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PAGE 4B-M MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 Obituaries Ralph Autry ILA - Ralph Howard Autry Jr., 41, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at his residence. Born in Winder, he was the son of Ralph Howard Autry Sr. of Statesboro and Patricia Ann Thompson Sailors and stepfather, Richard Sailors. Survivors include his wife, Angela Joan Howard Autry; children, Ralph Howard Autry III, Angel Autry and Corey Autry, all of Ila; stepchildren, John Dembeck, Rebecca Dembeck, Tammy Dembeck, William Nunamaker, all of Ila; brothers and sisters, Nancy Everett, Ila, Adrienne Autry, Buford, Michael Autry and Scott Autry, both of Ila, John Autry, Nicholson; step brothers, James and Charles Benton; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Thursday, August 27, at Huff Cemetery in Watkinsville. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (081) Eugene Brown ALTO - Eugene Thomas Erwin Brown, 76, died Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Fred Joshua and Olivia Rebecca Sears Brown. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in Korea. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Margaret Latty Brown; sons, Thomas Eugene Brown and Arthur Howard Brown, both of Commerce, and Alex Marvin Brown, Clarkesville; daughter, Juanita Brown Quiroz, Alto; adopted children, Melody Denise Holcomb and John Howard Brown; sisters, Patsy Gowder, Gainesville, and Commie Love, Forest Park; 30 grandchildren; and 41 great- grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, from the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Donald Wilson and Jim Yeoman offi ciating. Burial was in the Center Grove Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (476) Frank Coile DANIELSVILLE - Frank Melvin Coile, 60, died Monday, August 24, 2009, at his residence. Born in Madison County on September 19, 1948, he was the son of the late W.H. and Jessie Booth Coile. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Coile was preceded in death by a brother, Randall Coile; and a sister, Shirley Hayes. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hattaway Coile, Danielsville; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Scott and Amy Coile, Winterville; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Chad Hart, Royston; grand children, Rylee Grace Coile, Coleman Coile and Will Hart; brothers, Donald Coile, Columbus, and Doyle Coile, Mill Springs, N.C., Thurmond Coile, Brooksville, Fla., and Russ Coile, Danielsville; and a sister, Billie Jo Richards, Decatur. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 27, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Matt Calvert and Mr. Odis Graham officiating. Burial was in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pruitt Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (160) Please read then recycle. Maurisa Damons JEFFERSON - Maurisa Sellers Damons, 9, died Friday, August 28, 2009. A native of LaGrange, she was the daughter of Suzanne Sellers and Daniel Damons. She was a student at Jefferson Elementary School and attended the Kingdom Hall in Jefferson. She will be remem bered as a friendly and sweet little angel who never met a stranger. Survivors in addition to her parents, include sisters, Mysterri Maxwell Damons, Mary LaShaun Damons and Haley Damons; a brother, Bryan Austin Sellers; grand mother, Barbara Ann Sellers Hughes; grandfather, Freddie Gene Damons; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, at Fairfield Baptist Church in Statham. Burial was in the church cemetery. Cousins and uncles served as pallbearers. Nieces served as flower girls. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (081) Kenneth Edenfield COMMERCE - Kenneth Edenfield Jr., 47, died Saturday, August 29, 2009. Born on February 26, 1962, in West Palm Beach, Fla., he was the son of Alice Sharpton Edenfield of Commerce and the late Kenneth Edenfield Sr. He was a homebuilder and a realtor. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Cindy Adcock Edenfield; daughters, Kelly Cronic, Kelsey Edenfield, both of Commerce; sons, Chris Cronic, Tyler Edenfield III, both of Commerce; brothers, Michael Edenfield, and Bruce Edenfield, both of Commerce, and Jon Edenfield, Atlanta; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 1, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial was in the Evans Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund for Kelsey and Tyler, P.O. Box 234, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (875) Clairene Ferguson WATKINSVILLE Clairene Williams Ferguson, 78, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Ferguson was the daugh ter of Omar Jackson and Hettie Damron Williams and was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Terry Ferguson and grandson, William Steven Morris. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her hus band, Cecil Edward Ferguson, Athens; daughters and sons- in-law, Cynthia Gay and Mark A. Savage, Watkinsville, Dana Ferguson and Danny Morris, Bishop, and C. Kim and Joey S. Leverette, Gainesville; son, Kevin C. Ferguson, Auburn; brother and sister- in-law, Howard E. and Joann Williams, Athens; sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Stiles Lovern, Bogart; grand children, Andrew M. Savage, Amanda Savage Dalton and husband, Jeremy, Alan Michael Savage, Matthew K. Morris, Megan E. Morris, Harrison C. Morris, Koey Leverette, Kara Grace Leverette, and Charlie Leverette; great-granddaugh ter, Amelia May Dalton; and a number of nieces and neph ews. Graveside services were held Thursday, August 27, at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Fredrick Rowell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622. Bernstein Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. Ruth Fitzpatrick COMMERCE - Ruth Beck Fitzpatrick, 93, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Zula Wood Beck. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was preceded in death by her husband, O.B. Fitzpatrick; a son, Harold Fitzpatrick; and grandson, Billy Wayne Duncan. Survivors include daugh ters, Lois Sergent and Louise Seagraves, both of Commerce; sons, Aubrey Fitzpatrick, Commerce, and Donald Ivie, Jackson; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Douglas Duncan and Henry Webb offi ciating. Burial was in Wesley Chapel Community Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (622) Stephen Ginn ROYSTON - Stephen Harrison Ginn, 10, died Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Born in Clarke County on July 23, 1999, he was the son of Frank and Robin Tardy Ginn, both of Royston. He was a fourth grade stu dent at Royston Elementary School and was a member of the Royston First United Methodist Church. He was an avid sportsman in which he enjoyed golf, basketball, football, baseball, and video games. Stephen enjoyed life and everyone who crossed his path, and everyone he crossed paths with felt like wise. Stephen was preceded in death by grandfathers, Jim Tardy and Olin Ginn. Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Catherine Michele Ginn, Royston; grandmothers, Suzanne M. Ginn, Stone Mountain, and Clair S. Tardy, Athens; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who loved him dearly. A celebration of his life was held Saturday, August 29, at the Royston First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mac Enfinger officiat ing. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. Uncles were pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Rotary Student Program, P.O. Box 61327, Savannah, GA 31420. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (160) Dennis Gipson CARNESVILLE - Dennis D. Gipson, 72, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at his resi dence. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Tarsus and Leona Baird Gipson. He was a member of Bethel Holiness Church and was retired from Gold Kist. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Walls Gipson, Carnesville; daughter, Chanda Gipson, Carnesville; sons, Tracy Gipson, Carnesville, and Mark Gipson, Bogart; sis ters, Lois Phillips, Nicholson, Berdie Mae Dockery, Riverdale, and Jean Watkins, Siloam; brother, Horace Gipson, Grayson; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Eugene Walls and Stevie Coomes offi ciating. Burial was in Bethel Holiness Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (622) Rex Griffeth WINDER - Rex Griffeth, 77, died Friday, August 28, 2009. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Emory Edward and Emma Nancy Peevy Griffeth. He was a member of the Bethlehem First Methodist Church and was owner of Winder Finance Company until he retired in 2007. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Turnbull Griffeth; Winder; daughters and sons- in-law, Shelia and Jimmy Hunt, Kathy Dockery, both of Winder, and Charlene and Mike Ray, Athens; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother, Ed Griffeth, Bethlehem; sister, Mary Anthony, Bethlehem; and several nieces and neph ews. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 30, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Parker Benson and Donnie Pennington officiat ing. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (18360) ‘A.D.’Hayes BRASELTON - Albert David “A.D.” Hayes, 81, of Braselton, died Monday, August 31, 2009. A former resident of Snellville for 25 years, then moving to Jackson County, he was the son of the late C.A. and Annie Hayes. He was founder of Hayes Auto Service and also president of Hayes Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep of Lawrenceville and Gainesville. He was a found ing member of Independent Garage Owners, was a Gwinnett County Rotarian, was on the board of direc tors for the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, and was president of the Georgia Florida Charolais Cattleman Association. He loved boat ing, ranching, and raised Charolais cattle. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ann Hayes; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael David and Sherry Hayes, Albert Terry and Sandra Hayes, all of Hoschton, Tim Ellis and Carolyn Hayes, Gainesville; brother and sis ter-in-law, Donald Eugene and Julia Hayes, Buford; grandchildren, Chad, Jeremy, Tracey, Matt, and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Molly, Ellie, Adam, Cooper, Lauren, Trevor, Bryan, A.J., Cassidy, and Brooke. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 2, at Blackshear Place Baptist Church with Pastor Gary Rustad officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park South Cemetery. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta, GA 30359 or 404- 325-2020. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (19078) ‘Don’Hix JEFFERSON - William Donald “Don” Hix Jr., 68, died Saturday, August 29, 2009. Born on March 27, 1941, in Jackson County, he was the son of Vannie Freeman Hix, Jefferson, and the late William Donald Hix Sr. He was a sales man for the Ford Motor Company for 39 years, a member of the Living Word Worship Center, and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Peggy Lonney Hix, Jefferson; daughters, Rhonda Hix Dodd, Alto, Roxanne Hix Heimlich, Jackson, Wyo.; sons, Roger Allen Hix and Rowland Eric Hix, both of Jefferson, sis ter, Peggy Ann Hix, Jefferson; brother. Butch Hix, Jefferson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 1, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Terry Fowler Sr., Ronald Wilson and Dennis Kesler officiat ing. Burial was in the Evans Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502-0500. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (875) ‘Bobbie’King MAYSVILLE - “Bobbie” King, 83, died Saturday, August 29, 2009. Survivors include her hus band, Brooke King; chil dren, Betty Jean Roberts, Montgomery, Ala., Melda (Don) Tharpe, Gainesville, Larry Lamar Roberts, Hoschton; special loved one, Dale Gulledge, Montgomery, Ala.; grandchildren, Karla (Jeff) Wolfe, Trina Tharpe, Jason (Nikki) Tharpe, Ashli Roberts, Adam (Elizabeth) Roberts; seven great-grand children; brother, Leon Murphy, Dacula; sister, Sarah Barron, Dacula; sisters-in- law, Elizabeth King (James Parker) Jenkins, Selma, Ala., Henrietta King (Steve) Polk, San Antonio, Texas; brother- in-law, William Armfield (Lou) Brooke, Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and beloved pet, “Prissy.” Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, at Tom M. Wages Funeral Service Lawrenceville Chapel. Burial was in Gwinnett Memorial Park. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Lawrenceville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. Kathryn Langley KERNERSVILLE, N.C - Kathryn Marie Haulbrook Langley, 59 was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 27, 2009, after suf fering from a rare form of cancer that she battled with courage, bravery, and dignity. She dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother to her family who will miss her and love her, until we all draw our last breath. Kathryn was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church but attended Triad Baptist Church in Kernersville, N.C. Mrs. Langley was preceded in death by her brother, Stan Haulbrook. Survivors include her hus band, Terry L. Langley; daugh ter and son-in-law, Allison and Mitchell Baine, daughter, Erin Langley, Kernersville, N. C.; parents W.C. and Carol L. Haulbrook; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Tess Haulbrook Maysville; broth er, Chris Haulbrook, Marietta; sister-in-law, Alice Haulbrook, Speedwell, Tenn.; brother-in- law, Larry Langley; sister-in- law, Peggy Willis and her hus band Robert, Atlanta; grand daughter, Tiffany Frier and her husband, Adam; grandson, Brandon Baine and his fiance Amber Reeves; great-grand son, Elijah Frier, Kernersville, N.C.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins in North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. The immediate family gathered for a final goodbye led by prayer from Pastor Rob Decker of Triad Baptist Church, N.C. Scattering of her ashes will be conducted at the Maysville Cemetery, Maysville, offi ciated by Pastor Brian of Maysville Baptist Church, tentatively set for Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 4 p.m. Fly like the wind Kathy, fly like the wind! Online condolences may be sent to the Haulbrook/Langley family at www.Pierce- JeffersonFuneralService.com. In lieu of flowers please direct any donations/con tributions to Triad Baptist Church, Kernersville, NC, or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston- Salem, NC, 27101. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. ‘Fatback’ McDaniel BETHLEHEM - Bobby “Fatback” McDaniel, 73, died Monday, August 31, 2009. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Garfield and Martha Vanderford McDaniel. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. Mr. McDaniel was preceded in death by a daugh ter, Sally Rebecca McDaniel. Survivors include his wife, Eileen J. Barnes, Bethlehem; sons, Mike McDaniel, Flowery Branch, Mitch McDaniel, Claxton; daughters, Melinda Poss, Gainesville, Jennifer Hamrick, Chamblee; step children, Darlene Price, Bethlehem, Chris McAfee, Athens, and Wanda Willard, Chamblee; sisters, Demp Royster and Pearl McDaniel, both of Winder; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 4, at 2 p.m., in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. A1 Garvin officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. Correction Justin Newberry The Justin Newberry obit that ran the week of August 26, 2009, contained an incor rect phone number. The memorial contribu tions contact phone number should have been 706-296- 6779 instead of 706-296- 8779. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused. Charlene Phillips COMER - Charlene Hall Phillips, 46, died Monday, August 24, 2009. Survivors include her hus band, Carey Dion Phillips; daughters. Summer and Skylar Phillips; brothers, James, Calvin, Joe, Doug, John and Frank Phillips; sisters, Gladis Johnson, Sarah Brown, Linda, Magalyn, Elizabeth Hall; sis- ters-in-law, Beatrice Hall and Katie Hall; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, August 28, at New Covenant Worship Center. Burial was in Holly Creek Church Cemetery in Comer. Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (19195) Ada Sanders COMMERCE - Ada Preston Sanders, 98, died Thursday, August 27, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Lambert and Edna Ray Sanders. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church and was employed by Commerce Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband, Williford William Sanders. Survivors include daughters, Willard Lee Pruitt, Cornelia, and Mary Will Cochran, Dalton; a son, Preston Billy Ray Sanders, Commerce; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and five great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. David Harbin and Charles Crabbe officiating. Burial was in Banks Memorial Gardens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. September 3, 2009. (622) Lillie Mae Seabolt JEFFERSON - Lillie Mae Pruitt Seabolt, 94, died Friday, August 28, 2009. Born on August 30, 1914, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ben continued on following page