Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 15 May 1999 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/ *********************************************************************** Saturday, 15-May-99 10:23:51 Mildred C. Ayers Commerce Mildred C. Ayers, 80, of 149 Hickory St., died Wednesday, May 12, 1999. A native of Commerce, Mrs. Ayers was a daughter of the late William and Cora Duckett Crocker and was the widow of Lester Porter and Sterling Ayers. She was a textile worker for Harmony Grove Mills. Services were at 3 p.m. Friday at Commerce Church of God, with the Revs. John Webber and Lonnie Bennett officiating. Burial was be in Grey Hill, Commerce. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Mary Eden, North Carolina, and Barbara Ann Ayers, Atlanta; a son, L. Randall Porter, Commerce; three stepsons, Glenn Ayers, Gloyd Ayers and James Ayers, all of Commerce; and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ivie Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Gean McE. Bachelder Athens Gean Frank McElreath Bachelder, 74, of 110 Rossiter Court, died Sunday, May 9, 1999. A lifelong resident of Clarke County, Ms. Bachelder was a daughter of the late W.F. and Julia Belle Kittle McElreath. She was a housewife and of the Episcopal faith. She was a graduate of Athens High School and attended the University of Georgia. She was a member of Elks Ladies Aidmore, St. Mary's Auxiliary and Athens Historical Society. Memorial services will be at noon Monday at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia Day Chapel, with the Rev. Asa Dorsey officiating. Burial will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra B. and Bradley Dorsey, Cleveland; a son, Frank Bachelder, Athens; a granddaughter, Leigha Katrece Carter, Cleveland; a great-grandson, Brett Wesley Carter, Cleveland; and three cousins, Laura W. Carter and Chip Williams, both of Athens, and Mary Lee Joiner, Nashua, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, Local East Georgia Chapter, 1297 S. Milledge Ave., Athens GA 30605. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Craig Carter Washington Steven Craig Carter, 14, of 615 Wheatley Road, died Thursday, May 13, 1999. A native and lifelong resident of Wilkes County, Craig was a son of Addison Carter and Lynn Hays Carter of Washington. He was a student at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School and was a member of Future Farmers of America. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. George Hollis officiating. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include a brother, James Casey Carter, Washington; grandparents, Raymond and Frankie Carter, and James W. Hays, all of Washington; three aunts; cousins. Pallbearers will be Paul Wheatley, Tom Callaway, Tim McCarty, Tim Echols, Roy Andrews and John Armour. Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Floretta Richardson Cooper Monroe Floretta Richardson Cooper, formerly of Chicago, Ill., died Wednesday, May 12, 1999. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Cemetery, Gratis Road. Survivors include her husband, Willie P. Cooper; a daughter, Geraldine Horton, Social Circle; two sisters, Idella Law and Sue Richardson, both of Darlene, La.; two brothers, Herman Richardson and L.J. Jones, Darlene, La.; The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Sunday at Jackson Funeral Home, Monroe. Don Davis Athens Donald E. "Don" Davis, 61, of 152 Bayberry Court, died Thursday, May 13, 1999. A native of Thorndale, Texas, Mr. Davis was a son of Alice S. Davis of Carrollton, Texas, and the late Benjamin Angus Davis. He had resided in Athens since 1989 and was retired as contractor sales manager for Home Depot. He was a member of Athens Board of Realtors and was employed with Bob Foster Realty. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East. Additional services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Condra Funeral Home, Taylor, Texas. Burial will be in Thorndale City Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include a daughter, Lesli Mallard, Athens; two sons, Derek Davis and Douglas Davis, both of Athens; a sister, Ann Davis, Carrollton, Texas; a brother, Hardie Davis, Kingwood, Texas; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1060 Gaines School Road, Athens, GA 30605. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the Lord & Stephens Funeral Home and from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Condra Funeral Home. James Albert Fortson Elberton James Albert Fortson of 1175 Huntington Drive died Thursday, May 13, 1999. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Fortson was a son of the late Will and Pauline Smith Fortson. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Hunters Chapel A.M.E. Church, with the Rev. James Allen officiating. The body will be placed in the church at noon. Burial will be in Lincoln Heights Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Fortson, Elberton, and Louise Taylor, Atlanta; three sons, Jamse Fortson Jr., Carey Fortson, Elberton, and Major Fortson, Demorest; a sister, Jessie Bryant; 29 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. McKenzie Kathryn Hall Athens McKenzie Kathryn Hall, infant daughter of David and Renee Yockey Hall of 140 Beth Court, died Thursday, May 13, 1999. McKenzie was a native of Athens. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery, Hartwell, with the Rev. Jack Lamb officiating. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include a sister, Mary Elizabeth Hall, Athens; grandparents, Raymond A. and Kathryn Yockey, Athens, Richard Harold Hall, Atlanta, and Mary Heaton Hall, Tucker; and great-grandmother, Mary Frances Lamb Heaton, Tucker. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Lee Hill Carnesville Lee Hill, 77, of 270 Syrup Mill Road, died Thursday, May 13, 1999. A native of Hart County, Mr. Hill was a son of the late Perry Lee and Bessie Rowland Hill. He was a retired farmer and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Franklin Memorial Gardens-South, with the Rev. Jewell Gaines officiating. Survivors include two brothers, Jewell Hill, Hartwell, and Sunk Hill, Macon; nieces and nephews. The families are at their respective residences and will receive friends from 9-10 a.m. today at Pruitte Funeral Home, Royston. Eva Lee Howing Athens Eva Lee Howing, 94, died Thursday, May 13, 1999. A native of Randolf, Mo., Mrs. Howing was a daughter of the late Freddrick Henson and Dora Rebecca Feland Dill and was the widow of Henry Clifford Howing. She was preceded in death by a son, Freddrick Clifford Howing. She had resided in Athens for the past 2 1/2 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was of the Methodist faith and was a retired bookkeeper. Memorial services will be held later. Survivors include a granddaughter, Jenny Glenn, Nicholson; a great-grandchild and a niece. Bridges Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Cornolia Rucker Commerce Cornolia Rucker, 57, of Georgia Highway 59 died Wednesday, May 12, 1999. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Neal's Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Anthony Little officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Cinderella Rucker; three daughters, Edna Louise Rucker and Teresa Ann Rucker, both of Commerce, and Lisa Ann Rucker, Toccoa; a son, Cornolia Ellis Rucker, Commerce; four sisters, Ruby Williams, Shirley Reed and Betty Rucker, all of Commerce, and Floncie Walker, Hoschton; two brothers, James Rucker and Columbus Rucker, both of Commerce; and seven grandchildren. Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Golden Singleton Toccoa Golden Singleton, 84, died Wednesday, May 12, 1999. A native of Stephens County, Mr. Singleton was a son of the late Fred and Maggie Singleton. He was a longtime resident of Greer, S.C. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Cross Road Baptist Church, with the Revs. G.L. Walton and G.B. Tate officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Roberta Drummond and Annie Ruth Singleton; two sons, Preston Singleton and Steve Singleton; three sisters, Geneva Daniels and Vidalia Singleton, both of Toccoa, and Linnie Banks, Fayetteville, N.C.; grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Vidalia Singleton, Tower Road, Toccoa. Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Cora Wheeles Walker Doraville Cora Wheeles Walker, 98, of 3279 Shady Oak Drive, died Thursday, May 13, 1999. A native and longtime resident of Wilkes County, Mrs. Waler was a daughter of the late George W. Wheeles and Isabelle Saxon and was the widow of Ernest R. Walker. She was a homemaker and was a member of Gwinnett Baptist Tabernacle, Norcross. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Fishing Creek Baptist Church, Washington, with the Revs. Wesley Bliss and Calvin Webb officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include five daughters, Thelma Webb and Betty Bustard, both of Chamblee, Helen Stephens, Tucker, Dorothy Walker, Doraville, and Jackie Billue, Lawrenceville; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of the arrangements. Eugene Williams Lavonia Eugene Williams, 65, of E. Main St., died Wednesday, May 12, 1999. A native of Franklin County, Mr. Williams was a son of the late Sam and Lula Williams. He was a member of Broad River Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Broad River Baptist Church, with the Rev. Warren Thaxton officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include five sons, Chuck Williams, Brad Williams, Robert Williams, Sterlin Williams and Dan Williams, all of Toccoa; two sisters, Alice Rivers, Lavonia, and Ludella Winford; and two grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dan Rivers, 3rd St., Lavonia. Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Obituary notices are published as a public service. However, we reserve the right to edit funeral notices for content and length. Notices that include information not normally published have been paid for by the family or the funeral home. online athensAthens Daily News/Banner Herald Šopyright 1998 Athens Newspapers Inc.