Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 5 May 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 James W. Burroughs Athens James W. Burroughs, 78, formerly of the Neese Community died Thursday, May 3, 2001. A native of Madison County, Mr. Burroughs was a son of the late D.I. and Pinkie C. Martin Burroughs. He was a retired farmer, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and a veteran of the United States Army. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville with the Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Frances Sigman Elberton Frances Alexander Sigman, 69, of 127 Lake Forest Drive died Friday, May 4, 2001. A native of Pike County, Mrs. Sigman was a daughter of the late Johnnie C. Alexander an Lottie King Alexander. She was a homemaker and a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of Elberton First United Methodist Church. Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Elbert First United Methodist Church with Revs. Jack Bozeman, Bill Eaton, and Wallace E. Wheeles officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Thomas F. ''Tom'' Sigman, Jr.; two daughters, Tamara Key and Twyla Lovinggood, both of Elberton; and seven grandchildren. The family will be at the residence, and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Berry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Save the Child Ministries, 527 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, Ga. 30606. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Carolyn Hunt Elberton Carolyn Morrison Hunt, of Wildwood Apartments #17 died Thursday, May 3, 2001. Mrs. Hunt was a daughter of the late Farris Morrison, Sr., and Mamie Jones Morrison. She was a member of Rock Branch Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Rock Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Strong officiating. The body will be placed at the church at 2 p.m. Survivors include three sisters, Delores Morrison, Ander-son, S.C., Thelma Bowens, Hartwell, and Jacquelyn Mor-rison, Glendale, Ariz.; two brothers, Farris Morrison and Kenneth Morrison, both of Elberton; and several aunts. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Ruby Barber High Shoals Ruby Barber, 81, died Friday, May 4, 2001. A native of Ogelthorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Gus and Arzinne Carter Barber. She was a resident of this area all of her life and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East with Rev. William Anglin officiating. Burial will be in Winterville Cemetery. Survivors include a nephew, Thomas Barber, Watkinsville; and several great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be W.J. Maddox, Charles Carter, Jack Carter, Tim Haller, Calvin Barber, Kevin Hamilton, and Troy Callaway. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Phillip Bonner Shoshone, Idaho Phillip Michael Bonner, 47, of 104 S. Greenwood #12 died Thursday, May 3, 2001. A native of Morgan County, Mr. Bonner was a son of Sara Nell Mobley Bonner and the late Carrol G. Bonner. He was an auto mechanic. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Simmons Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Scarborough officiating. Burial will be in Buckhead City Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Loretta Bonner; two daughters, Shelly Bonner, Buckhead, and Hope Bonner, Winder; five step-daughters, Charlotte Mae Evans, Shoshone, Idaho, Tamara Gabbard Southport, N.C., Lisa Allen, Perry, Kathi Strickland, Jefferson, and Christi Fitzpatrick, Hoschton; a son, Carroll Justin Bonner, Jacksonville, Fla.; and a sister, Kathy Armistead, Monroe. The family will receive friends form 10-4 p.m. today at Simmons Funeral Home. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Margaret Jordon Bowman Margaret Louise Dickerson Jordon, 71, of Hart Care Center, Hartwell, died Wednesday, May 3, 2001. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Jordon was a daughter of the late Bodie and Vanna Beggs Dickerson, and was a widow of Ralph Jordon. She was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Jordon. She was a retired seamstress for Rogain Industries and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Faith Baptist Church with Revs. David Coker and Kenneth Hendrix officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m. Survivors include two daughters, Rita Cash, Carnesville, and Margie Wilkins, Elberton; a son, Paul Jordon, Elberton; two brothers, Carl Dickerson and Sammy Dickerson, both of Elberton; six sisters, Nita Nash, Norcross, Miriam Stephens, Marietta, Anna Turner, Jackie Thompson, and Mary Ann Jones, all of Elberton, and Lavonia Turner, Carlton; and six grandchildren. Hicks Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Edward Washington Pacific Grove, Calif. Edward Michael Washington, 33, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001. A native of San Francisco, Calif., Mr. Washington was a student at the naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and was a Lt. in the United States Navy for 14 years. He was a graduate of Clark Central High School and Georgia Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Naval Postgraduate School Chapel. Survivors include his father, Allen W. Washington, Albuquerque, N.M. The Paul Mortuary has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Kenneth Robbins Siloam Kenneth Michael Robbins, 44, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001. A native of Greene County, Mr. Robbins was a son of the late Charlie Robbins. He was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church, White Plains. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Flat Rock Church cemetery with Rev. Dave Heath officiating. Survivors include his mother, Louvenia Robbins; a daughter, Shanta Robbins, Siloam; two sons, Kelvin B. Robbins and Cedric R. Robbins, both of Siloam; six sisters, Jeannette Mapp, Greensboro, Carrie S. Champion, Elnora Smith, Elaine Brown, Lori Alexander, and Sheryll Kilpatrick, all of Siloam; and a brother, Frank Robbins, Siloam. Watts Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Anna Alliston Madison Anna Elizabeth Alliston, 76, of 1460 Lower Apalachee Road died Friday, May 4, 2001. A native of Morgan County, Mrs. Alliston was a daughter of the late William Nesbit Alliston and Anna Viola Gilstrap. She was a library assistant. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Madison City Cemetery with Rev. Tom Kerr officiating. Survivors include a niece, Martha Welch, Madison. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m today at the Simmons Funeral Home. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Dora Lawrence Alto Dora Ausburn Lawrence, 91, of Hollingsworth Community died Thursday, May 3, 2001. A native and life-long resident of Banks County, Mrs. Lawrence was a daughter of the late Grant and Daisy Pressley Ausburn, and was a widow of James B. Lawrence. She was preceded in death by sons, James Lawrence, Johnny Lawrence, Pete Lawrence, and Rudolph Ausburn. She was a homemaker and a member of Damascus Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Whitfield Funeral Home with Revs. Gene Todd and Billy Burrell officiating. Survivors include three daughters, Latrelle Lawrence, Baldwin, Ruby Nell Cochran, Carnesville, and Isabelle Gosnell, Colbert; three sons, Doc Lawrence, Alto, Howard ''Gray'' Lawrence, Baldwin, and Wayne Lawrence, Homer; two sisters, Monteen Poole and Marie Mealor, both of Toccoa, and Belle Wade, Alto; 24 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Lois Poole Homer Lois Darymple Poole, 95, of 4164 Hwy 198 died Thursday, May 3, 2001. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Poole was a widow of Hubert Poole. She was a retired school teacher of 37 years. She was a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church and the Ladies Adult Bible Class. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Nails Creek Baptist Church with Revs. Edward Patterson and Paul Robinson officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2:30 p.m. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will be at their respective homes. Whitlock Mortuary has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Terry Hansen Demorest Terry Lee Hansen, 47, of John Tench Road died Wednesday, May 2, 2001. A native of Habersham County, he was a son of the late Clifford and Louise Merck Jones. He was employed with Baycor Manufacturing for five years. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Whitfield Funeral Home with Rev. J.R. Elrod officiating. Burial will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Wagoner Hansen; a daughter, April Marie Hansen, Demorest; two sons, Stacey Lee Hansen, Lawrenceville, and Allen Lee Hansen, Demorest; a step-son, Scottie Marcus, Demorest; a sister, Helen Hunnicutt, Cornelia; a brother, Robert ''Bobby'' Hansen, Cornelia; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Betty Garner Greensboro Betty Lane Wise Garner, 62, of 1030 Quail Ridge Way died Thursday, May 3, 2001. A native of Richland County, S.C., Mrs. Garner was a daughter of the late Lane Vernon and Roxie Nichols Wise. She graduated from High School in South Carolina and The University of South Carolina. She was a homemaker and a member of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church with Father John Via officiating. Survivors include her husband, Robert Alexander Garner, Jr.; a daughter, Elizabeth Morrison, Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Robert Alexander Garner III, North Augusta, S.C.; a sister, Judy Wise, Marietta; a brother, Larry V. Wise, Raleigh, N.C; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends at their home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. McCommons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 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 10:05 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2001 Billy Floyd Canon Mr. Billy James Floyd, 76, of 2642 Redwine Church Road, Canon, Georgia died Thursday May 3, 2001 at his home. Mr. Floyd was born in Hart County, December 10, 1924 son of the late L.T. and Agnes Dove Floyd. He was retired from the textile industry, a farmer and member of the Redwine United Methodist Church. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father in law, brother and a dear friend forever. Survivors include his wife, Sara Jo Stone Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Charles (Junior) Hendrix, Canon; a brother, George Floyd, Canon; three grandchildren, Burney Hendrix, Melody Roach, and Harold Roach, all of Canon; and two great-grandchildren, Whitney Roach and Bethany Roach, both of Canon. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard Floyd and Maylon Floyd. Funeral services for Mr. Floyd will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2001 at the Chapel of the Pruitt Funeral Home with Rev.John Wilksinson officiating. Burial will follow in Redwine U.M.C. cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Hall, Darby Hall, Bobby Floyd, Mike Floyd, Hugh Stone, Mark Stone, Jimmy Hendrix, John Randall, Joe Leferve, Sammy Beggs, Jerry Brown, and James Strickland. The body is at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to Redwine U.M.C. Building Fund c/o Mary Duke, 161 Well Rd. Hartwell Ga. 30643. The family is at the home of Charles and Diane Hendrix, 2256 Redwine Church Rd, Canon, Georgia. Pruitt Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald , Saturday, May 5, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, May 5, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.