Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 3 Sep 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/ *********************************************************************** Pierce R. Colquitt Snellville Pierce R. Colquitt, 72, of 2834 Shane Drive died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Colquitt was a son of the late Pierce R. and Bessie Lee Bray Colquitt. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a retired sales manager for Sears. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, with the Rev. Matthew Frederick officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Colquitt; three daughters, Martha Ann Spalding, Snellville, Brenda Joyce Cunningham, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Elaine Hogan, Warner Robins; two sisters, Elizabeth Summers, Shady Dale, and Peggy Curry, Greensboro; five grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Dr. Robert Farrell Athens Dr. Robert Lawrence Farrell, 72, of 320 Duncan Springs Road, Athens, died at his home on Monday, Aug. 31, 1998. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, he was the son of Lawrence Anthony and Helen Hamilton Farrell. He was professor emeritus of pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, where he taught for 15 years. Dr. Farrell was a graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon, Ohio, and he held the D.V.M., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees from The Ohio State University, where he served on the faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine for 23 years. In 1988, the College honored Dr. Farrell by presenting him with its Distinguished Alumnus Award. During World War II, Dr. Farrell served with the 399th Regiment of the 100th Infantry Division in France and Germany. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star with Oakleaf Cluster. Until his death, Dr. Farrell served as vice president of continuing education for the Charles L. Davis D.V.M. Foundation. He was an elder of the First Christian Church of Athens and a longtime volunteer for the Athens unit of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Dr. Farrell was a member of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, the International Academy of Pathology, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Legion. Dr. Farrell is survived by his wife, Marilynn; a daughter, Lynn Farrell, Watkinsville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jack R. and Alette Farrell, Davis, Calif., Mark R. and Katharine Farrell, Princeton, N.J., and Keith A. and Judy Farrell, Chicago; a sister, Mary Lou Kell, Warren, Ohio; and seven grandchildren, Carly Farrell, Annie Farrell, Robert Farrell, Emily Farrell, Chloe Farrell, Elena Grassel and Sean Hunter. Visitation will be at Bernstein Funeral Home on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Rev. Ray Austin is scheduled to conduct the funeral service at Athens First Christian Church on Friday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. Pallbearers are to include Dr. Farrell's three sons and Dr. David Tyler, Richard Lane and John Marshall. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Forum Sunday School Class and the Christian Men's Association of First Christian Church. Contributions can be made in Dr. Farrell's memory to Athens First Christian Church, 268 Dougherty St., Athens, Ga. 30601; Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, 120 Florida Ave., Athens, Ga. 30605; or the Charles L. Davis D.V.M. Foundation, 6245 Formoor Lane, Gurnee, Ill. 60031. Elise McFarlin Carnesville Elise Andrews McFarlin, 66, of 635 McFarlin Blvd., New Bethel Community, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. McFarlin was a daughter of the late Paul Jones and Zella Vause Dalrymple Andrews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley McFarlin. She was a homemaker, served for many years as president of the Double Churches Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at New Bethel Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Ivie and Tommy Childress. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, L.D. "Deck" McFarlin; two sons, Moyce McFarlin and Melvin McFarlin, both of Carnesville; two sisters, Sylvia McFarlin, Carnesville, and Dolores Lovell, Batesville; two brothers, Don Andrews, Duluth, and Cohen Andrews, Lawrenceville; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The family is at the home of Melvin and Janice McFarlin, 670 McFarlin Blvd., New Bethel Community. Eugene T. Partain Cornelia Eugene T. Partain, 60, of B.C. Grant Road died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998. A native of Franklin County, Mr. Partain was a son of Mattie Cotton Partain, Carnesville, and the late Fairell Partain. An Army veteran, he was owner and manager of apparel manufacturing companies for a number of years and at the time of his death was owner of Yonah Propane Gas Co., Cleveland. He was a member of Cornelia Lodge 92 F&AM and Level Grove Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Whitfield Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Sangster officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with Masonic services conducted by members of Cornelia Lodge 92 F&AM. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Norma Jean Perry Partain; two daughters, Lisa Partain Nicholson and Kellie Partain, both of Cornelia; four sisters, Peggy Paulk, Moultrie, Ruth Segars, Carnesville, Nell Goss, Cornelia, and Lynn Wilbanks, Baldwin; two brothers, Bill Partain, Tifton, and Bert Partain, Carnesville; and two grandsons. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Level Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, Ga. 30531. Mary Rowe Cornelia Mary Frances Rowe, 75, of 210 May St. died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998. A native of Hall County, Mrs. Rowe was a daughter of the late Charlie and Lillie Mae Neisler Hooper and was the widow of Paul Rowe. She was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Grove Level Baptist Church with the Revs. Jeff Appling and Lloyd Martin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include three sisters, Ruth Evans, Lula, and Dorothy Owens and Clara Hooper, both of Alto; two brothers, Roy Hooper, Gainesville, and Ronald Hooper, Cornelia; and nieces and nephews. The family is at the residence and will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce. Lee A. Sheridan Haines City, Fla. Lee A. Sheridan, 76, of 94 Bream St. died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998. A native of Nicholson, Mr. Sheridan was a son of the late Sally Hooper Morris and Sandy Sheridan. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a disabled veteran and a member of VFW, DAV and American Legion Post 8, Winter Haven, Fla. He received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, Purple Heart, Bronze Battle Star, American Defense Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge and Paratrooper Wings. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Crisp-Coon Funeral Chapel, Winter Haven. Burial will be in Lakeside Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Louise A. Sheridan; a daughter, Sherley Morrison, Winter Haven; a son, James W. Sheridan, Winter Haven; five daughters, Lelia Dye and Martha Lee, both of Elberton, Alice Saggus, Orlando, Fla., Nancy Jordon, Athens, and Roberta Melson, Marble, N.C.; two brothers, Ralph Sheridan, Bogart, and A.C. Sheridan, Nicholson; and a grandchild. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Virgil Smith Anderson, S.C. Virgil Smith, 78, of 102 Biggs St. died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998. A native of Franklin County, Mr. Smith was a son of the late Walter Lee and Monnie Mae Pearson Smith. He was a retired weaver for Michelin Tire Co. He served in the Army during World War II, was a former Prisoner of War and received a Purple Heart. He was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Pruitte Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Zidon Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include five sisters, Marien Brown and Frances Britt, both of Elberton, Deler Hackett and Louien Lee, both of Hartwell, and Lillie Mae Stevens, Hampton; and two brothers, Albert Smith, Elberton, and Lonnie Smith, Hartwell. The family is at the home of Marien and Donald Brown, 1207 Old Hartwell Road, Elberton, and will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Helen Webb Elberton Helen Hewell Webb, 80, of 20 Chestnut St. died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Webb was a daughter of the late Lester and Jessie Fortson Hewell. She was a homemaker and a member of Elberton First Baptist Church, the Civic League and several bridge clubs. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Berry Funeral Home with the Revs. George Milton Hall and C.E. Jackson III officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Johnson Webb; a daughter, Betty W. Stahl, Lilburn; two brothers, Chandler A. Hewell, Marietta, and Robert E. Hewell, Largo, Fla.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family is at the residence. Memorials may be made to Elberton First Baptist Church. Willie Cullars Washington Willie Cullars, 70, of 308-R Whitehall St. died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998. Davenport-McLendon Mortuary will announce arrangements. Dorothy Davis Toccoa Dorothy Payne Davis of Brookhaven Circle died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998. Whitlock Mortuary will announce arrangements. Rebecca Gordon Athens Rebecca Gordon of 175 Lavender Road died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998. The family is at 245 Lavender Road. Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home will announce arrangements. Ida Green Commerce Ida Nash Green of 136 Hill St. died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998. Winfrey's Mutual Funeral Home, Athens, will announce arrangements. Pelham Johnson Athens Pelham Johnson, 84, of 1104 W. Franklin died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998. Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell, will announce arrangements. LaGrand Patterson Jefferson LaGrand Patterson, 59, of Old Pendergrass Road died Monday, Aug. 31, 1998. Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home, Toccoa, will announce arrangements. Fidelia Reed Toccoa Fidelia "Dee Dee" Reed, 42, of 284 Craig St. died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998. Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home will announce arrangements. ______ ______________________________ Athens Daily News/Banner Herald Šopyright 1998 Athens Newspapers Inc.