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Ferguson
Funeral services were held July 1 at Lakeview Baptist Church in Rome, Ga. for Mrs. Nellie M. Ferguson, 85, Cave Spring, Ga., who passed away June 29 at Golden Living Care Center in Rome. Revs. Charles Evans and Jason Willis officiated.

Mrs. Ferguson was a native of Cherokee County and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late George and Rosa Hart Stinson.

She was preceded in death by husband, R. L. Ferguson; great-grandchild, Grace Elizabeth Hayes; siblings, Clifford Stinson, Bernie Stinson, Martha B. Daniel, Edna Daniel, Clayton Stinson, Ruth Shaver and Aland Stinson.

Survivors include daughter, Penny (Joe) Hayes, Cave Spring; brother, George W. Stinson Jr., Centre; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery. Perry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Bolton
Funeral services were held June 28 at Perry Funeral Home Chapel for Mr. L. J. Bolton, 76, Centre, who passed away June 26 at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, Ga. Rev. Brett Clements officiated.

Mr. Bolton was preceded in death by parents, Luther Johnson Bolton, Sr. and Mary Ida Leona Elrod Bolton; brother, Leon Mack Bolton; and sister, Mary Beam.

Survivors include brothers, Gary (Nellie) Bolton, Hokes Bluff, Darwy (Ann) Bolton, Hampton, Ga., Basil Bolton, Centre; and several nieces and nephews.

Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Tucker
Funeral services were held June 27 at Perry Funeral Home Chapel for Mr. Duell Howell Tucker, 60, Leesburg, who passed away June 24 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Rev. Chad Brown officiated.

Mr. Tucker was a native of Cherokee County and a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include wife, Mary Dodd Tucker; sons, Chris Tucker, Gadsden, Shawn Tucker, Auburn; stepdaughter, Amanda Langley, Sand Rock; mother, Etta Ruth Tucker, Leesburg; brothers, Donald (Lydia) Tucker and Steve (Cheryl) Tucker, Leesburg; sister, Blanche (Andy) Baker, Tanner; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Burial followed at Cherokee Memory Gardens.

Eubanks
Graveside services were held June 27 at Piedmont Memory Gardens for Mr. William Howard Eubanks, Sr., 88, Piedmont, who passed away June 26 at Piedmont Healthcare Center. Rev. Gary McCurdy officiated.

Mr. Eubanks was a native of Cherokee County and attended Mount Olive Congregational Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Milous and Beulah J. Floyd Eubanks.

Survivors include wife, Mary J. Eubanks; children, W. H. (Jenny) Eubanks Jr., Centre, Ronald Ray Eubanks, Lineville, Tony (Deborah) Eubanks, Eddie (Glenda) Eubanks, Clayton (Brenda) Christian, all of Piedmont; Nancy (Max) Carey, Wellborn, Sharon (Forrest) Lester; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Folsom Mickelsen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Akins
Funeral services were held June 27 at Perry Funeral Home Chapel for Mason Farrell Akins, the infant son of Bobby and Jessica Akins, who passed away at his residence June 24. Revs. Mike Davenport and David Dutton officiated.

Survivors include brother, Myles Akins; grandparents, Calvin and Shirley Howard, Cedar Bluff, Bobby and Marie Akins, Thomas and Janet Williams, Cartersville, Ga.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Burial followed at Weiss Lake Memory Gardens.

Fowler
Funeral services were held June 26 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church for Mrs. Betty Jean Fowler, 75, Gadsden, who passed away June 22. Revs. Gary Ray Ford and Dennis Johnson officiated.

Mrs. Fowler was a native of Etowah County a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husbands, Ralph Robershaw and Burl Chambers; and parents, Issac and Sally Ford.

Survivors include husband, Ruben Fowler; sons, Ronnie (Brenda) Robershaw, Jack (Doreen) Robershaw, and Tim (Jennifer) Chambers; daughters, Ginger (Gary) Hartill, Mandie Robershaw and Beth (Lee) Jones; sisters, Marie Hathcock, Ella Mae (Ross) Oliver; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Interment followed at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral Home and Cremations was in charge of arrangements.

Sanford
Funeral services were held June 26 at Perry Funeral Home Chapel for Mr. William T. "Bill" Sanford, 87, Cedar Bluff, who passed away June 24 at Cherokee Medical Center. Revs. Robert Steele, Steve Bishop and Billy Saxon officiated.

Mr. Sanford was a native of Cherokee County and a member of Unity Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Tony and Odessa Sanford. He was preceded in death by sons, Charles and William Sanford; and grandsons, Jonathon Steed and Charles Shawn Sanford.

Survivors include wife, Edgil Bradley Sanford; son, Calvin (Helen) Sanford, Cedar Bluff; daughter, Kathy Sanford, Cedar Bluff; brothers, Johnny Sanford, Cedar Bluff, Robert Sanford, Centre; sister, Myrtle Lea, Cedar Bluff; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Lyons
Graveside services were held June 24 at Cherokee Memory Gardens for Mr. Elby Bee Lyons, 71, Centre, who passed away June 22 at his residence. Rev. Ecil Chandler officiated.

Mr. Lyons was a native of Cherokee County and a member of Centre First Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Bob and Opal Sewell Lyons.

Survivors include sons, B. B. Lyons and Michael Lyons, Centre; brother, Jan Lyons, Glencoe; sisters, Sarah (Jerry) Ashley, Fort Payne, Diana (Bill) Mason, Eastaboga, Reba (Dallas) Chambers, Centre and Peggy (Bo) Martin, Cedar Bluff; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Perry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.