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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-M Survivors in addition to her parents include a daughter, Kelsey Scott, Braselton; son, Dustin Scott, Gainesville; sis ters, Barbie Free and Tammy Bray, both of Braselton, and Nita Jackson, Hoschton; broth ers, Gene Jackson and Jon Jackson, both of Braselton. Funeral services were held Monday, October 12, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home. Burial was at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (19078) Annie Lou Serpa ATHENS - Annie Lou Serpa, 78, died Sunday, October 11, 2009. Born in Greene County, she was a Marine Corp vet eran of World War II, and owned and operated Aunt's Monogramming. Mrs. Serpa was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Serpa; a son, Robert R. Serpa Jr.; and sister, Catherine Dunn. Survivors include daughters, Crystal Chapin, Athens, and Lynne Griffith, Commerce; sons, John Serpa, Alto, ChristopherSerpa, Commerce; sisters, Margarette O'Neil, Union Point, Christine Harris, Arnoldsville, Shirley Harris, Florida; brothers, Lester Mize and Bill Mize, both of Woodville; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 17, from 9 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memo rials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (875) Daisy Lou Shubert MAYSVILLE - Daisy Lou Shubert, 84, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, at her residence fol lowing an extended illness. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Elijah S. and Bessie Smith Redmon. Mrs. Shubert was preceded in death by her hus band, William Otis Shubert. Survivors include a daugh ter, Judy Shubert, Maysville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, October 12, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Patsy Garrett and Ray Richardson offici ating. Burial was in Grove Level Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (476) 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 9,1927, 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 grandchildren; brothers, William (Bill) Stockton and Grady Stockton; and sisters, Helen Stockton and Mildred Brown. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 8, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Pastor David Graham officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. Michael Sturgeon WINDER - Michael W. Sturgeon, 51, died Monday, October 12, 2009. Born in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of the late Irvin Sturgeon and mother and stepfather, Marian and Jerry Harvey. He was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. Mr. Sturgeon was preceded in death by siblings. Tommy Sturgeon and Lisa Marie Bridges. Survivors include broth ers and sister-in-law, Danny and Jean Sturgeon and Stevie Sturgeon, all of Winder, Terry Sturgeon and Gary Sturgeon, both of Lawrenceville, Scott Sturgeon, Utah; and sisters, Shelia and David Wood, Winder, Sherry Harvey and Mike Johnson, Auburn, and JoAnn Murdock, Utah. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 16, at 2 p.m., at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Joe Brock and Johnnie Wright officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. (18360) 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; daughters 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 were held Saturday, October 10, at Hicks Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Johnny Stowe and Janis Loggins officiating. Burial was in the Concord Methodist Church Cemetery. Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 15, 2009. James Vickery COMMERCE - James Harold Vickery, 83, died Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Murray County, he was the son of the late Jack C. and Docie Gordon Vickery. He was a retired textile work er and was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include his wife, Hershelene Seagraves Vickery, Commerce; daughters, Carol McNabb, Cathy Standridge, both of Commerce, Rhonda Stephenson, Jefferson; a son, Scott Vickery, Colbert; broth er, John Vickery, Colbert; sis ter, Morea Ayers, Forest Park; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 16, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Little- Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Henry Webb and James Lee officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. October 14, 2009. (622) NEED PRINTING? 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