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Ex-South Gwinnett teacher turns herself in to police By Keith Farner keith.farner @gwinnettdailypost.com

Two and a half weeks after Therese Gunn resigned from South Gwinnett High School, she turned herself in to the Gwinnett County jail on Friday evening.

Gunn, 53, of Grayson was arrested on charges of sexual assault Therese and three Gunn counts of contributing to the delin-

quency of a minor after an alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male student. Gunn turned herself in at 6:22 p.m. shortly after arrest warrants were signed. She was released on a $21,700 bond at 1:06 a.m. on Saturday. Gunn resigned from South Gwinnett on April

19, and a sexual assault police report was filed the next day with Gwinnett County police, spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera said. Pihera has said the relationship began sometime in March and has since ended. The report said that some of the sexual activity oc-

obituaries SUGAR HILL

Bobby Bates Bobby Joe Bates, age 75, of Sugar Hill, GA passed away May 8, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

HOSCHTON

Jenny Brooks Mrs. Jenny Womack Brooks, age 43 of Hoschton, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, May 7, 2016. LOGANVILLE

Patsy Heldt Mrs. Patsy Ann Bruce Heldt, age 73 of Loganville, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Heldt was born July 26, 1942 in Postelle, TN to the late Cecil Bruce and Bonnie Patterson Bruce. A member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Postelle, TN, she was preceded in death by four siblings, infant brother, Cecil Bruce, Jr., brother, Max Bruce, sister, Marilyn Hamby and sister, Louise Breeden. In her spare time, Patsy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and she also liked to shop. Survivors include: husband, Donald Lee Heldt, son, Paul Daniel Williamson, Jr., daughter, Pamela Ann Stephenson, son, Bruce Arthur Carthel Heldt, brother, Guinn Bruce, brother, William (Alley) Bruce, sister, Bobby Ruth Ashley, sister, Scellos Leavins, brother, Olin (Pete) Bruce, brother, Cecil (Sam) Bruce, two grandchildren, Chandler Briggs Williamson and George Alexander Bruce Stephenson. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home with Bobby Nanney officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers include family members, Bruce Heldt, Paul Williamson, Alex Stephenson, Briggs Williamson, Eric Morgan and Aaron Hood. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 12-2pm. Arrangements entrusted to the FinchCochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com. BUFORD

Michael “Mike” Hudson Michael “Mike” Hudson, age 63, of Buford, GA passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Susan Tinsley Hudson, Buford, GA; children, Charles Michael Hudson, Sara Slizewski and Teresa Palko; three grandchil-

dren; father, Charles Hudson, Eastman, GA; mother, Billie Hudson, Eastman, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Tina Hudson, Fayetteville, GA; sister and brother-inlaw, Ginger and Ed Champion, Kennesaw, GA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Hudson was born September 9, 1952. He was a 1970 graduate of North Fulton High School and attended the University of Georgia. He was owner of C.M.H. Industries in Buford, GA. He attended Gwinnett Church in Sugar Hill, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Pastor Powell Sailors officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Challenge Child and Friends, 2360 Murphy Blvd., Gainesville, GA 30504 in memory of Michael “Mike” Hudson. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at HYPERLINK “http://www.flaniganfuneralhome.com/” www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

and Erik Jensen and their wives as well as grandchildren, Brian, Kathleen, Terence, Connor and Ryan, and great grandchild Charlotte Kate. Service will be on Saturday, May 14th between 1PM and 3PM at the Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA, 30076 JEFFERSON

Suzie Metcalf Suzie Metcalf, age 43 of Jefferson, passed away May 7, 2016. LAWRENCEVILLE

Stacy Montgomery Stacy Gee Montgomery, age 45, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away May 9, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

LAWRENCEVILLE

Verona Nicholson Verona Nicholson age 55 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away May 5, 2016. Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel 1031 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville GA, 30046 770-277-4550.

LOGANVILLE BUFORD

Gregory Kilgore Mr. Gregory R. Kilgore, age 67, of Buford passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. JOHNS CREEK

Dianne Leach Dianne Emily (Heinzelmann) Leach, age 82, resident of Johns Creek, GA passed on Saturday, April 16th 2016. Dianne was born on March 9, 1934 in Port Chester, NY to Alphonse Heinzelmann and Mable Jensen Heinzelmann. She lived in Rockville Centre on Long Island, NY with her parents and two sisters, Joyce and Janet. She graduated from South Side High School in 1951. While there she met Henry Leach and ultimately married him on December 4, 1954. She raised a family of four children, Henry Jay (Nancy), Craig Andrew (Margaret), Erik Jensen (Christine) and Alison Dianne in the same community. In 1991 Henry and Dianne moved to Hinesville, GA. They stayed there until they moved to Sugar Hill, GA to be closer to family in Atlanta. Dianne was a member of the Red Hatters Society where she made many friends that stayed very close to her especially in her last months. She is survived by her sister, Janet (John), three sons, Henry Jay, Craig Andrew a

Howell Palmer Howell Palmer, age 80, of Loganville passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016, at home peacefully surrounded by family & friends. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Loganville Christian Church. Rev. Hoyt Huff and Rev. Doug Watson will officiate. Interment will be in the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to the Loganville Christian Church, P.O. Box 304, Loganville, GA 30052. Mr. Palmer attended Loganville Christian Church, was owner of Palmer’s Upholstery and a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark Palmer and Ruth Sutton Palmer. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Robbie A. Palmer of Loganville; daughter, Lori Palmer of Monroe; grandchild, Evan Q. Thompson of Monroe; sisters & brothers-in-law, Billie & Dan Causey of Loganville, Anne & Everett Moore of Loganville; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Johnny & Jackie Palmer of Monroe; sisters-in-law & brothersin-law, Margaret & Billy Ray Williams of Monroe, Kitty & Calvin Smith of Monroe; many nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends f

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curred at the school, at the teacher’s residence and at Lenora Park. The detective learned that sexual activity occurred in both Gwinnett and a neighboring county. The other law enforcement agency was informed of the allegations, Pihera said. The detective

also found that the teacher hosted a party at her home in Grayson, and during the party, the teacher allowed the 17-year-old and two female students to smoke marijuana under her direct supervision. According to the detective, the teacher smoked marijuana as well.

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from 5 to 8 PM, Monday, May 9, 2016, at the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. 670 Tom Brewer Rd. Loganville, GA 30052. 770-466-1544. Please leave online condolences at www.stewartfh.com.

WINDER

Deborah Peppers Deborah Ann Peppers, age 55, of Winder, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016.

GRAYSON

Christopher Porter Christopher “Chris” Porter, age 28 of Grayson, GA, passed away May 8, 2016. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, “A Family Company” Snellville Chapel, 770979-3200, www.wagesfuneralhome.com

DACULA

Garland Roberts Garland Roberts, age 84 of Dacula passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Preacher Frankie Southerland, Dr. Kenny Kuykendall, and Ed Still will officiate. Pallbearers include: Steve Thrasher, Matthew Thrasher, Mike Carter, Jimmy Crowe, Donald Hunt, & Donnie Hunt. Interment will follow at Oakland Community Cemetery in Lawrenceville. Mr. Roberts is preceded in death by his parents: Albert & Hattie Roberts & his sister & brother-in-law: Nellie & Rev. Aubrey Crow. He was a Deacon at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Roberts is survived by his loving wife of 59 years: Bertie Roberts, Dacula; son: Anthony Roberts, Dacula; daughter & sonin-law: Vickie & Steve Thrasher, Buford; sister & brother-in-law: Charlotte & Johnny Carter, Lawrenceville; grandchild: Matthew Thrasher; special friend: Baxter Mason, Dacula; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home: 300 Simonton Rd SW Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 770-962-3100. Please leave online condolences at www.stewartfh.com.

SUWANEE

David Ruddle David J. Ruddle, 85, of Suwanee, GA died April 27, 2016. Funeral services will be held, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel with Dr. Mark Hearn officiating.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton, WV. Mr. Ruddle, a native of Riverton, WV, was a member of the First Baptist Church Duluth, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Harper Ruddle, he is survived by his wife, Jean Hinkle Ruddle of Suwanee, GA; Daughter, Bobbi R. Ruddle of Leland, NC; stepson, Greg Hinkle and his wife, Delana of Irmo, SC; step-daughter, Maressa Cobb of Round Rock, TX; step-grandchildren, Nathan Hinkle and his wife Kit, and Ethan Hinkle all of Clemson, SC. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Pkwy., SE, #1, Marietta, GA 30067 (678)224-2000 www.heart.org or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 (855)448-3997 www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends, Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Bill Head Funeral Homes & Crematory Duluth Chapel (770)476-2535.

COMMERCE

Monroe Tench Monroe Brady Tench, age 71, of Commerce passed away Friday, May 6, 2016.

NORCROSS

Kim Walker Kim Michelle Walker, age 48, of Norcross, GA passed away May 8, 2016. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan, Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

MOBILE, AL

Stearsman. She is also survived by her great-nephews Ryan McCullough, Grant Stearsman and great-niece Gentry Stearsman. Mary loved life and life loved her. She was a big NFL fan and especially loved Kenny Stabler. After the death of her sister Cheryl, Mary turned to baseball always rooting for the Atlanta Braves. She loved music and was the first one on the dance floor showing up any competitor. She traveled, many places with her mother and her sister April including California, Hawaii, New York, and Canada. One of her best trips was to Las Vegas where she attended a Garth Brooks concert. Mary went to school/ work from the age of 4. Over her life she attended the Group Aid For Retarded Children, MARC, Brewer Center in Mobile, Alabama, enjoying Special Olympic swimming, bowling and dancing. In 1989 she and her mother moved to Norcross, Georgia where she attended Hi Hope Service Center in Lawrenceville for over 20 years. She worked at Sears, Olive Garden and California Dreaming with the support of a work coach from Hi-Hope. Mary lived with April and Willie for twelve years after her mother died in 2002. Then in 2013 due to her declining abilities/ health, Mary came back to Mobile to live at Mulherin Custodial Home where she was reunited with friends from childhood. A visitation will be held at Eternal Hills Funeral Home at 394 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Georgia on Tuesday, May 10th , 2016 from 10:00 am-12 followed by a graveside service at Arlington Memorial Park at 201 Mt Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs, Georgia, at 2:00 pm. A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held at Mulherin Home in Mobile, AL on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Please wear your favorite color. We are eternally grateful to the caring staff at Mulherin for their love, devotion, and dedication to make a real home for Mary and other adults with developmental disabilities. We ask that in Mary’s memory donations be made to Mulherin Custodial Home, 2496 Halls Mill Road, Mobile, Alabama 36606. Please express condolences by visiting www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com.

Mary Wood Mary L. Wood, beloved sister of April (Willie) Shiver and Linda (Wayne) McCullough, ascended into heaven on May 5th, 2016. Born October 4th, 1951 in Mobile Alabama to Ancle Heyward and Merle McEarchern Wood. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Cheryl Lynn Wood. She is survived by her sisters April and Linda as well as her nephews Woodie (Paola) Shiver, Andrew (Sharon) McCullough, Bradley (Lin) McCullough, and her niece Wendy (Mike)

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