Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 4 Mar 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 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Burchel Addison Toccoa Burchel Latmer Addison, 67, of Belvue Drive, died Friday, March 2, 2001. A native of Franklin County, Mr. Addison was a son of Eva Chitwood Addison and the late W. Doyle Addison. He was employed with Patterson Pump and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Whitlock Mortuary with the Revs. Jack Sosby and Jerry Stowe officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Larry King officiating. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Carolyn Jenkins Addison; a son, Tony Addison, Toccoa; two sisters, Euline Johnson and Ophelia Fulbright, both of Toccoa; four brothers, Blant Addison, Beck Addison and Melvin Addison, all of Toccoa, Artis Addison, Greenville, S.C.; and two grandchildren. The family is at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ebenezer Baptist Church Music Ministry. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Thurmond Dalton Canon Thurmond Dalton, 56, died Friday, March 2, 2001. A Georgia native, Mr. Thurmond was a son of Ellaree Wade, Alto, and Guy Dalton, Ila, and was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Dalton. He was employed as a logger. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, with the Rev. Doug Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery, Alto. Survivors include three daughters, Gail Sellers and Pam Dellinger, both of Danielsville, and Cynthia Bond, Royston; two sisters, Carol Dalton, Danielsville, and Ruth Kesler, Homer; seven brothers, Melvin Dalton, Lloyd Dalton and William R. Dalton, all of Danielsville, Charles Dalton and Earl Dalton, both of Colbert, Guy Dalton, Gainesville, and Gene Wade, Alto; and eight grandchildren. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Jesse Wood Toccoa Jesse Henry Wood, 95, died Friday, March 2, 2001. Mr. Wood was a son of the late Hinton and Lenora Wilson Wood, and was the widower of Eunice Ward Wood. He was retired from Trogdan Manufacturing Company and was a member of Toccoa Church of God. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Whitlock Mortuary with the Revs. Reginald Presley and Harlon Noles officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Memorial Gardens. Survivors include two daughters, Doris V. Bray, Hampton, Va., and Effie Mae Smith, Sumter, S.C.; two sons, L.H. (Luther) Wood, Cowpens, S.C., and William E. Wood, Toccoa; a sister, Ethel Epps, Athens; a brother, Luther Wood, Athens; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wood, 633 Hilltop Lane, Toccoa. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Elvie LaCount Toccoa Elvie Brock LaCount, 85, of 340 Northside Drive, died Friday, March 2, 2001. A native of Banks County, Mrs. LaCount was a daughter of the late Con and Mandy Vine Maxwell Brock, was the widow of Robert L. LaCount, and was preceded in death by Robert L. LaCount Jr. She was a lifelong resident of Habersham and Stephens County and was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Toccoa Church of Christ and the Ladies Bible Class. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Toccoa Church of Christ with Minister Aubrey Prestridge, and Mrs. Robert Gunn and Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Stephens Memorial Gardens. Survivors include two daughters, Louise Lathan and Johnnie Mae Payne, both of Toccoa; a son, Lewis LaCount, Toccoa; a stepdaughter, Shirley Weeks, Toccoa; four sisters, Florence Payne, Baldwin, Emily Simmons and Floyce Manus, both of Cornelia, and Eula Letson, Clarkesville; a brother, Doyle Brock, Martin, S.C.; five grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Toccoa Church of Christ Ladies Bible Class and are asked to assemble at 1:40 p.m. Monday. The family will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lathan, 8394 Riverdale Road, and will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Barbara Allen Colbert Barbara Jean Allen, 59, of 241 Archer Road, died Friday, March 2, 2001. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Allen was a daughter of the late Paul and Nell Phillips David, and was the widow of Cleveland Dewitt Allen. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Meadow Baptist Church cemetery with the Revs. Tony Lee and Ray Jenkins officiating. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah Epps and Dawn Renea Allen, both of Colbert, and Donna Thompson, Hull; a stepdaughter, Elaine Threlkeld, Ila; a stepson, Douglas Dewitt, Athens; two sisters, Frances Nelms, Jasper, and Mary Ann Wood ; a brother, Kenneth David, Elberton; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Eula Wilson Commerce Eula Gladys Wilson, 88, of 311 South Broad St., died Saturday, March 3, 2001. A Georgia native, Mrs. Wilson was a daughter of the late Rossie Brown. She was a sales clerk with Commerce Sports Wear. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wilson Family Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Betty F. Hanley, Hull, Elizabeth Nelms, Commerce, Linda Lassiter, Athens, and Sarah Raulerson, Homer; two sons, Dwight Wilson, Nicholson, and Johnny Wilson, Commerce; 34 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Margaret Pickens Easley, S.C. Margaret Williams Pickens, 77, of 202 South C St., died Saturday, March 3, 2001. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Pickens was a daughter of the late Claud Sanders and Mary McCurdy Williams. She was a retired employee with R. Carl Byars Insurance Agency. She was a member of Business and Professional Women's Club, Philathea Sunday School Class and Oneita Mahaffey Missionary Circle. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Robinson Funeral Home with the Revs. Lloyd Batson and David Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Frank W. Pickens; three sisters, Reba Beatenbaugh, Lillie Williams and Thelma Lang, all of Athens; a brother, Claude Williams, Athens; nieces and nephews. The family is at the home and will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Christian Ministries, P.O. Box 1774, Easley, S.C. 29641, Pickens County Free Medical Clinic, P.O. Box 1452, Pickens, S.C. 29671 or to a charity of choice. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Clarice Welch Athens Clarice Welch, 87, died Friday, March 2, 2001. A native of Itta Bena, Miss., Mrs. Welch was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rebecca Reese, and was the widow of Harmon K. Welch. She was a 40-year resident of Athens and was a homemaker. She was a member of Athens First Methodist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Athens Memory Gardens with Dr. Bill Britt officiating. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Winnie Carter Clayton Winnie Atwood Carter, 74, of Warwoman Road, died Friday, March 2, 2001. A native of Raleigh, Miss., Mrs. Carter was a daughter of the late Henry and Susie Anderson Atwood, and was the widow of Wallace Carter. She was a 37-year resident of Clayton and was a homemaker. She was a member of Clayton First Baptist Church and was the last surviving member of her family. Services will be at noon Monday at Clayton First Baptist Church with the Revs. Jeff Houston, J.C. Quilliams and Mike Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Hattie Dixon, Clayton, Renee Fanguy, Thibodaux, La., Andree' Panther, Toccoa, and Doris Owens, Clayton; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The families are at their respective homes and will receive friends from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at Hunter Funeral Home, Clayton. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Ruth Ann Higgins Danielsville Ruth Ann Higgins, 66, of 4619 Hudson River Church Road, died Saturday, March 3, 2001. A native of Athens, Ohio, Mrs. Higgins was a daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy Carsey Graham, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Leslie Sewell. She was employed with Wal-Mart. Survivors include her husband, James Curtis Higgins; a daughter, Linda Susan Morrison, Ila; a son, Billy Sewell, Florida; a brother, Pearl Graham, Ohio; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Brown's Funeral Home, Danielsville, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Squire Smith Athens Squire ''Preacher'' Smith, 67, of Pinewood Estates MHP-1465, Highway 29, Lot H4, died Thursday, March 1, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Smith was a son of the late Floyd and Ruby Edwards Smith Sr. He was a member of St. James A.M.E. Church. Services will be at noon Monday at Arnold Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Sarah Billups officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Magnolia Smith; three daughters, Denise Smith and Patricia Smith, both of Athens, and Alesia Johnson, Stephens; two sons, Frederick Smith and Patrick Smith, both of Athens; three sisters, Margaree Powers, Ruth Sims and Florida Smith, all of Athens; two brothers, Ruben Smith and Floyd Smith Jr., both of Athens; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 Bernice Parrish Toccoa Bernice Jeanine McAvoy Parrish, 71, died Saturday, March 3, 2001. A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Parrish was a daughter of the late B.M. and Mary Leola Stuckey McAvoy. She was a retired dietician for Stephens County Hospital and was of the Baptist faith. A private service will be held Monday at Whitlock Mortuary. Burial will be in Roselane Cemetery. Survivors include four sisters, Deloris Cheek and Alma Simmons, both of Toccoa, Brenda Pusser, Joshua, Texas, and Betty Odom, Mt. Carmel, Tenn.; two brothers, Frank McAvoy, Gautier, Miss., and Bill McAvoy, Churchill, Tenn.; nieces and nephews. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cheek and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the mortuary. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 9:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 JoAnn Hardin Thomson JoAnn J. Hardin, 69, of 916 Aelise St., died Friday, March 2, 2001. A native of Elizabethton, Tenn., Mrs. Hardin was a daughter of the late Paul I. and Evelyn L. Reynolds. He was a retired bank teller and secretary and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Hopkins funeral Home, Washington, with the Revs. Andy Witt and Calvin Ward officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Joni Hardin, Washington; and two sons, Chip Hardin and Ken Hardin, both of Washington. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald, Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 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 8:44 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2001 George Lester Martyn Watkinsville George Lester Martyn, 90, of 1181 Creek Hollow Run, formerly of 205 Glencrest Drive, Athens, died March 2, 2001. A native of Oglesby, IL, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth Entwistle Martyn. He had made his home in Athens since 1955 and was retired from General Time. Following his retirement, he was employed with Barron's Rental Center for 10 years. Mr. Martyn was a member of Athens First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Lord & Stephens Chapel, WEST with Rev. Grady Wigley officiating. Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Charlie Barron Sr., Irvin Escoe, Gary Escoe, David Potts, Doyle Foster and Kyle Pregler. Honorary pallbearers will be General Time retirees and employees. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Martyn of Watkinsville, formerly of Athens; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Patricia Martyn of Athens and Gerry and Eunice Martyn of Carrollton, Ohio; three sisters, Jeannie Zens, Myrt Martyn and Patricia Martyn, all of Oglesby, Il; three brothers, Bill Zens and Harold Martyn of Oglesby, Il, and Gordon and Clara Martyn of Joliette, Il; five grandchildren and spouses, Alanda and Mike Escoe, Ronnie Martyn, Thomas and Gerri Martyn, Sabrina Fowler and Cassandra Pregler; eight great-grandchildren, Jessica Martyn, Becka Martyn, Aimee Potts, Brittany Martyn, Chase Martyn, Hunter Martyn, Laura Butler and Adam Escoe; a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, West is in charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Sunday, March 4, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Sunday, March 4, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.