Habersham County Georgia Obits Jul 2002 File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by kim gordon" Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/habersham.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm From The Northeast Georgian, 2 Jul 2002 Rodney Lee Wade Funeral services for Rodney Lee Wade, 35, of Demorest were held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, June 30, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Pastor Bobby Griffin officiated with burial in Amy’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Wade died Thursday, June 27, 2002, at his residence following a sudden illness. Born in Habersham County on April 13, 1967, he was preceded in death by his father, Mack Wade. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Canup Wade; mother, Ruby Thomas Wade of Alto; daughters, Maggie Wade, Jessica Wade, both of Gillsville; stepdaughter, Crystal Wade of Demorest; sons, Clayton Wade, Travis Lee Wade, Rusty Daniel Wade, all of Demorest; sister, Melissa Wade of Lula. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. Willie Mae Harris Moore Funeral services for Willie Mae Harris Moore, 85, of Toccoa were held June 16 at 2 p.m. at Zebulon Baptist Church, Toccoa. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Moore died Thursday, June 13, 2002, at Stephens County Hospital following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Harris of Mt. Airy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Moore; son, Bill Moore; and brothers, Odell Harris, Ernest Harris, Joe Harris. Mrs. Moore and her husband were owners of Moore’s Food Market in Toccoa for many years. She was a member of Zebulon Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Rodney Moore, Gary Moore, both of Toccoa; daughters, Kathryn Fry, Jean Cash, both of Toccoa; sisters, Emma Lou Jones, Jimmie Boyd, Imogene Simpson, Betty Fry, all of Mt. Airy; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Acrey-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, was in charge of arrangements. Howard L. Copeland Funeral services for Howard L. Copeland, 77, of Rex were held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 1, at Hazel Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Billy Burrell and the Rev. Trent Smith officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Copeland died Friday, June 28, 2002, at Southern Regional Hospital in Riverdale following an extended illness. Born in Fox Hill, Va., on Dec. 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Howard L. Copeland Sr. and Mattie Spencer Copeland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Wright Copeland; and brother-in-law, Amos Wright. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force where he served in the Korean Conflict and World War II. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church in Douglasville. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Ginger and Ross Bryant of Rex; son, Ed Copeland of Kennesaw; brother, Carl Copeland of Yorktown, Va.; sisters, Bertha Sears, Molly Holloway, Harriett Carter, all of Fox Hill, Va.; brothers- in-law, Lawrence and Carvin Wright of Alto, Vermon Wright of Cornelia; sisters-in-law, Floyce Mallory, Lucille Rudeseal, both of Cornelia, Reba Lee Barry of Milton, Fla.; and grandchildren, Jamison, Mattie and Jenna Bryant. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Robert Lee Trotter Funeral services for Robert Lee Trotter, 82, of Clarkesville were held at 3 p.m., Monday, July 1, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Horn officiated with burial in Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Trotter died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at a private nursing home facility following an extended illness. Born in White County on Jan. 10, 1920, he was the son of the late Willie and Mollie Edwards Trotter. He was retired from Habersham Electric Membership Corporation. Mr. Trotter was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II, where he was a prisoner of war in Germany. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Kinsey Trotter of Clarkesville; daughter, Lynn Walters of Clarkesville; son, Robert Lee Trotter Jr. of Clarkesville; sisters, Zella Wilson, Ethel Westmoreland, both of Sautee, Essie Parrott of Gastonia, N.C., Ellene Shook of Clarkesville; and four grandchildren. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Dora Pitts Sellers Funeral services for Dora Pitts Sellers, 78, of Cornelia will be held at 11 a.m., today, July 2, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Billy Harris will officiate with burial in Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Sellers died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Newton General Hospital in Covington following an extended illness. Born in Wilkes County on April 16, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Zona Whitworth Pitts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Sellers; and daughter, Penny Sellers. She was a homemaker and was formerly employed in the suture department of Chicopee Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Sarah Langston, Mary Gibson, both of Cornelia, Ruth Bowen of Seneca, S.C., Martha Addison of Homer, Gail Baird of Winder; sons, Ray Sellers, Larry Sellers, both of Cornelia; brothers, Clyde A. Pitts of Daytona Beach, Fla., Eugene Pitts of Indiana; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements. E.O. ‘Dr. Mac’ McCleskey Graveside services for E.O. “Dr. Mac” McCleskey, 99, of Clarkesville, formerly of Atlanta, were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 30, at Crestlawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Lendell Ainsworth officiated. Dr. McCleskey died Friday, June 28, 2002. A retired pharmacist, Dr. McCleskey owned and operated the Hemphill Ave. Pharmacy from 1925 to 1980. He was a 50-year member of the Georgia Pharmaceutical Association Honor Club, a 50-year member of the John Rosier Masonic Lodge and received a Certificate of Award from Mercer University for outstanding service in the field of pharmacy for 55 years. He was preceded in death by wives, Grace Light McCleskey and Cleva P. McCleskey. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Dan Knight of Clarkesville; son and daughter-in-law, Gayle and Marianna McCleskey of Alpharetta; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church Building Fund, Clarkesville. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, Roswell, was in charge of arrangements. Melvin Norton Funeral services for Melvin Norton, 73, of Mt. Airy will be held at 3 p.m., today, July 2, in the chapel of McGahee- Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Luther Williams, the Rev. Billy Burrell and the Rev. Warren T. Wilkinson will officiate, with burial in Camp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Norton died Sunday, June 30, 2002 at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta following a brief illness. Born in Stephens County on Jan. 23, 1929, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Hassie Eller Norton. He retired after 21 years as a master craftsman with Standard Telephone. Mr. Norton was a member of Soil and Water Conservation Service and a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Stella Burrell Norton of Mt. Airy; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Marsha Norton of Mt. Airy, Douglas and Sue Norton of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Dot Reed of Oakwood, Mildred Norton of Royston; and grandchildren, Christopher, Charles and Eric Norton. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements. Jamie Estes Funeral arrangements for Jamie Estes, 48, of Cleveland are incomplete at this time. Mrs. Estes died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at home after a long battle with cancer. Stanley H. Powell and the Cornelius E. Church and Son Funeral Home in Clarkesville is in charge of arrangements. From The Northeast Georgian, JULY 9, 2002 William Lester Weathers Funeral services for William Lester Williams, 97, of Demorest were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim McIntosh officiated with burial in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full Masonic graveside services provided by the Cornelia Masonic Lodge No. 92 F&AM. Mr. Weathers died Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at a personal care facility following an extended illness. Born in Daisy on Oct. 29, 1904, he was the son of the late Marvin Lester and Beulah Elizabeth Brady Weathers. He was the owner of Weathers Appliances and Furniture, and Log Cabin Sewing Machine Repair. He was a member of Harvest Christian Church and a 50-year member of the Cornelia Masonic Lodge No. 92 F&AM. He was the Past High Priest of the Clarkesville Royal Arch Chapter. Mr. Weathers was also a member of the Phielmon Commandry, the Yaarab Shrine Temple and the Mountaineer Shrine Club. He served as Worthy Patron of the Clarkesville Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a member of Habersham AARP Chapter No. 2040 and organized the Clarkesville AARP chapter in 1979, where he served as president for three years. He was a former member of the Cornelia Kiwanis Club. He published his autobiography, which is located in the state archives and the Piedmont College Library. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mamie Bazemore, to whom he was married for 39 years; second wife, Dorothy Garrison, to whom he was married for 32 years; and daughter, Mildred Carver. Survivors include his daughters, Betty Clair Harvey of Columbus, Cheryl Smart of San Jose, Calif.; sisters, Allene Remley, Bertie Mae Patterson, both of Longwood, Fla.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. Mary Louise Crawford Wade Funeral services for Mary Louise Crawford Wade, 86, of Alto, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Timberidge Baptist Church. The Rev. Dean Bryant and Mike Robertson officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wade died Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a short illness. Born in Hall County on Feb. 26, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Garnett and Pearl Eberhart McMillan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dupree Crawford Sr.; and brothers, Jimmy McMillan, Ralph McMillan, Clyde McMillan. Mrs. Wade was a homemaker and a member of Timberidge Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Woodall of Murrayville, Martha Pearl Crawford of Cornelia; daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda and Hugh Lee Bennett of Gainesville, Roger and Mary Tanksley of Cornelia, Becky and Carroll Andrews of Baldwin; son, William Gary Crawford of Baldwin; sons and daughters-in-law, Grady G. and Runnell Crawford of Marietta, Rodger and Dianne Crawford of Gainesville, Dupree Jr. and Sharon Crawford of Alto, Michael and Linda Crawford of Cornelia, Spot and Libby Crawford of Cornelia, Edward L. and Brenda L. Crawford of Baldwin; 25 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Jeff Sims Funeral services for Jeff Sims, 41, of Clarkesville were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Hillside Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Furman Lewis officiated with burial in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Sims died Friday, July 5, 2002, at Habersham County Medical Center. Born in Habersham County on Feb. 7, 1961, he was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mr. Sims was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bronez Parker Sims; grandparents, True and Mary Lou Parker, Hamp and Lucy Sims. Survivors include his father, Boyd Sims of Clarkesville; daughters, Jennifer Sims Burdette of Toccoa, Melissa Sims of Clarkesville; son, Jeffrey Parker Sims Jr. of Clarkesville; sisters, Debby Harris of Highpoint, N.C., Kay Norton of Gainesville; grandson, Levi Burdette of Toccoa. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements. Martha Duncan Meaders Funeral services for Martha Duncan Meaders, 57, of Alto will be held at 2 p.m. today, July 9, at Living Mission United Methodist Church. The Rev. Edwin Smith, the Rev. James Duncan and the Rev. Woodrow Hix will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meaders died Saturday, July 6, 2002, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Hall County on July 15, 1944, she was once a member of the Duncan Sisters and was employed by Ethicon. She was a member of Living Mission United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Herman Duncan; and sister, Erie Wade. Survivors include her mother, Dolly Saxon Duncan of Lula; daughter, Melissa Chapman of Cleveland; son, Craig Meaders of Alto; sisters, Jeanette Crocker of Lula, Carol Wade of Alto; brothers, Broadus Duncan of Gainesville, the Rev. James Duncan of Homer; and four grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements. Claude Evans Funeral services for Claude Evans, 72, of Mt. Airy were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Ron Cope and Martin Davis officiating. Burial was in Yonah Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided by Rabun County Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 15. Mr. Evans died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on June 9, 1930, he was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills and was a member of Cornelia Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Olivia Stamey; son, Claude Evans Jr.; brothers, Bill Evans, Clifford Evans; and sister, Evelyn Evans. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Fitzgerald Evans of Mt. Airy; sons, Alan Stamey of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Richard Wallace of Marietta, S.C.; sisters, Maggie Evans, Betty Lathan, both of Mt. Airy, Rose Lawrence of Anderson, S.C., Janie Lomax of Atlanta; and four grandchildren. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, was in charge of arrangements. J.D. Shockley Funeral services for J.D. Shockley, 86, of Baldwin were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Leatherwood Baptist Church. The Rev. James Morgan and the Rev. James Harvey officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Shockley died Friday, July 5, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. Born in Hall County on Dec. 7, 1915, he was a son of the late Thomas Sr. and Jessie Osborne Shockley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cathryn Pritchett Shockley. Mr. Shockley was retired as a mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service and owned and operated Shockley’s Store for 35 years. He was a member of Hollingsworth Lodge No. 355 F&AM, and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Alawayne and Edwin Booth, Sandra and Clifton Ward, all of Baldwin; sister, Lois Christopher of Duluth; brothers, Woodrow Shockley of Homer, Thomas Shockley Jr. of Toccoa; and grandchildren, Doug and Sherry Ward, Christopher Ward, Saresa Booth. Memorials may be made to WRAF Christian Radio, P.O. Box 780, Toccoa Falls, Ga. 30598. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Homer Lee Williams Funeral services for Homer Lee Williams, 74, of Central, S.C., formerly of the Batesville community, will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 9, at Camp Creek Baptist Church near Central, S.C. The casket will be placed in Macedonia Baptist Church on New Liberty Road, Clarkesville, to lie in state from 3-4 p.m. today. The family will receive friends during this time. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today, July 9, in the family lot in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Raymond Payne will officiate. Mr. Williams died Sunday, July 7, 2002, at Anderson Area Medical Center following several months of declining health. Born in Habersham County, he was a son of the late Charles Jefferson and Clarissa Free Williams. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran, where he served as a Chief Petty Officer; a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service; and a former contract employee of the Department of Navy. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 234 in Anderson, S.C., and a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church, Central, S.C. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Hill Dyer Williams of Central, S.C.; sons, David Williams of San Diego, Calif., Joseph Lee Williams, Randall Edward Williams, both of Franklin, Tenn., Mark Allen Williams of Mission, Texas, Timothy John Williams of Escondido, Calif.; stepsons, Joe Dyer of Central, S.C., Nicholas Dyer, Ronnie Dyer, both of Clermont; sisters, Emma Bell Allen of Demorest, Georgia and Edna Nations of Clarkesville; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 521 North McDuffie St., Anderson, S.C. 29621, or to the American Diabetes Association, c/o Barbara Hash, Route 3, Box 79, Central, S.C. 29630. Stanley H. Powell and the Cornelius E. Church and Son Funeral Home, Clarkesville, is in charge of local arrangements. Mary Roach Free Funeral services for Mary Roach Free, 59, of Clarkesville were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Hillside Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Ray Bohannon and the Rev. Paris Whitworth officiated with burial in Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Free died Friday, July 5, 2002, at Athens Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Stephens County on Dec. 25, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Narvey and Myrtle Pressley Watkins. She lived most of her life in Habersham County and was a homemaker and a member of Hollywood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Roach; and brothers, Harold, Tommy and Joel Watkins. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Free of Clarkesville; daughter, Jeannie Barrett of Eastanollee; sons, Danny Roach, Paul Roach, Carlos Roach, all of Clarkesville; brothers, David Watkins of Eastanollee, Noah Watkins of Toccoa; sisters, Bonnie Collins of Eastanollee, Josie Bohannon of Toccoa; stepson, Mike Free of Turnerville; stepdaughter, Brandie Wood of Demorest; and nine grandchildren. Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, was in charge of arrangements. Max Jefferson Green Funeral services for Max Jefferson Green, 85, of Cornelia were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel. Dr. Mark Weaver and Dr. T. Logan Smith officiated with burial at 2 p.m. in Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville. Mr. Green died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at a private nursing home following an extended illness. Born in Jackson County on July 31, 1916, he was the son of the late William Edgar and Beulah Peeler Green. He was preceded in death by his grandsons, Jeff Green and Kevin Green. Mr. Green attended high school in Pacolet, S.C., and Commerce. He majored in textile engineering at Clemson University and taught textile math and manufacturing at Gainesville Mills while working as Quality Control technician, Personnel and Safety director, office manager, assistant secretary and treasurer. He joined Chicopee Lumite Division in 1946 with the following jobs: office manager and purchasing agent for Buford and Cornelia, manager of shade fabrics and national sales manager. Mr. Green was owner and operator of Farm Supply Company of Cornelia for 11 years. He retired in 1976 to spend more time enjoying his favorite hobby, golf. He played regularly for 63 years and retired from playing at the age of 82 due to health problems. Mr. Green was a member of the Kiwanis Club and was Scoutmaster of the Kiwanis Club Troop. He was a member and chairman of the Youth Committee Chamber of Commerce and was the county Heart Fund Drive chairman. Mr. Green was a Mason and Shriner, and a member of Cornelia Lodge No. 92 F&AM. He joined Cornelia First Baptist Church in 1947. There he served as Sunday School teacher and director. He was also the Brotherhood president, trustee and Board of Deacons chairman and was a Training Union director at the church. Survivors include his wife, Claudine “Dink” Lenderman Green of Cornelia; daughters, Sandra Elrod of Marietta, Nancy Chandler of Cornelia; son, Randall “Bud” Green of Lula; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, was in charge of arrangements. Gordon Haynes Jr. Funeral services for Gordon Haynes Jr., 71, of Cornelia will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Level Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Terry Rice will officiate with burial in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Haynes died Sunday, July 7, 2002, at his residence following a sudden illness. Born in Hall County on Dec. 8, 1930, he was a U.S. Army veteran, having served at the Panama Canal during the Korean Conflict. He had been in used car sales in Cornelia since 1947 and owned Haynes-Gailey Pontiac since 1971. Mr. Haynes was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Elrod Haynes; father, Gordon Lee Haynes Sr.; and brother, James Hulsey Wise. Survivors include his mother, Myrtle Wise of Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda Haynes Hughes and Pete Hughes of Mt. Airy; sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Jan Haynes, Robin and Donna Haynes, all of Cornelia; fiancée, Jerri Bell of Toccoa, and her children, Elizabeth Bell Lee, Thomas Bell; brothers, John Broadus Wise, Drewery Loggins, Emory Loggins, Billy Thompson, Noah Thompson; sisters, Laverne Tumlin, Joyce Worley; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, from 7-9 p.m. today, July 9. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Parkway, Suite 1, Marietta, GA 30067; or to the American Diabetes Association, Georgia Affiliate, One Corporate Square, Suite 127, Atlanta, GA 30329. Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, is in charge of arrangements. From the Northeast Georgian JULY 30, 2002 Lillian Alice McLean Memorial services for Lillian Alice McLean, 23 days, of Tucker will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Tucker. The Rev. Nancy Mikoski will officiate. Infant McLean died July 28, 2002, at DeKalb Medical Center. Born in DeKalb County on July 5, 2002, she was the infant daughter of William S. Bill II and Katherine Nase McLean of Tucker. In addition to her parents, survivors include her paternal grandparents, Dr. William S. and Cathy McLean of Cornelia; maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Eileen and Stephen Cleaves of Villanova, Pa.; maternal grandfather and stepgrandmother, Mike and Brenda Nase of Galena, Md.; maternal great-grandfather, Patrick Boyle of Caldwell, N.J.; maternal great-grandmother, Gabriella Nase of Summerville, S.C.; and paternal great-grandfather, John H. McLean of Chapel Hill, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: DeKalb Medical Center Foundation, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, In Memory of Lillian McLean, 2701 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements. Lon Gribble Funeral services for Lon Gribble, 76, of Clarkesville were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 29, at Harvest Ministries Church in Jacksonville, Fla. The Rev. Eddie Tanner officiated. Local funeral services Mr. Gribble will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Cornelia Church of God. The Rev. Eddie Tanner, the Rev. Wilmer Ivester and the Rev. Len Pirkle will officiate with burial in Clarkesville Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Gribble died Friday, July 26, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Habersham County on June 23, 1926, he was the son of the late James B. and Winnie Lee Hill Gribble. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lurline Holbrook. Mr. Gribble was a retired manager with Ridge Lumber Company in Lakeland, Fla. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in World War II. He attended Cornelia Church of God and was a member of North Side Assembly of God in Lakeland, Fla., where he served as deacon for many years. Survivors include his wife, Alma OSteen Gribble of Clarkesville; daughters, Winnie Higgins of Comer, Donna Coleman of Charlotte, N.C.; son, James Gribble of Auburndale, Fla.; brother, James M. Gribble of Clarkesville; sisters, Eula Belle Franklin and Lila Alley, both of Clarkesville; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, July 30, at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home. McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, is in charge of arrangements. Hubert Ray Mauldin Funeral services for Hubert Ray Mauldin, 77, of Baldwin were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 29, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Bill Trotter and the Rev. Jeff Tyler officiated with burial in New Birth Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Mauldin died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Paulding County on July 28, 1925, he was the son of the late George Washington and Allie Mae Bullock Mauldin. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Pauline Gailey; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Mr. Mauldin served in the National Guard and was retired from Schnadig Corporation with 30 years of service. He was a member of New Birth Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Mayzelle Aycock Mauldin of Baldwin; daughters, Mary Jane Gailey and Linda Gailey, both of Baldwin; son, James Ray Mauldin of Baldwin; brothers, Raymond Mauldin of Cornelia, Jack Mauldin of Washington, Herman Mauldin of Rayle; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, was in charge of arrangements. Grady Wade Funeral services for Grady Wade, 79, of Demorest will be held at 11 a.m. today, July 30, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel. The Rev. Donald Grizzle will officiate with burial in Return Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Wade died Sunday, July 28, 2002, at Banks-Jackson County Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on April 8, 1923, he was a son of the late Cleveland and Margie Crenshaw Wade. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Smith Wade; sister, Grace Lynch Plott; and brothers, Paul Wade, Roosevelt Wade. Mr. Wade was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and a member of Return Baptist Church. He was retired from Clarkesville Mill with 37 years of service. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Richard Jones of Demorest; son and daughter-in-law, Verner and Joyce Wade of Demorest; grandchildren, Kris Jones, Kim Jones, both of Demorest; sisters, Sophronia Petitt of Cleveland, Charlotte Freeman and Joyce Turner, both of Demorest; and brothers, Richard Wade and Dewey Wade, both of Demorest, Buford Wade of Cleveland. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, is in charge of arrangements.