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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 8:02 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Ethel Laura Maxwell Atlanta Ethel Laura Maxwell of Atlanta, GA formerly of Madison County died December 25, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruby Jones. She was a 1962 graduate of Southside High School. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at Kelly & Leak Funeral Home, Decatur, Georgia at 1 P.M. Survivors include, her stepfather, Perry Lee McIntosh; four brothers, Lee Thomas (Cecilia) McIntosh; Tom (Mildred) McIntosh, Amos (Burnell) Jones, Robert McIntosh; 4 sisters, Charlene (Johnny) Franklin, Brenda (Cicil) Armstrong, Linda (Austin) Monroe, Gene (Mark) Hopewell; aunts, Mamie Hughes, Elberton, Sarah (Anderson) Hood, Florida, Ethel Taylor, Carlton, Mattie Carter, Comer, nieces, nephews. Announcement courtesy of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:21 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Pauline Hardy Payne Cornelia Pauline Hardy Payne, 75, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999. A native of Habersham County, Mrs. Payne was a daughter of the late George and Maude Hardy and was the widow of Thomas J. Payne Sr. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Eddie Umbehant and Mickey Umbehant officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Memorial Gardens. Survivors include a daughter, Cynthia Hemrick, Baldwin; two sons, Thomas Payne and Bruce Payne, both of Cornelia; three sisters, Georgia Welborn and Frances Crow, both of Cornelia, and Dorothy Murray, Toccoa; two brothers, James Hardy, Blue Ridge, and George Hardy, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Thomas Payne. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:21 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Annie Forrester Baldwin Annie Bell Maxwell Clark Forester, 104, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999. A native of Banks County, Mrs. Forrester was a daughter of the late Logan and Lizzie Stewart Maxwell and was the widow of Leonard P. Clark and Ira Forrester. She was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Co. after 10 years of service and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She was a chosen as Miss Scenic View of 1999. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Rev. Frank Sailers officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include two sisters, Lizzie Smith, Alto, and Martha Ferguson, Baldwin; a nephew, raised in the home, Clifton Ervin, Greenville, S.C.; nieces and nephews. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:02 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Robert D. McElreath Danielsville Mr. Robert Dennis McElreath, 49, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday December 28, 1999. He fought a brave battle with cancer and held on to his faith in the Lord. He was a loving husband, son, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his precious parents, Robert Hoyle and Geraldine Sexton McElreath. He leaves behind a wife of 29 years, Lynn McElreath. Brother, Jerry McElreath and sister-in-Law, Geraldine B. McElreath of Danielsville, Ga. Brothers: Darrell and Dwayne McElreath of Danielsville, Ga. A sister, Diane McElreath Strickland and brother-in-Law Joe Paul Strickland of Danielsville, Ga. His second parents of 29 years, his father and mother-in-Law, LeRoy and Doris Crowe. A grandmother, Ruby Sexton of Danielsville, Ga. Nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Mr. McElreath was a farmer and was a member of Community Baptist Church and Attended New Hope Congregational Holiness Church. Funeral Services for Mr. McElreath will be at 2 P.M., Thursday, December 30, 1999 at Community Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Kesler, Rev. Jonathan Randall, and Rev. David Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in the church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Mike Dudley, Art Davis, Jeff Jackson, Bobby Harris, Kevin McElreath, Jerry Castleberry, Scotty Morrison, and Paul Gwen. The body is at the Pruitte Funeral Home in Royston, Ga. where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday evening. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The family is at the home of Jerry and Geraldine McElreath, 181 Ingram Rd., Danielsville, Ga. 30633. Pruitte Funeral Home in Royston is in charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:02 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Larry S. Freeman Commerce Larry S. Freeman, 57, of 9380 Highway 98 West, died December 29, 1999. A native of Madison County, he was a son of Gussie Mae Irvin Freeman of Danielsville, and the late Samuel B. Freeman. He was owner of Freeman Refrigeration Service and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and was an active participant in mission trips to Haiti. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 31, 1999, at 11:00 AM at Trinity Baptist Church. Revs. Dan May and James ''Topper'' Brock, Jr., will officiate. Interment will be in Jackson Memorial Park. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Linda Freeman of Commerce; daughter, Christy Freeman of Commerce, daughter and son in law, Melanie and David Coile of Hull; sister and brother in law, Linda Freeman Green and Ray Green of Danielsville; grandson, Garrett Coile; four nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baskin in Sonshine Ministry, c/o Trinity Baptist Church, Highway 29 North, Danielsville, Ga 30633. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:02 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Leon McIntosh Elberton Leon McIntosh of Wildwood Apartments died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999. Mr. McIntosh was a son of the late Juanita McIntosh. He was a member of Tates Grove Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Tates Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. M. Norman Sr. and Evans officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Pineview Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, Floyd McIntosh, Atlanta, and Willie McIntosh, Elberton; and an aunt, Zora McIntosh, Elberton. The family will receive friends at the residence of Zora McIntosh, 201B Alberta Circle, Elberton. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:22 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Tommy Williams Alto Tommy Williams, 67, of Grant Street died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999. A native of Habersham County, Mr. Williams was a son of the late Doyle Pierce and Sally Ruth Tench Williams. He was preceded in death by his son, Winfred Dwayne Williams. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church. Services will be at 7 p.m. today at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, with the Rev. Sanford Kimbrell officiating. Grant Reeves Post 7720 will provide military honors. Survivors include his wife, Eva Mae Garrison Williams; a daughter, Teresa Williams, Greer, S.C.; two sons, Barry Williams, Rock Springs, and Glenn Williams, Sautee; five sisters, Ruth Thomas and Annette Canup, both of Demorest, Ethel Rickman, Eastanollee, JoAnn Moore, Mount Airy, and Carolyn Canup, Alto; two brothers, Junior Williams, Demorest, and Alvin Williams, Carnesville; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family requests that flowers be omitted. The family will receive friends from 3-6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:21 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Willie Huggs Athens Willie Huggs, 70, of 205 Norwood Lane died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. A native of Madison County, Mr. Huggs was a son of Peccolia Huggs and the late Dave Huggs. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor Bobby Bloodsaw officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in New Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Lucille Huggs, Chicago; two daughters, Antoinette Burl, Bellwood, Ill., and Melivyn Lindsay, Harvey, Ill.; a son, Willis Huggs, Chicago; two sisters, Marie Huggs and Lillie Colbert, both of Athens; and five brothers, Leroy Huggs, Chicago, Melvin Huggs, Frazier Huggs, Paul Huggs and Allen Huggs, all of Athens. The family is at the residence of Lillie Colbert, 125 1/2 Linda Ave., Athens. Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:21 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Charles William Ellis Jr. Athens Charles William Ellis Jr., 66, of 1955 Robert Hardeman Road died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999. Mr. Ellis was a son of Lillie Mae Howard and the late Charles Ellis Sr. He was a custodian at the University of Georgia. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mack & Payne Funeral Home with Overseer Debra Price officiating. Burial will be in East Memorial Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Dorothy Ellis; five daughters, Ester Ellis, Sandra Ellis, Charlotte Hull and Sarah Smith, all of Athens, and Cynthia Ellis, Hull; two sons, Jessie Ellis and Jimmy Charles Ellis, both of Hull; four stepdaughters, Elizabeth Savage and Joan Davis, both of Athens, Kimberly Savage and Sharon Savage, both of Atlanta; two stepsons, David Savage and Hamilton Savage, both of Athens; four sisters, Lizzie Mae Browner, Winterville, Rosa Lee Harris, Reava Smith and Janie Mae Bailey, all of Athens; and a brother, Eddie Roy Ellis, Athens. The family is at the residence. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:02 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Robert L. Williamson Jr. Atlanta Mr. Robert L. Williamson, Jr. of Atlanta died December 28, 1999. He had retired from Georgia Power where he was Manager of Sales and Service. Mr. Williamson, who was past President of LaVista Lions Club, was also a member of Norcross First United Methodist Church, the Ambassadors and the Silver Wings Fraternity. He was predeceased by his son, Larry Williamson. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jerri Williamson; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Bob Haubenstel, Atlanta, Lisa and Bill Huggins, Athens; sister, Mrs. Clara Lee, Macon; and grandchildren, Taylor, Lucy and Rachel Huggins. Funeral services will be held 2 P.M. Thursday in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons, Dr. Sam Coker officiating. Interment Floral Hills Memory Gardens. A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home, Decatur. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. [INLINE] OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:02 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Christopher Hardaway Bogart Christopher John Hardaway, 9, of 170 Yorkshire Rd, died December 28. A native of Clarke County, Chris was the son of Ernest Daniel and Faith Kieffer Hardaway. He was a third grader at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School and attended Beech Haven Baptist Church. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Daniel and Ollie Pearl McGruder Hardaway. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West. Dr. Stewart Simms and Rev. Curtis Murdock will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Raymond Lawrence, Rick Dover, Eric Kirkland, and Kenneth Ivory. Survivors, other than his parents, include a brother, Carey Daniel Hardaway of Bogart; a sister, Holli Michelle Hardaway of Stone Mountain; maternal grandparents, John Franklin and Ann Cain Kieffer of Atlanta; a paternal grand-aunt, Bertha Alice Johnson of Columbus; and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spinal Bifida Association of Georgia, 3355 Northeast Expressway, Suite 207, Atlanta, GA 30341. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:21 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Kenneth Reed Nix Cornelia Kenneth Reed Nix, 53, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999. A native of Habersham County, Mr. Nix was a son of Thelma Fry Nix, Cornelia, and the late Gordon Nix. He was employed with Clarkesville Mill as a weaver. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7720 and Macedonia Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with the Revs. Kenneth McEntire, Bill Free and Danny O'Kelly officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery with military honors by Rabun County Chapter 15, Disabled American Veterans. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include four brothers, Leon Nix, Clarkesville, Jerry Nix, Alton, Calvin Nix, Toccoa, and Terry Nix, Cornelia. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:21 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 J.D. Guinn Madison J.D. Guinn, 74, of 1121 Guinn Road died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999. A native of Virginia, Mr. Guinn was a son of the late Cleveland Guinn and Easter Guy. He was a truck driver. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Simmons Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Wayne Whitney officiating. The body will be placed in the chapel at noon. Burial will be in Almon Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Guinn; two daughters, Doris Sluder, Godrey, and Audrey Pope, Monticello; six sons, Jerry Guinn, Roger Guinn, Horace Guinn, Alvin Guinn and James Guinn, all of Madison, and Billy Guinn, Buckhead; six sisters, Delpha Price, Piney Flat, Tenn., Frannie Treadway and Ruth Ann Leach, both of Jonesboro, Tenn., Evona Collins, Johnson City, Tenn., and Janet Marvin and Irene Saulsburry, both of Almo, Ky.; five brothers, R.M. Guinn and Vance Guinn, both of Johnson City, Hanzel Guinn, Paragould, Ark., Roy Gene Guinn, Kingsport, Tenn., and Eugene Guinn, Buckhead; 25 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:21 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 1999 Willie James Cureton Elberton Willie James Cureton of 2168 Poplar Drive died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999. Mr. Cureton was a son of Jimmy Thomas Cureton and Pearlie Mae Hunter Cureton, both of Elberton. He was a member of Norman Grove C.M.E. Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Norman Grove C.M.E. Church with the Revs. Florence Gaines and Hubert Langston officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include a daughter, Andrickus Deunta Hunt, Elberton; two sisters, Peggy Cureton, Elberton, and Yolanda Washington, Virginia Beach, Va.; and five brothers, Jimmy Cureton Jr., Sam Clark, Frank Allen, Johnny Cureton and Thomas Cureton, all of Elberton. The family will receive friends at the residence. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 Šopyright 1999 Athens Newspapers Inc.