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CHURCH NEWs First Baptist Church of Jefferson will host Men’s First and Goal from 6:15-7:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, and Justin Safley, John Penn and John White will make a presentation about the March 2015 mission trip to the Appalachia region of Kentucky which FBC Jefferson will take. The men will share about their recent preliminary factfinding trip. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will Church will host Prime Timers Bingo and lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall on Friday, Oct. 31. All Saints Service and
First Sunday Communion Service will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. A Women of Faith meeting will be held at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, followed by Bible study in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 15, a fundraiser for Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip will be held at 11 a.m. Nancy Little is hosting a combined Pampered Chef and Origami Owl Jewelry party with 15 percent of the proceeds going toward the mission trip. If you can’t attend but would like to place an order to assist with the fundraising effort for the
February 2015 mission trip in conjunction with Bahamas Methodist Habitat, contact the church at 706-654-1422 or browse the websites and purchase directly online. Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at 706-654-1422. sss White Plains Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to its first Hog Wild For Jesus Car and Bike Show from 2-6 p.m. on Nov. 1. The show is being planned as an annual event. A whole hog will be cooked for all to enjoy. The car and bike show entry is free and plaques will be awarded
in several categories including Best of Show. Drawings for prizes are planned each hour and there will be live music, a moonwalk and hayrides. Everything is free. “We hope you will join us for this fun filled day in Jesus,” said Pastor Cary Pittman. For more information, contact the church office at 706-367-5650. White Plains Baptist Church is located at 3650 Highway 124 W., in Jefferson between Hoschton and Jefferson. sss
Born Jan. 27, 1954, in Twin Falls, Idaho, he was a son of the late Mac and Virginia McCracken. He was a 1972 graduate of Berkmar High School in Lilburn, where he was an accomplished multisport athlete. He worked in many facets of the construction industry, his most recent employment being with Baldwin County Parks and Recreation. He was a member of New Prospect United Methodist Church. He was an avid Atlanta Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs football fan. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Fish officiating and Tony Powell delivering the eulogy. Memorial donations may be made to the Gwinnett County Fire Benevolent Fund, 408 Hurricane Shoals Road NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
A funeral service was held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Interment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Kaleb McDaniel, Clay Brantley, Lindsey Greeson, Mike Patrick, Keith McElroy and David Ridgeway. Memorials may be made to The Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, 709 Christmas Ave., Bethlehem, GA 30620. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach will present a Nov. 7 benefit concert for Tony Churchill, lead vocalist for Crystal River. Churchill has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkins’
Lymphoma. The concert, which will feature The Willing Workers and the New Beginnings Worship Team, will begin at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Pentecostal Outreach, located at 267 Harold Phillips Road in Jefferson. For more information, call Pastor Wayne Morris at 770-540-7828. sss Fall is here, so come get your pumpkins at The Springs Pumpkin Patch. The Patch is open weekdays from 2-8 p.m., from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays. The Springs is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road, in front of Flowery Branch High School. Proceeds benefit single parent and foster families in the area,
as well as Hall Family Promise. sss The Church of Hoschton is hosting Bible study for ladies in the community on the third Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the classroom at the rear of the church building. Call the church office at 706-654-8415 or Pastor Cory Sexton at 678234-9408. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton. sss A women’s study group is now meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Arbor Pointe Church to read and study Lysa TerKeurst’s book “The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of See CHURCH NEWS, 5A
OBITUARIES Suzanne McIntire Booker
Died Oct. 21, 2014 Suzanne McIntire Booker, 62 of Buford, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, following a battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel with Scott Harp, minister at Buford Church of Christ, officiating. Interment followed at Hamilton Mill Memorial Gardens. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Gwinnett County School System Relay For Life. Survivors include her husband, Bill Booker; children, Erica Whitmore and husband Roy, Brownville, N.Y., and Ryan Holloway of Oakwood; grandsons, Troy Whitmore and Aidan Holloway; brothers, Alex McIntire and wife Nora of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Scott McIntire and wife Debbie of Portage, Ind.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Henry and Elizabeth Ann McIntire. She was a native of Knoxville, Tenn., and had lived in the Atlanta area the past 20 years. She was employed with the Gwinnett County School System as a para-professional in the Special Education department at North Gwinnett High School. Suzanne was a member of the Buford Church of Christ. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, Buford The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
Carol Brewer
Died Oct. 21, 2014 Carolyn “Carol” Brewer, 67, of Statham, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. She was a member of Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. She was a secretary for Bioniche Animal Health. She was a former member of the Athens Moose Lodge #767. She met everybody with a smile and fought a valiant and brave battle with cancer for four years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Frankie Richardson Holland; and a brother, Jerry Holland. Survivors include her husband, Jim Brewer of Statham; sons, Brian Bone (Renee) of Roanoke, Va., and Mark Bone (Lori) of Athens; stepsons, Michael Brewer (Lara) of Jackson and Christopher Brewer (Kimberly) of Winterville; brother, Kenneth Holland of Jefferson; an six grandchildren. A memorial service was
held Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Debbie Huckabee officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
Bruce Wayne Butler
Died Oct. 22, 2014 Bruce Wayne Butler, 60, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. Born in Fulton County, he was a son of the late G.A. Butler and Mary Hayes Butler. He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Yellow Freight. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Tiffany and Warren Brown and Brittany and Derek Harrington, all of Canton; brother, Mike Butler of Loganville; sister, and brotherin-law, Judy and Tim Gilstrap of Commerce; sister, Susan Morgan of Braselton; and grandchildren, Makayala Quinn Brown and John Robert Harrington. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Wounded Warriors. Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
Wayne Morgan Cribb
Died Oct. 23, 214 Wayne Morgan Cribb, 75, of Albany, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966. The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
Mike McCracken
Died Oct. 21, 2014 Vernon Russell “Mike” McCracken Jr., 60, of Buford, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Cathy Hughes McCracken; children, Russell and Tabatha McCracken of Buford and Allison McCracken and Butch Best of Winder; grandchildren, Cameron Best and Keelin McCracken; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Jim Scrogham of Lawrenceville, Cindy and Wayne Tingle of Loganville and Kathie and Andy Garmon of Lilburn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Kathryn Powell Hughes of Buford; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John Jr., and Donna Hughes of Buford; and nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; and cousins.
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Hoyt McDaniel
Died Oct. 21, 2014 Hoyt McDaniel, 57, of Winder, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014. A native of Barrow County, he was preceded by his stepfather, Ike Gregg; and nephew, Cody Brantley. He was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and served as the media manager at Bethlehem First United Methodist Church. He was the owner of McDaniel Cabinets. Survivors include his mother, Drucilla Gregg of Winder; sister, Susan (Bernard) Brantley of Winder; brother, Phil (Kathy) McDaniel of Auburn; nephews, Clay Brantley and Kaleb McDaniel; niece, Kristen McDaniel; great-niece, Ayla Brantley; and great-nephew, Kap McDaniel.
Sheryl Lynn Palmer
Died Oct. 25, 214 Sheryl Lynn Palmer, 60, of Winder, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Oct.28, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
Sara Nell Carder Stewart
Died Oct. 27, 2014 Sara Nell Carder Stewart, 91, of Jefferson, died Monday, Oct.27, 2014. Born in Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Elisha and Ora Jane Garrett Carder. Mrs. Stewart was a homemaker and a member of the Commerce Church of God. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Woodrow Stewart; son, Roy Stewart; sisters, Narcy Griffin, Merdelle Looney; and brothers, Lammie and Lawrence Carder. Survivors include her daughter, Jane Stewart (Howard) Willis of Jefferson; grandchildren, Ray (Danielle) Pursley, Cocoa Beach, Fla., Johnny (Lori) Pursley of Jefferson, David (Jillian) Pursley of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Kenneth (Carolyn)
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Willis and Don Willis, all of Maysville; 13 great-grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton and the Rev. Lee Hunter officiating. The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park with Johnny Pursley, David Pursley, Alijah Pursley, Clay Pursley, Roger Hill and Linward Carder honored as pallbearers. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
Lois Ricker Suttles
Died Oct. 24, 2014 Lois Ricker Suttles, 90, of Winder, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. She was a member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church in Auburn. She was preceded in death by her Suttles father, Clarence Ricker; mother, Mary Loven Ricker; brother, John Edward Ricker; and granddaughter, Angel Dawn Knight. Survivors include her son, Ronald Suttles; daughters, Gail (Billy) Knight of Dacula and Janice (David) Johnson of Monroe; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Harmony Grove United Methodist Church in Auburn with the Rev. Joe Romigh of-
ficiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
James Marshall Wood
Died Oct. 24, 3014 James Marshall Wood, 73, of Martin, formerly of Jefferson, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. Born in Jefferson, he was a son of the late James Frank and Reba Huntsinger Wood. Mr. Wood retired as a supervisor from the textile industry and loved hunting, fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Kay Underwood. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Farrell Wilkins and the Rev. David Wilkins officiating. Interment followed in Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Grandsons honored as pallbearers were James Wood Jr., Travis Gilliam, David Webb, Christopher Wood, Seth Wood, Cody Gee and Reid Gee. Survivors include his wife, Jean Berryman Wood of Martin; son, James L. Wood and his wife Tammy of Martin; daughter, Susan Wood Gee of Martin; son, Bryan Thomas Wood of Jefferson; brother, Larry Wood of Albany; sister, Judy Tate of Jefferson; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Oct. 30, 2014
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