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Henry Herald, Henry Co., Ga.
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
 
Mrs. Edna Christine Wade SCOTT of Hampton died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 at Pope Dickson & Son Jonesboro Chapel with Chaplain G.W. Wade officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Irma Sue Jackson of Hampton, and Mrs. Sandra Faye Johnson of Guyton; sons, Mr. George W. Wade of Livingston, Texas, Mr. James David Wade of Hampton, Mr. John Ellis Wade of Mansfield, Mr. Raymond Scott of Stockbridge, Mr. Waynard Scott of Guyton; brother, Mr. David Carlton Hale of Dallas; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 11 great great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pope Dickson & Son, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.
 

Thursday, October 2, 2003
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Friday, October 3, 2003
Mrs. Ava Fannin Dailey ALLRN, age 78, of Griffin passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, at the Spalding Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Allen was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Spalding County, daughter of the late Robert Arnold Fannin Sr. and the late Lois Gertrude Steele Fannin. She was a member of the County Line United Methodist Church for more than 35 years. She was a loving mother and Granny, a devoted sister and a faithful friend. She loved taking care of everyone, especially her grandsons. Her husband, Marvin Allen, and brother, Haywood Fannin, preceded her in death. 
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Warren Haisten Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Bradford officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Leigh and Rex Buckingham; grandsons, Kenneth and Ryan Buckingham of Columbus, Ohio; sisters and brother-in-law, Frances F. Salter and Gladys and Paul Anderson, all of Griffin; brother and sisters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Bobbie "Jo" Fannin of Jonesboro, and Wilma Fannin of Griffin; former husband, Harold Dailey of McDonough; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may visit the family from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family is accepting flowers. However, those desiring may make contributions to the County Line United Methodist Church, County Line Church Road, Griffin, GA 30223.
To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com .
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin is in charge of arrangements. (770) 229-4994.
 

Timothy L. THOMSN, 55, of McDonough died Monday, Sept. 15, 2003.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at McDonough Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Donna, and children, Kathryn and Paul.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Foundation for Medically Fragile Children (ffmfc@juno.com) or the McDonough Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
 

Saturday, October 5, 2003
 
James Vernon ASHMORE, 90, of Stockbridge, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2003.Mr. Ashmore was active in Mountain View Baptist Church. He attended Philadelphia Presbyterian Church. He was also a Mason with the Forest Park Lodge 399.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Tara Garden Chapel, with Dr. Spencer Frye officiating. Interment will follow at Jones Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Ashmore; daughter, Becky Johnson of Stockbridge; sons, Buddy (Jane) Ashmore of Jonesboro and Eddie (Linda) Ashmore of McDonough; sister, Helen Buie of Fayetteville; sister-in-law, Loretta Ashmore of Marietta; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today, Saturday, Oct. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.
 
Mrs. Myrtle Summerour BOGART, age 93, of Cleveland, Ga. and formerly of McDonough, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at Gateway Health Care in Cleveland.
She was born in Auburn, Ga., daughter of the late John Nathan and Bertie Etheridge Summerour. Mrs. Bogart was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Bogart, son, Sgt. Charles R. Bogart, and sister Marguerite Summerour Digby. Mrs. Bogart worked for W.T. Grant Co. and Bell Aircraft during World War II. She was a charter member of First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland and a member of Kelley Presbyterian Church of McDonough. She taught Sunday School and was a devoted homemaker and foster parent for more than 125 children with Henry County Department of Family and Children Services.
Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Kelley Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jeff Hutcheson and the Rev. Sidney Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Genie Bogart of Sautee, Ga.; grandchildren, Jeff and Stephanie Bogart of Helen, Ga., Katherine and Cape Jones of Unadilla, Ga., and Melanie Bogart of Marietta; great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Anna Bogart, and Isaac and Marianna Jones; sisters, Doris Patrick of Tennille and Lou Sims of Conyers; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to Kelley Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund or First Presbyterian of Cleveland Building Fund.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.
 
Mr. Edward H. CRISSMAN Jr., 72, of Perry, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at his residence.
A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Mr. Crissman has lived in Perry since 1971. He was of the Southern Baptist faith and was the son of the late Edward H. Crissman Sr. and Hollie E. Hatton Crissman. MR. CRISSMAN WAS A RETIRED U.S. NAVY VETERAN OF KOREA AND VIETNAM. He was a member of the Jonesboro V.F.W., and the Fleet Reserve in Gainesville. In his spare time he enjoyed poetry and working with his hands. Mr. Crissman was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Frances Crissman, in 1996.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6 at Pisgah Cemetery in Perry.
Survivors include his stepmother, Beulah (Hicks) Browning; sons, Randy Crissman (Linda) of Perry, Donald Crissman (Katherine) of Sebring, Fla., and Bill Crissman (Leslie) of Greenville, Ga.; daughters, Phyllis Crissman of Perry, Diane Crissman Kinsey (Sam) of Perry, and Stephanie Rainey of Douglasville, Ga.; sisters, Elizabeth Crissman of Houston, Texas, and Elinor Ursry of Eulee, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at the funeral home.
Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, Perry, Fla. is in charge of arrangements. (850) 584-4149.
 
Hugh "Pop" TAYLOR, age 72, of Forest Park, passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003.
HE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY, and worked as a manager for Kentucky Fried Chicken. He was preceded in death by his child, Noel Taylor, and sister, Virginia.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, with Pastor Joe Durham officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Richard E. and Debbie Taylor of Rex, Greg Taylor of Texas, J.P. Taylor of Columbus, Ga.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill (Wanda) Taylor, Lee Jr. (Linda) Taylor, and Eugene (Mary Jo) Taylor, all of Tennessee; sisters, Janie Mansfield, Louise Taylor, and Elizabeth Stephens; grandchildren, Jonathan Taylor, Richie Taylor (fiance, Melissa Farmer), Zack Taylor, Brittany Taylor, Carly Taylor, and Kristy Sutton.
The family will receive friends today from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 210-2700.
 
Carole VANN of Forest Park, Georgia died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at Southern Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Vann was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Vann.
A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel Monday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Survivors include her son, Robert Miller of Jonesboro; sisters, Janice Pearlman and Jeff of Dallas, Ga., and Pam Gilpin of Panama City, Fla.; brothers, Donald Satterfield of Jacksonville, Fla., Jerry Satterfield of Riverdale, and Kenneth Satterfield of Forest Park; grandsons, Austin Wilkerson and Cody Wilson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.
 

Monday, October 6, 2003
 
Mary Lee McELWANEY of Riverdale passed away Oct. 5, 2003.
Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Petty of Fairburn and Cindy Dozier of Newnan; two sons, John C. Stone of Griffin and Arvin Wayne Stone of Newnan; a sister, Lola Addison of Tallapoosa, Ga.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thomas L. Scroggs Tara Garden Chapel Jonesboro, (770) 471-7171, is handling arrangements.
 
 
Miriam WORSHAM, 75, passed away Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003.
Worsham is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Claire Worsham of Jonesboro; Paul and Gisole Worsham of Louisiana; three grandchildren, David, Michelle and Matthew Worsham; several nieces and nephews.
She was a member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, where she participated in the choir and Sunday school class, and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and the Clayton County Library Board. She was a Clayton County teacher for 40 years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003, at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Candy Thacker and Herb Chisenhall officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Parkway Garden Chapel on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jones Memorial United Methdist Church.
Thomas L. Scroggs Parkway Garden Chapel, (404) 366-3522, is handling arrangements.
 
 
James Fredrick TODD, 81, of Heflin, Ala., died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton.
He was born Aug. 4, 1922, in Cleburne County, Ala., the son of the late James Roscoe and Myrtle Lou McCray Todd. He was retired from the Atlanta Army Depot where he worked as an aircraft mechanic.
He was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church, AN ARMY VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II and was a member of the Ranborne Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include son James Aaron Todd of Heflin, Ala.; daughter, Freda Ann Todd of Stockbridge; brothers, Robert Todd of Cartersville and Wallace Todd of Birmingham; grandchildren, Jerri Lynn Todd and Shammah James Todd of Jonesboro, John Willis McDonald IV of Stockbridge; one great-grandchild, Joshua Aaron Todd of Jonesboro.
Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Antioch United Methodist Church in Cleburne County, Ala., with the Rev. Homer Wysner officiating. Interment was in the church ceremony. Hobart Harris was in charge of the music. Masons served as pall bearers and were in charge of graveside services, and the VFW folded the flag.
 
One killed when car thrown from highway
One man was killed when the pickup truck he was driving collided with a tractor-trailer on I-675 and was thrown onto Ga. Highway 138 below. The driver of the pickup, James HOOLS, 44, of Griffin, was involved in the initial accident on I-675 around 3:01 p.m. Friday.
In that accident Hooks was traveling south in a Chevrolet 110 behind a Jeep Cherokee with the tractor-trailer in the other lane next to the Jeep.
He got impatient and decided he wanted to get around the Jeep.
The man went onto the shoulder of the road to pass the Jeep and as he was pulling back onto the roadway he clipped the front of the Jeep, lost control and ran into the tractor-trailer.
As a result of that the (Chevrolet) came down the embankment and into traffic on Highway 138 where it hit (another) pickup truck occupied by an adult male (and two juvenile males).
Kent Vickers, 25, of Stockbridge, and his two sons, 6-year-old Michael and 5-year-old Marcus, were the occupants of the second pickup.
Vickers was taken to Henry Medical Center while both boys were transported to Egleston Children's Healthcare in Atlanta. All three were treated and released.
Rush hour traffic quickly snarled around the area of the accident as both lanes of Highway 138 were closed.
Lonnie Campbell of McDonough was on his way home from Ellenwood when he found that I-675 was closed.
"I was going to take the back roads but it was backed up, too," Campbell said. "I had nowhere to go and I kind of landed in the middle."
Campbell stood in a crowd of people gathered by the bottom of the on-ramp from Highway 138 to I-675 who, like Campbell, were waiting for the accident to be cleared. Cindy Pugh of Forest Park said that her daughter, son-in-law and sister-in-law had come in from Gainesville. They were on their way to McDonough to get the daughter a new birth certificate when the accident occurred.
"They drove an hour to get here and now we're stuck," Pugh said.
But watching the police and rescue workers trying to clear the wreckage put Pugh's misfortune in perspective.
"It's terrible. That car is squashed completely," Pugh said. "It's a hard way to die."
 

Tuesday, October 7, 2003
 
Mr. James Samuel HARRIS Jr., age 78, of McDonough, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003. 
He was born Sept. 9, 1925, in Fulton County, son of the late Ermie Howard and James S. Harris Sr. HE RETIRED WITH 20 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE U.S. COAST GUARD and 20 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by a daughter, Beth Ann Harris, in 1977.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Fairview Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Frances McQuade Harris; daughters, Pamela Harris of McDonough and Paula Rodriguez of Hampton; granddaughter, Tara Beth Rodriguez of Hampton; sister, Ruby Harrison of Stockbridge.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.
 

Mr. J.T. "Paw" MADDOX died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, in the Griffin Regional Hospital.
He was a self-employed carpenter for more than 50 years and also enjoyed farming. He was born in Clayton County.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the Moody Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ted Moody officiating. Burial will follow in the Moody Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mrs. Mearlene Maddox; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Susan Maddox of Zebulon and Steve and Kathy Maddox of Meansville; daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and David Corley, and Wanda Maddox of Zebulon, and Hilda and Eric Baker of Winchester, Ind.; brothers and sisters, Essie Singleton of Lovejoy, Grady Maddox of Zebulon, Luci Higdon of Lovejoy, Mary Johnson of Griffin, Bernice Revis of High Falls, Howard (Buster) Maddox of Zebulon, Bobby Maddox of Hampton, David Maddox of High Falls, Sandra Wood of Hampton, and Virginia Duke of Griffin; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may visit the family today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Moody Funeral Home, Zebulon is in charge of arrangements.
 
Wednesday, October 8, 2003
 
Robert Joseph BRACKOB died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003. 
Robby, as he was often called, was a service manager for a heating, air conditioning and ventilation company, and a Mason. He was preceded in death by his sons, Richard Brackob and Joseph Brackob, and his mother, Emily Kay Shafer Brackob. He was the grandson of Edna and Leon Shafer and Mary and James Brackob.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will follow in Morrow Cemetery.
Survivors include his daughter, Brittany Brackob; father and stepmother, Robert and Jane Brackob; stepmother, Dianne Taylor; brothers and sisters-in-law, Chris and Jennifer Brackob, Jeff Brackob, David Mark and Angie Beamon, Paul and Virginia Beamon, and Michael Herndon; nephews, Jon Brackob, Corey Huddleston, Brandon Kinney, and Mason Brackob; nieces, Emily Brackob and Skylar Beamon; numerous, numerous friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.
Southside Chapel Funeral Home, Morrow is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2828.
 

Carol Porter HARRIS, age 60, of Locust Grove, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003.
She was born Dec. 14, 1942, in Fulton County, daughter of the late Mary Rachel 
Anderson and Otis Wilmer Porter.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.
Survivors include her sisters and brother-in-law, Jane and Wade Rigsby of Eatonton, and Lynn Lapham of Douglasville; cousins, Judy Moore-Miller of McDonough, Ann Johnson of McDonough, and Cal Anderson of Americus; numerous nieces, nephews and great 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.
 
Henry Herald, Henry Co., Ga.
Thursday, October 9, 2003
 
Mr. James A. TURNER Jr., 58, of Hampton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, after a brief illness. 
Mr. Turner was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. HE SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES IN VIETNAM AND WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART BY THE U.S. ARMY. Mr. Turner was known for and loved coaching Little League baseball and received the Golden Hammer Award from Alcoa.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, with Pastor Jeff Gongwer and Pastor Mike Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Mrs. Gail Turner; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Chip Chapman of Hampton; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Donna Lewis of McDonough, Kevin Turner of Griffin, and James A. and Lisa Turner III of Griffin; grandchildren, Christopher Lewis, Patrick Phillips, Ashton Lewis, Brooke Lewis, Kalli Turner, Trey Chapman, Josh Chapman, Hannah Turner, and Drew Turner.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.
 

Friday, October 10, 2003
 
Mr. Billy Jay BROOKS, age 58, of McDonough, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003.
He was born April 19, 1945, in Calhoun, Ga., son of the late Mae Brooks Walker and A.J. Brooks.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Eastside Baptist Church with the Rev. Andrew Reagan and the Rev. Frank Cronan officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Veronica Tribble Brooks; children, Sheila Renea Cleapor of McDonough, Teresa Jean Lance of Hampton, Belinda J. Reidhead of Morristown, Tenn., Karen Denise Felinas of Jonesboro, Veronica Diane Boardman of Virginia Beach, William Jay Brooks of Jonesboro, and Shannon Raye Line of Murrayville, Ga.; sisters, Peggy Montgomery and Carolyn Ratley; brothers, Harold Francis, Joe Brooks, Bobby Brooks, Russell Brooks, and Roger Brooks; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.
 
Mrs. Gladys Donalson MITCHELL, age 87, of McDonough, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003.
She was born April 11, 1916, in Fort Worth, Texas, daughter of the late Delia Waddell and Angus Donalson. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by a son, David Donald Mitchell in 1997, and her husband, Graham Mitchell in 1998. She was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church, where she served in various leadership roles. She served as a Girl Scout leader and retired after 20 years of service with the Salvation Army.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Berea Cemetery, with the Rev. Charlie Greene officiating.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ralph Crocker of McDonough; sister, Joyce Gardner of Trenton, Mich.; brothers, Frank Donalson of Anchorage, Alaska and Glen Donalson of Ukiah, Calif.; grandchildren, Zachary Mitchell Crocker, Laura L. Crocker, Christopher Mitchell, Suzanne M. Heft, and David P. Mitchell; great-grandson, Sam Heft.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, prior to the service.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.
 
Mr. James Orville ROOKS, age 81, of McDonough and a native of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at the Henry Medical Center in Stockbridge.
Mr. Rooks was born March 22, 1922, in Jackson, son of the late James Howard Rooks and the late Fannie Bob Willard Rooks.
Mr. Rooks was retired from civil service after having been the administrative assistant to the regional director of H.E.W. He attended the Maryland Institute of Art. He wrote many columns for various newspapers, political, serious and comical. HE WAS A VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II, SERVING IN THE AIR FORCE FIFTH AIR CORPS IN NEW GUINEA, THE PHILIPPINES AND OKINAWA. HE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED TROOPS FLOWN TO JAPAN FOR MILITARY OCCUPATION AT THE END OF WORLD WAR II. He was a member of the McDonough First United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 10 from the McDonough First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mac Riley, the Rev. C.R. Hill, and John Sherrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Jackson City Cemetery. Mr. Rooks will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the funeral services.
Mr. Rooks is survived by his wife, Peggy Sanders Rooks; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Larry Bailey of Westminster, S.C.; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Lillian R. Redman of Grayson, Ga.; a large number of nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Anita Rooks Miller and Melanie Rooks Childers.
Friends may visit the family at the residence in McDonough.
The Sherrell, Wilson, Mangham Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements. (770) 775-3916.
 
Addie Mandane TEBO, age 74, of McDonough, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003.
Born Oct. 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Homer Levrett and Lillian Lunsford Wilkerson. She was a homemaker and a member of Sardis Baptist Church.
Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Sardis Baptist Church, with Minister Jeff Wilder and the Rev. Bobby Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Survivors include her son, Joey (Tina) Tebo of McDonough; grandchildren, Brittany, Tami, and Joseph; brother, Homer Wilkerson of Hampton; sister, Martha Baggett of Brunswick.
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.
 
Mr. James A. TURNER Jr., 58, of Hampton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, after a brief illness.
Mr. Turner was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart by the U.S. Army. Mr. Turner was known for and loved coaching Little League baseball and received the Golden Hammer Award from Alcoa.
Funeral services will take place at 3 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 10 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, with Pastor Jeff Gongwer and Pastor Mike Henderson officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Mrs. Gail Turner; daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Chip Chapman of Hampton; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Donna Lewis of McDonough, Kevin Turner of Griffin, and James A. and Lisa Turner III of Griffin; grandchildren, Christopher Lewis, Patrick Phillips, Ashton Lewis, Brooke Lewis, Kalli Turner, Trey Chapman, Josh Chapman, Hannah Turner, and Drew Turner.
Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home, Jonesboro Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.
Sunday, October 12, 2003
Minnie Mae BRUCE of Forest Park died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, at her residence.
 
Mrs. Bruce was a member of the American Legion for the past 40 years, the past four being served as an honorary member. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Bruce and her sons, Carl Bruce and David Bruce. 
Services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13 in the chapel. Interment will follow at College Park Cemetery.
 
Survivors include her daughters, Catherine Gossett and spouse Thomas of Baconton, Ga., Dorothy Jeffcoat of Augusta, Janice Tolbert of Alpharetta, and Gloria Johnson and spouse Ted of Bedford, Ind.; sons, Thomas Bruce and spouse Janice of Soddey Daisy, Tenn. and George Wesley Bruce and spouse Sheila of Dawsonville, Ga.; 24 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
 
The family will be accepting family and friends for visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12.
 
Parkway Garden Chapel, Forest Park is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.
 
 
Mr. J.C. MITCHELL of Hampton died Friday, Oct. 10, 2003, at Christian Ministries Hospice.
 
He was a retired owner/operator of a tool and die company and SERVED THREE YEARS IN THE U.S. NAVY DURIG WORLD WAR II.
 
A chapel service will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, with the Rev. Floyd Carmack officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
 
Survivors include his wife, Louise Sims Mitchell; son, George "Ray" Mitchell of Jonesboro; daughters, Judy McNair (Frank) of Hampton and Charlotte Noon of McDonough; sister, Latrelle Herring of Alpharetta; seven granddaughters; 10 great-grandchildren.
 
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to Christian Ministries Hospice, 125 Georgia Highway 138, Riverdale, GA 30274. (678) 752-9348.
 
Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.
 
 
 
Mrs. Sara K. PIERCE, age 67, of Riverdale, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003.
Graveside services will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at Forest Hills Memorial Park, with Deacon Joe Anzalone officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Frank C. Pierce; sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Michael (Robin) Pierce of San Diego, Calif., James Timothy (Kristen) Pierce of Annandale, Va., and Joseph Elias (Melissa) Pierce of McDonough; grandchild, Dustin Elias Pierce of McDonough; nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family will accept flowers or make contributions to Portsbridge Hospice, 1374 Manchester Dr., Conyers, GA 30012.
Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 210-2700.
 
Monday, October 13, 2003
Miriam R. Gibby LONG  of  McDonough died on Oct. 12, 2003. She retired from Keebler Bakers with 25-plus years of service, where she was also a member of the Bakers & Confectioners Union.
Long is preceded in death by two husbands, Charles R. Gibby Sr. and Forrest E. Long, and a daughter, Darlene Gibby Willis.
She is survived by sons Michael R. Gibby of Peachtree City, Charles R. Gibby Jr. of Alexander City, Ala.; brother and sister-in-law L.R. and Karen Reid of McDonough; sisters Sarah Wright of Forest Park and Barbara Sales of Ellijay; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Pope Dickson & Son in Morrow. The family will receive friends Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Pope Dickson Funeral Home in Morrow.
Pope Dickson Funeral Home, (770) 961-2700, is handling arrangements.
 
 
 
Jane B. RAINER of McDonough died Oct. 11, 2003. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Andrew Rainer Jr.
Survivors include her sons, Robert A. Rainer III of Jonesboro, Ray B. Rainer, Fred T. Rainer, Joe Rainer, all of McDonough; brother C. Ray Brewster of Macon; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and Ralph Smith.
Graveside services will be Monday, Oct. 13, 2003, at 2 p.m. from the McDonough City Cemetery with the Rev. Al O'Quinn officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to your favorite charity. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com.
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough/ Stockbridge, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements.
 
Tuesday, October 14, 2003
 
Michelle COLLINS, age 19, of Stockbridge, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003.
Born Nov. 15, 1983, she was the daughter of Joseph and Marquetta Collins. 
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland, with the Rev. Reed Benson officiating.
Survivors other than her parents include daughter Hannah Lynn Scott of Stockbridge; fiancé, Jerriett Scott of McDonough; sisters, Alicia Collins and Melinda Eldridge, both of Stockbridge; maternal grandparents, Claude and Faye Eldridge of Hallie, Ky.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16.
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, October 15, 2003
 
Michelle COLLINS, age 19, of Stockbridge, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003.
Born Nov. 15, 1983, she was the daughter of Joseph and Marquetta Collins. 
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland, with the Rev. Reed Benson officiating.
Survivors other than her parents include daughter Hannah Lynn Scott of Stockbridge; fiancé, Jerriett Scott of McDonough; sisters, Alicia Collins and Melinda Eldridge, both of Stockbridge; maternal grandparents, Claude and Faye Eldridge of Hallie, Ky.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16.
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.
 
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Gussie Ann WALDEN, age 80, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003.
Her spouse, Larry L. Thrasher, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 16 in the C.J. Mowell & Son Chapel, with the Rev. Greg Fain and the Rev. Carl Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park in Forest Park.
Survivors include her daughter, Mable "Cee Gee" Fuller of Jonesboro; sons, James Walraven of Monroe, Jack Walraven of Rockmart, and Joey Walraven of Smyrna; grandchildren, Josh and Clint Purcell, Stacy Gephart, Sandi Ussery, Keely Allen, Scott Walraven, Kelly Carr, Jody Walraven, and Stephanie Dallape; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Jimmy Ferguson of Logansville; sister, Betty Jo Butler of Douglasville.
Carl J. Mowell & Son, Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 461-7641.
 

Ina Grace Hines WILSON, 90, of Jonesboro and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003.
Cryptside services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Washington Park East Cemetery, with the Rev. Ted Stephenson officiating.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda (John) Duke of Indianapolis and Shirley Jean Coryell of Jonesboro; son, William Wilson of Indianapolis; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Tara Garden Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Flanner & Buchanan Mortuary Speedway location (317) 387-7020.
Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.
 

Thursday, October 16, 2003
Michelle COLLINS, age 19, of Stockbridge, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003.
Born Nov. 15, 1983, she was the daughter of Joseph and Marquetta Collins. 
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 in the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland, with the Rev. Reed Benson officiating.
Survivors other than her parents include daughter Hannah Lynn Scott of Stockbridge; fiancé, Jerriett Scott of McDonough; sisters, Alicia Collins and Melinda Eldridge, both of Stockbridge; maternal grandparents, Claude and Faye Eldridge of Hallie, Ky.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16.
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.
 

October 17, 2003
 
Robert L. (Bob) STAHL, age 49, of Apalachicola, Fla. and formerly of Jackson, Ga. died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003.
Mr. Stahl had been employed by Milton's Food Service as a Food Service Representative and was a member of the Eagles Landing First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at Eagles Landing First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Whaley and Dr. Tim Dowdy officiating. Interment will follow at the Locust Grove Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah (Debbie) Denise Stahl; daughter, Rachel Stahl; son, Levi Stahl; brother, John and Sharon Bitting of Houston, Texas; stepfather, Ed Ray of Freeport, Texas.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to WMVV 90.7 New Life FM at P.O. Box 2020, Griffin, GA 30224 or to the Pastorial Retreat Center of St. George Island, c/o First Baptist Church of St. George Island, 501 East Bayshore Drive, St. George Island, FL 32328.
Those who wish may also sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com .
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-1414.
 
Sunday, October 19, 2003
 
Mrs. Martha Christine McCullough WILLIAMS of Riverdale passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, at Southern Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy McCoy, and brother, Boyce McCullough.
Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at Bible Baptist Church in Hampton, with Pastor Norman Pyle officiating. Interment will follow at Green Meadows Memorial Gardens in Conyers.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Albert Williams Sr.; daughters, Marilyn Harrison (Gene) of Fayetteville, and Elaine Greer (Bobby) of Hampton; sons, Al Williams (Vicki) of Florida, and Joey Williams (April) of Texas; sisters, Nevelyn Durden of Alabama, and Jewell Berry of Atlanta; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at the funeral home.
Tara Garden Chapel, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 471-7171.
 

James Richard FRANKS of Swainsboro, Ga. passed away from a massive heart attack Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, leaving behind one son, Donnie Scott Franks.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends one hour before the service.
Other survivors include grandchildren, Delayna Sherree Franks, Donnie Scott Franks II, and Autumn Sierra Franks; great-grandchildren, Dylan West and Ethan Franks; brothers, Larry Franks and Wayne Franks of McDonough; sisters, Sandra Heaton of Hampton and Janice Lister of McDonough.
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. Frances HALEY, age 91, of McDonough and formerly of Forest Park, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, in a local Nursing Care.
Mrs. Haley was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Haley, to whom she was married for 47 years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Jack Westlund officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
The remains will lie in state from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Roy Babin of Stockbridge; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Phyllis Haley of Morrow, and Jerry and Delores Haley of Braselton; sister, Janette Young of Snellville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home, Morrow Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 961-2700.
 

Opal Virginia HOOTMAN, age 90, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel, with Pastor Miriam Beecher officiating. Interment will follow at Westminster Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her children, Shirley and Mike Kovacicek of Fayetteville, James H. and Nancy Hootman of Jonesboro, Glenda and Steve Stanko of Las Vegas, Nev., Bruce Hootman of Warner Robins, Ga., Ronnie Hootman of Jonesboro, and Joyce and John Bromley of Riverdale.; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; sisters, Melba Masco of Ohio, Laverne Krupp of Ohio, and Twila Scott of Ohio.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City is in charge of arrangements. (770) 487-3959.
 

Daily Herald, Henry Co., Ga.
Monday, October 20, 2003
 
Richard Macynya FINK, 62, of McDonough, died Oct. 18, 2003. He was co-owner of F&F Flooring in McDonough and a member of Salem Baptist Church. 
Surviving are his wife Lynda Daniell Fink; children Daniell Ray Fink, Ricky Fink, Pam Ford and Jeff Adams; 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Statham officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Family Life Center at Salem Baptist Church. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com.
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough/Stockbridge, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements.
 

Ginger C. NEISTER, 32, died Oct. 16, 2003.
Surviving are her parents, Gary and Carolyn Neister, brother Gary C. and Wanda Neister; sisters Gina Southerland and Glynis Abramaitys; niece Sidney; nephews Jonathon, Jacob, Logan and David.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, from the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors with Rev. David Black officiating. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland. com.
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough/Stockbridge, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements.
 
Tuesday, October 21, 2003
 
Mrs. Dianne (Capes) FREDERICK of McDonough died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at Henry Medical Center in Stockbridge.
Daughter of the late Ira Marshall and Corris Slaughter Capes, she was born Jan. 24, 1938, in Newton County, Ga. A former resident of Porterdale, Mrs. Frederick had lived in McDonough since 1971. She enjoyed crafts, cooking and crocheting. Her brother, Gene (Pat) Capes, preceded her in death. 
Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, with the Rev. Dan Wilson officiating. Entombment will follow at Lawnwood Memorial Park.
Survivors include her husband, Wallace Frederick; sons and daughter-in-law, Alan Frederick of Stockbridge, and Michael and Heather Frederick of Conyers; grandchildren, Evelyn Frederick, Faith Frederick, and Nakia Frederick; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rachael and Buster Jenkins of Jackson and Colleen and Dwayne Jackson of Covington; brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Esther Capes of Covington, Tim and Lynn Capes of Oxford, Tony and Lynn Capes of Oxford, and Libby Capes of Covington; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, Covington is in charge of arrangements.
 

Mr. Elmer T. EDMONDS, 82, of Hampton, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003.
Mr. Edmonds was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Hampton, where he also sang in the church choir for many years. MR. EDMONDS SERVED IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE IN WORLD WAR II AS A STAFF SERGEANT. DURING HIS TENURE WITH THE AIR FORCE HE SERVIVED SEVERAL COMMENDATIONS AND WAS A POW FOR 13 MONTHS IN SEVERAL GERMAN CAMPS.
Funeral services will take place at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, with Pastor Jeff Gongwer and Pastor Mike Henderson officiating. Mr. Edmonds will lie in state one hour prior to service time. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Mrs. Helen M. Edmonds; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Reinhart Schauer of Hampton and Ginger and Larry Robertson Sr. of Enka, N.C.; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Lisa Spivey of Hampton, Sam and Rebecca Spivey of Hampton, and Joseph and Sara Edmonds of Asheville, N.C.; sister, Hazel Gordon of Hiawassee, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Pope Dickson & Son Funeral Home, Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. (770) 478-7211.
 

October 22, 2003
 
Donald R. BABB, age 87, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003.
He was a member of McDonough Christian Church, 32nd Degree Mason AM & FM Lodge 298, Benton Harbor, Michigan, Honorary Life Member of East Point Lodge 288. He is preceded in death by his stepson, Gary Osborne Taylor.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24 from the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors with Senior Minister Paul Leslie officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia G. Babb; sons, Donald M. Babb of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Robert Earl Stephenson of Ann Arbor, Mich.; three grandchildren.
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.
 

Sunday, October 26, 2003
Alice LEWIS, 50, of Hampton, died Oct. 23, 2003.
 
She was born June 30, 1953. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church. 
Survivors include daughter, Ashley Graham of Newnan; son, Dennis Graham of Peachtree City; daughter, Amy Graham of Illinois; and son, David Kelley of Illinois.
 
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 25, 2003, at Carl J. Mowell & Son Chapel of Fayetteville. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Ill. The Rev. Brad Blanton will officiate.
 
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home of Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 461-7641.
 
October 27, 2003
 
Mrs. C.L. (Edith B.) HARRIS, 94, of Stockbridge, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 27, at 1 p.m. at Madison First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Kerr officiating. Interment will follow at Winterville Cemetery.
A native of Henry County, Harris was a retired teacher at Stockbridge High School, a member of Madison First United Methodist Church and a graduate of North Georgia College.
Survivors include nephews Billy and Teresa Hinton of Stockbridge and Bob and Joyce Hinton of Stockbridge; several great-nieces, nephews and a great-great-niece. Her husband, Charles Leon Harris Jr., and sister, Ruth Bowen Hinton, preceded her in death.
The family received friends Sunday at the funeral home.
Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Rockdale Chapel, (770) 918-8851, is handling arrangements.
 

Olive Peake WEAVER, 85, of McDonough, died Oct. 25, 2003. Weaver was a member of McDonough Presbyterian Church. She loved the outdoors, gardening and good food.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Russell P. Weaver; daughter, Marcia (Phillip) Partington of The Villages, Fla.; sons, Russell H. (Lil) Weaver of McDonough, Curtis D. (Sharren) Weaver of Lodi, Ohio; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at 11 a.m. from the McDonough Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Lisa Majoros officiating.
The family will receive friends in the church parlor one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the McDonough Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 652, McDonough, Ga. 30253. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com.
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough/Stockbridge, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements.
 

Robert (Jack) EXUM of Hampton died Oct. 24, 2003.
Exum never met a stranger. He was loved by all who knew him because of his love and generosity to anyone who needed help. He was born on May 7, 1928, the youngest child of Carl and Annie Exum and raised in the Dutchtown area of Henry County. He retired after 39 years with Eastern Airlines and enjoyed collecting Coke and Eastern Airlines memorabilia. He could answer any question about Coke products and loved to trade items with other Coke buffs. He was a member of County Line Congregational Church. He loved to watch football, fish and can. He had the best green thumb in the area and always had a beautiful and bountiful garden, which he always shared. He was a great cook who had the best recipe for rabbit stew that ever was. He loved to play Yahtzee with his family around the kitchen table. We will miss him so much. He was a loving husband, fantastic father and good friend to all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ollie Moss Exum; three children, Teresa Exum of Griffin, Keith (Jan) Exum, Staci (Kevin) Oney, all of McDonough. He leaves six beautiful grandchildren, Natalie Sanders (Thomas) of Hampton, Jeth Childers (Cindy Greene) of Griffin, Shane Preston (Barbara Blanks) of Griffin, Calen Exum, Patrick Oney, Austin Oney, all of McDonough. He was so close to his loving niece, Debbie Duffey of McDonough, and cousin, Frances Exum of Dutchtown. He was blessed to see the birth of his first great-granddaughter on Jan. 10, 2003, Abriel Sanders of Hampton, daughter of Natalie and Thomas Sanders.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 27, 2003, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors with the Rev. Andrew DeLee, Rev. James Miller, Dr. Michael Halsey and George McGraw officiating. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Christian Ministries Hospice, 621 Carver Road, Griffin, Ga. 30224.
Jack Exum loved Jesus and praised him even in his last days on this earth. When the disease was taking away his memory and thinking, Jack could still praise God and thank God's heavenly angels for being around him. He is now in the presence of the Lord with all his immediate family, Carl and Annie Exum, and brothers Monroe, Grady and sister Ellen. What an awesome husband and father he was and he shall forever be missed but carried close in our hearts. Till we see you again sweet Poppa and loving angel.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com. Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough/Stockbridge, (770) 914-1414, is handling arrangements.
 

Don VINYARY, 71, of McDonough, died Oct. 25, 2003.
He was born in Binger, Okla., on Jan. 26, 1932, the son of the late Grace Mary Wilkerson and George Washington Lee Vinyard. He was a member of Flippen United Methodist Church, SERVED HIS COUNTRY FOR 23 YEARS IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE and had his own business, Vinyard Janitorial Service, for years in Henry County before retiring.
Vinyard is survived by his wife, Sylvia Head Vinyard of McDonough; children, Mary and John Clarke of England, Don R. and Donna Vinyard of McDonough, and Anita and John Gunnoe of McDonough; sisters Vurl Newman and Burl DeVaughn of Yukon, Okla.; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary DeMore officiating. Interment will follow at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Those who wish in lieu of flowers may make donations to Flippen UMC Building Fund or American Cancer Society.
Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, (770) 914-8833, is handling arrangements.
 
Tuesday, October 28, 2003
 
Mr. Gordon Wallace COLSON, age 58, of McDonough died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003. 
He was born Jan. 5, 1945, in Valdosta, Ga., son of Myrtice and G.W. Colson Jr. He was a member of McDonough First United Methodist Church, an attorney since 1976, graduated from the University of Florida, where he was a football letterman from 1963-1966, attended Emory Law School, and graduated from John Marshall Law School, a member of the ATO fraternity, Atlanta Gator Club, ABA, and the HCBA.
Funeral services will take place at 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 28 at McDonough First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mack Riley officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Sunset Cemetery in Valdosta.
Survivors include his wife, Valerie VanLandingham Colson; children, Todd and Lisa Hatcher of Marietta, Brent and Cara Colson of McDonough, and Bradley Colson of Greenville, S.C.; parents, Myrtice and G.W. Colson of Valdosta; brothers, Larry and Greg Colson of Valdosta; grandchildren, Ellen, Cole, Davis, Julia, and Caroline Colson; nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the American Heart Society.
Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.
 

Jean Marie PEGRAM, age 72, of McDonough died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003.
Ms. Pegram was a member of Moreland Avenue Baptist Church.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 28 from the chapel of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors with the Rev. Ted Boland officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery.
Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Lively of Hampton; sisters, Shirley Sawyer of The Villages, Fla., and Jackie Lewis of Lawrenceville; sister-in-law, Dawn Garvin of Bremen; grandchildren, Jennifer Myers of McDonough and Clinton Lively of Hampton.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations are made to the American Heart Association.
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.
 
 
 
Thursday, October 30, 2003
 
Mrs. Sarah H. RIGGINS, age 68, of Stockbridge, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003.
Mrs. Riggins was a member of the Ellenwood O.E.S. Chapter. 
Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at Ward's Fairview Chapel, with the Rev. Larry Moss officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph W. Riggins Sr.; daughter, Sue and Larry Rutledge of McDonough; son, Ralph Jr. and Mary Riggins of Newnan; sisters, Helen and Ronald Lowry of Stockbridge and Deborah and Billy Parrish of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Fairview Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (770) 474-1231.participated. From those who participated, 250 gymnasts from around the country were invited to TOPs National Testing. The National Testing was held in Huntville,Texas Oct 3-4 at the USA Gymnastics National Team Training Center, where approximately 40 gymnasts in three age group (9, 10, and 11) were selected to the TOPs National A & B Team.ector Scott Mason said. "These girls have worked hard; it's a great accomplishment for them after all the work they'e put in there. We're as proud as can be for them. It's great."
 
Friday, October 31, 2003
 
Melvin H. NIX, 77, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003.
Mr. Nix was a member of the U.S. Navy and served on the LST 700 during World War II. 
He is survived by his wife, Laverne "Tootsie" Nix of Stockbridge; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Jimmy Stuckey of Stockbridge; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Dana Nix of Stockbridge; son, Mark Edward Nix of Stockbridge; sister, Edna Blackwood of South Carolina; brother, Charles Nix of South Carolina; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at New Testament Baptist Church by Dr. Curtis Turner. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Parkway Garden Chapel. Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to New Testament Baptist Church, 2352 Old Rex Morrow Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294.
Thomas L. Scroggs Parkway Garden Chapel is in charge of arrangements. (404) 366-3522.
 

Mr. Walter Larry FUSS, 69, of Locust Grove, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at Piedmont Hospital.
Mr. Fuss was born Oct. 23, 1934, in Fulton County, Ga., to the late Henry David Fuss and Estelle McCarthy Fuss. HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN THE U.S. NAVY DURING THE KOREAN WAR and retired from Clayton County as a building inspector.
Survivors include five children, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Fuss will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. The Rev. Doug Gilreath will officiate. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta. Contributions may be made to the Locust Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 277, Locust Grove, GA 30248, in memory of Mr. Fuss.
Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough is in charge of arrangements. (770) 914-8833.
 

Elizabeth (Libby) W. MITCHELL of Hampton died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003.
She was a member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include husband, Gus E. Mitchell; daughters, Brenda and Mike Craig of McDonough and Yvonne and Scott Chumbley of Hampton; granddaughters, Monica Craig and Kathleen Chumbley; and sister, Mary Busbin of California. She was preceded in death by infant grandson Matthew Ryan Chumbley.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Jeff Gongwer and Mike Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com.
Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors, McDonough