Mandy Edwards
1990 - 2002
Hull, GA
Amanda Lynn Edwards, 11, died November 4, 2002. She was a daughter of David and Glenda Edwards of Hull and was a 6th grade student at Danielsville Middle School. Mandy was a member of New Covenant Worship Center where she was an active leader. Funeral services will be Friday, November 8, 2002 at 2:00 PM at New Covenant Worship Center with Pastors Howard F. Conine, Beth Stephens, Larry Boling and David Hutchinson officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors in addition to her parents include 3 sisters, Tina Patton, Breana Edwards, Lacey Edwards and brother, Christopher Edwards; grandparents, Willie Mae Howell of Winder, Lewis Patton of Comer and Shirley Edwards of Diamond Hill. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Amanda Edwards Trust Fund, c/o New Covenant Worship Center, 1425 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30607. (706) 613-5000. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Rebekah Ferguson
1995 - 2002
Hull, GA
Pepper Rebekah Cheyenne Ferguson, 6, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 9, 2002. She attended Joy Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Joy Baptist Church with Pastor Barry Black and Rev. Forrest Ferguson officiating. Interment will be in Danielsville Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Nelson Calloway, Travis Calloway, David Ferguson, Cody Ferguson, Joshua Ferguson and Micah Ferguson. Survivors include her parents, Scott Ferguson of Hull and Deborah Ferguson of NV; Brothers and sisters, KayCee Ferguson of Hull, Trish Ferguson of CA, Weslee Ferguson of CA, Amanda McDermott and TJ Pruitt of MS; Grandparents, Mary Ann Ferguson and Julius and Kathy Ferguson, all of Hull, Virginia Diehl and Bob Greene of NV; Aunts and Uncles, Nelson and Donna Calloway of Colbert, David and Sandra Ferguson of Hull, Forrest and Tammy Ferguson of Hartwell, Joshua Ferguson of Hull, Jack Jones of Colbert and Jason and Melissa Shriner of Calhoun; Several cousins, Travis, Hannah and Kayla Calloway, Cody and Niki Ferguson, Tony and Micah Ferguson, Sebastian and Alex Jones and Zoie Shriner. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville.

Ken Fleming
1943 - 2002
Kenneth "Ken" L. Fleming, 58, of 101 Woodlake Drive, #401, died January 27, 2002. A native of Madison County, he was a son of Cecil S. Fleming of Comer and the late Austin L. Fleming. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in Vietnam and was retired from Georgia Power Company. He and his wife Tina, are owners of Pittypat Junction. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Dr. Jon Appleton officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Embry, David Moon, Adam Fleming, James Fleming, Bruce Moon, Michael Bren, Joey Bren and Gordy Knight. Survivors in addition to his mother and wife, include a daughter and son in law, Michelle Fleming Thomas and James R. Thomas of Athens; 4 brothers, Steve Fleming of Athens, Ronnie Fleming of Lilburn, Laddy Fleming of Winder and Scott Fleming of Comer; 3 grandchildren, Braxton L. Thomas, Brittany Thomas and Courtney Thomas; 11 nephews and 4 nieces. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rhumatology Foundation, 550 Pharr Road, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Julia Powell Flynn
1931 - 2002
Athens, GA
Judy Flynn, 70, of 1075 Friendship Circle, died February 18, 2002. A native and longtime resident of Moultrie, GA, she was a former member of Trinity Baptist Church. Mrs. Flynn was the daughter of the late Sarah Benton and Charles Henderson Powell, Sr., and the widow of Dr. James T. Flynn, Jr. She attended Sullins College, Bristol, VA and the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. Mrs. Flynn was a member of the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America. She was a resident of Athens for the last five years and was a member of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 21, 2002, at 10:00 AM at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church. Dr. Edward Bolen will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday, February 22, 2002, at 11:00 AM at Westview Cemetery, Moultrie, GA. Survivors include two daughters, Julia Keen Steele and Lucy S. Bell, both of Athens; son, Shelley Steele of Bogart; brother, Charles Henderson Powell, Jr. of Birmingham, AL; five grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted as well as memorials to Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, American Heart Association, or Alzheimers Association. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.

James Gabriel
1922 - 2002
Crawford, Ga
James Crawford Gabriel, 79, of 130 Hargrove Lake Road, died March 14, 2002. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of the late Raleigh and Nellie Tucker Gabriel and the widower of Lois Williams Gabriel. He was retired from Reliance Electric and was a farmer. Mr. Gabriel was a WW II veteran, having served as a Rifleman in the 35th Division, in France, Holland and Germany. He was a member of Crawford Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Crawford Baptist Church with Revs. David Shiver and Dayton Logan officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Survivors include 2 daughters, Geneva Stamey and Teresa Thornton of Crawford; 7 sons, Dale Poulnott of Toccoa, Douglas Gabriel of Statham, George Gabriel of Athens, Doyle Gabriel and Terry Gabriel, both of Fairbanks, AK, Dan Gabriel of Jasper and Ricky Gabriel of Crawford; 3 sisters, Frances Roberts and Mary Belle Williams, both of Athens, and Pauline Johnson of Comer; 3 brothers, Ed Gabriel of Oakwood, Dwayne Gabriel of Hawkinsville and Lorring Gabriel of Smyrna; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 3:00 until 5:00 PM and 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Crawford Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel.

Lisa Gaines
1918 - 2002
Gastonia, NC
Mrs. Leo Malice (Lisa) Gaines, 84, died October 26, 2002. A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Leo Kemp and Flora Epps Kemp McMahan and widow of Leon F. Gaines. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Dan Corbett officiating. Interment will be in Crawford Cemetery. Survivors include 2 daughters, Carol Bayne and Brenda Jones of Spartanburg, SC; son, Richard Avery of Fairplay, SC; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM.

Reba Glenn
1932 - 2002
Athens, GA
Reba Bell Glenn, 70, died November 26, 2002. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Willie J. and Emma Lou Bell. She was a retired accountant with the University of Georgia and a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Friday, November 29, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Mark Palmer and John Parker officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Survivors include her husband, Sam Glenn; daughter, Jennifer Ishee of Orlando, FL and son, Jeff Glenn of Elberton; 3 brothers, Guy Bell and Ralph Bell of Comer and Fred Bell of Tucker. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

Sadie Goodwin
Bogart, GA
Sadie Josephine Thompson Goodwin, 79, died April 16, 2002. A native of Philippine Islands, she was a daughter of the late Albert Tansley Luck and Mercedes Salazar. A resident of this area since 1976, she was a charter member of the Athens Lioness Club, among the first female members of Athens Lions Club and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Memorial services will be Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 12:00 Noon at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST. Survivors include her husband, John B. Goodwin; 2 daughters, Myra Aranda of Pacifica, CA and Maria Goodwin of Atlanta; Son, Paul J. Goodwin of Tacoma, WA; Sister, Gladys Brown of Long Beach, CA; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Georgia Lions Lighthouse, 1775 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033.

Douglas David Hammond
Watkinsville, GA
Douglas David Hammond, 43, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2002 following a nine month battle with a brain tumor. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Hammond was a son of the Rev. Douglas and Mrs. Jewell Hammond of Watkinsville. He was a Master Carpenter by trade. Services will be Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 2:00 PM at New Life Apostolic Church with the Revs. Tim Hammond, Marshall Clack and Shawn Garnett officiating. Burial will follow at Athens Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Stevie Hammond, Lance Wade, Larry Wade, Lance Moubray, Tony Self, Roland Jones, Kent Hicks and Jimmy Compton. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Leesa Wade Hammond; a daughter, NaTasha Hammond and 2 sons, Dustin Hammond and Kyle Hammond, all of the home; 2 sons, Dave Hammond, Jr. and Kevin Hammond and a daughter, Amy Brownlee, all of Watkinsville; a brother, the Rev. Tim Hammond of Watkinsville; 2 brothers-in-law, Larry Wade and Lance Wade, both of Comer; 2 sisters-in-law, Lori Wade of Texas and Leslie Suarez of Watkinsville; 6 grandchildren, 5 nieces, 6 nephews and 2 very special caregivers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, WEST.

Josephine Herring
1918 - 2002
Athens, GA
Josephine W. Herring, 84, died October 1, 2002. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur and Bernice Kate Wright and widow of James Bradley Herring. Mrs. Herring was employed with A & A Bakery for a number of years and later worked with her husband at The Pants Shop. She was a member of First Christian Church. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 3, 2002 at 2:00 PM from the graveside in Oconee Hill Cemetery with Rev. Albert Askew officiating. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Andy Mapp of Athens; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Lynne Ely Herring of Bishop; grandchildren, Drew Mapp, Courtney Cirou, Elaine Ely and Andrew Ely and great-granddaughter, Destiny Rae Mapp. 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 Temple United Methodist Church. Lord & Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Holder
1947 - 2002
Paul Willis Holder, 54, of Stephens, Ga, died March 13, 2002. A native of Morgan County, he was a son of the late Lewis and Ruth Pauline Spratlin Holder. Funeral services will be Friday, March 15, 2002, at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST. Interment will be in Winterville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Fields, Kenny Fields, Bumper Flynn, Barry Whitlick, Rodney Epps and Jimmy Spratlin. Survivors include his wife, Marcia M. Holder; 2 daughters, Sissie Holder and Brandy Holder, both of Stephens; 2 sons, Anthony Holder of Stephens and Scott Holder of Lexington; Stepson, Hank Butler of Athens; Grandchildren, Brian Holder, Kennyman Holder, Kayla Holder, David Holder, Brooke Butler and Little Hank Butler; Sister, Judy Compton of Watkinsville; 2 brothers, Joe Holder of Vidalia and Chris Holder of Monroe; The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.

Travis Hooper
1970 - 2002
William Travis Hooper, 31, of 564 Hardman-Hooper Road, died January 15, 2002. A lifelong resident of Madison County, he was a son of William Larry Hooper of Danielsville, and the late LaCena Hawkes Hooper. He was a 1988 graduate of Madison County High School and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He was co-owner of G & H Grading and Hauling, Inc. and was "active in helping neighbors and friends in need." Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 19, 2002, at 11:00 AM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Bill Wood will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors in addition to his father include, paternal grandmother, Jeanette Hooper of Hull; uncle, Michael Hooper of Grayson; aunt, Ramona Booth of Hull and cousins. Pallbearers will be Todd Tyner, Todd Boswell, Todd Green, Jason Booth, David Hawkes and Eric Adams. The family will receive friends Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home and will also be at the residence of Talmadge and Ramona Booth, 539 Martin-Griffeth Road, Hull. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

Tony Houser
Winterville, GA
Tony Roy Houser, 38, died April 12, 2002. A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was a son of Frances Houser of Arnoldsville and the late David Percy Houser. He was plant manager for Charter Communications where he had been employed for 21 years. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Larry Davison and Nathan Palmer officiating. Interment will be in Arnoldsville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Porter, T.O. Cochran, Tim Hayes, Roger Suddeth, Hewitt Smith and Steve Livesay. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Howard, Jr., Glenn Dyer and Charter Communication employees. Survivors in addition to his mother include a daughter, Mandy Ann Smith and son, Mitchell David Graham Houser, both of Colbert; Sister, Elizabeth Seagraves of Arnoldsville; brother, Doug Houser of Rayle and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Arnoldsville Cemetery Fund, c/o Grace Young, PO Box 5, Winterville, GA 30683.

Vernon Hunnicutt
1904 - 2002
Vernon Watson Hunnicutt, 97, died January 17, 2002 at his home in Comer, GA. Born on a farm near Seneca, SC, 13 March, 1904, he was the son of Oscar A. and Beatrice F. Hunnicutt. At age 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and completed training at Great Lakes Naval Station. He served 6 months at which time he was voluntarily and honorably discharged due to a reduction in force following WW I. Shortly thereafter, he accepted employment with the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. He remained with AT&T for 42 years holding positions of lineman, cable splicer, field supervisor and with the home office in Atlanta, where he was equipment manager. Following retirement, he and his wife Mildred moved to the Comer area. Mildred, daughter of the late Bill and Mattie Caldwell, died in 1985. They had no children. Vernon, a Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner was a member of the Shannon Masonic Lodge and the Valley of Atlanta Lodge. He was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, Danielsville with Cecil Hunnicutt and Rev. Scott Brown officiating. Interment will be in Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Compton, Jerry Ayers, John Terrell, Sr., Lee Hunnicutt, Ed Hunnicutt, Gene West and Tommy Cochran. Survivors include his brother, Cecil F. Hunnicutt of Mt. Pleasant, SC and 2 sisters, Mildred St. John and Ellen Heekin, both of Atlantic Beach, FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home,Danielsville.

James Jackson
Athens, GA
James M. Jackson, 62, died August 9, 2002. A native of East Prarie, MO, he was a son of the late Walter Clinton and Imogene Bost Jackson. He made his home in Athens since 1982 and was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and Project Safe. He was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Monday, August 12, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Green Acres Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Babin officiating. Pallbearers will be Larry Guthrie, Norm McGlohon, Bob Stallings, Julian Ulmer, Bill Johns and Ray Argo. Survivors include his wife, Doris Jackson; 2 daughters, Kathy Shaw of Athens and Patricia McFall of Indian Rocks Beach, FL; son, Michael Jackson of Athens; 2 sisters, Brenda Bahel of Winston Salem, NC and Debbie Beard of Apalachicola, FL; brother, Clinton (Sonny) Jackson of Myrtle Beach, SC; 2 grandchildren, Kenna McFall and Jeremy Shaw and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Green Acres Baptist Church Building Fund. Lord & Stephens, East is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred C. Hansford Johnson
Largo, FL
Mildred C. Hansford Johnson, 77, formerly of Athens, GA, died July 22, 2002. A native of Greenville, TN, she was a daughter of the late Dave and Myrtle Crum Miller and widow of Ed Hansford. She was employed with Athens Police Department for 14 years. Following her retirement, she lived in NC and FL. Funeral services will be Friday, July 26, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Drewry Loggins officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Hollis Boyd Johnson of Largo, FL; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Evelyn Cutshaw of Athens, GA and Billy and Sandy Cutshaw of Warner Robins, GA; 4 stepchildren and spouses, Jimmy and Jan Hansford of Watkinsville, GA, Billy and Judy Hansford of Cumming, GA, Sue and Leonard Helton of Hull, GA and Linda and Steve Smith of Zephyrhills, FL; brother, James Miller of Greenville, TN; 3 grandchildren, Todd Cutshaw of Athens, GA, Angie Cutshaw Wilkinson of Marietta, GA and Greg Crowe of Bishop, GA. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements.

James Kay
Athens, GA
James Inman Kay, 79, of 782 Old Commerce Road Extension, died Sunday, June 2, 2002. A native of Greenville, SC, he was a son of the late Dewitt,Sr. and Maggie Ard Kay and was the widower of Pauline Wines Kay. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II and was a member of Christian Life Worship Center. Memorial services were Monday, June 3, 2002 at 7:00 PM at Christian Life Worship Center with Rev. John Ingham officiating. Survivors include 2 daughters, Rose Shepherd and Tammie Kay; 2 sons, Edward Kay and Danny Kay; 3 sisters, Emma Kay Brannon, Lila Kay Frye and Betty Kay Frye; brother, Dewitt Kay, Jr. Memorials may be made to Christian Life Worship Center or Jackson County Senior Citizens. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, WEST.

Greta Kleiner-Berryhill
1961 - 2002
Athens, GA
Margaret Shippen Kleiner-Berryhill, 40, known as "Greta" to family and friends throughout her life, died February 24, 2002. A native of Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of Scott Alter and Heather Smith Kleiner of Watkinsville. After attending Agnes Scott College for a year, she earned a diploma of Graphic Design from the Portfolio Center of Atlanta. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts and began a career in Space Planning and Interior Design. She designed for several national firms, including Kuppenheimer's, Atlanta, and Federated Department Stores, Cincinnati. A talented musician, Mrs. Kleiner-Berryhill sang with several bands in the Athens area in the 1980s, including Deep Step, Street Dancers and Beaulah Rose. Memorial services will be Sunday, March 3, 2002 at 6:00 PM at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, 780 Timothy Road, with The Rev. Terre Balof officiating. A reception will be held following the service. Interment will be scheduled later in the spring at the Indian Hill Church Cemetery, Cincinnati, OH. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Darrell R. Berryhill; Step-daughter, Kayla Marie Berryhill of Palm Springs, CA; Sister, Catherine B. Kleiner of Albuquerque, NM; Uncle, Eugene Shippen Kleiner of Cincinnati. She was predeceased by grandmother, Margaret Shippen Kleiner of Cincinnati. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Family Counseling Service, 1435 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, Ga, 30606 or Drums for Success, c/o Dr. Arvin Scott, 150 Chadd's Walk, Athens, Ga, 30606 or a tree may be planted in Greta's memory. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, EAST.

Donald Lang
Athens, GA
Donald Headdon Lang, 75, died April 23, 2002. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick Joseph and Grace Collard Lang. A 1949 graduate of Lehigh University and member of Sigma Chi, he was president of the family business, Lang Lumber, Inc for many years. He served as Sr. Vice President and Financial Consultant with Merrill Lynch in Vero Beach, FL from 1978 until 1995. A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Lang served in the Pacific Theatre, including Okinawa and Hiroshima during the final years of WW II. Mr. Lang was active in Learning in Retirement and had a lifelong interest in trains and boating. He was a collector of European model trains and was an avid traveler and artist. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Frances Lang; Children, Peter Lang and Jennifer Lang of Athens, Dorian Lang Lauto of Boynton Beach, FL and Donald Lang, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; grandchildren, Joseph of Athens, Christine, Joe, Renata, Sara and Michael; Christine and Justin, all of FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. Memorials may be made to World War II Memorial, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, DC, 20090-6766 or Athens Area Emergency Food Bank, 640 Barber Street, Athens, GA, 30601. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, EAST.

John Dewey Lance
1927 - 2002
Bogart, GA
John Dewey Lance, 74, died September 1, 2002. Born October 12, 1927, he was the husband of Hilda Logan Lance and son of the late Effie Lowe Lance and Everett R. Lance. A graduate of Bogart High School, he attended the University of Georgia. Mr. Lance was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a retired Sergeant First Class with the U.S. Army Reserve. He was retired Postmaster from Bogart and Maintenance Supervisor at the YWCO. Mr. Lance was a member of Athens Lions Club, Woodmen of the World and Mars Hill Baptist Church. A celebration of Dewey s life will be Friday, September 6, 2002 at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Rev. Dan Fuller officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Doug Keen (Post Office), Greg Healan (Mars Hill Baptist Church), Jim Lance (Nephew), Jerry Toole (Friend), Steve Helwig (Athens Lions Club) and Dave Hudgins (YWCO). Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Golden Boys Sunday School Class of Mars Hill Baptist Church, Athens Lions Club and Bogart High School Class of 1945. Survivors in addition to his wife, include his brother, James M. Lance (Wife Delores Norris Lance) of Athens; Nephew, Dr. James M. Lance, Jr. (Wife Marisol Sanchez Lance) of Birmingham, AL; Great Nephew, Jake Lance and l great Niece, Kate Lance; 3 children, David Lance (Wife Teresa Cowan Lance) of Franklin, TN, Deborah Olson (Husband Dan Olson) of Fredericksburg, VA and Tim Lance (Wife Melissa Stanford Lance) of Antioch, TN; 4 grandchildren, Ashley Lance, Ansley Lance, Joshua Olson and Leah Olson; 6 grand pets, Toto, Buddy, Lucy, Tobie, Puff Ball and Little Kittie; The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Claud Healan New Church Start Fund under the Dewey Lance Memorial, c/o Mr. Cooper Thomas, 384 N. 5th Ave, Winder, GA 30680.

Cynthia Lawrence
Cynthia Agnes Stewart Lawrence passed away Tuesday, March 04, 2003, at Charlotte, NC. She was born at Fort Bragg, NC on May 2, 1948. She grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and made moves with her U.S. Army family to Germany, Ft. Benning, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida. She was valedictorian of her graduating class at Ribault Senior High in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated from Georgia State University. She became a Certified Public Accountant and controller for Byers Engineering in Atlanta. She loved animals, music and reading. She was a fragile and gentle soul, smart and funny, and will be missed by her family and friends. Cynthia is survived by her mother, Ruby Spratlin Stewart, her sister, Janice Marilyn Stewart, her brother, William Jerry Stewart and his wife, Paige Murray Stewart, all of Charlotte. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8 at 11:00 AM at Hull Baptist Church in Hull, GA with burial in the church cemetery immediately following the service. Memorials in Cynthia s memory may be made to Northpoint Community Church, 4350 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005 or Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th St, Charlotte, 28204. The family of Ms. Lawrence would like to express their appreciation for the special kindness extended to Cynthia by Dr. Glen H. Havens, Mr. Bill Gillaspie, and Ms. Patty Haynes. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Marcia Griffith Long
Marcia Griffith Long, 93, died March 24, 2002. A native of Taliaferro County, she was a daughter of the late William Hill and Mary Lou Nash Sherrer. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Clarence Griffith, Sr., second husband, Phillip Long, Son, Samuel Clarence Griffith, Jr. and Grandson, Joseph Hill Griffith. A longtime resident of Athens, Mrs. Long owned and operated Griffith's Boarding House for a number of years and was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a niece, Pricilla Maxwell of Washington, GA; Nephew, Charles Sherrer of Loganville; 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 9:30 until 11:00 AM. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, EAST.

Ruth Lord
Ruth Patat Lord, 76, died September 26, 2002. A native of Fulton County and longtime resident of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Irene Wall Patat and widow of Robert E. Lord. She was retired from H & H Manufacturing. Mrs. Lord was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and a member of Bogart United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 4:00 PM at Bogart United Methodist Church with Revs. Albert Askew and Ross Johns officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jason Baker, Jeff Baker, Anthony Burbage, Tommy Morrow, Stanley Baker and Paul Baker, Jr. Survivors include a daughter and son in law, Robin and Dan Ayers of Daytona Beach, FL; 2 sisters, Mary Montgomery of Greenville, SC and Ann Cooper of Neese Community; 2 brothers, Buck Patat of Snellville and Gene Patat of Gratis; granddaughter, Jackie Burbage; 5 grandsons, Jason Baker, Jeff Baker, Clay Ayers, Matthew Ayers and Justin Ayers; 4 great-grandchildren 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.