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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 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 Thomas Zack Moody, Sr. Alto Thomas Zack Moody Sr., 79, of Apple Pie Ridge Road died Tuesday, April 19, 2001. A native of Haywood, N.C., Mr. Moody was a son of the late Thurmond and Faye Price Moody. He was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Whitfield Funeral Home, Baldwin with the Rev. Ronald Mote and David Terrell officiating. Survivors include his wife, Molly Myers Moody; two daughters, Jean Turner, Baldwin, and Leasie Fleming, Hull; four sons, Tommy Moody and Jim Moody, both of Cornelia, Jack Moody, Baldwin, and Bobby Moody, Alto; a sister, Bessie Fulbright, Waynesville, N.C.; a brother, Clarence Moody, Waynesville, N.C.; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Thursday, April, 19, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Thursday, April 19, 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 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 Sara Hood Birmingham, Ala. Sara Grapell Dyer Hood, 83, died Monday, April 16, 2001. A native of Union County and formerly of Habersham County, Mrs. Hood was a daughter of the late Joseph Albert Dyer and Nina Collins Dyer. She graduated from Piedmont College and was a school teacher in Columbus and Atlanta. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Whitfield Funeral Home, Demorest, with the Rev. Byron McEachern officiating. Survivors include her husband John M. Hood, Atlanta; a daughter, Patsy Hood Holly, Mesa, Ariz.; two sons, Hugh M. Hood and Jack B. Hood, both of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Desma Fry, Demorest; two brothers, Odell Dyer, Gainesville, and Watson Dyer, Cave Springs; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brookhaven Baptist Church, 1294 North Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta, Ga., 30319. Athens Daily News, Thursday, April 19, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Thursday, April 19, 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 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 Glen Moyer Twin Associated Press GREENVILLE, Ohio -- A retired schoolteacher who was listed with his brother in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest twins in the world has died at age 105. His twin brother, Dale, lives in Alvordton, Ohio, where the twins were born June 20, 1895. Their parents named them after valleys -- a glen and a dale. ''My brother stayed with the land and became a farmer, and I became a teacher,'' Glen Moyer said in 1995, when the two turned 100. ''We went separate ways in life physically, but we have always been close spiritually.'' Moyer taught at several schools and was principal at one before retiring in 1964. On his 100th birthday, he received 185 greeting cards from former students and friends. Before taking up teaching, Moyer was a pastor of the Cincinnati Church of the Brethren, and he remained active with the church. He said he lived long because ''I didn't smoke or drink or do anything God would disapprove of." Moyer was a veteran of World War I, serving in France with the U.S. Army. Moyer's wife, Mabel, died June 3. Besides his twin brother and daughter, he is survived by a sister, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. This article published in the Athens Daily News on Thursday, April 19, 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 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 Charles Coley Alto Charles Coley, 52, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001. A native of Habersham County, Mr. Coley was a son of Rev. Corbin and Edna Coley and was the widower of Mae Crocker Coley. He was a mechanic and was a member of the Cornelia Masonic Lodge. He was of the Baptist faith. Services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Home with the Rev. Clyde Garrison officiating. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include, a daughter, Carla Lee, Mount Airy; a son, Eddie Coley, Alto; two sister, Beverly Holcomb, Baldwin and Gwen Ivester, Alto; two brothers, Melvin Coley, Baldwin, and Reggie Coley, Clarksville; and three grandchildren. The family is at the residence of his parents, 519 Underwood Road and will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Thursday, April 19, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Thursday, April 19, 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 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 James Alexander Athens James Wagner ''Bo'' Alexander Jr., 56, died Saturday, April 14, 2001. A native of Athens, Mr. Alexander was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James Wagner and Corinne Ball Alexander, and a brother, Peter Field Alexander. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Paul Hutchinson Jr. (Cissy), of Athens; a brother, Kirk Walker Alexander, of Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at Saint James United Methodist Church with the Rev. Grady Wigley officiating. Internment followed in Oconee Hill Cemetery. A man of remarkable courage and good humor, he inspired all who know him. His focus on faith and the well being of his fellow man, despite disability caused by cerebral palsy, conveyed his positive attitude toward life. He never allowed his physical limitations to deter him from energetically contributing to countless charitable and honorable causes. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Saint James United Methodist Church, 111 West Lake Drive, Athens, Ga. 30606, the American Red Cross, 1297 South Milledge Ave., Athens, Ga. 30605, United Cerebral Palsy, 3300 Northeast Expressway, Building 9, Atlanta, Ga. 30341, or to United Way of Northeast Georgia, 1060 Gaines School Road, Athens, Ga. 30605. Bridges Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Thursday, April 19, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Thursday, April 19, 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 9:38 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 Fausta Mattox Odil Athens Fausta Mattox Odil of Athens, Georgia was born in Stewardson, Illinois, January 11, 1911. She passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at the age of 90. Mrs. Odil was a daughter of the late John B. Mattox and Una Hildebrand Mattox, and widow of the late Guy A. Odil. She was a former secretary with Tennessee Valley Authority, Duke University, and the Sixth Naval District in Charleston, South Carolina. After World War II, she retired from secretarial work and became a full time homemaker. Mrs. Odil was a member of the Prime Time Presbyterians and active in the Women's Organization. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Odil and Gregory Krakow; two granddaughters, Yana and Amanda Lasley; four sisters, Ellen Stringer, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Hassanah Bligh and Maria Mattox, both of Pasadena, Calif., and Annabelle D'Aprix, Ventura, Calif.; four brothers, Donovan Mattox, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., William H. Mattox, Ft. Payne, Ala., James N. Mattox, Hermitage, Tenn., and Dr. K.F. Mattox, Springfield, Tenn. She was proceeded in death by her brother, John B. Mattox. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2001. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church, Athens or Hospice House, St. Mary's Hospice, 1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite B, Athens. Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald , Thursday, April 19, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Thursday, April 19, 2001. send flowers to this funeral share your memories email the editor send this notice to a friend Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.