Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 4 Sep 1996 Thanks for permission from the Athens Daily News /Banner-Herald http://www.onlineathens.com/ ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** Obituaries Blanche Free Athens Blanche Free "Granny Seabolt," 90, of 2150 S. Milledge Ave., died Monday, Sept. 2, 1996. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Free was a daughter of the late John H. and Nancy E. Smith. She was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church and the adult Sunday school class. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home chapel, East. The Rev. Buford Lockman will officiate. Burial will be in Beaver Dam Cemetery, Banks County. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Linda Seabolt, Athens; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and David Lowe, Arnoldsville; a daughter, Gladys Lassiter, Watkinsville; a brother, Alton Smith, Jefferson; five grandchildren, Debra Lassiter, Watkinsville, Teresa Sheffer and her husband, Lloyd, of Lawrenceville, George E. Seabolt, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jason Lowe, and Chris Lowe and his wife, Christa, all of Arnoldsville; and two great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Abigail Sheffer, Lawrenceville. Pallbearers will be Charles McGalliard, Walter Brooks, Bud Carson, Curtis Hammond, Johnny Simmons and Frank Grimm. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the adult Sunday school class of Whitehall Baptist Church. Hazel Richtmyer Melbourne, Fla. Hazel W.K. Richtmyer, 102, died Friday, Aug. 30, 1996. Mrs. Richtmyer was preceded in death by her husband, Earl G. Richtmeyer. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine Zonta and the Elijah Clarke Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of the Athens First United Methodist Church. She was an artist and belonged to the Athens Art Society. She studied art under Clara Nelson at Alfred University. Memorial services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Athens First United Methodist with Dr. Garnett Wilder officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Renee Robinson, Melbourne, and Elaine Brown, Athens; a son, William Richtmyer, Pembroke Pines, Fla.; a sister, Miriam Pries, Canton, N.Y.; a brother, Harold M. Kreason, Hornell, N.Y.; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Athens First United Methodist Church or to Lanier Gardens. Cocoa Funeral Home, Cocoa, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. Mary R. Alexander Bogart Mary Roquemore Alexander, 93, formerly of Athens, died Monday, Sept. 2, 1996. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Alexander was a daughter of the late John Wilkes and Lula Bell Lavender Roquemore. She was married to the late R. Reed Alexander. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph P. Alexander who was killed in action during World War II. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens, with the Rev. J. Hunter Coleman officiating. Survivors include three sons, Robert D. Alexander, Gainesville, Fla., Charles C. Alexander, Baldwin, and George D. Alexander, London, Ohio; a sister, Nancy Roquemore Wood, Yorktown, Va.; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Presbyterian Church, 380 Alps Road, Athens, Ga. 30606. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today at Bridges Funeral Home, Athens. Dorothy P. Kennedy Stockbridge Dorothy Paul Kennedy, 75, died Monday, Sept. 2, 1996. A native of Comer, Mrs. Kennedy was a dental assistant for Drs. Jaynes and Goldstein. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Horis A. Ward's Funeral Home, Fairview Chapel, with the Rev. Robin Booth officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Frank T. Kennedy; a son, Gary Paul, Athens; two daughters, Connie Street, Lawrenceville, and Sandra Godwin, Haralson; two stepdaughters; a sister, Kathleen Caman, Tignall; seven grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Almond Smith Winder Almond Smith, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1996. A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late Asbery and Cora P. Smith. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Greg Moore officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Survivors include three daughters, Shelia Garret and Judy Crowe, both of Winder, and Linda Kye Smith, Statham; four brothers, Enoch Smith and Otis Smith, both of Winder, Jim Smith, Bethlehem, and John Smith, Cedartown; two sisters, Elizabeth Griffeth, Bethlehem, and Georgia Smith, Winder; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Eula Walker Athens Eula Walker, 80, of 246 Holmes Ave., died Friday, Aug. 30, 1996. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Walker was a daughter of the late Ance and Mattie Jones Walker. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Springfield Baptist Church with the Rev. Ben Rivers officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Survivors include a daughter, Gloria Walker, Philadelphia; a granddaughter, raised in the home, Angela D. Walker; five sons, Nathaniel Eberheart, Jacksonville, Fla., Ralph Walker, Andy Walker, Michael Walker and Donald Walker, all of Athens; two brothers, Ralph Eberheart, Thomasville, N.C., and Andrew Eberheart, Athens; and five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-8 tonight at Mack & Payne Funeral Home. Jessie Lee Manders Winder Jessie Lee Manders, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1996. A native of Gwinnett County, Mr. Manders was a son of the late James C. and Sally Tuggle Manders and widow of Alma Deaton Manders. He was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World. He was a retired residential building contractor. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at Carter-Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. John Talley and Kenneth Deaton officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Survivors include a daughter, Joan Ellington Ledbetter, Winder; two sons, C. Larry Manders, Winder, and Thomas Aaron Manders, Doraville; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a stepgrandchild. Ruth C. Rumsey Eastanollee Ruth Cheek Rumsey, 85, of Rumsey Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1996. A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Rumsey was a daughter of the late Allen and Lela Davis Cheek. She was a member of Toms Creek Baptist Church and the Sunshine Sunday school class. She was retired from Lullaby Furniture Co. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Toms Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Clack Stubbs, V.A. Merck and Kenneth Moon officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Survivors include her husband, Kilburn Rumsey; a sister, Mozell Davis, Toccoa; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Herron, Johnny Williams, Lee Griswawl, Lamar Davis, Allen Davis and John Stowe. The family is at the residence. Whitlock Mortuary, Toccoa, is in charge of arrangements. Kenneth Burgess Augusta Kenneth Burgess, 56, of Heritage House, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996. Mr. Burgess was a native of Barrow County. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Jon Roark officiating. Survivors include a brother, Phil Burgess, Lawrenceville. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. DEATH NOTICES Mae Stephens WATKINSVILLE - Edward Mae Stephens of Colham Ferry Road died Sunday, Sept. 1, 1996. Arrangements will be announced by Winfrey's Mutual Funeral Home, Athens. Ricky A. Franklin BETHLEHEM - Ricky A. Franklin, 54, of 723 Ridgeland Road, died Monday, Sept. 2, 1996. Arrangements will be announced by Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder. ______________________________________________________________