Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 17 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 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 Cherie Jo Allen Union Point Cherie Jo Beeland Allen, of 611 Woodlawn Court, died Friday June 15, 2001. A native of Greene County, Mrs. Allen was a daughter of the late William Earl Beeland and the late Fannie Ruth Worsham. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Greenlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Lem Clark officiating. Survivors include her husband, J.T. Allen; a daughter, Chee Brown, Greensboro; four sons, Ricky Lindsey and Andy Lindsey, both of Greensboro, and Dennis Bradley and Scott Bradley, both of Union Point; a sister, Faye Branyan, Buckhead; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Callaway Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 Lois Arnold Athens Lois Bullock Arnold, 89, of 180 Alps Road, died Friday, June 15, 2001. A native of Hall County, Mrs. Arnold was a daughter of the late James Joseph and Clara Doster Bullock, and was the widow of Austin O. Arnold. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Don Fuller officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Annie Jo Harris, Lincoln, Ala., and Janet Sumpter, Snellville; two sons, Edwin Arnold, Macon, and Jimmy Arnold, Athens; a sister, Flo Wallace, Lawrenceville; a brother, James Bullock, Savannah; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Bernstein Funeral Home. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 Winnie Cheevers Toccoa Winnie L. Crump Cheevers, 78, of 112 Davis Ave., died Friday, June 15, 2001. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Cheevers was a daughter of the late Samuel Luther and Vinnie Vidame Aderholdt Crump, and was the widow of Aubrey Pruitt and Matt Cheevers. She was retired from Coats and Clark, Inc. after 36 years of service, and was a member of Hill Street Baptist Church. A private service will be held at a later date. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy Murphy, Toccoa, and Carol Canady, Royston; a son, Glenn Pruitt, Toccoa; a sister, Katie Crump, Toccoa; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Hill Street Baptist Church, Toccoa, Ga. 30577. Hamby Funeral Home, Lavonia, has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 James Eberhart Athens James Walter Eberhart, 77, of 210 Laurel Drive, died Saturday, June 16, 2001. A native of Colbert, Mr. Eberhart was a son of the late Hoyt Adam Eberhart and Mae Willie Burroughs Eberhart. He was retired owner of Eberhart Television Repair Service and was a World War II veteran. He served in Company A of the 133rd infantry where he fought in the European theater and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a member of Forest Heights Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Mike Purdy officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Ida Mae Burgess Eberhart; four daughters, Carol Slay, Winterville, Linda Iza, Bogart, Diane Brewer, Crawford, and Janice Sand, Athens; two sons, Jim Eberhart, Athens, and Steve Eberhart, Bishop; three sisters, Dot Brewer, Athens, Mary Carter and Louise Campbell, both of Fairburn; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jose Iza, 246 Deerfield Drive, Bogart, and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Bridges Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 Baby Harris Jacksonville, Fla. Baby Ettie Hammond Harris, 84, died Friday, June 15, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County and formerly of Hartwell, Mrs. Harris was a daughter of the late Robert Richard ''Bob'' and Lila Ettie Smith Hammond. She was a homemaker and a member of Hartwell First Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Elberton First Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Fenlon officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Ettie Elizabeth ''Beth'' Harris Campbell, Elberton; a son, David Alexander Harris, Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Mildred Hammond Carpenter, Elberton, and Lucille Hammond Warren, Roswell; and six grandchildren. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. The family is at the home of Richard and Beth Campbell, 1280 Welcome Church Road, Elberton. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Berry Funeral Home, Elberton, has charge of arrangements. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 Johnny Hewett Lincolnton Johnny Hewett, 72, died Friday, June 15, 2001. A native of Augusta, Mr. Hewett was an accountant and a certified financial planner, and was owner of Padgett Business Services of Augusta and Hewett Financial Services. He was a member of Warren Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. at Monday at Warren Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Doss and Dr. Jim Atkins officiating. Burial will be in West View Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Joyce M. Hewett; two sons, David Hewett, Augusta, and Thomas Hewett, Grovetown; a sister, Julianne McCraney, Augusta; and six grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Hawley-Hewett Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Platt's Funeral Home, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Warren Baptist Church Building Fund, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, Ga. 30909. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:32 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 Frances Mize Athens Frances I. Mize, 82, of 180 Epps Bridge Road, died Friday, June 15, 2001. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Mize was a daughter of the late Edgar and Lula Belle Mize. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Tuckston United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Curry officiating. Survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Rudy, Portsmouth, Va.; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:33 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 Norvin Nelms Jackson, S.C. Norvin Cleo Hilliard Nelms, 84, of 221 Goodman St., died Friday, June 15, 2001. A native of Elbert County, Mrs. Nelms was a daughter of the late Frank and Pearl Rousey Hilliard, and was the widow of Ralph Elbert Nelms. She was a homemaker and was the last member of her immediate family. She was a member of Royston Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, with the Rev. Danny Barton officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Memorial Gardens-South. Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Timms, Jackson, S.C.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; and a step-great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Allen Timms, Billy Ergle, Blake Cochran, Jeff Jordan, Jimmy Ergle and Bernie Harper. The family is at the home of Jeff and Shannon Jordan, Ridge Road, Eastanollee, and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:33 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 James Patrick Sr. Colbert James Clinton Patrick Sr., 54, of 2410 Hardeman Morris Road, died Friday, June 15, 2001. A native of Madison County, Mr. Patrick was a son of Mary Huff Scoggins and the late Raymond Patrick Sr. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, with the Rev. Cecil Holcombe officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Cemetery. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Nancy Patrick; two daughters, Sherry Patrick Lavender, Monroe, and Christine Patrick, Colbert; four sons, David Patrick, James Patrick Jr., Ronnie Patrick and Donnie Patrick, all of Colbert; and a sister, Ethel Scoggins, Colbert. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:33 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 Harold Smith Elberton Harold Leon ''Bob'' Smith, 70, of 1327 Golf Course Road, died Friday, June 15, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Smith was a son of Garland M. Smith, Elberton, and the late Annie Julia Tiller Smith. He was a Korean War army veteran where he earned a Purple Heart Medal, and was owner of Smith's Refrigeration Service. He was a member of Falling Creek Baptist Church. Services will be at Hicks Funeral Home Monday at Hicks Funeral Home with the Revs. Steve Forsythe and Jack McVeigh officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Elizabeth Edwards Smith; a daughter, Carol Oglesby, Elberton; a sister, Stella Angel, Elberton; a brother, J. Marion ''Pete'' Smith, Elberton; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be members of the Georgia National Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Angel, Jimmy Barker, Lanier Oglesby, Alec Guest, Ben Oglesby, Steve Wallace, Kyle Armstrong and Frank Casey. The families are at their respective homes and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 17, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 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 11:33 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2001 ''Creek'' Middlebrooks Talmo Charles Preston ''Creek'' Middlebrooks, 67, of 145 Lois Lane, Talmo, Ga., died Saturday, June 16, 2001 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center from an extended illness. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Middlebrooks was born Nov. 21, 1933 a son of the late Anna Lucille Nard and Thomas Preston Middlebrooks. He was owner/operator of the Jefferson Chevron Station and was a member of Longstreet Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Elrod Middlebrooks, Talmo, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Lamar Faulkner, Talmo, Ga.; a daughter, Terri Middlebrooks, Talmo, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Herschel and Judi Middlebrooks, Derby, Kan.; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Lorraine Middlebrooks, Gray, Tenn.; grandchildren, Rod and Rachel Beatty, Angel Pinion, and Andrew Faulkner; great-grandchildren, Charley and Hunter Beatty, and Logan Pinion. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001 at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pete Martin officiating. Burial will be in Talmo Baptist Church, Talmo, Ga.. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2001 at Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Longstreet Baptist Church, Camp Ground Road, Cumming, Ga. 30040. Athens Banner-Herald, Sunday, June 16, 2001 This article published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, June 17, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.