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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-M Obituaries Harold Allen Baise Harold Allen Baise, 42, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at his mother’s home in Hull. He was the son of Doug Baise of Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bob and Sue Money of Hull. He lost a long battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer, and was a member of Galilee Holiness Church, baptized in July of 2009. He graduated from Middlesboro High School in Middlesboro, Ky., in 1985, and then attended the University of Tennessee. He worked in the fast food service industry all of his life before becoming ill. He was fully devoted to serving God and loved his church fam ily. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, loved ones stated. Mr. Baise was preceded in death by grandparents, Rosevelt Baise and a very special grand mother, Gerdie Baise, James Hagerman, Cora Ann Hagerman Shoffner and stepgrandfather, Raymond Shoffner and Charles and Lucy Money; brothers, Billy Joe Money and Douglas McAurthur Baise. Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers and sis- ter-in-law, Larry Douglas Baise, Chesapeake, Ohio, and Bobby and Susan Money, Danielsville; sister and brother-in-law. Crystal Dawn and Joshua Eugene Bonner, Fort Hood, Texas; a host of aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, as well as one special nephew and close friend, Bobby Cordell- Bonner. Two wake services were con ducted. The first was conducted at the Galilee Holiness Church on Jot-Em-Down Road in Commerce on Saturday, November 21, with the Rev. Larry Dyer officiat ing. The second was conducted on Wednesday, November 25, at the Hall Funeral Home in Procterville, Ohio, with Pastor Ronnie D. Tyree officiating. Burial was at the Miller Cemetery in Procterville, Ohio. Pallbearers were Joshua Bonner, Michael and Paul Harrell, Brandon Smith, Bobby Cordell, and James Ray Baise. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (476-43.85) ‘Richie’ Behlog BRASELTON - Richard N. “Richie” Behlog, 74, formerly of New Hartford and current ly of Braselton, died Thursday, November 19, 2009, with his lov ing wife and sons at his bedside. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Nassutti Behlog. He was educated in Utica schools. He moved to Utica as a young boy from Brooklyn and resided there until 1988, when he retired to Boca Raton, Fla. In 1999, he and his family moved to Braselton, where he has since lived. On May 5, 1985, he married Terre Winchester in St. Agnes Church in Utica, a blessed union of 24 years. He was involved in many different businesses during his lifetime, but most notably he was president and owner of Behlog Produce, Inc., of Utica, until his retirement in 1988. Skeet shoot ing, woodworking and playing golf were his enjoyments in life in addition to his love for trav eling, which he did extensive ly from Europe to Africa and South America to most recently Bangkok, Thailand. There were many special people in his life, especially Monsignor Francis Willenburg, former Pastor of St. Agnes Church in Utica, and Robert Tedesco and his family of Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include his lov ing wife, Terre; sons, Richard Nicholas Behlog Jr., and Anthony Michael Behlog, both of Braselton; daughter, Lisa Giorgina Behlog, New Hartford; two brothers-in- law and three sisters-in-law, Rene Behlog, Binghampton, William and Linda Martin, Savannah, and Richard and Melanie Mayer, West Palm Beach, Fla.; mother-in-law, Ruth Wills, West Palm Beach, Fla.; grandmother-in-law, Louise Renz; aunts and uncles, Paul and Judith Fournier, and Michael and Nancy Renz, all of West Palm Beach, Fla.; nieces and neph ews, Peter, Diana, Samantha and Jade Behlog, Binghampton, Brian and Angela Ward, Anthony Richard and Mary DiBenedetto, Tiffany DiBenedetto, Madison DiBenedetto and Christopher DiBenedetto, all of Virginia, and Brittnee and Brianna Mayer, West Palm Beach, Fla. He was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Behlog. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24, from the Bentz & Amodio Funeral Service, Inc., 470 French Rd., Utica/New Hartford, and at 10:00 a.m. from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Church, where his Mass of Christian burial was celebrated. Entombment was in Calvary Cemetery. Richie’s family is very grate ful to the Hospice organization Compassionate of North Georgia, located in Gainesville. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 28, at 2 p.m. at St. Catherines Church in Jefferson. Online condolences to www.bentzfuneralhomes.com Richie Behlog. Bentz & Amodio Funeral Service, Utica/New Hartford, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. ‘Bill’Bryson ATHENS - James William "Bill” Bryson III, 79, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospice House fol lowing an extended ill ness. Born in Rome, he was the son of the late James “Jim” and Elizabeth Bryson. Growing up in Rome, he attended Darlington School, graduating Cum Laude and president of his senior class. He excelled in academics and football, receiv ing numerous awards, including "best all around” and was captain of the football team his senior year. After graduation, he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy. While there he was a 3-year letterman, as center for Navy football. In 1952 he was chosen to appear in “Who’s Who in American College and Universities” and "Who’s Who in Sports in America”. Graduation from the naval academy led him to be stationed at the naval air station in Pensacola, Fla. There he met and married his wife, Betty Merritt. He played center for Goshawks football team at the N.A.S., earning a place in the 2nd all navy football team. From Pensacola, he was stationed in San Diego, Calif., aboard the USS Ernest G. Small, serv ing overseas during the Korean War. Returning to civilian life, he taught in several vocation al schools, leading him to join the faculty of the University of Georgia as an instructor and earn ing his master’s degree in voca tional education, teaching voca tional teachers in Georgia high schools and vocational schools until 1977. His love of football led him to officiating for Georgia high schools, the SEC and the NFL. He appeared with his daughters in the movie “Greased Lightening”. He left the teaching profession, becoming a mail car rier for the postal service until his retirement in 1994. Because of his love of music, he used his rich, bass voice singing with church choirs and the Barbershop Harmony Society. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty; children, Linda Bruce (Robert), Russell (Shirley), Becky Mallonee (Ken), Jim (Patricia), Bill Jr. (Nine); nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Frazier (Bob), Rome. The family requests contri butions be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd., Bogart, GA 30622. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (081-56.45) Charlotte Ann Burks COMMERCE - Charlotte Ann Burks, 47, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at BJC Medical Center. Born in Mantee, Fla., she was the daughter of Katie Nell Kent Stokes of Tampa, Fla., and the late Robert Allen Stokes. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Burks was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Stokes Jr. Survivors in addition to her mother include a son, Steven Stokes, Hull; half brothers, Brian and Daniel Stokes, Kentucky, and Eric Stokes, Florida; sisters, Lisa Garwood and Cindy Stokes, Fort Wayne, Ind.; half sister, Jacqueline Schrader, Kentucky; four grandchildren; and a special companion, Darrell Mintz. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 21, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. John Reynolds officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (622) ‘Punk’Clack WINDER - Eugene "Punk” Clack, 75, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County he was the son of the late Ernest J. and Roxie Miller Clack. He was preceded in death by a son, Don J. Clack; and siblings, Skeet Clack, Walter Clack, Richard Clack and Joyce Ratliff. Mr. Clack was a retired trim carpenter and a member of Midway Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Jennie Cline Clack, Winder; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Ron Weintraub, Winder; sisters, Lee Bradford, Atlanta, and Mary Ivey, Montgomery, Ala.; and brother. Mack Clack, Winder. Funeral services were held Friday, November 20, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. John Burchfield officiating. Burial was in Midway Christian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Midway Christian Church Building Fund, 1406 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, Georgia 30680, or St. Mary’s Hospice, P. O. Box 6588, Athens, Georgia 30604. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (19080) Charla Collins BALDWIN - Charla Collins, 61, died Friday, November 20, 2009, at her residence. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Charles Collins of Commerce and the late Faye Tucker Collins. She was a homemaker. Survivors include daugh ters, Marty Gibson and Meagan Beltran, both of Baldwin; sons, Charles Crumley, Ila, and Lance Crumley, Homer; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, in the cha pel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. David Harbin offi ciating. Burial was in Grey Hill Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (622) Dusty Daniel ATHENS - Dusty Mackenzie Daniel, 22, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at the home of a relative. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Dawn Baird Chandler. He was a brick mason. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Rocio Gonzalez Escorlia; sister, Misty Halcomb, Lavonia; brothers, Benny Minish, Madison County, Todd and Mitchell Minish and Cruiz Chandler, both of Lavonia, Joey Daniel, Demorest, T.J. Chandler, Carnesville; step chil dren, Angeles Yaire Gonzalez, Karla A. Gonzalez, Zandy Gonzalez and Michelle Galvin. Memorial services were held Thursday, November 19, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Winfred Bingham offici ating. The body was cremated. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (476) Pamela Emmons MAYSYILLE - Pamela Jane Emmons, 56, died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Fulton County she was the daughter of Valdie Arthur and Ruby Lee Baughcum Brown of Maysville. She was employed with Home Health Care. Mrs. Emmons was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Emmons. Survivors in addition to her parents include a daughter, Leigh Pass, Maysville; and sister, Rita Faye Thomas, Carrollton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24, at Solid Rock Baptist Church with the Rev. Swayne Carlan officiating. Burial was in the church cem etery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (622) Ferris Fitts DADE CITY, FLA. - Ferris B. Fitts, 86, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at Hernando-Pasco Hospice in Dade City, Fla. Born on February 10, 1923, in Danielsville, he moved to Dade City, Fla. from Danielsville in 1956. He served in the United States Navy dur ing World War II, worked for Douglas Ford Tractor, Dade City, Fla. for 14 years, Hillsborough Harvesting, Thonotosassa, Fla., and retired from ACME WellPoint, Plant City, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Fitts, Danielsville; sister, Georgia Beatenbo, Danielsville; brothers, Felton Fitts and Frank Fitts, both of Danielsville; and a daughter, Brenda Gail Fitts, Danielsville. Survivors include his lov ing wife of 59 years, Elizabeth “Libbie” Hix Fitts; children and spouses, Darrell (Debbie) Fitts, Donna (Tommy) Dorman, Joanna (David) Akers; grandchil dren, Derek Fitts, Justin Dorman, Kayla Akers, and Ryan Akers, all of Dade City, Fla.; a special niece. Deb (Bill) Porter and her family, San Antonio, Fla.; sisters, Jimmie Hallford, Hendersonville, N.C., Bobbie Tyner, Johnnie Beatenbo, Jackie Thompaon, Patsy Little, Tommie (Junior) Holloway, Danielsville; brothers, Fred (Betty) Fitts, Birmingham, Ala., Furman (Sally) Fitts, Danielsville; and numerous niec es, nephews, and friends. A visitation was held Monday, November 16, at Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 17, at First Baptist Church, Dade City, Fla. Burial was at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave., Dade City, FL 33525. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009.pp 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 26, 2009. Dorothy Majors AUBURN - Dorothy Majors, 87, died Thursday, November 19, 2009. Born in Cassett, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl Davis. She was a member of Auburn First Baptist Church. Mrs. Majors was pre ceded in death by her husband, Hugh Majors. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Jennifer Majors, Stockbridge, and Larry and Christine Majors, Springboro, Ohio; grandchildren. Mack, Natalie, Kanon, Ryan and Caroline Majors. Funeral services were held Monday, November 23, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Chris Parkin and Brother Lee Sass officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn First Baptist Church in Auburn. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (18360) Elease Fay Martin GAINESVILLE - Elease Fay Martin, 81, died. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Alice Richardson Smith and was a lifelong resident of Hall County. She was a home maker who enjoyed being with her family and socializing with friends at Gabriel Circle. She was a member of Belmont Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin was pre ceded in death by her husband, Robert O. Martin; and broth ers, Myron, Byron and Winnon Smith. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Nancy Martin, Hoschton, and Tony and Brenda Martin, Brooks; grand sons, Brad Martin and wife Susan, Flowery Branch, John Martin and wife Amy, Orlando, Fla., Chris Martin, Haralson; a sister, Evelyn McNeal, Pendergrass; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, in the chapel of Little & Davenport with the Rev. Bill Compton offi ciating. Burial was in Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Belmont Baptist Church Building Fund, 3635 Belmont Hwy., Gainesville, GA 30507- 8953. Little & Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (19374) Larry Murray COMMERCE - Larry Boyd Murray, 55, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, following a five-year battle with cancer. Born in France on August 20, 1954, he was the son of T/Sgt. Henry Boyd and Inez Murray. He worked several years with Spectral Response, where he worked on computers. He really enjoyed working with computers and as a hobby he enjoyed the Japanese movies and car toons called Anime. He is sur vived by his mother, Inez; a brother and sister- in-law, Steve and Judy Murray; sis ter, Debra Durham; niece, Kellyn Durham; and nephews, Casey Durham, Clay and Angie Durham, Jeff and Diane Murray, and Joe and Scarlett Murray. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Murray officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Commerce Public Library Building Fund. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (476) Herbert Nylander COMMERCE - Herbert William Nylander Sr., 86, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, at Hill Haven Nursing Home. Born in Allegheny, Pa., he was the son of the late Guy and Marcella Jackson Nylander. He was a retired purchasing agent for International Playtex, and was a veteran, hav ing served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II. Mr. Nylander was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Louise Irwin Nylander; and a son, David Nylander. Survivors include sons, Jeffery Nylander, Gainesville, and Herbert W. Nylander Jr., Inman, S.C.; brothers, Gerald Nylander, Columbia, S.C., and Richard Nylander, McKeesport, Pa.; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 24, at Jackson Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Paul Evans officiating. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (622) ‘Jack’Peppers AUBURN - Jackson L. “Jack” Peppers, 85, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at his resi dence following an extended ill ness. Born in Barrow County, September 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Boss B. and Martha Kennedy Peppers. He was a member of the Midway United Methodist Church, and was a retiree of the Ford Motor Company of Hapeville after 30 plus years of service. Mr. Peppers was pre ceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Collins Peppers; three sisters and one brother. He was a member of The Grand Lodge of Georgia, F. & A. M., Auburn #230. Mr. Peppers was a veteran of World War II, and proudly served in the United States Army in the European Theatre, under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and fought in The Battle of The Bulge. In a person al interview General Eisenhower commended Mr. Peppers saying “That’s what I call a good sol dier.” Mr. Peppers continued his service under General George S. Patton during the crossing of the Ruhr River. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Moore Peppers, and members of her family; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Glenda Peppers and Phil and Linda Peppers, all of Auburn; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Willie Mae Brady, Tucker; brother, Eugene Peppers, Auburn; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. David Moore and Tom Ham officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memori al contributions may be made to Midway United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 719, Auburn, Georgia 30011. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (19080- 42.05) George Rice Aviation pioneer and retired airline executive George Erskine Rice, 91, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Mr. Rice held a dis tinguished, globe- circling, four-decade record in aviation history that began in bi-planes and contin ued into the age of supersonic travel. He pioneered in trans- Atlantic navigation during World War II as a member of the Air Transport Command; represented the United States at the Geneva conference that negotiated and introduced global long-range navigation (LORAN); created the commercial-airline field of oper ations analysis for Pan American World Airways; helped coordi nate the introduction of the first commercial jets for Pan AM; and was a leader in the breakthrough effort to bring emerging nations fully into commercial aviation, working with the governments of Afghanistan, Iran, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Morocco, Oman, Bahrein, Vietnam, Puerto Rico, Panama, Zaire, and Nepal to create airlines and international airports in their countries. He retired as Vice President of Pan Am World Services. A member of the National Aviation Club in Washington, DC and of the Wings Club in New York, which recently awarded him its Golden Eagle, Mr. Rice served on the boards of stewards of the First United Methodist Church in Westbury, New York and of Commerce (GA) First United Methodist Church and was a member and Distinguished Past President of Commerce Kiwanis. He was a charter mem ber of the Commerce Downtown Development Authority and of the Cold Sassy Players; chaired the Jackson County Advisory Council on Aging, which intro duced the Meals on Wheels pro gram in Jackson County; and was a past vice president of the Northeast Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America, which awarded him the Silver Beaver. Mr. Rice was preceded in death by his sisters, Jane Rice Templeton and Edith Rice Blanco. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mildred Trawick Rice, and their three children, Susan Rice Harper of Commerce; David Erskine Rice, Raleigh, N.C.; and Emily Rice Reynolds and hus band, Stephen F. Reynolds of Barrington, Ill.; and grandchil dren Chad H. Harper, Albany, N.Y.; Daniel Erskine Harper, Glendale, Calif; and Caroline Reynolds, Barrington, Ill. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 24, at the Commerce First United Methodist Church, with the Revs. David Bowen and Dan Maxey officiat ing. Burial was in Commerce’s Grey Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Commerce First United Methodist Church or to the build ing fund of the Commerce Public Library. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (622-61.55) Louise Travis WINDER - Louise Green Travis, 76, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Gertrude Mooney Green. She had been the lead teacher ear lier in her life for Walton-Morgan County training center, a center for the mentally challenged. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Trudi and Curtis Dalton, Winder, and Tina and Greg Kiker, Arley, Ala.; two grandchildren, David Dalton and Jason Travis; brother. Bob Green, Atlanta; and sister, Dorothy Kilgore, Chula Vista, Calif. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21, from the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Terry Tippens offi ciating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, Georgia 30605. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November, 26 2009. (18360) Sula Webber COMMERCE - Sula T. Webber, 79, died early Friday morning, November 20, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Tattnall County, and was married to the Rev. John Webber, former pastor for many years of the Commerce Church of God. She was a min ister herself having also served alongside her husband as they pastored several churches over the years. She was also a seam stress, a retail sales manager, and a housewife. Survivors along with her hus band include a daughter and son- in-law, Valerie Dawn and John Massey, Commerce; sister, Sally Anderson, Savannah; and grand children, Michael Beck and Carly Jade Massey. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Bryan S. Webber, Damon Davis, and Gary Thompson offi ciating. A graveside service and interment was conducted on Monday, November 23, from the Harden Chapel Methodist Church in Lyons. Pallbearers, along with several honorary pallbearers, were Michael Beck, Michael Kitchens, David Adams, Tony Webber, Tommy Slater, and Stevie Brock. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. November 26, 2009. (476)