Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 1 July 2000 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 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Charlie Hunter Jr. Winder Charlie Hunter Jr., 60, died Wednesday, June 28, 2000. A native of Barrow County, Mr. Hunter was a son of Myrtis Smith, Winder. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at White Oak Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Glynn Hendricks Sr. officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include five daughters, Sharome Hunter and Juanita Hunter, both of Rome, Brenda Ann Hudson, Winder, Sabrina Hunter and Angela Tucker, both of Bogart; six sons, Ricky Smith and Gary Hunter, both of Winder, Chris Hunter, Flowery Branch, Frederick Hunter, Nicholas Rowe and Dwight Rowe, all of Bogart; two brothers, Jonathan Terry Smith and Anthony Smith, both of Winder; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends beginning at 11 a.m. today at Eberhart and Son Mortuary. There will be a wake from 7-8 p.m. today also at the mortuary. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Karen Horne Maier Colorado Springs, Colo. Karen Horne Maier, 46, of 1315 Chambers Drive died Saturday, Jun 24, 2000. Mrs. Maier was a daughter of Betty M. Horne, Athens, and the late J. Grady Horne. She was a nurse and was a lifelong member of the Sierra Club and the Nature Conservancy. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. today at Mountain View Mortuary. The family will receive friends at the residence following services. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, John W. Maier; a daughter, Keke Maier, Colorado Springs; two sons, Charlie Maier and Matthew Maier, both of Colorado Springs; and two brothers, Charles Grady Horne and Alan Duren Horne, both of Athens. Memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy of Georgia, 1330 W. Peachtree St., Suite 410, Atlanta, GA 30309. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Mildred Wheless Baerne Athens Mildred Wheless Baerne, 85, of 49 Crooked Creek Road died Friday, June 30, 2000. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Baerne was a daughter of the late Howard and Hester Lester Wheless and was the widow of Joe Baerne. She was a homemaker and was a member of Attica Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Redstone Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Conwell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Freda Tiller and Annie Jo Motes, both of Athens; two sons, Roy Baerne, Nicholson, and Jack Baerne, Athens; two sisters, Polly Epps and Clyde Parham, both of Athens; a brother, James Wheless, Athens; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Russell Tiller, Michael Tiller, Ryan Baerne, Chris Motes, Tom Wilson and Doug Moore. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Helene Electra Doody Madison Helene Electra Jones Doody, 93, of 1321 Price Mill Road died Friday, June 30, 2000. A native of Carroll County, Mrs. Doody was a daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Jones and Susiana Sunora Smith and was the widow of Eugene Doody. She was retired from BellSouth and was a member of BellSouth Pioneers and Eastern Star, Panthersville, Decatur. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Scott officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Rest Haven, Decatur. Survivors include nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Simmons Funeral Home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Lois B. Addison Hartwell Lois Elizabeth Byrum Addison, 83, of 347 Ridge Road, formerly of 101 Lakeview Circle died Thursday, June 29, 2000. A native of Hart County, Mrs. Addison was a daughter of the late Luke and Ann Baldwin Byrum and was the widow of C. Buford Addison. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Addison. She was retired from Hartwell Mills and was a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Black officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Larry P. Addison, Hartwell; two sisters, Ina B. Jordan and Eunice B. Welborn, both of Hartwell; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Addison, 347 Ridge Road. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 William Dockery Dewy Rose William Barnnette Dockery, 70, of 140 Thurman Adams Road died Friday, June 30, 2000. A native of Hart County, Mr. Dockery was a son of the late William Vassie and Ruth Wood Dockery. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Howell. He was a self-employed auto mechanic and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Clarkesville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Holly Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Dalton Carrington 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, Wanda Burks Dockery; two daughters, Terry Maxwell, Hartwell, and Kimberly Dockery, Townville, S.C.; two sons, Ricky Dockery, Dewy Rose, and David Dockery, Bowman; three sisters, Anna Sue Floyd, Dewy Rose, Frances Bennett, Bowman, and Linda Howell, Hartwell; two brothers, Franklin Dockery, Atlanta, and William Vassie Dockery, Washington State; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Charles R. Alleman Toccoa Charles Robert ''Chuck'' Alleman Sr., 76, of 7778 Marie Lane died Thursday, June 29, 2000. A native of Adamsdale, Pa., Mr. Alleman was a son of the late Charles and Fannie Eiler Alleman. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a member of Toccoa VFW Post 4346 and Toccoa Elks Lodge 1820 and was a life member of the Masons. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Revs. Ryan Seawright and Sammie Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Confidence United Methodist Church cemetery with military honors provided by VFW Post 4346. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Brady Alleman; two daughters, Marie Mayner, Marietta, and Charlene Bouwense, Toccoa; a son, Charles Robert Alleman Jr., Simi Calley, Calif.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be members of Toccoa VFW Post 4346. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Connie Frances Bearden Buckhead Connie Frances Bearden, 89, of 1110 Chivers Ave. died Thursday, June 29, 2000. A native of Morgan County, Mrs. Bearden was a daughter of the late Elisha Joe Bell and Winnie Smith and was the widow of Robert Hulme Bearden. She was a school teacher and was a member of Morgan County Senior Center and Buckhead Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Buckhead City Cemetery with the Rev. McCrae Olinger officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Martha Winifred Holick, San Pedro, Calif.; a son, Samuel Robert Bearden, Pontiac, Mich.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Simmons Funeral Home, Madison. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Sandra Stroud Hahn Athens Sandra Stroud Hahn, 48, died Thursday, June 29, 2000. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Hahn was a daughter of Mickie Stroud, Athens, and the late George Ray Stroud. She was a graduate of Athens High School and Rinehart College and was a Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Navy. She was a member of the Brain Injury Association and West End Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at West End Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include a sister, Deborah Ingram, Athens; and a nephew. Memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church Building Fund. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Betty Genene Thomas Braselton Betty Genene W. Thomas, 62, formerly of Winder, died Thursday, June 29, 2000. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of the late Hoyt C. and Thelma Manus Wood. She was a retired LPN and was a member of New Liberty United Methodist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Carter Funeral Home with the Revs. Jaj Jones and Ronald Hewatt officiating. Burial will be in New Liberty United Methodist Church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Thomas; two daughters, Diana McNulty, Seminole, Fla., and Cindy Thomas George, Blue Ridge; three sons, Daniel Thomas, Winder, Dennis Thomas, Treasure Island, Fla., and Bucky Thomas, Braselton; a sister, Bell Gilliland, Winder; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Liberty United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 95, Braselton, GA 30517. The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Clyde E. Hurt Mount Airy Clyde E. Hurt, 74, died Friday, June 30, 2000. A native of Habersham County, Mr. Hurt was a son of the late James and Ollie James Hurt. He was retired from Schnadig Corporation and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7720 and was a member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Hazel Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Burrell and Trent Smith officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Laverne Stephens Hurt; a daughter, Annette Ramey, Mount Airy; two sons, Wendell Hurt and L.C. Hurt, both of Mount Airy; three sisters, Mary Meeks, Cleveland, Beatrice Dill and Dollie Chandler, both of Mount Airy; a brother, Jimmy Hurt, Cornelia; two grandsons; and a great-grandson. Memorials may be made to Hazel Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 243 Hazel Creek Church Road, Mount Airy, GA 30563. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:39 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 A. Lois Seay Thompson Athens A. Lois Seay Thompson, 82, of 180 Inglewood Ave., died Thursday, June 29, 2000. A native of Banks County and a longtime resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Harwell and Bessie Johnson Seay and widow of Luther Lonnie Thompson. She was a retired supervisor at Thomas Textile and a member of 60 and More Club at Chapel Wood Methodist Church Club. Mrs. Thompson was a member of East Athens Baptist Church where she was very active in the Senior Citizens Group and Bykota Sunday School Class. Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at East Athens Baptist Church with Revs. Don Leaptrott and David Shelley officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Sailors, Athens; son and daughter in law, Edward ''Ed'' and Shirley Thompson, Jefferson; sister, Annie Ruth Sims, Colbert; 6 grandchildren and spouses, Alan and Diane Thompson, Michael and Angie Thompson, David and Katie Sailors, Rhonda and Kent Kilpatrick, Philip and L'Resu Thompson and Vicky and Keith Treadway; and 14 great-grandchildren, Matt, Morgan, Kelly, Kory and Kevin Kilpatrick; Josh, Blake and Kelsey Sailors; Hannah and Jake Treadway; Bryan and Andrew Thompson; and Chandler and Gage Thompson. The family will be at the residence of Mrs. Patsy Sailors, 485 Greencrest Drive, Athens. Memorials may be made to East Athens Baptist Church, 4325 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30605. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East is in charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:39 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Dan E. Dunlap Bethlehem Dan E. Dunlap, 87, died Friday, June 30, 2000. A native of South Carolina, Mr. Dunlap was a son of the late Dixie M. and Ollie Reid Dunlap. He had resided in Barrow County since 1952 and was a loom fixer and farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder and a member of the Carter Hill Masonic Lodge #268. Funeral service will be 4:00 Saturday at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Bob Herring will officiate. Burial will be in Barrow Memorial Gardens. For further details and guest book: www.legacy.com. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Healan Dunlap of Winder. Mr. Dunlap is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews who live in South Carolina, and also these survivors by marriage: Clay and Joyce McDaniel of Bethlehem, Glenn and Ruth Healan, Karene Healan Swafford and Doris Healan of Winder, Mozelle Shepard of Wrightsville, GA, Max and Jean Thomason of Bowling Green, KY, Carl and Ruby Healan of Chesapeake, VA. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:39 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2000 Geter Mae Lawrence San Jose, Calif. Geter Mae Hill Lawrence, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose. Burial will be in Oak Hill Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Willie Jean Gordon Conyers, San Jose; a sister, Elizabeth Swanson, Athens; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mack and Payne Funeral Home, Athens, has charge of local arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Saturday, July 1, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc.