Joseph P. Wronski
1914 - 2001
Joseph P. Wronski, 86, died May 26, 2001 in Atlanta, GA. Born July 15, 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was a graduate of University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Master's in Physics. He was a retired physicist from Raymark, Inc. in Manheim, Pennsylvania in 1980 and was a member of The American Physical Society. Mr. Wronski was an ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1944. Mr. Wronski was the widower of Phyllis M. Wronski (d.1987). He is survived by a daughter, Diana W. Galis of Athens, GA; Brothers, Anthony Wronski of Minneapolis, MN, Stanley Wronski of Okemos, MI and George Wronski of Minneapolis, MN; Sisters, Sister M. Raphael of Sylvania, OH, Katherine Corneillier of Minneapolis, MN, Rose Anderson of New Brighton, MN and Ann Mahowald of St. Paul, MN. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, in charge of arrangements.

Henry Wildonger
1937 - 2001
Lexington, GA
Henry William Wildonger, 63, of 276 Taylor Road, died May 15, 2001. A native of Sikesville, NJ, he was a son of the late Henry and Regina Olive Smires Wildonger and the widower of Elsie Jane Alexander Wildonger. He was retired from the United States Navy and have lived in this area since 1987. He was employed with Carrier Transicold in Athens. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 4:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Wildonger of Lexington; Son, Henry Wildonger, Jr. of Commerce, and 3 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00 PM.

James Williams
1949 - 2001
James Walter Williams, 51, of 1569 Hargrove Lake Road, Winterville, died May 4, 2001. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of Helen W. Williams of Winterville and the late Walter Williams. He was a U.S. Army veteran, owner of Winterville Automotive and a member of Winterville United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 4:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Bill Reeves and Melanie Reeves officiating. Survivors in addition to his mother include 2 daughters, Nicole Kempf of Atlanta and Danielle Williams of Winterville; 2 sisters, Joan Bowman and Mary Quinn and brother, Billy Bowman, all of Winterville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

John Winge
1917 - 2001
John W. Winge, 84, of 502 University Circle, died May 4, 2001. A native of Toombs County, he was a son of the late Preston D. and Maude Spell Winge. He was a 1938 graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and was retired from Sears as Senior Buyer with 35 years service. Mr. Winge was a member of various civic clubs, was the first President for Georgia FFA, Vice President for National FFA and Georgia State AARP Tax Commissioner for a number of years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served 6 years active duty and 28 years active reserve, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. Mr. Winge was an active member of Green Acres Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Monday, May 7, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Green Acres Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Babin officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Hazel W. Winge; 2 sons, David M. Winge of Athens and Charles T. Winge of Geneva, IL; Sister, Virginia Hicks of Jonesboro; Brother, Ray Winge of Charleston, SC; 2 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Green Acres Baptist Church Building Fund. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, EAST, Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

Harvey Lee Ward Jr.
1931 - 2001
Harvey Lee Ward Jr., 70, died March 23, 2001. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Harvey Lee Ward Sr. and Julia Mae Sorrow Ward. Mr. Ward had been involved with Little League Baseball, American Legion Baseball and Semi Pro Baseball. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and was retired from Independent Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Monday, March 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Hull Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment will be in Hull Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gene Smart, Gene Marin, Nathan Hobbs, Randall Elrod, David Betts and Mike Youngblood. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Logan Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie L. Ward; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl L. Flemming and Tina M. and Frankie Cleveland of Hull; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Suzanne Ward of Athens; sister, Lula W. Oettmeier of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Flowers will be accepted as well as memorials to Hull Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.

Virlan Tittle
1911 - 2001
Virlan Johnson Tittle, 89, died April 22, 2001. A native of Habersham County, she was the widow of George Tittle and preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Temple Tittle and son, John Henry Tittle. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Elmer Butler officiating. Interment will be in Whitehall Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Tittle, Michael Tittle, Mark Tittle, Tim Kirby, Michael Wilder and Jerry Wilder. Survivors include a daughter, Rosemary Christopher of Winterville; Son, Junior Tittle of Athens; 9 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.

Katharine Sudekum
1952 - 2001
Katharine Rose Sudekum, 49, died May 27, 2001, in Athens, GA A native of Plainfield, NJ, and longtime resident of Bloomsbury, NJ, she was a daughter of Lothar and Violet Sudekum, presently of Grand Rapids, MI. Katharine was a 1974 graduate of Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA, with a degree in Music, and a 1985 graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, with a Master's degree in Library Science. During her career, she worked for several library automation companies and retired from Follett Software Company in February, 2001. Katharine was a hot air balloon pilot and an ailurophile. She was an exceptional friend whose friendships spanned the nation. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the family farm in Bloomsbury, NJ. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her sister, Dr. Margaret Sudekum of Ada, MI; a host of friends who were with her in her final days: Kyle Davis, Tim Strand, Eric Schoneberger, Pat McLeod, Nancy Drury, Jim Linkin, Cynthia Call, Vanna Campbell, Sharon Shotwell and Dr. Monica Kucher; and her beloved animal family: Mingus, Shmedley and Sweetie Pie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Loran Smith Cancer Care Center, c/o Athens Regional Medical Center, 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, 30606. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East.

Dink Strickland
1944 - 2001
Hull, GA
Dink Strickland, 57, of 47 McCannon-Morris Road, died May 22, 2001. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of the late Charlie and Grace Davis Strickland. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed as a painting contractor with Feimster & Peterson. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 1:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Chapel, Danielsville. Rev. Buford Lockman will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include 3 daughters, Carol Williams and Laura Hansford of Hull and Tracy Aponte of Danielsville; Son, Russell Strickland of Danielsville; Sister, Elizabeth Anglin of Colbert; Brother, Jerry Strickland of Athens; 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.

Margaret Stokely
1921 - 2001
Potomac, MD
Margaret Northington Stokely, 79, died May 13, 2001. Born in Tennille, GA, she was a graduate of Tennille High School and received her undergraduate degree in Nutrition from the University of Georgia and her graduate degrees in Nutrition and Education from Columbia University in New York. During WWII, she served in the US Army in the European Theater of Operations as a dietician in hospitals in Rheims and Marseilles, France. Following her marriage to Meral F. Stokely in 1949, she lived in the Washington D.C. area, where she taught in the Montgomery County, Maryland schools and worked as a nutritionist for the D.C. Dept of Human Resources. After retirement in 1977, the couple moved to Stone Mountain, GA where they lived until his death in 1999. They were members of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and William W. Zamula of Potomac, MD and their children, Margaret Ann and William Stokely Zamula; her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Ellen Stokely of Marietta, GA and their children, Richard Charles and James Roberts Stokely; her brother, Robert P. Northington of Tennille, GA; her sister, Jane Franklin of Atlanta, GA; and several belooved nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, May 17, at 1:30PM at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home in Crawford, GA. The graveside service will follow at 3:00 at Crawford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the giver's choice. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Crawford, in charge of arrangements.

Christopher Poole
1977 - 2001
Christopher Ryan Poole, 23, of Nashville, TN, died April 11, 2001. A native of Statesboro, GA, he was a son of Mr. and mrs. Robert Poole of Athens, GA and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Riggs of Lawrenceville, GA. He attended Statesboro High School and later pursued his love of music, moving to Nashville in 1996. He was associated with Great Impressions Printing Company. Funeral services were Friday, April 13, 2001 at 4:00 PM at Belmont Church in Nashville with the Rev. Charles Newman officiating. Graveside services and interment were Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens with the Rev. Gene Britton officiating. Survivors in addition to his parents include 2 children, Jordan Poole and Ella Poole and their mother, Doris Graves; Devoted companion, Brenda Bagull; Brother and sister in law, Eric and Tavala Poole; 3 step brothers, Christopher Howard, Courtland Howard and Carter Howard; Grnadparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poole, Sr. and Earl and Patsy Sweikhart. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Parsons
1931 - 2001
Bishop, GA
Betty Barnett Parsons, 69, died May 25, 2001.
A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Newell and Chessie Dellinger Barnett. Mrs. Parsons was a retired clerk with the U.S. Post Office, having worked in Athens and Bishop. She served as Bishop City Clerk and was in charge of voter registration as a poll worker for a number of years. Mrs. Parsons was well known for her doll collection. She was a member of Prime Timers at Watkinsville First Baptist Church and a member of Briarwood Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Briarwood Baptist Church with Revs. Dan Fuller and Carlos Sibley officiating. Interment will be in Bishop Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harry McDonald, Gene Dellinger, Lamar Brown, Johnny Dellinger, Wayman Ash and Randy Parsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Athens-Clarke County Fire Department Honor Guard. Survivors include her husband, Harold Parsons; Children and spouses, Clay and Sharon Parsons and Mark and Sandi Parsons of Watkinsville, Ken and Anita Parsons of Bogart and Tonya Parsons Bell and Jeff Bell of Watkinsville; She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

Nell Norton
1919 - 2001
Comer
Nell Norton, 82, formerly of Hull, died May 12, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Alice Owensby Gillespie, and the widow of Fletcher D. Norton. She was a homemaker and a member of Hull Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 14, 2001, at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST. Rev. Randy Crowe will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include two daughters and sons in law, Celeste and Alvin Wilbanks of Lawrenceville, and Carolyn and Chet Davis of Athens; son and daughter in law, James and Janice Norton of Hull; sister, Geneva Crumley of Smyrna; brother, Bud Gillespie of Michigan; six grandchildren, Mark Davis, Keith Davis, Tonya Robinett, Tricia Giles, Blake Norton, and Kyle Norton; seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday at the funeral home from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Mathews
1920 - 2001
Lexington, GA
Pauline Dora McCannon Mathews, 81, of 626 Washington Road, died May 23, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Ettie Patton McCannon. She was a member of Burts United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Friday, May 25, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Burts United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Fuller officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lamar Cofer, Thomas McCannon, Steve McCannon, Steve Peterman, Ed McCannon and Donald Harrison. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Mathews, Clay Mathews and John S. Owen, III. Survivors include her husband, Loyd Evess Mathews; 2 sons,Robert Mathews of Crawford and Douglas Mathews of Rayle; 2 sisters, Clara Boggs of Stephens and Marietta Griffith of Lexington; brother, Kelly McCannon of Lexington and 4 grandchildren. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Burts United Methodist Church or Vista Care Hospice, 1640 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, 30606. Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel in charge of arrangements.

Lizzie Marable
1914 - 2001
Lizzie B. Marable, 86, died April 25, 2001. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth McCarty Brooks and the widow of Wiley Jordan Marable. She was a retired supervisor with Thomas Textile and a member of Forest Heights Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Friday, April 27, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Survivors include 2 daughters, Gloria Shelnutt of Athens and Betty Morrison of Colbert; Son, Neal Marable of Colbert; 7 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.

Ovenia M. Johnson
1915 - 2001
Athens, GA
Ovenia M. Johnson, of 175 Boulevard, died May 21, 2001. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Gussie Akins Martin. She was a homemaker and a member of West End Baptist Church and the Whitworth Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 2:00 PM at West End Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Elliott and Lee Hunter officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Mrs. Johnson will lie in state from 1:00 until 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Ken Skelton, Robert Poole, Larry Autry, Don Pass, Pete Dills and Ray Finger. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Whitworth Sunday School Class. Survivors include her husband, James Johnson; Daughters, Betty Johnson and Pat Penny; Son in law, Dennis Penny; Granddaughter, Erica Penny; Grandson, Chris Penny; Sister in law, Lois Brawner; Brother in law, Johnny Brawner, all of Athens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Charles V. Jordan
1916 - 2001
Charles V. Jordan, 85, of 1885 Lexington Road, died March 23, 2001. A native of Rockdale County, he was a son of the late William Harrison and Claude Ann Towns Jordan. He was retired from Georgia Power after 37 years, and was a member of Georgia Power Ambassadors. He was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 26, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East. Dr. Buhl Cummings will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Brown Jordan; son, Charles Verner Jordan Jr. of Nicholson; daughter, Linda Jordan Akins of Winterville; sister, Annette Jordan Dailey of Knoxville, Tenn.; two grandsons, Charles Verner Jordan III and Zachary Caleb Jordan; one granddaughter, Frances Elizabeth Akins; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted as well as memorials to East Athens Baptist Church Building Fund, 4325 Lexington Road, Athens, Ga. 30605. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Hill
1921 - 2001
Athens, GA
Charles R. Hill, 80, of 155 Greencrest Drive, died May 17, 2001. A native of Laurens, SC, he was a son of the late Grover and Annie Elmore Hill and was preceded in death by a son, David R. Hill. He had made his home in Athens since 1962 and was a retired Union Representative for International Paper Workers. Mr. Hill was a WW II veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of Tuckston United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 19, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Drs. Doug Thrasher and Monica R. Hill officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Anna C. Hill; Daughter,Linda Hill of Athens; Granddaughter, Dr. Monica R. Hill of Columbus, OH, and 2 sisters, Sara Hill of Laurens, SC and Margaret Canavan of Silver Springs, MD. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, GA in charge of arrangements.

Jack Hammond
1930 - 2001
Danielsville, GA
Ferma Jack Hammond, 70, of 626 Hammond-Williams Road, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Buford H. and Jewel Sexton Hammond. He was a retired poultry and cattle farmer and a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Friday, June 1, 2001, at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, Danielsville, with Revs. Dan Fuller and Tony Lee officiating. Interment will be in Moon's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Smith, Todd Smith, Barry Franks, Stanley James, Stephen James and Barry James. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth James Hammond; 2 sons, Keith J. Hammond of Danielsville and Kim E. Hammond of Athens; 2 sisters, Ravonda Hammond Minish and Barbara Hammond Moulder of Danielsville; 5 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Janette W. Griffeth
1913 - 2001
Danielsville, GA
Janette W. Griffeth, 88, of 618 Griffeth Road, died May 13, 2001. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Jack Andrew and Lynn Dillard Williams and the widow of J.Dwight Griffeth, Sr. She was retired from New Way Dry Cleaners and was a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church, where she was active in the Ladie's Overcomers Sunday School Class, Moon's Grove Super Senior Adult Group, and the Moon's Grove Ladies Prayer Circle. She was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma W. McElroy. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Moon's Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Lee officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include 2 daughters, Bobbie Griffeth Freeman of Jefferson and Anne Griffeth Sisk of Danielsville; 2 sons, Dwight Griffeth, Jr. of Danielsville and Thomas J. Griffeth of Jefferson; sister, Serena D. Williamson of Hull; brother, Dillard M. Williams of Langham, MD; 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Griffeth, Joe Griffeth, Jason Griffeth, Tim Arthur, Randy Barrett and Alton Rowe. Flowers will be accepted as well as memorials to St. Mary's Hospice, PO Box 6588, Athens, GA, 30604. The family will receive friends at the funeral homeMonday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, in charge of arrangements.

Ellis "Billie" Garrett
1917 - 2001
Athens, GA
Ellis "Billie" Garrett, 84, of 220 Devonshire Drive, died May 13, 2001. A native of Charing, GA, he was a son of the late Robert Lester and Janie Terry Garrett. He was a 1934 graduate of Butler High School and a 1938 graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He was manager of Athens Co-op Creamery from 1944-1953 and organized the Southeastern Co-operative Association. Mr. Garrett taught school in Oconee County for 7 years and was a member of Oconee County Teachers Association. Mr. Garrett was founder of The Ellis Corporation and was a long-time businessman in the Athens area. He was a charter member of Classic City Lions Club, where he served as President in 1977-78, and received the Distinguished Service Award in 1986-87. He was recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for humanitarian service from Lions Club International Foundation. He was a member of various civic and community organizations, including Mt. Vernon Lodge, UGA Agriculture Alumni Association, Lifetime member of FFA, Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Athens and the Forum Sunday School Class where he was past president. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Bill Britt and Rev. Grady Wigley officiating. Interment will be Thursday, May 17, 2001, at 1:30 PM at Bloodworth Cemetery, Charing, GA with Rev. Frank Terry officiating. Pallbearers will be J.R. Garrett, Dallas Cannady, Sammie Parkman, Dan Deaton, Michael Hyatt, and Doyle Ashley. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Booth Garrett; 3 daughters, Leandra Garrett Armour of Cookeville, TN, Donna Garrett Keith of Athens, and Ellisa Garrett of Athens; 2 sons-in-law, Dr. Robert Alexander Armour of Cookeville, TN and Jerry Midden of Athens; Sister, Emily Garrett Callahan of Reynolds, GA; 5 granddaughters, Bonnie Keith, Susan Keith Justice, Elizabeth Armour Orsbon, Pamela Midden, Rebecca Midden; and 5 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1109, Athens,GA, 30603.

Jason Graham
1980 - 2001
Jason Lee Graham, 21, of 1870 Broadwell Oaks Drive, died June 1, 2001. A native of San Diego, CA, he was a son of Linda Kurinsky of Alparetta, and Edward Graham, Jr. of Athens. A resident of Athens until 1999, he attended Cedar Shoals High School. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 4, 2001, at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST. Rev. Bill Mounts will officiate. Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors in addition to his parents include a brother, Ryan T. Graham of Alpharetta; grandparents, Jessie and Edward Graham, Sr. of Athens; Robert B. McAvoy of Austell, and Patricia M. Davidson of Tucson, Arizona; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at the funeral home, and at the residence of Jessie and Edward Graham, Sr., 215 Thornhill Drive, Athens, GA 30605. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1841 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329, in honor of Robert B. McAvoy. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth McCormick 1908 - 2001
Bogart, GA
Elizabeth E. McCormick, 93, died May 13, 2001. A native of Odum, GA, and longtime resident of Orlando, FL, she was a daughter of the late C.L. and Mollie Hiers Whitehead, widow of Theron Cecil McCormick and preceded in death by 2 daughters, Ouida Taylor and Wanda Couch. She was a member of Church of Christ. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Chapel, WEST with Revs. Charles Jones and Chuck Smith officiating. Interment will be Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 12:00 Noon in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando, FL. Survivors include 2 daughters and sons in law, Doris and Dick Christy of Orlando, FL and Gene and Pete Crowe of Bogart, GA; Sisters, Nell Hagen and Rubye Diaz of Waycross, GA and Jewel Colgan of Jacksonville, FL; Brothers, Burrell Whitehead and C.L. Odgen of Waycross; 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Bogart, GA, Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM and at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Orlando, FL, Thursday from 10:30 AM until Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Orlando Metro Unit, 1601 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 32804-7005.

Syble J. Stone Crowe
1909 - 2001
Syble J. Stone Crowe, 92, died April 22, 2001. A native of Jackson County, she was a daughter of the late Ellison Alexander and Eva Blanche Dailey Stone. She had lived most of her life in Athens, where she was a registered nurse, active for 30 years, before she and her husband opened Babytown in Athens. She retired in 1972 and lived with her husband at Thompson's Farm, Athens before moving to Northminster Presbyterian Retirement Village, Jefferson and then to Family Life Enrichment Center, High Shoals. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and a charter member of Sunset Garden Club. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Dr. Edward Bolen officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Carlton "Ted" Crowe; Daughter and son in law, Dottie and Dan Hudson of Westcliffe, CO; Son and daughter in law, Ted and Charlotte Crowe of Athens; 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 9:00 until 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

James Obie Coile
1912 - 2001
James Obie Coile, 88, of 342 E. Whitehall Road died Thursday, March 22, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Coile was a son of the late Willie and Huldie Strickland Coile. He was a member and former deacon of Whitehall Baptist Church and had worked for Chicopee Mills and Airport Limousine Service. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Whitehall Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Sallie Mae Coile; a son, Lonnie Donald Coile, Athens; a sister, Lillian Toney, Athens; a brother, Albert Coile, Winterville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East.

James Lee Chandler
1928 - 2001
James Lee Chandler, 73, of 228 Lombardy Circle, died May 24, 2001. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of the late Crawford Lee and Rosa Young Chandler. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. He was owner and operator of Chandler's Bar-B-Que, and Chandler's Rental Units. Graveside services will be held Sunday, May 27, 2001, at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Betty McRorie Chandler; two sons, James Lee Chandler, Jr., of Daytona Beach, FL, and John Crawford Chandler of Oviede, FL; stepson, Richard McRorie of Athens; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.

Alton Chandler
1931 - 2001
Alton Chandler, 69, of Arnoldsville, died May 11, 2001. A resident of Arnoldsville for seven years, he was a son of the late Harry and Grace Epperson Chandler and was preceded in death by a son, Scott Chandler. He was retired from the U.S. Army after twenty eight years of service. Graveside services will be Sunday, May 13, at 2:00 P.M. at Chandler Cemetery, Commerce with Rev. Lem Clark officiating. Survivors include a son, Brian Chandler, of Buda, TX; Brother and Sister-in-law, Jimmy and Jackie Chandler of Pooler, GA; Sister and Brother-in-law, Jane and Doyle Ash of Arnoldsville and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.

James Burroughs
1922 - 2001
James W. Burroughs, 78, formerly of the Neese Community, died May 3, 2001. A native and longtime resident of Madison County, he was a son of the late D.I. and Pinkie C. Martin Burroughs. He was a retired farmer, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Burroughs, 2 sisters, Lilliam Waller and Addie Ruth Burroughs and a granddaughter, Laura Bridges. Funeral services will be May 5, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Madison Chapel with Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter and son in law, Jane B. and Clifford Bridges of Hull; 2 grandchildren, Amy Stephenson of Commerce and Amanda Bridges of Athens and 2 great grandchildren.

Ruby Barber
1919 - 2001
Ruby Barber, 81, died May 4, 2001.
A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Gus and Arzinne Carter Barber. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. William Anglin officiating. Interment will be in Winterville Cemetery. Survivors include a nephew, Thomas Barber of Watkinsville and several great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.

William L. Amason
1911 - 2001
William L. Amason, 90, of Magnolia Estates died Monday, April 9, 2001. A longtime resident of Clarke County, Mr. Amason was a son of the late Grover Cleveland and Dora Wynn Lumpkin Amason and was the widower of Annie Lou Glenn Amason. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of West End Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, with the Revs. Larry Elliott and John Ingham officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a sister, Nellie A. Chaddick, Athens; nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Whitworth Sunday School class of West End Baptist Church and Harris Parham. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon's International.