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Hazel Roberta Lee, 83, of Gainesville, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at her residence, following a brief illness.

She was a long time resident of Hall County and was born in Bacon County on April 25, 1925, the daughter of the late Joseph “Carl” Issac and Ella Mae Jackson Caldwell. She was preceded in death by brothers, Jack Caldwell, Wilson Caldwell and Paul Caldwell; and a sister, Pat Cheek.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Robert “Robby” C. and Cathy Lee, Braselton, and Joseph M. and Judy Lee, Suwanee; grandsons and wife, R.C. and Cassie Lee and Hunter Lee, all of Suwanee; and a granddaughter, Taylor Lee, Suwanee.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with Chaplain John Reeser officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, was in charge of arrangements.

Brandon Dwight Smith, 34, of Winder, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

He was born in Fulton County, a son of Lisa Mullis, New Port News, Va., and the late Dwight Smith. He was a member of Union Baptist Church.

Survivors include his step-father, Ed Mullis, New Port News, Va.; brother, Adam O’Kelly, New Port News, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Michael Peppers, Winder; grandmothers, Eunice Guffin, Winder, and Susie Sandler, Gwynn Island, Va.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 26, at Union Baptist Church with the Revs. Brian Faglier and Rudy Camp officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

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

James Paul (Fanchie) Gaddis, 35, of Griffin, formerly of Winder, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008.
He was born in Jackson County.

Survivors include his father and step-mother, Billy and Glenda Gaddis, Warner Robins; daughter, Kayla Gaddis, Cumming; son, Reid Gaddis, Winder; and sisters, Paula McCain, Griffin, and Misty Smith, Winder.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at the Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy with Brother Thomas Holmes officiating.

Smith Funeral Homer, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.

Vivian Leigh Garrison, 50, of Homer, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

She was born in Clarke County, a daughter of the late Wendall and Geneva Cook Wilson. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She worked for Bo’s Linen Service, Homer. She was also preceded in death by a son, Levi Garrison.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert (Bo) Garrison, Jr., Homer; daughters, Christy Williams, Eva Griffith, Kayla Garrison and Lydia Garrison, all of Homer, son, Herbert Garrison, III, Homer; brother, Bill Wilson, North Carolina; sister, Frances Turnbow, Enterprise, Ala; and three grandchildren, Bryson and Reece Williams and Caine Griffith, all of Homer.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jeff Williams and Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

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

Matthew (Matt) Edward McDonald (Nation), 20, of Homer, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at his residence.

He was born in Jackson County, a son of Katherine Nation, Homer, and Timothy L. McDonald, Sr., Commerce. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda Wilder White.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his step-father, Dennis Nation, Homer; step-mother, Carol McDonald, Commerce, brother, Timothy L. McDonald, Jr., Commerce; step-brother, Brandon Caudle, Commerce; grandparents, Leon White, and Edward J. and Ella M. McDonald; and several cousins.

Graveside services were held on Friday, July 25, 2008, at Woodbine Cemetery, Jefferson, with the Rev. Danny Green officiating.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Joe R. Wardlaw, 59, St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Nicholson, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, of a sudden illness.
He was the son of the late Jack P. and Rene Fleeman Wardlaw.

Survivors include two sons, Derek Wardlaw, Athens, and Wesley Jackson, Lilburn; and three daughters, Pamela Gordon, Athens, Paula Cruze, New Hampshire, and Saralyn Parks, Savannah.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 25, 2008, at Gordons Chapel United Methodist Church, Hull, with the Rev. Richard Johnson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge of arrangements.

John E. “Johnny” McCright, 65, of Auburn, Mt. Moriah Community, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008.

He was born on February 2, 1943 in Waycross, a son of the late Horace and Nellie McCright. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Junior McCright; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Aaron and Dorothy Smith Byers. He was employed with Reynolds, Inc., Fairburn, as a construction foreman and was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Auburn.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Nell Byers McCright, Auburn; sons, the Rev. Eddie McCright and Stephen McCright, both of Auburn; sons and daughters-in-law, Dwight and Becky McCright, Auburn, and David and Stacey McCright, Homer; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kate and Andrew Rogers, Orlando, Fla., and Mary Lee and Bill Benifield, Buford; a brother and sister-in-law, W.J. and Joyce Beasley, Gloverville, S.C.; brothers-in-law, Charles Beasley, Orlando, Fla., and Robert McCright, Kennesaw; uncle, Bobby Taylor, Gloverville, S.C.; grandchildren, Abner McCright, Karissa McCright and Sean McCright; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were on Thursday, July 24, in the chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, with the Rev. Lamar Martin officiating. Interment and a graveside service were held at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Auburn, with the Rev. Eddie McCright officiating. Phil Byers, Abner McCright, Chris Benifield, Lowell Byers, Terry Byers and Billy Benifield, Jr. served as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Johnny McCright.

Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, was in charge of arrangements.

Robert Jackson “Rabbit” Bridges, 73, died Sunday, July 20, 2008.

Born in Madison County on November 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Grover and Lois Culbertson Bridges. He was a retired truck driver and was Baptist. Mr. Bridges was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by sisters, Irene Maxie and Peggy Donald; and a brother.

Survivors include his wife, Betty House Bridges; sons, Tony Steven “Bo” Bridges; Randy Joe Bridges, Danielsville, and Stanley Robert Bridges, Anderson, S.C.; a daughter, Teresa Whitman, Pendleton, S.C.; sister, Ann Sheridan, Commerce; four grandchildren; one step-grandson; and three great-grandsons.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, in the chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Hicks officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Anderson, S.C., with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 E. Calhoun St., Anderson, SC 29621.
The McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Dan Holliday, 42, of Statham, died Thursday, July 24, 2008.

Born in Barrow County, he was the son of Joyce and Ralph Holliday of Statham.

Survivors include a son, Dennis Holliday, Warner Robins; and a sister, Melissa Holliday, Statham.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 27, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Blake Foster officiating. Burial was in Chapel Christian Church Cemetery.

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