Carroll County GA Obits Oct 2002 File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Floozie479185599@aol.com Jean Harton http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/carroll.htm Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm Georgia Table of Contents: Times-Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Ga. October 1, 2002 Ray CLAY, 62, of Old Stone Rd., Villa Rica, died September 29, 2002. Born May 3, 1940, in Cleburne County, Ala., s/o the late G. B. Clay and the Late Mrs. David White Clay. He was a retired machinist and a member of Fullerville Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Maybele Lindsey, and a brothers, C. B. Clay, Leon Clay and Douglas Clay. Survivors: his wife Marlaine Miller Clay of Villa Rica; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Anthony Winters of Douglasville; sisters, Hazel Newman of Marietta, Shirley Bowman of Austell, Adele Swanson of Hiram and Reba Gray of Villa Rica, brother Cecil Clay of Douglasville; two grandchildren and 25 nieces and nephews. Services: October 2, 2 p.m., Fuller Baptist Church, Rev. Steve Swafford, Rev. Horace Wilson and Rev. Ralph Tarpley officiating. Burial: Meadowbrook Memory Gardens on Hickory Level Rd. Villa Rica. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica Mary Jon Riggs PAYTON, 76, of Almon Road, Carrollton, died Sunday, September 29, 2002 at her residence. Born October 26, 1924, in Carroll County, d/o the late Robert C. Riggs and Odessa Wynn Riggs. She was a retired supervisor at Bremen-Bowdon Investment and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and an Eastern Star. Her husband, Wilber Wayne Payton Sr., preceded her in death. Survivors: her sons and daughters-in-law, Sandy and Sandy Payton of Douglasville, Jim and Melissa Payton of Alpharetta; grandchildren, Ashley and Jason Justice, Matt and Mandy Payton; sisters and brother-in-law Nell Griffin of Metairie, La., Jackie and Dale Heid of Los Vagas, Nev.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Ruth Riggs of Villa Rica, Robert and Latrell Riggs of Douglasville and several nieces and nephews. Services: October 2, 2 p.m., Almon Funeral Home chapel, Dr. J. Howard Cobble and Dr. Jimmy Gentry officiating. Interment: Glenlock Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers: Matthew Payton, Jason Justice, Phillip Dockery, Benji Dockery, Scott Riggts and Anthony Wilkins. Almon Funeral Home, Carrollton Melba Inez Sparks LEGGETT, 90, 0f 908 North Lassetter Circle, Villa Rica, died September 27, 2002. A native of Cullman, Ala., born December 6, 1911, d/o the late Rufus Barton Sparks and Vivian Crews Sparks. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in home economics,, was a member of the Kappa Phi Sorority at the University of Georgia, taught at Sand Hill, Mt. Zion and for 17 years at College Street School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught first grade. She worked in Civil Service as a state home economist agent, a past President of the Ga. Home Economics Assoc., a member of the Ga. Teachers Assoc. , and worked with 4-H clubs. Survivors; daughter, Vivian Leggtett of Villa Rica, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services: Monday, September 30, at Carrollton City Cemetery, Dr. Ferrell Drummond officiated. Pallbearers: Randy Almon, Greg Shackleford, Chip Kiser, Jeff Nalley, Scott Sanders and Tim Kilgore. Hororary escort was the retired teachers at College Street School, Charlotte Hester and Charlotte Hiensley. Steve RUSSELL, 49, of 9638 Coastal Point, Villa rica, died Monday, September 30, 2002. Funeral: Incomplete and will be announced by J. Collins Funeral Home of Villa Rica. K. Scott WHITMIRE, 43, of Carrollton, died Saturday, 21, 2002. Born May 10, 1959, in Gainesville, GA., A 1977 graduate of Johnson High School in Gainesville and attended Gainseville College. He was the president of Whitmire Properties and the owner of Wendy's franchise. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ralph Whitmire, and maternal grandparents, Clifford "Fuzzy" Waters and Kathleen Waters. Survivors: his daughters, Cortney, Nickki and Jessica Whitmire, all of Carrollton; his parents, Doug and Patricia Whitmire of Gainseville; brother, David Whitmire of Ville Rica, and grandmother, Floyce Whitemire of Gainesville. Services: Tuesday, September 24, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Carrollton, Rev Larry Insko and Mike Craven officiating. Pallbearers: Jeff Cagle Bobby Tramtham, Jonas Hunnicutt, Kevin Griffin, Andy Emfinger, Mitch White, Opie Thompson and Nick Burson. Services: also Wednesday, September 25, at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville, Rev. Clack Stubbs and Mr. Whitmire's oldest daughter Cortney, officiated. Pallbearers were Mike Wilson Mat Wilson Tim Whitmire, Chip Whitmire, Dustin Whitmire and Jerry Tompson. Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville. Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton Earnest Abner CALDWELL, 91 of 927 Watts Rd., died September 30, 2002. Services: Wednesday. October 2, 2 p.m. from Corinth Baptist Church. A complete obituary will follow. Rainwater-West Funeral Home, Bowdon. Arthur Austin MANN, 125 Story Lane, died Wednesday, September 25. 2002 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Born in Tallassee, Ala., he had lived in Lee Co., since 1984. He was a member of the Leesburg United Methodist Church and the Cannon Sunday School Class. He retired after 36 years of service as a high school band director, a member of the Georgia Music Educators Assoc., and PGGE. He graduated for Auburn University with a B.S. in Music and later received his Masters in Music at West Georgia College. He was a member of the marching and concert bands, Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity, and an accompanist for mixed chorus. He was a member of the family band the Mann Trio. Survivors: his wife Billie Nan Hurst Mann of Lessburg; sons, William (Bill) Mann and his wife, Beth of Albuquerque, N.M. and Edward Mann of Carrollton; daughters, Diane Mann (Mitchell) Hurston of Bremen, Nancy Mann (Bob) Upton of Gainesville; brother, Dale Mann of Manchester; grandchildren, John and Melody Hurston, Will and Jordan Mann, Lyndsey and Anna Upton. Services: Friday, September 27, 1 p.m., Leesburg united methodist Church, Rev. Rev. Ashley Randall officiating. Interment: 3 p.m. CST. Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Al., James Gary YEARTA, 52, of 57 Washington St., Bowdon, died Sunday, September 29, 2002 at his residence. Born may 3, 1950 in Fulton Co., s/o the late Floyd and Ruthie Mae Hagan Yearta. He was an electrician for the Southwire Co., and a member of Kansas Lodge 683 F&AM. Survivors: his wife Connie Pierce Yearta of Bowdon; sons, Churck Yearta of Ranburne, Ala., and Tracy Yearta of Reidsville; four grandchildren, Cole Yearta of Ranburne, Daniel Yearta of Reidsville and Dylan Costley and Summer Yearta, both of Ranburne; brother rick Chandler of Hammond, Ind., and sister Dianne Bonner of Carrollton. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, J. T. Yearta and a brother, Tommy Chandler. Services: Tuesday, October 1, 2 p.m., Rainwater-West Funeral Home Chaple, Bowdon. , Rev. Ralph Cook and Rev. Jerome Mitchell officiating. Interment: Concord Baptist Church cemetery in Cleburne Co., Al., Pallbearers: Jimmy Barr, Sammy Parnell, Steve Capes, Dale Lowery, Charles Robinson, and Ricky McGraw. Rainwater-West Funeral Home, Bowdon. Times-Georgia, Carrollton, Carroll Co., Ga. October 2, 2002 Earnest Abner CALDWELL, 91, of 927 Watts Road, Bowdon, died September 30, 2002. Born September 16, 1911, in Carroll County, s/o the late David M. and Alice Lanier Caldwell. He was a retired presser with the Bremen-Bowdon Investment Co. and a member of Corinth Baptist church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dossie I. Allen Caldwell, who passed away on April 7, 1993. Survivors: his sons and daughters-in-law, Buren and Virginia Caldwell of Bowdon, James and Marjorie Caldwell of McDonough and Merlin and Carolyn Caldwell of Snellville, and brother, David Caldwell of Bowdon. Services: Wednesday, October 2, 2 p.m., Corinth Baptist Church, Rev. Gary Stewart, Rev. Darnell Teal, and Rev. Winford Spruill officiating. Burial: Church cemetery. Pallbearers: Jimmy Caldwell, Terry Caldwell, Jeffery Caldwell, Marty Caldwell, Wayne Caldwell, and Mathew Caldwell. Rainwater-West Funeral Home, Bowdon. Robert Lee FRANKLIN died September 27, 2002. Born July 1, 1935, in Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA, s/o of the late Leroy Franklin and the late Mattie Franklin. He was a member Crawford Chapel United Methodist Church and AN HONORABLY DISCHARDED FROM THE U.S. ARMY in the early 1950's. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mrs. Deloris Overby and Mrs. Lillie Mae Smith, both of Camden, N.J. Survivors: his sisters and brothers- in-law, Mrs. Minnie Frances Freeman of Bremen, Mrs. Velma (Willie Jay ) Crowder of Carrollton and Mrs. Melba (Bob) Dixon of Atlanta; a number ao nieces and nephews. Services: Wednesday, October 2, 2 p.m., Carl Helton Memorial Chapel, Rev. Enoch Luck officiating . Burial: Zion Hill Extended Cemetery, Bremen. Helton Brothers Funeral Home Bremen. Larry "Wayne" MORRIS of Center Point Rd., Bremen, died September 28, 2002. Born February 25, 1949, in Tucon, Az., s/o of Theodore Wallace Morris and Sara Jo Holcomb Morris. He was a member of Lakewood Church of Christ. Survivors: his mother Sara Jo Roemmick of Bremen; sisters, Sandra Black of Munford, Ala., Beverly Jean Huggins of Carrollton, Sara Louis Hartwell of Forest Park, Patsy Diane Gray of Woodland, Ala., and brother Robert Morris of Brement. Services: Wednesday, October 2, 2 p.m., Hightower Funeral Home, Bremen., Rev. Bill Benton officiating. Pallbearers: Bobby Dutton Jr., Samuel Dutton, William Huggins, Lee Robertson, Tommy Black, Michael Lancaster and David Martin. Burial: Crestlawn Cemetery, Atlanta. Hightower Funeral Home, Bremen. Joel "Thumper" SIMPSON, 60, of Alabama Street, Carrollton, died September 30, 2002. Born July 3, 1942, in Haralson County, s/o Othel Simpson and Willene West Simpson. He was a member of Albilene Baptist Church. Survivers: his parents, of Temple; daughter, Tammy Hollis of Carrollton; sons, Randall Simpson of Moulton, Ala., and David Simpson of Carrollton; step-daughers, Shelia Simpson of Carrollton and Sherry Richie of Carrollton; sisters, Annette Simpson of Temple; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services: Wednesday, October 2, 4 p.m., Hightower Funeral Home, Bremen, Rev. David Honeycutt and Rev. Jeff Stacey officiating. Pallbearers: Keith Brown, Tim Dingler, Wesley "W.A." Dingler, Steve Jiles, Michael Ragsdale, Jeff Helton, Charles Hart and Chuck Cosper. Burial: Abilene Chruch cemetery. Mary Jon Riggs PAYTON, 76, of Almon Road, Carrollton, died Sunday, September 29, 2002 at his residence. Born October 26, 1924, in Carroll County, d/o the late Robert C. Riggs and Odessa Wynn Riggs. She was a retired supervisor at Bremen-Bowdon Investment and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and an Eastern Star. Her husband, Wilber Wayne Payton Sr., preceded her in death. Survivors: her sons and daughters-in-law, Sandy and Sandy Payton of Douglasville, Jim and Melissa Payton of Alpharetta; grandchildren, Ashley and Jason Justice, Matt and Mandy Payton; sisters and brother-in-law Nell Griffin of Metairie, La., Jackie and Dale Heid of Los Vagas, Nev.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Ruth Riggs of Villa Rica, Robert and Latrell Riggs of Douglasville and several nieces and nephews. Services: October 2, 2 p.m., Almon Funeral Home chapel, Dr. J. Howard Cobble and Dr. Jimmy Gentry officiating. Interment: Glenlock Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers: Matthew Payton, Jason Justice, Phillip Dockery, Benji Dockery, Scott Riggts and Anthony Wilkins. Almon Funeral Home, Carrollton Steve RUSSELL, 49, of 9638 Coastal Point, Villa rica, died Monday, September 30, 2002. Born in Hartwell, Ga., December 31, 1953, s/o Virginia Russell Ihle and the late Warna Russell. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia, of the Baptist faith and attended Midway Macedonia Baptist Church. He sepnt most of his life as a public servant. Before moving to Villa Rica he served as City Manager in August in 1996, he was the Assistant City Manager and later the City Manager of Hartwell, Ga. He served as City Manager of Villa Rica during a period of rapid growth and expansion. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Brenda Russell; sons, Sterling and Jeremy Russell of Villa Rica; step-father, Albert Ihle of Sinaca, South Carolina; britger-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom and Donna Fisher of Lilburn, Gail Russell of McCormick, S.C.; nephews, Blake, Derek and Jason Fisher, all of Lilburn, Kirk and Julie Russell of Toccoa. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Micky Russell. Memorial services: Wednesday, October 2, 2002, 12 p.m., Midway Macedonia Baptist Church, Pastor Todd Wright, Rev. Rick Almond, Mr. Perry Hicks and Mr. Jeff Reese officiating. Villa Rica City Council, along with all employees of the city of Villa Rica, will serve as an honorary escort. Services in Fellowship Hall at Midway Macedonia Baptist Church. In accordance with the family's wishes, the body was cremated. J. Collins Funeral Home, Villa Rica, Ga. Benjamin SPRAYBERRY, 64, of Temple died Tuesday, October 1, 2002. Services: incomplete and will be announced by Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica. Laura "Lorene" MARROW, 92, of Oak Grove Church Road, Carrollton, formerly of Elder Circle, Carrollton. died Tuesday, October 1, 2002. Services: incomplete and will be announced by Martin and Hightower Heritage West Center Street Chapel, Carrollton. Joe WALLACE, 83, of Atlanta died September 27, 2002. Survivors: his wife, Mrs. Willie P. Wallace of Atlanta; daughters, Merical Miller, Audrey Wallace, Carol Wallace and Phyllis Cochran, all of Atlanta; sons, Joel Wallace and David Wallace, both of Atlanta; brother Sidney Wallace of Chattanooga, Tenn.; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Services: Thursday, October 3, 1:30 p.m., Walker Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. James Williams officiating. Burial: Bailey Memorial Gardens in Villa Rica. Eleanor Turner WHITE, 81 of 52 Liberty Church Rd., Carrollton, died October 1, 2002. Born April 29, 1921, in Colquitt Co., d/o Ira Aubrey Tuner and Noma Lee Kansas Huffman turner and was raised in the Lowell community in Carroll County. She was a homemaker, retired store owner and operator of White's Grocery, a member of the Lowell United Methodist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Floyd (Pete) White, and a grandshon, Jamie Mashburn; a brother and a sister. Survivors: daughters and son- in-law, Karen and Wendell Mashburn and Debbie Johnson, all of Carrollton; sons and daughters-in- law, Wendell and Louise White of Carrollton and Ray and Linda White of Fairburn; brother and sister-in- law, Aubrey Wade and Brenda Turner of Roopville; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: Thursday, October 3, 2 p.m., Lowell United Methodist Church, Rev. Tim Reeve and Rev. Sharon Coley officiating. Pallbearers: Richard White, Chris White, Jodie Mashburn, Ronnie Musick, Mac Lewis, Mike and Mark Lyle. Interment: Lowell cemetery. Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton Times Georgian, Carrollton, GA SUNDAY, October 6, 2002 SPENCE Mrs. Leila Rivers Spence, age 91, of 246 Lowell Lane, Carrollton, died Saturday, October 5, 2002. Born in Carroll County, June 10, 1911, d/o the late Will Rivers and Jewell Fuller Rivers. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lowell United Methodist Church. Survivors: daughters, LaDell (Charles) Griffin of Carrollton, and Jane (Dale) Willis of Lowell; grandchildren, Andrea (Sam) Mango of Franklin, Tenn., Ryan Griffin of Atlanta, Shea (Deron) Crook of Carrollton, and Jay Willis of Carrollton; two great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Adel Spincer; sisters, Eleanor Edwards, Marie Rivers; brothers, Roy Emmett and Leonard Rivers. Services: Monday, October 7, 2002, 11 a.m., Lowell United Methodist Church, Rev. Sharon Coley and Rev. Philip Schroeder officiating. Pallbearers Ryan Griffin, Jay Willis, Deron Crook, Jourdan Page, Rufus Hearn, Damon Rivers and Gayle Edwards. Interment: Lowell Community Cemetery. Almon Funeral Home, Carrollton BURDETTE Bennetta F. Burdette, 86, of Ormond Beach, Fla., died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002. Born in Hogansville, Ga. She was a nurse and night supervisor at Fish Memorial Hospital in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Smyrna and taught Sunday School Classes. Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Gary R. and Karen Burdett of Ponte Vedra Bch., Fla.; daughters and sons-in-law Janice B. and Randy Hess of Lake Helen, Fla., and Madra-Ann Burdette and Jack Bubul of Orlando, Fla.; siste, rachel Bell of Roopville; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services: Monday, October 7, Settle-Wilder New Smyrna Bch. Chapel, Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Interment: Daytona Memorial Park. HYATT Timothy Johnathan `T.J.` Hyatt, 17, of Franklin died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002 from injuries sustained in and automobile accident. A senior at Heard County High School, he was born July 22, 1986, in Troup Co., s/o the late Rhonda Faye Rollins Hyatt and Timothy Joseph Hyatt. Survivors: his brothers, Wesley and Jeramiah McCray, both of Arizona; grandmothers, Annie Lee Hyatt of LaGrange and Mary Smith of Roopville; great-grandmother, Verdie Lee Hubbard of LaGrange; aunts and uncles. Servivces: Sunday, October 5, 4 p.m., Centralhatchee Baptist Church, Rev Dough Bingham officiating. Burial: Centralhatchee Baptist Church Cemetery. GARNER John Robert (Bobby) Garner of Atlantic Ave., Waco, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002. Born September 4, 1955, Carroll Co., s/o Erma Plummer Granger and the late Samuel Luther Garner. He was employed by the Dollar General and a former employee of the Sewell manufacturing Co., He was a member of Waco Methodist Church. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Luther Granger Jr. Survivors: mother, Erma Plummer Garner of Waco, and sister Peggy Garner Dewberry of Bremen. Graveside services: Sunday, October 6, 2 p.m. Waco Cemetery, Rev. Skip Mitchell and Rev. Victor Benefield officiating. Pallbearers: John Cosby, Johnny Cantrell, Marty Robinson, Joseph Hannah, Randall Bearden and Gary Hutchenson. Hightower Funeral Home, Bremen. MOONEY Lloyd Alfred Mooney, 76, of Ithica Gin Road, Villa Rica, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002. Born September 24, 1925, in Clanton, Ala., s/o the late David Curry Mooney and the late Mrs. Emma Gladys Peters Mooney. He was a member of Friendship Praise and Worship Center and was retired from the St. Joe Paper Co. where he was a machine operator for 20 years. HE WAS A VERTERAN OF THE U. S. ARMY. Survivors: his wife, Juanita Peacock Mooney of Villa Rica; daughters and sons-in-law, Anita Joyce Worden of Avon Park, Fla., Deborah and Roger Carroll of Villa Ricka and Kimberly Diane Mooney of Bremen; sister, Linda Mims of Villa Rica; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Cindy Mooney of Bartow, Fla., Bobby Lee Mooney of Melbourne, Fla., Larry and Cindy Mooney of Villa Rica, Rev Charles and Nell Nooney of Carrollton; five grandchildren, one great- grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. Services: Monday, October 7, 2 p.m., Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica, rev. Charles Mooney, Rev. Horace Cochran and Rev. Ron Rooks officiating. Burial: Meadowbrook Memory Gardens, Villa Rica. SWOFFORD Fred Edward Swofford of Highway 78 West, Bremen, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002. Born August 15, 1929, Fayette Co., s/o of the late Isaac Swofford and Bertha White Swofford. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Lewallen. Survivors: his wife, Mary Elizabeth Driver Swofford of Bremen; sons Ike Swofford of Flowery Branch, Eddie Swofford and Henry Swofford, both of Douglasville, Winfred Swofford of Bremen, Dennis House of Waco; sister, Louis Davenport of Buchanan; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Services: Sunday, October 6, 2 p.m., Hightower Funeral Home, Bremen, Rev. Matt Swofford and Rev. Wayne Landmon officiating. Pallbearers: Travis Swofford, Josh Swofford, Steve Swofford, Robert Smith, John Benefiedl, Shannon Lewallen, Craig Benefield and Cliff Morgan. Burial: Central Baptist Church cemetery, Douglasville. DEBORAH TURNER Mrs. Deborah J. Turner, 32, of Villa Rica died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002. A graduate of Alexander High School Class of 1988 and a member of the Sand Hill PTA Survivors: her husband, Scott Turner of Villa Rica; parents Tom and Trannell Stanford of Winston; maternal grandmother, Wyolene Hardin of Newnan; son, Jacob Turner of Villa Rica; daughter Kylie Turner of Villa Rica; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Julia Stanford of Douglasville; sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Tim Landrum of Winston; in-laws, and a niece and nephew. Memorial Services: Monday, October 7, 11 a.m. Brightstar United Methodist Church, Douglasville, Rev. Kevin Lobello and Rev. Ken Hennesy officiating. Whitley-Granger at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville. Mrs. Emma Lee Marrow COUCH, 61, of Dallas died Friday, October 4, 2002. Born April 11, 1941, Paulding Co., d/o the late Andrew Marrow and the late Mrs. Ola Ray Miller Marrow. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sheryl Ann Couch Smallwood, and grandson, Adam Rogers. Survivors: her husband Martin Couch of Carrollton, Daughters, Mary Sylvia Couch of Dallas and Sandra Kay Rogers of Dallas, sisters, and brothers-in-law Ann Bryce of Villa Rica, Marie Smith of Carrollton, Joyce and Roy Hendrix of Winder, and Doris and Dwight Singleton of Temple; brothers and sister-in- law, Richard Marrow of Dallas and Rev. Glenn and Bertha Marrow of Temple; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services: Monday, October 7, 1 p.m., Harmony Grove Baptist Church, Paulding Co., Rev. Glenn Marrow and Rev. Bobby Smallwood officiating. Burial: Union Cemetery, William Couch, Gene Allen, Keith Hitchcock, Todd Thompson, Jackie Ethridge and Randy Fields officiating(?) Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica Mrs. Patricia Lynn GORDON-DAMEROW, 42, of Forest Park died Friday, October 4, 2002. Born July 16, 1959. She was a homemaker. Her mother Dorothy Johnson Gordon preceded her in death. Survivors: daughter, Page Damerow of Jackson; son, Patrick Damerow of Jackson; father, Charles B. Gordon of Griffin; sisters, Bobbie Vaughn of Forest Park and Rachel Cook of Cumming, a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services: Monday, October 7, 3 p.m., Meadowbrook Memory Gardens, Villa Rica. Jones- Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica Gillermo Thomas ESQUIVEL , 55, of Winston died Friday, October 4, 2002. Arrangements are incomplete. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica Ms. Flora Levern OSBORN, 73, of Powder Springs died Thursday, October 3, 2002. Ms. Born May 28, 1929, she was a native of Birmingham, Ala. Survivors: sons, Billy Cobb of Powder Springs, Paul Cobb of Parlin, N.J., Johnny Osborn of Terrant, Ala.; daughters, Linda liebsack of Lithia Springs, Shirley Perks of West Blocton, Ala., Tinny Nelson of Terrant, Ala., and Doris todoroff of Birmingham: sisters, Patricia Johnson of Blount Co., Ala.; brother, Jessie Cobb of Blount Co., Ala. 27 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: Monday, October 7, 2 p.m. Pinson United Methodist Church in Pinson, Ala., Rev. Ethridge Smith officiating. Burial: Marvin's Chapel Cemetery. Collins Funeral Home, Villa Rica. Memorial: Velma Caldwell Daniel: October 7, 1923- September 19, 2002 Thomaston Times, Upson Co., Ga. Tuesday, October 29, 2002 Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Smith AYDLOTTE, 95, of South Green Street, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Silvertown Baptist Church with the Rev. Sidney Chapman and the Rev. Gary Ledford officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Mrs. Aydlotte died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at Providence Health Care. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Aydlotte was born in Conyers but had lived in Upson County for many years. She was a restauranteur and a member of Silvertown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Aydlotte. Survivors include her son, Mr. Roswell K. Aydlotte of Yatesville; brothers, Mr. Robert Smith of Thomaston and Mr. Luther Smith of Griffin; and a granddaughter, Miss Rhonda Aydlotte. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home Funeral services for Mr. Brandon Shane CLAY, 26, of Woodland Road, were held Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dean Hemphill and the Rev. Floyd Nelson officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mr. Clay died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Clay was a native of Upson County where he lived his entire life. He worked at the Cedars and Pines Golf Club in Pike County as a maintenance worker. Mr. Clay was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Marvin and Mary Clay. Survivors include his father, Mr. Ricky Clay of Thomaston; his mother, Mrs. Charlotte Clay of Thomaston; brothers, Mr. Dustin Clay and Mr. Nathan Clay, both of Thomaston; maternal grandparents, Grover and Syvil Bright of Thomaston; and Bobby and Jean Ruffin of Thomaston. Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Aline Davis GRAVES, 77, of F Street, were held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Weldon officiating. Burial followed in Upson Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Graves died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrrangements. Mrs. Graves was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Dearborn, Mich. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her brothers, Mr. Grady Davis of Milton Freewater, Ore., and Mr. Hugh D. Davis, Mr. Ira Davis and Mr. Jackie Davis, all of Thomaston. Miss Mary Lou HEFFERMAN, 57, of Old Talbotton Road, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at Riverside Nursing Center. Burial of cremains will take place in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville, S.C. at a later date. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Miss Hefferman was born in Woodsocket, R.I. and was a graduate of Furman University wth a degree in Mathematics. Following graduation she was employed in the engineering department of Western Electric as a Phone Systems Designer. Later Miss Hefferman moved to Atlanta and was employed by St. Phillips Catholic church as a computer operator maintaining church records. She was a member of St. Phillips Catholic Church. Miss Hefferman had lived in Thomaston for the past 20 years. Survivors include her sisters, Mrs. Judy H. Pascoe of Thomaston and Miss Rosemary Hefferman of Greenville, S.C.; and a brother, Mr. John V. Hefferman of Orlando, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter, Suite 630, 12 Perimieter Center East, Atlanta, Ga Funeral services for Mr. Christopher "Chris" William KELLY, 16, of Pitts Road, were held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002 at 4 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Weldon and the Rev. Jeff Overton officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Chris died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 at the Atlanta Medical Center as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Griffin. Pasley- Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Chris was a native of Upson County. He was a nursing/EMT student at Flint River Technical College. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mr. William K. Green, in 1973 and by his cousin, Heather Rebecca Bright in 1996. Survivors include his parents, Mr. Kenber M. and Mrs. Billene Kelly of Thomaston; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Wanell R. Green of Thomaston; paternal grandparents, Mr. Eldridge and Mrs. Dorothy Stafford of Cherokee, N.C. and Mr. W.C. Kelley Sr. and Mrs. Jean Kelly of Thomaston; a cousin who was like a sister, Lauren Bright of Thomaston; a special friend, Jessi Thiel of Thomaston; several aunts and uncles; and several cousins. Mr. Jerry D. MULLIS, 62, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at River Willows Nursing Home. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Mullis, formerly of Thomaston, was a native of Dodge County, Ga. He was a graduate of R.E. Lee with the class of 1959. He was a salesman int he automobile industry and was a sail boat enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mullis. A memorial service for Mr. Mullis will be held at a future date. Survivors include his daughters, Deanne Deal of Sylvester and Wendy Wyatt of Las Cruces, N.M.; and two grandchildren, Kaylia Nicole Wyatt of Las Cruces, N.M. and Daniel Paul Deal of Sylvester. Funeral services for Mr. Oscar Wade PHILLIPS, 68, of Avenue G, were held Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Maguire and the Rev. Mitchell Luckie officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mr. Phillips died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Phillips was born in Sumter County, Ga. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY. Mr. Phillips was a retired painter. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Barbara Phillips of Thomaston; his sons, Mr. Greg Phillips, Mr. Jeff Phillips, Mr. Lynn Phillips and Mr. Rick Phillips, all of Thomaston; a daughter, Mrs. Debra McDuffie of Thomaston; a sister, Mrs. Hilda Phillips of Phenix City, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and five great- grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Meredith RITCH, 75, of Crest Highway, were held Friday, Oct. 25, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Father Karl Duggan officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ritch died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002 at the University of Alabama Hospital. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ritch was born in Fulton County, Ga. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE UNITED STATE NAVY DURING WWII. Mr. Ritch was the owner/operator of Thomaston Health Spa for over 28 years. He was a member of the Griffin Moose Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Donna Ritch of Thomaston; sons, Mr. David P. Ritch of Barnesville, Mr. Kenneth M. Ritch Jr. of Concord and Mr. Randall C. Ritch of Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Miss Susan Patricia Ritch of Thomaston; grandchildren, Mr. David Paul Ritch Jr, Miss Jeannette Ritch, Miss Sarah Ritch, Mr. Kenneth Nathan Ritch and Miss Claire Ritch; and sisters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Owen of Woodstock, Mrs. Doris Watson of Barnesville and Mrs. Patricia Perdue of St. Simons Wednesday, October 30, 2002 Mr. Charles BENTLEY, 60, of Yatesville, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Trice Funeral Home. Mr. Bentley was a lifelong resident of Upson County. He was a former employee of Thomaston Mills. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Clara Battle Bentley of Yatesville; his wife, Mrs. Maggie Pennyman Bentley of Yatesville; daughters, Mrs. Angela Bentley Davis of Barnesville and Ms. Lykeskia Bentley and Ms. Nedra Banks, both of Thomaston; a son, Mr. Larry Banks of Thomaston; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ms. Velma Pennyman of Yatesville, Mrs. Alberta (Walter) Webb of Musella; Nettie Ruth Johnson of Hollywood, Fla., Mr. Olin (Janice) Pennyman of Orlando, Fla., Mr. Lewis Pennyman of Miami, Fla, and Mr. Robert (Jimmie Lee) Pennyman, Mr. Wesley (Annie Grace) Pennyman and Mr. Clara Pennyman, all of Thomaston; and two aunts, Mrs. Maude Bentley Bivins and Mrs. Mary Bivins Bentley, both of Detroit, Mich. Funeral services for Mr. Brandon Shane CLAY, 26, of Woodland Road, were held Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Clark's Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dean Hemphill and the Rev. Floyd Nelson officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mr. Clay died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Clay was a native of Upson County where he lived his entire life. He worked at the Cedars and Pines Golf Club in Pike County as a maintenance worker. Mr. Clay was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Marvin and Mary Clay. Survivors include his father, Mr. Ricky Clay of Thomaston; his mother, Mrs. Charlotte Clay of Thomaston; brothers, Mr. Dustin Clay and Mr. Nathan Clay, both of Thomaston; maternal grandparents, Grover and Syvil Bright of Thomaston; and Bobby and Jean Ruffin of Thomaston. Funeral services for Mrs. Iola Ferguson FULLER, 91, of Barnesville, will be held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002 at the Spring Hill Baptist Church in Milner with the pastor, E.J. O'Neal officiating. Mrs. Fuller died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002 at the Monroe County Hosptial in Forsyth. Bentley & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Joyce Barker of Atlanta; a granddaughter, Ms. Eloise Fuller of Connecticut; nieces and nephews, Mr. Grady (Shirley) Crawford, Ms. Helen Banks, Mrs. T Ethel (Frank) Lacey and Mr. John Ferguson, all of Barnesville; and a host of other relatives. Miss Mary Lou HEFFERNAN, 57, of Old Talbotton Road, died Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at Riverside Nursing Center. Burial of cremains will take place in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Greenville, S.C. at a later date. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Miss Heffernan was born in Woodsocket, R.I. and was a graduate of Furman University wth a degree in Mathematics. Following graduation she was employed in the engineering department of Western Electric as a Phone Systems Designer. Later Miss Heffernan moved to Atlanta and was employed by St. Phillips Catholic church as a computer operator maintaining church records. She was a member of St. Phillips Catholic Church. Miss Heffernan had lived in Thomaston for the past 20 years. Survivors include her sisters, Mrs. Judy H. Pascoe of Thomaston and Miss Rosemary Heffernan of Greenville, S.C.; and a brother, Mr. John V. Heffernan of Orlando, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Georgia Chapter, Suite 630, 12 Perimieter Center East, Atlanta, GA. Funeral services for Mr. Christopher "Chris" William KELLY, 16, of Pitts Road, were held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002 at 4 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Weldon and the Rev. Jeff Overton officiating. Burial followed in Southview Cemetery. Chris died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 at the Atlanta Medical Center as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Griffin. Pasley- Fletcher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Chris was a native of Upson County. He was a nursing/EMT student at Flint River Technical College. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mr. William K. Green, in 1973 and by his cousin, Heather Rebecca Bright in 1996. Survivors include his parents, Mr. Kenber M. and Mrs. Billene Kelly of Thomaston; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Wanell R. Green of Thomaston; paternal grandparents, Mr. Eldridge and Mrs. Dorothy Stafford of Cherokee, N.C. and Mr. W.C. Kelley Sr. and Mrs. Jean Kelly of Thomaston; a cousin who was like a sister, Lauren Bright of Thomaston; a special friend, Jessi Thiel of Thomaston; several aunts and uncles; and several cousins. Mr. Jerry D. MULLIS, 62, of Abbeville, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at River Willows Nursing Home. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Mullis, formerly of Thomaston, was a native of Dodge County, Ga. He was a graduate of R.E. Lee with the class of 1959. He was a salesman int he automobile industry and was a sail boat enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mullis. A memorial service for Mr. Mullis will be held at a future date. Survivors include his daughters, Deanne Deal of Sylvester and Wendy Wyatt of Las Cruces, N.M.; and two grandchildren, Kaylia Nicole Wyatt of Las Cruces, N.M. and Daniel Paul Deal of Sylvester. Mr. Roy Nathaniel OGLETREE JR., 61, of Atlanta, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 at the Fayetteville Community Hospital in Fayetteville. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Bentley & Sons Funeral Home. Survivors include his daughter, Ms. Lynn Kemp Ogletree of Macon; one granddaughter; sisters and brothers, Mrs. Annie (Charlie) Sutton, Mrs. Bertha Oneal and Mr. Willie (Portia) Ogletree, all of Barnesville; Mrs. Mattie (Alfred) Hutcherson of East Point; and Mr. Etoy (Deborah) Ogletree of Conyers; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives who loved him. Mrs. Violet Mae Williams OGLETREE, 51, of Atlanta, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 in Atlanta. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Bentley & Sons Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams is the daughter of the late Mr. Troy and Mattie Kate Williams. Survivors include her husband, Mr. Nathaniel Ogletree of Atlanta; four children, Mrs. Catherine Hamilton of Atlanta, Mr. Madison Williams of Griffin, Mr. Deangelo Ogletree of Atlanta and Mrs. Valerie (Richard) Seabrooks of Ellenwood; sisters and brothers, Mrs. Dianne Williams of Thomaston, Mr. Willie (Helen) Williams of North Carolina and Mr. Ozzie (Carolyn) Williams of Riverdale; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn her death Mary Ann Proctor Mrs. Mary Ann Proctor, 59, of Tallahassee, Fla., died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 at the Tallahassee Community Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Trice Funeral Home. Mrs. Proctor was born in Meriwether County and lived her adult life in Upson County. She was a housekeeper. Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Maines of Tallahassee, Fla. and Ms. Peggy Proctor of Scranton, Penn.; sons, Mr. Charlie Powell of Thomaston, Mr. Robert Proctor and Mr. James T. Proctor, both of Tallahassee, Fla.; a brother, Mr. J.C. Slaton of Thomaston; sisters, Mrs. Ruby Pennyman of Thomaston and Ms. Louise Slaton of Tallahassee, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends Mr. Roy RAINES, 93, of South Green Street, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home. Survivors include his son, Mr. Rosser Raines of Highlands, N.C.; his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Raines of Highlands, N.C.; and two grandsons, Mark Raines of Waynesboro and David Raines of Atlanta Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Meredith RITCH, 75, of Crest Highway, were held Friday, Oct. 25, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Coggins Funeral Home with Father Karl Duggan officiating. Burial followed in Crystal Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ritch died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002 at the University of Alabama Hospital. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ritch was born in Fulton County, Ga. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE UNITED STATE NAVY DURING WWII. Mr. Ritch was the owner/operator of Thomaston Health Spa for over 28 years. He was a member of the Griffin Moose Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Donna Ritch of Thomaston; sons, Mr. David P. Ritch of Barnesville, Mr. Kenneth M. Ritch Jr. of Concord and Mr. Randall C. Ritch of Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Miss Susan Patricia Ritch of Thomaston; grandchildren, Mr. David Paul Ritch Jr, Miss Jeannette Ritch, Miss Sarah Ritch, Mr. Kenneth Nathan Ritch and Miss Claire Ritch; and sisters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Owen of Woodstock, Mrs. Doris Watson of Barnesville and Mrs. Patricia Perdue of St. Simons. Memorial services for Mr. Jimmy Lee STEPHENS, 46, of Griffin, will be held Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at 7 p.m. at the Warren Haisten Memorial Chapel in Griffin. Mr. Stephens died, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 at his residence. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home of Griffin is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Stephens was born June 1, 1956 in Galveston, Texas. He was the son of the late James L. Stephens and the late Essie Leigh Pope Stevens. He was an auto mechanic. MR. STEPHENS PROUDLY SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE U.S. MARINES. He was a Mason and a past master of Griffin Lodge 413. He was a member of the Griffin Shrine Club. Mr. Stephens was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. Survivors include his wife: Peggy Smith- Stephens; his god-son, Justin Parker; sisters and brother-in-law, Liz and Jimmy and Cheryl; his mother, Mrs. Norma Gilbert; half brother and sisters, Jim, Linda and Sandra; and many, many friends. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to Hasten McCullough Funeral Home, P.O. Box 55, Griffin, GA 30224 for funeral expenses. Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Mildred WILLIS, 77, of North Green Street, were held Sunday, Oct. 26, 2002 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with the president Norman Brazel presiding. Burial followed in Westwood Gardens Cemetery in Griffin. Mrs. Willis died Friday, Oct. 25, 2002 at Providence Nursing Home. Coggins Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her son, Mr. Charles James of Thomaston; a sister, Mrs. Jeanette Cornwall of Chicago, Ill.; and a grandson, Mr. Dale James.