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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 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Louise Lewis Athens Louise Lewis age 90 of 139 Alps Rd. formerly of Oconee County died, Monday, March 6, 2000. She was a native of Oconee County, daughter of the late Mancil Davenport and Maggie Davenport. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Watkinsville, GA where she served on the Senior Usher Board. Funeral services will be at 11 A.M. on Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church. Rev. Samuel Pridgon will officiate. Burial will be in the Watkinsville City Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. Survivors include: 4 nephews, Mancil Davenport III, San Francisco, California, Walter Foster, Matthew Foster and Theodore Johnson all of Atlanta; special family friends, Terry and Bonnie Jackson, Bogart, GA. Deacons of Bethel Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. The family will assemble at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday. Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Sue Reynolds Athens Sue Flanagan Reynolds, of Riverhill Drive, died March 9, 2000. A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Andrew O. and Cora Anthony Flanagan. She was the widow of Louis Reynolds of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Reynolds was a resident of Washington, D.C. and Athens, Ga. She retired from the Registrar's Office, University of Georgia and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Athens. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2000, at 3:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East. Rev. Grady Wigley, Rev. Hubert Flanagan, and Dr. Bill Britt will officiate. Interment will be in Tuckston United Methodist Church cemetery. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Jeanette Reynolds of Watkinsville; several nieces and nephews. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Nina Busha Sheriff Eastanollee Mrs. Nina Busha Sheriff, 75, of Route 2 Memorial Drive, Eastanollee, died Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the Margaret O'Brian House of Recovery. Born Dec. 10, 1924 in Franklin County, she was a daughter of the late William ''Mitch'' and Myrtie Vickery Busha and was the widow of Frank Edwin Sheriff. Mrs. Sheriff lived most of her life in Stephens County. She was a homemaker and a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class. Survivors include a sister, Mildred Brock of Toccoa; four brothers, Ben Busha of Royston, Fred Busha, Ray Busha, both of Franklin Springs, and Ralph Busha of Hartwell, formerly of Toccoa; nieces, Rosmary Brock of Toccoa, Olivia Buffington of Lavonia, Annette Feather of Watkinsville, Elaine Gross of Franklin Springs, and Kathy Barnes of New Mexico; nephew, Danny Busha of Perry, Ga. She was preceded in death by brothers, George Busha and Doyle Busha, and niece, Betty Ann Busha. Funeral services will be held at three o'clock Friday at Rock Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Leon Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at Stephens Memorial Gardens. The body is at the mortuary where the family will receive friends from 1 until 2 on Friday. The family will be at the home of Mildred Brock, 269 Mountain View Road, Toccoa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 5194 Brookhaven Circle, Toccoa, Ga. 30577. Whitlock Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 John Marcantonio Savannah John Marcantonio, 69, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000. Mr. Marcantonio was a member of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and was retired from Union Camp. He attended Pratt Institute and Perdue University. He was a training director for Local 188 and an instructor for the American Red Cross. He was a trained CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate and played Santa every Christmas at Memorial Hospital. He was an honorary Girl Scout and was a Father Advisor for the Rainbow Girls. He was a bicycle safety instructor and organizer of the Bicycle Clinic for the Savannah Police Department. He was a mentor and substitute teacher for the Savannah-Chatham County public schools. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and served as deputy grand knight and Chief Council of the Squires. He was a silver gloves contender and boxed for the Catholic Youth Organization and the Police Athletic League. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Mausoleum. Rosary services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marcantonio; five daughters, Donna Marie Gonnsen, Athens, Laura Ann Marcantonio, Savannah, Susan Rose Marcantonio, Gainesville, Anna Lisa Marcantonio, Tybee Island, and Jean Carleen Marcantonio, Sarasota, Fla.; a son, John Marcantonio III, Savannah; a sister, Lucy DiPietro, Savannah; a brother, Albert Marcantonio, Savannah; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today and Saturday at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Drayton Chapel. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Steven Allen Thurman Toccoa Steven Allen Thurman, 49, of Route 2 died Wednesday, March 8, 2000. A native of Fulton County, Mr. Thurman was a son of Arnell Mitchell and Vona Bailey Thurman, Murphy, N.C. He owned and operated Currahee Laundry and was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Rock Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Leon Miller and Harris Pressley officiating. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Linda Curtis Thurman; a daughter, Keri Thurman Parker, Toccoa; two sons, Zachary T. Thurman and Steven A. Thurman II, both of Toccoa; a sister, Annette Thurman, Virginia; five brothers, Bruce Thurman, Tommy Thurman, Stuart Thurman, Mitchell Thurman and Myron Thurman, all of Atlanta; and two granddaughters. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock Creek Baptist Church Children's Department, 5194 Brookhaven Circle, Toccoa, or to the American Cancer Society, 106 Rose Lane, Toccoa, GA 30577. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today at Whitlock Mortuary. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Frankie Waldrep Ward Cornelia Frankie Waldrep Ward, 94, died Thursday, March 9, 2000. A native of Habersham County, Mrs. Ward was a daughter of the late Billups Waldrep and Florence Stewart Waldrep Edwards and was the widow of James Ward. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Myrtis Garrett. She was a member of Demorest Church of God, where she taught the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. She was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Co. after 30 years. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Demorest Church of God with the Rev. Darvin Slaton officiating. Burial will be in Yonah Memorial Gardens with the Rev. William Cox officiating. Survivors include a son, Buford Ward, Mount Airy; a sister, Bessie Nicholson, Clarkesville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, Demorest. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Leila Mae Swann Union Point Leila Mae Swann, 88, of 302 Crawfordville Road died Wednesday, March 8, 2000. A native of Taliaferro County, Mrs. Swann was a daughter of the late Orthur Boyd Ogletree and Elma Katie Dunn and was the widow of Melvin ''Mell'' Swann. She was a retired finishing operator in the textile industry and was a member of First Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Callaway Funeral Home with the Rev. David Key officiating. Burial will be in Carter Grove Church cemetery, Crawfordville. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Coile, Union Point, Kathryn Kessler, Colmar, Penn., and Roslyn Hudson, Columbus; two sons, Robert L. Swann, Union Point, and Albert L. Swann, Marietta; five sisters, Lenora Lunceford, Washington, Christine Almond, Athens, Alma Fuller and Shirley Coyart, both of Atlanta, and Lillian Dayar, Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jason Swann, Trevor Hudson, Billy Swann, David Coile, Dessmond Hudson and Franklin Combs. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Coretta Dye David Athens Coretta Dye David, 86, died Monday, March 6, 2000. A native of Green County, Mrs. David was the widow of Roswell M. David. She volunteered with the American Red Cross, in city schools and for charity drives. She was a charter member of St. James United Methodist Church, Glenwood Garden Club, Athens Country Club and The Women's Golf Association. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Oconee Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Kent Reynolds officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Rosalind Bowels; a son, R. Michael David Jr.; a brother, K.W. Dye, Crawfordville; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends form 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bridges Funeral Home. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Gola M. Longmate Jefferson Gola M. Longmate, 87, of 133 Lawrenceville Ave. died Wednesday, March 8, 2000. A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Longmate was a daughter of the late William Morgan and Annie Moore. She was a retired school teacher and was a member of Elmhurst Baptist Church in New York. She was a graduate of Brenau University, Gainesville, and Columbia University of New York with a master's degree in English literature. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jackson Funeral Home with the Rev. Vernon Grimes officiating. Burial will be in Albany, N.Y. Survivors include her husband, Harrison Longmate; a daughter, Annie Lynne DeVito, New York; two sons, Morgan Dean Longmate, Albany, N.Y., and Robin Halbert Longmate, West Babylon, N.Y.; and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brenau University. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Gennie Sturghill Hartwell Gennie Sturghill, 89, of 153 Slaton Ave. died Wednesday, March 8, 2000. Mrs. Sturghill was a daughter of the late George and Amanda Gaines Smith and was the widow of Joe Sturghill. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness with Brother Dustin Brooks officiating. The body will be placed in the hall at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Jehovah's Witness Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Josephine Rucker, Bridgeport, Conn.; and a son, James Sturghill, Hartwell. The family is at the residence of James Sturghill, 236 College Ave., Hartwell. Mack's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Phillip Horton Smith Greensboro Phillip Horton Smith, 25, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000. A native of Greene County, Mr. Smith was a son of the late Samuel R. and Josie Mae Smith. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at White Plains Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Stanley Peaks officiating. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Smith and Carrie Mae Smith, both of White Plains; and three brothers, Jimmy Smith, White Plains, Samuel Smith, Greensboro, and Michael C. Smith, Athens. Neal's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Bessie B. Robinson Demorest Bessie B. Robinson of 613 E. Mize Road died Wednesday, March 8, 2000. A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Robinson was a daughter of the late Alfred Fain and Mamie Lee Tomlin Robinson. She was retired from Mount Vernon Mills and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home, Cornelia, with the Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Burial will be in Community Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include two sisters, Annie Harrington and Catherine Roberts, both of Cornelia; and four brothers, Earl Robinson, S.C. Robinson, Alfred Robinson and Eugene Robinson, all of Cornelia. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Nelle Knight Decatur Nelle Curtis Bradford Knight, 79, of 2722 N. Decatur Road died Thursday, March 9, 2000. A native of Walton County, Mrs. Knight was a daughter of the late Alvin Starr Bradford and Lillie Brand and was the widow of Harry Lamar Knight Sr. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Madison City Cemetery with Dr. Jim Ross officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Livington, Lawrenceville; a son, Harry Knight Jr., Dunwoody; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Funeral Home, Madison. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Janice Rousey Leesburg Janice DeCarlo Rousey, 50, of 119 Century Road East died Wednesday, March 8, 2000. A native of Stamford, Conn., Mrs. Rousey was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and June Wood DeCarlo. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hicks Funeral Home, Elberton, with the Rev. Steve Forsythe officiating. Burial will be in Falling Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Rousey; and a sister, Jo Lynn Wishard, Panama City, Fla. Pallbearers will be Anthony Dye, Darrell Dye, Sterling Daniel, Frank Herndon, Pete Bell and Marshall Suttles. The family is at the residence of Dora and Virginia Dye, 302 Highland Park, Elberton, and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:05 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000 Josie Mae Smith Greensboro Josie Mae Howell Smith, 73, died Tuesday, March 7, 2000. A native of Greene County, Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late William and Sallie Champion Howell and was the widow of Samuel R. Smith. She was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Horton Smith. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at White Plains Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Stanley Peaks officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Smith and Carrie Mae Smith, both of White Plains; three sons, Jimmy Smith, White Plains, Samuel Smith, Greensboro, and Michael C. Smith, Athens; and a sister, Lena Hawkins, Atlanta. Neal's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Friday, March 10, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc.