Clarke Co. GA - Obits from the Athens Daily News/Banner-Herald 28 Feb 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 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Jimmie Clarence Jones Bowman Jimmie Clarence Jones, 62, of 69 N. Broad St. died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001. A native of Elbert County, Mr. Jones was a son of the late Thomas Booth and Willena Sutton. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Bowman. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Morrison officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Phyllis Christian, Bowersville, Sandra Johnson, Athens, and Sabrina Jones, Royston; a foster daughter, Amanda Jones, Royston; two sons, Jimmy C. Jones, Hartwell, and Larry Norman, Elberton; a sister, Charlene Doe, Tampa, Fla.; a brother, John H. Sutton, Bowman; eight grandchildren; and four foster grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Jimmy C. Jones, 42 Sylvester Drive, Hartwell, and will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. today at Mack's Funeral Home, Hartwell. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Bernice A. Partlow Royston Bernice Anderson Partlow of 156 Partlow Road died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. Mrs. Partlow was a daughter of the late Joe and Lucinda Rucker Anderson. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. H.T. Butler officiating. Survivors include her husband, Larry Partlow; two daughters, Kimberly V. Partlow, Statesboro, and Crystal Partlow, Royston; a son, Larry Terrill Partlow, Hinesville; five sisters, Willie Sue Mattox, the Rev. Bobbie Paulk, Loretta Turman, Queen Canady and Callie Harris, all of Elberton; two brothers, Louis Anderson and James Anderson, both of Elberton; two foster brothers, Charlie Wells and Leon Noble, both of Elberton; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the residence. C.W. Phelps Funeral Home, Elberton, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Thelma Jean Crawford Flovilla Thelma Jean Terrell Crawford, 54, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Crawford was a daughter of Mamie Thelma Terrell Curry and the late T.C. Terrell Sr. She was a teacher and counselor in the Butts County school system for 29 years. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at China Grove Baptist Church, Flovilla. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Sims Crawford; a son, Sims DeShawn Crawford, Flovilla; her stepfather, the Rev. Marvin Curry; two sisters, Joann Shareff, Chicago, and Patricia Clark, Athens; three brothers, Marion C. Terrell Sr., Reginald B. Terrell and Thomas C. Terrell II, all of Athens. Trice Funeral Home, Thomaston, and Winfrey's Mutual Funeral Home, Athens, have charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Lucile Jackson Smith Stockbridge Lucile Jackson Smith, of 4653 Flat Bridge Road, formerly of 445 Somerset Drive, Athens, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001. A native of Athens, Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late John and Josephine Strickland Jackson. She was retired as a librarian from Clarke County Board of Education and was a member of First African Methodist Episcopal Church, Athens. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First African Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dr. R. LaSure officiating. Survivors include three daughters, Angeline D. Smith, Thomasine W. Smith and Michelle S. Hayes; a son, Dr. Michael V. Smith; four sisters, A. Lea Allen, Hazel J. Terrell, the Rev. Josephine Smith and Elise Wilson; two brothers, John T. Jackson and A.C. Jackson; and six grandchildren. The family is at the residence of Hazel J. Terrell, 440 Vincent Drive, Athens. Winfrey's Mutual Funeral Home, Athens, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Milton P. Ferguson Jr. Easley, S.C. Milton Ponder Ferguson Jr., 76, of 105 Nancy Drive died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001. A native of Pickens County, S.C., Mr. Ferguson was a son of the late Milton Ponder Sr. and Marie McCoy Ferguson. He was retired from Fluor Daniel and was a member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church. Services will be at noon Thursday in Hillcrest Memorial Park and Garden with the Rev. Dr. Doug Ferguson officiating. Survivors include his wife, Sybil Ellison Ferguson; two daughters, Linda Moody, Calhoun Falls, S.C., and Judy Crowe, Easley; two sons, the Rev. Dr. Doug Ferguson, Lavonia, and Gary Ferguson, Easley; three sisters, Doris Mason and Patsy Pepper, both of Six Mile, S.C., and Diane Powell, Easley; two brothers, Joe Earl Ferguson, Florida, and Gene Ferguson, Greenville, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family is at the residence and will receive friends from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Thursday at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home, Pickens, S.C. Announcement provided by Hamby Funeral Home, Lavonia. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Henry Clayton Smith Sr. Ellijay Henry Clayton Smith Sr., 69, of John Teems Road died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Smith was a son of the late Henry Lawrence Smith and Hilda Harrison Smith and was the widower of Mary Jean Smith. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Ellijay First Baptist Church. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Mount Vernon Baptist Church with the Revs. Bryan Hensley, Russell Hood and Cliff Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Yukon Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Fiolich, Summerville, and Gina Painter, Ellijay; five sons, Henry Smith, Paul Smith, Jason Smith, Richard Smith and Dan Bonner, all of Ellijay; two sisters, Jessie Streat, Waycross, and Barbara Cleveland, New Mexico; two brothers, Larry Smith and George Smith, both of Carlton; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be John Roberson, Alan Burton, Randy Taylor, Chris Padgett, Ron Towns and Richard Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Robertson, Byron Smith, Michael Padgett and Warren Padgett. Bernhardt Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Announcement provided by Lord and Stephens Funeral Homes. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Vivian Lewis Poliquin Athens Vivian Lewis Poliquin, 80, of 290 Westwood Drive died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. A native of Hammond, Ill., Mrs. Poliquin was a daughter of the late Bertram and Esther Gadd Lewis and was the widow of Francis Poliquin. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include a daughter, Annette Dodsworth, Englewood, Ohio; two sons, Thomas Poliqiun, Dayton, Ohio, and Michael Poliquin, Athens; three sisters, Norma Jean Hirsch, Atascadero, Calif., Harriett Helen Smith, Columbus, Ohio, and Marvel Harmon, Tipp City, Ohio; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Bernstein Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Rita Wilson Harrington Greensboro Rita Wilson Herrington, 45, of 216 N. Laurel Ave. died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. A native of Baldwin, Mrs. Harrington was a daughter of Phoebe Brown Slocomb, Greensboro, and the late Herchel Wilson. She was a housewife and was a member of Union Point Worship Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Union Point Worship Center with the Rev. Johnny Barrett officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Union Point. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Larry Herrington; two daughters, Amy H. Lankford and P.J. Herrington, both of Greensboro; three sons, Chris Herrington, Greensboro, Phil Herrington and John Herrington, both of Union Point; a sister, Teri Wilson Baker, Winder; a brother, Rodney Wilson, Covington; and eight grandchildren. Callaway Funeral Home, Union Point, has charge of arrangements. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 James Jordan Hartwell James Ollie Jordan, 60, of 94 Johnny St. died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. A native of Hart County, Mr. Jordan was a son of the late Idell and Lillie Chitwood Jordan. He was retied from BASF Maintenance and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Strickland Funeral Home with the Revs. Carl McGaha and Bert Synan officiating. Burial will be in Cross Roads Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Tina Jordan Thomas; two sisters, Martha Sue Eaverson, Clarkston, and Frances Alewine, Canon; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Billy Whitmire, James Coker, Jerry Beatenbough, Charles Miller, John Parnell and Gael Williams. The family is at the residence of Tina and Shannon Thomas, 4399 Georgia Highway 145, Carnesville. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Charlie Jordan Canon Charlie Lee Jordan, 74, of 1383 Jackson Bridge Road died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001. A native of Franklin County, Mr. Jordan was a son of the late Fate and Neil Dove Jordan. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Franklin County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, with the Rev. Paul Hood officiating. Burial will be in Middle River Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include a special friend, Helen Garner, Canon; a sister, Grace Reidling, Toccoa; nieces and nephews. The family is at the residence of Beverly Bennett, 35 New Canon St., Canon, and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Louella Blalock Lawrenceville Louella McCroskey Blalock, 74, of 466 Sancho Drive died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Blalock was a daughter of the late Spencer and Ella Galbert McCroskey and was the widow of Frank Blalock. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Sturdevant. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church and was retired from Georgia Baptist Assembly, Toccoa. Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Acree-Davis Funeral Home, Toccoa, with Pastor Whitt officiating. Burial will be in Zebulon Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Jeannie Staton, Lawrenceville, Ann Nix, Roswell, Betty Gregory, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Connie Osburn, Easley, S.C.; three sons, Paul Blalock, Dallas, Ga., Clinton Blalock, Buford, and Douglas Blalock, Kennesaw; a sister, Eva Ramey, Toccoa; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc. OBITUARIES Story last updated at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 Tom Simmons Toccoa George Thomas ''Tom'' Simmons, 93, of 1000 Poplar Court died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001. A native of Stephens County, Mr. Simmons was a son of the late Willis Harvey and Addie Clark Simmons. He was a carpenter and was a member and deacon of Hill Street Baptist Church, where he was a former choir member. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Acree-Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Garrison officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Alma McAvoy Simmons; three daughters, Mary Thompson and Norma Brewer, both of Toccoa, and Helen Craft, Claxton; two sons, Freddie Simmons, Conyers, and Willis Simmons, Eastanollee; a sister, Cora Simmons, Toccoa; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Butsch, Greg Brewer, Gary Crumbley, Doug Simmons, Steve Simmons and Tommy McBride. The family is at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Simmons, Buena Vista Drive, and will receive friends from 12:30-2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Athens Daily News, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001 This article published in the Athens Daily News on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Šopyright 2001 Athens Newspapers Inc.