Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 6 Sep 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 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Viola Holland Hartwell Viola Thrasher Holland, 82, of 990 N. Forest Ave. died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Holland was a daughter of the late Isham and Monte Gordon Thrasher and was the widow of Arnold M. Holland. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Holland. She was retired as a self-employed insurance agent and was a member of Hartwell First Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Strickland Funeral Home with Dr. F. Hugh Kirby, the Revs. Charlie Wilson and Johnny Stowe officiating. Burial will be in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Brown, Snellville; two sons, Hugh Holland and Donnie Holland, both of Hartwell; a sister, Mildred McCurley, Toccoa; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hartwell First Baptist Church, 81 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643. The family is at the residence of the deceased and at the residence of Hugh Holland, 2071 Royston Highway, and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Mary Linscott Potts Clarkesville Mary Linscott Potts, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. A native of Marion County, Ohio, Mrs. Potts was a daughter of the late Albert and Mary Dunbar Linscott. She was a 1938 graduate of Grant Hospital School of Nursing and was retired as a registered nurse with several years of service. She was a member of Cornelia Presbyterian Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest, with the Revs. Blaine Walker and Richard Scoggins officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Howard J. Potts; and a daughter, Margaret Potts, Clarkesville. Memorials may be made to Thornwell Home and School for Children, P.O. Box 60, Clinton, SC 29325-0060. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Roy William Melton Martin The Rev. Roy William Melton, 85, of Wilson Road died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. A native of Pickens County, S.C., Mr. Melton was a son of the late John H. and Corrie Newton Melton. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ramah Ellen Melton. He had pastored churches in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. He taught school and served as principal at various schools. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Clarence Davis, the Revs. Devoy Satterfield and Virgil Merck officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery, Liberty, S.C., with the Rev. Julian Yuille officiating. Survivors include his wife, Edna Smith Melton; a daughter, Anne Kight, Rome; three sons, Wayne Melton, Conyers, Loyd Melton, Martin, and Allen Melton, Waycross; two sisters, May Gillespie and Amanda Melton, both of Liberty; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Roy Melton, Ryan Melton, Chan Melton, Jimmy Carter, Leon Denman and Keith Carter. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at Whitlock Mortuary. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Roy Pritchett Commerce Roy Pritchett, 84, of 164 Pine St. died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. Mr. Pritchett was a son of the late Clarence and Lula Wood Pritchett. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Ivie Funeral Home with the Revs. Curtis Green, David Harbin and Howard Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Apple Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Grace Pritchett; a daughter, Martha Fleeman, Commerce; a brother, Swayne Pritchett, Anderson, S.C.; and two grandchildren. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Sybel S. Grier Winder Sybel S. Grier, 90, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. Mrs. Grier was a daughter of the late Zeke and Narcissus Smith and was the widow of Richard M. Grier. She was a member of New Pentecost United Methodist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael McLemore officiating. Burial will be in New Pentecost United Methodist Church Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Henery Grier, Winder, and James Grier, Morrow; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Nathan Zinn Charleston, S.C. Nathan Zinn died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000. A native of Haverhill, Mass., Mr. Zinn was a son of the late William and Fannie Ydzinsky. He was retired from Zinn's Delicatessen, Charleston, and was a lifelong member of Synagogue Emanu-El. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in the Battle of the Bulge and received two Purple Hearts. Services were Sept. 1 in Emanu-El Cemetery, Maryville, S.C. Survivors include his wife, Dr. Mary Gilbert Boyd; three daughters, Renee Gordon and Wanda Mirkis, both of Jacksonville, Fla., and Sydelle Zinn, Shaker Heights, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Margaret Zibart, Nashville; two stepsons, Richard Boyd, Athens, and William Hugh Boyd, Greenville, S.C.; and 13 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Synagogue Emanu-El, 5 Windsor Drive, Charleston, SC 29401. J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Roger Lee Latimore Atlanta Roger Lee Latimore, formerly of Woodville, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000. A native of Greene County, Mr. Latimore was a son of Sarah Bell Sumbry. He attended Green County public schools and was a member of Randolph Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Randolph Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Hurst officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty Latimore; his stepfather, James Latimore, Atlanta; three daughters, Connie Latimore, Keyona M. Middlebrooks and Shauntavia Middlebrooks, all of Atlanta; three sons, Roger Lee Lattimore, Donald Latimore and Maurice Latimore, all of Atlanta; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Latimore, Atlanta; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Watts Funeral Home, Union Point, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Roy Nathan Casey Comer Roy Nathan Casey, 56, of 1200 Winns Lake Road died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. A native of Jackson County, Mr. Casey was a son of Annette Casey Maxwell, Athens, and the late J.M. Casey Jr. He was employed by Con Agra as a truck driver. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Colliers Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Darwin Cash officiating. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Wilma Blondean Satterfield Casey; three sons, Lewis Sorrow, Mitchell Casey and Phillip Casey, all of Commerce; a stepdaughter, Jimmie Moss, Comer; a stepson, Sam Hill Jr., Commerce; three sisters, Stella Hansford, Comer, Rita Casey, Gainesville, and Dale Collins, Carlton; two brothers, Don Casey, New Mexico, and Steve Casey, Tennessee; a grandson; and two step-grandchildren. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Floyd Elmo Garrison Demorest Floyd Elmo Garrison, 88, of Semicircle Drive died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. A native of Banks County, Mr. Garrison was a son of the late Clayton and Nettie Caudell Garrison. He was the widower of Tommie Lou Minyard Garrison and was preceded in death by a son, James H. Garrison. Mr. Garrison was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of Cornelia Christian Church. He was retired as produce manager from Colonial Stores after 30 years. Services will be at 8 p.m. today at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin. David Terrell and James Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Thursday, where Douglas McDonald will officiate. Survivors include a son, Lamar Garrison, Jonesborough, Tenn.; two brothers, Robert L. Garrison, Atlanta, and Bruce N. Garrison, Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Cornelia Christian Church, c/o Johnny Ayers, 157 Crabapple Lane, Cornelia, GA 30531. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Jerry Lee Cryder Elberton Jerry Lee Cryder, 52, of 1715 Meadowbrook Lane died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Cryder was a son of Mae Belle Scott Cryder, Elberton, and the late Glenn Cryder. He was a member and deacon of Elberton First Baptist Church and was a member of Northeast Georgia Umpire Association. He was retired from the state of Georgia as a mental health director and had a private practice in psycho-therapy. Services will be at 4:20 p.m. Thursday at Elberton First Baptist Church with Dr. C.E. Jackson III officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 3:50 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Hills Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Jean Herlong Cryder; a daughter, Jessica Cryder, Elberton; two sons, Jeff Cryder and Jeremy Cryder, both of Elberton; a sister, Joyce Cooksy, Chicago; and two brothers, Haynes Cryder, Conyers, and Terry Lee Cryder, Douglasville. Pallbearers will be Larry Siefferman, Alan Vaughter, Connie Ivester, Dennis Glaude, Bill Palmer, Winter Giddings, Merrill Franklin and Cecil Hudson. Deacons of Elberton First Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elberton First Baptist Church Family Life Center. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Berry Funeral Home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Timothy D. Stockwell Toccoa Timothy Dwain ''Bimbo'' Stockwell, 29, of 9313 Easy St., formerly of Dunlap, Tenn., died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000. Mr. Stockwell was a son of Alvin and Doris Houston Stockwell, Dunlap. Services will be at 1 p.m. CDT today at Ewton Funeral Home, Dunlap, with the Rev. Daryl Slaughter officiating. Burial will be in the Stockwell Family Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Tracy Benton Stockwell, Clarkesville; two sons, Tristan Shawn Stockwell, Dunlap, and Brandon Chase Stockwell, Clarkesville; a brother, Troy Stockwell, Dunlap; and his grandparents, Howard and Corene King Stockwell, Dunlap. Announcement provided by Whitlock Mortuary, Toccoa. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 'Larry' Hatton Winder Raymond ''Larry'' Hatton, 57, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. Mr. Hatton was a son of Helen Fader of Atlanta and Buford Hatton of Raleigh, N.C. He was a millwright with the Army Corps of Engineers and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. John Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Sewanee View Garden Cemetery, Cummings. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Melba N. Hatton; two sons, Kevin Hatton and Wayne Hatton, both of California; a stepdaughter, Samantha Adams, Franklin; a stepson, Tony Ray Shirley, Cummings; two brothers, Dennis Hatton, Raleigh, Ill., and Cletus Hatton, Commerce; a half brother, Danny Fader, Atlanta; two stepbrothers, Michael Fader, Atlanta, and Dennis Fader, Dawsonville; and a grandchild. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Hubert 'Jack' Satterfield Athens Hubert ''Jack'' Satterfield, 80, of 49 Gail Drive died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. A native of Wilkes County, Mr. Satterfield was a son of the late Walker and Georgia Denard Satterfield. He was a retired mail carrier, was a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Methodist faith. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Robbie Brown officiating. Survivors include his wife, Lois Lloyd Satterfield; a daughter, Jean Bittle, Athens; two sons, Loyd Satterfield and David Satterfield, both of Athens; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1353 Jennings Mill Road, Ste. A, Bogart, GA 30622. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Bernstein Funeral Home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Phyllis Jean Fields Newborn Phyllis Jean Fields, 70, of 2780 Broughton Road died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. A native of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Fields was a daughter of the late Roy Andrew Schoonover and Mabel Peterson. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Simmons Funeral Home, Madison, with the Rev. Tom Kerr officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Altavista Cemetery, Gainesville. Survivors include her husband, James H. Fields; a daughter, Deborah F. Proctor, Newborn; a sister, Joan Rowe, Fayetteville; a brother, Donald Schoonover, Spring Lake, N.C.; and two grandchildren. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Edgar Graham Crawford Walter Edgar Graham, 91, of 124 Park Ave. died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Graham was a son of the late Arthur and Addie Bray Graham. He was preceded in death by a son, Morris Graham. He was retired from Westinghouse and worked at Oglethorpe Chapel Funeral Home for a number of years. He was a member of Edwards Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for 47 years. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East. The Revs. Jim Sizemore and Jamie Doster will officiate the ceremony. Burial will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Edna Cheek Graham; three daughters, Lessie Reynolds, McDonough, Betty Jo Evans, Crawford, and Frances McNeil, Athens; a son, James Graham, Athens; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Donald Ervin Harrison Tignall Donald Ervin Harrison, 66, of 470 N. Hulin Ave. died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. A native of Wilkes County, Mr. Harrison was a livestock farmer and was a member and trustee of Independence United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association, the Farm Bureau and Independence United Methodist Church Men's Group. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Independence United Methodist Church with the Revs. Harold Lawrence, Dale Fincher and Kathy Morris officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Evans Harrison; two sons, Michael Donald Harrison and Jimmy Roy ''Bud'' Harrison, both of Tignall; a brother, Roy Harrison Jr., Tignall; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Dave Derrick, George Dixon, Doug Stevens, Gene Parker, Dan Whitener and Dr. Kirkland Dodson. Memorials may be made to Independence United Methodist Church Men's Group, c/o Jack Rhodes, 442 Independence St., Tignall, GA 30668. Hopkins Funeral Home, Washington, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Caroline Hunt Madison Caroline H. Candler Hunt, 81, of 568 Academy St. died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000. A native of Fulton County, Mrs. Hunt was a daughter of the late Samuel Charles Candler and Frances Godfrey Candler and was the widow of Lowry Weyman Hunt. She was a housewife. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Madison First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Kerr officiating. Burial will be in Madison City Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Suellen Sheppard, Covington; two sons, L.W. Hunt Jr. and Candler Hunt, both of Madison; a sister, Frances Candler Shumway, Madison; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, to Madison First United Methodist Church Choir Loft Fund, to the Alzheimer's Association or to St. Mary's Hospice. Simmons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Faye Henry Roberts Cornelia Faye Henry Roberts, 86, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000. A native of Habersham County, Mrs. Roberts was a daughter of the late James A. and Adelaide Robinson Henry and was the widow of Fred Roberts. She was a member of Cornelia First Baptist Church, where she was a member of Volunteer Sunday School Class and was active in Helping Hands. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Cornelia First Baptist Church with Dr. T. Logan Smith officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Survivors include daughters, Jo Ann Roberts, Cornelia, Beth Maney, Demorest, Peggy Seabolt, Roanoke, Ala.; sons, William F. Roberts, Fayetteville, James A. Roberts, Lawrenceville; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Cornelia First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 96, Cornelia, GA 30531. Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:09 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Ruby R. Sheats Watkinsville Mrs. Ruby R. Sheats, 81, of Watkinsville, GA died Tuesday, September 5, 2000. A native of North Carolina, Mrs. Sheats was a daughter of the late Roy and Georgia Peacock Daniels of Mocksville, NC. She was an Eastern Airline Stewardess and a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse A. Sheats. Survivors include one sister, Ruth McClamrock, Mocksville, NC; five brothers, Paul Daniels, Marshall Daniels, R.W. Daniels, all of Salisbury, NC, Joe E. Daniels, Mocksville, NC, and Lindy Daniels, South Fork, CO; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Louise Sheats, Athens, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Mike Marsingill officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the services at the Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to a charity of your choice. The family will be at their respective homes. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. See www.legacy.com. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 10:09 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 Rhoda Ester Crump Commerce Rhoda Ester Crump, 68, of 2318 Ila Road died Monday, September 4, 2000. A native of Commerce, Mrs. Crump was a daughter of the late Rev. Howell Cobb Parr and Cora Ester (Ledford) Parr. She was predeceased by 2 sisters Margie McClure and Maybell Parr. Also a brother Rev. Leroy Parr. Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lighthouse Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. Winfred Bingham, John Webber, Dennis Kesler and Jim Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Grey Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Jack Crump, Commerce, GA; sons, Greg Crump, Paoli, GA, Mike Jack Crump, Comer, GA; daughters, Linda O'Reilly Hardman, Nicholson, GA, Brenda Matthews, Danielsville, GA; brother, Clyde Parr, Commerce, GA; sisters, Ruth Bingham, Maysville, GA, Adell Elliott, Griffin, GA: 3 grandchildren, Scott Matthews, Lynn O'Reilly, Josh Crump, and Great Granddaughter, Jessica O'Reilly. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Ivie Funeral Home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc.