Horace Peck
1925 - 2001
Athens, GA
Horace William Peck, 76, died November 25, 2001. A native of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Joseph Emory and Pearl Harper Peck and widower of Montine Ayers Peck. He was preceded in death by a sister, Hilda Miller and brother, Vernon Peck. Mr. Peck was retired from Eli Witt with 33 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked with K-Mart for several years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Revs. Bill Ricketts and Charles Giles officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter and son in law, June and Robert Cunningham of Bishop; Son and daughter in law, Gene and Gwen Peck of Watkinsville; 2 stepsons and spouses, Danny and Karen Self of Athens and Jud and Sylvia Self of Mooresville, NC; 2 sisters, Edith Whitehead of Farmington and Mary Anna Paulson of Ringgold, GA; 3 brothers, John A. Peck and Archer Peck of Farmington and Fred Peck of Athens; 6 grandchildren, Megan Cunningham, Jordan Peck, Corie Peck, Lucas Peck, Nat Self and Drew Self and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

Danny Phillips
1952 - 2001
Danielsville, GA
Danny Edwin Phillips, 48, died December 9, 2001. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of Elizabeth Gilreath Phillips of Danielsville and the late Wiley "Jr."Phillips. A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was formerly employed with Carrier Transicold and American Monorail and was a Viet Nam veteran. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 2:00 pm at Lord & Stephens Chapel, Danielsville with Revs. John McDonald, Connie Gilreath McDonald and Greg Russ officiating. Interment will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Survivors in addition to his mother include 2 daughters, Marlana Phillips of Hull and Maranda Massey of Covington; Sister and Brother in law, Sandy Phillips amd Rusty Haagen of Ila; 3 grandchildren, Daniel Massey, Kristin Massey and Jacob Massey; Niece, Elizabeth Haagen and nephew, Russ Haagen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville is 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.

Margaret Polk
1921 - 2001
Lexington, GA
Margaret Ann Polk, 80, died October 2, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Edgar J. and Winifred Smith Maxwell, widow of Robert William Polk and preceded in death by a son, James Edgar Polk. Mrs. Polk was a retired school teacher with Oglethorpe County Board of Education and a member of Lexington Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be Friday, October 5, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Lexington Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stan Sizemore officiating. Interment will be in Clark Cemetery. Survivors include 3 sons, Robert William Polk of Rapid City, SD, Larry Eugene Polk of Stone Mountain and John David Polk of Rayle; 2 sisters, Carolyn Bryant of Lexington and Winifred Martin of Sylvania; 2 brothers, David Maxwell of Athens and Bobby Maxwell of Lexington; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lexington Presbyterian Church. Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sonny Powell
1935 - 2001
Sonny Powell, 66, died November 1, 2001. A native of Korea, she had lived most of her life in Athens and was the widow of Olin E. Powell. She was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be Friday, November 2, 2001 at 4:00 PM from the graveside at Hull Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Survivors include friends, Gail Tanksley and Helen Parker of Athens and a number of other friends. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

John Ricks
1939 - 2001
Athens, GA
John Charles Ricks, 62, died October 22, 2001. A native of Portland, England, he had made his home in Athens for the past 24 years. He was retired from the Board of Regents, University Systems of Georgia and was a violin maker. Survivors include his wife, Mary W. Ricks; Daughter, Julie Ricks of San Diego, CA; Sister, Elspeth Amey and 2 nephews, Ian Parker and Charles Parker, all of England. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Athens Symphony, PO Box 5244, Athens, GA 30604-5244. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Dessie Mae Seagraves
1908 - 2001
Hull, GA
Dessie Mae Williams Seagraves, 93, died December 27, 2001. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Will H. and Rosa Lee Dixon Martin, widow of James Roy Seagraves, Sr. and preceded in death by a son, Halford Seagraves. Mrs. Seagraves was retired from Chicopee Mills and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Elmer Butler, Dayton Logan and Dr. Virgil Edwards officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemtery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Survivors include 5 daughters, Hershelene Vickery of Commerce, Betty Smith of Royston, Val Tyner of Charleston, SC, Trudy Evans of Hull and Linda Bourn'e of Athens; 2 sons, Roy Seagraves, Jr., of Hull and Larry Seagraves of Bishop; 2 sisters, Sue Edwards of Hull and Vera Brewer of Athens; 2 brothers, Gene Martin of Hull and Ovin Martin of Athens; 22 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Shelton
1955 - 2001
Billy Lee Shelton, 46, of 1281 Malcom Bridge Road, died September 27, 2001. A native of Oconee County, he was a son of Lois McDaniel Shelton of Bogart and the late Douglas Shelton. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Revs. Larry Townsend and Curtis Hammond officiating. Interment will be in Mars Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Shelton, James Whitley, Danny Self, Bobby Shelton, Roy Self, Jr., James Shelton and Charlie Whitley. Survivors in addition to his mother, include 3 sisters, Betty Sue Self of Hull, Brenda Lee Sorrow and Cathy Mae Samples of Bogart; 3 brothers, Elmer Shelton and John Shelton of Bogart, James Shelton of Hull and William "Buck" Shelton of Athens and a number of nieces and nephews. 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.

Methie Carter Shelnut
1921 - 2001
Comer, GA
Methie Callaway Carter Shelnut, 80, died October 28, 2001. A native of Union County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Jim C. and Ella Helton Callaway and preceded in death by her first husband, C.T. Carter, Jr. A longtime resident of Oglethorpe County, she was a member of Grove Chapel Congregational Holiness Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Grove Chapel Congregational Holiness Church with Revs. Raymond Duncan, Mark Palmer and Burton Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Survivors include her husband, Claude Shelnut; 3 daughters, Vera C. Johnson of Winterville, Brenda C. Norman of Lexington and Kathy C. Campbell of Saluda, SC; 2 sisters, Mamie Ogle and Minnie Ogle of Winterville; 2 brothers, George Callaway of Comer and James Callaway of Greenwood, SC; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Grove Chapel Congregational Holiness Church. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Lena Helen Stewart
1927 - 2001
Lena Helen Stewart, 74, of 1216 Hull Road, died August 15, 2001. A native and lifelong resident of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Herman, Sr. and Mary Catherine O'Kelley Wages. Funeral services will be Friday, August 17, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Larry Wages, Lamar Wages, Danny Wages, Greg Wages, Darrell Wages, Rick Lewis, Kevin Cooper and Mike Ray. Robbie Crooke will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Survivors include her husband, Howard Junior Stewart; 2 daughters, Carolyn Mize and Beverly Graham of Athens; Son, Jerry Stewart of Bishop; Sister, Betty Marcus of Hull; 3 brothers, Robert H. Wages, Jr. of Athens, James Paul Wages of Winterville and Doyle Lee Wages of Danielsville; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.

J.B. Stewart
1922 - 2001
Winterville, GA
John Benjamin Stewart, 79, died October 31, 2001. A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Grady A. and Corine Barnett Stewart. He was retired from Oliver Rubber Company with 31 years of service and was a WW II veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was a member of Winterville 1st Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 3, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Winterville First Baptist Church with Dr. Stan Annandale and Revs. Gene Smith and Ray Finger officiating. Interment will be in Winterville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Bradshaw, Gary Fleeman, Jimmy Eberhart, Robert Warren, Charles Andrews and Randall Andrews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Pope Spratlin Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Stewart; 2 sons and daughters in law, Dorsey and Janice Stewart of Hull and Russell and Hilda Stewart of Winterville; 2 sisters, Gladys Duncan of Comer and Patricia Hooper of Neese; Brother, Frank Stewart of Winterville; Granddaughter, Christy Milford and 2 great-grandchildren, McKenzie Milford and Levi Milford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Stewart
1913 - 2001
Athens, GA
Paul Edmond Stewart, 88, died December 10, 2001. A native of Walton County, he was a son of the late James Ferdinand and Mattie Maybell Wortham Stewart. He was an army veteran of WW II and was retired from the University of Georgia Physical Plant. Mr. Stewart was a member of Young Harris Memorial United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Michael Marsengill officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mabel Hill Stewart; Son and daughter in law, Ronald Edmond and Maxine Stewart of Athens; 2 sisters, Katie Mae Carter of Winterville and Bernice Duncan of Ft. Lamar, GA; granddaughter, Angela Stewart of Athens and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Young Harris Memorial United Methodist Church. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Strader
1920 - 2001
Athens, GA
Richard F. Strader, 81, formerly of Jacksonville, FL and a resident of Talmadge Terrace, Athens, died December 27, 2001. A native of Canton, OH, he was a son of the late Howard and Mary McCleary Strader and widower of Ruby Sovero Strader. He was retired Production Control Supervisor with Diebold and a WW II veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Strader attended Central Presbyterian Church in Athens. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Central Presbyterian Church with Brian Williams officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Massillon, OH. Survivors include 2 daughters, Ricki Strader of Athens and P.J. Blass of North Augusta, SC; 3 grandchildren, Kurt Blass of Tampa, FL, Keri Buchanan of North Augusta, SC and Wendy James of Augusta, GA and 2 great-grandchildren, Zachary and Devan Buchanan. He is also survived by his longtime friend, Eleanor Oldham of Jacksonville, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Talmadge Terrace, 801 Riverhill Drive, Athens, GA, 30606, or Athens Regional Foundation, 1199 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, 30606. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Harold Suddeth
1950 - 2001
COLBERT
Harold Richard Suddeth, 50, of 304 South Fourth Street, died August 22, 2001. A lifelong resident of Colbert, he was the son of Harriet Suddeth of Colbert, and the late Ramie Suddeth. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, 2001, at 2:00 PM at Colbert United Methodist Church. Rev. Jim Haralson will officiate. Interment will be in Colbert Cemetery. Survivors in addition to his mother include three sisters, Carolyn Graff of Leawood, Kansas, Judy Craig of Colbert, Barbara Chandler of Athens; brother, Roger Suddeth of Hull; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements,

Gerald Taylor
1928 - 2001
Hull, GA
Gerald Lane Taylor, 72, died June 11, 2001. A native of Purvis, MS, he was a son of the late Isaac G. and Anna Timmons Taylor. He was a retired Air Traffic Controller Chief from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of service. Following his retirement, he again retired as an air traffic controller with the FAA with 10 years of service from 1966 - 1976. Mr. Taylor moved to Hull in 1984 and worked for Coleman Cabinets from 1984 - 1992. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Joy Nellisery officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Barbara E. Taylor; 2 daughters, Nancy T. Blitch of Largo, FL and Suzanne T. Barbee of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sons, William J. Taylor of Providence, Rhode Island and Dr. Robert E. Taylor of Gainesville, GA; 4 sisters, Gertrude T. Finnegan of Woodstock, GA, Vivian T. Pullen of Shreveport, LA, Louise Hale of Vicksburg, MS and Evelyn Voss of Purvis, MS; 10 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Joseph's Charities. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Bruce Thomas
1936 - 2001
Watkinsville, GA
Bennie Bruce Thomas, 75, of 3850 Greensboro Highway, died October 7, 2001. A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Marvin and Doris Mitchum Thomas and was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Nash. Mr. Thomas was retired from ABB and was a member of Antioch Christian Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at 11:00 AM from the graveside in Willoughby Cemetery with Rev. David Perkins officiating. Pallbearers will be Bud Powell, Scott Almand, Mike Lester, Don Pittard and Jud Christopher. Survivors include his wife, Judy Thomas; Daughter and son in law, Karen and Jimmy Parker of Monroe; 2 sons, Scott Perry and David Perry of Watkinsville; 4 grandchildren; 2 nephews and wives, Mike and Lisa Nash of Winterville and Ricky and Laurie Nash of Marietta and their children. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth Armstrong Traber
1913 - 2001
Madison, GA
Elizabeth Armstrong Traber, 88, of Madison, GA, died September 7 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene E. Traber. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and a member of Phi Mu Fraternity. She was a retired school teacher and was very involved in church and community activities. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Jess Chappell of Savannah and Alla and Charles Campbell of Birmingham, six grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, September 10, at the First United Methodist Church of Madison with interment at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, GA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Madison or to the Leukemia Society. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Russell Edward Wansley
1916 - 2001
Athens, GA
Russell Edward Wansley, 85, died December 23, 2001. A native of Wilkes County, GA, he was a son of the late Grady Woodfin and Ruby Ware Wansley and preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ware and Carl Wansley. He was a WWII Navy veteran and retired personnel manager with Gold Kist. Mr. Wansley was an honorary member of the Elks Club, served on the Athens Civil Service Commission and was a member of Athens First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Bill Ross officiating. Interment will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Gaynelle Seagraves Farr Wansley; 2 stepchildren, Julia Farr Holtzworth of Jupiter, FL and Judd Bernard Farr of Greenville, SC; Brother, William R. Wansley of Thomson; 2 sisters, Margaret Loadholt of Tignall and Lora Francis Hall of Augusta; 10 stepgrandchildren, 17 great step great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until service time Saturday. Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 767 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, GA, 30606.

Gaynelle Seagraves Wansley
Athens, GA
Gaynelle Seagraves Wansley, 95, died September 24, 2002. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Wansley was a daughter of the late Harvey Lee Bob Seagraves and Julia Suddeth Seagraves and was the widow of Russell Edward Wansley. She was a homemaker and was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Athens Business Girls and the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Judd B. Farr, Sr. Funeral services were Sunday, September 29, 2002 at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Dr. Bill Ross officiating. Interment was in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Julia Farr Holtzworth, Jupiter, FL; son, Judd B. Farr, Greenville, SC; 2 sisters, Rebecca Baugh, Athens and Barbara Carter, AL; 2 brothers, David Seagraves, AL and Donald Seagraves, Colbert; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 700 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, GA 30606.

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.

Lucille Wilkes
1911 - 2001
Athens, GA
Annie Lucille Wilkes, 90, died July 1, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Sam H. and Viola England Daniel and the widow of John Aubrey Wilkes. Mrs. Wilkes was a lifelong resident of this area and was employed with A & A and Stones Bakeries. She was a 50 year member of West End Baptist Church and the Whitworth Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at 11:00 AM at West End Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Elliott, Lee Hunter and Kevin Tiller officiating. Interment will be in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Malcom, Donnie Malcom, Buddy Hansford, Sonny Hansford, Bobby David, Ernie Dawkins, Bobby Norris and Jeff Lester. Honorary pallbearers will be active and inactive deacons of West End Baptist Church and their wives and members of Whitworth Sunday School Class. Survivors include 2 daughters and son in law, Shirley Tiller of Forest Park and Viola and Frank Tiller of Athens; Son and daughter in law, Sam and Darlene Wilkes of Ponte Vedra, FL; Grandchildren and spouses, Wesley and Rita Tiller, Wanda and Tracy Johnson, Richard and Tara Tiller, Candy and Rick Casto, Kevin and Jennifer Tiller; great-grandchildren, Thomas Tiller, Rick Tiller, Taylor Johnson, Dylan Casto, Sydney Tiller and Scotty Phillips; Sister, Frances Hansford and several nieces and nephews. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST in charge of arrangements.