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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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Hoyt Winn Elberton Jeptha Hoyt Winn, 95, of Spring Valley Health Care Center, formerly of Bowman, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Winn was a son of the late Warren P. Winn Sr. and Minnie Hilliard Winn. He was retired form the United States Postal Service and was a member of the Bowman United Methodist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hicks Funeral Home with Rev. Sharon Waters and Kirk Bozeman officiating. Survivors include his wife, Annie Ruth Fleming Winn; two sons, Kenneth Winn, Elberton and Rev. Jim Winn, Hartwell; a brother, Warren P. Winn, Jr., Royston; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1-9 today at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Eddie Smith Loganville Eddie B. Smith, 91, died Monday, May 14, 2001. A native of Walton County, Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late R. Paul Burson and Elizabeth Nancy Treadwell Burson. She was a graduate of University of Georgia and Iowa State University. She established a child nursery program while on staff at East Texas State University of Georgia and helped establish an early child development program while at the University of Georgia. She was a member of Monroe First Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Arthur Bowick Funeral Home with Revs. Frank Johnson and Robert Franklin officiating. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd L. Smith; a sister, Pauline B. White, Athens; nieces and nephews. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Janette W. Griffeth Danielsville Janette, W. Griffeth, 88, of 618 Griffeth Road died Sunday, May 13, 2001. A native of Madison County, Mrs. Griffeth was a daughter of the late Jack Andrew and Lynn Dillard Williams, and was a widow of J. Dwight Griffeth, Sr. She was retired from New Way Dry Cleaners. She was a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church, where she was active in the Ladies Overcomers Sunday School Class, Moon's Grove Super Senior Adult Group, and the Moon's Grove Ladies Prayer Circle. Services were Tuesday at Moon's Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Lee officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Bobbie Griffeth Freeman, Jefferson, Anne Griffeth Sisk, Danielsville; two sons, Dwight Griffeth, Jr., Danielsville, Thomas J. Griffeth, Jefferson; a sister, Serena D. Williamson, Hull; a brother, Dillard M. Williams, Langham, Md.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Griffeth, Joe Griffeth, Jason Griffeth, Tim Arthur, Randy Barrett, and Alton Rowe. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga. 30604. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Kenneth Sauls Winder Kenneth Sauls, 55, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001. A native of Clarke County, Mr. Sauls was a son of the late Robert L. and Mary Sue Sauls. He was a retired auto mechanic and worked for Barrow County for a number of years. Services will be at 2 p.m. at today at Smith Funeral Home with Revs. Jim Elliot and Rusty Newman officiating. Survivors include two sisters, Reba Elrod and Nancy Barnes, both of Winder; a son, Robert ''Bobby'' Sauls, Dahlongea; nieces and nephews. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Violet V. Wells Athens Violet V. Wells, 78, of 181 Camp Halinan Road died Monday, May 14, 2001. A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Wells was a daughter of the late Noel and Jennie Thompson, and was a widow of Hoke Smith Wells. She was retired from Central Soya Poultry and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East with Rev. Don Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Gloria L. Dixon, Athens; two brothers, Bobby Jack Wells, Winterville, and Larry Ray Wells, Tahlequah, Okla.; ten grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bobby Wells, Andy Wells, Robbie Dixon, Michael Wells, Randy Wells, and Jeff Smith. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Lilly Bryant Athens Lilly Marie Bryant, 101, died Sunday, May 13, 2001. A native of Oconee County, S.C., Mrs. Bryant was a daughter of the late John Taylor and Hariett Elizabeth Smith Lee, and was a widow of Alvin Bryant. She was a member of the Tuckson United Methodist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lester Cemetery withy Rev. Tom F. Lang officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Survivors include a step-daughter, Myrtie L. Warner, Bedford, Texas; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bridges Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Fay Adams Auburn Fay Adams, 48, died Friday, May 11, 2001. A native of Barrow County, Mrs. Adams was a daughter of Lucy H. Adams and the late Jack Watson Adams. She worked at St. Mary's Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for 21 years. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith's Funeral Home with Rev. Shufford Jones officiating. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include a brother, Larry Adams, Auburn. The family will receive friends before the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga. 30604. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 'Tom' LeCroy Toccoa Thomas Alexander ''Tom'' LeCroy, 78, of 261 Rothell Road died Monday, May 14, 2001. A native of Franklin County, formerly of Stephens County, Mr. LeCroy was a son of the late Willie Coleman and Clara Brown LeCroy. He was owner of Galaxy Appliance and furniture and was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was a member and treasurer of Calvary Baptist Church and a member of Berea Sunday School Class. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Whitlock Mortuary with Revs. Dennis Petty and Kevin Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Stephens Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Banks LeCroy; a daughter, Shirley Towe, Toccoa; a son, Ray LeCroy, Toccoa; four sisters, Gladys Crump, Louise Collins, and Tommie McCollum, all of Toccoa, and Eula Mae McFarlin, Carnesville; a brother, Jimmy LeCroy, Toccoa. ; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bradley Collins, Roger Andrews, Jimmy Cash, Roy Payne, Larry Nix, and David Shirley. The family is at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons, P.O. Box 663, Toccoa, Ga. 30577. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 'Skip' Teasley Hartwell Inman ''Skip'' Teasley, 67, of 92 Sanders Street died Saturday, May 12, 2001. A native of Hart County, Mr. Teasley was a son of the late Fayete and Opal Martin Teasley. He was a member of St. James C.M.E. Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. James C.M.E. Church with Pastor Hulbert Langston officiating. Survivors include his wife Edna Teasley; two sons, Richard Teasley and Rodney Teasley, both of Hartwell; three sisters, Ophelia Jackson, Atlanta, Raye Robertson, Hartwell, Georthia Swift, Toccoa; four brothers, Billy Gaines, Clinton Teasley, both of Hartwell, Herman Teasley, Stone Mountain, Aurnett Teasley, Philadelphia, Pa.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mack's Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Bodie Jones Elberton Bodie J. Jones, 86, of 296 Tate Street died Monday, May 14, 2001. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Jones was a son of the late James William and Louis Missouri Bell Jones, and was a widower of Willena Ray Jones. He was a City Councilman for 16 years and served two terms at Mayor Pro-tem. He coached little league baseball for nine years. He was a thirty second degree mason and was a Shriner. He was a member of Elberton First United Methodist Church where he was a choir member for 41 years. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hicks Funeral Home with Dr. Wallace Wheeles and Rev. Steve Fenlon officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Bodie Wayne Jones and Kim Ray Jones, both of Elberton; two sisters, Irene Riley, Elberton, and Blanche Lindsay, Lake Junaluska; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Dunnett, Kevin Jones, Brad Jones, Jimmy Riley, Mike Bouchillon, and Hal Bouchillon. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Henry Wildonger Lexington Henry William Wildonger, 63, of 276 Taylor Road died May 15, 2001. A native of Sikesville, N.J., Mr. Wildonger was a son of the late Henry and Regina Olive Smires Wildonger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Jane Wildonger. He was retired from the United States Navy and lived in the area since 1987. He was employed with Carrier Transicold. Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Wildonger, Lexington; a son, Henry Wildonger, Jr., Commerce; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 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 10:11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 Iona Hayes Statham Iona Hayes, 58, of 4901 Monroe Highway died Saturday, May 12, 2001. Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Dante Tobias officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Alberta Ledora Hayes, Bonnie Celena, both of Statham; seven sons, Booker Eugene Hayes, Earl Raymond Hayes, Sampson Conrad Hayes, Derrick Newton Hayes, Luellyn Hayes and Malcolm Osborn Hayes, all of Statham, and Perry Antonio Hayes, Germany; three sisters, Sallie Pearl Scott, Monroe, Alberta Curry, Watkinsville, and Magelene James, Augusta; three brothers, Joe Louis Scott, Athens, Daniel Reese Scott, Hull, and Frank Perry Scott, Statham. Accepting flowers and monetary donations. Mack and Payne Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald , Tuesday, May 15, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, May 16, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.