Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 3 Jun 2001 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 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Gary Outz Martin Gary Outz, 37, of Route 2, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. A native of Stephens County, Mr. Outz was a son of Maryzell Cobb Outz, Toccoa, and the late Charlie T. Outz. He was a lifelong resident of Stephens County and was a brick mason. He was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Whitlock Mortuary, Toccoa, with the Rev. Timothy Griffin officiating. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Kagen Outz, Martin; four sisters, Brenda Clayton and Gloria Barfield, both of Martin, and Hellis Terrell and Laquita Gore, both of Toccoa; two brothers, Bobby Outz, Toccoa, and Terry Outz, Eastanollee; nieces and nephews. The family is at the home of Mrs. Maryzell Outz, 102 Mill St., Toccoa. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Charles Carloss Jefferson Charles Thurman ''Chuck'' Carloss, 74, of 122 Deerwood Lane, died Friday, June 1, 2001. A native of Lebanon, Tenn., Mr. Carloss was a son of the late Barter Cole and Thelma Allen McFarland Carloss. He was a retired manager with Porter Truss Company. He was a member of Jefferson Lions Club, Dryden Veterans Association, Jefferson Dragon Booster Club, and Almont Dryden Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. He attended First United Methodist Church of Jefferson. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church of Jefferson with the Rev. Gary Whatley officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Carloss; two sons, Brian Carloss, Buford, and William ''Bill'' Charles Carloss, Jefferson; a sister, Kate Arnold, Lebanon, Tenn.; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be J.B. Benson, James Black, Keith Gilbert, Don Porter, Dwight Porter, Jimmy Pruitt, Ed Thompson, Tabo Tolbert. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 188 Martin St., Jefferson, Ga. 30549. Evans Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Ellie Derflinger Greensboro Ellie Catherine Queen Derflinger, 95, of 1110 Plantation Point Drive, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. A native of Bullock County, Ala. and a longtime resident of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Derflinger was a daughter of the late James Sanford and Johnie Ellie Johnson Radford, was the widow of Wallace Arthur Queen and Harry Ernest Derflinger and was preceded in death by a daughter, Catherine Pero, and a son, Arthur Sanford Queen. She was a kindergarten teacher and a homemaker and was a founding member of Shenandoah Presbyterian Church where she was a member since 1938. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church of Greensboro with the Revs. John Kinser and Dr. Joe King officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Park North Cemetery, Miami, Fla. Survivors include a daughter, Joann Reynolds, Greensboro; a son, William S. Queen, Clinton, Tenn; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Joseph Pero, Sanford Queen, David Queen, Charles Queen, Timothy Queen, Jeffrey Reynolds, Bradford Reynolds and William Queen Jr. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the funeral hour Monday at McCommons Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1027 Lake Oconee Parkway, Ste. 5, Eatonton, Ga. 31024. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 George Grimes Commerce George Herbert Grimes, 55, of 253 McDonald Circle, died Friday, June 1, 2001. Mr. Grimes was a son of Alice Demeade, Charleston, S.C. and the late Herbert Grimes. He was a police with the City of Commerce. He was a member of the Commerce Kiwanis Club, the Georgia Association of Police and was on the board of directors of Columbus Command College. He was chairman of the multi-agency Narcotics Squad of NE Ga. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Commerce First Baptist Church with the Dr. Don Paulson officiating. Survivors include his wife, Susan Grimes; two stepsons, Jimmy Parris, Loganville, and Doug Parris, Dacula; a sister, Jenny Bean, Charleston, S.C.; and a grandchild. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Ivie Funeral Home. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 John James Jefferson John Howard James, 89, of 2877 Winder Highway, died Saturday, June 2, 2001. A native of Franklin County, Mr. James was a son of the late Joseph Clinton and Cora Leona Teate James. He was the retired operator of Jefferson Western Auto with 22 years of service. He was a member of Jefferson Lions Club and Disabled American Veterans, was a life member of the American Legion and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He attended Faith Baptist Church. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Gerald Mitton officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens, Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Lavenia James, Jefferson; two daughters, Beverly Fleeman, Gastonia, N.C., and Catherine James Piper, Elberton; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a local chapter of the American Heart Association. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Millard Epps Clarke County Millard M. Epps, 78, died Saturday, June 2, 2001. A native and lifelong resident of Clarke County, Mr. Epps was a son of the late John Toone and Ruby Mae Godfrey Epps, and was the widower of Susie Mae Iler Epps. He was a World War II navy veteran on the USS Yorktown and USS Aulteed for five years. He was a bookkeeper with Coca-Cola for 36 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of VFW Post 2872 and Athens First United Methodist Church. Services will be at 5 p.m. today at Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Masquelier officiating. Burial will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Survivors include nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the funeral hour today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt St., Athens, Ga. 30601. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Charles Ruff Elberton Charles W. Ruff, 78, of 1919 Lexington Highway, died Friday, June 1, 2001. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Ruff was a son of the late Martin C. and Victorine Jones Ruff. He was owner/operator of Charles Ruff Hardware for 31 years, was a World War II veteran and served as the first chief of the Elbert County Volunteer Fire Department. He served on the boards of Family and Children Services, Elbert County Hospital, Elbert Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Salvation Army. He was a member of the Gideons and Falling Creek Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 62 years. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Falling Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Harold Walters, Jack McVeigh and Steve Forsythe officiating. Survivors include his wife, Betty Thomason Ruff; three daughters, Amanda R. Crawford, Bogart, Claudia R. McDowell, Elberton, and Mary R. Yeargin, Winterville; four sisters, Elizabeth R. Fortson, Barbara R. Barger, Peggy R. Greenway and Theresa R. Albertson, all of Elberton; two brothers, Albert M. Ruff, Bowman, and James W. Ruff, Elberton; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. The family is at the residence. Hicks Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 William Edwards Jefferson William Franklin Edwards, 84, of 2350 County Farm Road, died Saturday, June 2, 2001. A native of Jackson County, Mr. Edwards was a son of the late Sam and Della Church Edwards. He was a farmer and was a retired bus driver and store owner in Jackson County. He was a member of Talmo Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Oconee Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Barrett and Dr. Gerald Mitton officiating. Burial will be in Jackson Memorial Gardens, Commerce. Survivors include four daughters, Peggy Cochran and Donnette Crocker, both of Jefferson, Betty Miller, Commerce, and Margaret Mooney, Martin; two sons, E.J. Edwards, Athens, and Kenneth Edwards, Commerce; two brothers, Douglas Edwards, Spartanburg, S.C., and James Edwards, Jefferson; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. today at Evans Funeral Home. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Gladys Johnson Danielsville Gladys Johnson, 77, of 3371 Colbert Danielsville Road, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of the late Henry Marshall and Lillie Johnson. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Fairfield Baptist Church with the Rev. D.T. Jackson. The body will be placed in the church at noon Monday. Burial will be in Colbert Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Eddie Johnson; three daughters, Janice J. Johnson and Beverly Ann Johnson, both of Danielsville, and Wendy J. Arnold, Athens; three sons, John Marshall Colbert, Crawford, Larry Robert Johnson, Athens, and Dennis Pierre Johnson, Comer; four sisters, Trudy McKeever, Commerce, Lula Mae Colbert, Danielsville, Rosie Jones, Athens, and Ida Brown, Garner, N.C.; two brothers, Durham Johnson and James Johnson, both of Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Richard Johnson Sr. Athens Richard Johnson Sr., 86, of 110 Davis Estates Road, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001. He was a son of the late George Washington and Willie Mae Johnson. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, West, with the Rev. A.R. Killian officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Eastlawn Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Ollie C. McDowell, Greensboro, N.C.; a son, Richard Johnson Jr., Athens; four sisters, Sarah Rucker, Lucy Wilson, Octavia Ursher and Odessa Newton, all of Jefferson; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Gardenview Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Charlie Mapp Cincinnati Charlie James Mapp died Tuesday, May 29, 2001. Services will be Monday in Cincinnati. Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Mapp, Cincinnati, and Betty Hawkins, Athens; two sons, Tommy Mapp and Benny Mapp, both of Cincinnati; four sisters, Emma Johnson, Virginia Johnson and Mabel Calloway, all of Athens, and Thelma Binford, Cincinnati; and a brother, Curtis Mapp, Cincinnati. Mack and Payne Funeral Home, Athens, has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Sarah Cheek Hartwell Sarah Margaret Temple Cheek, 83, of 313 Blackberry Drive, Decatur, Ala., died Thursday, May 31, 2001. A native of Hart County, Mrs. Cheek was a daughter of the late Reese Cleveland and Mary Magnolia Frye Temple. She was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church in Hartwell and attended Central Park Baptist Church in Decatur. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Strickland Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Black officiating. Burial will be in Nancy Hart Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Charles Edward Cheek Sr.; a daughter, Connie King, Decatur, Ala.; a son, Eddie Cheek, Sandersville; two sisters, Lorene Bradberry and Louise Cordell, both of Hartwell; two brothers, Jim Dodd Temple and Inman Temple, both of Hartwell; and five grandchildren. The families are at their respective homes and will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Evelyn Rytledge Carnesville Evelyn Hubbard Rutledge, 97, of 1222 Hubbard Road, died Saturday, June 2, 2001. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Rutledge was a daughter of the late Joseph Edwin and Leila Aderhold Hubbard. She was a a graduate of the University of Georgia and was a school teacher and librarian at LaGrange and Dalton public libraries and the University of Georgia. She was a member of the Georgia Education Association, Georgia Library Association and the National Library Association. She attended Cross Roads Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Ginn Funeral Home with the Revs. Michael Bell and Clarence Davis officiating. Burial will be in Cross Roads Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include a sister, Ruby Lois Hubbard, Royston; a brother, Ed Hubbard, Carnesville; nieces and nephews. The family is at the home of Ed and Jimmie Hubbard, 1540 Hubbard Road, Carnesville and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Jason Graham Athens Jason Lee Graham, 21, of 1870 Broadwell Oaks Drive, died Friday, June 1, 2001. A native of San Diego, Calif., Mr. Graham was a son of Linda Kurinsky, Alpharetta, and Edward Graham Jr., Athens. A resident of Athens until 1999, he attended Cedar Shoals High School. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, with the Rev. Bill Mounts officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Ryan T. Graham, Alpharetta; grandparents, Jessie and Edward Graham Sr., Athens, Robert B.McAvoy, Austell, and Patricia M. Davidson, Tucson, Ariz.; aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. today at the funeral home and at the residence of Jessie and Edward Graham Sr., 215 Thornhill Drive, Athens, Ga. 30605. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1841 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30329. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Helen Gordon Danielsville Helen Louise Dean Gordon, 77, of Crawford W. Long Road, died Saturday, June 2, 2001. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Gordon was a daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Christian Dean, and was the widow of Robert Frank Gordon. She was employed with Thomas Textile and Zeb's Bar-B-Que. She was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Danielsville Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Survivors include a son, Tony Gordon, Danielsville; five sisters, June James, Danielsville, Frances Smith, Comer, Leola Kelly, Cornelia, May S. Tittle, Watkinsville, and Alberta Chesney, Simpsonville, S.C.; a brother, Doyle Dean, Colbert; and two grandchildren. The family is at the home of Tony and Donna Gordon, 1142 Highway 191, Danielsville and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 11:08 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2001 Patricia Ryals Martin Patricia Ann Ryals, 23, died Thursday, May 31, 2001. A native of Dade City, Fla., Mrs. Ryals was a daughter of Carol Belinda Smith, Martin, and John W. Ryals, Sevierville, Tenn. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hurst Chapel, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. with the Revs. Jack Ogle and Jimmy Talley officiating. Survivors in addition to her parents include a son, Kaegan Heath Outz, Matin; and stepparents, T.J. Smith, Martin, and Sue Ryals, Sevierville, Tenn. Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville, Tenn. has charge of arrangements. Announcement courtesy of Whitlock Mortuary, Toccoa. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 3, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 3, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.