Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 27 Dec 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/ *********************************************************************** OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Nora M. Hayes Winder Nora M. Hayes, 82, of 405 Carl-Cedar Hill Road, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. A native of Gwinnett County, Mrs. Hayes was a daughter of the late Claude Chatham, and was the widow of Mack Hayes. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wise-Connolly Funeral Home with the Rev. Willard Baxter officiating. Burial will be in Peachtree Memorial Park, Norcross. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Manning, Winter Park, Fla., and Brenda Turner, Talledega, Ala.; three sons, Bobby Hayes, Buchannan, Hollis Hayes, Doraville, and Mike Hayes, Winder; a sister, Cora Majors, Cumming; a brother, J.J. Chatham, Canon; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Hayes, Barry Hayes, Chris Hayes, Tim Hayes, Robbie Benefield and Todd Orr. The family is at the residence of Mike Hayes and will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today . Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Reccie Milsap Statham Reccie Milsap, 74, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999. A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Milsap was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ward Leveritte. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gum Springs Baptist Church, Jefferson, with the Rev. M.C. Teasley officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Rose and Tonya Milsap, both of Statham, Eve Milsap, Bogart, and Tasha Milsap, Gainesville; three sons, James Milsap, Martin, Tommy Crowder and Freddie Crowder, both of Conyers; a brother, Johnny Leveritte, Conyers; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Eberhart & Son Mortuary, Winder. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Deacon Herbert Lay Sr. Jefferson Deacon Herbert Lay Sr., 91, of 128 Lavista Road, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999. A native of Jackson County, Mr. Lay was a son of the late John and Beulah Jones Lay. He was a member of Summer Hill Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Jefferson River Road with the Revs. Mark A. Weaver, Charlie Maddox and David Stanley officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 12 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Leila Lay; a daughter, Patricia Sikes, Leominster, Md.; three sons, Herbert Lay Jr., Decatur, James E. Lay, Jefferson, and Wayne Lay, Athens; a sister, Lula David, Chattanooga, Tenn.; and five grandchildren. Hurley Funeral Home, Inc. has charge of the arrangements. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Ralph V. Bridges Commerce Ralph V. Bridges, 84, of Route #3, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. A native of Lexington, Mr. Bridges was a son of the late Wattie Davis and Annie Lee Noell Bridges, and was the widower of Lucy R. Bridges. He was self-employed as a barber and was a member and Deacon of the New Holland Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. James D. Cool officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Elaine Lee, Charlotte, N.C.; four sons, Ben Bridges, Cleveland, Kenneth Bridges, Commerce, Robert Bridges, Statham, and Thomas Bridges, Carnesville; two sisters, Daisy Adams and Martha Perry, both of Commerce; a brother, Lindsey Bridges, Danielsville; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Myrtle Johnson Columbus Myrtle Ioma Davis Johnson, 100, of 5424 Woodruff Farm Road, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999. A native of Dahlonega, Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of the late Bill and Callie Davis, was the widow of Lieutenant Colonel Albert Sidney Johnson, and was preceded in death by two infant daughters. She was a graduate of North Georgia College, a school teacher, and a world traveler. She was a member of the Noon-Time Club and Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Dahlonega, with the Rev. Robert D. Green officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Bonnita Richmond, Coconut Creek, Fla.; a son, James Johnson, Columbus; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday at McKinney Funeral Home, Dahlonega. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Rosalie Thornton Commerce Rosalie Allan Thornton, 77, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999. A native of Greenwood, S.C., and formerly of Elberton, Mrs. Thornton was a daughter of the late Robert Nicholson and Ethel Somaini Allan, and was the widow of James A. Thornton Jr. She was a homemaker and was retired from Elbert Insurance Association. She was a member of Elberton First Baptist Church. Services were held Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999 at Elmhurst Cemetery with Bob Lee III and Debbie Christian officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Jane Skelton, Winder, and Leslie King, Decatur; a sister, Margaret Thomas, Houston; and five grandchildren. Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Oscar Eaton Hartwell William Oscar Eaton, 87, of 377 Hummingbird Road, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. A native of Hart County, Mr. Eaton was a son of the late Lonnie ''Lon'' and Lois Wilson Eaton, was the widower of Myrl Dee Baker Eaton, and was preceded in death by a son, Emerson Eaton. He was a retired self-employed car dealer and a member of the Reed Creed Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Reed Creed Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl McGaha officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Julian Eaton, Hartwell; and two grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Eaton, 795 McCurry Road, Hartwell, and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Strickland Funeral Home. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:47 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Andrew L. Williams Good Hope Andrew L. Williams, 95, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. A native of Walton County, Mr. Williams was a son of the late Major and Sara Fuller Williams. He was a retired farmer, electrician and mechanic. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church with the Revs. Waymon Whitehead and Bill Hayes officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Louree Jones Williams; two daughters, Shirley Bridges, Athens, and Frances Beville, Good Hope; a sister, Annie Mae Witcher, Monroe; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Arthur Bowick Funeral Directors have charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Jesse L. McGee Maysville Jesse L. McGee, 69, of 422 Panhandle Circle, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. A native of Ocilla, Mr. McGee was a son of the late Jesse B. and Rose Burroughs McGee. He was a machinist. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, with the Rev. Richard James officiating. Burial will be in the Sunrise Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mavis H. McGee; three daughters, Sandra Oromero, Raleigh, N.C., and Rosalind Bibby and Janice Webb, both of Maysville; two sons, Jesse Butch McGee, Maysville, and Johnny L. McGee, Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Judy McCook, Douglas, and Pearl Purvis, Ocilla; three brothers, Herman McGee, Kittery, Maine, Leroy McGee, Orlando, Fla., and Odis McGee, Portsmith, N.H.; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Dr. James A. Green Athens Dr. James A. Green Jr., 89, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. He was born in Clayton, Ga. October 28, 1910, the son of Dr. and Mrs. James A. Green. He graduated from Rabun County Schools in 1928, from North Georgia College in 1932 and Emory University Medical School in 1937. Dr. Green interned and had his surgical training at Grady Hospital in Atlanta where he was chief surgical resident in 1940-1941. From 1941-1945 he served in the medical corps of the army air forces being discharged with the rank of major. Dr. Green began his practice in Athens in 1945. He served on the staff of both St. Mary's and Athens General Hospital, also serving both hospitals as chief-of-staff. He was medical consultant for many years at Athens Vocational Rehabilitation Office. He was a member of the American Medical Association, Medical Association of Georgia and the Crawford W. Long Medical Society. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery. He was honored by the Heart Association in 1996 and received the fifty year pin of service from the Medical Association of Georgia. Dr. Green was also a member of First United Methodist Church of Athens, a charter member of both Athens Country Club and Athens Touchdown Club and a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Dr. Green is survived by his wife of 64 years Helen, sons James A. Green III and Bob Green of Athens and daughter, Ann Moseley of Dawson, Ga., brothers John Green of Athens and Albert Green of Clayton, sister, Marjorie Smith of Clayton, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at Oconee Hill Cemetery with Reverend Wesley Stevens and Reverend Grady Wiggley officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Athens, P.O. Box 1109 Athens 30603-1109, the YMCA of Athens, 915 Hawthorne Ave., Athens 30606, or to the charity of your choice. Bridges Funeral Home Athens, Ga. has charge of arrangements. @obit tagline:Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Lucille Bryant Carnesville Lucille South Bryant, 81, of 11007 Stone Mountain Drive, Huntsville, Ala. died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Bryant was a daughter of the late Robert H. ''Bob'' and Ophelia Purcell South. She had lived in Lavonia, Toccoa, Atlanta and Huntsville. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ginn Funeral Home with the Rev. Truitt Brawner officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James Ralph ''Boot'' Bryant; two daughters, Shirley Hamby, Huntsville, Ala., Libby Brittain, Sharpsburg; five sisters, Mary Francis Richardson, Alpharetta, Carolyn Sheriff, Toccoa, Doris Wells, Conyers, Eloise London, Atlanta, and Barbara Thornhill, Birmingham, Ala.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Merle Power Collins Toccoa Merle Power Collins, 95, of Morgan Street, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Collins was a daughter of the late Dr. Doyle and Vesta Scott Power, was the widow of Granville Garvin Collins, and was preceded in death by two sons, James Marvin Collins and Ben Arnold Collins. She was a homemaker, a former Sunday school teacher, and former member of the Home Demonstration Club. She was the oldest member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at New Hope Baptist Church with the Revs. Neil King, David Sosebee and Dennis Rafala officiating. Burial will be in Carnes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Vera Robinson, Toccoa; three sons, Paul E. Collins, Alfred W. Collins and Thomas A. Collins, all of Toccoa; two sisters, Louise Kelley, Greenville, S.C., and Faye James, Clayton; two brothers, Charley Power and Rev. Eugene Power, both of Toccoa; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers Michael Collins, Brian Collins, Roger Collins, Jimmy Robinson, Danny Collins and Bradley Collins will meet at 1:15 today at Whitlock Mortuary. The family is at the residence of R.C. and Vera Robinson on Morgan Street. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Margaret Graham Royston Margaret Pendleton Graham, 75, of 1173 Campbell Ridge Road, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. A native of York County, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Charles Newton and Ethel Victoria Dover Pendleton. She worked in the family grocery store and Burlington Industries in Cramerton, N.C. She was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Pruitte Funeral Home. The Rev. Hubert Carter will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, John C. Graham; a son, Willard Raymond ''Ray'' Graham, Gastonia, N.C.; a sister, Helen Gordon, Denver, N.C.; and a brother, Clauston Pendleton, Gastonia, N.C. Pallbearers will be Mike Bryant, Wesley Bryant, Tony Bratcher, Travis Owensby, Tim Owensby and Ronald Graham. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Ike Childers Royston Isaac Robert ''Ike'' Childers, 67, of 668 Kay Nursery Road, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. A native of Calhoun County, S.C., Mr. Childers was a son of the late Weldon Woodrow and Mamie Louise Foreman Childers. He was a retired farmer and member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Chris Prichett and Reggie Vaughn officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Colbert City Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, JoNeil Gray Childers; two daughters, Becky Ann Childers and Pamela Alderman, both of Royston; two sons, Randy Childers, Hartwell, and Zackory Scott Childers, Royston; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Fred Reed, Aubrey Lunsford, Jerry Clemons, Bobby Duncan, Linton Bates and Alan King. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Pruitte Funeral Home. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 John L. Sims Detroit, Michigan John L. Sims, of Detroit, Michigan, formerly of Maxeys, GA., died on Dec. 22, 1999. He was the son of the late Jake and Bessie Sims. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Atlanta. The Rev. James H. Sims Jr. will officiate. Interment will be held in Rest Haven Cemetery, Decatur. Survivors include: a devoted friend, Nancy Sims, Detroit; two daughters, Beverly Sims, Atlanta, and Sherry Sims, Detroit; four sisters, Mamie Stroud, Geraldine (Walter) Combs, and Lizzie Ruth (Emerson) Walker, all of Augusta, Bessie (James) Winfrey, Atlanta; two brothers, Curtis (Hattie) Sims, Detroit, and Isaac Sims, Atlanta; two aunts, Odell Bailey, Winterville, and Mozell Thomas, Athens; an uncle, Thomas Bailey, Winterville, and a host of nieces and nephews. Kelly & Leak Funeral Home, Atlanta, is in charge of arrangements. Courtesy of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens. @obit tagline:Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 1999 Hal D. Bramlett Hull Hal D. Bramlett, 78, of 281 Brownwood Drive, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. A native of Franklin County, Mr. Bramlett was a son of the late Josiah and Clara H. Bramlett, and was the widower of Kathryn S. Bramlett. A 20-year resident of Hull, he was a World War II veteran, was retired from the US Postal Service, and was a member of Gordon's Chapel Methodist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bernstein Funeral Home, Athens, with the Rev. Robert Passmore officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a son, Harry S. Bramlett, Duluth; a sister, Sara Whittemore, Athens; two brothers, Marvin Bramlett, Carnesville, and D.W. Bramlett, Winterville; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dennis Nodine, Mike Turner, Walt Jordan, James Bramlett, Larry Stewart and Gary Hall. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Gordon's Chapel Methodist Church. Athens Daily News, Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc.