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OBITUARIES Lucille Garrett Barber
Died July 25, 2013 Lucille Garrett Barber, 73, of Nicholson, died Thursday, July 25, 2013, at Northridge Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of Flora Nix Garrett of Nicholson and the late Victor Garrett. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Barber. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include children, Charlton Barber of Carnesville, Bruce Epps and Gloria Booth, both of Madison County; brother, Ralph Garrett of Jackson County; sisters, Janice Tacto, Linda Barber, Ann Fields and Joyce Harrison, all of Nicholson, Mary Scroggs of Madison County and Doris Morris of Athens; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, July 27, 2013, at New Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Clark Kesler and the Rev. Zack Hawks officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Vera Estelle Bowles
Died July 22, 2013 Vera Estelle Bowles, 92, of Winder, died Monday, July 22, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Anderson and Lula Jane Ewing Bowles; sisters, Parilee Bowles McDaniel, Flora Bowles McDaniel, Willie Mae Bowles, Desma Bowles Day and Louise Bowles Bryant; and brother, Jessie Bowles. Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews; and great-great-nieces and -nephews. The funeral service was held Thursday, July 25, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Stephens officiating. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens in Winder. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Robert Keith Boyd
Died July 22, 2013 Robert Keith Boyd, 59, of Braselton, died Monday, July 22, 2013. Keith loved to sing and play the guitar. He also enjoyed the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jeanette Boyd Survivors include his sons, Robert Keith Boyd II, Adam Jason Boyd (Kristal) and Evan Seth Boyd (Heather McClain), all of Winder; daughter, Kea Brianna Boyd (Daniel Jimenez) of Winder; siblings, Kevin Wiley Boyd (Denise)and Phillis Brown, all of Winder; grandchil-
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dren, Jordan, Bailey, Jaelyn, Hayden and Ava; and a host of other relatives all of Winder. Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, 2013, in the Lawson Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Kevin Burgess officiating. Interment was in the Bethabra Baptist Church Cemetery, located at 1054 Old Thompson Mill Road in Hoschton. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Jordan Ian Bracken-Howley
Died July 22, 2013 Jordan Ian Bracken-Howley, 17, of Winder, died Monday, July 22, 2013. BornMarch9,1996inUtica, N.Y., Jordan was a very bright light in the lives of all who knew him and he will be remembered for his kind heart, witty sense of humor and sly smile. He was an advanced placement student, dedicate football player and former band member at Apalachee High School. He was involved in Cub Scout Pack 750 where hereceivedtheArrowofLight. He was an employee at Stevie B’s Pizza. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Bonny and Robert Babiarz of Winder; father and stepmother, John and Tracy Howley of Alabama; brothers, Paul Koltz of New York and Rian Babiarz of Winder; maternal grandmother, Mary Jane Tinkler of New York; paternal grandfather, John D. Howley of New Jersey; step grandfather, Robert W. Babiarz of Lawrenceville; aunts, uncles and cousins, Kathy and Keith Jones of Florida, Sherry Bracken and Sharon Putnam of New York, Randy Tinkler of New York, Cindy and Glenn McGilvray of Lawrenceville, Bill and Missy Babiarz of Buford, Suzanne and Jeff Kearse of Lawrenceville, Ed Babiarz of Lawrenceville, Michelle Griffin of Lawrenceville, Ann and Mike Poorman of New York, Jennifer and George Nemo of Virginia, Kevin Howley of Texas, Steven Howley and Brett Santoli of New York, Aisling Howling of New Jersey, Beth Santarsiero of Texas, Amanda and Josh Bracken, Gage Tinkler, Emily, Nick and Duncan McGilvray, Zachary, Jacob and Sarah Babiarz, Braeden Kearse, Katie and Julie Poorman, George, Justin and Quinlin Nemo, Abrielle Howley and Archer and Beatrix Santoli; and Jordan’s best friend, Lindsey Smith. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 27, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Spencer Breedlove officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at Community Bank & Trust for the Robert “Rian” Babiarz College Savings Fund. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Died July 26, 2013 David Lewis Bray Jr., 75, of Athens, died Friday, July 26, 2013, at his home after an extended illness. A native of Banks County, he was the son of the late Cora Lee Dodd Bray and Lewis Bray, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, James Bray, Herbert Bray, Charles Bray and Rosa Lee Tice. He retired as a Sergeant First Class after 28 years in the United States Army. He was a former director of Banks County EMS as well as employed with Jackson County EMS for a number of years. He eventually retired from Athens Material Handling in 2006 after 21 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Eileen Fortson Bray; daughter, Renea Fortson Anderson and husband Dan, of Athens; son, Randall D. Fortson and wife Rhonda, of Fredericksburg, Va.; son-inlaw, Chris Brock of Homer; sister, Brenda Bray Roberts, Homer; brother, John (Danny) Bray, Toccoa; 10 grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday, July 29, 2013, at Trinity Baptist Church in Athens. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Dorothy Watkins Chastain
Died July 26, 2013 Dorothy Watkins Chastain, 76, of Jefferson, died Friday, July 26, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Conway and FrankieWatkins;brother,Ellis Watkins;andsister,GailBishop. Survivors include her daughter, Judy Chastain (Randy Wright); sons, Glenn Chastain and Michael Chastain (Judy); brother, Tom Watkins (Regina); sisters, Marie Queen and Janie Hill; grandchildren, David Oglesby, Brandy Douglas (Darrell), Nicol Martin (Brian), Shayne Sizemore (Chasity), Naomi Chastain, and Tony Wallace; 11 greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives. No arrangements have been made at this time. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Bob Garrett
Died July 28, 2013 Bobby “Bob” Gene Garrett, 81, of Winder, died Sunday, July 28, 2013. A son of the late Dewey and Bertie Cruce Garrett, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Phillips Garrett; and brothers, James Garrett, Harold Garrett and Jessie Garrett. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was
the former owner of Garrett Construction and retired as a carpenter from the University of Georgia. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Ken Grindle of Athens, Connie and Michael Graves of Lawrenceville, Christy and John Coddington of Winder and Cindy Royal of Winder; grandchildren, Amy Colson, Garrett Coddington, Jackson Royal and Kaylin Royal; great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Kassidy Colson; brothers, Duane Garrett and Donald Garrett, both of Winder, and Donald Garrett of St. Louis, Mo.; and sisters, Colleen Winkler of Cleveland and Carolyn Crane of Jefferson. The funeral service was held Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. J.L. Yopp of Brother Steve Roberts officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Tom Hancock
Died July 25, 2013 Thomas Knox “Tom” Hancock, 64, of Jefferson, died Thursday July 25, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Atlanta, he was a son of Mrs. Elwyn Warburton Hancock of St. Augustine, Fla., and the late Mr. Knox Hancock. He was a devoted employee, who loved his job every day for 20 years at Kraft Foods. Mr. Hancock was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Flippen Methodist Church in Flippen, and attended Pendergrass Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Joy Hall Hancock; daughter, Elizabeth (Rick) Pittard of Athens; son, Ross (Lorie) Hancock of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Breannah, Spencer and Reese; and sister, Jo Masuret of Jacksonville, Fla. The funeral service was held on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at Pendergrass Baptist Church with the Rev. Ervin Goss officiating. Interment was Tuesday, July 30, 2013, in the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Virginia. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Dorrie Elizabeth Kelley
Died July 26, 2013 Dorrie Elizabeth Kelley, 62, of Bethlehem, died Friday, July 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Calvin Hendrix Sr., and Janie Elizabeth Carroll Davis. Survivors include her husband, Colin “Abe” Kelley;
Shrine Ladies of Tri-County Shrine Club of Hoschton, Georgia
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Dot Nabors
Died July 30, 2013 Doris “Dot” Gee Nabors, age 88, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013. A daughter of the late William Beatty Gee and the late Mae Lou Smith Gee, she was a homemaker and a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mrs. Nabors was known for her cooking skills for family and friends and was devoted entirely and wholeheartedly to her family. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Oscar “Bubber” Nabors; sisters, Ola Bell Arthur, Lois Elrod Sorrells, Nelle Culpepper, Wilma Dodd, Cindy Mae Gee and Woodie Cole; and son-in-law, Fred Redman. Survivors include daughters, Jan (Donald) Elrod and Gail Redman and Cindy Nabors, all of Jefferson; son, Michael (Bobbi) Nabors of Jefferson; sisters, Sylvia (J.A.) Underwood and Bette Sosebee, both of Jefferson; brother, Herman Gee of Jefferson; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, at Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike McLemore and the Rev. Johnny Ray officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 10:30-11 a.m. before the service. The burial will follow in the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery with Chris Cotton, Jimbo Elrod, Josh Nabors, Kelby Fite, Scott Phillips and Donny Evans honored as pallbearers. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the loving staff of the Sil-
verleaf Assisted Living and Silverleaf Hospice of Athens. Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church General Fund, 4659 Brockton Road, Jefferson, GA 30549. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
Maurice Stancil
Died July 23, 2013 Charles Maurice Stancil, 68, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, July 23, 2012. M a u rice loved his family and church where he served as treasurer and played Stancil the bass guitar. He also played with The Band of Gold, New Hearts, Changing Tides and The Taxman Air Force Band and Change of Tides. He was a member of the Dixie Cruisers Street Club and the American Street Rodders. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Sarah Irene Stancil. Survivors include his loving wife of nine years, Sharon Phagan Dodd Stancil; son, Charles Ryan “Chuck” Stancil of Flowery Branch; daughters, Lisa Stovall (Ernie) of Hoschton, Tina Hayes (Dwayne) of Braselton, Lisa Campbell (Tony) of Winder and Kay Davis (Jacob) of Pendergrass; sisters, Winona Young (Warren) of Atlanta and Sylvia DeLong of Hoschton; seven grandchildren; special niece, Rita McDaniel (Phil) and their daughters, Charley, Chelsey and Cambrey; nephew, Danny DeLong; and other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Center United Methodist Church with the Rev. Blane Spencer, the Rev. William Clayton and the Rev. Glenn Parrish officiating. Contributions may be made to Center United Methodist Church, 7641 Jackson Trail Road, Hoschton, GA, 30548. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Aug. 1, 2013
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