Springs, Lla., 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 caregiv ers, Adam and Lisa Bearden, Cleveland. Luneral services were held Thursday, July 23, from the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Luneral 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 Luneral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. ‘Doc’Seay DANIELS VILLE Walter “Doc” Seay, 62, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Pauline Palmer and Sam Roy Seay. He was a vet eran, having served in the United States Army and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Seay was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Seay. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Gosnell Seay; children, Jason Seay and Crystal (David) Moore; a sister, Marie Bond; brothers, Lanier Seay and Joe Seay; three grandchildren; best bro, Anthony Anglin. Private services were held. Lord & Stephens Luneral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. (081) Karen Turner ALTO - Karen S. Oliver Turner, 46, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Habersham County Medical Center fol lowing a sudden illness. Born in Hall County on August 10, 1962, she was the daugh ter of B.L. Oliver of Alto and the late Magdalene Lackey Oliver. She was a clerk with the United States Lorestry, Albert International and Ace Hardware. She was a mem ber of Bethesda Lellowship and was musically inclined, having enjoyed playing the piano and singing. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by a brother, Adrian Oliver; and father-in-law, John William Turner. Survivors in addition to her father include her hus band, Jeffery Turner, Alto; a son, Shannon Turner, Alto; brothers, Every Oliver and Buck Oliver, both of Alto; mother-in-law, Hazel Howard and husband, L.G. Howard, Cleveland. Luneral services were held Saturday, July 25, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffm & Stewart Luneral Home with the Revs. Lred Enlow and John Graham officiat ing. Burial was in Yonah Congregational Holiness Church cemetery. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Luneral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. (19090) ‘Doc’ Vancel JEFFERSON - Dr. Tilman “Doc” Vancel, 80, died Saturday, July 25,2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Bom on June 10, 1929, in Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tenn., he was the son of the late Curtis and Ethel Vancel. His education was in the public schools of Tennessee and Lincoln Memorial University. After attending graduate school at Perdue University and the University of Tennessee, he completed his education at the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry. His dental practice in Jefferson was the delight of his and his wife Martha’s life for over 40 years. The sides were his home and relaxation, as he flew, using a skill he first learned in high school. He was a mason, a member of Victory Baptist Church, and associ ated dental organizations. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Martha Vancel, Jefferson; sons, Lewis Ray Vancel, Mulberry, Ind., and Harold D. Vancel, Jefferson; stepsons, Charles and Ronnie Stanley, Milledgeville; a sister, Statia V. Treece, Mulberry, Ind.; brother, Thomas Vancel, Thomasville; grandchildren, Curtis Vancel, Mulberry, Ind., Samantha and Dakota Poppe, Mulberry, Ind., and John Stanley, Milledgeville. Luneral services were held Tuesday, July 28, at Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiat ing. Burial was in the church cemetery. Serving as pall bearers were Curtis Vancel, Grant Siebert, Hoyt Harris, Bob Morgan, James Deaton, Damon Wilbanks, Dan Torbett and Bill Wentworth. Members of the Masonic Lodge served as Honorary Pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to your local Alzheimers organization. Evans Luneral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. (875-37.25) Drewey Vandiver BRASELTON - Drewey Bynam Vandiver, 84, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Bom in Franklin County, 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 daugh ter, Lisa Lynn Vandiver. He loved his family and grand children, fishing, gardening and woodworking, 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 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, July 24, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Holmes officiating. Burial was in Walnut Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. ‘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 officiat ing. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. July 30, 2009. 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. MAINSlREEtNEWS.COM JACKSON MADISON BRASELTON COMMERCE BANKS BARROW SPORTS OBITS Your Comments Basin authority seeks more water request Posted by Slafl Writer Monday. September 15, 2008 Comments (0) Over the objections of Jackson County and water authority will ask the state tor more tim MadisonJournal TODAY Covering Madison County, Georgia CommerceNews TODAY Covering Commerce, Georgia Purchase of house council MainStreetNews OBITS Banks, Barrow, Jackson and Madison Counties BARROWj OURNAL.com News about Barrow County, Ga. farm The Braselton News • Mike Buffington, editor Budget cuts may affect county Pasted by Krisfc Reed Ttioredey, September 11. 2008 Comments (2) By Kristi Reed With the economy wreaking havoc on Barrow County revenues, department heads are trying to cut expenses a they work to finalize the 2009 budget. [Full Story ■= 1 FY2009 Proposed Budget Overview - General Fund Recent Comments anon about Barrow firefighter to make ca Tue. 16,09,2008 QB:48 I went to the website to buy a calendar. 1 "forgetting* to mention that these guy are Jim Collins about Budget cuts may affect services Mon. 15,09,2008 23:15 BraseltonNewsTODAY Covering Braselton, Hoschton, Chateau Bon, Mil! Creek, West Jackson & Barrow County Sc se BanksNewsTODAY Covering Banks County Georgia MainStreetNews SPORTS Covering Sports in Your Community Leopards for Dawso Posted by Chris £ Sunday, Septsmt Comments {0} The Banks Coup have impressive This time the op[ Leopards defeat (1-2 overall, 1-1 total offense inch Justin Beasley. [ victory. The Leopards w of The Banks Co JacksonHerald TODAY Covering Jockson County Georgia updated: Basin authority seeks more time on Jefferson water request Pasted by Nike Buffington Wednesday. September 10. 2008 Comment (1) Overthe objections of Jackson County and the City of Jefferson, the regional water authority will ask the state for more time to 'comment' on a proposal to allow Jefferson to withdraw water from the North Oconee River. [ Full Story »]