Henry County, GA Obituaries - December 2005 HENRY COUNTY, GA OBITUARIES - DECEMBER 2005 Submitted by: Linda Sigler-Sanders http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00034.html#0008338 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm December 2, 2005 McMILLAN, BETHEL JR. Mr. Bethel McMillan, Jr., age 76, of McDonough, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2205 at the Portsbridge Hospice in Conyers. He was born Nov. 11, 1929 in Nashville, Ga. to the late Bethel McMillan, Sr. and Abbie Gale Alexander McMillan. He served his country in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War and was retired from the Federal National Civil Service Mortgage and was of Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was always active with his children in their activities at school and sporting events. Survivors include his wife, Martha McMillan of McDonough; children, Lori and Ron Ridenour of Lawrenceville, Mike and Kelly McMillan of Bethlehem and Keith and Charlotte McMillan of Covington; grandchildren, Caryn, Jason, Michael, Stephen, Kylie, Courtney and Brooke; great grandchild, Patrick; sisters, Ruby Rutherford of Douglas and Emily Dawkins of Tallahassee, Fla.; brother, Raymond McMillan of Atlanta; nieces and nephews. December 3, 2005 SIMS, RALPH R. Ralph R. Sims, age 92, of Stockbridge, Ga., died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. He was born in Copperhill, Tenn. to the late Alfred C. and Missouri Newman Sims. Mr. Sims was a member of The Rock Baptist Church, a retired Civil Service employee and an Army veteran. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed helping others. Brothers, Buford Sims and Taft Sims, sister Johnny Sims and son-in-law Lyle Hanson, also preceded him in death. Mr. Sims is survived by his wife, Annie Sarah Sims, of Stockbridge; son, Wally (Brenda) Sims of Norcross; daughters, Sarah (Bobby) Gann of Stockbridge, Sammie (Jerry) Anderson of Senoia, Ga., Sandra Hanson of Morganton, Ga.; sister, Pauline Smith of Chipley, Fla. Interment will follow at The Rock Baptist Church Cemetery. GOLDHAGEN, LU Lu Goldhagen, 74, the director of the Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center at Florida State University, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla. of complications following surgery. She was the very beloved wife of Philip Goldhagen. Louise Robertson was born April 10, 1931, to Ruby Denney Robertson and Ray Robertson of Hampton, Ga. She was the granddaughter of Dora Lee Ferrell Denney and Walter Denney. A graduate of the State University of West Georgia in Carrollton, she went on to earn her master's degree from the University of Georgia in Athens and completed course work for her doctorate at the University of Alabama. A lifelong educator, she worked for the Georgia Department of Education, the former U.S. Office of Education and the school district in Volusia County. She taught and coached basketball at a number of elementary and junior high schools. Also during her years as a teacher, she taught at Stetson University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the University of Minnesota, the University of Alabama, the University of Nevada at Reno, the University of Colorado in Denver, the University of Miami and Atlanta University. She worked for the Daytona Beach News Journal during the early 1970s, but returned to education as an administrator at Florida State University. During her 24 years there, she helped countless families as an advocate for students. She managed the Psychology Clinic at FSU and then founded and ran the university's Multi-Disciplinary Center until her retirement in 1997. Lu was happy with her life. She was happy in her marriage, happy with her daughters and their sons. She was happy with her work, doing what she loved: helping people. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. She loved people and people loved her. An inveterate Scrabble and bridge player, she was happiest when at home with her husband and family, with a good book to read and a pussycat on her lap. Survivors include her husband, Phil Goldhagen of Tallahassee; two daughters, Kitty Boswell-Herda (and husband Craig) of Jacksonville and Sanlin Cory (and husband Greg) of San Francisco; and two grandsons, Egan Green of Jacksonville and Haden Cory of San Francisco. ALMAND, BEATRICE FRANCES Beatrice Frances Almand, age 87, of Ellenwood, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. She was born Dec. 31, 1919 in Columbia, S.C. She was preceded in death by husband Ray F. Almand. Survivors include son, Ray A. Almand (Dalynda) of Hampton; daughter, Patricia Nicholas (Steve) of Atlanta; sisters, Fay Evatt of Lithonia, Sarah Schulte of New York City, Carolyn Hoffner of Savannah; brother, John Eleazer of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Raymond, Jessica and Jonathan of Decatur, Natalie Hester of Hampton; nephew, Dan Evatt (Kim) and grand nephew Graham. December 5, 2005 UNDERWOOD, ELAINE DOSTER Mrs. Elaine Doster Underwood, age 62, of Locust Grove died Dec. 5, 2005 at Emory University Hospital. Mrs. Underwood was born Oct. 10, 1943 in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Melvie Idelle Stepp and Clyde Doster. She was also preceded in death by her husband Johnny Bradford Underwood and a brother Gene Doster. Mrs. Underwood was a member of Eagle's Landing Baptist Church, a dedicated Christian lady who enjoyed being a caregiver and giving of herself to others through her crafts and services. She is survived by children, Julie and Butch Moore of Locust Grove and John and Lana Underwood of Hampton; grandchildren, Amanda Lee, Katie Moore, John Moore and Julia Underwood; sisters, Margaret Long and Marilyn Kesler; several nieces and nephews. Interment will be at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park. PINKNEY, JOSEPH PRICE Joseph Pinkney (J.P.) Price, 90, died at his home in McDonough on Dec.5, 2005. Mr. Price, son of Otis Weyman and Bertha O'Lillian Rodgers Price, was born on Aug. 24, 1915, in Locust Grove. He and his wife, Eugenia (Jean) Turner Price were married sixty-four years. Mr. Price was a veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre of Operations. He was a member of the American Legion Post 55 for forty-one years and was employed by Continental Insurance Company in Atlanta. In 1962, Mr. Price was elected to the McDonough City Council and served as a member for 14 years. He was a founding director of the Founder's Guaranty Bank (now BB&T) in McDonough. Mr. Price was a member of the McDonough First United Methodist Church, a member of the United Methodist Men and the Samaritan Sunday School Class. He was a Sunday School teacher for over sixty years. Mr. Price served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Shingleroof Methodist Campground from 1974 until 1992, having been a trustee since 1960. In 2000, he was the Griffin District's lay recipient of the Harry Denman Award for Evangelism. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia Turner Price, daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Joe Claxton of Macon, son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Shirley Price of Jacksonville, Fla., and daughter, Janis Eugenia Price of McDonough; grandchildren, Joseph Buford Claxton of Macon, Anne Claxton Krabacher, and her husband Greg Krabacher of Columbus, Ohio; siblings and in-laws: Leola Price Durden of McDonough, Lula Mae Price Ward of Luella, Dannie Sue and Bud Junkins of Hueytown, Ala.; Merill and Charlotte Price of Jackson and many nieces and nephews. His brothers W. Rodgers Price and Rabun A. Price preceded him in death. Interment will follow at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park. PARSONS, ANNIE LOIS Annie Lois Parsons, 63, of Atlanta, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Earl Parsons; son, Brad Parsons and wife Rhonda and her daughter, Morgan of Covington; brothers, Lee Pierce of S.C., Milton Pierce of Lawrenceville; sisters, Patricia Morales of SC, Juanita Beaver of Stockbridge; and many nieces and nephews. THOMPSON, CLIFTON LLOYD Clifton Lloyd Thompson, age 61, of Locust Grove died Dec. 5, 2005. Survivors include his son, Andy Thompson, Bainbridge; son, Tracy Thompson and wife Beth, North, S.C; daughters: Brittany and Tiffany Thompson, Stockbridge; three grandchildren; sisters: Betty, Frances, Phyllis and Sarah; many nieces and nephews. Interment at Memorial Gardens in Griffin. ALFORD, NELDA JUNE Nelda June Alford, 73, of Stockbridge, died Dec. 5, 2005. Survivors include her husband, Richard Alford; daughters, Linda LaTour, Myrtle Johnson, Jerri Johnson, Audrey Caldwell and Lori Sawyer; son, Mark Alford; 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Marilyn Vines and Valerie Crews. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. December 6, 2005 EDWARDS, BILLIE Mrs. Billie Edwards, age 92, of Griffin, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 at Sunbridge Care and Rehab. Mrs. Edwards was born Sept. 2, 1913 in Jenkinsburg to the late John Wesley Harper and the late Alberta Andrews Harper. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Nelson Edwards and daughter, Peggy Brown. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Hampton Methodist Church were she was a member of the choir, the Carrilu Circle and a member of the Sweet Briar Garden Club. Mrs. Edwards was an avid bridge player. She retired as an accountant with Southern States. Survivors include, sons and daughter-in-laws, John and Gail Edwards of Hampton, Richard and Beverly Edwards of Fairburn; sister-in-law, Jimmy Brown of Hampton; Eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Berea Cemetery. December 7, 2005 FRANKLIN, ANNA MARIE Anna Marie Franklin, age 65, of Stockbridge passed away Dec. 7, 2005. Mrs. Franklin is a member of the North Henry Baptists Church. Mrs. Franklin is predeceased by her husband Lawrence D. Franklin. She is survived by her daughter Christine & Kendall Hamilton of Vidalia; sons David and Noel Franklin of Gainsville, Joe & Angela Franklin of Stockbridge, Rick & Seresa of Stockbridge; Ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother Kay Smith of Plainfield, Ind.; sisters, Barbara Mosier of Camby Ind., Judy Bartley of Plainfield, Ind.; brother, William Smith of Plainfield, Ind. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. RUTLEDGE, DON Don Rutledge, age 73, of McDonough died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005. He was born in Fairburn to the late Theo and Bessie Milam Rutledge. Mr. Rutledge was a member of the Southern Crescent Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing and working at the church. Mr. Rutledge is survived by his wife, Anita, McDonough; daughters, Wendy Rutledge, McDonough, Kyna (Ken) White, Dalton; Donna Price, Albany; son, Chad Rutledge, Hampton: and two grandchildren. Entombment will follow at the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. December 8, 2005 DANIEL, MAUREEN ANDREWS Mrs. Maureen Andrews Daniel, age 91, of Hampton, passed away Dec. 8, 2005 at the Cornerstone Health and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Daniel was born Nov. 20, 1914 in Henry County to the late Stella Barnett and Drew Andrews. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. H. Daniel, Sr., and a son, J. H. Daniel, Jr. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include son and daughters in law, Drew and Jean W. Daniel of Hampton, Martha O. Daniel of Jonesboro; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be at the Berea Cemetery in Hampton. December 9, 2005 GUETTLER, MARGARET Mrs. Margaret Guettler of Stockbridge passed away Monday, December 9, 2005 at the age of 94. Mrs. Guettler is survived by her sons, William and Ellen Guettler, Richard and Jean Guettler; grandchildren, Richard M. Guettler, Steven W. Guettler and Mary Ellen Prather; 6 great-grandchildren. SEWELL, ETHEL W. Ethel W. Sewell, age 93, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hue Sewell and son, Curtis Stinson. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Bob Dee of Reno, Nev., and daughter-in-law, Lou Ellen Stinson of Morrow; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters; one brother; several step-children; step-grandchildren; step-great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be at Jonesboro City Cemetery. HUBBARD, MILDRED Mildred Hubbard, age 80, of McDonough passed away on Dec. 9, 2005. She was born March 26, 1925, in Henry County, the daughter of the late William Eugene and Mary Eunice Oglesby. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Harold Craig in 1956, and Robert Thomas Hubbard in 2001. She is survived by her daughter, Diane C. Pulliam of McDonough; sons and daughters-in-law, Judge Hal (Dale) Craig of McDonough and Don (Cheryl) Craig of Decatur. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Dr. Patrick Pulliam of McDonough, Kelly Pulliam of New York City, Collins Craig Lee of McDonough, and Cleveland H. Craig of St. Simons Island, and seven great grandchildren. She graduated from McDonough High School in 1942 and enjoyed attending her class reunions thereafter. Millie belonged to the First Baptist Church of McDonough where she was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. Interment will be at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park. AUSTIN, ANN P. Mrs. Ann P. Austin, age 91, of McDonough, Ga., died Dec. 10, 2005 at Henry Medical Center. Mrs. Austin known to many as Ann, MeMa and sister, was born in Henry County on July 15, 1914, the daughter of the late, Cora Almarine Owen and Jesse Hamby Phillips. She was a lifetime member of Kelley Presbyterian Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post 55 and was the first woman bailiff for Henry County Court System serving 55-plus years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed camp meeting at Shingleroof, cooking and traveling. Mrs. Austin was preceded in death by her husband James Arthur Austin; brothers, Alton Phillips, Lovic Phillips, Charles Phillips and Jack Phillips; sisters, Virginia Phillips, Karen Swinney, and Mary Nell Lietch. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Ann and Charles Davis of McDonough; grandchildren, Michael and Lynn Davis of Calhoun, Fran Davis of Douglasville, and Julie and Jeff Fuller of Kennesaw; great grandchildren, Calli and Lyndi Rae Davis of Calhoun; sisters, Martha Chick and Betty Latimer of Stockbridge; brothers, C.J. “Bud” Phillips of Riverdale and Chick Phillips of McDonough; nieces and nephews. Interment will be at Haisten/Eastlawn Memorial Park. December 11, 2005 FOGG, JESSE Mr. Jesse Fogg, age 71, of Hampton, Ga., died Dec. 11, 2005 at Henry Medical Center. Mr. Fogg was born Aug. 9, 1934 in Giles County, Tenn., the son of the late Mary Ophelia Brock and William Thomas Fogg. He served his country in the US Air Force, was a member of Lake Cindy Baptist Church, retired from J & J Machine Shop and enjoyed raising cattle. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerome Fogg; sisters, Jerlean Franklin and Ann Jones. Survivors are his loving wife Yukiko Fogg of Hampton; brother, Wayne Fogg of Toney, Ala.; sisters, Angel Poole of Harvest, Ala., and Robbie Longoria of Huntsville; nieces and nephews. December 12, 2005 BOWEN, WILLIS OWEN (BUCK) Willis Owen (Buck) Bowen, age 86, of Stockbridge, Ga. died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005. He was born in Pearson to James Bennett and Annie Laura Lillie Wood Bowen. He served our country with the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Bowen is survived by his wife, Polly Bowen, Stockbridge; sons, Willis (Butch) Bowen, Jr., wife, Margarett, Dallas, Ga.., Dr. Rick Bowen, wife, Sybil, St. Charles, Mo., Phillip Michael (Mike) Bowen, Dallas, Ga., Jesse Matthew (Matt), wife, Joni Bowen, Locust Grove, Paul (Mark), wife, Amy Bowen, Fayetteville; grandchildren, LeAnne, Marisa, Sarah, Natalie, Rhiannon Bowen; step-grandchildren, Jamie, Beth and Holly. Interment will follow at Flippen Cemetery. AVERY, WILLIAM "BILL" William “Bill” Avery, age 62, of Ellenwood, died Dec. 12, 2005. He was a member of First Christian Church of Stockbridge. He was an amateur Ham Radio Operator and was retired from Bellsouth after 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife, JoAnne Avery; daughter, Deborah Avery and Grandson Holden Parsons, all of Ellenwood. BLANCHARD, NETTIE R. Nettie R. Blanchard, age 68, of McDonough, Ga. died Dec. 12, 2005. She was born in Evans to the late William Newton and Mary Ellen Franklin Tankersley. Nettie was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and the Seekers Sunday school class. Nettie is survived by her husband, Randall (Doc) Blanchard, McDonough; son, Randall William (Sherry) Blanchard, Fairburn; daughters, Pat (Mike) Jones, Hampton, Cheryl (Danny) Conway, McDonough; grandchildren, Alaina Blanchard, Andrew Blanchard, Casey Blanchard, Robert Blanchard, Matthew Williams, Steven Williams, Daniel Conway, Ashley Conway; brothers, William Tankersley, Nashville, Tenn., Robert Tankersley, Appling.; sister, Beverly Tankersley, East Point. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. December 13, 2005 HENDRIX, WALLACE C. Wallace C. Hendrix, age 78, of Jonesboro, passed away, Dec. 13, 2005. He was born in Atlanta, March 21, 1927. Mr. Hendrix has lived in Jonesboro since 1948. He was a dental technician for 63 years and owned and operated Hendrix Dental Laboratory until falling ill in August of this year. He was a member of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge No. 87. He has been a Mason for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Florence Cooper Hendrix; daughters and sons in law, Pat and Bill Felt of Dahlonega, Judy and Sandy Meadows of Stockbridge, Wanda and Jackie Green of Fayetteville; daughter, Marci Jackson of Jonesboro; sons and daughters in law, Bobby and Darlee Hendrix of Fayetteville, Neal and Rose Hendrix of Brooks; brothers, Jimmie Hendrix of Covington, Jerry Hendrix of Social Circle, P.D. Hendrix of Woodstock, Richard Hendrix of Loganville; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Interment Westminster Memorial Gardens. December 15, 2005 ROBINS, HERBERT EDWARDS JR. Herbert Edward Robins, Jr. age 84, of Stockbridge, passed away Dec.15, 2005. He was a member of Ash Street Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Martha; son, Eddie and Sherrill of McDonough; daughter, Melanie and Bill Powers of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Bart Robins, Dr. Daniel Robins, Katie Powers and Alex Powers; brother, Bill Robins of College Park; sister, Dorothy Lemming of Stockbridge and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. DONNELLY, FRETA G. Freta G. Donnelly, age 62, of Stockbridge, Ga. died Dec. 15, 2005. She was born in Spencer, Tenn., to the late Elmer James and Pauline Geer Bell. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas Bell, Eddie Bell, and James Olin Bell; sister-in-law, Hazel Bell; and brother-in-law, Homer Thomas. Mrs. Donnelly is survived by her husband, John C. Donnelly, Stockbridge; daughters, Tina L. Donnelly, Stockbridge, Tracy (John P.) Jackson, Griffin; grandchildren, Chase Jackson, Camden Jackson, Cacin Jackson, Chesni Jackson; sister, Louise Harper, Stockbridge; brothers, Freddie Bell, Comer, George (Letha) Bell, Locust Grove; sisters-in-law, Becky Bell, and Lucille Bell, both of Stockbridge; Sarah Tshudy, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. KINLAW, HUGH Mr. Hugh Kinlaw, 73, of Jonesboro, passed away Dec.15, 2005 at his residence. Surviving are his wife, Iris Kinlaw, son, Michael W. Kinlaw of Fayetteville, daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Michael Busby of McDonough. Interment is at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. December 19, 2006 SIMMONS, AUDREY BEATRIC BUCKNER Mrs. Audrey Beatrice Buckner Simmons, age 95, of Hampton, Ga., died Dec. 19, 2005 at Westbury Nursing Home in Jackson, Ga. Mrs. Simmons was born March 11, 1910 in Alabama the daughter of the late Marsenia Whitley and William Emerson Buckner. She is a member of Hampton First Baptist Church and was retired from Hampton Elementary School where she was a devoted cook. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Robert Simmons of Hampton; granddaughter, Tammy and husband Stanley McLemore of Hampton and great-granddaughter Brandi Barber of Hampton. Interment will be at Berea Cemetery in Hampton. GILES, THELMA Thelma Giles, age 80, of Hampton, passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2005. Mrs. Giles was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lovejoy where she was a Sunday School teacher and very active in the Lake Talmadge Ladies Club. She worked for the Department of Revenue for many years. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Preceding her in death was her husband Raymond “neighbor” Giles. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. DANIEL, GLENNIS INEZ CLARK Mrs. Glennis Inez Clark Daniel, age 85, of Hampton, Ga., died Dec. 19, 2005 at Sunbridge Nursing Care in Griffin. Mrs. Daniel was born July 1, 1920 in Troup County, the daughter of the late Lois Truett and James Marshall Clark. She was a member of Berea Christian Church in Hampton. She and her husband retired from their Mom and Pop Grocery business in Hampton. Survivors are her son and daughter-in-law, John and Janice Daniel of Hampton; sister, Jeanette Virden of Griffin and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment at Berea Cemetery in Hampton. KNIGHT, DAVID WAYNE II David Wayne Knight II, 24, recently of 253 Sundance Lane, Laramie, Wyoming died early Saturday morning, Dec. 17, 2005, as a result of a four-wheeler accident near Jenkinsburg, Ga., He was born Aug. 13, 1981 in Fulton County, Ga. David was a 2000 graduate of Henry County High School. David’s hobbies were the Henry County High Rodeo, hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes. David was a finish-carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Lee Ann Mantooth Knight of Laramie, Wyoming; parents, David Wayne Knight, Sr. and Pamela Cook Knight of Locust Grove, Ga.; brother, Joshua James Knight; grandparents, Frank and Shirley Knight, Locust Grove, Ga.; step grandmother, Donna Cook; grandmother, Geneva Croft; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Vicki and Randy Mantooth, Locust Grove, Ga. interment in the Locust Grove Cemetery. Deember 19, 2005 CAMP, KENNETH Mr. Kenneth Camp, 62, of Hampton, passed away Dec. 19, 2005. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Grant Allison of McDonough; son and daughter-in-law, William LeRoy and Sarah Camp of McDonough; brother and sister-in-law, Lovell and Mary Camp of Brooks, Ga.; sister and brother-in-law Judy and Herbie Miller of Birmingham, Ala.; grandchildren, Nathan and Emily Allison of McDonough; and nieces and nephews. Interment at Sherwood Memorial Park. December 20, 2005 FREEMAN, LEE DOUGLAS Lee Douglas Freeman, age 81 of Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Mr. Freeman was a World War II veteran and served with the Third armor division in North Africa and while recuperating in England from his wounds, he received word that the 101st Airborne was going to jump into Normandy, France; and since he was Jump Qualified, he transferred to the 101st and remained with them the rest of the war during which time he was awarded three-purple hearts. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Alice B. Freeman, now living in Hampton; sister and brother-in-law, Clarice and Harry Heard of Conyers; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Becky Freeman of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Danny Morrison of Hampton; granddaughters, Stephanie Delatorri of Acworth, Tracy Irons of Jacksonville, Katie Phanthavong of Hampton, Hayley Freeman of Atlanta, Beth Starling of Jackson, and granddaughter and her husband, Mandy and Gary Chandler of McDonough; grandsons, Casey Morrison of Hampton, Dustin Morrison of Hampton, DJ Freeman of Jackson, Michael Freeman of Suwanee, Mathew Freeman, USMC, Iraq; grandsons and their wives Travis and Tammy Morrison of McDonough, Ryan and Rebecca Morrison of Fayetteville, and Benjamin and Susan Freeman of Hampton; and 15-great-grandchildren. December 22, 2005 SHAW, NESBIT W. JR. Nesbit W. Shaw, Jr., age 63, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nesbit and Winnie Shaw. He is survived by his son, Jeff Shaw of Stockbridge; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Brandon and Nicholas Shaw; brother, Jimmy Shaw of Jonesboro; two nephews, Bobby Shaw of Hampton and Jerry Shaw of Jonesboro; 10 cousins, Lynn Helm, Bobby Montgomery, Margie Knight, Rodney, Gail, Carolyn, Robbie and Wayne Farmer, Debbie Galzbreath and Melinda Moody. Mr. Shaw was a self-employed carpenter and specialized in construction and remodeling. He was a lover of art and a talented artist and wood carver in his own right. He enjoyed some success in the sales of his handiwork. KELLER, BEVERLY ELLEN (KERR) Mrs. Beverly Ellen (Kerr) Keller, age 66, died Dec. 23, 2005, following a brief battle with bone cancer. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gene L. Keller of Riverdale; a son, Scott A. Keller of Fayetteville; a daughter, Leigh K. Sandridge of Monroe; four grandchildren and a great- grandson. A 28-year resident of Riverdale, Mrs. Keller was employed by Clayton Eye Center in Morrow. interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in her hometown of Galion, Ohio. December 24, 2005 SMITH, CARRIE LEE Carrie Lee Smith, age 90, of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Smith; and son Hurburt Derrill Smith. She is survived by her sons, Marion, Jerry, Gene and Doug Smith; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Interment was at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. December 29, 2005 SAWNSON, RALPH S. Ralph S. Swanson, age 77, of Stockbridge died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005. He was born in Helene to the late George Starlin and Hattie Mae Brooks Swanson. Mr. Swanson was also preceded in death by his wife Myran Duncan Swanson. Mr. Swanson is survived by daughters, Betsy (Dave) Stookey, Tyrone; and Becky Swanson, Shacklefords, Va; son, Bob (Donna) Swanson, Allen, TX; Grandson, Shane (Emily) Stookey, Brandon, MS; sisters, Hazel Carpenter, Valdosta and Mary Ruth Evans, Birmingham, Ala.; brothers, Mac Swanson, Clayton, Ga., and Don Swanson, Dayton, Ohio. Interment at Fairview Memorial Gardens. December 30, 2005 MILLER, CLAYTON LUCIEN Clayton Lucien Miller, age 73, of Locust Grove was born on Feb. 25, 1932 in LaSalle, Mich. He died Friday morning, Dec. 30 at 1 a.m. in his home. Mr. Miller is survived by his seven children, Michele Rose, James Miller, Patricia and Roger Raven, Debra and Charles Segura, Mike and Maureen Miller, Jason Miller and Jeremy and Dominique Miller. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and a sister Sarah and George Baker. He was preceded in death by his father Clayton H. Miller and his mother Mary Rose Miller (Brown) and his brother Ellsworth J. Miller. December 31, 2005 PASCHALL, MARY LEE STAGGERS Mrs. Mary Lee Staggers Paschall, age 58, of Hemlock Lane, Locust Grove, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 at Henry Medical Center. Mrs. Paschall was born on Dec. 4, 1947 in Florida to the late Cherthal Staggers and the late Lillie Mae Green Staggers. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Doris Hicks. Mrs. Paschall was a member of the Locust Grove Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Paschall is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Paschall; children, Kenneth W. Paschall, Jr. of Locust Grove, and Cathy Lynn Holmes of Atlanta; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Lonnie Waites of Valley, Alabama, Barbara Thompson of Hapeville, and Brenda Sellers of East Point; brother, John Staggers of Conyers; several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.