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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 13A-M Obituaries Bobby Barrett JEFFERSON - Bobby Barrett, 79, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Graveside services were held Sunday, September 27. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (622) C. Julian Bowman WINDER - C. Julian Bowman, 84, died Thursday, October 1, 2009, fol lowing a brief illness. A native of Barrow County, he was a mem ber of the First Baptist Church of Winder, and was a veteran of the United States Marines during World War II. He retired from American Freight in 1985 and then pursued dealing in real estate. He loved his fam ily, friends, gardening, the out doors, and his outreach program at church. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Marie Bowman; chil dren, Brenda Shepherd, Decatur, Dianne Turner and husband Ronald, Buford, Mike Bowman, Tucker; grandchildren, Susan McKinnon, Deanna Teel and Sherron Shaw; great-grandchil dren, Michael McKinnon, Julia Bernier, and Gordy Teel. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 4, in the sanc tuary of the First Baptist Church of Winder with John Talley offi ciating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (18360) Charles Bryant COMMERCE - Charles Edward Bryant, 64, died Thursday, October 2, 2009. Survivors include daugh ters, Becki Lane, Commerce, and Mary Ann McCrackin, Gainesville; sons. Josh Bryant, Nicholson, Andy Bryant and Christopher Bryant, Commerce; brothers, Gene Bryant, Topton, N.C., and Mark Bryant, Charlotte, N.C.; sisters, Burdell Church, Charlotte, N.C., and Annie Hensley, Andrews, S.C.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 5, at the Aquone Baptist Church in Andrews, N.C., with the Rev. Gene Bryant officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. IvieFuneral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (476) Mattie Chambers Mattie Hubbard Chambers, 100, died Sunday, October 4, 2009. Mrs. Chambers was preced ed in death by a daugh ter, Margaret A1 e w i n e ; and a grand- daughter, Mary Evelyn. Survivors include sons, Henry Chambers, Watkinsville, Claude Chambers Jr. and David Chambers, both of Nicholson; daughter, Evelyn Wilbanks, Nicholson; brother, Q.D. Hubbard, Andrews, N.C.; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grand children; and 17 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 8, in the cha pel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Alan Segraves officiat ing. Burial was in the Nicholson Cemetery. IvieFuneral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (476) ‘G.B.’ Freeman DANIELSVILLE George B. “G.B.” Freeman, Jr., 85, died Sunday, October 4, 2009. Born December 27, 1923, in Madison County, he was the son of the late George B. and Annie Ginn Freeman. Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by broth ers, Lee, Frank, Clinton and S.B. Freeman; and sisters, Nellie Hitchcock, Grace Gordon and Dorothy Escoe. He was a mem ber of Bluestone Baptist Church in Danielsville, and was a former member of Friendship Baptist Church for many years where he served as a deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He was retired from farming and as cus todian of the U.S. Post Office. Survivors include sisters, Gladys Rowland, Anderson, S.C. and Callie McLeskey, Hartwell; several nieces and nephews; and two special nieces who helped care for him, Mary Smith, Comer, and Barbara Pulliam, Royston. Graveside services were Tuesday, October 6, at Danielsville Memorial Gardens with the Revs. Ray Jenkins and Dayton Logan officiating. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (081) Bob Howe HOSCHTON - Bob Howe, 79, died Saturday, October 3, 2009. He was the son of the late Ray and Dorothy Hollowell Howe. Reared in Mobile, Ala., he was a former resident of DeKalb County and had resided in Hoschton for the past 11 years. Mr. Howe served in the United States Army from July 2, 1949 to April 4, 1952. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the 187 th Regimental Airborne Combat Team. He was deco rated with four Battle Stars, an Arrowhead, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Wings, Korean War Ribbon, U. N. Ribbon and Japanese Occupation Ribbon. Mr. Howe was a member of the V. F. W. and American Legion. He was a former president of Midway Little League in DeKalb County and coached little league baseball and football and also had played minor league base ball. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Gavin Howe, Hoschton; daughter, Jennifer Howe Henriott, of St. Augustine, Fla.; son. Redd Vincent Howe, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Corry Redd Howe, Ryan Brandon Howe, Mark Grover Henriott, Jr., Alexandra Howe Henriott, Megan Carter and Will Carter. A graveside service with mili tary honors was held Monday, October 5, at the Hoschton City Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Hoffman officiating. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (19080) Genell Kesler DAHLONEGA - Genell Fitzgerald Kesler, 76, formerly of Nicholson, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Gold City Convalescent Center. Born in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Harrison Grover and Mary Fowler Fitzgerald. She was a member of the Antioch United Methodist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Kesler was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Phillip Kesler. Survivors include daugh ters, Louise Martin, Dahlonega, Marie Kesler, Nicholson, and Mary Nell Ivie, Conyers; sons, Martin Kesler, Nicholson, Lonnie Gaines, Conversville, Tenn., Gene Gaines, Hull, Tommy Gaines, Caryville, Tenn.; broth ers, Leo Fitzgerald, Anderson, S.C., Chaffin Fitzgerald, St. Louis, Mo.; two lifelong friends, Francis Fortson and Miriam Perry; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 6, at the Antioch United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sanford Willard officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (622) ‘Andy’ Montgomery HEFLIN, LA. Andrew “Andy” Travis Montgomery Jr. 59, formerly of Hoschton, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at his residence in Heflin, La. Born on June 10, 1950, in Lampasas, Texas, he was the son of Evelyn Montgomery and the late Andrew Montgomery. He attended Hamilton High School in Hamilton, Texas, where he was active in band and FFA and graduated in 1968. He attend ed Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, where he was a member of the Alpha Zeta Fraternity and graduated in 1972 with a degree in Agricultural Education. Following gradu ation, he moved to Hoschton, where he taught high school and later owned and operated a video and electronics store in Hoschton. He attained the degree of Master Mason at Rockwell Lodge No. 191 in Hoschton and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Buford. He moved to Heflin, La. in February, 2009. Survivors in addition to his mother include a brother, Jim Montgomery; sisters and broth- ers-in-law, Carleigh and Todd Leake, Heflin, La., and Marcia and George Dickerson, Weston, Colo.; three nieces, Jessica Leigh Haynie and Melanie Cheek Kilburn, both of Hoschton, and Julie Cheek Miller, Dacula. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 10, at the Heflin United Methodist Church at 2 p.m., with Pastor Carol Heard officiating. Burial will be at Caradan Cemetery in Mills County, Texas. Memorials may be made in Andy’s memory to the charity of your choice. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. Charlie Elizabeth Mize NICHOLSON - Infant Charlie Elizabeth Mize, 6 weeks, died Monday, October 5, 2009. Survivors include her moth er, Stephanie Marie Mize, Nicholson; grandparents, David Mize, Carnesville, Nancy Hill, Nicholson; great-grandparents, Ken and Kathy Mize, Cornelia; aunts and uncles, Elizabeth Mize, Carnesville, Craig and Tonya Mize, Commerce, Kelly Mize, Cornelia, and Sherry and Luis Ortiz, Bogart. Graveside services were held Wednesday, October 7, in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Barry Steiner officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (875) ‘Buddy’Moore COLBERT - Olious Ervin "Buddy” Moore, 87, died Saturday, October 3, 2009. A native of Banks County, he was the son of the late Thomas Early and Mattie Carey Moore. He was a farmer. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cannon Moore; and a son, Ervin Moore. Survivors include daugh ters, Diane Slaton and Jane McCurley; a son, Marion Moore; nine grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 6, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home Madison Chapel with the Rev. David Edgar officiating. Burial was at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (081) Troy Owens NICHOLSON - Troy H. Owens, 76, died Sunday, October 4, 2009, at his residence. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Edgar and Anna Payne Owens. He was retired from Westinghouse. Mr. Owens was preceded in death by a daughter. Penny Owens Mann; and a brother, Harold Owens. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Henson Owens; daughters and sons-in-law, Troyce Ann and William Pawlowski, Colbert, and Barbara O. and David Elrod, Diamond Hill Community; brother and sisters and spous es, Susie Sumner, Alberta Santmyers, Van (Lee) Williams and Bill (Jean) Owens, all of Carnesville; son-in-law, Marty Mann, Danielsville; grandchil dren, Melanie Elrod Masters, Melissa Elrod and Dylan Mann. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 7, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in the Union Baptist Church cemetery. IvieFuneral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (476) Reba Parker LULA - Reba Segars Parker, 88, died Sunday, October 4, 20090, at her residence. Born on August 14, 1921, in Banks County, she was the daugh ter of the late William Andrew and Lou Ausburn Segars. Mrs. Parker was preceded in death by her husband, Vasco Parker; a daugh ter, Brenda Jordan; son, Russell Parker; seven sis ters; and one brother. She was a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. She was retired from the Banks County School System as a lunchroom worker with 14 years of dedicated service. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Shelby and Gene McDuffie, Baldwin, Jenni and David Gailey, Lula; son, Wayne Parker, Lula; sister, Lessie Mote, Baldwin; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one on the way. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 7, at the Rock Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. Terry Rice and Orton Deans officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Miley Parker, in memory of Reba Parker, to C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Foundation, 1835 Savoy Dr., Suite 102, Atlanta, GA 30341, or to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2150 Limestone Pkwy., Suite 222, Gainesville, GA 30501. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (499) Virginia Pittman NICHOLSON - Virginia Pittman, 73, formerly of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Born on June 6, 1936, in Fulton County, she was a home maker and member of New Hope Baptist Church, and a for mer member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford. Mrs. Pittman was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Diane Pittman. Survivors include her husband of 55 years. Chandler Pittman, Nicholson; daughters and sons- in-law, Lucy and Gene Pichard, Cumming, and Marie and Greg Bailey, Auburn; son and daugh- ter-in-law, Sam and Marla Sue Pittman, Nicholson; grandchil dren, Samantha Pestana, Nathan Pittman, Sabrina Bowen, Thomas Pittman, -Jonathan Bowen, Tabitha Bailey, Ethan Bailey, and Lauren Bailey; great-grandchil dren, Taylor Pestana and Hayden Barrentine; sister, Jean Marshall, Loganville; brother and sister-in- law, Johnny and Sherry Archer, Conyers; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law. Dot Parkerson, Duluth, Edna Adams, Monroe, Judy Cook and Joyce and Billy Pealock, all of Lawrenceville; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law. Bill and Nell Pittman, Monroe, and Rex Pittman, Auburn; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 3, in the cha pel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Stowers of New Hope Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (19077) ‘Belle’ Scoggins COMMERCE - Isabel “Belle” W. Scoggins, 80, died Thursday, October 1, 2009. Born in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Nola Mae Maney Wood. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a retired nurse. Survivors include her husband, Homer R. Scoggins, Commerce; sons and daughters-in-law, Amory and Tricia Scoggins and Aubry and Sheila Scoggins, all of Commerce; grandchildren, Sean, Seth, Nick, and Chad Scoggins; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 4, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Derry Oliver, Brad Wilson and Verlin Reese officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olive Baptist Church Bus Fund or Missions Fund, P.O. Box 37, Commerce, GA 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (622) ‘Jimmy Sweetman’ Seagraves COMMERCE - James Edgar "Jimmy Sweetman" Seagraves, 80, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at his residence. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Lovic Thurston and Lucy Burroughs Seagraves. He was the owner of Seagraves Sweetshop and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Commerce and the Lions Club. Mr. Seagraves was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Baxter. Survivors include his wife, Mary Crawford Seagraves, Commerce; sons and daughters- in-law, Stanley and Maxine Seagraves, Nicholson, and Tint and Denise Seagraves, Russellville, Ala.; a brother, Felton Seagraves, Milledgeville; sister, Ruth Pittman, Nicholson; grandchildren, Jennifer McClintock and husband Rory, Brad Seagraves, Blake Baxter, and T.J. Seagraves; great grandchild, Braden Seagraves; and son-in-law, Randy Baxter, Athens. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 1, from the First United Methodist Church of Commerce with David Bowen and the Rev. Billy Pittman offici ating. Burial was at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. Alvin Smallwood JACKSON - Alvin Lee Smallwood Jr., 82, formerly of Commerce, died Monday, October 5, 2009, at Vitas Hospice in Stockbridge. Born in Jackson County on June 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Alvin Lee Smallwood and Minnie Lee Smallwood Stockton. Mr. Smallwood was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Mary Edna Smith Smallwood; and nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include children, Robert Lee Smallwood and Mary Elaine Steadham, both of Jackson, and Melissa Hope Simmons, Locust Grove; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grand children; brothers, William (Bill) Stockton and Grady Stockton; and sisters, Helen Stockton and Mildred Brown. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 8, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Pastor David Graham offi ciating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (622) James Thatcher ROYSTON - James C. Thatcher, 61, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Virginia Thatcher; daugh ters and sons-in-law, Tina and Lamar Pullian, Tammy Bennett, Teresa Weaver, and Tracy and Terry Harris; grandchildren, Tony and Tonya Pullian, Joshua and Amanda Bennett, Kendra, Kristen and Nick Crawford, Erica Rice, Kelsey Harris; and a number of friends and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m., at Hicks Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Johnny Stowe and Janis Loggins officiating. Burial will be in the Concord Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, October 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (19105) Tim Taylor HOSCHTON - Tim Taylor, 50, formerly of Buford, died Thursday, October 1, 2009. Born on January 26, 1959, in Gwinnett County, he was the son of Minnie S. Taylor of Buford and the late Nelson Taylor. He was a 1977 graduate of North Gwinnett High School of Suwanee and was self-employed in the flooring industry. He was an avid hunter, golfer, and an outdoorsman. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife of nine years, Dege Taylor, Hoschton; goddaughter, Chrissa Lester; sisters, Gail Taylor McCuen, Buford, and Dawn Taylor Sisum, Hull; brother and sister-in- law, Mike and Nancy Taylor, Clarksville, Tenn.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, October 5, at Buford Church of God with Pastor Edward Davenport officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Flanigan Funeral Home for expenses of Tim Taylor in memory of Tim Taylor. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (19077) Zora Turner ATHENS - Zora P. Turner, 82, died Friday, October 2, 2009. A native of Hayward County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Wilson Trafford and Allie Jones Hinsley. She was a farmer during her life, but volunteered for several organizations. She was very active at her church. Friendship Baptist Church in Danielsville, assisted with the Madison County High School Senior Banquet for many years, and devoted a lot of her time at the Senior Center in Madison County. Mrs. Turner was pre ceded in death by her husband, J.H. Turner; brother, Doug Hinsley; sisters, Olive Chandler and Christine Rayford; and a half sister, Lucille Hughes. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Steve Bischoff, Sugar Hill, Trisha and Keith Nichols, Toccoa, Janet and Robby Escoe, Watkinsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Linda Turner, Hull, and Jeff and Katrina Turner, Resca; grand children, Scott Bolemon, Lauren Bullins, Alisha Scott, Brandon Escoe, Michael Turner Jr., Brittney Escoe, Stefani Turner, Samantha Turner, and Shyanne Turner; great-grandchildren, Taylor Bolemon, Tristan Bolemon, Payton Bullins, and Ashe Turner. Memorial services were held Sunday, October 4, at Friendship Baptist Church in Danielsville with the Revs. Larry Elliott and Dayton Logan officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Loren Smith Cancer Center, 1199 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30606. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (081) Lucille Wade LULA - Lucille Estelle Wade, 77, died Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on June 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late T.J. and Myrtle Poole Wade. She was retired from Carwood as a machine operator and was a member of Yonah Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by a brother, Otha L. Wade; and nephew Harold Wade. Survivors include sisters and brothers-in-law, Julia and Ernest Powell and Gertrude and Garnett Grier, all of Lula, Joyce and Eugene Franklin, Alto; sister- in-law, Elizabeth Couch, Alto; nieces and nephews, Christine Wilkes, Linda Warwick, Latise Marcus, Ronnie Franklin and Kim Grier-Jones; and several great-nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, October 5, in the chapel at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. John Umberhant and Grady White officiating. Burial was in the Yonah Congregational Holiness Church cemetery with the Rev. Ray Turpin officiating. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (19090) Ruby Weaver HULL - Ruby Dean Weaver, 83, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Weaver; three sons, Carlton Weaver, Ruben Weaver, and Randy Weaver; and a daughter, Blannie Weaver. Survivors include children, Bobby Weaver, Earnest Weaver, Janice Crowther, Dennis Weaver, Robin Weaver, Gail Weaver and Michael Weaver; brother, Johnny Carter; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 3, at Collier Baptist Church with the Revs. Hoyt Johnson and Bill Hayes officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Nathan, Erik, Sam, Bobby, “Nuck", Lewis and Jack Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Daniel and Jacob. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009. (081) Pat Wells HOCHSTON - Pat Ogletree Wells, 69, died Tuesday, September 29, 2009. A native of Atlanta, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Francis Gatlin Ogletree. She was a technology program manager with Alcatel-Lucent Technologies and was a mem ber of the Winder First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ken Wells, Hoschton; children, Kenney Wells, Braselton, and Denise Rosenkampff, John’s Creek; sister, Elizabeth Fletcher, Atlanta; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, October 2, at the Winder First Baptist Church with John E. Talley and Ron Herrod offici ating. Burial was in the Decatur City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 8, 2009.