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February 2, 2005                        Page 6B

 

mrs. nell p. still

 

Mrs. Nell Paris Still, age 77, of Hiawassee, GA (formerly of Macon and Gainesville, GA) passed away on January 30, 2005 in Brasstown Manor following a period of declining health.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Mr. Frank Paris and a sister, Mrs. Eileen Garrett.  She was born to the late John Quincy and Frances (White) Paris on March 7, 1927 in Polk County, GA.  She was a member of Vineville Baptist Church in Macon, GA.  After graduating from Rockmart High School in 1945, she attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega.  It was there that she met and married Julius Adams “Jay” Still.  Friends in Gainesville, Sandy Springs, Jacksonville and Macon enjoyed the hospitality of her home.  She loved gardening, playing bridge, and golf, and raising her four children.  Perhaps her greatest joy was her eight grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Mr. Jay Still, of Hiawassee, GA; daughters, Mrs. Susan Hilley, of Woodbridge, VA; Mrs. Betty Rose Walker, of Atlanta, GA; and Mrs. Ann Allinson, of Lilburn, GA; son, Mr. Jay Still, Jr., of Macon, GA; sisters, Mrs. Annie Ruth Lane, of Chattanooga, TN; and Mrs. Virginia Smith of Gainesville, GA.  Eight grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Patty Ryle Clay officiating.  Music was provided by Mrs. Rita Hooper.  Pallbearers were Louie Mitchell, Steve Burgess, Tommy Thomas, Adam Hilley, Brad Walker, and Wes Walker.  Honorary pallbearers were caregivers of Brasstown Manor.  Though the last ten years of Nell’s life were diminished by Alzheimer’s disease, her family will always remember the Southern lady who loved and taught them so much.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory.  Interment was in the Laurel Hill Memory Gardens cemetery. 

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.

 

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February 2, 2005                        Page 6B

 

gene henry smith, sr.

 

Gene Henry Smith, Sr., age 66, of Harrison, AR passed away on Monday, January 24, 2005 in the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, in Harrison, AR.  Mr. Smith was born in Hiawassee, GA on October 25, 1938 to Thomas and Ethel Wood Smith.  He was a member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church.  He was a Southern Baptist Minister and had served in the Coast Guard.  He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors included his wife, Patricia Kay Smith of Harrison, AR; mother, Ethel Smith of Harrison, AR; sons, Gene H. Smith Jr., and Mark Brian Smith, both of Baltimore, MD; daughters, Mary Michelle Smith, Sharron Dawn Smith Armenger, both of Baltimore, MD, and Alissa Kaye Lack of Oklahoma City, OK.  Six grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 27, 2005 at Eagle Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Royce Sweatman and Dr. Tommy Turner officiating.  Mr. Merrill Pruett gave the eulogy.  Interment followed in the Denning Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Merrill Pruett, John Phillips, Joe Lennon, Bruce Lack, Wayne Gidden and Cody Lack.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 997, Harrison, AR 72602-0997.  Online condolences may be left at www.christesonfuneralhome.com.    Christeson Funeral Home of Harrison, AR in charge of arrangements.

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February 2, 2005                        Page 7B

 

ethel b. smith

 

Ethel B. smith, age 90, of Harrison, Arkansas, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at NARMC, Harrison, AR.  She was born in Hiawassee, GA on May 2, 1914 to James Alfred and Cora (Parker) Wood.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas Smith; and her son, Gene Smith.

Survivors include: daughter-in-law, Patricia Kay Smith of Harrison, AR; grandchildren: Gene H. Smith, Jr., Baltimore, MD, Mark Brian Smith, Baltimore, MD, Mary Michelle Smith, Baltimore, MD, Sharron Dawn Smith Armenger, Baltimore, MD and Alissa Kaye Lack, Oklahoma City, OK; 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside services were held on Monday, January 31, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Denning Cemetery with Dr. Tommy Turner officiating.  Pallbearers were friends.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 997, Harrison, AR 72602-0997.

Online condolences may be left at www.christesonfuneralhome.com.  Christeson Funeral Home of Harrison, AR in charge of arrangements.

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February 2, 2005                        Page 7B

 

mrs. geneva beck garrett

 

Mrs. Geneva Beck Garrett, age 81, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2005, at North East Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.

Mrs. Garrett was born April 17, 1923, in Towns County, GA to Jim and Bertha Berrong Beck.  She was of the Pentecostal Faith.  Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Garrett and grandson, John Garrett.

Survivors include: children, Virginia Denton of Athens, GA, Regina and Larry Ivey of Gainesville, GA, Lavonia and Larry Burrell of Hiawassee, GA, Janice and Jerry Carder of Gainesville, GA, Coney and Suzanne Garrett of Cleveland, GA and Tony and Barbara Garrett of Gainesville, GA; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 3 p.m. from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Glenville Nichols and Rev. Johan Joubert officiating.  Music was provided by Jerry Carder, Bridgette Meeler and Tonya Carder.  Pallbearers were Brian Garrett, Brent Garrett, Larry Burrell, Eric Meeler, Randy Kinsey, Jerry Carder and Larry Ray.  Burial was in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA in charge of arrangements.

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February 2, 2005                        Page 7B

 

mr. charlie hogsed

 

Mr. Charlie Hogsed, age 52, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2005 at his home.

Mr. Hogsed was born May 19, 1952, in Clay County, NC to the late Harold and Ruby Dills Hogsed.  He was a member of North Mt. Zion Church of God.

Survivors include: his wife Debra Hogsed of Hiawassee, GA; son and daughter, Angela and Craig Hogsed both of Hiawassee; sisters, Cathy Martin of Lawrenceville, GA and Sandra Clark of Hayesville, NC; brothers, Larry Hogsed of Lawrenceville, GA and Timothy Hogsed of Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Sierra Worley, Kinsy Mull, Chantel Hogsed, Hunter Hogsed and Tyler McDonald.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 31, 2005 at 2 p.m. from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Raburn Wilson officiating.  Burial was in Lower Bell Baptist Cemetery. 

Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, GA in charge of arrangements.