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PAGE 10A-M MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 Obituaries Lois Banks WINDER - Lois C. Banks, 91, died Saturday, October 10, 2009. Bom in Statham, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Lena Mobley Casper. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and was retired from Barrow Manufacturing. Mrs. Banks was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Stanton M. Banks; and broth ers, Edward, Arthur Due and Felton Casper. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Ray and Linda Banks and Dennis Banks, all of Winder; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 13, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Billy Ray Banks officiat ing. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Leisure Services at Winder Health Care. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (18360) Liza Jane Brooks NICHOLSON - Liza Jane Brooks, 27, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Bom in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Donald Alfred and Ellen Carlisle Brooks of Commerce. She worked as a CNA with BJC Nursing Home. Survivors in addition to her parents include a daugh ter, Jade Brooks, Nicholson; brother, Don Brooks and his fiance, Jami Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Elbe and Roger Martin; grandmother, Estelle Carlisle; nephews, Jacob and Dylan Martin; niece, Hailey Martin; and many aunts, uncles, and cous ins. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 11, from the Revival Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel Shadburn, Larry Lee, Lloyd Hoffer, and John Mullinax officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Serving as pallbearers were Don Brooks, Dwight Brooks, Roger Martin, Derek Ray, Jeremy Ray, and Donald Brooks. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (875) Jack Clark HOSCHTON - Jack Clark, 72, died Monday, October 12, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.B. and Rosa Maxwell Clark. He worked as a textile weaver with the Jefferson Mills, retir ing after 27 years of service. He was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Clark. Survivors include his wife, Rosyln Spain Clark, Hoschton; a daughter, Janna Sue Clark Palmer, Lula; grandchildren, Jackie Gail Palmer, Hoschton, and James Freeman Palmer, Lula; and a great-grandchild, Faith Palmer. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 15, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Greg Worley, Alan Stephens, and Donald Clark officiating. Burial was in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Clark, Anthony Whelchel, Scott Davis, Jimmy Stowe, Justin Ballew, and Jimmy Chang. Serving as honorary pallbear ers were Terry Escoe, Dave Hill, Bruce Cronic, and James Evans. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (875) Clarice Colombo JEFFERSON - Clarice Dekle Colombo, 89, died Friday, October 9, 2009. Born on July 31, 1920, in Thomas County, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Annie Bulloch Dekle. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Wando Louis “Russ” Colombo. Survivors include a daugh ter, Claire Colombo, Athens. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 19, at 11 a.m., in the Ochlochnee City Cemetery in Ochlochnee, with Robert Ackerman offici ating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jefferson Public Library, 379 Old Pendergrass Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (875) Herman Cutshall ROYSTON - Herman Cutshall, 59, died Monday, October 12, 2009. Born in Marshall, N.C., he was the son of Baxter Cutshall and the late Ida Norton Cutshall. He had attend ed Hannah’s Creek Baptist Church and was a member of the Cutshall Family Singers. Survivors in addition to his father include wife of 37 years, Margaret Cutshall; a son, Tater Cutshall, Royston; sisters, Bernice Chapman, Louise Rice, Virgie Chandler and Pansey Norton, all of North Carolina; grand children, James and Jacob Cutshall; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 15, at First Pentecostal Oneness Church in Arcade with the Revs. Gene Smith, Wayne Wills, and his son, Tater Cutshall, officiat ing. Burial was in the church cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (081) Delan Diaz COMMERCE - Delan Alexis Diaz died Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was the infant son of Alexis Diaz and Camille Swain of Commerce. Survivors in addition to his parents include grandpar ents, Larry and Tina Swain, Commerce, and Tomas and Maudalena Diaz, El Salvador; great-grandmothers, Louise Swain and Maudane Edge, both of Commerce. Graveside services were held Friday, October 9, at Grey Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Holladay officiat ing. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (622) Joseph Dixon JEFFERSON - Joseph Roger Dixon, 63, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was the son of the late Johnnie Lou Hollis Dixon and was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Lance Cannon. He worked as a service repre sentative with a telemarketing company and was a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Shirley Stansel, Joanne Rainwater, and Keith Lance, all of Pendergrass, and Tommy Lance, Homer. Graveside services were held Saturday, October 10, from the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (875) Howard Floyd DANIELSVILLE Howard Norman Floyd, 84, died Sunday, October 11, 2009. A native of Elbert County, he was a son of the late Mark and Myrtle Thompson Floyd and was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Harriette Ernestine Floyd. Mr. Floyd was a 1943 graduate of Madison County High School and a lifelong member of Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church, where he served as treasurer for over 40 years, as well as many other positions, including elder. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired from the United States Postal Service. He served as Postmaster of Danielsville from 1969 until 1980 and was an active member of the Post Office Has Beens. Mr. Floyd received his 50 year certificate from the American Legion and was a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1952. After his retirement, he was associated with Brown's Funeral Home and Lord & Stephens Funeral Home for many years. Throughout his life, he enjoyed his talents as a musician, vocalist, poet and historian. Survivors include daughters, Melanie Casatelli, Alpharetta, and Elizabeth “Betsy” Booth, Allen, Texas; grandchildren, Eric Booth, David Booth, Jordan Booth, all of Allen, Texas, and Michael Casatelli, Alpharetta; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, at Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (081) Ciciro Hall WINDER - Ciciro Hall, 83, died Monday, October 12, 2009. Born in Seminole County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Mansel and Martha Spinks Hall. He was preced ed in death by his wife, Sarah Mae Chambers Hall; a son, Leon C. Hall; and brothers, Edgar Hall and Robert Lee Hall. Mr. Hall was a retiree of Johns-Manville Corporation. Survivors include children and spouses, Shirley Cronic and Keith Nichols, Juanita Martin, Kathy and Junior Palmer, all of Winder, Sue and Tony Yarberry, Conyers, Estelle and Donnie Webb, Bogart, Nancy and William Miller, Statham; 14 grand children; 21 great-grand children; one great-great- grandchild; friend, Tracey Matheny, Winder; brother-in- law and sisters-in-law, Horace and Mary Lou Chambers, Winder, Frances Chambers Hall, Bethlehem; cousin, Tom Gasaway, Winder; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Bishop Wayne Moore and Mr. Asa Thomas officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (19080) Martha Harper CARLTON - Martha Oleda Harper, 84, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Oglethorpe County, she was the daugh ter of the late William David Tiller and Laura Mae Smith Campbell. She was a mem ber of Crawford Pentecostal Holiness Church and had most recently attended Mt. Pleasant Meeting House. She retired from Overhead Door after 15 years. Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Harper; a daughter, Bridgett Rae Fortson; and sister, Jurene Stewart. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Marsha and Dennis Thomas, Comer; grandchildren and their spous es, Norma and David Dyer, Winder, David and April Thomas, Comer; great-grand children, Jackson Dyer, Leah Thomas, Maggie Dyer, Anna Thomas and Cassie Thomas; and nieces, Malcolm Carter and Janelle Mathews. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10, at Lord & Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel with the Revs. Chuck Tatum and B.G. Miller offici ating. Burial was at the Glade United Methodist Church cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, Crawford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (081) Ruth Jackson WINDER - Ruth Jackson, 81, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Burse and Lillie Rowe Meadows. A member of Union Baptist Church, she worked for David’s Fine Foods for many years. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her hus band, James C. Jackson. Survivors include a son Calvin Jackson, Macon; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Steve Carter and Cathy and Jerry Montgomery, all of Winder; grandchildren, Celena Hooper and William and Ashley Jackson; great grandchildren, Bryson and Abigail Jackson; and sister, Dot Broach, Monroe. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 8, from Smith Memory Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Walden offi ciating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Winder Health Care - Activities Department, 263 East May St., Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (18360) William Jones CARLTON - William Henry Jones, 66, died Sunday, October 11, 2009, at his resi dence. Born in Anderson County, S.C., on June 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Harrison Thomas and Ezzie Hunsinger Jones. He was a welder and was a former fire chief with the Collier Volunteer Fire Department. He was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include a son, William Donald Jones, Commerce; daughters, Linda Faye Jones, Danielsville, Wanda Lynn Chambers and Tracey Lee Jones, both of Comer, Rose Marie Jones, Colbert; brother, Walter Raleigh Jones, Carlton; sis ters, Jacquiline Dixon, Comer, Barbara Sexton, Danielsville, Sylvana Thomas, Winterville, Kathleen Dove, Elberton; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. James Creason officiating. Burial was in the Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (160) Wilda Landrum ATHENS - Wilda A. Landrum, 77, died Monday, October 12, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Maybell Watkins Crawford. Mrs. Landrum was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Landrum; and a daughter, Bobby Bentley. Survivors include a daughter, Ann Thomas, Watkinsville; son, Clayton Landrum, Jackson County; brother, Billy Crawford, Rutledge; grandchildren, Mike Thomas, Social Circle, Chris Thomas, Hull, Donald Bentley, Statham, William Bentley and Kim Ruark, both of Athens, Tabatha Kelley, Colquitt; and 10 great-grand children. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. William Whitfield officiating. Burial was in the Crooked Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (19076) Catherleen Lester JEFFERSON - Catherleen Lester, 82, died Sunday, October 11, 2009. Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. (19083) Charles McPhail GRIFFIN - Charles Louis McPhail Jr., 61, died Sunday, October 11, 2009, at his resi dence. Born on May 23, 1948, in Anderson, S.C., he was the son of the late Charles Luis McPhail Sr. and Kathleen Alsena Rogers. He was a mem ber of the Griffin First United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. He was retired from the Thomaston Upson School System after 38 years of teaching. He was a member of the Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity and a long time member of the G.M.E.A. and P.A.G.E. where he was a district board member. Survivors include his wife, Jan McPhail, Griffin; brother, Roy A. McPhail, Memphis, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Agnes Woodall, Thomaston; brother- in-law, Franklin M. Woodall Jr. and his wife, Angie, Dublin; and a sister-in-law, Jill Woodall, Thomaston. A memorial concert cel ebration of life and achieve ments will be announced at a later time by the family. In lieu of flowers, the fami ly requests donations be made to the Griffin First United Methodist Church Music Department, the Thomaston First United Methodist Church Music Department, and the Commerce First United Methodist Church Music Department, any ani mal charity of one’s choice, or the U.G.A. Music Programs in memory of Mr. McPhail. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 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 15, 2009. Julius Pisczak DANIELSVILLE - Julius Joseph Pisczak, 81, died Thursday, October 8, 2009. A native of Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Julia Pisczak. He was a veter an of the United States Navy. Mr. Pisczak was preceded in death by his ^ wife, Barbara Jean Pisczak; a sister, Julia T. Pisczak; brothers, Charles Pitts, Joe Pitts, Frank Pitts and Florian Pitts. He was a loving and adored brother, father and grandfather, loved ones stated. Survivors include children, Juliana Pisczak, Danielsville, Julian and Maria Pisczak, Jacqueline and Casey Kozee, all of Lawrenceville, Joseph Pisczak, Douglasville; broth er, John and Carol Pearson, Ohio; sister, Sylvia Shaw, Ohio; and grandchildren, Jennifer Pisczak, Julian Pisczak Jr., Barbara Anne Kozee and Elizabeth Kozee. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10, at UGA Catholic Center. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (081) ‘Billy’Pursley ATHENS - William Douglas “Billy” Pursley Jr., 44, died Sunday, October 11, 2009. Born on August 13, 1965, in Barrow County, he was the son of William Douglas Pursley Sr. of Jefferson and the late Evelyn Aikens McClain. He was a truck driver with Athens Auto Wrecking. Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Jeanette Pursley, Athens; sons, Justin Pursley, Athens, Courtland Pursley, Elberton; sisters, Janet and Eugene Kimsey and Runelle and Barry Wilbanks, all of Jefferson; brothers, Alan and Evelyn Aikens and Dale and Kathy Aikens, all of Dacula, Timmy Pursley and Joe and Michelle Pursley, all of Jefferson, and Tommy and Nancy Pursley, Crawford; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, neph ews, and cousins. Memorial services were held Tuesday, October 13, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Dugar Strickland officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia, 2951 Flowers Road South, Suite 221, Atlanta, GA 30341. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (875) Gena Scott BRASELTON - Gena Renae Jackson Scott, 42, died Friday, October 9, 2009, in Jackson County following an automobile accident. Born on November 13, 1966, in Hamilton, Tenn., she was the daughter of Gene and Barbara Helen Hayes Jackson of Sugar Hill. She was employed at Winder Barrow Medical Center as an E.R. Technician and was a mem ber of Braselton Tabernacle of Praise. continued on following page