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PAGE 12A-M MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 Obituaries ‘Tommy’Andrews MARTIN - Thomas William “Tommy” Andrews, 58, of the Red Hill Community, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens. Born on October 20, 1951, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Gartrell and Margaret Seagraves Andrews. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He was a sales representative for Fleming Food Service, where he won the million dollar sales record for three years in a row. He was a member of the Allens United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Milford Smith Andrews; daughters and sons- in-law, Rebecca and Jason Brunton, Pflugerville, Texas, and Pam Moore, Comer, Lisa and Allison Alexander, Sandy Cross, Dannah and Gene Hagerty, Jefferson; grandchil dren, Brianna, Jenna, Callie, Sara, Elise, Sophia, Dallas, Mackenzie; great-grandchild, Tybee; sisters and brothers- in-law, Janis and Gary Hart, Montgomery, Ala., and Carole and Terry McFarlin, Toccoa; and nephews, Jason Hart, Patrick Hart, and Shayne McFarlin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at the Allens United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joey Whitlock and Vince Head officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Hospice, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30662. Ginn Funeral Home, Carnesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. ‘Dude’Ausborn TOCCOA - Franklin “Dude” Ausborn, 47, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at his resi dence. Born on July 24, 1962, in Banks County, he was the son of Joy Segars Garmon and the late Frank Ausborn. He lived most of his life in Stephens County, attended the Missionary Church in Toccoa, and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Ausborn was preceded in death by grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Segars, and Mr. James Robert Ausborn. Survivors in addition to his mother, include stepfather, Ronnie Garmon, Maysville: sons, Scott Ausborn, Illinois, and Cole Ausborn, Pensacola, Fla.; two grandchildren; broth er, Steve Ausborn, Pensacola, Fla.; and half brother, Jessie Ausborn, Mississippi; step brother, Tim Garmon, Toccoa; special friend, Patsy Lewallen, Toccoa; and several aunts and uncles. Memorial services were held Wednesday, November 18, at the Hilicrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Revs. Peter Traudt and Corine Yearwood officiating. Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. ‘Miss Mae’ Berryman COLBERT - Mae Vandiver “Miss Mae” Berryman, 75, died Monday, November 2, 2009. She was born May 8, 1934, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late William Amos and Genolia Bell South Vandiver. She was preceded in death by an older brother and sister-in- law. Harold and Ruth Vandiver; an infant brother, Hugh Daniel Vandiver; and a younger broth er, James H. Vandiver. Survivors include her lov ing, devoted, husband of 55 years, H. Winston Berryman; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Teri Berryman, Hull; sister, Marie Boyd, Powder Springs; sister-in-law, Mary Vandiver, Carrollton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, November 6, in the cha pel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, with the Revs. Don Fuller and Rip Goss officiating. Pallbearers were Jim Patton, Chad Marcengill, Steve Berryman, Wayne Chitwood, Jeff Humphrey, Johnny Humphrey, Robert Bell, and Daryle Abel. Burial was in Colbert Cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. [081] Rickey Chandler COMMERCE - Rickey George Chandler, 55, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at his resi dence. Born in Commerce, he was the son of Billy and Genell Wilson Chandler. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Donna Barber Chandler, Commerce; a son, Bryan Chandler, Commerce; daughters. Holly Chandler Blalock and Samantha Chandler, both of Commerce, and Nicole Chandler Hanley, Danielsville; sister, Susan Chandler Everett, Lyman, S.C.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (476) Charlie Coile DANIELSVILLE - Charlie Cason Coile, 80, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at his resi dence. Born in Madison County on September 5, 1929, he was the son of the late Hamilton and Willie House Coile. He was a retired maintenance worker hav ing worked with the Madison County School System and was a member of the Bethel M. Baptist Church. Mr. Coile was preceded in death by his wife, Jeneva McGaha Coile. Survivors include a daugh ter and son-in-law, Linda and Billy Bell, Danielsville; sister, Kay Adams, Danielsville; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 19, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Kenneth Segars officiating. Burial was in Bethel M. Baptist Church cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home, Roy ston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (160) was a retir- Neviiie Farmer NICHOLSON - Neville Farmer, 91, died Thursday, November 12, 2009. Born on September 22, 1918, he was the son of the late Willie Edgar and Oza Mae Crawford Farmer. He was a native of Jackson County, ee of Southern Bell Telephone Company, and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Farmer was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen Todd Farmer; four broth ers and one sister, Crawford Farmer, Olin Farmer and Hirel Farmer of Nicholson, and Pete Farmer of Ohio, and Edna Good of Missouri. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Togie and Margaret Farmer, Asheville, N.C.; and a number of niec es, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14, in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. Monty Nelson officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Amdeisys Hospice Services, 575 Old Norcross Rd., Suite J, Lawrenceville, GA, or to your favorite charity. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (19076) Craig Golden SUWANEE - Craig L. Golden, 43, died suddenly on Monday, November 9, 2009. Born on June 25, 1966, in Birmingham, Ala., he was the son of John and Gail Golden of Castle Rock, Colo. He was a 1984 magna cum laude gradu ate of Brookwood High School in Snellville and a 1988 summa cum laude graduate of Mercer University in Macon, with a degree in business and finance. He was an executive vice presi dent with Waffle House, Inc., in Norcross. He played base ball while attending Mercer University, was a coach for the Gwinnett Football League and Greater Gwinnett Baseball League, and was a member of Shadowbrook Baptist Church in Suwanee. He was an avid sports fan and loved baseball. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, and will be greatly missed and always remembered, loved ones stated. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife of 20 years, Elena Golden, Suwanee; sons, Benjamin “Ben” Golden and Austin Golden, both of Suwanee; brother and sister-in- law, Cory and Amber Golden, Holly Springs, N.C.; aunts and uncles, Pat and Doug Devine, Cedar Park, Texas, and Judie and Gene Devine, Alexander City, Ala.; aunt. Marguerite Teslow, Brooklyn Center, Minn.; uncle and aunt, Charles W. and Jolene Golden, Fayetteville; nieces, Grace Golden, Holly Springs, N.C.; father-in-law and mother- in-law, Jim and Martha Burton, Jefferson; sister-in-law, Belinda Nichols, Jefferson; brother-in- law and sister-in-law, Brian and Trish Burton, Denver, Colo.; niece, Hannah Nichols; neph ews, Tyler King and Tanner Burton; and several cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, November 13, at Shadowbrook Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Linkous officiating. Burial was in Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford. Memorials may be made to the Gwinnett Football League in memory of Craig Golden. Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. Milton Herring HULL - Robert Milton Herring, 83, died Thursday, November 12, 2009. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late John Albert and Roxie Herring. Mr. Herring was pre ceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Berrong Herring; sis ters, Bessie Davis and Lizzie Mae Morrow; and a brother, Charlie Allison Herring. He was the owner and operator of Herring Shoe Store for many years and was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church and was also a retired minister. Survivors include his wife, Lavon Herring; stepdaughter, Debbie Sickles, Athens; stepson, William David Smith, Athens; four step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14, at Central Baptist Church with the Revs. Joel S. Dover, Frank Meadows Jr., and John Verschuren officiating. Burial was in Colbert Cemetery. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (081) Eugene Holman JEFFERSON - Eugene Talmadge Holman, 69, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Treutlen County, he was the son of the late William Allen and Bessie Palmaroy Holman. He worked in a poultry plant as a maintenance worker. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Pirkle Holman, Jefferson; a daughter, Patricia Methemy, Commerce; sons, Michael Holman and Benny Holman, both of Commerce, and Mark Holman and Jessie Holman, both of Jefferson; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 19, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Revs. Donald Wilson, Willard Thomas, and Louis Gaddis officiating. Burial was in the Dry Pond United Methodist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (622) Inez Jackson COMMERCE - Lucy Inez “Bo” Jackson, 92, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Born on March 5, 1917, she was the daughter of the late J.F. Aderhold and Wortie Hanley Aderhold. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her hus band, T.J. Jackson; a daughter, Mary Frank Helton; and a sis ter, Sue Sims. Survivors include daughters and sons-in- law, Martha and Connie I v e s t e r , Elberton, and Angela and Bob Watkins, Hartwell; three grand- children; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14, from the Commerce First Baptist Church with the Rev. Connie Ivester officiating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Commerce First Baptist Church Music Ministry. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (476) Janice Johnson WATKINSVILLE - Janice C. Johnson, 76, died Saturday, November 14, 2009. A native of Oconee County, she was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of the late John M. and Willie V. Gipson Coffee. She was raised in Cordele, but lived most of her life in Commerce. She was retired as a buyer and fash ion consultant for Cato, but she is best known as an avid gardener and loved her flower gardens. She was a member of the Watkinsville First United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful mom and friend, loved ones stated. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Johnson; and brothers, Spencer and John Ellis Coffee. Survivors include children and spouses, Deatrice and James Fountain, Moultrie, Diana M. Whitlock, Commerce, Tracy and Sherry Minish, Houston, Texas, Kim Minish, Athens, and Kelley Minish, Bogart; sis ters and brothers-in-law, Robbie and Bob Picha, Sunnydale, Calif., Sally Ann Bagwell, Cordele, and LaCree and Larry Ellison, St. Simons; brother and sister-in-law, Garrell and Ruby Coffee, Jesup; grandchildren, Jim Fountain, Anna Fleetwood, Justin, Blake and Ashley Fitzpatrick, Tyler, Carson, Chase and Jessica Minish; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 16, at the Watkinsville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Beth LaRocca-Pitts officiating. Burial was at Oconee Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Watkinsville First United Methodist Church, 1331 New High Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA 30677. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home West, Bogart, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (081) * k. • J L. J. ‘Jimmy’ Johnson GALILEE COMMUNITY James S. “Jimmy” Johnson, 87, lifelong farmer, former Jackson County Commissioner, church and civic leader. World War II veteran and avid private pilot, died Friday, November 13, 2009, at his residence. Born in the Galilee community, the com munity in which he lived at the time of his death, he was the son of the late James Augustus and Emma Carlton Johnson. He was married February 15, 1948, in Atlanta, to the former Ruth Copeland of Manchester. He was born and raised on the family cattle, hog, crop and poultry farm and operated it for most of his life. Looking to diversify the original cotton and ginning operation started by his father, Mr. Johnson began a purebred Angus cattle herd as an FFA project in high school in 1938. His herd is one of the earliest started and longest continuous herds in the state. In the late 1950s, Johnson built the first poultry houses and planted pine trees to further diversify and complement the cattle and crop businesses. He was always looking for ways to improve his livestock and farming practices and conserve soil and water, said family members. He plant ed hybrid Bermuda grass in the 1940s and artificially bred his cows before it was a common or even accepted practice. The Jackson Countian also was a leader in state and commu nity agricultural organizations. He had been a director and past president of the Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association and the Northeast Georgia Cattlemen’s Association; was twice presi dent of the Georgia Angus Association; helped orga nize the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association and was a past director; served as a supervisor for the Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation District for 37 years; was appointed by three governors to serve on the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee; and was recognized by the Jackson County Farm Bureau for 25 years service on its board of directors. Mr. Johnson served as a member of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners for six years. He was also a church and civic leader, having been a member of Galilee Christian Church for 77 years and having served as a Sunday School superintendent and as a deacon for 25 years. He was a past director of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, was a director of the First National Bank of Jackson County, and was a past Rotary Club member. Mr. Johnson saw active mili tary duty during World War II as an infantry machine gunner and assisted in liberating Nazi death camps. He was an avid private pilot, having learned to fly a J3 Cub in 1941 before World War II. In his log book, he recorded: “Japs attacked Pearl Harbor while I was up. All civilian planes grounded December 7, 1941.” After the war, he delighted many people by taking them up on his plane off the grass strip on his farm. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife; one daughter, Shirley Ruth Johnson, Jefferson; two sons, Dewey and Randy Johnson, both of Jefferson; five grandchildren, Eli and Laura Underwood, Audrey Stell, J.T. Johnson, and Nathan Johnson; and one great-grandson, Sam Underwood. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Underwood Banks. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 15, at Galilee Christian Church with Minister Tom Plank officiat ing. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Galilee Christian Church Building Fund, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder Hwy., Jefferson, GA 706-367-5467. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (875-86.60) David Kent JEFFERSON - David Kent, 44, died Friday, November 6, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, following an extended illness. He was born on October 18, 1965, in Hall County, to Stanley Kent and Peggy Howard Kent. He was of the Baptist denomina tion. Survivors include his wife, Tina Kent, Jefferson; sons, Andrew Kent and A.J. Kent, both of Commerce, and Kyle Still, Jefferson; mother and stepfather, Peggy and Robert Thompson of Commerce; father and step mother, Stanley and Susan Kent of Flowery Branch; broth ers, Jason Kent, Jefferson, and Stephen Kent, Flowery Branch; stepsister, Elizabeth Kent, Flowery Branch; stepbrother. Matt Kent, Flowery Branch; aunts and uncles, Larry and Pat Conner, Flowery Branch, and Charles and Dianne Weaver, Gainesville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 8, in the cha pel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. John Bennett officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneral- homes.com. Sign the online guest book at gainesvilletimes.com. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. Elbert Mabry MAYSVILLE - Elbert Cecil Mabry, 76, died Thursday, November 12, 2009, at his resi dence. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late A.G. and Vesta Bond Mabry. He was member of the Maysville Baptist Church, and was a vet eran of the United States Army. Mr. Mabry was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Nell Seabolt; and a brother-in-law. Bill Seabolt. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Nell Busha Mabry, Maysville; son and daughter- in-law, Phillip and Tori Mabry, Maysville; daughter, Lora Daisy Mabry, Maysville; brother and sister-in-law, Goldman and Helen Mabry, Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Lamar Benton, Powtown, Va.: grandchildren, Zackery and Kayla Mabry; and special friend, Stella Strickland. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 14, from Ridgeway Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Manus offici ating. Burial was at Sunrise Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (622) Annie Lou Minyard ROYSTON - Annie Lou Atkinson Minyard, 97, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. Born in Franklin County on June 2, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Sallie Hyde Atkinson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Future Farmers of America Alumni. She was a member of the Zidon Baptist Church, where she attended the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and the W.M.U. Mrs. Minyard was preceded in death by her hus band, Lemuel Noel Minyard; brothers, Fred, Johnny, Lee and Milford Atkinson; and sisters, Lillie York, Bertha Chatham and Mary Smith. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Gary Minyard and friend Libby Sosby, and Wayne and Cheryl Minyard, all of Royston; grandson, Kyle Minyard; great-granddaughter. Grade Minyard; half brother, Marion Atkinson, Royston; and half sisters, Mildred Starr and Marlene Strickland, both of Royston. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 12, at the Zidon Baptist Church with the Revs. Andy Bond and Vernon Dorminey officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. ‘Charlie Horse’Pass GAINESVILLE - Charles Henry “Charlie Horse” Pass, 68, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Hubert Roy and Pearl McDougale Pass. He was a truck driver with Grogan Trucking Company and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Gainesville. Mr. Pass was preceded in death by a daughter, Samantha Pass; and brother, Roy Pass. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Ronnie Brock, Hoschton, Kim and Jeff Jones, Cheryl and David McGehee, all of Gainesville; sister and brother-in-law, Belvie and Larry Rooks; grandchil dren, Jared, Jade, and Jenson Brock, Whitney, Hilarey, and Logan Jones, Kristin Cheek, Kayla Kelley, Dalton McMillan, and Drew McMillan; great grandchildren, Braxton Brock and Caden Burkhalter. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 12, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Robbie Foster and Jack Burgess officiating. Burial was in Evans Memory Gardens in Jefferson. Serving as pallbearers were Jared Brock, Jensen Brock, Logan Jones, Drew McMillan, Dalton McMillan, Matt Cheek, Josh Hudgins, Brady Vaughn and Sam Waters. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 19, 2009. (875) FAX Obits to: 706-387-5431