BOGART – Mary Hazel Perry Seagraves, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2014.

Mrs. Seagraves was born in Bogart, the daughter of the late W.C. and Eula Frances Davis Perry. Mrs. Seagraves was a homemaker and attended Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Mrs. Seagraves was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Edward Seagraves; a son, Rickey Seagraves; and granddaughter, Gina Seagraves.

Survivors include a son, Steve Seagraves, Statham; caregiver, Sallie Harper, Nicholson; two brothers, Billy Perry and Alonzo Perry, both of Statham; five grandchildren, David, Michael, Amanda, Tiara and Chris; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday May 4, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Doyle Sims officiating.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

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Trustworthy, funny, gentle spirited, responsible, kind, hard-working…these are just a few words that come to mind when describing Lane Collins. Lane Phillips Collins was born on May 16, 1938; he passed away at home from pancreatic cancer with his loved ones by his side on Monday, May 5, 2014.

Lane was born in Asheville, N.C. and moved to Cassatt, S.C. at 10 years of age. He loved the farm life and always had a garden growing with fresh vegetables. Lane worked at DuPont in Florence, S.C. for 34 years in Production Control, retiring in 1994. He lived in Florence for 35 years, raising his four girls and providing for them. He loved to go on vacations with his family – to Cherry Grove Beach, S.C. once a year, to the mountains, and lots of picnics at Cheraw State Park.

He moved to Hull after remarrying in 1992 and built a new home with his bride, Rita. Lane loved working in the yard and had an abundance of different flowers and plants he cultivated and tended himself. As one of his loving nieces, Linda Collins Truesdale recently said, “Patience, love, tender loving care are needed to grow such flowers. Uncle Lane has all of the attributes needed to nourish such beauty.” This sentiment could also be a metaphor for his life because he nourished his relationships just as carefully. He was dedicated to those he loved. He was quick to run errands for others and made many trips to Madison County schools bringing forgotten lunch money, book bags, and gym shoes. Lane’s defining trait was being on time. He never wanted others to have to wait on him. This has held true with his last appointment with his Heavenly Father.

Lane has been a blessing to everyone. As Lane’s oldest brother, Nick Collins said, “If there was ever a gentleman, it’s my brother Lane.” We all need such a gentleman in our lives.

Before his passing, Lane was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas Edwin Collins and Ruth Miller Collins of Camden, S.C., as well as a grandchild, Tyler Fortson Moon of Hull.

Survivors include his spouse of 21 years, Rita Fortson Collins; four daughters: Melaine (Hal) Campbell, Florence, S.C., Rhonda Ruth Doran, Lexington, S.C., Kim (Sam) Brunson, Florence, S.C., and Jenny Batchelor, Florence, S.C.; two stepchildren, Lee (Donnie) Burroughs, Hull, and Raeford (Kim) Davis, Charleston, S.C.; three brothers, Nick (Catherine) Collins, Camden, S.C., Jim (Mary) Collins, Wagener, S.C., and Loren (Marilyn), Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; and thirteen grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. with funeral services on Thursday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at Lord & Stephens East, Athens. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church, P.O. Box 640, Hull, GA 30646, or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com

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Dr. Lucas Newton Turk, III, 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Fountainview Center For Alzheimer’s Disease in Atlanta.

A native Atlantan, he was born September 5, 1928, the son of Dr. Lucas Newton Turk, Jr. and Lula Spencer Turk. After graduating from Boys High, Emory University and Emory University School of Medicine, he married Martha (Marcy) Ann Bentz of Coral Gables, Fla. Dr. Turk was a general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery resident at Yale University School of Medicine from 1952-1960, during which period he also served two years as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force based in Roswell, N.M. and a year at Harvard Medical School for a cardiothoracic fellowship. In 1960 he and Marcy moved their growing family to Lexington, Ky., where he served on the clinical faculty of the University of Kentucky School of Medicine. In 1963 they moved back to Atlanta where he joined Dr. William Hopkins in a private cardiothoracic surgery practice. He served many Atlanta hospitals, but Piedmont Hospital was his primary venue during his 28 years of practice. He served as president of the Medical Association of Atlanta, president of the Medical Association of Georgia, president of the Rocky Mountain Traumatological Society, committee member of the American Thoracic Society, and visiting professor of surgery at Hospital Albert Schweizer in Haiti.

After retiring from surgery, Dr. Turk served as the Medical Director of the Georgia Board of Corrections and then traveled the country for 15 years as a site visitor for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education of the American Medical Association. In 2006 he and Marcy retired to Sea Island, Ga., where he enjoyed bicycling, putting over 1,000 miles on his bike, and writing a book about surgery titled Unexpected Results: The Joy of Surgery, which was published this year by Flatline Press.

Throughout his life he loved sports as a player and a fan. He enjoyed tennis, golf, water and snow skiing. While the kids were growing up, it was not unusual to find him watching a football game on TV while listening to another game on his transistor radio, reading a book, and eating a bowl of ice cream. Travel was important to him. With great delight he and Marcy took each of their eight grandchildren on a trip abroad. Marcy preceded him in death in 2010.

Survivors include a brother, Dr. Robert Spencer Turk (Naomi); sister, Beth Turk Stockton (Mecklyn); four children, Susan Turk Spratt (Jim), Julie Turk Hunter Martin (Mike), William Turk (Carlita), and Gregor Turk (Dr. Murphy Townsend); eight grandchildren, Dr. Molly Spratt Moye (Matthew), James Spratt III, Marcie and Eliza Hunter, Newt, Emily, Tandy, and Spencer Turk; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta on Thursday, May 15, at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation (please designate as research only), 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346, and Signature Squares of Brunswick, P.O. Box 846, Brunswick, GA 31521.

Cremation Society of Georgia, Atlanta, is in charge of arrangements.

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DANIELSVILLE – John Scarboro, 71, died Monday, May 5, 2014.

A native of Danielsville, he was the son of the late Amos and Annie Mae Scarboro. He was the owner of Scarboro Wood Product and of the Baptist denomination. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Scarboro.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Mary Floyd Scarboro; children, Becky (David) Swain, Danielsville, and Jimmy Booth, Danielsville; grandchildren, Melissa Bassett, Danielsville, Jonathan (Leslie) Mitchell, Macon, Chris (Tiesha) Mitchell, Danielsville, Alex Booth, Danielsville, and Maranda (Brian) Thomas, Danielsville; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 8, at 2 p.m., at Lord and Stephens Danielsville Chapel with the Rev. Jack Bowen officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the services.

Lord & Stephens, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

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AUBURN – Raymond Thomas Hunter Sr., 88, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

Born in Indianapolis, Ind., he was the son of the late John Thomas and Della Mae Bowman Hunter. Raymond served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. He was a decorated World War II veteran that served in several major campaigns He was also a 50+ year Mason and served as mayor of Auburn from 1992-1995. Raymond was preceded in death by daughters, Linda Fuller and Lynne Owen.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Betty Hunter; children, Raymond Thomas Hunter Jr. (Pam) and Lisa Phillips; sons-in-law, Alan Fuller and William Owen; grandchildren, Kimberly McLees (David), Scott Owen (Lisa), Chuck Dalton (Jennifer), Tracy Sandlin, Megan Jones (Maurice), Raymond Thomas Hunter III (Ellen), Brandon Phillips, Austin Phillips, and Brianna Phillips; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. at The Cross, 3275 Tig Knight Rd., Loganville GA 30052.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Camp Sunshine or Aflac Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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

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Margaret Rosalie Bidwell, 93, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Bidwell; and great-grandson, Nate Fries.

Survivors include children, Dorothy Bidwell Fries (Mark), Mary Bidwell Irmen (Bill), and Frederick Michael Bidwell, Jr. She also leaves to cherish her memory, a brother, Robert D. Theisen; eleven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation will be held at Little Sisters of the Poor, Mobile, Ala., on Friday, May 9, from 9 until 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Catholic Cemetery, Mobile, Ala.

Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.

Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, Mobile, Ala.

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Barbara Treadwell Heenan passed to the lord Sunday, May 4, 2014.

Barbara “Bobbi” Heenan was born September 25, 1939, in Ocala, Fla., the daughter of Oris and Jobe Treadwell.

Bobbi was a North Georgia Council Master Judge, Design and Symposium Instructor, a member of the North Georgia Judges Council, Creative Floral Arrangers of the Americas, Designer’s Judges Study Club and Carolina Atelier. She was also a Life Member of the National Garden Clubs, The South Atlantic Region and the Garden Clubs of South Carolina.

Bobbi had exhibited, taught and lectured on design for 27 years throughout the United States, South and Central America. She organized five garden clubs and held numerous offices on local, state, regional and National Garden Club boards. She had several articles published in The National Gardner and designs featured on the website of the Creative Floral Arrangers of the Americas and several art museum websites.
Bobbi’s designs have been included in The Gourd Book, Floral Design Step by Step, Designing by Types and Design American Style, a World Association of Flower Arrangers book. She has been the Featured Sculptural Artist of the Black Creek Arts Council in South Carolina and exhibited her work at the Quinlin Art Museum in Gainesville and the University of Georgia Botanical Garden.

In 1997, Bobbi founded The Atelier, an advanced design study group, with designers from seven states who meet twice a year to study art, artists and “no holds barred” advanced creative design. This exciting, diverse group is in its sixteenth year and boasts six National Instructors among its membership.

In addition to her other activities, she enjoyed art work, needlepoint, antiquing, gardening and of course, creative design.

Survivors include her husband, Robert B. Heenan Jr., Jefferson; sons and daughter-in-laws, Christopher and Samantha Heenan, Wake Forest, N.C., and Greg and Erin Heenan, Cumming; grandchildren, Christina Heenan, Robert Heenan, Bailey Heenan, and Grayson Heenan.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 9, at 2 p.m., in the Jefferson First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Laskey officiating. A visitation will be held after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Jackson County Humane Society, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, GA 30549.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

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JEFFERSON – Maida Johnson Forrester, 89, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

Mrs. Forrester retired from Southern Bell after 40 years with perfect attendance. She was born and raised in Canton, and was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Canton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Forrester.

Survivors include sisters, Mary Glenn Johnson Mitchell and Rachel Johnson Christy, both of Hoschton; and ten nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 9, at Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bobby Morris will be officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. A private interment will be held at Cherokee Memorial Gardens in Canton.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Paws4Vets, 1121 C- 324 Military Cut Off Rd., Wilmington, NC 28405, or Homestead Hospice, 1561 Lenru Rd. , Suite A, Bogart, GA 30622.

Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton.

www.lawsonfuneralhome.org

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PORTERDALE – Louis Edward Eldridge, 86 passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014, at the Georgia War Veteran’s Home in Milledgeville, following an extended illness.

Born in St. Petersburg, Fla., on May 2, 1928, he was the son of the late Arthur Phillip and Mary Frances Carpenter Eldridge. Mr. Eldridge was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. and United States Army, where he served our country proudly. He was retired after many years as an Information Specialist with the Georgia Department of Affairs. Mr. Eldridge was a member of Landmark Baptist Church of Newton County, a member of the Grant Reeves V.F.W. Post #7720, and also a member of the Cotton Indian Mineral Society, as well as the Georgia Mineral Society.

Mr. Eldridge was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Flanigan Eldridge; and sisters, Catherine Waters and Ruth White.

Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Brown, Jefferson; son and daughter-in-law, Louis Edward and Julia Eldridge, Bogart; son, Denver Cameron Eldridge, Weston, Fla.; grandchildren, Jason Brown, Pendergrass, Chris Brown, Jefferson, Melissa and Kamilla Eldridge, both of Bogart, and America Eldridge, Kentucky; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Dewey Fisher officiating. Interment will follow in the V.F.W. Memorial Park Cemetery in Demorest with full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves V.F.W. Post # 7720, the Habersham County American Legion Post # 84, the Rabun County D.A.V. Chapter # 15, and the Georgia National Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7.

An online guest register may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements.

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COMMERCE – Robert “Bob” Talmadge Love, 82, died Saturday, May 3, 2014, at his residence.

Mr. Love was born in Commerce, the son of the late Elbert Barney Love Sr. and Beluah Snipes Love. Mr. Love was retired from the City of Commerce and was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Love was preceded in death by a brother, Elbert Barney Love, Jr.

Survivors include a sister, Betty Denton, Commerce; special friend, Judy Allen; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 5, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Wilson officiating with the interment following in Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the services.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.

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DANIELSVILLE – Maryland Alfred “Bobby” Tucker Jr. passed away Friday, May 2, 2014.

A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Maryland Alfred and Addie Mae Cape Tucker, Sr. He was a long time employee and retiree of the US Post Office here in Athens and also retired from the Clarke County School System. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Baptist denomination.

Survivors include Zulene Autry; a sister, Marilyn Ferguson; brothers, Larry Tucker, Alex Cobb; daughters, Cheryl Christopher, Janine Lynn, Brenda Kinchen, and Theresa Sims; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A private burial will be held on Monday, May 5, 2014.

On line condolences may be made at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.

Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

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ATHENS – Frances Willoughby Duckworth, 92, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014.

Born in Madison County on March 9, 1922, she was of the Baptist denomination. Frances was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Willoughby, who was the father of her five children; a daughter, Jean White; granddaughters, Rita Bullock and Jodi Torres; grandsons, Tim Hughes, Joe Hughes, and Jere White; and her second husband, Sam Duckworth.

Survivors include children, Irene Bullock, Danielsville, Patsy and Ted Hughes, Oglethorpe County, Joyce Smith, Lavonia, and Charles Willoughby, Hull; grandchildren, Dennis Bullock, Mark Bullock, Roger Bullock, Jimmy White, John White, Jeffery White, Suzanne Gomez, Lisa Bolin, Kim Stowe, Ginger Pitts, Stephen Smith, Stephanie Willoughby, and Ashley Willoughby; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; brother, Jimmy Stewart, Texas; and sister, Ruth Human, Athens.

Graveside services were held Sunday, May 4, at Thomas Family Cemetery, Smithonia, in Oglethorpe County.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.

www.lordandstephens.com

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NEW PORT RICHEY, FLA. – Roxanne Schibley, 54, died Tuesday, April 29, 2014, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Mrs. Schibley was the daughter of Bobby and Shirley Watkins of Talmo. She was born June 11, 1959, in Marietta, and had been a Florida resident since the early 70’s, in both Pinellas and Pasco Counties. She worked at Elfers Christian Preschool for the past 17 years and graduated from Largo high school.

Survivors in addition to her parents include a daughter, Melissa Schibley, and grandson, Jase, Tennessee; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Robert Dobson, St. Petersburg, Fla.; brother, Jim Watkins, Talmo; niece and great-nephew, Michella Newman and Cole, St. Petersburg, Fla.; nephew and wife, Johnny and Cynthia Dobson, California; great-niece, Elizabeth Dobson; best friend and caregiver, Pat Blankenship; as well as many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Elfers, 4050 Redleaf Drive, New Port Richey, Fla. 34652, on Sunday, May 18, , at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice, Inc., 6117 Trouble Creek Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34653

Little-Davenport Funeral Home of Gainesville announcing for Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, 8825 Old County Road 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653 (727)372-2550

Those desiring to leave online condolences can do so at www.littledavenport.com

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JEFFERSON – Edward “Ed” Abeling, 78, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Ed lived in Jefferson for 14 years. He loved yard work, his family and church family. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Flowery Branch for over 12 years, where he was a member of the Amazing Grace Sunday School Class. Ed was a Mr. Fix It and attended trade school for Printing in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Abeling was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Michael Abeling.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Abeling; a son, Danny Abeling and wife Connie, North Carolina; daughter Brenda Crosby and husband Jackie, Kathleen, Theresa Hildreth, Jefferson; brother, John Abeling and wife Betty, Kentucky; sister, Carolyn Seimer and husband Ron, Kentucky; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, May 15, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Flowery Branch. The Rev. Scott Wilson will be officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the church. Interment will be held following services at Jackson Memorial Park Cemetery, in Commerce.

Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton.

www.lawsonfuneralhome.org.

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JASPER – Rose Bell, 101, passed away at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Barbara Bell, Jasper; grandchildren, Brian Bell, Sheila Hill, Michele Eng, and Kimberley de Reyna; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at Hope Lutheran Church of Ellijay with Pastor David Smedley officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church of Ellijay for the Columbarium.

Cagle Funeral Home, Jasper, was honored to serve the Bell family.

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HOSCHTON – Nicholas “Nick” Eli Ryscamp, 19, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014.

He was a graduate of Jackson County Comprehensive High School. He loved the Lord and his friends and lived life to the fullest. He was loved by a lot and known by many.

Survivors include his parents, Jeff and Diane Harris Ryscamp of Hoschton; grandparents, Roy and Patricia Ryscamp, Jacksonville, Fla., and James and Joann Harris, Winder; brother, Timothy Ryscamp, Hoschton; two sisters, Kayla Smith (Justin) and Amber Wilva (Kyle), both of Woodstock; nieces and nephews, Tyler and Denver Smith and Daniel, Noah and Jonathan Silva; and several aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 14, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Dave Wilson officiating. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

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JEFFERSON – Ricky D. Pruitt, 53, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014.

Mr. Pruitt was born in Winder, the son of Mrs. Linda Faulkner Gregory and the late George Henry Pruitt. He was self-employed as a carpenter and mechanic. Ricky was preceded in death by grandparents, Perry Faulkner, Ina Mae McDonald, Bertie Lee Pruitt, and Clarence Pruitt.

Survivors in addition to his mother include brothers, Tony Pruitt, Tommy (Lisa) Pruitt, all of Pendergrass; nieces, Melinda and Jennifer Pruitt; great-nephew, Taylor Lee Pruitt-White; aunt, Mary Meadow; step-brother, Robert (Brandy) Gregory; step-nieces, Kaitlyn Gregory and Chelsea Moore; and great-nephews, Johnathan and Silas Gregory.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 15, at 5 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Page officiating. The visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

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COLBERT – Jurlee Duncan Bonner, 85, died Monday, May 12, 2014.

A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Columbus and Annie Knight Duncan. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William “Red” Bonner; her second husband, Al Fielding; four brothers; four sisters; and one stepson. She retired from Dairy Pak as a Quality Inspector.

Survivors include children, Tommy (Bonnie) Bruce and their son, Michael Bruce, Brenda (Charles Edward) Roberts and their children, Michele Gossitt , Chuck Roberts and Tina Roberts, Chris Bonner, Waymon (Libby) Bonner and their children, Alaina Shriver, Jordan Bonner and Cole Bonner, Jenny (Leon) Smallwood and their children, Danny Campbell and Shelly Fincher, and Louie (Regina) Bonner and their children, Jennifer Rose Bonner, Dillon Bonner, Jesse Bonner and Luke Bonner; stepchildren, Billy Bonner, Shirley Bonner, Margaret Bonner; sister, Mildred Ginn; brother, Edward Duncan; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 14, at 1 p.m., at Lord and Stephens East chapel with the Revs. Charles Roberts and Lester Dove officiating. Burial will follow at Thaxton-Wynne Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be a grandson, Cole Bonner, and great-grandson, Caleb Campbell. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will also be gathering at the residence of her daughter, Jenny Smallwood, 88 Spratlin Ponds Dr., Hull, GA.

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

www.lordandstephens.com

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BARROW COUNTY – Tammy Lynn Hall Moore, 47, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014.

She was the daughter of Nathaniel and Linda Hammond Hall. Tammy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence and Hattie Bradley Hall and Gerald and Essie Dailey Hammond.

Tammy was a woman of faith. She was a dedicated member of The People’s Baptist Church in Jefferson, where she held many jobs. She taught Sunday school, volunteered to coordinate Vacation Bible School, and helped with many other activities. Tammy loved her church family.

Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband, Dennis Moore; daughters, Jessica Cheek, Kayla Cheek (Allen) Brand, and Hali Cheek; step-daughters, Jessica and Paige Moore; grandson, Jaxon Lewis; sister Patti Hall (Timmy) Powell, brother, Rex (Anita) Hall; and special friends, Rosa and Grady Higgins.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m., at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial at Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.

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JEFFERSON – Helen J. Motes, 82, entered into rest Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Ms. Motes was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Roy J. Motes Sr. and Mae Belle Bradbury Motes. Ms. Motes was a member of the first graduating class of Jefferson High School, graduated from Perry Business College, was retired from the Georgia Department of Labor after 34 years of service in the Gainesville area, and retired from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners as Executive Assistant to the County Manager. Ms. Motes was also a member of the Victory Baptist Church in Jefferson. She was preceded in death by a brother, R.J. Motes Jr.; and son–in-law, Harry M. McDonald Jr.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Pam Motes, Nicholson; daughter, Elizabeth Motes, Jefferson; grandchildren, Rebecca Motes (Asa) Poole , Robert Motes, Jefferson, Katie McDonald (James) Bowen, Jacksonville, N.C.; and nephew, Chris (Gail) Motes, Jefferson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 14, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Mr. Charlie Howington officiating. The burial will follow in the Woodbine Cemetery in Jefferson. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home.

Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Ronnie Green Heart Center, 743 Spring St., Gainesville, GA 30501.

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

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