Henry County Obituaries - May 2003

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Daily Herald, Henry Co., Ga. 
Thursday, May 1, 2003

Ellie Marie Partin O'CONNOR, age 43, died April 29, 2003.
Survivors include husband, David; daughter Krystal O'Connor; mother, Barbara Partin; brother Dennis Partin; sister, Frankie Partin.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland on Saturday, May 3rd at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Wilbur Scott officiating. At the request of the family, no flowers, please. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors McDonough/Stockbridge are in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.


Saturday, May 3, 2003

Suzanne Kitchens HANEY, age 32, of Stockbridge, died May 1, 2003.
She was enrolled as a student at Gordon College in the nursing program.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Haney; children, Ronald Bert George III, Rachel Ann George, Justin Talmadge Haney, Jennafer Lauren Haney, Jerry G. Haney Jr., Jaclyn Michel Coronado and Julie Haney Black; parents, Ellis and Ann Kitchens of Stockbridge; brothers, Mark Kitchens of Rex, Randy Kitchens of Cross Hill, S.C. and Greg Kitchens of Dawsonville; grandparents, Dorothy Watson of Fitzgerald; six grandchildren.Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Doug Drucker officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com Canon-Cleveland Funeral Director McDonough/Stockbridge in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.


Elaine Elrod MOCK, 61, of Stockbridge, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2003, at Henry Medical Center.
Survivors include mother, Nancy Elrod of Forest Park; sister and brother-in-law, Jeannie and Steven Tafoya of Fayetteville, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Helen Elrod of Winter Haven, Fla.; and nephews Robert and John Elrod of Winter Haven, Fla.
Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Parkway Garden Chapel. Visitation will be from 2 until 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Thomas L. Scroggs, Parkway Garden Chapel, of Forest Park, is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.


Monday, May 5, 2003
Frank W. SCOTT, 75, of Stockbridge, passed away on May 3, 2003, at Henry Medical Center. He proudly served as a Merchant Marine in WWII. He is survived by his wife Betty A. Scott; children, Linda Castleberry of Morrow, Randy Scott of Marietta, Kim L. Scott of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Christy Vazquez, Sierra Scott, Courtney Scott, Rebecca Scott and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 5, 2003, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Bowen Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Ford-Stewart Funeral Home Inc. Jonesboro/Stockbridge, (770) 210-2700, is handling arrangements.


Linda Gail BRUCE, 59, of Hampton, passed away Friday, May 2, 2003, at Henry Medical Center.Bruce was born in Henry County on Sept. 25, 1943, to Mrs. Trellis Goodman and the late Frank Goodman. She is also preceded in death by sisters, Brenda Thompson, Diane G. Reid; brothers, Leroy Goodman and Robert Goodman. Bruce was a former 911 dispatcher for Clayton County.
Survivors include husband Charles Kirkland of Ellenwood; daughter, Ladane Bruce of Hampton; son and daughter-in-law, Dewayne and Susan Bruce of Douglasville; grandchildren, Kristine Bruce, Christopher, Steven and Adam Bruce; sisters Bonnie Corley of Sunnyside, Rita Goodman Howard of Griffin, Lois Rentz of Griffin; brother Ferrell Goodman of Sunnyside; several nieces and nephews; soul mate, Amber Corley; adopted children Charles Kirkland Jr., Tonya Kirkland, Shane Kirkland and Wanda Barnes.
Funeral services were Sunday in the chapel of the Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. The Rev. Marty Simpson and the Rev. Randy Rivers officiated. Interment followed in Griffin Memorial Gardens.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin, is handling arrangements.

Tuesday, May 6, 2003
Mr. John Kenneth O'QUINN, 71, of Lithonia, Ga., died May 4, 2003, at DeKalb Medical Center.
Mr. O'Quinn was born June 3, 1931, in Cook County, Ga., the son of the late Emma Ruth Cannon and John Briggs O'Quinn.
HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE U.S. NAVY IN THE KOREAN CONFLICT and was retired as an electronics sales engineer.
Mr. O'Quinn is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mrs. Helen Allen O'Quinn of Lithonia; children, Michael and Terri O'Quinn of McDonough, David and Nancy O'Quinn of Chattanooga, Tenn., John O'Quinn Jr. of Lithonia and Jason O'Quinn of Centennial, Colo.; sisters, Jane O'Quinn of Lilburn, Ga., Nedra Carr of St. Louis, Mo., and Lana Ruth Gonzales of Conyers; and grandchildren, Jessica O'Quinn, Andrew O'Quinn and Shelby O'Quinn.
A memorial service for Mr. John O'Quinn will be Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at 2 p.m. at McDonough First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mack Riley officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Those who wish in lieu of flowers may make donations to The Salvation Army. Haisten Funeral Home n McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.


Mrs. Betty Loreta SHAW, 66, of Oxford, died Saturday May 3, 2003, at Embracing Hospice Care in Snellville.
She was born Oct. 7, 1936, in Wheeler County to the late James Olis and Annie Mae Stuckey Stonecypher and was a former resident of South Bend, Ind. Mrs. Shaw was a 1954 graduate of Henry County High School and after her children finished their educations, she returned to college and received her degree in business administration from Indiana University in South Bend. An Oxford resident since 1996, Mrs. Shaw was a member of Oxford Baptist Church, the Joy Sunday School class and the church choir. She was a devoted wife and mother.
Survivors include her husband, Gray A. Shaw of Oxford, Ga.; children, Michael Raymond Shaw of South Bend, Ind., and Sheryl Leigh Shaw and Susan Maxine Dunn, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; sisters, Lutrell Whitmire of El Reno, Okla., and Virginia Sadler of Rushville, Ind.; brother, Thomas Stonecypher of Rutledge, Ga.; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at Oxford Baptist Church in Oxford, Ga., with the Rev. Ron Gaynor and the Rev. Sean Nicks officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ALS Association, 1955 Monroe Drive N.E., P.O. Box 13427, Atlanta, GA 30324-4828.

Wednesday, May 7, 2003
Mrs. Janice Susan Ayers STEPHENS, age 45, of Locust Grove, Ga., died May 5, 2003 at Henry Medical Center.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Buddy F. Ayers in 1996.
She is survived by her husband, James Robert Stephens of Locust Grove; children, Buddy Franklin Morgan, Amy Carolyn Bricker, Michael Wallace Stephens and Tiffany Ann Stephens, all of Locust Grove; mother, Carolyn Ayers of McDonough; brothers, Larry Ayers and Keith Ayers of McDonough; grandchildren, Chelsea Morgan and Payton Michelle Morgan.
Funeral services for Susan Stephens will be Thursday, May 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rodger Burdett officiating. Interment will be at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Haisten Funeral Home-McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.

May 8, 2003
Raymond Lambert Sr.
Raymond Paul Lambert Sr., age 96, died of cardiac arrest at his home on Tuesday, May 6, 2003.
He was born Feb. 14, 1907 in Maryville, Tenn.
He was the last survivor of 15 children. He learned the value of hard work at a young age, working for the family sawmill. He and his brothers founded Lambert Brothers Inc., quarrying rock by hand and mule-drawn wagons, to construct such projects as the Blue Ridge Parkway, St. Lawrence Seaway, Norris Dam and the Oak Ridge project.
In the 1930s, he invented and patented the Lambert Automatic Skip now known as the "Dempster Dumpster." He proudly served in the European theater of World War II as a 310th combat engineer, known as "Pop" by many young soldiers. He returned to Lambert Brothers relocating to the Stockbridge quarry in Henry County, Georgia.
Lambert Brothers Inc. eventually merged into Vulcan Materials Company, a Fortune 500 company, in 1957 from which he retired in the 1970s.
Mr. Lambert was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, a 32nd degree Mason, Young Harris College Board of Trustees, Capital City Club and former director of Trust Company Bank of Henry County and the President's Council of Oglethorpe University.
Surviving are his loving wife, Lorraine Inman Lambert, daughter and son-in-law, Deanne and Perry Ellison of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Mary Lynn Lambert and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1;30 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Allison Williams and the Rev. William Schotanus officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at H.M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Young Harris College P.O. Box 275 Young Harris, Ga. or Shepherd Spinal Center 2020 Peachtree Road N.W. Atlanta, Ga. 30309.
H.M. Patterson & Son Spring Hill, 1020 Spring St. N.W. Atlanta, Ga. 30309 is in charge of arrangements. (404) 876-1022


Sunday, May 11, 2003

Bertha (Bert) Maynard CARROLL, age 62, of Bank Street, Tellico Plains, formerly of Jonesboro, Ga., passed away at 7:50 a.m. Thursday May 8, 2003 at U.T. Medical Center. Was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors are a daughter, Elizabeth Stewart and son, Gary Maynard, both of Williamson, Ga.; step-children, Stacey Howard, Brian Carroll, both of Marietta, Ga. and Wayne Carroll of Savannah, Ga.; seven grandchildren, one great grandson; Sisters and brothers in law, Bessie and Cecil Roach of Madisonville; Mary Koons of Vonore, Brenda and Bobby Hackler of Madisonville; sister-in-law Jeannette Russell of Vonore; several nieces and nephews.
Was preceded in death by mother Blanche Hobbs, brother, Austin (Bud) Russell.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Biereley-Hale Chapel in Madisonville, Tenn., with the Rev. Michael Roach officiating. Interment will be in Zion Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home in Madisonville, Tenn. (423) 442-4404.


Monday, May 12, 2003
Evelyn WALDEN, 98, of Lake City, died May 10, 2003, at Athena Rehab in Clayton County.
Services will be Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Ward's Fairview Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Glenn Anderson officiating. Interment will be in The Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home.
Walden was formerly employed with Montag Paper Co.
 Survivors include several nieces and nephews.

 

Melba June BASLER died May 10, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta. She was born Nov. 17, 1924, in Harriman, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed Hart and Blanche Hart Jones, of Wartburg, Tenn., and a brother, Alvin Hart, of Wartburg, Tenn.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles Harvey Basler Sr. of Stockbridge; three children, Brenda June Basler of McDonough, Charles Harvey Basler Jr. (Melinda Hewgley) of Knoxville, Tenn., and John Blanchard Basler (Sonya Teal) of McDonough; sister, Mildred Hart Dillon (John, deceased) of Wartburg, Tenn.; brother, Howard Hart (Jackie Bradley) of Ashdown, Ark.; grandchildren, Lawrence Herbert Redford Jr. of Rome, Tracey Lee Redford of McDonough, Charles Harvey Basler III (Terri Turner) of Hightstown, N.J., Andrew Hayes Basler (Alice Gallegos) of Atlanta, and Madison Teal Basler of McDonough; and great-grandchild, Amber Michelle Redford of Fort Worth, Texas.
Basler is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was of the Baptist faith. She took great pleasure in her family and wide circle of friends. She enjoyed a close relationship with her entire family. Her delight was all aspects of rearing children, continuing to the lives of the next generations. She grew up in Petros, Tenn., and Wartburg, Tenn., and spent most of her adult life in Knoxville, Tenn. She as postmistress at the University of Tennessee Knoxville when the UTK Post Office was in South College near Ayes Hall on "The Hill" and then at the Carolyn Brown Student Center on the UTK campus, before moving with her family to Atlanta in 1967.
In Atlanta she worked for Dr. Sheldon Soble, podiatrist, and Dr. G.T. Cullens, dentist, before her retirement. In addition, she maintained close friendships with special friends Marty Pressley and Peggy Duncan (recently deceased).
The family will receive friend at Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will begin Tuesday at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Leslie officiating. Interment will be on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, (770) 474-1231, is handling arrangements.

Daily Herald, Henry Co., Ga. 
Tuesday, May 13, 2003

Joe M. BARLOW Sr. died Sunday, May 11, 2003.
Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Lanette Barlow.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 in the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church with the body in state at noon. Dr. Spencer Frye will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara; son, Joe Barlow Jr. of Ellenwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Darrell Morrow of Stockbridge, and Becky and Tim Ard of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Will Cooper, Lindsey Cooper, Emily Morrow, Bryant Ard, Hannah Ard, and Caroline Ard; brothers, Hugh Barlow and Curtis Barlow; sisters, Willard Brown, Pauline Gentry, and Margaret McCormick.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Southside Chapel Funeral Home, Morrow is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2828.


John Edward DWYER, age 76, of McDonough, died Saturday, May 10, 2003, at Henry Medical Center.
Mr. Dwyer was born Nov. 22, 1926, in Montgomery County, N.Y., son of the late Anna R. Burke and Joseph A. Dwyer. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE U.S. ARMY.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 at St. James Catholic Church in McDonough with Father Mike Scerliza officiating. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15 at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Catherine Salamack Dwyer; children, Rosanna Lynn and Sam Boone of Stockbridge, David A. Dwyer of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Tim and Gina Dwyer of McDonough; grandchildren, Cayla Delaine Gibson, Amy Laura Boone, Lindsay Shay Turner, Anthony Dwyer, Ashley Dwyer, Laura MacGillivary, and Lindsey MacGillivary; great-grandsons, Chase Gibson and A.J. Turner.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.


John Calvin FOSTER, age 78, of Stockbridge, died Sunday, May 11, 2003.
Mr. Foster was born August 3, 1924, son of the late William Weymon Foster Sr. and Freida Brown Foster. Mr. Foster retired from MARTA after more than 35 years of service.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Atlanta, with the Rev. Hart Pearson officiating.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Mildred; sons, John M. Foster and Arthur Paul Foster of Stockbridge; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Daniel and Denise Foster of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Thomas Harrison Foster and John Daniel Foster.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Wednesday, May 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com .
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.


Paul H. SMITH Sr., age 65, of McDonough, died Monday, May 12, 2003.
He was self-employed for 38 years as an electrical contractor. He was a Deacon, a Gideon, coached Little League, and in the late '80s served as Chairman of the Henry County Board of Commissioners. He currently owned and operated Brusters Ice Cream on Highway 155 in McDonough. Mr. Smith was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 at Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Statham, the Rev. Ray Collins, and the Rev. James Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Betty; children, Sondra Gale Smith, Paul and Tonya Smith Jr., David Dean and Tammy Smith, Joseph Glenn and Heather Smith, Mathew Franklin and Amanda Smith, Joshua Hendrix and Amy Smith, all of Henry County; brothers, Lyman Smith, Gene Smith, and Terry Smith; mother, Louise Smith of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Paul III, Jacob, Toni, Benjamin, Kala, Chelsee, David, Harrison, Patrick, and Challie.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com .
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.

 
Mrs. Doris J. WHITE, age 78, of Stockbridge, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2003.
Mrs. White was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, May 14 from Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, with Pastor Glen Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Garden of Memories.
Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Staggs of Lilburn, Bonnie Vinson of Stockbridge, and Toni Cox of Stockbridge; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Norma Albright of Morrow and Jean Aiken of Buchannan; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Horis A. Ward's Funeral Home, Fairview Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231


Thursday, May 15, 2003
Ora Wynell CONNER, age 66, of Hampton, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16 at Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Jeff Gongwer officiating. Interment will follow at Camp Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, Emery Conner; son, Donnie Conner of New Jersey; daughter, Cynthia and Ronald Motes of Hampton; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, James Coulliette of Marianna, Fla.; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Portsbridge Hospice, 115 Huntington Park Drive, Fayetteville, Ga. 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel, Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 461-7641.

 

Mary GILLIAM, age 79, of Stockbridge, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
Mrs. Gilliam was a member of Riverdale Second Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16 from Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, with Pastor Terrell Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine and Lehman Barnewell of Delta, Ala., Carolyn and David Stephens of Wewahitchka, Fla., and Betty and Louie Wilson Sr. of Stockbridge; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Dianne Gilliam of Stockbridge and Larry and Sara Gilliam of Stockbridge; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Margeret Crider of Dalton; brothers, Lester Bennett of Marietta and Benny Bennett of Cartersville.
The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.

 

Hazel L. ROBERSON, age 68, of McDonough, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
She was born June 16, 1934, in Gadsden, Ala., daughter of the late Jessie and Lucille Barfield.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May. 16 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Dudley Rose officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her husband, Millard, son, Jerry and Frankie Roberson of McDonough; grandsons, Jerry Roberson II and Chase Roberson of McDonough.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 15 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com .
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.

 
Elzie SPEIR Jr. of Jackson died Monday, May 12, 2003.
Mr. Speir was a senior insurance agent for Cannon Insurance Company in Riverdale for many years. He was also the minister at Forest Park Primitive Baptist Church for many years.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16 at Parkway Garden Chapel, with Elder Rayburn Lord officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Speir; mother, Elizabeth Speir of Hiawassee, Ga.; daughters, Pam and Hank Chambers of Fayetteville, and Lesa Bolton of Stockbridge; sons, Steve and Kay Speir of Fayetteville, Eddie Speir of Jackson, and Allen Speir of Jackson; sisters, Dorothy and Fred Lee of Hiawassee, Carol and Abner Moore of Atlanta, and Mary Ann and Joe Green of Alpharetta; brother, Lee and Carlene Speir of Jonesboro; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.


Sunday, May 18, 2003

Mr. Reginald Lewis AMMONS, age 48, of 3015 Reynolds Run, McDonough, Ga. departed this life Monday, May 12, 2003.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2003 at noon at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 397 Racetrack Road, McDonough, with Pastor Woodrow Williams, officiating. Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Mrs. Priscilla Jefferson Ammons; children, Reginald L. Ammons, II, and LaKeshia R. Ammons; sisters, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lewis (Joyce), Ms. Cassandra M. Ammons, and Ms. Dewonia L. Ammons; mother and father-in-law; sisters and brother-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends.
His remains will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The family will assemble at 11:00 a.m. at the residence.
W. D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home, 300 Griffin St., McDonough, (770) 957-4337.


Margrit Ackermann BRODER, 83, of Stockbridge, died Thursday, May 15, 2003.
A native of Switzerland, Mrs. Broder with her husband and three children moved to Stockbridge in 1951. She was a homemaker, the mother of eight children, and an integral part of the family dairy farm operation.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May 19 at Saint Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Jonesboro, with Father Gregory Hartmayer serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Hans M. Broder Sr.; brothers, Karl and Meinard Ackermann of Mels, Switzerland; sisters-in-law, Margrit and Frieda Ackermann; sisters, Hildegard Modesta and Anne Marie Luca of Bern, Switzerland; eight children with their spouses include Hans M. and Lyndy Lynberg Broder Jr. of Stockbridge, Kirk and Margrit Broder Scruggs of Huntsville, Ala., Dr. Josef M. and Diane Brownlee Broder of Watkinsville, Michael F, and Jacqueline Dale Broder of Florence, Ala., Charles U. and Susan Krupavickas Broder of Stockbridge, Patrick W. and Sandra Cole Broder of Stockbridge, Peter C. and Margaret Struckel Broder of Atlanta and Peter and Angela Broder Nemeth of Horgan, Switzerland; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, May 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A short prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Contributions can be made to Saint Philip Benizi Catholic Church, 591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, Ga. 30238.
Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.


Joann Wood COTTER, 71, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, in Henry County Medical Center.
Mrs. Cotter was a native of Calera, Ala., but made her home in Milledgeville for many years. Her husband, Dr. David Cotter, preceded her in death. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama, a former teacher with the Baldwin County Board of Education, where she retired in 1992 with 32 years of service. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, the Teacheriffics singing group from West End Elementary School, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, May 17, with Father Michael McWhorter officiating. Burial will follow at 4:30 p.m. from Tuscaloosa Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with the Rev. Joseph Robinson officiating.
Survivors include her sons, Barry Cotter and wife Sarah of McDonough, Mark Cotter and wife Mary Pratt of McDonough, and Walter Cotter and wife Patricia of Atlanta; grandchildren, Catherine, David, Charlie, Frank, and Margaret; brother, Eason Kavanaugh Wood and wife Joann of Tuscaloosa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Moores Funeral Home, Milledgeville is in charge of arrangements.

 

May 17/18,  2003


Mrs. Mary Rowan DANIEL, age 84, of McDonough, died Friday, May 16, 2003, at Dogwood Forest.
She was born Nov. 17, 1918, in Henry County, daughter of the late Annie Brannan and Robert Tyre Rowan. Mrs. Daniel was a devoted homemaker, a member of Flippen United Methodist Church, a delegate of the United Methodist Church Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in 1984 and 1988, a delegate to General Conference in 1984, served on the board of directors for Vashti School for four years, served on North Georgia Conference Board of Global Ministries for eight years, Trustee on North Georgia Council of Moral and Civic Concerns, and represented the Red Cross for home service in Pike County for more than 20 years. Her husband, Harold T. Daniel Sr. preceded her in death March 13, 2001, and brother, Horace Rowan on June 22, 2001.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Flippen United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gary Demore and the Rev. James Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Survivors include her children, Harold Turner Daniel Jr. of Atlanta, Evelyn Claire Daniel of Cambridge, Mass., and Dr. Randy Daniel of Stockbridge; brother, Paul Rowan of McDonough; sister, Elsie Rowan Reader of McDonough; grandchildren, Erin Daniel, Jennie Daniel, Amelia Daniel, Annie Daniel, and Martha Daniel Hobbs.
The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.


Janice Kay LUMPKIN of Morrow died Thursday, May 15, 2003.
Jan was a devoted wife, loving mother and active church member. Jan was born in Gadsden, Ala. to Bill and Beatrice Tuck. Since 1973, she has resided in Morrow, where she worked at Low Temp Industries until the time of her death. She was also a 30-year dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Morrow.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, May 17 at First Baptist Church of Morrow, with the Rev. Stephen Cook officiating.
Survivors include her loving husband of 37 years, John Durwood Lumpkin; brother, Billy Don Tuck of Gadsden; daughter, Jennifer L. Dunn; son-in-law, Rob Dunn; granddaughter, Lilly Kay Dunn; a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in her name to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Morrow. The American Cancer Society can be contacted at 2200 Century Blvd., Suite 950, Atlanta, Ga. 30345 n phone (404) 315- 1123. First Baptist Church of Morrow can be contacted at 1647 Lake Harbin Road, Morrow, Ga. 30260 n phone (770) 961-9270.
Cremation Society of Georgia, Atlanta is in charge of arrangements. (404) 355-7627.

 

Mr. Charles A. SMITH, age 65, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2003.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17 in the chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Smith, and stepdaughter, Toni Barge.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Pope Dickson & Son, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.


Virginia Pearl Bailey SMITH, age 73, of Thomaston, Ga., died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Smith was born in Bibb County, Ala. She was the owner/operator of her own ornamental steel shop for more than 24 years. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Mr. Martin D. Smith, preceded her in death.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at Sylvia Hill Baptist Church in Thomaston, with the Rev. Floyd Nelson officiating.
Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Linda Jean Harrell of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Tracy Sharon Thiel of Thomaston, and Mrs. Wanda Grace White of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers, Mr. Eldon Bailey and Mr. Vernon Bailey; sisters, Mrs. Eunice Cardinal of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mrs.Thelma Guy of Mobile, Ala., Mrs. Jean Hovell of Mobile, and Mrs. Lucille Lee of Tuscaloosa; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Coggins Funeral Home, Thomaston is in charge of arrangements. (706) 647-9681.


May 19, 2003

 
A memorial service celebrating the life of Deborah "Debbi" YOUNG was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003, in Dickson's Jonesboro Chapel with Dr. Fred Smith officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Bud Young; sons, Greg Youngblood Jr. and Andrew Youngblood; mother, Claudette Bond League; father, the Rev. Randy G. Rivers; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Ferrintino and Katie Smith Rivers; brothers, Randy Rivers Jr., Jamie Chapman Rivers, Brandon Smith Rivers; grandmother, Louise Bond, the widow of the Honorable Johnnie Bond; uncle, Tim Bond; aunts, Diane Blalock and Rosemary Rivers.
Pope Dickson & Son Jonesboro Chapel, (770) 478-7211, is handling arrangements.
 

Martha Margaret Fargason ASKEW, 93, widow of Walter Warren Askew, passed away in Macon on Sunday, May 18, 2003, following a brief illness. Private family burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Newnan First United Methodist Church and at 2 p.m. at Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City. The Rev. Gary Parrish and the Rev. Terry Thompkins will officiate.
Born in Henry County, she was the daughter of Charles Campbell and Maude Jinks Fargason. She graduated from GSCW (now Georgia College and State University) with a degree in vocational home economics in 1933.
On July 9, 1934, she came to Coweta County as home demonstration agent (later called extension home economist). She served until Oct. 31, 1969, with distinction, and received many awards for her accomplishments. Among these were the Georgia Home Economics Association Silver Circle Award, Certificate of Distinguished Service from the Georgia and National Home Demonstration Agents Association, 25- and 35-year pins from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a diamond pin from the Coweta County Board of Education.
Since 1969, the Margaret F. Askew Award has been given annually to the most outstanding Junior 4-H girl and boy member in Coweta County. She wrote the history of Cooperative Extension Work in Coweta County for "A History of Coweta County, Georgia" (1988). She became a member of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, a national honorary extension society, in 1944.
Askew was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Newnan, the Veatch-Nixon Fellowship Class (which she helped to organize) and the Pilot Club. She was known for baking cheese straws and cakes that she enjoyed giving to family and friends.
She was preceded in death by David J. Fargason, her brother. She is survived by Anne F. (Robert) Gardner, her sister, Macon; Sally Fargason, her sister-in-law, Macon; five nieces and nephews, Peggie (Richard) Epps, Gray, Charles (Gail) Fargason, Duluth, Susan (Frank) Broome, Macon, David (Judy) Gardner, Oakland, Calif., and Betty (Donnie) Brooks, Gordon; four great-nieces and four great-nephews, some of whom knew her as GrandMargaret; and many students and friends by whom she was affectionately called Miss Margaret.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McKoon Funeral Home of Newnan. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family suggests donations to Newnan First United Methodist Church, Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City or a charity of the donor's choice. Flowers will also be accepted.
McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan, (770) 253-4580, is handling arrangements.
 

Mae Blissit COAN, 74, of McDonough, died May 17, 2003. She was born in Locust Grove to the late Alfred Otis and Annie Mae Price Blissit and was a member of the First Baptist Church of McDonough.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Edwin Blissit and most recently by her husband, H. Cary Coan, and is survived by her children, Carey Ann Thompson (Cary Wilkinson), Susan Dickerson (Frank), John A. Coan, Bonnie Smelley (Phil); grandchildren, Jason Coan (Anna), Courtney Burnett (Keith), Matthew Thompson (Cristina), Cody Thompson, Chip Dickerson, Megan Smelley, Mike Dickerson, Ryan Wilkinson; three great-grandchildren; sister, Susie Hansard; brothers, James Blissit and Dr. Joseph Blissit.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, at the First Baptist Church of McDonough, with the Rev. Ray Collins and the Rev. Glen G. Waldrop officiating. Interment will be in Locust Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of McDonough Building Fund. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com.
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements.


Dorothy Lucille Ridgeway Jeffares BEAUFORD, 88, of Stockbridge, died May 17, 2003, at Christian Ministries Hospice in Griffin.
She was born Sept. 6, 1914, in Butts County, the daughter of the late Nettie Jo Hamm and Samuel Marvin Ridgeway. She was a member of Stockbridge United Methodist Church. Beauford was preceded in death by husbands, William Odell Jeffares Sr. of 46 years, who died in 1980, and Leon Beauford of three years, who died in 1999.
Survivors are children, JoAnne and Charles Butler of Lizella, Ga., and William and Dianne Jeffares of McDonough; sisters-in-law, Sara Ridgeway and Thelma Patrick of McDonough; grandchildren, Cindy Arnold, Eddie Butler, Jeff Butler and Jody Aldredge; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dr. Judson B. Hodges Jr. officiating. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Forest Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833, is handling arrangements.

May 21, 2003
 
John R. HALL of Jackson died Tuesday, May 20, 2003.
Informal Memorial Services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at his residence, 790 Island Shoals Road in Jackson.
Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Marie Hall; father, Ward Hall of Alabama; mother and stepfather, Annette and William Cotter of Pine Lake, Ga.; brother, Chauncey Ward Hall III of Marietta; sister, Heidi Hall of Austin, Texas.
The family request No flowers accepted.
Wages & Son Funeral Home, Stone Mountain is in charge of arrangements. (770) 469-9811.
Daily Herald, Henry Co., Ga. 
Tuesday, May 13, 2003

Joe M. BARLOW Sr. died Sunday, May 11, 2003.
Mr. Barlow was preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Lanette Barlow.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 in the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church with the body in state at noon. Dr. Spencer Frye will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara; son, Joe Barlow Jr. of Ellenwood; daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Darrell Morrow of Stockbridge, and Becky and Tim Ard of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Will Cooper, Lindsey Cooper, Emily Morrow, Bryant Ard, Hannah Ard, and Caroline Ard; brothers, Hugh Barlow and Curtis Barlow; sisters, Willard Brown, Pauline Gentry, and Margaret McCormick.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Southside Chapel Funeral Home, Morrow is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2828.


John Edward DWYER, age 76, of McDonough, died Saturday, May 10, 2003, at Henry Medical Center.
Mr. Dwyer was born Nov. 22, 1926, in Montgomery County, N.Y., son of the late Anna R. Burke and Joseph A. Dwyer. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE U.S. ARMY.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 at St. James Catholic Church in McDonough with Father Mike Scerliza officiating. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15 at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Catherine Salamack Dwyer; children, Rosanna Lynn and Sam Boone of Stockbridge, David A. Dwyer of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Tim and Gina Dwyer of McDonough; grandchildren, Cayla Delaine Gibson, Amy Laura Boone, Lindsay Shay Turner, Anthony Dwyer, Ashley Dwyer, Laura MacGillivary, and Lindsey MacGillivary; great-grandsons, Chase Gibson and A.J. Turner.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.


John Calvin FOSTER, age 78, of Stockbridge, died Sunday, May 11, 2003.
Mr. Foster was born August 3, 1924, son of the late William Weymon Foster Sr. and Freida Brown Foster. Mr. Foster retired from MARTA after more than 35 years of service.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15 at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Atlanta, with the Rev. Hart Pearson officiating.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Mildred; sons, John M. Foster and Arthur Paul Foster of Stockbridge; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Daniel and Denise Foster of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Thomas Harrison Foster and John Daniel Foster.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Wednesday, May 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com .
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.


Paul H. SMITH Sr., age 65, of McDonough, died Monday, May 12, 2003.
He was self-employed for 38 years as an electrical contractor. He was a Deacon, a Gideon, coached Little League, and in the late '80s served as Chairman of the Henry County Board of Commissioners. He currently owned and operated Brusters Ice Cream on Highway 155 in McDonough. Mr. Smith was a member of Salem Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 at Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Statham, the Rev. Ray Collins, and the Rev. James Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Betty; children, Sondra Gale Smith, Paul and Tonya Smith Jr., David Dean and Tammy Smith, Joseph Glenn and Heather Smith, Mathew Franklin and Amanda Smith, Joshua Hendrix and Amy Smith, all of Henry County; brothers, Lyman Smith, Gene Smith, and Terry Smith; mother, Louise Smith of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Paul III, Jacob, Toni, Benjamin, Kala, Chelsee, David, Harrison, Patrick, and Challie.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com .
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.

 
Mrs. Doris J. WHITE, age 78, of Stockbridge, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2003.
Mrs. White was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, May 14 from Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, with Pastor Glen Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Garden of Memories.
Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Staggs of Lilburn, Bonnie Vinson of Stockbridge, and Toni Cox of Stockbridge; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Norma Albright of Morrow and Jean Aiken of Buchannan; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Horis A. Ward's Funeral Home, Fairview Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231


Thursday, May 15, 2003
Ora Wynell CONNER, age 66, of Hampton, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16 at Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Jeff Gongwer officiating. Interment will follow at Camp Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, Emery Conner; son, Donnie Conner of New Jersey; daughter, Cynthia and Ronald Motes of Hampton; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, James Coulliette of Marianna, Fla.; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Portsbridge Hospice, 115 Huntington Park Drive, Fayetteville, Ga. 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel, Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 461-7641.

 

Mary GILLIAM, age 79, of Stockbridge, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
Mrs. Gilliam was a member of Riverdale Second Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16 from Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, with Pastor Terrell Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Katherine and Lehman Barnewell of Delta, Ala., Carolyn and David Stephens of Wewahitchka, Fla., and Betty and Louie Wilson Sr. of Stockbridge; sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Dianne Gilliam of Stockbridge and Larry and Sara Gilliam of Stockbridge; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Margeret Crider of Dalton; brothers, Lester Bennett of Marietta and Benny Bennett of Cartersville.
The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.

 

Hazel L. ROBERSON, age 68, of McDonough, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
She was born June 16, 1934, in Gadsden, Ala., daughter of the late Jessie and Lucille Barfield.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May. 16 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Dudley Rose officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her husband, Millard, son, Jerry and Frankie Roberson of McDonough; grandsons, Jerry Roberson II and Chase Roberson of McDonough.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 15 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com .
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.

 
Elzie SPEIR Jr. of Jackson died Monday, May 12, 2003.
Mr. Speir was a senior insurance agent for Cannon Insurance Company in Riverdale for many years. He was also the minister at Forest Park Primitive Baptist Church for many years.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16 at Parkway Garden Chapel, with Elder Rayburn Lord officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Speir; mother, Elizabeth Speir of Hiawassee, Ga.; daughters, Pam and Hank Chambers of Fayetteville, and Lesa Bolton of Stockbridge; sons, Steve and Kay Speir of Fayetteville, Eddie Speir of Jackson, and Allen Speir of Jackson; sisters, Dorothy and Fred Lee of Hiawassee, Carol and Abner Moore of Atlanta, and Mary Ann and Joe Green of Alpharetta; brother, Lee and Carlene Speir of Jonesboro; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.


Sunday, May 18, 2003

Mr. Reginald Lewis AMMONS, age 48, of 3015 Reynolds Run, McDonough, Ga. departed this life Monday, May 12, 2003.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2003 at noon at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 397 Racetrack Road, McDonough, with Pastor Woodrow Williams, officiating. Interment will follow at Lincoln Cemetery.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, Mrs. Priscilla Jefferson Ammons; children, Reginald L. Ammons, II, and LaKeshia R. Ammons; sisters, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lewis (Joyce), Ms. Cassandra M. Ammons, and Ms. Dewonia L. Ammons; mother and father-in-law; sisters and brother-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends.
His remains will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The family will assemble at 11:00 a.m. at the residence.
W. D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home, 300 Griffin St., McDonough, (770) 957-4337.


Margrit Ackermann BRODER, 83, of Stockbridge, died Thursday, May 15, 2003.
A native of Switzerland, Mrs. Broder with her husband and three children moved to Stockbridge in 1951. She was a homemaker, the mother of eight children, and an integral part of the family dairy farm operation.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May 19 at Saint Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Jonesboro, with Father Gregory Hartmayer serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Hans M. Broder Sr.; brothers, Karl and Meinard Ackermann of Mels, Switzerland; sisters-in-law, Margrit and Frieda Ackermann; sisters, Hildegard Modesta and Anne Marie Luca of Bern, Switzerland; eight children with their spouses include Hans M. and Lyndy Lynberg Broder Jr. of Stockbridge, Kirk and Margrit Broder Scruggs of Huntsville, Ala., Dr. Josef M. and Diane Brownlee Broder of Watkinsville, Michael F, and Jacqueline Dale Broder of Florence, Ala., Charles U. and Susan Krupavickas Broder of Stockbridge, Patrick W. and Sandra Cole Broder of Stockbridge, Peter C. and Margaret Struckel Broder of Atlanta and Peter and Angela Broder Nemeth of Horgan, Switzerland; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, May 18 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A short prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Contributions can be made to Saint Philip Benizi Catholic Church, 591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro, Ga. 30238.
Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.


Joann Wood COTTER, 71, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, in Henry County Medical Center.
Mrs. Cotter was a native of Calera, Ala., but made her home in Milledgeville for many years. Her husband, Dr. David Cotter, preceded her in death. She was a graduate of the University of Alabama, a former teacher with the Baldwin County Board of Education, where she retired in 1992 with 32 years of service. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, the Teacheriffics singing group from West End Elementary School, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, May 17, with Father Michael McWhorter officiating. Burial will follow at 4:30 p.m. from Tuscaloosa Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with the Rev. Joseph Robinson officiating.
Survivors include her sons, Barry Cotter and wife Sarah of McDonough, Mark Cotter and wife Mary Pratt of McDonough, and Walter Cotter and wife Patricia of Atlanta; grandchildren, Catherine, David, Charlie, Frank, and Margaret; brother, Eason Kavanaugh Wood and wife Joann of Tuscaloosa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Moores Funeral Home, Milledgeville is in charge of arrangements.

 

May 17/18,  2003


Mrs. Mary Rowan DANIEL, age 84, of McDonough, died Friday, May 16, 2003, at Dogwood Forest.
She was born Nov. 17, 1918, in Henry County, daughter of the late Annie Brannan and Robert Tyre Rowan. Mrs. Daniel was a devoted homemaker, a member of Flippen United Methodist Church, a delegate of the United Methodist Church Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in 1984 and 1988, a delegate to General Conference in 1984, served on the board of directors for Vashti School for four years, served on North Georgia Conference Board of Global Ministries for eight years, Trustee on North Georgia Council of Moral and Civic Concerns, and represented the Red Cross for home service in Pike County for more than 20 years. Her husband, Harold T. Daniel Sr. preceded her in death March 13, 2001, and brother, Horace Rowan on June 22, 2001.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Flippen United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Gary Demore and the Rev. James Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. She will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Survivors include her children, Harold Turner Daniel Jr. of Atlanta, Evelyn Claire Daniel of Cambridge, Mass., and Dr. Randy Daniel of Stockbridge; brother, Paul Rowan of McDonough; sister, Elsie Rowan Reader of McDonough; grandchildren, Erin Daniel, Jennie Daniel, Amelia Daniel, Annie Daniel, and Martha Daniel Hobbs.
The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.


Janice Kay LUMPKIN of Morrow died Thursday, May 15, 2003.
Jan was a devoted wife, loving mother and active church member. Jan was born in Gadsden, Ala. to Bill and Beatrice Tuck. Since 1973, she has resided in Morrow, where she worked at Low Temp Industries until the time of her death. She was also a 30-year dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Morrow.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, May 17 at First Baptist Church of Morrow, with the Rev. Stephen Cook officiating.
Survivors include her loving husband of 37 years, John Durwood Lumpkin; brother, Billy Don Tuck of Gadsden; daughter, Jennifer L. Dunn; son-in-law, Rob Dunn; granddaughter, Lilly Kay Dunn; a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in her name to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Morrow. The American Cancer Society can be contacted at 2200 Century Blvd., Suite 950, Atlanta, Ga. 30345 n phone (404) 315- 1123. First Baptist Church of Morrow can be contacted at 1647 Lake Harbin Road, Morrow, Ga. 30260 n phone (770) 961-9270.
Cremation Society of Georgia, Atlanta is in charge of arrangements. (404) 355-7627.

 

Mr. Charles A. SMITH, age 65, of Jonesboro, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2003.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17 in the chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Smith, and stepdaughter, Toni Barge.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Pope Dickson & Son, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.


Virginia Pearl Bailey SMITH, age 73, of Thomaston, Ga., died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at Upson Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Smith was born in Bibb County, Ala. She was the owner/operator of her own ornamental steel shop for more than 24 years. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, Mr. Martin D. Smith, preceded her in death.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at Sylvia Hill Baptist Church in Thomaston, with the Rev. Floyd Nelson officiating.
Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Linda Jean Harrell of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Tracy Sharon Thiel of Thomaston, and Mrs. Wanda Grace White of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers, Mr. Eldon Bailey and Mr. Vernon Bailey; sisters, Mrs. Eunice Cardinal of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mrs.Thelma Guy of Mobile, Ala., Mrs. Jean Hovell of Mobile, and Mrs. Lucille Lee of Tuscaloosa; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Coggins Funeral Home, Thomaston is in charge of arrangements. (706) 647-9681.


May 19, 2003

 
A memorial service celebrating the life of Deborah "Debbi" YOUNG was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2003, in Dickson's Jonesboro Chapel with Dr. Fred Smith officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Bud Young; sons, Greg Youngblood Jr. and Andrew Youngblood; mother, Claudette Bond League; father, the Rev. Randy G. Rivers; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Ferrintino and Katie Smith Rivers; brothers, Randy Rivers Jr., Jamie Chapman Rivers, Brandon Smith Rivers; grandmother, Louise Bond, the widow of the Honorable Johnnie Bond; uncle, Tim Bond; aunts, Diane Blalock and Rosemary Rivers.
Pope Dickson & Son Jonesboro Chapel, (770) 478-7211, is handling arrangements.
 

Martha Margaret Fargason ASKEW, 93, widow of Walter Warren Askew, passed away in Macon on Sunday, May 18, 2003, following a brief illness. Private family burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Newnan First United Methodist Church and at 2 p.m. at Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City. The Rev. Gary Parrish and the Rev. Terry Thompkins will officiate.
Born in Henry County, she was the daughter of Charles Campbell and Maude Jinks Fargason. She graduated from GSCW (now Georgia College and State University) with a degree in vocational home economics in 1933.
On July 9, 1934, she came to Coweta County as home demonstration agent (later called extension home economist). She served until Oct. 31, 1969, with distinction, and received many awards for her accomplishments. Among these were the Georgia Home Economics Association Silver Circle Award, Certificate of Distinguished Service from the Georgia and National Home Demonstration Agents Association, 25- and 35-year pins from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and a diamond pin from the Coweta County Board of Education.
Since 1969, the Margaret F. Askew Award has been given annually to the most outstanding Junior 4-H girl and boy member in Coweta County. She wrote the history of Cooperative Extension Work in Coweta County for "A History of Coweta County, Georgia" (1988). She became a member of the Alpha Beta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, a national honorary extension society, in 1944.
Askew was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Newnan, the Veatch-Nixon Fellowship Class (which she helped to organize) and the Pilot Club. She was known for baking cheese straws and cakes that she enjoyed giving to family and friends.
She was preceded in death by David J. Fargason, her brother. She is survived by Anne F. (Robert) Gardner, her sister, Macon; Sally Fargason, her sister-in-law, Macon; five nieces and nephews, Peggie (Richard) Epps, Gray, Charles (Gail) Fargason, Duluth, Susan (Frank) Broome, Macon, David (Judy) Gardner, Oakland, Calif., and Betty (Donnie) Brooks, Gordon; four great-nieces and four great-nephews, some of whom knew her as GrandMargaret; and many students and friends by whom she was affectionately called Miss Margaret.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McKoon Funeral Home of Newnan. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
The family suggests donations to Newnan First United Methodist Church, Wesley Woods of Newnan-Peachtree City or a charity of the donor's choice. Flowers will also be accepted.
McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan, (770) 253-4580, is handling arrangements.
 

Mae Blissit COAN, 74, of McDonough, died May 17, 2003. She was born in Locust Grove to the late Alfred Otis and Annie Mae Price Blissit and was a member of the First Baptist Church of McDonough.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Edwin Blissit and most recently by her husband, H. Cary Coan, and is survived by her children, Carey Ann Thompson (Cary Wilkinson), Susan Dickerson (Frank), John A. Coan, Bonnie Smelley (Phil); grandchildren, Jason Coan (Anna), Courtney Burnett (Keith), Matthew Thompson (Cristina), Cody Thompson, Chip Dickerson, Megan Smelley, Mike Dickerson, Ryan Wilkinson; three great-grandchildren; sister, Susie Hansard; brothers, James Blissit and Dr. Joseph Blissit.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, at the First Baptist Church of McDonough, with the Rev. Ray Collins and the Rev. Glen G. Waldrop officiating. Interment will be in Locust Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of McDonough Building Fund. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com.
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements.


Dorothy Lucille Ridgeway Jeffares BEAUFORD, 88, of Stockbridge, died May 17, 2003, at Christian Ministries Hospice in Griffin.
She was born Sept. 6, 1914, in Butts County, the daughter of the late Nettie Jo Hamm and Samuel Marvin Ridgeway. She was a member of Stockbridge United Methodist Church. Beauford was preceded in death by husbands, William Odell Jeffares Sr. of 46 years, who died in 1980, and Leon Beauford of three years, who died in 1999.
Survivors are children, JoAnne and Charles Butler of Lizella, Ga., and William and Dianne Jeffares of McDonough; sisters-in-law, Sara Ridgeway and Thelma Patrick of McDonough; grandchildren, Cindy Arnold, Eddie Butler, Jeff Butler and Jody Aldredge; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dr. Judson B. Hodges Jr. officiating. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery in Forest Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833, is handling arrangements.

May 21, 2003
 
John R. HALL of Jackson died Tuesday, May 20, 2003.
Informal Memorial Services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at his residence, 790 Island Shoals Road in Jackson.
Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Marie Hall; father, Ward Hall of Alabama; mother and stepfather, Annette and William Cotter of Pine Lake, Ga.; brother, Chauncey Ward Hall III of Marietta; sister, Heidi Hall of Austin, Texas.
The family request No flowers accepted.
Wages & Son Funeral Home, Stone Mountain is in charge of arrangements. (770) 469-9811.