Obituaries, Henry County, GA Henry Herald, Henry Co., Ga. Tuesday, July 1, 2003 Submitted by: Jean Floozie479185599@aol.com Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ECKEL Mrs. Marguerite Patricia O'Donnell Eckel, age 80, of McDonough and formerly of Niagara Falls, N.Y. died Sunday, June 29, 2003. Mrs. Eckel was born Dec. 12, 1922, in Lockport, N.Y. She was a LPN and most of her working career was spent at Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls. Her husband, Arno Robert Eckel preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. Eckel was cremated and a private service will be announced later. Survivors include her children, Stanley A. and Debbie Eckel of Woodside, Calif., Patricia and Richard Zander of Oklahoma City, Mo., Jean and Kevin Plageman of McDonough, and Robert Eckel of Dawsonville, Ga.; grandchildren, Rex Plageman, Sarah Plageman, Gracie Plageman, John Plageman, and Brandi Jo Eckel; one great-grandchild. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. SMITH William R. ("Bill") Smith was born, raised, lived most of his life, and died at 90 years young, all in his much-loved Henry County. Many of his loved ones were with him when he passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Henry Medical Center. His beloved wife of 68 years, Sarah, preceded him on Sept. 29, 2001. He missed her every moment after her death. Even to the end of his life he was dedicated to making Henry County the best possible place to live, raise children and work. Bill was known for epitomizing many admirable characteristics n among them intelligence, integrity, industriousness, hard work, loyalty, a wonderful sense of humor, kindness and love. These qualities helped build one of Henry County's and Georgia's trademark industries: Snapper Lawnmowers (formerly McDonough Power Equipment, Inc.), where he was President and CEO through 1979. While Bill was in charge, not a single layoff occurred. Dozens of patents and many more industrial and manufacturing technologies emanated from McDonough Power Equipment, among the innovative bug catchers, miniature Model T automobiles, and buckboards. He led the movement to establish Henry County's first Youth Baseball League, and was known until the end of his life for contributing to the well-being of the youth of Henry County. He and Sarah established a foundation in 1995, which will continue to benefit the youth and other projects in Henry County. Bill grew up tinkering in his father's and grandfather's machine shops. During World War II he helped design the Bell Aircraft plant (now Lockheed Martin), and ultimately the B-29 airplane. During this time he also taught engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, though he had been unable to afford a college education for himself. After the war Georgia Tech offered him a full scholarship to obtain a degree, but he had to turn it down, having "too many mouths to feed" n a wife, two children, and a mother-in-law, who was always a great "pal" to Bill. In the early 1970s he was among the first to realize how desperately Henry County needed a hospital. He became the first chairman of the Henry Medical Center Foundation, and was responsible for locating its present site. Bill explained that the location was accessible to all of Henry County, and was land where no crops could be easily grown. Bill and his wife Sarah purchased the Brown House on Macon Street in McDonough that was once used as the old Hotel for people traveling from Atlanta to Macon. This historic house was donated to the Henry County Genealogical Society. In 1995 he received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Henry County Chamber of Commerce. In 200 he received the Herman Talmadge Visionary Award. Bill was an avid fisherman and wildlife lover. He once told a dear friend, Stan Arnold, "If you ever find yourself not fishing enough, your life is out of whack and you need to rearrange your priorities." He grew up in the First Baptist Church of McDonough and was still an active member. On Father's Day this year he receive applause for being the only great-great-grandfather (five generations) in attendance. He was also a long-time member of Christian Family Resources. Love of family, loyalty to friends, and an appreciation for life itself were the trademarks of his life. He is quoted by Stan Arnold, "I am so glad to have lived during the time that I did, where talent and achievements were more important criteria for success than a simple educational pedigree." Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at First Baptist Church of McDonough with interment at Haisten Eastlawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Ray Collins, the Rev. Buddy Frazier, and the Rev. James Miller will officiate. A daughter, Billie Frances Smith Belcher, preceded him and Sarah in 1979. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy Smith of Atlanta; granddaughter, Judith Nancy Hulse; great-grandchildren, Candace Hoover, her husband, Dr. Jason Hoover, and William Christopher Hulse; great-grandson, Kellett Bryson Hoover, who was the "apple of Bill's eye." Kellett was named for Sarah's grandfather and will be two years old July 22; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who are family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to A Friend's House, Henry Medical Center Foundation, First Baptist Church of McDonough, or the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. Wednesday, July 2, 2003 CASEY Mr. Roger Casey, age 56, of Locust Grove, passed away Friday, June 27, 2003. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 2 at Pope Dickson & Son Jonesboro Chapel, with the Rev. Kenny Kuykandall officiating. Survivors include his daughters, Kimberly Casey, Angie Edwards, and Christy Karoffa; son, Scott Casey; mother, Alma Casey; brothers, Dennis Casey and Paul Casey; sister, Lillian Simmons; three grandchildren. Pope Dickson & Son, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211. POSEY R.C. Posey, age 93, of Stockbridge, died Monday, June 30, 2003, at Sunbridge Hospice. He had retired from Complete Auto Transit. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 2 at Westview Cemetery, with the Rev. Howard Pyle officiating. Survivors include his daughter, Shirley and Harold Parker of McDonough; son, Robert M. and Jean Posey of Hiram; brother, Lewis Posey of Pine Mountain; granddaughter, Barbara Barker of McDonough; grandsons, Mark Posey of Hiram, Dennis Williams of Hiram, Russell Williams of Hiram, and Ricky Williams of Jackson; great-grandchildren, Michael, Ashley, Brandon, and Benjamin. Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231. SMITH William R. ("Bill") Smith was born, raised, lived most of his life, and died at 90 years young, all in his much-loved Henry County. Many of his loved ones were with him when he passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2003, at Henry Medical Center. His beloved wife of 68 years, Sarah, preceded him on Sept. 29, 2001. He missed her every moment after her death. Even to the end of his life he was dedicated to making Henry County the best possible place to live, raise children and work. Bill was known for epitomizing many admirable characteristics n among them intelligence, integrity, industriousness, hard work, loyalty, a wonderful sense of humor, kindness and love. These qualities helped build one of Henry County's and Georgia's trademark industries: Snapper Lawnmowers (formerly McDonough Power Equipment, Inc.), where he was President and CEO through 1979. While Bill was in charge, not a single layoff occurred. Dozens of patents and many more industrial and manufacturing technologies emanated from McDonough Power Equipment, among the innovative bug catchers, miniature Model T automobiles, and buckboards. He led the movement to establish Henry County's first Youth Baseball League, and was known until the end of his life for contributing to the well-being of the youth of Henry County. He and Sarah established a foundation in 1995, which will continue to benefit the youth and other projects in Henry County. Bill grew up tinkering in his father's and grandfather's machine shops. During World War II he helped design the Bell Aircraft plant (now Lockheed Martin), and ultimately the B-29 airplane. During this time he also taught engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, though he had been unable to afford a college education for himself. After the war Georgia Tech offered him a full scholarship to obtain a degree, but he had to turn it down, having "too many mouths to feed" n a wife, two children, and a mother-in-law, who was always a great "pal" to Bill. In the early 1970s he was among the first to realize how desperately Henry County needed a hospital. He became the first chairman of the Henry Medical Center Foundation, and was responsible for locating its present site. Bill explained that the location was accessible to all of Henry County, and was land where no crops could be easily grown. Bill and his wife Sarah purchased the Brown House on Macon Street in McDonough that was once used as the old Hotel for people traveling from Atlanta to Macon. This historic house was donated to the Henry County Genealogical Society. In 1995 he received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Henry County Chamber of Commerce. In 200 he received the Herman Talmadge Visionary Award. Bill was an avid fisherman and wildlife lover. He once told a dear friend, Stan Arnold, "If you ever find yourself not fishing enough, your life is out of whack and you need to rearrange your priorities." He grew up in the First Baptist Church of McDonough and was still an active member. On Father's Day this year he received applause for being the only great-great-grandfather (five generations) in attendance. He was also a long-time member of Christian Family Resources. Love of family, loyalty to friends, and an appreciation for life itself were the trademarks of his life. He is quoted by Stan Arnold, "I am so glad to have lived during the time that I did, where talent and achievements were more important criteria for success than a simple educational pedigree." Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at First Baptist Church of McDonough, with interment at Haisten Eastlawn Memorial Park. The Rev. Ray Collins, the Rev. Buddy Frazier and the Rev. James Miller will officiate. A daughter, Billie Frances Smith Belcher, preceded him and Sarah in 1979. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy Smith of Atlanta; granddaughter, Judith Nancy Hulse; great-grandchildren, Candace Hoover, her husband, Dr. Jason Hoover, and William Christopher Hulse; great-grandson, Kellett Bryson Hoover, who was the "apple of Bill's eye." Kellett was named for Sarah's grandfather and will be two years old July 22; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Smith; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who are family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to A Friend's House, Henry Medical Center Foundation, First Baptist Church of McDonough, or the charity of your choice. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. Friday, July 4, 2003 HAMMOCK Mrs. Marie Evelyn Andrew Hammock, age 81, of McDonough, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Crawford Long Hospital. Mrs. Hammock was born Aug. 8, 1921, in Atlanta, daughter of the late Mary Burnet and William L. Andrew. She was a member of McDonough Assembly of God, and a devoted homemaker. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6 at McDonough Assembly of God, with the Rev. Michael Branson officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband of more than 63 years, John Hammock; children, James and Betty Hammock of Covington, Mary and Marshall Patton of McDonough, John Hammock of Clearwater, Fla., Joe and Carolyn Hammock of McDonough, Mark Hammock of Clearwater, and Tim and Donna Hammock of McDonough; sister, Betty Jane Powell of Oxford; brothers, Bill Andrew of Oxford, George Andrew of Cartersville, Harry Andrew of McDonough, Johnny Andrew of Conyers, and David Andrew of Cumming; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 5 at the funeral home. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6, 2003 CAMP Ella Mae Camp, age 80, of McDonough, died July 4, 2003. Survivors include her son, Frank Camp of McDonough; one sister, Lizzie Mitchell of Hampton. Graveside services will be held Sunday, July 6, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, July 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannon-Cleveland.com. Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors (770) 914-1414 is in charge of arrangements. JONES William Eugene Jones, 54, of Jonesboro, passed away July 2, 2003. Survivors include his wife Belinda Rogers Jones of Jonesboro; a daughter, Jennifer Mia Jones and a son, Clay Rogers Jones, both of Jonesboro; a sister, Joyce Jones Jay of Jonesboro; two brothers, Randy Mark Jones of McDonough and Robert Lee Jones of Riverdale; his father, Clover Lee Jones of Jonesboro; nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family requests that donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244. Thomas L. Scroggs Tara Garden Chapel Jonesboro (770) 471-7171 is in charge of arrangements. EASON Wanda Allen Eason, 62, of Riverdale, passed away July 3, 2003. Mrs. Eason was a member of Valley Hill Baptist Church. She was also the lunch room manager at Sorrow Senior High School. Survivors include her husband Charles Eason of Riverdale; two sons, Tony and Tracy Eason of Sharpsburg and Scott and Tammy Eason of Newnan; two sisters, Carol and Mackie Carson of Sharpsburg and Gail and Everett James of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Bobby Allen of Summerville, Ga. and Donnie and Susan Allen of Riverdale; five grandchildren, Hope, Charli, Nicholas, Alayna and Caleb; also, survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held July 6 at Tara Garden Chapel at 11 a.m., with Apostle Ron Stribling officiating. Interment will be at Eason and Johnson Family Cemetery in Albertville, Ala. at 3 p.m. central time. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Thomas L. Scroggs Tara Garden Chapel Jonesboro (770) 471-7171 is in charge of arrangements. LEWIS Tracey Lynn Lewis, age 42, of McDonough died Wednesday, July 2, 2003. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of McDonough, and was preceded in death by her father, William (Billy) Lewis Sr. in 2001, and sister, Melinda Lewis Clifford in 1995. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, July 5 from the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors with Dr. Robert Brown and the Rev. Mack Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her mother, Saranell Morris Lewis; brother, the Rev. and Mrs. William (Billy) Lewis Jr.; nephews, Will and Drew Lewis; aunts, uncles, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of McDonough Building Fund. The family will receive friends today from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. 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. Daily Herald, Henry Co., Ga. Monday, July 7, 2003 Child dies in ‘accidental' fire Six-year-old Justice MASSEY was killed Saturday morning in a fire at a ranch-style home on Ga. Highway 81 two miles east of McDonough. A preliminary investigation is showing that the house fire started accidentally. The blaze began in the living room of the home belonging to Massey's stepfather and mother, Tyrone and Tabitha Acumen. Tyrone Acumen, who serves in the military, was scheduled to leave today for active duty in Kuwait. Puckett said it is likely he will be able to postpone his deployment. The fire destroyed the Acumens' single-story home, but the parents and four other children escaped the house. A 15-year-old daughter was taken to a hospital for treatment of a burned hand and later released. A search of the house through the smoke and heat in an attempt to rescue Massey, but was unable to reach the child. Massey died around 9 a.m. Saturday.The Acumens were declining media interviews for the next few days. YOUNG Carol Elaine Young, 49, of McDonough, died July 4, 2003. She was born June 17, 1954, in Great Lakes, Ill., the daughter of Felix Edward and Hazel Akridge Miller. Survivors include her husband, Tom; mother, Hazel Miller of McDonough; daughter, Kristin Young of San Antonio, Texas; son, Shane Young of Boulder, Colo.; brothers, James Miller of Lawrenceville, Craig Miller of Canton and Keith Miller of Homestead, Fla. Memorial services will be Monday, July 7, 2003, at 6 p.m. from Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witness. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com. Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements. YOUNG Justin Young, 11, of McDonough, died Saturday, July 5, 2003. He is survived by parents, Amanda and Scott Chambers of McDonough, Bevard and Sheri Young of Grayson, Joey Huey of McDonough; sisters and brothers, Allison Huey and Alisha Huey of McDonough, J.D. Young and Chase Lewis of Grayson, Kevin Chambers and Meagan Chambers of McDonough; grandparents, Susan and Mike Jarrell of Snellville, Deborah and Butch Wilson of Winder, Larry and Debbie Young of Covington, Shirley Stewart of McDonough, Hazel and Ernest Wilson of McCaysville, John Huey of Lilburn; great-grandparents Elder Albert and Betty Wilson of Alabama, Tommy and Louise Allgood of Lawrenceville, Wilma Jarrell of Lithonia; aunt, Marlo Jarrell of Snellville; many great aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel with Elder Albert Wilson, the Rev. Tony Brock and Elder Joseph Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service Inc. Snellville Chapel, (770) 979-3200, is handling arrangements. GEORGE Etheleen W. Dixon George, 75, of Stockbridge, died Saturday, July 5, 2003. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 7, 2003, at 10 a.m. at The Rock Baptist Church in Rex with Dr. Steve Bingham officiating. Interment will follow at the McDonough City Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday. Contributions may be made to Lamplighters Ministries, c/o The Rock Baptist Church. She was a member of The Rock Baptist Church for 53 years and retired from PPG Industries where she was an executive secretary for 38 years. Preceding her in death were husbands, James Hugh Dixon and Hugh B. George; sister, Mary Lou Bennett; brothers, Thomas Bill Wilkerson, Albert H. Wilkerson. Survivors include a son, Rnadall and Sallie Dixon of Stockbridge; sister, Gladys Martin of McDonough; brothers, Idus (Buddy) and Janey Wilkerson of Hampton, Ralph Wilkerson of Hampton; granddaughter, Emily Beth Dixson of Stockbridge; grandson, Randall Todd Dixson of Stockbridge; several nieces and nephews. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, (770) 474-1231, is handling arrangements. HIGHTOWER Betty Grant Hightower, 76, of Stockbridge, died July 5, 2003. Hightower was the widow of the late Raleigh Hightower. She was a member of Stockbridge First United Methodist Church and was the past treasurer of the Earl Brannan Sunday School Class. Hightower was a member of the Stockbridge Order of the Eastern Star No. 544, where she was the First Worthy Matron. She was also a Worthy Matron of the Rex Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy (Don) Lewis of Stockbridge, Leigh Burchfield of Ellenwood; grandchildren, Allen Greer, Angie Cordle, Clay Lewis, Bryan Burchfield, Kim Burchfield; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, July 7, 2003, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors with the Rev. Jay Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to the Stockbridge First United Methodist Church 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. July 9, 2003 MAMULA Robert M. (Bob) Mamula, age 62, of McDonough died Monday, July 7, 2003. Mr. Mamula was currently an Analyst with the IRS, an avid woodworker, retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service, a member of the McDonough Presbyterian Church, and a devoted family man. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 11 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors with the Rev. Dudley Rose officiating. Survivors include his wife, Susan; children, Debbie Mamula and Robert Mamula Jr., both of Texas, and Sarah Greene of Georgia; grandchildren, Cherie Richardson of Kansas, Zachary Bohl, Matthew Bohl, Zoe Mamula, and Grace Mamula, all of Texas, and Meredith Greene and Ashley Greene of Georgia; siblings, Nancy Vaughan of Delaware, Susan Campbell of Pennsylvania, and Thomas M. Mamula of California. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today and Thursday, July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. 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. RIDDLE Mrs. Wilma Sanford Riddle, age 60, of McDonough and formerly of Maryville, Tenn. passed away Monday, July 7, 2003, of lupus-related illnesses. Wilma was born Dec. 27, 1942, in Riverside, Calif., daughter of Harold and Bonnie Sanford. She earned a bachelor's degree in 1964 at the University of Tennessee, a master's degree in education at Georgia State University in 1975, and an add on certification in guidance and counseling from West Georgia College in 1980. Wilma worked for the Clayton County School System from 1966 through 1989, until she had to retire in 1990 due to serious illness. She worked as a teacher, librarian, and Junior High School Counselor. Wilma was named Clayton County Junior High School Counselor of the Year in 1989. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan McKay officiating. The body will be cremated and a private burial will be held later in Maryville, Tenn. Survivors include her husband, Bob Riddle; son and daughter-in-law, Neil and Hae Young Riddle of Leavenworth, Kan.; daughter, Niki Mitchell of McDonough; ex-son-in-law, Ricky Mitchell of McDonough; grandchildren, Cori, Leslie, and Elizabeth Riddle of Leavenworth, Kan., and Gavin Mitchell of McDonough; mother, Bonnie Sanford of Maryville, Tenn.; sisters, Shirley Whisman of Knoxville, Tenn., and Carol Coffey of Powell, Tenn.; brothers, Don Sanford of Anderson, Ind. and Terry and Jeff Sanford of Maryville, Tenn.; aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the J. McClure Lupus Treatment Center, 5555 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30343. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. July 11, 2003 BEDENBAUGH Mr. Danny Vancil Bedenbaugh, age 52, of McDonough, died July 10, 2003, at Henry Medical Center. Danny was born Nov. 4, 1950, in Cobb County, son of the late Ruby Hice and Daniel Wilson Bedenbaugh. He was in sales for Mutt & Jeff, Inc., and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Haisten Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough, with the Rev. Gary Lewis officiating. Survivors include his loving wife, Ellen Bowen Bedenbaugh; children, Dana and Joe Mills of McDonough, and Christopher and Angela Bedenbaugh of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren, Kristin and Andrew Davis of McDonough. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. MASSEY A celebration of the life of Little Miss Justice Ne'Siah Massey will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2003, at McDonough Presbyterian Church, 427 McGarity Road, McDonough, with the Rev. M. Dudley Rose and Pastor Col. Bill Carr officiating. The family will assemble at 1 p.m. at 562 McKenzie Ave., Stockbridge. This fall Justice would have been a first-grade student at Unity Grove Elementary School. She was a cheerleader and a first class performing star for her family. She will be remembered as a huggable and lovable child. Justice leaves to cherish her memories a loving mother, Tabatha Ancrum; father, Tyrone Ancrum; sisters, LaTia Massey, Ashley Massey, T. Symone Ancrum of McDonough, and Syrone Ancrum of Yonkers, N.Y.; brothers, Tyray Ancrum of McDonough, and Tyrone Ancrum Jr. of Yonkers, N.Y.; grandmothers, grandfathers, a great-grandmother, 13 aunts, 10 uncles, many cousins, and a host of other relatives and special friends. Donations in honor of Justice may be made to The Family of Ancrum/Massey Contribution at any Bank of America Branch. W.D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 957-4337. RAY Mr. James Isac Ray, age 69, of Hampton, died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at Henry Medical Center. Mr. Ray was born June 23, 1934, in Keavy, Ky., son of the late Bessie Mabs and Bill Ray. His son, James W. Ray, preceded him in death in 2001. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at Berea Christian Church in Hampton, with the Rev. Michael Gunning officiating. Interment will follow at Berea Cemetery in Hampton. Survivors include his wife, Eva Jewel Ray; children, Patsy and Jack Piner of Locust Grove, Sheila and Earl Aycock of Lawrenceville; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the American Cancer Society, Tracy Chitwood, c/o First National Bank of Hampton. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. July 12, 2003 GARLAND Bradley Steven Garland, 1, infant son of Bradley Dean and Brittany Garland, died Thursday, July 10, 2003. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, July 12 at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Mark Turner officiating. In addition to his parents, survivors include his grandparents, Debbie and Curtis Fondren, Dean Garland, and Stevie and Sandra Johnston; great-grandparents, Marvin and Betty Johnston, John Johnson, Rip and Vivian Sewell, and Audrey Fondren. 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. MYERS Pauline B. Myers, 69, of Stockbridge, died Friday, July 11, 2003. She was a homemaker and a member of Anvil Block United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 14 from the Anvil Block United Methodist Church, with Pastor David Kilgoe officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Alton W. Myers, a son, Christopher Myers, and a daughter, Charolette Myers of Hapeville; brothers, Doc Chamblee and Willard Chamblee of Ellenwood; sisters, Rosa Fitzgerald of Atlanta, Nina Washington of Jackson, and Stella Cook of Locust Grove; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at the funeral home. Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231. WARREN Clayton (Sammie) Warren, age 56, of McDonough, died July 11, 2003. He was born in Blue Ridge, Ga. on April 24, 1947 and SERVED OUR COUNTRY IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Anne Warren; sons, Samuel Jeffrey Warren, Jonathan David Warren, all of McDonough; mother, Agnes Warren of Mineral Bluff, Ga.; brother, Jackie and Diane Warren of McDonough; sister, Brenda and Paul Murphy of Cartersville; grandson, Andrew Warren and step-grandson, Matt Shear. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday July 13 from the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, with Dr. Jimmy Baughcum officiating. Interment will be in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday (today) from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com. Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors McDonough/Stockbridge (770) 914-1414 is in charge of arrangements. July 14, 2003 UPTON Virgil L. Upton, 73, of Stockbridge, formerly of Key Largo, Fla., died July 11, 2003, at the Christian Ministries Hospice in Griffin. He was born Feb. 23, 1930, in Miami, Fla., the son of the late Mamie Toney and Clarence Upton. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and a retired supply and control clerk for Eastern Air Lines. Upton was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Velma Cates Upton, and brother, Harold Upton. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Birdie G. Parker-Upton; children, Donald and Florence Upton of Bulverda, Texas, Lisa and Eric Wishe of Sugarloaf Key, Fla.; grandchildren, Gerri Wishe, Katie Upton and Marc Wishe; sisters, Mildred Salter of Senoia, Myrtle Hockaday of Morriston, Fla., Martha Taylot of Bessemer City, N.C., Linda Pendt of McDonough and Darlene West of McDonough; brother, Leonard Upton of Morriston, Fla. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in McDonough with the Rev. George Worrell and the Rev. Hinton Harris officiating. Interment will be at Woodlawn Park in Miami on Thursday, July 17, 2003. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833, is handling arrangements. JOHNSON Betty Ann Johnson, 55, of Stockbridge, died July 12, 2003, at her residence. She was born Nov. 27, 1947, in Sharpsburg and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl and Kenneth Albert, and Michelle Johnson, both of Stockbridge; mother, Minnie Vasser of Locust Grove; brothers, William Vasser of Jonesboro, Gene Vasser of Gadsden, Ala., Russell Vasser of Mudrow, Okla., Lamar Vasser of Boaz, Ala., Marty Vasser and Steve Vasser, both of Locust Grove, Ted Vasser of Toccoa, Jerry Vasser of Locust Grove; sister, Charlotte Falls of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley Johnson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, from the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors with the Rev. Johnny Newell officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Jonesboro. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com. Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements. DeBALD Susan Ann Waters DeBald, 59, of Locust Grove, died July 12, 2003. She was born Sept. 21, 1943, in Chatham County, the daughter of the late Lucille Burnett Hurst and Carl John Waters. Susan and her husband Frenchie were the former owners of Luella Junction Bar-B-Que. She was preceded in death by a son, William G. Aldrich Jr., in 1990. Survivors are her husband, Edward "Frenchie" DeBald of Locust Grove; children, Deborah Aldrich and Mike Aldrich of Locust Grove, Sharon Cenicola of Griffin, Sandy Jennings of Savannah and Ralph Reed of LaGrange; sister, Georgia Evelyn Bragg of South Guyton; brothers, Edward Waters of Savannah and Charlie Waters of South Guyton; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Burdett officiating. Interment will be at Berea Cemetery in Hampton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833, is handling arrangements. TINGLE Velma Lois Jackson Tingle, 87, of McDonough, died July 13, 2003. She was a homemaker and a member of Philippi Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonard Lewis Tingle, and sister, Jennie Lou Graves. Survivors are her children, Geraldine and Lanier Wilkerson of McDonough, and Lourene and Larry Greer of Milner; grandchildren, Danny Wilkerson, Keith Greer, Kam Greer and Debby Mercer; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough with the Rev. Joey Seabolt and the Rev. Oscar Walker officiating. Interment will be in Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833, is handling arrangements. July 15, 2003 GILLESPIE Mr. Dennis Jerome Gillespie, 52, of 50 Fuller Road, Locust Grove, died at noon Friday, July 11, 2003, at his residence. He was born Oct. 9, 1950, son of the late Louie C. Gillespie and Geneva Nichols Gillespie, who survives. HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE VIETNAM WAR, SERVING IN THE U.S. NAVY. He was a plumber. His brother, Crayton Gillespie, died in 1997. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene White officiating. Interment followed in the Locust Grove Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Howell, mother, Geneva Nichols Gillespie, sister, Deborah Zink, and brothers, Clint Gillespie and Kevin Gillespie, all of Locust Grove; several nieces and nephews. Haisten Funeral Home, Jackson is in charge of arrangements. (770) 775-3119. HYNSON Charles "Buddy" Hynson, age 73, of Stockbridge, died Monday, July 14, 2003. MR. HYNSON WAS A VETERAN OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE, HAVING SERVED DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT, and a member of the Lithonia Masonic Lodge 84. He was a member of the Smyrna Presbyterian Church, having attended all his married life, where he served as a Deacon, Elder, Trustee, and Youth Worker. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at Smyrna Presbyterian Church in Conyers with the Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Anna; daughters, Cindy Wilder of McDonough, and Sonya (Bruce) McCullough of Covington; sons, Chuck Hynson of Jackson, and Kip (Angie) Hynson of Stockbridge; sister, Eleanor (Alton) Housworth of Conyers; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 5 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. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 PORTER Mr. Harold Glenn Porter, age 28, of Stockbridge passed away Saturday, July 12, 2003. Mr. Porter was a mechanic with Jett Corp. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 16 from the Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Ericka Porter; parents, Dudley and Susan Porter of Lithonia; sisters, Ellie Pirkle of Waukesha, Wis. and Jennifer Glenn of Seneca, S.C.; grandparents, Eleanor and Jack Ward of Snellville; two nephews; one niece; several aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bikers for Christ International, P.O. Box 82201, Conyers, Ga. 30013. Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231. HUGGINS The Rev. Charles Joseph "Joey" Huggins, age 42, of McDonough, passed away Monday, July 14, 2003. The Reverend Huggins was born Feb. 23, 1961 in Fulton County to Charles Lucas Huggins and Nancy Kathleen Duffy Huggins. He was pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church. He was former pastor for McIntosh Baptist Church, associate pastor for Teamon Baptist Church and associate pastor for Second Baptist Church. He was former president of North Queensland College of Ministries in Townville, Australia. The Rev. Huggins was an Eagle Scout and served on the Eagle Scout's Review Board for Henry County. He has his private pilot's license, loved teaching theology and telling jokes. He served his country in the U.S. Marines. Survivors include his wife Christie Huggins; son, Joseph Huggins; daughter, Mandie Huggins, all of McDonough; mother and father of Conley and sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Michael Martin of Stockbridge. Funeral services for Reverend Charles Joseph "Joey" Huggins will be held Thursday July 17, 2003 at 3 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church. The Rev. Brandon Smith and the Rev. Jim Burdette will officiate. Interment will follow in the Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough. Friends may visit the family Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity Reformed Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1932, Griffin, GA 30224 in memory of Reverend Huggins. To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, (770) 229-4994 is in charge of arrangements. Thursday, July 17, 2003 HUTCHENS R.W. Hutchens, age 88, of Stockbridge died Wednesday, July 16, 2003. Mr. Hutchens was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post 66 in Decatur. He was a former Mason, and a member of the Morningside Baptist Church in Columbus. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland with the Rev. Calvin Yarborough officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Tucker. Survivors include a son, Rick Hutchens of Stockbridge; daughter, Kathy Jean (Dennis) Shields of Stockbridge; brother, Ronnie Hutchens of Seale, Ala.; sister, Louise Moye of Columbus; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18. 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. Daily Herald, Henry Co., Ga. Friday, July 18, 2003/ Saturday July 19, 2003 ABERNATHY Mrs. Dorothy V. Abernathy of Jonesboro died Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at Spalding Regional Medical Center. A church service will be held at noon Saturday, July 19 at Hampton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Herb Blackburn officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden. Survivors include her daughter, Susie Steele of Hampton, and Betty Jo Cummings of Chelen, Wash.; sons, Ron Bradford of Griffin, Anthony Bradford of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Jack Abernathy of Hilton Head, S.C.; sister, Aileen Gable of Monroe; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171 Saturday, July 19, 2003 BANKS Fred Vincent Banks of Forest Park died Wednesday, July 16, 2003. He was a member of First Christian Church of Forest Park and A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II. Services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 18 at Parkway Garden Chapel, with the Rev. Mark Zimmerman officiating. Interment followed at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Banks; son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Nancy Banks of McDonough; daughter, Freida Hall of McDonough; son and daughter-in-law, Sim and Judi Banks of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Greg and Sheila Banks of McDonough, Brittany Banks of McDonough, Chris and Crystal Young of Jonesboro, and Megan Banks of Jonesboro; great-grandchildren, Mitchell Banks of McDonough, and Brent Young of Jonesboro; siblings, Mary Sue Teague of Manchester, Tenn., Nettie Ruth Sain of Manchester, Tenn., and Roy and Joyce Banks of Plymouth, Mich.; several nieces and nephews. A visitation was held for family and friends Thursday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522. BELL Mr. J.D. Bell, age 77, of Hampton, died Sunday, July 13, 2003, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lumpkin County, and was a retired auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by Mr. Calvin Bell. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 in the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Watson officiating. Burial followed at Upson Memorial Gardens in Thomaston. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Jo Bell; son, Mr. Roy L. Bell; daughters, Miss Melissa Bell of Atlanta, Mrs. Becky Eason of Hampton, and Mrs. Jeannie Lilliebridge of Hampton; sisters, Mrs. Ruth Mulkey of Cumming and Mrs. Jessie Payne of Canton; half-sisters, Mrs. Edith Perry of Carior, Mich., Mrs. Betty Jones of Pickens, Colo., and Mrs. Brenda Ridings of Dawsonville, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be addressed to Thomaston Gideon Camp, P.O. Box 1034, Thomaston, Ga. 30286. Coggins Funeral Home, Thomaston, is in charge of arrangements. (706) 647-2336. FRANKLIN Katherine Franklin, age 65, of Cleveland, Ohio, aunt of Vennetta Anderson Brown of Morrow. Services pending by Pernel Jones & Sons Funeral Home, Cleveland, Ohio. (216) 431-9205. MASSINGILLE Candace Cook Massingille, 32, of 112 Barrington Circle, Greer, S.C. died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. A native of Spartanburg County, she was an employee of R.C. Jones & Co., and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church. Her father, William F. (Bill) Cook, and paternal grandparents, Jasper W. and Ruth DeYoung Cook preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at Choice Hills Baptist Church, with Dr. Stan Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. The family is at the home. Survivors include her husband, Thomas G. Massingille of the home; son, Austin Grant Cook of the home; mother, Jean W. Cook of Greer, S.C.; brothers, Wesley Adam Caudle of McDonough, Ga., David C. Caudle of Stockbridge, Ga., and John P. Caudle Jr. of McDonough; sisters, Connie C. Helms of Indian Trail, N.C. and Gloria C. Ryals of Aragon, Ga.; maternal grandparents, Joseph C. and Gloria M. West of Greer. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Wood Mortuary. Memorials may be made to: Austin Grant Cook College Fund at any Wachovia Bank. The Wood Mortuary, Greer, S.C. is in charge of arrangements. (864) 877-3351. July 21, 2003 PITTS Sara Pitts, 74, of McDonough, died July 19, 2003. Pitts was the widow of the late William Leon Pitts. She was a member of First Baptist Church of McDonough and a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Pitts was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Henry County Scholarship Foundation.Survivors include her daughter, Fredda Pitts Harrison of Atlanta, grandchildren, Tracy Lynn Harrison of Pomfret, Conn., Robert Adams Harrison II of Atlanta; sisters, Margaret Jones Nixon of Stockbridge, Eadye Jones Craig of McDonough; brother, Albert (Bubba) Jones of Jackson; several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. from the First Baptist Church of McDonough. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, July 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com.Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors of McDonough/Stockbridge, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements. WALDROP Zan Janet Waldrop (Baker) of Jonesboro, died July 20, 2003. Waldrop was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and retired from Delta Air Lines. Preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Nolan and Manse Waldrop Jr. and sister Sarah Jacklyn Waldrop Standard, she is survived by great nieces, Sarah Olsen, and Laken, Lauren and Baby Waldrop; nieces, Jill Standard Olsen and husband Eric, and Dana Waldrop Williams and husband Wes; nephew, Manse Waldrop and wife Leigh; brother, Dan Waldrop and wife Sharon; brother-in-law, James Douglas Standard Jr. and Raymond L. Baker.Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. The body will lie in state one hour prior to service time. Interment will follow in Morrow Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday.Southside Chapel Funeral Home of Morrow, (770) 961-2828, is handling arrangements. TAYLOR Mr. Ronald Stephen Taylor, 44, of McDonough, died Friday, July 18, 2003, at Henry Medical Center.He was born Sept. 25, 1958, in Jacksonville, N.C.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dudley Rose officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.Survivors include his wife, Kathleen F. Taylor; daughter, Ashlyne Ann Brinkman of McDonough; grandchildren, Autumn Ann Johnson and Alexander Brinkman; father, Gil Taylor of DeBary, Fla.; mother, Patricia Taylor of McDonough; grandfather, Ret. Col. Clifford B. Radcliff of McDonough; sister, Deborah Alexander of Brooks, Ga.In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the American Cancer Society.Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. MAGILL Patricia Ann Magill, 60, of Hampton, died Saturday, July 19, at Southern Regional Medical Center.Magill was born Feb. 4, 1943, in Fulton County, to the late William Ford Amos and the late Annie Lee Walker Amos. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Donald Amos. She was a member of the Riverdale Christian Church and was president of the Phoenix Concrete Cutting Company in College Park, Md. She has served as past national president of the Women Construction Owners and Executives of America.Survivors include her fiance, Bill Fulmer of Fulton, Md.; son and daughter-in-law, David and Lynn DeFoor of Riverdale; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Tony Reid of Hampton; extended children, Leta Kay Reynolds, Donald Lee Ballard and Sherry Payne; grandchildren, Dalyn "Boo" DeFoor, Brandi and Hunter Reid; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Robert Culver of Stockbridge; brother and sister-in-law, James and Sharon Amos of Fayetteville; several nieces and nephews.Funeral services for Magill will be Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at 3 p.m. at the Riverdale Christian Church. The Rev. Brandon Fulmer will officiate. Interment will follow at College Park Cemetery. She will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Friends may visit the family Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833, is handling arrangements. July 22, 2003 GLASS Mr. Jake B. Glass, age 67, of Griffin, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2003, at his residence.Mr. Glass was born April 19, 1936, in Jasper County, son of the late Nolen Glass and Lizzie Gunn Glass. Mr. Glass was employed with the Henry County Board of Education with the Maintenance Department. He was of the Baptist faith, and was a long-time member of Cabin Creek Golf Course. His brothers, Stoney Glass and Junior Glass, and sister, Mary Horton, preceded him in death.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 22 in the Warren Haisten Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. M.A. Powell and Bill Gregory officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.Survivors include his wife, Pat W. Glass; daughter and son-in-law, Ginger Glass Murrah and Jeff of Lawrenceville; grandchildren, Max Murrah and Mason Murrah of Lawrenceville; sisters and brother-in-law, Margie and Bill Gregory of Griffin, Viola Anderson of Milner, Willie Cole of Lawrenceville, and Brenda Dickerson of Griffin; several nieces and nephews.To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullougfuneralhome.com.Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin is in charge of arrangements. (770) 229-4994. MASON Dee L. Mason, age 52, of Hampton, died Sunday, July 20, 2003.She was a member of Southside Christian Fellowship Church and Southern Cruisers Bike Club.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 from Southside Christian Fellowship, with the Rev. Eddie Mason officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.Survivors include her husband, Brick Mason; daughters, Bridgett Mason of Morrow, and Barbara and Walt Carson of Woodstock; granddaughters, Christina and Sarah Carson; sister, Susan Ravenscrof of Florida; several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 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. July 23, 2003 PATRICK Jr. Mr. Ray Patrick Jr., age 75, of McDonough, passed away Monday, July 21, 2003. Mr. Patrick was born May 6, 1928, in Henry County, son of the late Ruby Maddox and Rayford E. Patrick. He had retired from the federal government with more than 20 years of service, served his country in the Army National Guard, was a member of Salem Baptist Church and a member of McDonough Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with the Rev. Al O'Quinn officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elsie B. Patrick; children, Robin and Marilyn Patrick of Orlando, Fla., Beverly and Grady Alexander of Ellijay, Ga., and Michael and Vive Patrick of Stafford, Va.; sisters, Rachael Watson of Hampton, Elizabeth and Thurman Austin of Hampton, and Nellie and Leverne Thompson of McDonough; brothers, Doyle and Ruby Patrick of McDonough, and James and Charlene Patrick of Griffin; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. WILLYARD Sr. Joseph (Big Uncle) Willyard Sr. of Stockbridge died Monday, July 21, 2003. He was a member of the Westridge Church and was a lay preacher with the Truckstop Ministries. He piloted a private plane and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 24 from the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, with the Rev. John A. Jenkins and the Rev. Joe Hunter officiating. Survivors include his wife, Helen; sons, Murphy Willyard of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Joseph Willyard Jr. of Kenton, Tenn., and Jeff and Jon Kahler of Davenport, Iowa; daughter, Julie Kahler of Davenport, Iowa; brother, James Willyard of Stone Mountain, Ga.; nine grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westridge Church Building Fund. 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. Friday, July 25, 2003 PACE Barbara C. Pace, 66, of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away on July 22, 2003. She was formerly of Hendersonville, N.C. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Pace of Gainesville, Ga., and Karen Pace of Ellenwood, Ga.; sisters, Cecele Rusher of Missoula, Mont., and Carol Bigham of Lincolnton, N.C.; brother, Arch de Castrique of Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel on Saturday, July 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at the First Baptist Church Ellenwood in Georgia. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 1234 Panola Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294. Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231. Sunday, July 27, 2003 BANKS Mrs. Hazel Woodruff Banks, age 85, of McDonough died Thursday, July 24, 2003, at Henry Medical Center. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Forsyth, and a resident of Baptist Inn where she was one of their pianists. Mrs. Banks was born in Lithia Springs, Ga. Oct. 11, 1917, daughter of the late Annie Lula Crouch and Wesley Willis Woodruff. Her husband, William Aubert Banks, who died Jan. 24, 1962, preceded her in death. Graveside services will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, July 28 at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. Survivors include her children, Emily and Bobby McKinnon of McDonough, Bill and Cathi Banks of Birmingham, Ala., Grady and Jo Coggins of Conyers, Connie and Ward Hall of Phoenix City, Ala., and Tim and Debra Banks of Ball Ground, Ga.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, July 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. ENG Yeng Hong Eng of Jonesboro died Wednesday, July 23, 2003. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at Parkway Garden Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, James Kav; daughter, infant Kav; father, Pheng Siv Eng; mother, Penh Ouk; sister, Jin Hong Eng; brothers, Cheung Yingh, Sang Yingh, and Arn Yingh Eng; mother-in-law, Rleng Chhoy; brothers-in-law, Yin and Arn Kav; sisters-in-law, Var Kav and Touch Srey Mam; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522. July 28,2003 Floyd Roger Guarnett Mr. Floyd Roger Guarnett, 55, of McDonough, died July 25, 2003. He was born Feb. 5, 1948, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of Pat Schlichting of Auburndale, Fla., and Jerry Guarnett of Pocahontas, Ark. Guarnett served his country for two tours of duty in Vietnam and was part of the Pueblo Rescue. He was a member of the American Motor Cycle Association and the National Republican Committee. He is survived by his wife, Susan Mealor Guarnett of McDonough; children, Tammy Moffitt of Pompano Beach Fla., and Rod Guarnett and wife Angela of Locust Grove; siblings, Judy and Thomas DuBose of Plant City, Fla., Neal and Pat Guarnett of Philadelphia, Penn., Kelly Guarnett of Lakeland, Fla.; and three grandchildren. A memorial service for Mr. Guarnett was held Sunday, July 27, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Lewis Sligh officiating. The family received friends prior to the service. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833, is handling arrangements. Marion Edward Huff Mr. Marion Edward Huff, 72, of Locust Grove, died July 25, 2003. He was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Turner County, the son of the late Virginia Louise Garbett and Jacob Adolph Huff. He was a retired truck driver with 26 years, 16 years spent working for Progressive Lighting Company. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nellie Brantley Huff of Locust Grove; children, Jennie and Rick Burdett of Stockbridge, Mike and Paula Huff of Douglasville, Steve and Karen Huff of Stockbridge, and Nan Huff of Locust Grove; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Sunday, July 27, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Murell officiating. The family received friends prior to the service. Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 924-8833, is handling arrangements. Tuesday, July 29, 2003 WORLEY Mr. Donald Ray Worley of Forest Park died Sunday, July 27, 2003. Mr. Worley was a retired glass glazier (local union 1940). His wife, Virginia, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30 in the chapel of the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Cameron and Cindy Worley of McDonough; daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Buddy Kelly of McDonough; grandchildren, Kyle and Craig Worley, and Elizabeth, Hannah, and Blake Kelly; brothers, Ralph Worley of Milner, Hoyt Worley of Forest Park, Glenn Worley of Griffin, and Charles Worley of Molena; sisters, Elva Crist of Sacramento, Calif., Louise Worley of McDonough, Wilma Harrison of Fairburn, Ruth Milsaps of Knoxville, Tenn., and Dorothy Hindman of Sacramento, Calif. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Southside Chapel Funeral Home, Morrow is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2828. STROUD Mr. Harper Manson Stroud, age 89, of Macon, died Sunday, July 27, 2003, at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon. He was born Dec. 28, 1913, in McDonough, son of the late Edna Dickerson and James Manson Stroud. He graduated from Berry School in Rome and attended the University of Georgia in Athens. He was employed with Campbell Coal Company for more than 22 years, and also Cherokee Brick and Tile of Atlanta. Mr. Stroud had been an active member of Emory Presbyterian Church for 35 years, after moving to Conyers became a member of Conyers Presbyterian Church, and until his death was a member of Northwest Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at the McDonough Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Randolph Calvo officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the fellowship hall of the church. Survivors include his wife of more than 62 years, Juanita Hightower Stroud; daughters and son-in-law, Nita and Jim Williams of Atlanta, and Jane Stroud Starling of Macon; brother and sister-in-law, James and Catherine Stroud of McDonough; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to Emory Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice. Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833. July 31, 2003 WALDEN Gayle Walden, age 50, of Stockbridge, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, at Henry Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 at Ward's Fairview Chapel, with the Rev. Ron Little officiating. Survivors include her husband, Ron Walden; daughter, Heidi Crumpton of England; sons, Nathan McGee of Stockbridge, Jason Miotke of McDonough, and Scott Walden of Lovejoy. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 at the funeral home. Horis A. Ward's Fairview Chapel, Stockbridge is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.