http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/ en Serendipity 1.5.5 - http://www.s9y.org/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:19:02 GMT http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/templates/mainstreetnews/img/s9y_banner_small.png http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/ 100 21 Mainstreetnewsobitshttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/MmWGWZf59CI/5711-Peggy-Michelle-Haley-6-17-13.html Madison County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5711-Peggy-Michelle-Haley-6-17-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5711 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5711 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
A native of Athens, she was the daughter of Willie Carlton Wooten and Peggy (Larry) Samples. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richie Wooten. She was a dental assistant and member of Bethel M. Baptist Church.

Survivors in addition to her parents include a son, Mason Haley.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 19, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel M. Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Garrett, Roger Suddeth, Stacey Wooten, Matthew Wooten, Richie Houston, and Greg Fallin. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:19:02 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5711-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5711-Peggy-Michelle-Haley-6-17-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/xjp4XvZknvQ/5710-Leola-Wages-6-17-13.html Barrow County jacksonheraldtoday http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5710-Leola-Wages-6-17-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5710 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5710 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
A native of Perry County, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Ganarous and Meda Zahner. She was a beautician and stylist who worked in her home and later at Lanier Gardens. Mrs. Wages was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Clarence Wages; and siblings, Earl, Merlin, Allen, and Glennon Zahner, Irene Wilkinson, and Lorene Mattison.

Survivors include sisters, Helen Ingles, Eldon, Mo. and Sr. Stella Zahner, Bountiful, Utah; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Jena Wages, Athens; son, Paul Wages, Decatur; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Claude Godfrey, Athens; grandson, wife and great-grandson, Chris Godfrey, Theresa Wright and Finn Godfrey, Athens; grandson, Mark Godfrey, Winston-Salem, N.C.; grandson, wife and great-granddaughter, Brian, Cassie and McKinsey Wages, Tucker.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, in the chapel at Bernstein Funeral Home in Athens. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Mary's Hospice House, St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Athens.

Online condolences may be made at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.

Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:05:04 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5710-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5710-Leola-Wages-6-17-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/1VYckbOQ_dQ/5709-Vera-Loftin-6-15-13.html Barrow County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5709-Vera-Loftin-6-15-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5709 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5709 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Robert Taylor Loftin, Jr., United States Air Force, Retired; granddaughter, Lauren Kate Loftin; parents, William Ira Still, Sr. and Dovie Viola Atkinson Still; and brothers and sister, William Ira Still, Jr., Harold Royce Still and Ruby Lee Still Blankenship.

Born in Youth, Georgia, on February 5, 1916, Mrs. Loftin attended Walton County Schools and graduated from Monroe High School. After finishing business school, she worked in Atlanta, until she met and married Col. Loftin on December 12, 1941 and began her career as a homemaker. After several moves during World War II and Korea, she settled in Atlanta, and then Decatur. In 2000 she moved to Bethlehem and then Loganville in 2012. She was raised in the Corinth Christian Church in Loganville. Once she was married, she became a longtime member of the First Christian Church of Atlanta where she was a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship and Crusaders Class. After Mrs. Loftin settled in Bethlehem and Loganville she again attended the Corinth Christian Church, where she was a member of the Progressive Co-ed Class. At 97 years old, grandmother, aunt Vera, or Miss Vera as she was affectionately called, lived independently, cooked her own meals, kept a spotless house, and lived with her kitty, Katie. She still drove and attended church regularly. At her birthday celebration this past February, she was seen on her knees playing with one of the children and she got up without any help. Until a year ago she had been in great health and had not been in a hospital as a patient since the births of her two boys some sixty years ago. An avid sports fan, she especially loved college football, basketball, baseball, golf and hockey, loved ones stated. She knew as much about the games as anyone. She loved her immediate and extended family, her family of friends, her church and her travel. She was an avid reader and enjoyed a good book over television, unless there was a game being televised.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Ira Loftin and Judy Lee Hill Loftin, and Mark Still Loftin and Anita Louise Sanders Loftin; grandchildren, Jarrad Michael Vaughn, Olivia Seney Vaughn, William Taylor Loftin, Marie L. Riggan and Michael Daniel Riggan; great-grandchildren, Ethan Gage Vaughn, Elliott Rider Vaughn, and Michaela Judy Riggan.

Memorials may be made to the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, 533 West Uwchian Ave., Downington, PA 19335.

Funeral Services were held Tuesday, June 18, at Corinth Christian Church with Ministers Don Hardison and Lester Waters officiating. Burial followed in Corinth Memorial Gardens.

Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Loganville, was in charge of arrangements.

Visit www.stewartfh.com to sign an online registry or express condolences.
]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:02:58 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5709-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5709-Vera-Loftin-6-15-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/HbjRn58CZq4/5708-Edward-Hodges-6-14-13.html Barrow County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5708-Edward-Hodges-6-14-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5708 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5708 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
He was born October 27, 1935, in Fulton County the son of the late Oliver and Estelle Hodges. He served in the United States Army and was a machine operator for Lucent Technologies. Mr. Hodges was preceded in death by brothers, Clyde Hodges, Robert Hodges and Johnny Mendez; and sisters, Cola Mae Mintz and Lois Hodges.

Survivors include a son, Reginald Hodges, Tucker; sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Yvette Hodges, Gainesville, Hirin and Sharon Hodges, Flowery Branch, and Felix and Karen Hodges, Kileen, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Vanedra and Major General Leslie C. Smith, Fort Leonardwood, Mo.; daughters, Miranda Sykes, Flowery Branch, and Fertina Brown, McDonough; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Gwendlyn Banks, Gainesville; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 20, at Memorial Park South Chapel with interment following at Alta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. B.H. Bailey will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in charge of arrangements.

Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
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Mr. Davis passed away on May 18, 2013. He was a retired United States Army Major and Jefferson businessman.
]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:54:22 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5707-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5707-Joseph-Davis-III-5-18-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/qmT4OwgovVg/5706-Wanda-Beituni-6-14-13.html Jackson County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5706-Wanda-Beituni-6-14-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5706 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5706 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
She was born in Commerce, the daughter of Juanita Ayers Gardiner of Commerce and the late Albert Swayne Gardiner. She was of the Baptist denomination and was self-employed at B&G Fuel Systems.

Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband, Rabah Beituni, Commerce; daughter, Jessica Beituni, Commerce; and a son, Saeed Beituni, Atlanta.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 17, at Grey Hill Cemetery.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.
]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:43:49 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5706-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5706-Wanda-Beituni-6-14-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/Kc52xkvB4fM/5705-Henry-Davis-6-16-13.html Jackson County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5705-Henry-Davis-6-16-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5705 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5705 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
He was born in Jackson County, the son of Muarl Davis of Jefferson and the late Lewis H. Davis. He was a partner, along with his father, in the L.H. Davis Logging Company. He was a member of the Academy Baptist Church, and was an avid hunter, fisherman and animal lover.

Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Lori Davis, Jefferson; daughters and son-in-law, Stevie (David) Hurst, Hoschton, Henrietta Davis, Hoschton; and grandson, Griffin Hurst.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 19, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jefferson F.F.A. Alumni Association, 1531 Lebanon Church Rd., Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:42:48 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5705-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5705-Henry-Davis-6-16-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/0M8jOMM47zA/5704-Grace-Tiner-6-14-13.html Madison County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5704-Grace-Tiner-6-14-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5704 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5704 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
Born in Guilford County, N.C. on March 27, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Charlie M. and Pearl Fowler Lance. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.L. Tiner; and a son, Bill Tiner.

Survivors include children, Judy Duke, Gainesville, Charlie (Mary) Tiner, Jonesboro, and Sue (Jerry) Scogin, Carlton; and numerous grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at Athens Memory Gardens Sunday, June 16.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Lord and Stephens, EAST, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com
]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:41:43 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5704-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5704-Grace-Tiner-6-14-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/Ju5n1kn_KU8/5703-Jerry-Jones-6-14-13.html Barrow County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5703-Jerry-Jones-6-14-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5703 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5703 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
He was the son of the late Lonzie and Mildred Barkus Jones. He was a member of Carl Baptist Church. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Josephine Thompson Jones.

Survivors include a son, James David Jones, Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Jayne Marie (Steve) Howard and Judith Ann (Jerry) Wedding, both of Largo, Fla.; brother, David Jones, Cleveland, Ohio; sister-in-law, Rose Jones, Gastonia, N.C.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m., at Carl Cemetery in Carl with the Rev. Ray Newman officiating.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:02:24 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5703-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5703-Jerry-Jones-6-14-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/NPNRi3Avg0k/5702-Mutt-Faulkner-6-12-13.html Madison County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5702-Mutt-Faulkner-6-12-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5702 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5702 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
A native of Colbert, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Allie Mae Melton Faulkner. He served his country in the United States Army and retired from the US Post Office after 33 years. Mutt truly loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren, who affectionately called him Papa or Poppy.

Survivors in addition to his wife include three children, Nile (Kandace) Faulkner, Hull, Josh (Sheyna) Faulkner, Athens, and Carrie (Troy) Yancey, Hull; siblings, Kerry Faulkner, Marie Seagraves, Ronnie Faulkner, and Gerry Faulkner; six grandchildren, Dillon, Allie and Kaitlann Faulkner and Riley, Reagan and Ryder Yancey; mother-in-law, Mary Alice Booth, Comer; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at Lord & Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Terry James officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Alewine, Bo Alewine, Clarke Looney, Jason Booth, Clint Booth and Wesley Booth. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the funeral home.

Lord & Stephens Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com
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A native of Franklin, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Kenny and Millie Kinch Lusher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Urey; a son, Tom Urey; grandson, Terry Acker; and great-granddaughter, Stephanie Summerour. Mrs. Urey was affectionately known to her family as "Motha," "Ooey," "Noni" and "Mawmaw." She was a retired supervisor with the John Harland Company and was a member of the Winder First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include children, Jon (Laura) Urey, Elizabethtown, Ky., Charlotte Urey, Winder, and Debra Bonser, Lawrenceville; daughter-in-law, Ruthie Urey, Stone Mountain; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Winder First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Brock Burnett officiating. The remains will lie in state at the church from 12:30 p.m. until service time. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Tucker. The family will receive friends Friday, June 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home.

Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605, or the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:30:59 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5701-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5701-Margaret-Urey-6-12-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/Ui7BojnMIiQ/5700-Johnnie-Akins-6-12-13.html Barrow County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5700-Johnnie-Akins-6-12-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5700 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5700 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
She was the daughter of the late Edgar Ernest and Johnnie Lou Thompson Cook. During her life she was a member of the New Pentecost United Methodist Church. She sang and played piano for the church choir.

She worked as a secretary for Statham Garment and retired from Bank South as a teller. Mrs. Akins was preceded in death by a brother, “Doc” Cook; and four sisters, Frances Clack, Montene “Tom” Hulsey, Maxine Skinner, and Annie Dean Mount.

Survivors include her husband, Floyd Lamar Akins Sr., Statham; a son, Floyd “Buddy” Akins Jr., Statham; two brothers, Jack Lester (Jean) Cook, Winder, and Harry Lee (Shirley) Cook, Auburn; and one sister, Phoebe Cook (“Wick”) Dillashaw, Cornelia.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12 to 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, prior to the service. The service will be held at graveside at 2 p.m. at Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder with the Rev. Mike McLemore officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Pentecost United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1323 Hwy. 211 NE, Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.
]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:48:12 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5700-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5700-Johnnie-Akins-6-12-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/ToiX-ih5-3s/5699-Brenda-Davis-6-11-13.html barrowjournal Jackson County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5699-Brenda-Davis-6-11-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5699 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5699 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
She was born in Chamblee, the daughter of Mary Ann Camp Johnson of Jefferson and the late Luther Johnson. She was a LPN with Northeast Georgia Medical Center and was a member of the Sanctuary Baptist Church in Loganville. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by brothers, Ronald and Tommy Johnson.

Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Terry Davis, Jefferson; sons and daughter-in-law, John and Stephanie Davis, Winder, and Jason Davis, Auburn; brother, Steve Davis, Braselton; grandchildren, Brianna and Jacob Davis, Winder; godchildren, Linda Martin, Robert and Nera Watkins; aunts, Betty Sue Johnson and Ophelia Camp.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 13, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Keith Ferguson officiating. The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:23:24 -0500 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5699-guid.html http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5699-Brenda-Davis-6-11-13.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mainstreetnewsobits/~3/vtOYW6yHw2k/5698-Tracy-Banks-6-9-13.html Jackson County http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/archives/5698-Tracy-Banks-6-9-13.html#comments http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/wfwcomment.php?cid=5698 0 http://www.mainstreetnewsobits.com/rss.php?version=2.0&type=comments&cid=5698 nospam@example.com (Betty Small)
Miss Banks was born in Barrow County, the daughter of the late Rev. Ray Banks and Barbara McDougal Banks of Jefferson. She was a granddaughter of the late Homer and Sallie Banks and Buck and Sally Mae McDougall of Jefferson. Miss Banks was a member of the Living Word Worship Center in Jefferson.

Survivors include her son, Justin Banks, Jefferson; a daughter, Mary Kristen Brown, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; four grandchildren, Corbin Banks and Daniel Banks, Panama City Beach, Fla., and Jakob Banks and Jazmin Banks, Kentucky; sisters, Elaine Nabors, Braselton, and Judy (Jeff) Roberts, Winder; aunts and uncles, Lavern and Austin Jones, Winder, Nancy McNeal, Hoschton, Shirley and Brannon Wilson, Hoschton, and Clara Banks, Jefferson; a number of nieces; and one great-niece.

Memorial services will be held on Sunday, June 16, at 3 p.m. in the Abundant Life Worship Center of Arcade with the Rev. Dwayne Carroll officiating.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
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She was the daughter of the late Curtis Wood and Birdie and Rudolph Nix of Ila.

Survivors include her mother and stepfather; a son, Curtis Hanley; daughter, Leannah Heykoop; sister, Debra Seabolt; stepbrother, Clay Nix; and many other loving friends and family.

A memorial will be held Saturday, June 29 at 2 p.m. at the home of Birdie and Rudolph Nix for all who would like to celebrate her time with us.

Let us remember Dianne as the true beach bum that she was; she always had an open mind and open heart.

With the sun on her face and wind at her back, she lives on in our hearts and memories.
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Survivors include her husband of 67 years W.C. "Bill" Murray, whom she married after he returned from World War II; daughters, Rev. Jennifer Horton, Athens, Julianne Murray, Hull, and Janice Flanagan, Gainesville; grandchildren, Tom (Maria) Horton, St Petersburg, Fla., David (Beth) Horton, Yakoda AFB, Japan, Michelle (Christian) Amouroux, Athens, Julie (Rick) Lanard, Athens, and Jess (Abby) Logan, Decatur; great-grandsons, Tristan Amouroux, Joshua Horton, Jakob Amouroux, Hayden Amouroux, Seth Lanard, and Silias Lanard; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In 2000, she retired with 25 years of service from St. Mary's Hospital, where she had been the director of the medical records department. As a pioneer in the field of medical records, she was one of the first persons to be certified as a medical records librarian. Her work at the state and national levels to bring consistency for certification to this new field was noted with recognition and commendation.

After retiring, she began a career of extensive volunteer work. She was an active member of Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church of Ila for many years, serving numerous terms as elder and clerk of session. She also served on denominational committees. She was part of the Committee on Ministry of Northeast Georgia Presbytery for five terms. She was a commissioner to the General Assembly, a national meeting of Presbyterians. Her desire to help others extended beyond the borders of the USA, she was on a mission team to build houses in Pedras Negras, Mexico. In later life, she was an active member of the women's Bible study group at Central Presbyterian Church in Athens, where she is a current member.

Mrs. Murray was an avid reader, often reading five or more books in a week; her taste in literature ranged from classic to light fiction along with nonfiction and theology subjects. She also spent time researching many community issues and made statements in public forums in Madison County; she routinely lobbied state representatives on behalf of the public library system in Georgia. She was a past president of the Madison County Library Board, past president of the Friends of the Library, and a member of the Athens Regional Library Executive Board. She was one of the driving forces for remodeling of the Madison County Library. The book sales for the library were one of her favorite events; a few days before her death, she had designated books from her shelves to go to the library for the book sale.

Gardens were important to her and she enjoyed visiting different sites to see various settings. Her collection of daffodils and day lilies were a source of fun...always looking forward to seeing the new bulbs available each year. One year she traveled to Holland to see the tulips in bloom. Another year, she went to Hawaii to see tropical gardens. While in Italy, she visited botanical gardens as well as gardens of individuals...no garden was too vast or small...she liked to see the plants in their unique settings...the azaleas at Callaway Gardens remained a favorite. She was a master gardener and voluntered many years at the State of Georgia Botanical Gardens. Her camellia garden located in her back yard near the lake is a pleasant view from her kitchen window and it also has provided many blooms for family and friends through the years.

Additionally, she was a member of Athens Chapter #268 Order of the Eastern Star. She served as Worthy Matron for three terms as well as Grand Representative.

Elizabeth Murray had a zest for life; she was fully engaged in her family, her church, and her community. She loved the exploits of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, following their activities closely...she often asked for an update on their current lives. Her last week of life found her looking to the needs of her family; she prayed for them, including those whom she would not know in this life. One of her final admonitions was to her daughters to take care of their Dad and to make sure they knew the location of all the keys and important papers. Truly, a legacy of self investment and concern for others is left for all who knew and respected her...praise be to GOD for all that was good and faithful in the life of Elizabeth Cornelison Murray.

A service to celebrate her life as Witness to the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church of Athens. The Rev. Robert Bohler and the Rev. Joe Berry will officiate. The family will greet guests at a reception in the gathering area immediately following the service. Interment of remains will be held in a private service at Oconee Hills Cemetery in Athens.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Central Presbyterian Church.

www.lordandstephens.com
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He was born in Commerce, the son of Carl and Susan Kesler Veal of Nicholson. He was employed by Fed Ex.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Sam Veal, El Paso, Texas; and grandmother, Nina Mae Kesler, Nicholson.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at the Antioch United Methodist Church with the Revs. Marshall Brunner, Eric Drake and Mr. Guy Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, June 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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He was born in Jefferson, the son of the late Ben and Dora Hill Keanum. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam war and was owner and operator of Neal's Car Clean Up in Tucker for many years. Mr. Keanum was preceded in death by his companion, Ms. Bobbie Casper.

Survivors include a daughter, Tammy (Timothy) Caudill, Tayorsville, N.C.; grandchildren, Anthony Maskevich and Angel Maskevich; and several other relatives survive.

Graveside services were held Monday June 10, at Evans Memory Gardens with the Rev. Vaughn Howington officiating.

Evans Funeral Home Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com
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Born in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late George and Cora Wangercyn and was married to Charles Clavier of the residence.

Survivors include children, David Clavier, Savannah, Keith Reinemann and Darrell Clavier, both of Nicholson, Donald Clavier, Cumming, Michael Reinemann and Kimberly Reinemann-Vick, both of Illinois, Daniel Clavier, Warner Robins, Patrice Reinemann, Pennsylvania; siblings, John Wangercyn, Amelia Hall and Chris Veenstra, all of Indiana; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at that time.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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She was born in Monroe, the daughter of John McEver of Hoschton and the late Carolyn Green McEver. She was a graduate of Jackson County High School and owned her own cleaning service until she was unable to continue. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Gainesville. Ms. Testement was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Testement.

Survivors in addition to her father include her companion, Johnny Moss, Jefferson; children, Julie (Gordon) Miller, Dacula, Amy (Tony) Witcher, Mansfield, Lindsey and Katie Moss, Jefferson; sister, Carol (Larry) Hudgins, Oakwood; brothers, Mike (Kay) McEver, Monroe, and Mark (Lynne) McEver, Hoschton; grandchildren, Rachael Miller, Cloey, Garret, and Logan Witcher; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Monday June 10, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Latty officiating. Interment was at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Cindy Testement to Evans Funeral Home, P.O. Box 234, Jefferson, GA 30549

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, was in charge of arrangements.
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He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Barber. He was a former employee of the Madison County Board of Commissioners, a mechanic by trade, and a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Barber was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Barber.

Survivors include his children, James (Crystal) Barber, North Carolina, and Edwin Barber and Rhonda Barber, both of Florida; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several siblings; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services are scheduled for Thursday, June 13, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home in Danielsville. The family will receive friends at that time.

Ivie Funeral Home, Madison County Chapel, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
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He was a member of Park Place Baptist Church in Snellville, and was a retired material specialist with General Motors, Doraville Plant. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and loved his John Deere Gator. Mr. Chandler was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Hickox DD673. He played the guitar, acoustic and electric, the banjo, and he loved to sing and dance.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Nina Jane Bolton Chandler, Loganville; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Chandler and Kent Osborne, Suwanee, Debbie Chandler and Benjamin H. Brown, Anchorage, Alaska; sister and brother-in-law: Jeanette and Robert D. Ward, Loganville; grandchildren, Cameron Brown, Chase Osborne, Chandler Osborne, and Alex Osborne; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in the chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville, with the Rev. William Campbell, Mr. Norris Brown, and Mrs. Martha Chandler Parker officiating. Burial will be at Isaac Chandler Cemetery in Commerce. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday, June 10, at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Ministries, c/o Park Place Baptist Church, 4576 Lenora Church Rd., Snellville, GA 30039.

Sign the online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com
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A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late George Thomas and Gussie Scoggins Brooks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Bowen Brooks. Mr. Brooks was retired from CSX Railroad and the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Theresa Wiseman.

Survivors include children, Robin King, and Robert Thomas Brooks Jr.; stepdaughter, Sylvia Bennette; sister; Patsy Standridge; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Brown Chapel, Danielsville has charge of arrangements.
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Born in Madison County on November 8, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Texie Gunnells Adams. She was retired from the University of Georgia Libraries Photographic Services. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the Joy-Friendship Sunday School Class. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Adams; and her husband of 61 years, Coy Rice.

Survivors include a son, Steve Rice; daughter, Brenda Rice Thompson and husband Charles, both of Hull; grandchildren, Chris Thompson and wife Sarah, Peachtree City, Kelly Thompson Davis and husband Mitchell, Atlanta, and Clayton Rice, Hull; great-grandchildren, Katie, Truitt, Jack and Eloise Thompson, Peachtree City; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 9, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Hull with the Revs. Jonathan Tolbert and Randy Crowe officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund, 2227 Diamond Hill Neese Rd., Hull, GA 30646.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks for the wonderful loving care and support from Winterville Retirement Center and Gentiva Hospice.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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