Clayton County Obits
August 2003
News Daily, Clayton Co., Ga.
Sunday, August 3, 2003
LEE
Lt. James Lee, Clayton County Sheriff's Office retired, passed away
Wednesday, the evening of July 30th at his home in Locust Grove. His family was
at his side. "Pappy," as he was affectionately known by his friends and
colleagues, was born James Reed Lee in East Liverpool, Ohio on June 3, 1931. He
was the youngest of three children born to the late Howard and Virginia Lee. He
graduated Wellsville High School in Wellsville, Ohio and ENTERED THE ARMY
INFANTRY IN 1951. HIS UNIT SERVED IN POST-WAR ERUOPE WHERE HE RECEIVED THE
UNITED NATIONS SERVICE MEDAL AND THE OCCUPATION MEDAL (GERMANY). LATER HE SERVED
IN KOREA WHERE HE EARNED THE PURPLE HEART, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN'S BADGE THE,
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND THE KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL. HE WAS HONORABLY
DISCHARGED IN 1960. After leaving the service he attended Florida State
University, became a manager for Dobbs Houses in Jackson, Mississippi and later
went to school and got a Locomotive Engineer's certification. In 1968 he was
employed by Arlyns Department Stores in Atlanta as the District Security
Manager. In 1972 James was hired by the Clayton County Sheriff's Office from
which he retired in 1993. During a distinguished 20-year plus career he availed
himself of many hours of Law Enforcement Training at the Georgia Police Academy,
the Georgia Public Training Center, the U.S. Marshal's Service Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Smith and
Wesson Academy Armorer's Certification Training School. During his tenure he was
promoted through the ranks, working as Commander of the Clayton County Fugitive
Squad and worked special assignments with South Metro Narcotics Squad and the
GBI Metro Fugitive Squad and served as a shift commander in Field Operations.
He is survived by his wife Brenda, daughters Mrs. Johnny (Michelle) Efird of
Dallas, Ga., Mrs. Daniel (Melody) McKenzie of Fayetteville, Monica Reid Lee of
Locust Grove, Brenda Zoe Lee, Roseville, Ca., Jane Elizabeth Ludwin, Chicago. He
is also survived by sons Danny Max Lee of Chicago, Terry Lynn Lee of Columbia,
S.C., Randy James Lee, San Diego, along with 19 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service with full honors
afforded a fallen officer at the Pinecrest Baptist Church, 6021 Maddox Road,
Morrow on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Services will be officiated by the Rev. David
Maddox, Associate Pastor, and assisted by Chaplin Stan Owen, Clayton County
Sheriff's Office and Mr. Greg Prosser, family friend. Jim was a dedicated family
man, a distinguished law enforcement officer and a true and valued friend. He
will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May he rest safely in the hands
of God for all eternity.
JONES
Charles E. Jones of Riverdale died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Athena
Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael
Jones. A chapel service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. Interment
will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Marge
Jones; daughters, Linda Roberts of McDonough and Diane Menz of Jonesboro; sons,
Richard Jones of Jonesboro and Garry Jones of Riverdale; five grandchildren.
Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Tara Garden
Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.
NICHOLS
Mr. Henry Nichols, age 55, of Atlanta, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2003.
A private service will be held. Survivors include his wife, Cora Spears;
daughters, Nancy Lytle, Melissa Coursey, and Lisa Nichols; son, Lamar Nichols;
six grandchildren. Pope Dickson & Son, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of
arrangements. (770) 478-7211.
Monday, August 4, 2003
NICHOLS
Henry Mason Nichols, 55, of Atlanta, passed away July 30, 2003.
Surviving are his wife, Cora Spears; daughters, Nancy Lytle, Melissa Coursey,
Lisa Nichols; son, Lamar Nichols; six grandchildren. A private service was
held. Pope Dickson & Son Jonesboro Chapel (770) 478-7211 was in charge of
arrangements.
DONALDSON
James Treavor Donaldson, age 24, of McDonough, died Aug. 2, 2003. Treavor
was a graduate of Lovejoy High School and Atlanta Christian College. He was a
teacher at Jonesboro Middle School. He is survived by his parents, Bob and
Mary Donaldson of Jonesboro; brothers, Tom Donaldson of Dayton, Ohio, Mike
Donaldson of Locust Grove; sisters, Maggie Bateman f Arvada, Colorado, Kaki
Downing of Dayton, Ohio; two nieces; five nephews. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. at the First Christ Church of Jonesboro, with
his pastor and friend Mac Cregger officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday,
Aug. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to
Atlanta Christian College, 2605 Ben Hill Road, East Point, Ga. 30344. Those who
wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors McDonough/Stockbridge (770-914-1414) is in
charge of arrangements.
COTHRAN
Mrs. Annie Mae Cothran, 88, of Jonesboro, Ga., passed away on Aug. 2, 2003.
Mrs. Cothran was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge in Alabama. She is
preceded in death by her husband Hugh L. Cothran; a daughter Donna Martin; a
son, Eddie Lee Cothran; and a grandson Jeffrey Ray Hunter. Mrs. Cothran is
survived by her daughters and sons in law Linda and Aubrey Lockridge of
Jonesboro, Elaine and Richard Gebo of McDonough, Loretta Cothran of Jonesboro,
Annie Louise and Charles Cole of Jonesboro; son and daughter in law Julius
Woodfin and Clara Stinson of Forest Park, Mary and Ray Hunter of McDonough; 16
grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday Aug. 4, 2003 at
Pope Dickson and son Funeral Home Jonesboro chapel at 11 a.m., with Brother Bill
Muller officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Pope
Dickson and Son Funeral Home Jonesboro chapel (770 478-7211) is in charge of
arrangements.
Tuesday, August 5, 2003
CAUDLE
Mrs. Gaynelle McElroy Caudle, age 78, of Forest Park, passed from this life
to join her Lord, husband Bill and son Terry on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003. Born
Sept. 19, 1924, she was raised in East Point, Ga., and had lived in Forest Park
for the last 55 years. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 6 in the Morrow Chapel of Pope Dickson & Son, with the Rev. Scott McHugh, a
great nephew, officiating. Interment will follow at College Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her son, Jeff and daughter-in-law Beth Elkins Caudle;
daughter-in-law, Cathy Caudle; grandchildren, Sherri and John Hatley, David and
Tracie Caudle, Kristi Caudle, Jason and Misty Caudle, Brandy and Michael Woods,
and Jeff Caudle Jr.; great-grandchildren, Jamie Hatley, Jeremy Hatley, Shelby
Woods, Evan Caudle, Tyler Caudle, Jordan Woods, Aaron Caudle, and Payton Caudle;
sister, Pauline Hughett; nieces, Janice Overstreet, Sharon Adcox, LaRue McHugh,
and Peggy Donehoo; nephew, Jack Overstreet; several great nieces, great nephews,
and cousins. Gaynelle was a kind and loving true Southern Belle. She will
be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be today from 4
to 7:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or
the American Heart Association. Pope Dickson & Son, Morrow Chapel is in
charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2700.
DENSON
Mrs. Deborah Lynn Denson, 48, of Rex, passed away Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Chapel of
Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Jonesboro City Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Ira Denson; children, Melisa Denson of Riverdale,
Michelle Denson of Dallas, Ga., Ira Denson II, and Lowell Denson, both of Rex;
mother, Barbara Morris of Centre, Ala.; stepfather, Gene Crews of Centre, Ala.;
brother, C.C. Morris III of Rex; sisters, Cassie Scarbrough of Newnan, Becky
Morris of Rex, and April Walker of McDonough; grandchildren, Austin
Denson-Abbott and Andrew Denson-Abbott, both of Riverdale, and Megan Denson of
Stockbridge. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro is in charge of
arrangements. (770) 210-2700.
NEAL
Jack Ponder Neal, age 79, of Forest Park, passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2003.
MR. NEAL WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. ARMY, SERVING DURING WORLD WAR II. HE
PARTICIPATED IN THE D-DAY INVASION, WHERE HE LANDED IN NORMANDY. HE WAS
DECORATED WITH THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION. He was preceded
in death by Juanita Neal and a daughter, Ramona Neal. A service
celebrating the life of Mr. Neal will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at
Dickson's Morrow Chapel, with the Rev. Ben C. Langley officiating. Interment
will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Smyrna, Ga. Survivors include his
wife, Hazel W. Neal of Bakersfield, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda
Neal of Griffin, Ga., Ellen and Glen Davis of Forest Park, and Wanda and Billy
Carlisle of Forest Park; sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Jodi Neal of Lake
Lure, N.C., Skin (Ronnie) Neal of Boxankle, Ga., Randy and Andrea Neal of Rex,
Keith and Ivon Neal of Boxankle, and Raymond and Soraya Neal of Houston, Texas;
brothers, George Neal of Greenville, Ga. and Jim Neal of Rex; sisters, Cora
Roberston of Hapeville, Mary Hillhouse of Conley, and Ina Peacock of Forest
Park; stepdaughter, Cheryl Longwith of Bakersfield, Calif.; stepsons, David
White of California and James White of Georgia; 19 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Pope Dickson
& Son, Morrow Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (700) 961-2700.
Wednesday, August 6, 2003
REGISTER
Marie Register of Forest Park passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2003. A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 in Dickson's Morrow
Chapel with the Rev. Hart Pearson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest
Hills Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Lewis; her
son, Allen Register; sister, Bethel Williams; brother, Harvell Upchurch; and
seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
today from 7 to 9 p.m. Those who wish may make a contribution to the
Clayton County Alzheimers Support Services Inc., 1800 State Road, Conley, GA
30288. Pope Dickson & Son, Morrow Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
(770) 961-2700.
TURNER
Jerry Andrew Turner, 63, of Maryville, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5,
2003, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a Captain
in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. Mr. Turner was a graduate of
the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University. After 30 years
of federal service, he retired from the U.S. Department of Education in
Washington, D.C., where he was honored with the Secretarial Award for
Distinguished Service. Mr. Turner was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Byron Joseph and Maye Duffee Turner of
Jonesboro, Ga. Mr. Turner enjoyed church activities, golfing, woodworking,
fishing with his grandson, gardening and a good game of "Rook." Mr. Turner will
be long remembered by his family, relatives, and friends for his kindness,
gracious hospitality, sense of humor, and outpouring of love for all.
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 in the Trinity Chapel of Smith
Mortuary with the Rev. Bill White officiating. Interment will follow at 11:30
a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Grandview Cemetery. Survivors include his devoted
wife, Charlotte H. Turner; son, Andrew Turner of Fresno, Calif.; daughter,
Stacey Turner of Denison, Texas; stepson, Todd Chambers and fiancée Kathy
Roberts of Hampton, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Byron J. and Martha Turner
of Dunwoody, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law, Betty T. and Norman Monfort of
Atlanta, Ga.; special families whom he loved as his own: Deborah and Robert
Schlicht and very special grandson Daniel Schlicht of Springfield, Va., Pam and
John Clements and very special granddaughter Kara Clements of Waldorf, Md.;
mother-in-law, Pearl Sparks Harmon; brother-in-law and wife, Jack and Anna
Harmon of Maryville; and "Special Uncle," traveling companion, and building
buddy Don Sparks. Mr. Turner is also survived by loving aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, cousins and many special friends. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the funeral home's Trinity Chapel.
Smith Mortuary, Maryville, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. (865) 983-1000,
www.smithmortuary.com.
Thursday, August 7, 2003
ABBOTT
Mr. Clarence Abbott, 85, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003.
Mr. Abbott was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Mr. Abbott retired
from Eastern Airlines with 35 years of service. He was a member of the I.A.M.
airline union. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9
at Camp Memorial Park in Fayetteville, with the Rev. L. Floyd Carmack
officiating. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Alline Abbott;
daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Curtis Miller of Fayetteville, Debra and
Kenneth West of Griffin, and Holly and Michael Wells of Barnesville; six
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Forshee and Dorothy
Putnam, both of Tunnel Hill, Ga. The family will receive friends from 6 to
8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at the funeral home. Pope Dickson & Son Funeral
Home, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.
SWAMSON
Mrs. Beatrice Brown Swanson of Fayetteville died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003. She was born in Cobb County, and was preceded in death
by her husband, Lawton H. Swanson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8
in the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro chapel, with Dr. Dean Haun and Dr.
Wallace Simone officiating. The body will lie in state from 10 to 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Hugh and
Vivian Swanson of Fayetteville; daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Louis
Thompson of Jonesboro, Mildred Cornelia and Billy Coggin of Fayetteville, and
Vera and Curtis Ergle of McDonough; sister, Ola Mae Miller, and brother-in-law,
Horace Kersey; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today
at the funeral home. Flowers are acceptable or contributions may be made to
Southwest Christian Hospice or First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Southside Chapel Funeral Home, Morrow, is in charge of
arrangements. (770) 961-2828.
Monday, August 11, 2003
LOWE
Teresa Gail "Nolen" Lowe, 44, of Calhoun, Ga., died
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, at Gordon Hospital. Lowe was born July 19, 1959, in Fulton County. She is
preceded in death by her father Thomas Scruggs; brother Ernest Guy Nolen;
grandchildren Katrina Nicole and Felicia Alexandria Byford. She is survived by
her mother Patricia Sue "Mize" Ogle; daughters and son-in-law Allen and Tricia
Mathews of Calhoun, Cassandra Lowe of San Diego; son Richard Steven Lowe II of
Maryland; sisters Deborah Nolen of Calhoun, Beverly Long of Spring, Texas;
brother Wilburn Lee Nolen of Spring, Texas; grandchild Thomas Lee Buice of
Calhoun. Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at 3
p.m. from the Calhoun Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall
officiating. Interment will follow in the White United Methodist Church
Cemetery. The family receiveD friends at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Sunday.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. <mailto:[email protected].> Ponders Funeral Home Calhoun Chapel, 675 Jolly Road,
Calhoun, Ga. 30701, is handling arrangements.
Tuesday, August 12, 2003
CARPENTER JR.
Marshall Lewis Carpenter Jr. of Ellenwood passed away
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003. HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE, SERVING IN
VIETNAM. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug.
14 at Dickson's Morrow Chapel, with Dr. Ronnie Spillers officiating. Interment
will follow at The Rock Baptist Churchyard. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Carpenter;
daughter, Amber Lynn Shoemake; son, Christopher Alexander Carpenter; mother and
father, Katherine and Joseph Glawson; brother, Danny Richard Carpenter, three
grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the funeral home. Pope Dickson & Son, Morrow Chapel is in charge of
arrangements. (770) 961-2700.
HOLLOWAY
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Holloway, age 51, of Trice Road,
Milner, Ga. passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, in the Select Specialty Hospital
in Atlanta following an extended illness. Mrs. Holloway was born July 15, 1952, in Hall County,
daughter of the late Sylvester Puckett and Carolyn Garman Puckett. Mrs. Holloway
attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Buford. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 11 from the
funeral home chapel, with the Rev. Bill Dyer officiating. Special music was
presented by the Happy Pilgrims. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers:
Eddie Holloway, Mike Holloway, Timmy Holloway, Arnold Patterson, Sonny Holloway,
Darrell Allen, Austin Holloway Jr., and Robert Moody. Interment followed in the
Dillard Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include her loving husband of 30 years, Harvey
W. Holloway; sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde and Melissa Bryant of Bee Springs,
Ky., David Holloway of Milner, and Jason and Michelle Holloway of Sunnyside,
Ga.; mother, Carolyn Painter; stepfather, Jim Painter of Orchard Hills, Ga.;
sisters, Juanita Holloway of Griffin, Ga., and Kathy Bryant of Bee Springs; six
grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Mountain View Funeral Home, Blairsville, Ga. is in
charge of arrangements. (706) 745-3456.
PITTMAN Sr.
Mr. Marcus L. Pittman Sr., age 88, passed away suddenly
at his residence in Clayton County. A native of Clinch County, he had lived in Jonesboro
most of his life. HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. ARMY, SERVING IN THE 635th
ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY WARNING BATTALION DURING WORLD WAR II. HE SERVED UNDER
GENERAL GEORGE PATTON, PARTICIPATING IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY (D-Day), THE
RHINELAND CAMPAIGN, AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART AND
A CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH THREE BRONZE STARS. He was the son of the late Clifton F.
and Hattie Capps Pittman. His sisters, Margie Pittman and Mary Emma Pittman, and
brothers, Clifton F. Pittman Jr. and Curtice Oswald Pittman preceded him in
death. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 13 at the Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Barbara Ann Simmons of
Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Marcia Ward of Orlando, Fla., Joe Lasiter of Chapin, S.C.,
and Marcus L. Pittman Jr. of Jonesboro; brothers, A.C. Pittman of Brunswick,
Ga., Paul R. Pittman of Indianapolis. Ind., and Louie S. Pittman of Homerville,
Ga.; sisters, Reba Wactor of Orangeburg, S.C. and Dorothy Kelly of Bradenton,
Fla.; several other relatives. Roundtree Funeral Home, Homerville is in charge of
arrangements. (912) 487-5325.
Wednesday, August 13, 2003
MAXWELL
Mr. Robert M. Maxwell, 90, of Forest Park, died Tuesday,
Aug. 12, 2003. He was a member of Conley First Baptist Church. Mr.
Maxwell was preceded in death by his great grandson, Connor James Warren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug.
14 in the chapel of the funeral home, with Dr. Joe Slocomb officiating.
Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Grace Maxwell; daughters and
sons-in-law, Frankie and Bob Smith of Douglasville, and Robin and Al Gunnels of
Douglasville; sister, Clarice Ballou of Fayetteville; brothers, W.C. Maxwell of
Fayette, and O.B. Maxwell of Lilburn; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 5:30 to 8:30
p.m. at the funeral home. Southside Chapel, Morrow is in charge of arrangements.
(770) 961-2828.
Friday, August 15, 2003
HUGGINS
Elizabeth Ann Huggins of Reisterstown, Md. and formerly
of Jasper, Ga. died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003. Mrs. Huggins was preceded in death by her husband, Mr.
Charlie B. Huggins. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at
Parkway Garden Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Park City Cemetery. Survivors include her daughters, Evelyn Glass and Louise
Sakellaris; sister, Kate LaMonth; brother, Paul Kent; granddaughters, Elizabeth
Yvonne Sakellaris, Patti Glass, Margie Kirkhart, and Denise Fuggle; grandsons,
George Sakellaris, Michael Sakellaris, and Nino Glass. The family will be accepting friends today from 2 to 4
and 6 to 9 p.m. Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of
arrangements. (404) 366-3522.
Sunday. August 17, 2003
PATTERSON
Randall Joe "Randy" Patterson, age 36, of Morrow, died
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
17 in the Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel in Fayetteville. Interment will follow in
Camp Memorial Park. Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Clara
Patterson of Morrow; sister, Cathy and Jim Riggins of Morrow; nephew, Levi
Riggins of Morrow; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be today from noon till 2 p.m. and from
5 to 8 p.m. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville is in
charge of arrangements.
Monday, August 18, 2003
STEELE
Andrea Dawn "Grant" Steele, 35, died on Aug. 14, 2003,
in Conyers. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at 2 p.m. at
Rockdale Baptist Church with the Revs. Danny Mckay and Rick Statum officiating.
Steele will lie in state at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment will be at
Green Meadows Memorial Gardens in Conyers. The family received friends on
Sunday. Survivors include husband Todd Steele of Conyers; two
daughters, Abigail and Adeline Steele, both of Conyers; parents, Mahlon and
Penny Grant of Conyers; two sisters, Vickie Davies of Conyers and Tawana Maughon
of Lithonia; several nieces and nephews. Steele was born in Barrow County, Ga. She was a
homemaker. Harry L. White Funeral Home of Conyers, (706) 483-7216
is handling arrangements.
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August 21, 2003
SPRAYBERRY
Haney Myrtice Sprayberry Haney, 81, of
Jonesboro, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003.Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Tara Garden Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest
Hills Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Hershel Haney; daughters,
Nancy and Jimmy Dean of Zebulon, and Mary and Jimmy Carver of McDonough; sons,
Richard and Sherry Sprayberry of Jonesboro, Ron and Cheryl Sprayberry of
McDonough, and Mark Sprayberry of Locust Grove; sisters, Janell and Jerome Day
of McDonough, and Jo Ann and Wallace Walden of College Park; 14 grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 at the funeral home.Tara Garden Chapel,
Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.
HENRY
Mrs. Edrie Connell Henry, age 94, of Fort Myers,
Fla. passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003.Mrs. Henry was a member of Ellenwood
United Methodist Church, Business & Professional Women's Club and Clayton County
Community Services.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23
from the Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel with interment to follow at Fairview
Memorial Gardens. Dr. Charles Grant and the Rev. Ken Murdock will
officiate.Survivors include her sons, Robert L. Henry Jr. of McDonough, James Z.
Henry III of Jonesboro, and John E. Henry of Fort Myers, Fla.; brother, James
Connell of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two
great great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 at the funeral home.Horis A. Ward's
Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.
WATKINS
Mr. Don Watkins Sr., 67, passed away Saturday,
Aug. 16, 2003.Mr. Watkins was a devoted family man and retired from Clayton
State College with 15 years of service.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23 at Pope Dickson & Son Morrow Chapel, with the Rev. Lindberg
Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.Mr. Watkins
is survived by his loving wife, Eva B. Watkins of Morrow; daughters, Luann
Holbrook of Ecorse, Mich. and Wanda W. Hawkins of Morrow; daughter-in-law, Cindy
Daniel of McDonough; sons, Don Watkins Jr. of McDonough and William Watkins of
Morrow; grandchildren, James Watkins, Benjamin Watkins, Woody Holbrook, Lisa
Holbrook, Katrina Daniel, Jaclyn Daniel, and Tiffany Daniel; great-grandchild,
Makayla Daniel.The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday,
Aug. 22.Pope Dickson & Son, Morrow Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770)
961-2700.
August 22, 2003
FOSTER
Mrs. Sara Frances Foster of Fayetteville died
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at Fayette Community Hospital.Her son, Larry A. Foster,
preceded her in death.A church service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23
at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Hampton. Interment will follow at the
church Cemetery. The Rev. Candy Thacker will officiate.Survivors include her
sons, Paul Wesley Foster Jr. and Betty of McLean, Va., Don R. Foster and Bonnie
of Jonesboro, and Terry M. Foster and Joyce of Fayetteville; brother, John
Chappell and Helen of Hampton; grandchildren, Rod Lawrence, Paul W. Foster III,
Amanda F. Spahr, Rachel E. Foster, Larry A. Foster Jr., Ansley F. Calbo, D. Ross
Foster, and Sam S. McLean; great-grandchildren, Callaway Spahr, Jackson Spahr,
and Griffin Spahr.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral
home.Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.
McALISTER
Mr. Buddy B. McAlister Sr., age 66, of
Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003.He was a devoted husband,
father, and grandfather. He served in the United States Army.Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at New Hope Baptist Church in
McDonough, with the Rev. John Cromer officiating. Interment will follow at
Sherwood Memorial Park.Survivors include his wife, Betty L. McAlister; daughter
and son-in-law, Margaret and Neil Wanzer of Hampton; sons and daughters-in-law,
Buddy B. and Sheryl McAlister Jr. of North Charleston, S.C., Clarence and Connie
McAlister of Lake City, Ga., Eddie and Jo Smith of Griffin, Danny L. and Carolyn
Smith of Whitesberg, Ga., Kenneth and Peggy Smith of Woodstock, Ga., Victor and
Cheryl Brown of Newport News, Va., Eric and Rita Smith of Social Circle, Ga.,
and Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lovelace of Fayetteville; mother, Ruby McAlister of
Carrol County, Ga.; several grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several
nieces.The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home. Pope Dickson & Son, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770)
478-7211.
WATKINS
Don Watkins Sr., 67, passed away Saturday,
Aug. 16, 2003.Mr. Watkins was a devoted family man and retired from Clayton
State College with 15 years of service.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23 at Pope Dickson & Son Morrow Chapel, with the Rev. Lindberg
Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.Mr. Watkins
is survived by his loving wife, Eva B. Watkins of Morrow; daughters, Luann
Holbrook of Ecorse, Mich. and Wanda W. Hawkins of Morrow; daughter-in-law, Cindy
Daniel of McDonough; sons, Don Watkins Jr. of McDonough and William Watkins of
Morrow; grandchildren, James Watkins, Benjamin Watkins, Woody Holbrook, Lisa
Holbrook, Katrina Daniel, Jaclyn Daniel, and Tiffany Daniel; great-grandchild,
Makayla Daniel.The family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Pope
Dickson & Son, Morrow Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2700.
August 25, 2003
DICKENS
Margaret Dickens, 74, of Jonesboro, died Aug.
23, 2003. Dickens was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include a
son, Richard and Diane Dickens of Jonesboro, two brothers, George Simpkins of Breman, Ga., and Carl Simpkins of Commerce, Ga.; grandchildren, Mark and
Christie; three great-grandchildren, Nathanael, Alex and Collin; nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. at
Tara Garden Chapel with the Rev. Chris Reynolds officiating. Interment will be
in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan at 3 p.m. Thomas L. Scroggs of Tara Garden Chapel in Jonesboro,
(770) 471-7171, is handling arrangements.
HOOKS
Evelyn Elsie Hooks died Aug. 23, 2003. Hooks was
a member of Living Word Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Timothy Hooks of Florida and
Daniel Hooks of Fredericksburg, Va.; two brothers, Arthur Eichholz and Manuel
Eichholz; two grandchildren, Erin and Lindsey Hooks; sister-in-law, Betty Jo
Hooks of Stockbridge; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Living
Word Evangelical Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the
Jonesboro City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8
p.m. at the funeral home. Thomas L. Scroggs of Tara Garden Chapel in Jonesboro,
(770) 471-7171, is handling arrangements.
August 26, 2003
HOOKS
Evelyn Elsie Hooks passed away Saturday, Aug. 23,
2003. Mrs. Hooks was a member of Living Word Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Living Word
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the Jonesboro City
Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Timothy Hooks of Florida and Daniel L.
Hooks of Fredericksburg, Va.; brothers, Arthur Eichholz and Manuel Eichholz;
grandchildren, Erin and Lindsey Hooks; sister-in-law, Betty Jo Hooks of
Stockbridge; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations
are made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 1123 McDonough Place, McDonough GA
30253-7017, or Community Hospice of North East, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville,
FL 32257. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770)
471-7171.
VANCE
Josef Coffey "Skipper" Vance, Jr., age 58 died
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, in a plane crash. Mr. Vance was a graduate of Wayne State
College and West Georgia College. HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. MARINE CORP., and
founder of Advertising Ideas. Mr. Vance served as past president of the Rotary
of Jonesboro. He was a member of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and a
member of the Commemorative Air Force. He will be remembered for his generous
and compassionate heart and love of aviation. He was a faithful servant of the
Lord. His last words to the ground crew were "God loves me so much, I have the
best job in the world." A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
28 at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 3480 E. Main St., College Park, Ga. He is
survived by his parents, Josef and Ann Vance of Highlands, N.C. and Largo, Fla.;
sisters, Vicky Vance Rogers, and Dinah Vance Hoch; aunts Mary Lynn Broyles and
Ethel Holder Vance; uncle, Tim W. Berryhill; nieces, Anna, Emily, and Rachael
Hoch, and Jennifer and Rebecca Rogers; and Best Friend, Arlene Sewell. In lieu
of flowers donations may be made to the Josef C. Vance Jr. Aviation Memorial
Fund, c/o Community Capital Bank, 2236 Mt. Zion Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236.
August 27, 2003
HUTCHENS
Robert E. (Hutch) Hutchens, 73, of Morrow died
Monday, Aug. 25, 2003. Born in Sheridan, Ind., ROBERT SERVED IN THE UNITED
STATES ARMY. He retired from the Department of Defense after 35 years of
distinguished service and was recognized by the Office of the Secretary of
Defense for Outstanding Achievement as a member of the Office of Inspector
General. He was a member of Police Benevolence in Morrow. An avid golfer, Robert
also worked at Lake Spivey Country Club. His parents, Russell and Laverne
Hutchens, and grandson, Drew Hutchens, preceded him in death. Services will be
held on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his
wife, Lou Hutchens; children, Don Hutchens (Nancy) of Sewanee, Tenn.; Ron
Hutchens (Rayliene) of Senoia, Bill Hutchens (Cathy) of New Bern, N.C., Kathy
Barry (Randy) of Bonaire, Robbie Hutchens (Donna) of McDonough, and Andy
Hutchens (Misty) of Stockbridge; brother, Charles Hutchens of Indianapolis,
Ind.; sisters, Mary Inskeep (Don), also of Indianapolis, and Bonnie West of
Madisonville, Tenn.; brother-in-law, William V. Wood (Eva) of Willow St., Pa.;
and 15 grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. at McCullough
Funeral Home. Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the online registry for the
family. McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
YANCEY
Sarah Yancey of Forest Park died Tuesday, Aug.
26, 2003. Mrs. Yancey was preceded in death by her husband, Andrus Yancey. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest Park. Services will be held
at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at the First Baptist Church of Forest Park with the
Rev. Paul Robbins officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills. Survivors
include her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Lamar Shields of Jonesboro;
sisters, Ruth Foster of McDonough and Dorothy Turner of Macon; sisters-in-law,
Margie Litteral of Forest Park and Mary Yancey of Tyrone; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Parkway Garden Chapel,
Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.
August 28, 2003
HINDS
Mrs. Carmen Rosa Hinds of Jonesboro died
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, at Laurel Park of Henry Medical Center.A graveside
service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29 at Camp Memorial Park.
Interment will follow. Survivors include her daughter, Ruby Silbernagel of
Jonesboro; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in
charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.
HUGHES
Richard Hughes York Jr., age 63, of Jonesboro
died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was
preceded in death by his sisters, Kay Garrett and Pat Lindsey. Services will
take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29 at New Hope Baptist Church North with the
Rev. Hugh Kirby officiating. Survivors include his wife, Judy Williams York;
daughters, Lisa York of Dallas, Texas and Tammy Triplett of Jonesboro; son,
Daniel York of Lake Wayne, S.C.; sisters, Dot Meier of McDonough, Carol Layton
of Lakeland, Fla., Mary Prine of St. Augustine, Fla., Sherrill Russ of Cape Sand
Blast, Fla., and Deborah Shipley of Jonesboro; brother, Bill York of Rex; three
grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements.
(770) 461-7641.
August 29, 2003
CARLSON
Tanya Renee Carlson, formerly of College Park,
Ga. passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, in Mesa, Ariz. due to complications
from pneumonia. A memorial service is being held in her honor at 2 p.m. Aug. 30
at Heritage Harvest Church, 1563 Hwy 85 S, Fayetteville, Ga. with Sr. Pastor Ron Stribling officiating. Please call the church at (770) 460-9801 for directions.
Survivors include her father, Wm. "Billy" Carlson of Riverdale; mother Sylvia
Carlson of Newnan; sister Carla Myers of Arizona; niece, Heather Myers of
Arizona; her beloved dogs Hammer and Mesa, as well as other aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
TUTTEROW
Martha "LaRue" Tutterow of Forest Park died
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30,
2003, at Parkway Garden Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Survivors include sister, Marie Johnson of Forest Park, Ga. Thomas L. Scroggs,
Parkway Garden Chapel, of Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404)
366-3522
Sunday, August 31, 2003
SMYTH
Mrs. Ruth L. Smyth, 85, of McDonough passed away
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. Mrs. Smyth was a member of Godby Road Church of Christ.
She retired from National Biscuit Co. with 35 years of service. Her loving
husband of 50 years, Mr. Jack B. Smyth, preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
31 at Forest Hills Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mildred
and Robert Koehler of Stockbridge; son, Walter L. Smyth of McDonough;
grandchildren, David Koehler of Locust Grove, Christine Lee of Cumming, and
Jennifer Koehler of Stockbridge; great-grandchildren, Lauren Lee, Kirsten Ott,
Taylor Lee, and Kyle Koehler; and sister, Marie Elliott of Stockbridge. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home.Pope Dickson & Son, Morrow Chapel is in charge of
arrangements. (770) 961-2700.
Submitted by Jean Harton
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