Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 24 oct 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/ *********************************************************************** LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Blondine Settlemyre Kannapolis, N.C. Blondine Scarboro Settlemyre, 82, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. A native of Royston, Mrs. Settlemyre was a daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Moon Scarboro. She was a homemaker and member of Kannapolis Church of God. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kannapolis Church of God, N.C. Survivors include her husband, Charles Settlemyre; a brother, Walter Scarboro, China Grove, N.C.; four sisters, Lucille Forrester, Carnesville, Frances Forester, Evangeline Callaway, and Mary Jane Beard, all of Royston. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitley Funeral Home, Kannapolis, N.C. Announcement courtesy of Pruitte Funeral Home, Royston. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Louise Chadwick Athens Louise Geeter Chadwick, 83, of 519 Meadow Circle, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mrs. Chadwick was a daughter of the late William Pryor and Queenie E. Smith Geeter and was the widow of Willard Chadwick. She was in a sewing group that made dolls for The Salvation Army and Potter's House, and was retired from Thomas Textile Corp. She was of the Baptist Faith. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, with the Rev. Elmer Butler officiating. Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors include four daughters, Janet F. Barber and Mary L. Chadwick, both of Athens, Katie W. Flanagan, Gary, Tenn., and Linda Whisnant, Spartanburg, S.C.; three sisters, Evelyn Bessie Accetturi, Athens, Linda L. Huff, Indianapolis, Ind., and Betty L. Smith, Comer; a brother, Henry L. Geeter, Arnoldsville; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Scott Pullam, Martin Whisnant, Mark Towns, Gene Flanagan, Barry Whisnant, and Matthew McNutt. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Wilson Hall Atlanta Wilson Hall, 78, of 1629 Newton Avenue, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999. A native of Lincolnton, Mr. Hall was a son of the late Glen and Lucy D. Hall. He was a member of Mt. Gilligans Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Springfield Baptist Church, Washington, with the Rev. Charles E. Lacey officiating. Burial will be in City West Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Florence Hall; a sister, Rosa Lee Henderson, Washington; a brother, George Hall, Washington; and two grandchildren. McClendon Memorial Funeral Home, Washington, is in charge of the arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Malcolm Crittenden Hartwell Malcolm Bruce Crittenden Sr., 87, of 145 S. Forest Avenue, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Crittenden was a son of the late Robert P. and Martha Ann Edwards Crittenden. He was the retired owner of Crittenden Electric Company, a member of the Moose Club, Kiwanis Club and Coffee Club. He was a member of Hartwell First United Methodist Church for 50 years and was a member of the Wallace White Sunday school class. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Hartwell First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jan Devereaux officiating. Burial will be in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Shaw Crittenden; a daughter, Gloria Denton, Marietta; a son, Bruce Crittenden, Hartwell; three brothers, Ben Crittenden, Hartwell, and Horace Crittenden and Fred Crittenden, both of Marietta; two sisters, Edna Broadwell, Anderson, S.C., and Iris Dlugos, Seaborn, Fla.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Charlie Broadwell, David Hill, James Broadwell, Jerry Shaw, John Broadwell and Billy Shaw. The family is at the residence and will receive friends at Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, from 7-9 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roof Fund of Hartwell First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Howell St., Hartwell 30643. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Herman Basinger Hartwell Michael Herman Basinger Jr., 77, of 2493 Elberton Hwy., died Friday, Oct 22, 1999. A native of Anderson County, S.C., Mr. Basinger was a son of the late M.H. Basinger Sr. and Jessie Belle Ashley Basinger. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Karen Basinger and Marsha Basinger. He was a retired co-owner of Hartwell Roller Mill and was a former President and member of the Hartwell Rotary Club, and the Hartwell Golf Club. He was a member of the Hartwell First United Methodist Church, a former Chairman of the Official Board, and a Sunday school teacher. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hartwell First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jan Devereaux officiating. Survivors include his wife, Maryleene Jackson Basinger; three daughters, Linda Basinger Washburn, Acworth, Melanie Black and Melicent Stewart, both of Hartwell; a brother, Don Basinger, Athens; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roof fund of Hartwell First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Howell St., Hartwell 30643. Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, is in charge of the arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Volina Fowler Atlanta Volina Logan Fowler, 95, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Fowler was a daughter of the late Luther and Lucy Logan, and was the widow of Oliver Egbert Fowler. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jo Ann Fowler Guice. She was a homemaker and a member of Sylvan Hills Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Whitfield Funeral Home, Demorest. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Survivors include two sons, Don Fowler, Atlanta, and Spencer Fowler, Richmond, Va.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Walter Gibbs Jr. Elberton Walter Gibbs Jr., of 1010 Miller Dr., died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999. Mr. Gibbs was a son of the late Walter Gibbs Sr. and Wille Mae Cade Gibbs. He was a member of Hunter's Chapel A.M.E. Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Hunter's Chapel A.M.E. Church with Pastors James Bailey and Benjamin Franklin officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Lincoln Heights Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Christine Gibbs; two sons, Anthony Watkins, Greenville, S.C., and Timothy Morrison, Dober Air Force Base, Va.; six sisters, Essie B. Heard, Hickory, N.C., Willie Mae Beasley, Autherene Rucker, Sallie P. Rucker, Carrie Eberhardt, and Hilda Bowman, all of Elberton. The family is at the residence. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home, Elberton, is in charge of the arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 John Sturgis Washington John Henry Sturgis, 79, of 204 New Hope Road, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999. A native of Lincolnton, Mr. Sturgis was a son of the late Adam and Lessie Stokes Sturgis. He was a logger and a member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Services were Saturday at Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Burial was in New Hope Church Cemetery, Washington. Survivors include his wife, Mamie C. Sturgis; three daughters, Lessie Mae Hampton, Athens, Donna Butler and Lillie R. Sturgis, both of Washington; two sons, William John Sturgis, Washington, and Leroy Sturgis, Atlanta; two sisters, Louise Randall and Carrie Sturgis, both of Washington; a brother, Charlie Sturgis, Washington; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Announcement courtesy of McClendon Memorial Funeral Home, Washington. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Onie York Hartwell Onie Cleveland York, 87, of 527 Lightwood Rd., died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. A native of Hart County, Mrs. York was a daughter of the late Henry K. and Emma Jones Cleveland, and was the widow of Marlowe L. York. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, Hartwell, with the Revs. Tim Harris and Ray Black officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth York and L.M. York, both of Hartwell; four brothers, Arnold L. Cleveland, Anderson, S.C., and Billy Cleveland, Harold Cleveland and Joe Cleveland, all of Hartwell; a sister, Evelyn Gaines, Anderson, S.C.; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Vista Care, 2350 Prince Avenue, Suite 5, Athens 30606. Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, is in charge of the arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 B. Max Rickett Perry B. Max Rickett, 77, of 1208 Fairway Dr., died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. A native of Ellenton, Mr. Rickett was a son of the late John B. and Carrie Thomas Rickett, and was the widower of Helen C. Rickett. He was a Civil Service employee, owner/broker of Interstate Real Estate & B. Max Rickett & Associates, a US Navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor as a seaman on the USS Helm. He attended Albany Business College, was a mason and Shriner and a member of the Al Sihah Temple. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perry. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Perry Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ralph Marsh and Elder Gordon Buchanan officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Faye R. Kemp, Athens; a brother, Ralph F. Rickett, Moultrie; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home, Perry. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Houston Co., 2066 Watson Blvd., W.R. Ga. 31093. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Sara 'Cookie' Bell Toccoa Sara Nan ''Cookie'' Hayes Bell, 53, of 171 Scriver Wood, Garden Valley, Idaho, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Bell was a daughter of Elizabeth Turnbull Hayes, Toccoa, and the late Henry Butler Hayes, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Suzanne E. Bell. She was a 20-year resident of Idaho where she was a former supervisor of a banking service center in Boise, and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Services will be at 5 p.m. today at Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, with the Rev. Ryan Seawright officiating. Burial will be in the Jarrett Family Cemetery at a later date. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, David R. Bell; a daughter, Debra L. Bell, Nampa, Idaho; a son, David B. Bell, Emmit, Idaho; three sisters, Alyce Howard, Rock Hill, S.C., Katie Hale, Lawrenceville, and Debbie Savage, Toccoa; three brothers, Hank Hayes, Bucky Hayes, both of Toccoa, and Danny Hayes, Lithonia; and two grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes, 8236 Old Riverdale Road, and will receive friends from 3:30 p.m. until the funeral hour today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stephens County unit of The American Cancer Society. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:07 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Emma Harris Crawford Emma ''Sis'' Stevens Harris, of 811 Smokey Rd., died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mrs. Harris was a daughter of the late Lousiana Stevens Armstrong and Charlie Griffith, and was the widow of Zyet Harris. She was a retired head-start teacher in Oglethorpe County. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Carlton, with the Revs. William Jennings and S.B. Bishop officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Armendy Harris Reid, Crawford; two sons, Rev. Willie Zyet Harris Jr., Crawford, and Zachary Harris, Atlanta; two sisters, Pauline Armstrong Strickland and Lille Armstrong, both of Crawford; a step-daughter, Dr. Shirley Arnold, Chicago, Ill.; a step-son, Walter Harris, Athens; a nephew of the home, Kaz Zyet Armstrong; a grandchild of the home, Daphne Harris; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Winfrey's Mutual Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of the arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:07 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Mary Cofer Greshamville Mary Kathryn Johnson Cofer, 93, of 1171 Copelan Road, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. A native of Taliaferro County, Mrs. Cofer was a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Carrie Lee Waller Johnson, was the widow of Erastus James and James D. Cofer. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn J. Stinchcomb. She was a 75-year resident of Greene County and was a retired finisher with Union Manufacturing. She was a graduate of Union Point High School, a member of Fork Chapel United Methodist Women's Group and a member of Siloam Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Siloam Cemetery, Greene County, with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Bower officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Ellen J. Faust, Greshamville; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, is in charge of the arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:07 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Brenda Freeman Bethlehem Brenda Freeman, 56, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1999. A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Freeman was a daughter of Eugenia Miller, Winder, and the late Brunell Miller, and was the widow of Zenous ''Shorty'' Freeman. She was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Freeman. She was a housewife. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Carter Funeral Home, Winder, with the Revs. Mike Freeman and Frankie Green officiating. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Price, Monroe; three sisters, Wanda Dalton, Bethlehem, and Louisa Fincher and Nancy Bentley, both of Winder; two brothers, Larry Miller and Mike Miller, both of Winder; four grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:07 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Ruth Sutherland Athens Ruth Moina Sutherland, 83, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. A native of Owensboro, Ky., Mrs. Sutherland was a daughter of the late Walter N. and Alta Myrtle Baize Christian, and was the widow of A.C. Sutherland. She was a pianist and member of Walnut Street Baptist Church and was employed with General Electric for 35 years. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. at Owensboro Memorial Gardens, Ky., with the Rev. Odell Brauchamp officiating. Survivors include two sons, Robert N. Sutherland, Athens, and Thomas A. Sutherland, Paducah, Ky. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Announcement courtesy of Bridges Funeral Home, Athens. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:07 a.m. on Sunday, October 24, 1999 Edith C. Tabor Toccoa Edith Coalson Tabor, 86, of 903 East Savannah St., died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. A native of Rome, Mrs. Tabor was the widow of Marvin Tabor Sr. She was a graduate of Shorter College, a member of the Toccoa Woman's Club, the Toccoa Cotillion Club, Toccoa Literary Club, Toccoa Garden Club, and of Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Toccoa. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church, Toccoa, with the Rev. Dr. Henry Fields officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Memorial Gardens. Survivors include a daughter, Peggy Miller, Atlanta; a son, Marvin Tabor Jr., Lake Hartwell; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Larry Allgood, Truman Blasingame, Bob Service, John McStay, Dale Twilley and Freddie Farmer. The family is at the residence. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Toccoa. Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, is in charge of the arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. LEADSTORIES Story last updated at 11:27 a.m. on Monday, October 25, 1999 Walter Milner Hull Walter Charles Milner, 60, of 173 Belhaven Lane, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1999. A native of Clarke County, Mr. Milner was a son of the late Walter Thomas and Margaret Yarborough Milner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Miller Milner. He was retired from church maintenance at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Bernstein Funeral Home with the Rev. Glenn Guest officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison County. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Charles and Robbie L. Milner, Hull; a brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Gail Milner, Douglasville; two grandsons, Justin and Josh Milner, Hull; two nephews, Eric and Kyle Milner, Douglasville. @obit tagline:Athens Daily News/Banner-HeraldSunday, Oct. 24, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc.