Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 7 Mar 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/ *********************************************************************** Obituaries header ANET Options Roy 'Buck' Brady Mount Airy Roy "Buck" Brady, 62, died Thursday, March 5, 1998. A native of Banks County, Mr. Brady was a son of Ella Brady Fricks of Mount Airy and the late Ben Brady. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Whitfield Funeral Home, Baldwin, with the Revs. Billy Burrell and John Humphries officiating. Burial will be in Leatherwood Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Trent Smith officiating. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include three daughters, Kay Nathey, Cary, N.C., Kathy Kurzi, Lake City, Fla., and Debbie Brady, Jacksonville, Fla.; six sisters, Irene Parker and Christine Blair, both of Mount Airy, Lurlene Hart and Betty Duckett, both of Alto, Geraldine Cragg, Starke, Fla., and Mamie Arrendale, Clarkesville; a brother, James Brady, Mount Airy; four stepsisters, Mary Lou Morris and Joyce Dodd, both of Mount Airy, and Jacqueline Ausburn and Lucy Tench, both of Cornelia; a stepbrother, Tommy Fricks, Mount Airy; and three grandchildren. The family is at the residence and will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Morline Brown Athens Morline S. Brown, 80, of 203 Linda Ave., died Wednesday, March 4, 1998. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Brown was a daughter of the late Dozier and Nezzie Stevens. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Fairplay Baptist Church with the Rev. Gazzara Mitchell Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Survivors include a daughter, Obie Huggs, Athens; a son, Alford Brown Jr., Athens; a niece raised in the home, Hazel Sims, Athens; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews. Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Louise A. Carroll Toccoa Louise Addison Carroll, 82, of 718 Valley Drive, died Friday, March 6, 1998. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Carroll was a daughter of the late Lonnie and Maude Starrett Addison and the widow of Grady Carroll. She was retired from the Stephens County school system and a member of Grace Baptist Church, Saints Alive Senior Group and the Birthday Club of Toccoa. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Revs. Dr. Henry Fields and Joel Bradberry officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Memorial Gardens. Survivors include a son, Mike Carroll, Toccoa; two sisters, Frances Brady, Lavonia, and Doris Todd, Snellville; and a granddaughter. Pallbearers will be Ken Cripps, Mark Stewart, Jack Carroll, Joe Addison, Clark Addison and Gary Carroll. The family is at the residence. Christine Collins Commerce Christine Collins, 17, of 209 Orchard Drive, died Tuesday, March 3, 1998. Ms. Collins was a daughter of Ramond and Annie-Marie Collins. She was a senior at Commerce High School where she anticipated graduation in May 1998. She was active in Special Olympics and participated on the yearbook committee. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at New Life Baptist Church, Gainesville, with the Rev. L.C. Teaseley officiating. Burial will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church, Oakwood. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include a sister, Tasha Collins, of the home; two brothers, Anthony Collins and Ray-Ray Collins, both of the home; a grandmother, Louvenia Young, Gainesville; a great-grandfather, L.V. Young, Flowery Branch; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence E. Conner Winder Lawrence E. Conner, 65, of 183 Bellview St., died Thursday, March 5, 1998. A native of St. Joseph, Mo., Mr. Conner was a son of the late Thomas G. and Clara Jones Conner and widower of Gloria Robinson Conner. He was retired from Lockheed-Martin in Marietta. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at Wise-Connolly Funeral Home with the Rev. John Talley officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Survivors include two sisters, Lana C. Wiley, Atlanta, and Pat C. Arrington, Melbourne, Fla.; a brother, Richard T. Conner, McDonough; and nieces and nephews. 'Bill' Day Hartwell William "Bill" Day, 70, of 211 Hartwell Marina Road, died Friday, March 6, 1998. A native of Rutherford County, N.C., Mr. Day was a son of the late Clarence and Lizzie Robinson Day. He was a retired lineman for Duke Power Co. and of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Judy Mae Hopper Day; a daughter, Pam Day Dutton, Hartwell; a son, William Albert Day, Hartwell; a sister, Lue Hopper, Forest City, N.C.; and five grandchildren. The family is at the residence and will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Sandara Lee Hubbard Nicholson Sandara Lee Hubbard, 45, of 348 Mulberry St., died Tuesday, March 3, 1998. A native Jackson County, Mrs. Hubbard was a daughter of Imogene Brown James of Vidalia and the late John W. Smith. She was a member of Nicholson Congregational Holiness Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, with the Rev. Curtis Green officiating. Burial will be in Howington Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her stepfather, Billy James, Vidalia; her partner, James Hubbard; a daughter, Cheryl Walker, Nicholson; three sons, Jimmy Louis Johnston and Jamie Lee Hubbard, both of Nicholson, and Donnie William Johnston, Commerce; two sisters, Kay Little, Arcade, and Elaine Culver, Iva, S.C.; two brothers, Mitchell Smith and Johnny Smith, both of Center; and four grandchildren. Willie L. Jackson Union Point Willie L. Jackson, 61, of 1151 Alexander Ave., died Thursday, March 5, 1998. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at New Springhill Baptist Church, Philomath, with the Rev. Lamar Davenport officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Survivors include several relatives. Davenport-McLendon Mortuary, Washington, is in charge of arrangements. Bob Lewis Royston Robert C. (Bob) Lewis, 71, of 2695 Wildcat Bridge Road, died Thursday, March 5, 1998. A native of Fulton County, Mr. Lewis was a son of the late Steven John and Frances Crossland Lewis. A Navy veteran, he was a retired engineer with Lockheed Co. and a school bus driver with the Madison County school system. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at Mill Shoal Baptist Church with the Revs. Doug Burns and Dewitt Waters officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 2:30 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hall Lewis; a daughter, Libby Jean Grasman, Royston; a brother, Malcolm Lewis, Indian Harbor Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Chris Hall, Tony Craft, Gary Ayers, Kevin Hall, Rod Berryman and Doug Hall. The family is at the home of Carolyn and Buster Berryman, 451 Aaron Brown Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mill Shoal Baptist Church, Super W.O.W., 863 Dove-Drake Road, Royston, Ga. 30662. Pruitte Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Thomas McCroskey Toccoa Thomas McCroskey, 86, of 32 Walnut St., died Friday, March 6, 1998. A native of Stephens County, Mr. McCroskey was a son of the late Spence and Ella Galbert McCroskey and widower of Lovenia Crowe McCroskey. He was preceded in death by a son, Edward McCroskey. He was retired after many years at Cash & Thomas and was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Elrod officiating. Burial will be in Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Smith and Carolyn Taylor, both of Toccoa; four sons, Charles McCroskey, Mike McCroskey, Kenneth McCroskey and Harold McCroskey, all of Toccoa; two sisters, Lou Ella Blalock and Eva Ramey, both of Toccoa; 18 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 stepgreat-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Randell McCroskey, Stacy McCroskey, Junior Smith, Harlon Martin, Glenn Barrett and Roger Campbell. The family is at the residence and will receive friends 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Faith Nigro Winterville Faith Nigro, 91, of Athens Road, died Thursday, March 5, 1998. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Nigro was a daughter of the late Noah C. and Mina Adams Davis and widow of James W. Nigro. She was a retired school teacher, served in the Women's Army Corps and attended Winterville First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, with Dr. Rick Standard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a brother, Bruce Davis, Morrow; three sisters-in-law, Guynelle Davis and Mildred C. Davis, both of Winterville, and Charlotte L. Davis, Athens; three nieces, Gayle D. Morris, Barbara D. Williamson and Kathy D. Toreno; and two nephews, Jerry L. Davis and the Rev. Lamar Davis. Pallbearers will be Ron Harris, Jerry Davis, Manse Waldrop, Thom Morris, Brian Davis and Joe Rossidivito. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Winterville First Baptist Church Building Fund. George Risner Athens George Risner, 80, formerly of Elberton, died Friday, March 6, 1998. A native of Hart County, Mr. Risner was a son of the late John W. and Eunice Robertson Risner. He was retired from Southeastern Power Administration in Elberton and was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Elberton. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Elmhurst Cemetery, Elberton, with the Revs. Larry Davison and Lawrence Johnson officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Raines, Bogart, and Joyce Childs, Elberton; four sisters, Leila Isom, Annie O'Barr and Evia Harper, all of Hartwell, and Estelle Knight, Blountstown, Fla.; a brother, Thomas N. Risner, Cheverly, Md.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today at Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton. Jessie M. Saylors Martin Jessie Martin Saylors, 73, of Highway 328, died Friday, March 6, 1998. A native of Hart County, Mr. Saylors was a son of the late Cooke and Ethel Waters Saylors. He was a retired carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, with the Rev. Fred Young officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Mary Watson Saylors; two daughters, Susan Hunt, Anderson, S.C., and Linda Hallstead, Atlanta; a son, Bobby Saylors, Houston; a brother, Grady Saylors, Anderson, S.C.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Randall Watson, Steve Shears, Harvey Brown, Ferman Whitworth, Wayne Saylors and Mike Watson. The family is at the residence and will receive friends 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Henry T. Spratlin Sr. Athens Henry T. Spratlin Sr., 84, of 155 Sunset Drive, died Friday, March 6, 1998. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Spratlin was a son of the late James and Mattie Eidson Spratlin and widower of Gaynell Damron Spratlin. He was a retired mechanic with Ivy Truck Sales and a member of West End Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today in Oconee Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Lee Hunter and Dr. Larry Elliott officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia S. Hughes and Gail S. Paul, both of Athens; three sons, H. Tommy Spratlin Jr., Tyler, Texas, Gary Spratlin, Athens, and Paul Spratlin, Dawson; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church, 890 Boulevard, Athens, Ga. 30606. Ethel Watson Elberton Ethel Smith Watson of 1027 Porter Drive, died Friday, Feb. 27, 1998. Mrs. Watson was a daughter of the late Cow and Salona Hamm Smith and widow of George Watson. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at Union Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Horace Ellison officiating. Burial will be in Lincoln Heights Cemetery. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Thelma Smith, Elberton. The family will receive friends at the home of Thelma Smith, 1027 Porter Drive. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth M. Hale Athens Ruth M. Hale, of 215 Sherwood Drive, died Friday, March 6, 1998. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, will announce arrangements. Laura Lumpkin Athens Laura Lumpkin, of 119 Sunnyhill Drive, died Friday, March 6, 1998. Hurley Funeral Home will announce arrangements. Ulysses Sanders Carlton Ulysses Sanders, 77, of 300 Elberton Road, died Thursday, March 5, 1998. Jones Lexington Funeral Chapel, Lexington, will announce arrangements. ______ ______________________________ Athens Daily News/Banner Herald Šopyright 1998 Athens Newspapers Inc.