Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 2 Nov 1998 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/ *********************************************************************** Susie L. Anderson Statesboro Susie L. Anderson, 84, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. A native of Bulloch County, Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of the late J. Dan and Ardelia Denmark Lanier and was married to the late LaDoris Anderson. She was a retired third grade teacher in the Nevels Community of Bulloch County and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Hodges-Turner Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Anderson officiating. Burial will be in DeLoach's Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Gareth Lewayne Anderson, Chatsworth, Jackie Shelton Anderson, Athens, and Darnel Scotty Anderson, Fayetteville; and five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of local arrangements. Norma E. Chitty Lavonia Norma Elise Williams Chitty, 78, of 616 Grogan St. died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. A native of Camden, N.J., Mrs. Chitty was a daughter of the late Norman and Elise Thomkins Williams. She was a homemaker and member of Lavonia United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lavonia United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sheila B. Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Lavonia City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Forrest L. Chitty; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Trottier, Columbia, Md.; a brother, Reese Williams, Titusville, Fla.; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family is at the residence. Hamby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles E. Dickson Sr. Maysville Charles Edward Dickson Sr., 65, of 1648 Grove Level Road died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. A native of Stephens County, Mr. Dickson was a son of the late Jerry W. and Emma Lee White Dickson and was first married to the late Marjorie Dickson. He was retired from the trucking industry. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Davenport officiating. Burial will be in Toccoa City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ollia Dorman Dickson; a stepmother, Francis Dickson, Toccoa; two daughters, Patricia Ann Pearson, Flowery Branch, and Denise Darlene Dickson, Marietta; three sons, Dwight Edward Dickson, Loganville, Larry William Dickson, Flowery Branch, and Charles Edward Dickson Jr., Marietta; two stepdaughters, Darlene Sharp, La Follette, Tenn., and Lela Walker, Loganville; a stepson, John Haaff, Maysville; a sister, Carolyn Hicks, Hartwell; a brother, Tommy Dickson, Toccoa; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Earl Pearson, W.A. Davis, Harold Davis, John Lee Haaff, Dennis Dickson, and Phillip Beard. The family is at the home of Tommy Dickson, 115 Lewis St., Toccoa, and will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Ella H. Edwards Hartwell Ella Highsmith Edwards, 86, of 281 Richardson St. died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of the late John William and Ella Rucker Highsmith and was married to the late William Edwards. She was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church, Elbert County. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rock Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Henry Strong officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 12 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include three sisters, Christine Heard and Ruby Highsmith, both of Hartwell, and Estell David, Cincinnati, Ohio; and a brother, Hubbard Highsmith, Cleveland, Ohio. The family is at the home of Christine Heard, 200 North Carter St. Hartwell. Mack's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John Henry Gartrell Athens John Henry Gartrell, 64, of 220 Strickland St. died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998. A native of Wilkes County, Mr. Gartrell was a son of the late Cora and Willie Joe Gartrell Sr. Services will be 2 p.m. today at East Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Melissa McKennie officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Michael Barnett; five sisters, Helen McKennie, Atlanta, and Alice Johnson, Joyce Maddox, Rosa Jackson, and Janice Hull, all of Athens; six brothers, Willie Joe Gartrell Jr., Washington, and Tom Gartrell, Roosevelt Gartrell, Larry Jackson, Geronimo Jackson, and Dwight Jackson, all of Athens; and two grandchildren. Hurley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Emlyn Lavender Hartwell Emlyn Hale Lavender, 78, of 638 Athens St. died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Lavender was a daughter of the late Reese Hale Sr. and Ruby Chrysler Hale. She was retired from Lavender Shoe Shop where she was a saleslady and bookkeeper, and was a member of Hartwell First United Methodist Church and the UMW. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Hartwell First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jan Devereaux officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at Prospect United Methodist Church, Athens. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Survivors include her husband, DeWitt Lavender; a daughter, Eva L. Kenison, Virginia Beach, Va.; a son, Earl Lavender, Statesboro; a sister, Musett Brown, Marietta; and five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hartwell First United Methodist Church, 200 East Howell St., Hartwell, Ga. 30643. The family is at the residence. Strickland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lola S. Pierce Athens Lola Schmitz Pierce, 87, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. A native of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Pierce was a daughter of the late Arthur Richard and Mae Agnes Williams Schmitz and was married to the late Myron Steele Pierce. Private services will be held at a later date. Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie Hammock, Athens; three sons, Myron Pierce Jr., Bonifay, Fla., Dale Pierce, Sarasota, Fla., and Roger Pierce, Rutland, Vt.; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Clarke County Division Memorial/Honorary Fund, P.O. Box 5621, Athens, Ga. 30604. Bridges Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elises Shiflet Hartwell Elises Shiflet died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1998. A native of Hart County, Miss Shiflet was a daughter of the late Charlie and Catherine Brown Shiflet. She was a member of Cedar Spring Baptist Church. Services will be 2 p.m. today at Cedar Spring Baptist Church with the Revs. W.R. Allen, S.T. Grimes, and R. Humphry officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Jimmy Gaines, Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Pearlie Shiflet, Lexington, Ky.; an aunt, Vera Jones, Hartwell; and three grandchildren. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of arrangements. Ernest H. Sweat Bethlehem Ernest H. Sweat, 73, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. Mr. Sweat was a son of the late Lucius and Susie Brown Sweat. He was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. John Kinser officiating. Survivors include five daughters, Connie Duran, Atlanta, Jane Rape, McDonough, Susan Rhodes, Jonesboro, and Deborah Lynn Sweat and Marie McGuire, both of Peachtree City; two sons, Denny Sweat, Milledgeville, and Donald Sweat, Riverdale; two sisters, Sybil Howell and Maggie Phillips, both of Bethlehem; and 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm. today at Smith Funeral Home. Jimmy L. Welborn Athens Jimmy Lewis Welborn, 50, of 310 Norwood Circle died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. A native of Madison County, Mr. Welborn was a son of Samuel and Emma Welborn. He was employed by Seaboard Farms, Athens. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Old Spring Hill Baptist Church, Philomath, with the Rev. Michael Gresham officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Sandra Davenport; two sisters, Emma Welborn and Claudette Smith, both of Athens; and three brothers, Charles Welborn, Bernes Welborn, and Bennett Welborn, all of Athens. The family is at the residence of Emma Welborn, 270 Pittard Road, Athens. Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruby W. Woods Alto Ruby White Woods, 65, of Line Church Road died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. A native of Banks County, Mrs. Woods was a daughter of the late Paul and Lucy Moss White and was married to the late Harold Woods. She was retired from the Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Line Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth McEntire officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Alicia Morris, Alto; two sisters, Marie Woods, Clarkesville, and Sara White, Banks County; and two brothers, Roy White and Fred White, both of Cornelia. The family is at the residence and will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at McGahee-Griffin Funeral Home, Cornelia. David A. Booth Winterville David Alford Booth, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, will announce arrangements. Donzie Crawford Athens Donzie Crawford of 200 Conrad Drive died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Lord & Stephens Madison Chapel, Danielsville, will announce arrangements. ______ ______________________________ Athens Daily News/Banner Herald Šopyright 1998 Athens Newspapers Inc.