Clayton County Obits

Clayton County Obits
September 2003

News Daily, Clayton Co., Ga.

Monday, September 1, 2003

CLEVELAND Elena C. Cleveland, 88, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and Saints Alive. She is survived by her husband, Hurshal Cleveland of Jonesboro; daughter, Carmen C. Martin of Greensboro; son, William L. Cleveland of Ellenwood; brother, Luis Ullrich of Gainesville; sister, Alma Kadel of Homosassa, Fla.; sister-in-law, Sylvia Ullrich of Norcross; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro Worship Center, with Dr. Dean Haun officiating. Remains will be placed in state at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro/Stockbridge (770) 210-2700, is handling arrangements.

AUSTIN Doris S. Austin, 68, of Jonesboro, died Aug. 30, 2003. Surviving are daughters Donna Green, Regina Faulkner; sons Steven Austin, Frank Austin, Terry Austin; sisters Louise Dean, Virginia Rowe; brother Charles Sanders; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Jonesboro Church of God with the Rev. Floyd Carmack officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pope Dickson & Son Jonesboro Chapel, (770) 478-7211, is handling arrangements.

WARDLOW David Wayne Wardlow, 34, of Jonesboro, died Aug. 29, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Leigh M. Wardlow; children Andrew D. Wardlow, Adam L. Wardlow, all of Jonesboro; parents, Michael S. and Chrystal A. Wardlow of McDonough; sister Tagan C. Wardlow of McDonough; grandparents Andy and Grace Andrews of Germantown, Tenn.; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friend on Monday and Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Interment will be at Jonesboro City Cemetery. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge, (770) 210-2700, is handling arrangements.

MASSENGALE Maxine Elizabeth (Bramlett) Massengale, 78, of Jonesboro, died Aug. 30, 2003. She was a retired cafeteria worker with the Clayton County School System. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Massengale, and son, Billy Massengale. Surviving are son and daughter-in-law James B. and Debbie Massengale of Jonesboro; daughter Dale Head of Jonesboro; brothers, Rev. Paul Bramlett of Woodstock and Joe Bramlett of Woodbury; sister, Frances McDonald of Jonesboro; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at 3 p.m. at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. E.L. Stephens and the Rev. Chuck Kitchens officiating. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro/Stockbridge, (770) 210-2700, is handling arrangements.

CARVER Jimmy Carver, 49 of Rex, died Aug. 30, 2003. Carver was employed by ABF Freight for 29 years. An avid outdoorsman and a devoted family man, he was known for enjoying making people laugh and putting others before himself. Carver is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Vickie Carver of Rex; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cheri Carver of Rex; mother-in-law Joann Morgan of Rex; mother Hazel Carver; brothers Shane and Randy; sisters Carolyn, Debbie and Jane; brother and sister-in-law Randy and Paige Hewell; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, in the chapel of Pope Dickson and Son in Morrow with the Rev. Jimmy Glazier officiating. Interment will follow in Forrest Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Pope Dickson and Son Morrow Chapel, (770) 961-2700, is handling arrangements.

WALLACE Susie Wallace, 78, of Stockbridge, died Sunday morning, Aug. 31, 2003, at her home after an extended illness. Wallace was born in Smith County, Mississippi, in 1924, to Napoleon and Oma Jones. During World War II, she worked in Mobile, Ala., as a "Rosie the Riveter" in Brookley Field at an airplane manufacturing plant. It was there that she met her husband. Following her husband's career in the airline industry, they moved to the Atlanta area in 1959. After Mr. Wallace's death, she moved to Stockbridge to live with her daughter Mary. Although Wallace's interest in life was her family, she worked for and retired from Richway Department Store. She was a member of the Fayetteville Church of Christi. A kind and loving mother and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Paul M. Wallace. She is survived by a son, Mark Wallace and his wife Debbie of McDonough; three daughters, Ruth Dykes and her husband Clint of Valdosta, Mary Clark and her husband James of Stockbridge, and Bonnie Maddox of Roswell; a sister, Grace Barr of Jackson, Miss.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many friends. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, on Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro, with the Revs. Virgil Richie and Mike McCullough officiating. Jones Funeral Home of Newnan is handling arrangements.

Tuesday, Sepember 2, 2003

KIDD Elizabeth A. Kidd, 54, of Jonesboro, died Aug. 31, 2003. Surviving are husband Garland D. Kidd Sr.; daughter Kelly Askew; son-in-law Glenn Askew; grandson Troy Askew; son Garland "Dennis" Kidd Jr.; daughter Melinda Myers; son-in-law Duane Myers; grandson Justin Myers; brothers Peter and Steven Keat; and other family members in Sydney, Australia. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Jonesboro United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Newton and the Rev. Roger Vest officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pope Dickson & Son Jonesboro Chapel, (770) 478-7211, is handling arrangements.

SMITH Betty Louise New Smith of Fayetteville, 75, died Aug. 31, 2003. She was born Dec. 10, 1927. Services will be at 11 a.m. Sept. 3, 2003 at Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel in Fayetteville. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Carl Smith Sr. Survivors include her sons Tommy (Barbara) Reese of Griffin, Ronnie (Jennifer) Reese of Fayetteville and Hugh Beale of Fayetteville; daughters Willie (Sharon) Deaton of Hampton and Roger (Mary) McWaters of Okachobee, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers; one sister. Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel in Fayetteville is handling arrangements.

Wednesday, September 3, 2003

ADAMS Mrs. Virginia E. Adams, 46, of Jonesboro, passed away at her residence Monday, Sept. 1, 2003.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her loving husband, Terry Lee Adams; daughter, Heather Nicole Purcell; brothers, William M. Purcell Jr., John T. Purcell, Wayne Purcell and James Lee Purcell; father, William M. Purcell; grandchildren, Chandra, Tristan, and Evan Purcell. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today. Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.

COLLINS Mr. Charlie Madison Collins, age 83, of Loganville, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel, with Pastor Roland Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his daughters, Mittie Ann Bennett of Loganville, and Charlotte Louella McNelis of Ellenwood; sons, Eugene M. Collins of Hampton, Charlie Henry Collins of Covington, Benny Madison Collins of Stockbridge, James William Collins of Forest Park, and James Charlie Collins of Savannah; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sister, Katie Lee Self of Brunswick; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends today from 4 to 8 p.m.
Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.

GRAHAM Mr. Mark C. Graham died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 in the chapel of the funeral home, with the Rev. Stephen Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Betty Graham; Patricia Stevens; aunts, Katherine Graham, Martha Robins, and Barbara McDaniel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 at the funeral home. Southside Chapel Funeral Home, Morrow is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2828.

Thursday, September 4, 2003

JACKSON Joanne Marie Jackson, 68, of Riverdale, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003.
Ms. Jackson was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, and also a member of the Riverdale, Jonesboro and South Clayton Athletic Associations. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, with Father Gregory Hartmayer as celebrant. The interment will be at Camp Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughters Deborah Clarke of Riverdale and Diana and Jeremy Cole of Stockbridge; sons, Griff and Susan Jackson of Locust Grove, Matt and Anna Jackson of McDonough, and Christopher Jackson of Hampton; grandchildren, Spencer, Alexis, Kathy, Kylan, Brent, and Bryce. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2003

BETSILL
Fred L. Betsill Sr., 65, of Jonesboro, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003. He was a son of the late Barney and Agnes Betsill of Hampton, and was preceded in death by his oldest son, Fred L. Betsill Jr. ("Sonny"). Mr. Betsill was the owner of Betsill's Amoco Service in McDonough, was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, and was a very avid golfer. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, with Dr. H. Dean Haun officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, DeeDee; daughter, Debra Lee (Barry) Campbell of Stockbridge; son, Jeffrey Scott (Sue) Betsill of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Christopher Swanson, Scotty Betsill, and Brandi Betsill of Stockbridge; step-grandchildren, Jayme, Julie, and Bryan Campbell, and Billy and Natalie Shubert of Stockbridge; sister, Helen Hardman of Jonesboro; brothers, Roger Betsill of Hampton, Robert Betsill of McDonough, Leon Betsill of Locust Grove, and Harold Betsill and David Betsill of Griffin; many beloved friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family request memorial donations are made to First Baptist of Jonesboro, the Venture Continues, 147 Church St., Jonesboro, GA 30236 or Friends Board, Bradford Williams Center, P.O. Box 1765, Jonesboro, GA 30237, or flowers are welcome. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.

DuBELL
Mary DuBell of Forest Park died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at Peachtree Christian Hospice. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens for interment. Survivors include her spouse, Eugene DuBell; daughter, Sherry Bright and spouse George of New Orleans, La.; brothers, Gilbert Kinnaird and spouse Olga of Cookville, Tenn, and Kenneth Kinnaird and spouse Ann of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Gladys Kinnaird of Cookville; grandchildren, Starbuck Bright and spouse Heather of Pensacola, Fla., Yancy Bright and fiancée Gina Palmisano of New Orleans; several nieces and nephews. Her brother, Herbert Kinnaird, preceded her in death. Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.

William Felix Odom Sr.
Iron Worker
Mr. William Felix Odom Sr., 64, of Crawfordville, Ga. passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at his residence.
Mr. Odom was born in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., and was a retired iron worker. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jonesboro, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Tara Garden Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, with Bishop Wesley Owen officiating. Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Jean Odom; mother, Margaret Odom Davis of Mt. Pleasant; daughters, Denise (Dennis) Herring of Fayetteville, Ga., and Pamela (Scott) Farrell of Grayson, Ga.; son, William Odom Jr. of Atlanta; sisters, Betty Gray of Mt. Pleasant, Ina Ruth Lovell of Mt. Pleasant, and Kathy Skora of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, Buford Odom of New Orleans, La.; grandchildren, Josh Farrell of Grayson, Ga., and Megan Herring and Mallory Herring, both of Fayetteville. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.

Wednesday, September 10, 2003

DuBELL
Mary DuBell of Forest Park died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at Peachtree Christian Hospice. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens for interment. Survivors include her spouse, Eugene DuBell; daughter, Sherry Bright and spouse George of New Orleans, La.; brothers, Gilbert Kinnaird and spouse Olga of Cookville, Tenn, and Kenneth Kinnaird and spouse Ann of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Gladys Kinnaird of Cookville; grandchildren, Starbuck Bright and spouse Heather of Pensacola, Fla., Yancy Bright and fiancée Gina Palmisano of New Orleans; several nieces and nephews. Her brother, Herbert Kinnaird, preceded her in death. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today. Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.

JONES
David Lee Jones, 56, of Griffin, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003.
MR. JONES SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE U.S. ARMY. Funeral services will be held graveside at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. Daryel O'Barr officiating. Survivors include his sons, David Allen Jones of McDonough and Allan Lee Jones of Barnesville; sisters, Wilma Duff of Lebanon, Ind., Nancy Singleton of Indianapolis, Ind., Kaye Scheffler of Fishers, Ind., Diane Fletcher of Indianapolis, Ind., Susie Nolte of Greenwood, Ind., Robin Odle of Noblesville, Ind., and Pat Jones of Nashville, Tenn.; brothers, Gary Jones of Newcastle, Ind., Bob Jones of Fairview Heights, Ind., Jimmy Jones of Kuttawa, Ky., Ray Jones of Jamestown, Ind., Rick Jones of Dunbarton, N.H., and John Jones of Lebanon, Ind.; grandchildren, Michael, Kayla, and Alexis Jones, and two special twins on the way. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, and ex-wife, Linda Lou Jones. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.

QUICK
Mr. Grady Allen Quick, age 85, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at his residence. Mr. Quick was born in Coweta County Aug. 2, 1918, to the late Jesse Lee Quick and the late Ludie Mae Bunn Quick. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Betty Smith, grandson, David Davis, granddaughter, Sonya Smith, brothers, Harvey L. Quick, Loyd C. Quick, and James F. Quick. He was a retired sawmill owner. He was a member of the Teamon Baptist Church and A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY, HAVING SERVED IN WORLD WAR II. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 in the Chapel of the Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, with Dr. Lavon Womack officiating. Interment will follow in the Turner Family Cemetery in Lovejoy. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Geneva Turner Quick; daughters, Florene Davis of Senoia, Barbara Leverette of Jonesboro, Brenda Tillman of Macclenny, Fla., and Linda Smith of Fayetteville; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; sister, Mattie E. Crowley of Griffin; brother, Vinson A. Quick of Barnesville; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit the family from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, Griffin is in charge of arrangements. (770) 227-2300.

Friday, September 12, 2003

DAVID
Mr. O.P. "Dave" David Jr. of Jonesboro died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at Southern Regional Medical Center.
HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS AS A BOMBARDIER DURING WORLD WAR II, and had retired from Southern Railway after 30 years of service. A chapel service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, with the Rev. Jack Bartlett officiating. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Emily Pooser David; daughters, Kathy Garner and Fred Wilcock of McDonough, Karen and Johnie Snider of Fayetteville, Karol and Randy Tanner of Monticello, Kim and Carl Oberle of East Meadow, N.Y., and Kay and Steve Dyke of McDonough; sister, Kathryn (Kitty) Rivers of Fayetteville; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions are made to the American Heart Association South Metro Division, 70 Perimeter Center East, Suite 7010, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.

DOSSETT
Brenda Lorraine Dossett, age 51, of Locust Grove, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William James and Lena Maxwell Bowen, and her husband, James Sheldon Dossett Jr. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, with Ron Fancher officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her daughters, Wendy (Thomas) Sellers and Erica (Tim) Dossett, both of Locust Grove; sisters, Joyce (Ron) Fancher of Alabama, and Becky (Buddy) Gaddy of Hogansville; brothers, Bill (Gail) Bowen of Athens and Winfred (Diane) Bowen of Villa Rica; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com .
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.

SULLENS
Mr. Hoyt Sullens died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003.
MR. SULLENS WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. ARMY and a member of the American Legion. Out of town funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 in Damascus Baptist Church, with the Rev. Calton Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from noon to 7 p.m., and a funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 7 p.m., with Chaplain James Montgomery officiating. Survivors include his wife, Marie; sons and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Lisa Sullens of Halton, Texas, and Fritz Sullens of Jonesboro; daughters and son-in-law, Bagitta and Chris Smallwood of Griffin, and Lisa Parks of Atlanta; grandchildren, Tiffany, Brittany, Marcus, Miranda, Ashley, and Victoria; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Logan; brothers, Joe Hulsey of Murryville, Robert Sullens of Murryville, Billy Sullens of Dahlonega, Dorsey Sullens of Dahlonega, and David Sullens of Dahlonega; sisters, Lucille Eicher of Columbus, Mary Nell Jarrard of Dahlonega, Doris Couch of Gainesville, and Joyce Paris of Dahlonega.
Southside Chapel Funeral Home, Morrow is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2828.

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Sunday, September 14, 2003

BAILEY Jack Lindy Bailey of Forest Park passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2003. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 in Parkway Garden Chapel, with the Rev. S.R. Jones and the Rev. Paul Carder officiating. Survivors include his spouse, Betty Bailey; daughters, Janet Barnett and spouse Rudy of Ellenwood, and Lynn Hart and spouse Ken of McDonough; sisters, Flossie Starling of Shorterville, Ala. and Daisy Starling of LaGrange; granddaughter, Crystal Barnett of Canton, Ga. The family will be accepting family and friends today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.

Monday, September 15, 2003

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Tuesday, September 16, 2003

NONE SHOWN

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September 17, 2003

Ann BROWN, age 73, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, with Dr. Trenton Swanson officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Randy Martin of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Dr. Kristi Martin Smith of Mebane, N.C. and Jason Martin of Jonesboro. 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.

Mrs. Dorothy JOLLY, 82, of Hampton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003. She was a member of Strong Tower Church of God in Jonesboro. Mrs. Jolly is preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Mr. John Jolly, and a son, Ricky Jolly. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in the chapel of Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home, with Pastor Dan Atkinson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in College Park.Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Wendell Blalock of Hampton; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Susan Jolly of Hampton; sister, Thelma Robinson of Lilburn; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today. Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.

Mrs. Bobbie SCOTT of Rex passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at the age of 74. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 at Dickson's Morrow Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, George Scott; children, Dianne Bugg, Delores Bode, and James Wentz; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home, Morrow Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2700.

Thursday, September 18, 2003

Mrs. Mildred Aline NORWOOD, age 85, of Griffin, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at her residence.
Mrs. Norwood was born in Clayton County April 22, 1918, to the late James Shierling and the late Frances Archer Shierling, wife of the late Edward Howard Norwood. Mrs. Norwood was formerly employed as a seamstress with Briarcliff Mill. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Morrow. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19 in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, with the Rev. Tommy Aman officiating. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Jerry Wilson of Griffin; grandson, David Wilson of Jonesboro; granddaughter, Tracy and Mark Hatcher of Griffin; great-grandchildren, Bradley, Kayla, and Andrew Hatcher; sister, Mattie Williams of Morrow; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may visit the family from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, Griffin is in charge of arrangements. (770) 227-2300.

Mrs. Patricia M. SEARCY, 56, of McDonough, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at her residence.
She was born July 2, 1947, in Chattooga County, Ga., was a homemaker and a member of New Life Christian Center in Marietta. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 in the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with the Rev. Trenton Swanson officiating. Survivors include her husband, Roger H. Searcy, and parents, Hoyt and Nellie Murphy, all of McDonough; children, Kim and Jeff Saye of Woodstock, Tammy and Greg Boyd of Acworth, Chandler Searcy, and Krista and Jamie Maddox, all of McDonough; grandsons, Justin and Ryan Boyd, Thomas and Matthew Saye, and Tyler Maddox; several nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to Emory Winship Cancer Institute, 1365 Clifton Road, Building C, Atlanta, GA 30322 in memory of Patricia. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.

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Sunday, September 21, 2003

Mr. Thomas "Tom" AGNEW Jr., age 73, of Stockbridge, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Jene H. Agnew, a son, Thomas J. Agnew III, and a daughter, Angela Agnew. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Stockbridge, with Brother Doug Hall officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jeannie and Billy Cook of Stockbridge; daughter, Brandie Hill of Stockbridge; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Doris Agnew of Trion, Ga., and Bobby and Teresa Agnew of Monroe, Ga.; brothers, Floyd and Benny Agnew; sister, Frances Hardin; 14 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at the funeral home. Pope Dickson & Son, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.

Ellen Akin BELL of McDonough went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, and the Sunday School class taught by her dear friend, Jane Abel. The members of this class were some of her closest and dearest friends. Ellen served as treasurer of this class, and actively worked with the Bereavement Care Group. She used her considerable talent as a cook to feed many families at the church and to provide food for the Homeless Shelter to which they ministered. Also dear to her heart were her friends from Colonial Hills Baptist Church, formerly in East Point, where she was a member before moving to McDonough in 1982. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Ford-Stewart Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Dr. Dean Haun, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, presided. A brief interment service was held at the Holly Hills Memorial Gardens in Fairburn, with Hinton Harris presiding. Ellen now resides in glory with her Lord Jesus Christ. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 45 years, Harold Bell; daughter, Dianne Cowan; son, David, and his wife, Stacy Bell; stepdaughter, Brenda, and her husband, Jerry Thomas; grandchildren, Heather, and her husband, Rob Balsam, Shanna Cowan, Elizabeth Cowan, Damon, and his wife, Beth Thomas, Jenni, and her husband, Brandon Zink; brother, Reeves, and his wife, Jane Akin; eight nephews; four nieces; five other sisters-in-law; and a host of much-loved friends. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 210-2700.

Mrs. Mary Ann Roland CHESSER, age 67, of Locust Grove, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Sharon Baptist Church in McDonough, with the Rev. Gary Lewis and the Rev. Tim Dowdy officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in McDonough. Survivors include her husband, Larry Chesser; daughters, Jenny and Nathan Tallant of Locust Grove, Cindy and Herb Nash of Conyers, Gwen Popp of Locust Grove, and Laura Sims of Locust Grove; grandchildren, Windy Blair, Jena Goldin, Dustin Tallant, Christopher Popp, Rachel Popp, Alex Sims, and Micah Sims; great-grandson, Bryce Golden. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund, 536 N. Ola Road, McDonough, GA 30252. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Fairview Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.

Monday, September 22, 2003

Maggie Emma VAUGHN, 78, of Riverdale, died Sept. 20, 2003. Vaughn was preceded in death by her husband, Harley Calvin Vaughn, and a son, Harley Wilson Vaughn. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth (James) Hopkins of Douglasville, Cathy (Michael) Williams of Austell, and Jane (Eddie) Reagin of McDonough; one son, Ronald D. Vaughn of Buford; sister, Mary Kate Brown of Atlanta; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at Tara Garden Chapel with the Rev. David Naglee officiating. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Thomas L. Scroggs Tara Garden Chapel of Jonesboro, (770) 471-7171, is handling arrangements.

Charles Richard JONES, 77, of Jonesboro, died Sept. 19, 2003. JONES WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II WHERE HE SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY. He was also a member of Faith United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Men's Club and the Masons. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Christine Jones. Survivors include two daughters, Jo Anne (Tony) Napier of Jonesboro and Joyce Carol (Jeff) Lindler of Newnan; three sons, Jeffery Stewart (Margie) Jones of Lawrenceville, Jay Richard (Carolyn) Jones of Jacksonville, N.C. and John Kevin (Carol) Jones of Mansfield, Ga.; two sisters, Bertha Jean Woodruff and Peggy Cochran; three brothers, Gordon, Norman and Larry Jones; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m. at Tara Garden Chapel with the Rev. Michael Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Faith UMC, 514 Valley Hill Road SE, Riverdale, Ga. 30274, or The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 637, Jonesboro, Ga. 30236, or the American Kidney Fund at (770) 395-6211.
Thomas L. Scroggs Tara Garden Chapel of Jonesboro, (770) 471-7171, is handling arrangements.

Tuesday, September 23, 2003

Louvale Landrum DEYTON, age 66, of Hampton, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. Mrs. Deyton retired from Clayton County Permits and Licenses Department. She was a member of the Riverdale Chapter Eastern Star and Harps Crossing Baptist Church. Her husband, Robert A. "Bob" Deyton, former sheriff of Clayton County, preceded her in death. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Fayetteville First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dennis Watson and the Rev. Ken Helms officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her children, Mike Deyton of Jacksonville, Fla., Mark and Patsy Deyton of Fayetteville, Melanie and Anthony Brooks of Fayetteville, Marlon and Lynn Deyton of McDonough, and Missy and Paul Barnes of Hampton; 13 grandchildren; stepchildren, Norris and Melanie Deyton of Brooks, and Lamar and Shirley Walden of Tyrone; one niece; one nephew. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 461-7641.

Mrs. Vera Elizabeth NEAL of Jonesboro and formerly of Rex died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Stockbridge. Her husband, Clarence, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the chapel of the funeral home, with the Rev. Steve Murrell officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her sister, Vinnie Lee Mattke of McDonough; 14 nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews; several great, great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Southside Chapel Funeral Home, Morrow is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2828.

Wednesday, September 24, 2003

Mrs. Bernice P. FORDHAM, age 99, of Morrow, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2003. She was a lifelong resident of Clayton County and a member of The Rock Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, with Dr. Earl Bland officiating. Interment will follow at The Rock Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Beverly Pruitt of Marietta, Hazel Powell of Shelbyville, Tenn., and Haywood Fordham of Morrow; sister, Elia Fuller of Marietta; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will accept flowers or make contributions to The Alzheimer's Association, 1925 Century Blvd., Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30345. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro is in charge of of arrangements. (770) 210-2700.

Thursday, September 25, 2003

Mrs. Lucille Willard MOORE of Lake City passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at Dickson's Morrow Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Viewing will be Friday, Sept. 26 from 2 to 8 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. to receive friends. Pope Dickson Son, Morrow Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2700.

Judy Elaine SAUNDERS, 45, of Riverdale, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at her residence. She was a member of Heatherwood Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 from Tara Garden Chapel. Interment will take place at 4 p.m. at High Shoals Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in High Falls, Ga.
Survivors include her son, Andrew Saunders of Flagler Beach, Fla.; mother, Louise Gulledge of Riverdale; sister, Sandra and Cecil Walker of Monticello; brothers, Randy Gulledge of Riverdale and Travis Gulledge of Griffin; one niece; five nephews; two great nephews. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.

September 26, 2003

September 29, 2003

Dorothy PATRICK, 72, of Morrow, died Sept. 27, 2003. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Roy E. Patrick Sr. of Morrow; two daughters, Peggy Cacalano of Columbia, S.C., Chinita Seiz of Marietta; two sons, Frank Thomas of Columbia, S.C., Eddy Patrick Jr. of Dallas, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be today, Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at noon in the chapel of Pope Dickson & Son Morrow Chapel. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in New Site, Ala.
Pope Dickson & Son Morrow Chapel, 1210 Morrow Road, Morrow, (770) 961-2700, is handling arrangements.

September 30, 2003

Ralph E. CARTER of Morrow passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the chapel, with the Rev. James Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Survivors include his wife, Opal M. Carter; daughters, Eunice Priscilla Lawhon, Patricia Renee Hillard, Trina Nadine Geer, Dorcus Eileen Fidell, and Kim Carter Hatcher; sons, Oral Phillip Miles, and John A. Miles Jr.; brother, Arthur Carter; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Pope Dickson & Son, Morrow Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2700.

Janet B. HICKEY, age 65, of Morrow, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2003. Mrs. Hickey was a retired public school teacher and was a member of St. Phillip Benizi Catholic Church in Jonesboro. Funeral Mass Services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 with Father Pedro de Oliveira serving as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Frank Hickey; son, Paul Hickey of Locust Grove. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ward's Fairview Chapel. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.

Johnnie Ann ROBERTSON, age 67, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2003. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Parkway Garden Chapel, with the Rev. Floyd Henderson officiating. Survivors include her daughter, Cheaveaux Blackmon of Atlanta; son, Terry Wilson of Forest Park; sisters, Damaris Keller of Clayton, Rhonda Bruce of Lake Oconee, and Dale Clark of Covington; brother, Randall Godfrey of Douglasville; grandchildren, Patrick Patterson and Ronald Blackmon. The family will receive friends today from 1 to 8 p.m. Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.

Submitted by Jean Harton

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