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OBITUARIES Charlie Bass
Died Jan. 29, 2013 Charles T. “Charlie” Bass Jr., 86, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. Born in Temple, he was a son of the late Charles Thomas Bass Sr., and the late Louella Bearden Bass. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a graduate of Emory School of Law and was a partner at Rich, Bass, Kidd and Witcher Law Firm of Decatur. Survivors include wife, Lena Burton Bass; daughters, Charlene (Frank) Bass Llorens and Jane (Andrew) Bass McMillan of Hoschton; son, Charles (Patricia) Thomas Bass III of Cleveland; sisters, Charlsie Lehman of Chicago, Mary Mays of Roswell and Eleanor Wynn of Snellville; grandchildren, Franklin (Kimberly) Del Llorens, Jr., Anna (Chris) Lisa Hale and Andrew (Amanda) McMillan Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Karly Dianne Llorens, Michael Harrison Hale, Christopher Lake Hale, Andrew McMillan III and Laura Adrianna McMillan. Memorial services were held Saturday, Feb., 2, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Vaughn Howington Jr., officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1720 Epps Bridge Parkway, Suite 108383, Athens, GA 30606. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Lois Jordan Benson
Died Feb. 3, 2013 Mrs. Lois Jordan Benson, 86, of Sugar Hill, died peacefully with family at her side on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Benson; and daughter, Jackie Hudgins Hann. Survivors include her daughters and husband, Jimmie and Ron Taylor of Sugar Hill and Pam Petty Terry; granddaughters and husbands, Tammy and Tim Harris of Buford and Staci and Todd Pealock of Demorest; son-in-law, Allan Hann; stepdaughter and husband, Nora and Ron Toback of Gainesville; stepson, Johnny Benson and wife, Catherine, of Braselton; stepgrandchildren, Larry Jones, Anne Nash, Michael Jones, Tracy, Stephanie and Donna Benson; great-grandchildren, Ansley and Jared Green, Mount Airy and Andrew Pealock, Cleveland, Tenn.; stepgreat-grandchildren, Joel Jones, Brandon and Chris Terry, Austin Nash, Amanda, Michael Jr., and Brent Jones, Libby, Abby, Juan, Chris and Elizabeth Benson. Born Feb. 14, 1926, in Forsyth County, she was a member of the Buford Church of God for 20 years and a member of the Heritage Builders Sunday School class. She was a very kind and loving mother, grandmother and a friend to everyone she met. She was known as the “Mint Lady” at church, giving candy to all. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener. She loved flowers, and they grew beautifully for her. She was retired from Georgia Art and Lighting in Lawrenceville. She will be greatly missed by her family, as she was the love of their lives. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with
Pastor Joey Grizzle officiating and eulogy given by Staci Pealock. Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Gainesville. Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Mike John Diemer
Died Feb. 1, 2013 Mike John Diemer, 44, of Winder, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. He was born at Fort Dix, N.J. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Smith Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Ballard officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Charlie Eberhart
Died Jan. 30, 2013 Charlie Eberhart, 70, of Winder, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. He was a member of the Winder City Council and owner-operator of Eberhart & Son Mortuary in Winder. Survivors include his wife, Pamala Eberhart; children, Latasha, Forrest and Nisha Eberhart and Derrick Porter; mother, Mattie Eberhart; brothers, Clifford, Kenny and James Eberhart; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at White Oak Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Winder. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder
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Lollie Ann Huff Hooks
Died Feb. 3, 2013 Mrs. Lollie Ann Huff Hooks, 68, of Jefferson, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Born in Jefferson, she was a daughter of the late M.J. “Mack” Huff and the late Chloe Williamson Huff. Mrs. Hooks was a retired secretary for the University of Georgia Physics Department and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Williams. Survivors include an aunt, Virginia Hoffman of Commerce; uncle, Clarence Huff of Atlanta; and several cousins. Mrs. Hooks was loved and will be missed by caregiver Deneen and her family at Peachtree Village. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Helms officiating. Burial followed in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, P.O. Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549, or to one’s favorite charity. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Herbert Allen Hudgins
Died Jan. 31, 2013 Herbert Allen Hudgins, 95, of Gainesville, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. Born in Gainesville, he was a son of the late Joseph Bart Hudgins and the late Harriett Ann Mangum Hudgins. Mr. Hudgins was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church, where he was the oldest member and Deacon Emeritus. He was a graduate of the Martin Institute of Jef-
ferson and was employed by Georgia Power Company for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Willene Kinney Hudgins. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Doug Williams of Pendergrass; sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Diane Hudgins of Athens, James and Ann Hudgins of Marietta and John and Beth Hudgins of Gainesville; grandchildren, Teresa (Jeff) Sandrock, Barry (Neva) Latty, Bart (Ashley) Latty, Katherine (Collin) Field, Jason Hudgins, Jillian Hudgins, Sara Hudgins and Hannah Hudgins; stepgrandchildren, Ric, Daren and Cory Williams; and greatgrandchildren, Cade, Cole, Callie, Brayden, Morgan and Thomas. The funeral service was held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Belmont Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Compton officiating. Burial ollowed in the Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery with Barry Latty, Bart Latty, Jeff Sandrock, Cole Sandrock, Collin Field, Jason Hudgins, Cade Sandrock and Brayden Latty honored as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the Belmont Baptist Church Building Fund, 3635 Belmont Highway, Gainesville, GA 30507 or to Eagle Ranch, P.O. Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502-0500. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Donna Eugenia Bennett Knight
Died Feb. 1, 2013 Donna Eugenia Bennett Knight, 49, of Statham, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She always had to have the last word and will especially be remembered as a loving mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Bennett. Survivors include her husband, Terry Knight; sons, Tommy Bennett and Bobby Knight, both of Statham; daughter, Jeanie Knight of Statham; mother, Mamie Lyons of Cocoa, Fla.; brothers and sister, in-law, Tommy and Michelle Hood of Dacula and Donnie Norick of Cocoa, Fla.; sister, Deborah Thompson of Cocoa, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Freida Mae Kyte
Died Feb. 2, 2013 Mrs. Freida Mae Kyte, 81, of Winder, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. A native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late Hal and Estella Taylor Perry. She was also preceded by her husband, Willard Thomas “Pete” Kyte Jr. Mrs. Kyte was a retired
secretary with A.O. Williams Insurance. One of her favorite companions was Maggie, her dog. Survivors include her children, Conard and Vicki Kyte, Tommy and Velma Kyte, Dean Kyte, Debra Kyte, Lisa Romero, Kathy and Joe Camfield and Pennie Kyte; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Jerry Perry, Emma Jean Cox, Maxine Rust, Sue Pirtle, Carolyn Dozier and Teresa Perry. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Rose Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Youngblood officiating. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Eula Fay Martin
Died Feb. 1, 2013 Eula Fay Martin, 72, of Maysville, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at her son’s residence following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Bishop T.E. Flowers officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery. Born Jan. 2, 1941, in Gainesville, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Vinie Rice Wilkerson. She was a homemaker and attended Church of God Prophecy. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Henry Lance Sr., and Janet Lance of Jefferson; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Lance and Lynn-Julie Lance of Cleveland, Frank Lance of Gainesville and Wayne and Monica Phillips of Cumming; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Georgia Hospice, 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222, Gainesville GA 30501. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Sheppard Pierson Stell
Died Jan. 30, 3013 Sheppard Pierson Stell, 87, of Winder, died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Born in Loco, Texas, he was a son of Mary Smith Stell. Beginning in 1946 and until his retirement in 1987, Pierson Stell, along with partner Ray Kilgore, photographed news and community events in Winder and surrounding communities. Their collection was purchased from Stell by Myron Garrett of Winder. Some of those photographs were assembled into “Barrow County: Photographs from the Stell-Kilgore Collection” by longtime newspaperman Myles R. Godfrey of Winder. No services are planned. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Judith Elaine Harrison Trail
Died Feb. 1, 2013 Mrs. Judith Elaine Har-
rison Trail, 72, of Hoschton, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Born Feb. 21, 1940, she was a daughter of the late William Walter and Winnie Bly Harrison in Harrisburg, Ill. She attended the Buford Church of God and had been a cook at the Gwinnett Medical Center. Mrs. Trail was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Trail. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Teresa Trail of Harrisburg, Ill.; daughters and sons-inlaw, Linda and Davy Green of Hoschton and Donna and Dan Milligan of Martin; four grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, David and Brenda Harrison of Peoria, Ill.; sister, Vera Fowler of Colorado; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Linda Mitchell Tullis
Died Jan. 28, 2013 Linda Mitchell Tullis, 66, of Buford, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Richard D. Tullis; son and daughterin-law, Terry Nathan and
Renee Turner of Winder; grandchildren, Zachary Turner, Melanie Turner and Jacob Turner; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon and Scott Kinsey of Lula and Barbara Mitchell of East Point; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Russell and Martha Tullis of Jefferson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Born Oct. 2, 1946, in Atlanta, she was a graduate of North Clayton High School in College Park. She was co-owner of Tullis Metals in Rest Haven. She was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Darwin Caldwell officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501-3899. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
Alyson Elizabeth Wheeler
Died Jan. 27, 2013 Alyson Elizabeth Wheeler, 30, of Hoschton, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Lawson Funeral Home, now located at 4532 Highway 53 in Hoschton. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Feb. 7, 2013
CHURCH NEWS Get through the week with The Springs Church and its Wednesday Night Downpour. Share a potluck dinner 6-6:30 p.m., followed by an adult church service focusing on prayer from 6:30-8 p.m., and Bible lessons and activities for youth and children, too. All welcome to each Wednesday’s Downpour. The Springs Church is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road, in front of Flowery Branch High School. Email office@thespringschurch.org , call 770-965-9506 or visit www.thespringschurch.org sss A Call To Salvation, located at 1295 Jackson Trail Road in Jefferson, at the intersection of 11 and Jackson Trail Road, will be hosting Evangelist Eva Dooley, who carries an amazing anointing on her life for revival and to minister to and build up the body of Christ, at 10:30 a.m. and at 6 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 10. Call 706-367-9612 or visit www.acalltosalvation. org sss On Feb. 10, the annual Black History Program will be held at 3 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church in Jefferson. This is a time when both Hall County and Jackson County can join and become united as a community. Celebrating history of those who gave their lives and time to make sure we would have this day of remembrance. On this day, we will add to the history by joining forces and become one community. sss See CHURCH, page 5A