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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 13A-M in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (160) Gary Hudson Gary Van Voorhess Hudson, 73, an American “Lyrical Abstractionist” | >ainter, died of heart failure at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Unit in Augusta on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Born on January 21, 1936, in Auburn, N.Y., he was the son of Howard Henry and Joyce Voorhees Hudson of Elmira, N.Y. Survivors include his lov ing wife, Christie Youngman Hudson, Madison; sister, Gail Hudson McCarthy; stepson, Shaun Ferro; and his many friends of the art world. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 16, at the Galilee Christian Church, 2191 Galilee Church Rd., Jefferson, Ga. Donations in Gary Hudson’s name may be made to the Madison Morgan Cultural Center, 434 South Main St., Madison, Georgia 30650. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. Dwight Lord LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Dwight Franklin Lord, 53, formerly of Jefferson, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Born in Winder, he was the son of Harold Lord of Maysville and the late Doris Lemley Lord. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Mr. Lord was pre ceded in death by a brother, Mark Lord. Survivors in addition to his father include a daugh ter, Janis Rae Lord, Athens; and sisters, Regina Love, Pendergrass, and Laurie Bond, Maysville. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. Burial was in the Dry Pond United Methodist Church Cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (875) Christine Marlow NICHOLSON - Christine Marlow, 90, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at her resi dence. She was the daugh ter of the late George Dewey and Mary Maxwell Maney. Mrs. Marlow was preceded in death by a son, Henry Marlow. Survivors include daugh ters, Joan Marlow Luthi, Nicholson, and Joyce Marlow Evans, Dade City, Fla.; sib lings, Bruce Maney, Conyers, Clay Maney, Cornelia, Marvin Maney, Demorest, Sammy Maney, Alto, Mozelle Cunningham, Northwood, N.H., and Mildred Perry, Lawrenceville; six grandchil dren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grand- children. Funeral services were held Friday, December 11, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial was in the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (476) Annie Ruth Mason GRIFFIN - Annie Ruth Mason, 74, died Sunday, December 13, at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin. She was born in Banks County on November 2, 1935, the daughter of the late Elmer and Bobbie Wood Davis. She was retired from Griffin Technical College and was a member of the Damascus Christian Church, Griffin. Survivors include her hus band, Walter Lee Mason; children and their spouses, Sandra and Buster Hicks, Ellen and James Crawford, Karen and Chris Rogers, all of Griffin, Gary and Monica Mason, Williamson; 11 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Patsy Davis, Homer; sister-in-law, Vickie Davis, Homer; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 16, in the Chapel of Conner- Westbury Funeral Home, Griffin. The Rev, Glen Duncan and David Hill offi ciated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Rd., Griffin, was in charge of the arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. Jimmy Mattox ILA - Jimmy W. Mattox, 73, died Sunday, December 13, 2009, at his residence. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late Melvin and Gertrude Lord Mattox Stephenson. He was the last living member of Union Primitive Baptist Church. He was a retired deputy with Clarke County as well as Oglethorpe County and retired Sheriff of Madison County. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Mattox; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Dan Hinsley, Maysville, Teresa and Wes Dozier, Athens, Susan and Chris Robertson, Ila; and grandchildren, Brent Hinsley, Lee Hinsley, Neal Hinsley, Jill Boyd, Katie Shipley, Ali Robertson, Sarah Robertson; great-grand children, Christian Hinsley, AnnMarie Hinsley, Makalia Hinsley, Madalyn Hinsley, Mattox Hinsley, Isabelle Hinsley, Sawyer Boyd and Olivia Boyd. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 16, at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with Billy J. Owensby and the Rev. Ben Smith offi ciating. Burial was at Ila Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Holden, Brian Drake, Chris Drake, Bo Dalton, Michael Drake, Tommy Lord, Chris Shipley and Zach Elrod. Honorary pallbearers were the Clarke County and Madison County Sheriff's Departments. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the Heritage Foundation for the Restoration of Union Primitive Baptist Church. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (081) ‘Papa Joe’Melton COLBERT - Robert Gordon Melton, “Papa Joe,” 85, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009. A native of Clarke County, he had lived in Madison County most of life. He was the son of the late Henry Gordon and Arnettie Melton. Mr. Melton was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Merle Payne Melton; and a daughter, Cheryl Elaine Melton. He was a member of the Hull Baptist Church. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Tommy Melton, Colbert, and Steve and Teresa Melton, Statham; brothers, Billy Melton, Hull, andRichardMelton, Elberton; sisters, Bonnie LaCount, Gastonia, N.C., Betty Huth and Joyce Bonner, both of Colbert, Daisy Bagwell, Athens; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12, at the Hull Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Crowe offi ciating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hull Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 640, Hull, GA 30646. The family would like to say a very special thanks to Patsy Cruce, RN with Hospice Advantage of Athens and caregivers Deborah Huth and granddaughter Kim Keenan for the wonderful job you did taking care of our “Papa Joe.” He loved you all. Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (19076-45.95) Paul Miller WINDER - Paul Miller, 72, died Thursday, December 10, 2009. Born in Detroit, Mich., he was the son of the late John and Mary Miller. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church, had worked at Thrall Car and Winder Barrow Realty, and was co-owner with his wife of Ann’s Flower Shop. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Mount Miller, Winder; daughters, Paige Miller and Amy Mincey, Winder, and Mary Hathaway, Michigan; son, Tim Ramas, Michigan; six grandchildren; broth er, John Miller, Michigan; and a sister, Grace Kendall, Michigan. Memorial services were held Sunday, December 13, from Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Larry Rary officiating. The body was cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to Eagles Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (18360) Wilburn Minish ATHENS - Wilburn Berry Minish, 68, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late William Berry "Dub" and Agatha Ingram Minish. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce and was retired from PPG Industries. Mr. Minish was preceded in death by brothers- in-law, A.E. “Rusty” Faulkner and Jimmy Milford. Survivors include a life long friend, Ed Shropshire, Athens; sisters and brothers- in-law, Jestean Faulkner, Commerce, Wilma and Thurmond Alewine, Watkinsville, Beverly Milford George and Lawrence George, Commerce, Wanda and Robert Purcell. Lilburn; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12, from the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Carlton Allen officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society of Georgia, 1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite E101, Atlanta, GA 30338, or the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce, GA 30529. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (622) David Payne HOLLINGSWORTH COMMUNITY - David Payne, 82, Banks County, died Sunday, December 13, 2009. Born on February 19, 1927, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Herschel and Elsie Lane Payne. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School and was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Line Baptist Church and was a retired poultry and cattle farmer. He was a former board mem ber of the B.J.C. Medical Center Board with 15 years of service and a former mem ber of the Banks County Cattlemen’s Association. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by a brother, Alec Payne. Survivors include his wife and dedicated companion of 61 years, Lurlene Ward Payne, Hollingsworth Community; daughters and sons-in-law, Kay House and the Rev. Tim House, Gillsville. Kim and Andy Harris, Baldwin; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jane Payne, Clarkesville; sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla and Bob Mabrey, Baldwin; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchil dren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 15, from the Whitfield Funeral Home with the Revs. Kenneth McEntire and Tim House officiating. Burial was in the Line Baptist Church Cemetery with military hon ors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post #7720, The Rabun County DAV Chapter #15, and the Habersham County American Legion Post #84. Memorial contribu tions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1841 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, or to the Line Baptist Church, 594 Spring Rd., Baldwin, GA 30511. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (499-38.00) Robbie Saxon COMER - Robbie S. Saxon, 47, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of Dorothy Strickland and the late Jim Strickland. Mrs. Saxon was preceded in death by a son, Clayton D. Saxon. Survivors in addition to her mother include a broth er, Ricky Strickland; sister, Patricia Fricks; and grand children, Braxton Cisco and Clayton Saxon Jr. Memorial services were held Friday, December 11, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home in Danielsville with the Revs. Larry Greene officiating. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (081) ‘Ronnie’ Seabolt COMMERCE - Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Seabolt, 66, died Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was a mem ber of the Commerce Church of Christ. He had retired from Jackson County as a Correctional Officer, served for many years on the Commerce Planning Commission, and was a former member of the Commerce Board of Education. He received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Commerce City School System, where he had donated many hours of his time including driving school buses. Until declining health prevented him from working, he was a cherished member of the staff at Ivie Funeral Home. He was a loving hus band, father and grandfather, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife, Mary Seabolt, Commerce; son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Kim Seabolt, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Bobby Caudell, Commerce; broth ers, Jerry Seabolt, Commerce, Joe Seabolt, Mableton, and Ray Seabolt, Monroe; a sister, Ann Hatfield, Douglasville; grandchildren, Zeke, Madison, Alec, Sidnei and Kade-Andrew; and sev eral nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 15, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with burial at the Grey Hill Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (476) Jack Shaw ATHENS - Jack Donald Shaw, 71, died Sunday, December 13, 2009. Born on July 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Henry Newton and Mae Etna Spinks Shaw. He was a carpenter and worked with Joe Sikes Oil for 18 years. He was a mem ber of the Edwards Chapel Baptist Church in Athens and was in the last graduating class of the University High School in Athens. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by grand parents, George and Maly Shaw and Madge Spinks and brother, Gary Michael Shaw. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Minish, Commerce; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Roger Moore, Lula; stepdaughter, Lisa and Mike Ogletree, Homer; stepson, Scott Fincannon, Commerce; brothers, Newt Shaw, Fayetteville, Billy Shaw, Snellville, David Shaw, Athens; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Bud Bryant, Sandy Cross, Janice Williamson, Athens, Sandra and Chris Colquitt, Winterville, Melissa and Mike Carithers, Watkinsville; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Chaplin Barry Gee, the Rev. John Parker and Mr. Joe Sikes officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, December 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate a toy for a child through a charitable organi zation this Christmas. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (875) ‘Jeff’ Shepherd JEFFERSON - Gary "Jeff’ Shepherd, 56, died Thursday, December 10, 2009. Born in Fort Bragg, N.C., he was the son of Helen Barnette and stepfather Clayton Barnette of Conyers. He worked in construction as a carpenter. Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfa ther include his companion of 14 years, Vicki Knight, Jefferson; daughter and son- in-law, Kristy and Ken Bunn, Monroe; grandchildren, Nikki and Charlsey Bunn, Monroe; sisters, Margaret Shepherd; brothers, the Rev. Phillip Shepherd, Glenn Barnette and William Shepherd. Funeral services were held Monday, December 14, from the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Shepherd officiating. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (875) Rev. Tony Smith STATHAM - Rev. Tony Smith, 53, died Thursday, December 10, 2009. Born in Green County, he was the son of the late Lint and Elsie King Smith. He was Associate Minister at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy Smith and Larry Smith. Survivors include his wife, Chris Smith, Statham; sons and daughter-in-law, Wesley Smith, Pineknot, Ky., and David and Candace Everett, Hollywood, Fla.; daughters and sons-in-law, Crystal and Joel Carter and Tamara and Josh Jones, all of Winder; six grandchildren; brothers, Billy and Jackie Smith and Mike and Kay Smith, all of Union Point, Ronald and Sheila Smith, Monroe; sis ters, Mary Anne Ferguson, Athens, and Dorothy and Ray Rhodes, Union Point. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12, at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church with the Revs. Hoyt Johnson and Ray Rhodes Jr. officiat ing. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 4339 Hwy. 330, Statham, GA 30666. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (18360) Donna Teague COMMERCE - Donna Huntsinger Teague, 50, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of Peggy Wall Sears of Ila and the late Wallace Huntsinger. Survivors in addition to her mother include her hus band, George W. Teague Sr., Commerce; a son, Rod Stockton, Commerce; daughters, Amber Smith, Danielsville and Anita Smith, Pendergrass; brother, Will Parham, Tampa, Fla.; sisters, Sherry Standridge, Commerce, and Robin Parham-Finman, Tampa, Fla.; granddaughter, Drake Smith; grandson, Dakota Franklin; and special friend, Cindy Fellows. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Steven L. Teague officiating. Burial was in the Academy Baptist Church Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (476) Leontine Upton WINDER - Leontine T. Upton, 87, died Thursday, December 10, 2009. Born in Pelham, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Rachel Clark Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Red” Upton in 1990. A res ident of Winder for the past three years, she was a for mer Macon resident, where she attended The Church of The Wildwood and served as chairman of the board of deacons, and was the church office clerk for many years. She was active as an encourager at Cedar Creek Baptist Church where she was a member. Mrs. Upton was a retired Employment Interviewer with The Georgia Department of Labor. Survivors include children, Joseph Thomas “Tom” Upton, Sr., Stone Mountain, and Rebecca Branson, Dacula; grandchildren, Chris Eure, Leontine “Lynn” McGuigan, Diana Eure Houston and Joseph “Joey” Thomas Upton, Jr.; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, December 14, from Cedar Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Shuford Jones officiating. Burial was in the Moultrie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Unity, 1901 N. W. Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065-0001, Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 403 Cedar Creek Road, Winder, GA 30680, or Michael Guido Ministries, Post Office Box 508, Metter, GA 30439- 0508. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. December 17, 2009. (19080) FAX Obits to: 706-387-5431. Email to: obits @mainstreet- news.com in microsoft word format.