Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 16 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 11:47 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 Mary Y. Clements Athens Mary Y. Clements, 88, of Athens died Thursday, September 14, 2000. Mrs. Clements, a native of Clarke County, was predeceased by her husband, William Edward Clements and her mother Mrs. Oriole Yearwood. She was retired from Sears and a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Services will be at 3:00 pm Saturday, September 16, 2000, at Bridges Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Finger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald M. and Ruby H. Clements; four grandchildren; Karen Norrell of Alamogordo, New Mexico; Mike Clements of Grapevine, Texas; Kathi Dodson of Watkinsville; and Greg Clements of Statham; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. For further details and to sign an online guest book go to WWW.Legacy.Com. Bridges Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:25 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 Julius Horton Sr. Chicago Julius Horton Sr., formerly of Athens, died Tuesday, September 12, 2000. Services will be Monday in Chicago. Survivors include two sons, Aubrey Horton and Julius Horton Jr., both of Athens; two sisters, Henrietta Latten and Helen Dyson, both of Athens; six grandchildren, Brenda Favors, Terrie Dorsey, Audrey Robinson, and Teresa Coleman, Athens, Julie Horton, California, and Darryl Horton, Chicago; and 13 great-grandchildren. Jackson Funeral Home, Chicago, has charge of arrangements. Announcement provided by Gardenview Funeral Chapel, Athens. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 Frank Follin Athens Frank Follin, 86, of 1291 Cedar Shoals Drive died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. A native of Washington, D.C., Mr. Follin was a son of the late Ernest R. and Ella M. Offutt Follin and was the widower of Margaret Brown Follin. He was an insurance agent, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was of the Presbyterian faith. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jim Bowden officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivett Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Survivors include a son, Steve Follin, Athens; and two grandchildren. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 Javier Gonzalez-Carbajal Athens Javier Gonzalez-Carbajal, 25, of 830 Sunset Drive Apt. 11 died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. A native of Rinco'n de Rodriguez, Mexico, Mr. Gonzalez-Carbajal was a son of Efigenio Gonzalez-Jaimes of Athens and Felipa Carbajal-Reyes of Mexico. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, with Deacon Jim Guadin officiating. Burial will be in Cemeterio Santa Cruz, Rinco'n de Rodriguez. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include four sisters, Adelfina Gonzalez-Carbajal of Houston, Texas, Leticia Gonzalez-Carbajal, Araceli Gonzalez-Carbajal and Guillermina Gonzalez-Carbajal, all of Mexico; and five brothers, Ramiro Gonzalez-Carbajal, Athens, Ezequiel Gonzalez-Carbajal, Oscar Gonzalez-Carbajal, Sergio Gonzalez-Carbajal and Victor Gonzalez-Carbajal, all of Mexico. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 Freda E. Johnston Athens Freda E. Johnston, 80, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. A native of Meade County, Ky., Mrs. Johnston was a daughter of the late James and Flora Bell Emily Pipes and was the widow of Ernest Johnston. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Oconee Memorial Park. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah J. Brown, Athens, Joyce Ikerd, Youngstown, Ohio, and Thelma Jean Gladden, Tunnel Hill; and 10 grandchildren. Arthur Bowick's Oconee Chapel, Watkinsville, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 John Rafferty McCreary Athens John Rafferty McCreary, 81, of 109 Meadow Creek Drive died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. A native of Webb City, Mo., Mr. McCreary was a son of the late Rollo and Dollie McCreary. He was a retired federal employee of 34 years who worked for the department of state, budget and defense. He was a U.S. Navy pilot in the Pacific during World War II. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today at Covenant Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James E. Bowden officiating. Survivors include his wife, Ruth McCreary; a son, Dr. Don R. McCreary; and two grandchildren. Mack and Payne Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 'Randy' Trimble Elberton Christopher R. Randolph ''Randy'' Trimble of 1356 Ward Road died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2000. Mr. Trimble was a son of Lonnie Watts and Jeannette Trimble, both of Jackson. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. H.L. Butler officiating. The body will be placed in the church at noon. Burial will be in the Jackson Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Brenda Hughes Trimble; and a daughter, Chasity Arnise Trimble, Jackson. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 Doris A. Rosencrance Lavonia Doris Adams Rosencrance, 86, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000. A native of Lavonia, Mrs. Rosencrance was a daughter of the late William A. and Ora Looney Adams and was the widow of Ruben W. Rosencrance. She was a member of Lavonia United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of Welcome Neighbors and Chamber of Commerce, and was president of Lavonia Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a medical secretary for the late Dr. J. Weldon Williams for 33 years, and was a home service representative of the American Red Cross for 20 years and delivered Meals on Wheels for six years. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lavonia United Methodist Church with the Revs. Sheila Bookout-Hunt and Lisa Caine officiating. Burial will be in Lavonia City Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Taylor, Stafford, Texas; a son, James A. Rosencrance, Dadeville, Ala.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be W.W. Adams Jr., David Bowman, Tommy Beasley, David Howell, Dennis Long, Wilton Morgan, Dave Sanders and Byron Toney. Memorials may be made to Lavonia United Methodist Church, to the American Cancer Society or to Hand in Hand Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Hamby Funeral Home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 'Bill' Smith Granite Falls, N.C. William Lee ''Bill'' Smith, 62, formerly of Toccoa, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000. A native of Hollywood, Mr. Smith was a son of the late Bud J. and Lillian Haddock Smith. He was owner and operator of Granite Shoe Shop, attended Sunrise Baptist Church and was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sunrise Baptist Church with the Rev. Edd Warren officiating. Burial will be in Bolick Family Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his wife, Annie Darlene Ford Smith; a daughter, Patricia Ann Smith, Hickory, N.C.; three sons, Roger William Smith, Icard, N.C., John Wayne Smith, Newton, N.C., and Christopher Allen Smith, Granite Falls; four sisters, Katherine South and Betty Mauldin, both of Douglasville, Frances Trekas, Mesa, Ariz., and Ruth Throupe, Urbana, Iowa; four brothers, Wilburn Smith, Mesa, Joe D. Smith, Sioux Falls, Texas, John T. Smith, Toccoa, and Harold D. Smith, Douglasville; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3291, Morganton, NC 28680 or to Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St., Lenoir, NC 28645. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. today at Greer-McElveen Funeral Home, Lenoir, N.C. Announcement provided by Whitlock Mortuary, Toccoa. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 Janice D. Tice Statham Janice Denise Jordan Tice, 39, of 274 3rd St. died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Tice was a daughter of Jesse ''J.L.'' Sam and Cozette Pinckard Jordan, both of Toccoa. She was a floor manager at Sonny's Bar-B-Que, Norcross, and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Sunnyside Baptist Church with the Revs. Warner D. Noles and Terry Blackwell officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Entombment will be in Stephens Memorial Mausoleum with the Rev. Bill Evans in charge of entombment services. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Troy Tice; two sons, Joshua Tice and Lane Tice, both of Statham; and grandparents, James and Bertha Price, Salem, Ala. Pallbearers will be Michael Holman, Travis Watts, Mark Noles, Steve Phillips, Matthew Noles and Chris Britt. The family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Jordan, 6082 Jordan Road. Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:48 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2000 Harold 'Dopie' Trammell Sautee Harold ''Dopie'' Trammell, 65, of Bean Creek Road died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000. A native of Sautee, Mr. Trammell was a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Trammell. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of Bean Creek Baptist Church, Sautee. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Bean Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. William Norman officiating. The body will be placed in the church at noon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mattie Trammell; a sister, Byrd Moss, Sautee; and two brothers, Clarence Trammell and Earl Trammell, both of Sautee. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home, Toccoa. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2000 Šopyright 2000 Athens Newspapers Inc.