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Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017 MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS PAGE 11A-M Obituaries Larry Blevins DANIELSVILLE - Larry T. Blevins, born November 10, 1954, in Banks County, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. He attended Mt. Zion Church in Danielsville. Survivors include three children, Pam Blevins, Toc- coa, Amanda Allen, Lavonia, and Larry (Bubba) Blevins, Maysville; brothers, For rest Blevins, Homer, Tommy Blevins, Danielsville, and Ted Blevins, Danielsville; a sister, Patsy Stamps, Danielsville; three grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. No services are announced at this time. Ivie Funeral Home, Com merce, is in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. David Cantrell JEFFERSON - David Lee Cantrell, 66, entered into rest Monday, April 24, 2017. Mr. Cantrell was born in Buford, the son of the late Coleman and Mary Henderson Cantrell. Mr. Cantrell was self- employed in the timber industry. He was pre ceded in death by a sister, Dean Ramey; and a brother, Dennis Cantrell. Survivors include daughter, Holly Marie Braswell and her husband Keith, Jefferson; son, Lamar Cantrell and his wife Susan, Jefferson; daughter, Brandy Moon and her husband Richard, Commerce; daughter, Kerri Black, Royston; sisters, Gladys Nichols, Cumming, Joann Tatum, Buford, Brenda Roebuck, Buford, and Evelyn Deaton, Cumming; brothers, Robert Cantrell, Commerce, Brodus Cantrell, Buford, and Mike Cantrell, Jefferson; and grandchildren, Dylan Cantrell, Caitlin Cantrell, Khloe Bras well, Maggie May Braswell, Cole Moon, Levi Moon, and Tristan Black. Funeral services were held Friday, April 28, from the Cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Rheenis officiat ing. Burial was in Evans Mem ory Gardens. Gentlemen hon ored as pallbearers were Casey Burchett, Dylan Cantrell, Andy Cantrell, Robert Adams, David Chapman, Jeff Armour, Jeff But ler and Wayne Cantrell Memorials may be made to the Gideons International, 225 Northview Drive, Com merce, Georgia 30529, or w w w. 2. gideons. org/ Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. Emma Chambers BRASELTON - Emma Catherine Wall Chambers, 44, entered into rest Friday, April 28, 2017. Mrs. Chambers was born August 8, 1972, in Decatur, the daughter of Paula Tanner McGee and Dr. Preston J. Wall. Mrs. Chambers was a member and also served as a preschool teacher at Blackshear Place Bap tist Church in Flowery Branch. Survivors include her hus band, Scott Chambers, Brasel- ton; two daughters, Catherine and Caroline Chambers, Brasel- ton; two brothers and sisters-in- law, Greg J. Wall and his wife Susie, Sturgis, Miss., and Eric T. Wall and his wife Amber, Braselton; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronny and Lina Chambers, Toomsboro, Ga.; and eight nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, from the Blackshear Place Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Crook officiat ing. Burial was in the Zion Bap tist Church Cemetery in Brasel ton, with Pastor Dave Channell officiating at the graveside. Memorials may be made to the Blackshear Place Bap tist Church "See Vision Fund,” 3428 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12588) Willie Ray Cochran DANIELSVILLE - Willie Ray Cochran, 80, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late Willie Burch Cochran and Fannie Lee Cochran. Mr. Cochran served in the United States Air Force from 1956 until being honor ably discharged in 1962. He worked on heavy equipment for various companies, and retired in 1995 as district supervisor front Williams Company. He served as past master of John H. Jones Masonic Lodge #348. Mr. Cochran was a member of the original steering committee of Athens Area Walk to Emmaus, where he was active for many years. He enjoyed gardening, farming and was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ernestine Gnann Cochran; five children, Debra Cochran, Thomas Cochran, Clint Cochran, Melody Cochran Christian and Mandy Cochran Vinson; two siblings, Lee Cochran and Weyntan Cochran; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 2, at Jones Cha pel United Methodist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Men's Club, 5601 US Highway 29, Danielsville, GA 30633. Lord and Stephens, Daniels ville, was in charge of arrange ments. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12635) Rev. “Buddy” Coile DANIELSVILLE - Rev. Martin T. “Buddy" Coile, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louis ville, Ky. Rev. Coile was born in Madi son County on August 27, 1934, the son of the late John M. and Jessie Maxine Coile. He was preceded in death by his lov ing wife, Jane Sartain Coile; son; Charles Martin Coile; and brother, Ronnie Coile. A graduate of the University of Georgia, he was retired from the Georgia Department of Agri culture, having served as the director of the State Weights and Measures Laboratory. He was an ordained Southern Baptist minister, who served sev eral churches in Northeast Georgia in the 1960's, and was for many years the volunteer Assistant Pastor at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church in Danielsville. A vet eran of the United States Navy, he served on the aircraft carrier USS Bataan during the Korean Conflict. He was a founding member of the Gospel Songsters quartet, and a member of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lynn Coile, Buckner, Ky.; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie Coile and Jay Kieve, Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren, Kayla Coile, Alex Coile, Jesse Kieve, and Emma Kieve; and sisters, Betty Hix, Darlean Duncan and Con nie Busby, all of Comer. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 29, at the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Family Life Center with Dr. Jay Kieve, Dr. Charles R. Smith and Rev. Richard Huckye officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jones Chapel United Meth odist Church Building Fund (designated for the Family Life Center), 5601 Highway 29 North, Danielsville, GA 30633. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.pruittfhroyston.com. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12407-63.85) *■* Nolia England WINDER - Nolia England, 94, went to heaven Tuesday, April 25, 2017. A longtime resident of Bar- row County, I she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Nancy Marr Oliver. Mrs. England was preceded in death by her 17: husband, D. C. England; daughter, Gail Akins; daughter-in-law, Ester Boss England; and sib lings, Ruby Carter, Aubrey Oli ver, Price Oliver and Reefer Oli ver. At the time of her passing, Mrs. England was the oldest living member of Bethabra Bap tist Church. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Eng land, Auburn, Larry and Patri cia England, Sonora, California, David and Dee Dee England, Atlanta: four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 27, from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Burgess officiating. Interment was in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cem etery. Carter Funeral Home, Wind er, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfh- winder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12571) Hettie Etris HOMER - bard Etris, 97, passed away Tues day, April 25, 2017, at her resi dence. Born in Homer, she was the daughter of the late Brazzie and Bessie Campbell Hubbard. She was the widow of Oscar Etris, a retired seamstress with Blue Bell in Commerce and Homer, member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by sons, Ferd Oscar Etris, Ben Etris; and daughter, Lois Nicholson. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mackwell “Mackie” and Kathy Etris, Homer; daughters, Louise Cain, Commerce, Brenda Chambers, Homer; sister and brother-in- law, Elizabeth and Rolaph Suak- ert, S.C.; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 27, at Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Mark J. TJepkema and Alex Stevens officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Baptist Cem etery. Online condolences may be made at iviefuneralhomecom- merce.com Arrangements were in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12614) Margaret Ann Frame Margaret Ann Wilson Frame, 84, beloved wife of Kenneth Frame, Sr. for almost 60 years, passed away at home on Sunday, April 23, 2017, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Beloved mother of Janet Davis (Rex), and Rhonda Rawls (Keith), she is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Mor gan Davis, Jesse and Sharon Rag land; her sister, Caro line Ban- non (Joe); and nieces, nephews, loving fam ily and friends. She was preceded in death by her par ents, Frank and Blanche Wilson; son, Kenneth Frame, Jr.; and granddaughter, Nichole Frame- Warren. Margaret was a graduate of Memphis State University. She devoted her life to education and raising her three children. She was a member of Briarlake Baptist Church in Decatur, Ga. She served through teaching 3rd grade Sunday School, serving in the media center, and she was active in her Joy II Sunday School Class. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 28, at Floral Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Tucker. Entombment was in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Floral Hills Funeral Home, Tucker, was in charge of arrangements. www.floralhillsfuneral.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. Donna Frost WINDER - Donna Fay Wall Frost, 54, passed away peace fully on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Frost was a longtime pre school teacher with the Winder First United Methodist Church, where she impacted many chil dren’s lives. She was a mem ber of the Athens Church and a strong community advocate. In her free time, she enjoyed walking with her friends. Mrs. Frost was preceded in death by her parents, I.T. “Spud” and Fay Wall; and brother, Ronald Wall. Mrs. Frost is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Mark Frost, Winder; son, Jarod Frost, Wind er; daughters. Heather (Ryan) Madden, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Megan Frost, Brasel ton; brothers, Gary (Mary Fran ces) Wall, Winder, and Eddie (Elaine) Wall, Winder; sister, Ann (Tint) Ash, Clarksville, Ga.; sister-in-law, Gloria Wall; and a host of close friends. The memorial service to cel ebrate her life was held on Sun day, April 30, from the Smith Memory Chapel in Winder, with the Revs. Kerry Walker and Troy Tatum officiating. Hettie Irene Hub- Donations may be made to the American Heart Association at https://donatenow.heart.org/, or to the American Stroke Asso ciation at 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231 or at https:// donatenow.heart.org/stroke/ Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was entrusted with the arrange ments. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12690) Henry Gable Henry Donald Gable, 63, died Monday, May 1, 2017. A native of Porterdale, Ga., Mr. Gable was the son of the late John Henry and Lily Pearl Minor Gable. He was pre ceded in death by his daugh ter, Jill Gable. Mr. Gable was retired front Wika Instruments and was a vet eran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife; Connie Dempsey Gable; chil dren, Billy, Kyle, Cody Gable and Amy (Barry) Roach; two brothers; eight sisters; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services were held Thursday, May 4, in the Smith Memory Chapel. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12690) Otha Hanley HULL - Otha E. Hanley, 84, died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at his residence in Hull. Otha was a plumber for 45 years and was a Sunday School teacher at Welcome Avenue. Otha was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Laverne Hanley; his four sons, Paul (Dianne) Hanley, Ricky (Pam) Hanley, Mark (Lisa) Hanley, and Mike Hanley; one daughter, Lisia (Mitch) Elder; three grandsons, Joshua Crump, Jesse Elder, Corey Hanley; four granddaughters, Christy Hanley, Heather Hanley, Michelle Han ley, and Hannah Hanley; two great-grandsons, Christian Hin- sley and Hunter Crump; and one great-granddaughter, Alisia Crump. Services were held Saturday, April 29, at Lord and Stephens, Danielsville Chapel. Lord and Stephens, Daniels ville, was in charge of arrange ments. www.lordandstephens. com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12635) David Johnson JEFFERSON - David Lee Johnson, 80, entered into rest Friday, April 28, 2017, in Ath ens. Mr. Johnson was born May 25, 1936, in Jefferson, the son of the late C. W. and Ada Nix Johnson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Ewing; and three brothers, Joe, James and Mike Johnson. Mr. Johnson was retired from the tex tile industry and was of the Pentecostal denomination. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary Frances Whit lock Johnson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia King and husband Greg, Danielsville, and Glenda Puckett and hus band Mike, Bogart; one son, David Lamar Johnson, Jeffer son; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry Johnson and wife Mary Nell, Arcade; nine grandchil dren, Christy Streetman, Alex Greenway, Taylor Tucker, Aus tin Puckett, Mae Carlyn, Dane, Olivia, and Lilly Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Joselyn Streetman and McKenna Tuck er; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. William Whitfield and Mr. Gene Smith officiating. Burial was in Jackson Memorial Park in Commerce. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Evans Funeral Home Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12588) Jonell Morris HOSCHTON - Jonell Mor ris, 82, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. A resident of Jackson County for most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Elizabeth Allen. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband. Bill Morris; her daughter, Donna Jean Thurmond; and siblings, Myron Allen, Harold Allen, Junior Allen and Harry Janies Allen. She was a home maker. Survivors include grandsons, Chris Wood and Derek Ellis; great-granddaughters, Cortney West and Kayla West; and one great-great-granddaughter, Mad eline Nagel, all of Hoschton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3, front the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Taffar officiat ing. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Walden’s Cove Personal Care Home, 1442 Johnson Mill Road, Jefferson, Georgia 30549. Carter Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements, where online condolences may be expressed at www.carterfh- winder.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12571) Essie Pearson DANIELSVILLE - Essie Carolyn Pearson, 84, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. Mrs. Pearson was the daugh ter of the late Boyd Dudley and Allie Carey Dudley. She was employed for many years at C&S Bank before becoming a bookkeeper at the University of Georgia. Following her employ ment at UGA, she worked as an administrator at Athens Chris tian College until her retirement. Mrs. Pearson loved flowers, gardening, sewing and cooking. Most importantly, she loved peo ple and enjoyed spending time caring for others. She was pre ceded in death by two brothers, Calvin Dudley and Tom Dudley. Survivors include her hus band, Frank Pearson; one sister, Katherine Dudley; and numer ous other family and friends who will miss her greatly. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3, at Lord and Stephens, East. Interment was at Athens Memory Gardens. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12635) Sammy Reynolds Sammy Lee Reynolds, 75, died Saturday, April 29, 2017. A native of Barrow County, Mr. Reynolds was the son of the late Lee and Emma May Rooks Reynolds. He was pre ceded in death by son-in-law, Tripp Lanither. He was retired from Gold Kist. Survivors include his wife of 53 1/2 years, Patricia Ken nedy Reynolds, Winder; son, Steven Lee (Heather) Reyn olds, Winder; daughters, Julia Lanither, Statham, Patti (Chip) Reynolds, Winder; sister, Lucy Boyd, Commerce; grandchil dren, Rebekah Reynolds, Mat thew (Haley) Reynolds, Chris tine Lanither, Samantha Lanith er, Leslie Lanither, Sierra (Ben) Haynes; and great-grandchild, Ashlynn Haynes. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3, in the Smith Memory Chapel. Burial was at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Tom Hamm and Dr. John Talley officiated. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Carl, Ga., or Sibley Heart Center at Child rens Health Care of Atlanta. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017 (12690) Cleve Sims Cleve Nedham Sims, 78, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Mr. Sims was the son of the late Roy Lee and Lily Grace Sims. He was preceded in death by his wives, Doris Lillian Sims and Linda Turnbull Sims. Survivors include children, Micah (Alice) Sims and Renee (David) Brown; and grandchil dren, Alex and Garrett Brown. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 27, at Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12690) Stephanie Williams COMMERCE - Stephanie Michelle Studivant Williams, 56, entered into rest Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Mrs. Williams was born in Winder, the daughter of John and Betty Riley Studivant of Jef ferson, attended Georgia South western University, worked at Athens Regional Medical Center for nine years before ill health, and was a member of Timothy Baptist Church in Athens. Survivors in addition to her parents include two sons, L a q u e a s Hunter and L a k a r i s Hunter, both of Winder; brother. Rev. Ran dall Studi vant Sr. and his wife Ira, Jefferson; sister, Porchia John son and her husband Shamont, Jefferson; two grandchildren, Shaniah and Braxton Hunter, Winder; and nieces, nephews and several cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, May 1, from the Cha pel of Evans Funeral Home with the Revs. Randall Studivant, Sr. and Mitchell Appleby officiat ing. Burial was in Maxey Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Evans Funeral Home, Jeffer son, was in charge of arrange ments. Online condolences at www. evansfuneralhomeinc.com Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12888) Henry Vaughn HOMER - Henry Olin Vaughn, 89, passed away Sun day, April 30, 2017, at Brook- side Assisted Living. Mr. Vaughn was bom Feb ruary 6, 1928, in Homer, the son of the late Dock Henry and Alice Mae Belle Coker Vaughn. He served his Country in the United States Army, and was retired from Bellamy Construc tion. After his retirement, he was a farmer, and a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Vaughn was preceded in death by his wife, Magalyn Whitsel Vaughn. Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 3, at the Ivie Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Blalock officiating. Burial was in the Nails Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. On line condolences may be made to the family at www. iviefuneralhomecommerce.com Arrangements were in the care of Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. Published by MainStreet Newspapers, Inc. May 4, 2017. (12614) Please read then recycle this newspaper. OBITUARY NOTICES The charge to publish an obituary is $55 per notice for 250 words or less and the notice will be published in all six newspapers covering Banks, Barrow, Jackson and Madison counties effective June 1, 2014. Over 250 words will be charged at 15 cents per word. There will be no charge for the online posting to our website. Photographs remain free if the family chooses to submit one. To place an obituary notice, contact Betty Small at 706-621-4629 or obits@mainstreetnews.com.