Mary Lee McElhannon
1918 - 2002
Crawford, Ga
Mary Lee Bell McElhannon, 84, died March 14, 2002. A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Willie J. and Emma Lester Bell and widow of I.W. McElhannon. She was retired from the University of Georgia and was a 35 year member of Northside Baptist Church where she was selected as Mother of the Year, Mother's Day, 2000. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 3:00 PM at Lord & Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. John Parker officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Glenn, Tony Bell, Kenneth Bell, Carey Bell, Larry Parham and Jay Swaims. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Kidd and son, Dennis McElhannon, both of Crawford; Sister, Reba B. Glenn of Hull; 3 brothers, Fred Bell of Tucker, Guy Bell and Ralph Bell, both of Comer; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia, 2951 Flowers Road, South, Suite 211, Atlanta, GA, 30341. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, EAST.

Conley McDaris
Winterville, GA
Conley Michael McDaris, 20, died April 19, 2002. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles C. McDaris of Hull. Mr. McDaris was a painter apprentice and attended Edwards Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Jamie Doster officiating. Interment will be in Bogart United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Smith, Ryan McDaris, Steve McDaris, Chuck McDaris, Derick Cleghorn and Josh Williamson. Conley leaves to God's care, his father and stepmother, Michael Conley and Susie McDaris of Hull; mother and stepfather, Susan Naomi and Michael Hicks of Winterville; 2 brothers, Ryan Thomas McDaris and his fiance, Darlene Gabriel and Dustin Storm McDaris; Sister, Trista Rose Rouse of Athens; 3 step brothers, Brandon David Hicks of Winterville and Jason Smith and Matthew Muniz, both of Danielsville; grandmother and step grandfather, Bobbie and David Bellew of Hull, Grandparents, Pa Pa Hugh Cheek of Hull and Max and Joan Isaacs of TX; special stepmom, Pam Doster of Athens and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Emory University Research for Cancer. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, EAST.

James Allen McDaris
Bogart, GA
James Allen McDaris, 77, died July 17, 2002. A native of Oconee County, he was a son of the late John and Julia Huggins McDaris. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II, where he served from England to the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. McDaris was a retired truck driver. Funeral services will be Friday, July 19, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Rev. Elmer Butler officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Jo Nash McDaris; daughter and son in law, Sharon and Tom Stephens of Bogart; two sons and daughters in law, James A. "Jimmy" and Pam McDaris, Jr. of Lilburn and John D. and Ellen McDaris, Sr. of Rutledge; sister, Eula Mae Dial of Athens; two brothers, J.B. McDaris of Statham and William R. "Bill" McDaris of OK; four grandchildren, Brian A. Tuck and wife, Adrea, Tiffany R. Tuck, John McDaris and Jared D. McDaris. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1060 Gaines School Road, Suite B-2, Athens, GA, 30605.

Thomas C. McGahee
Athens
Thomas C. McGahee, 78, of 1210 Cherokee Circle, died October 17, 2002. A lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Mack and Miriam Tribble McGahee. He was a member of the 1942 Athens High State Championship football team and attended the University of Georgia. He graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Washington D.C. He retired as Athens Chief of Police and was a member of the Peace Officers Association. Mr. McGahee was a Mason with the Athens Lodge and was a WWII veteran of the United States Army Air Corp. He was a member of Friendship Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 20, 2002, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST. Rev. Joe Reggin will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. Survivors include his wife, Jane G. McGahee; daughter and son in law, Angie and Mike Echols of Watkinsville; sons and daughters in law, Glenn and Christy McGahee of Watkinsville, and Shannon and Robin McGahee of Gainesville; four grandchildren, Justin Echols, Tommy McGahee, Jonathan McGahee, and Ian McGahee; several nieces and one nephew. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Friendship Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Victor Miller
Athens, GA
Victor Hugo Miller, 84, died August 18, 2002. A native of McKeesport, PA, he was a son of the late Carl and May Hugo Miller. He has lived in Athens since 1974, where he retired as plant engineer from Westinghouse in 1982 after 45 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and former choir member. Funeral mass will be Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Randy Mattox officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Victor Miller, Stephen Shepstone, Sean Shepstone, Scott Pursell, Kenneth Pursell, Todd Pursell, Todd McCranie and Kevin Miller. Robert Miller will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Survivors include his wife, Bernadine Miller; 3 daughters, Catherine Pursell of Hartwell, Celeste Shepstone and Bernadine McCranie of Athens; 3 sons, Victor Kurt Miller of Athens, Edward Miller of Coral Springs, FL and Kevin Miller of Alpharetta, GA; 3 sisters, Maryann Cigich of Greensboro, PA, Elizabeth Dombrosky of Turtle Creek, PA and Margaret Vicarri of Glenshaw, PA; 2 brothers, Carl Miller of Bradenton, FL and Robert Miller of New Martinsville, WV; 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord & Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Bennie Moats
Winterville, GA
Bennie W. Moats, 73, died July 30, 2002. A native of Warren County, GA, he was a son of the late Herman Freeman Moats and Reba Humphrey Moats Lester and widower of Billie Bradley Moats. Mr. Moats worked for Georgia Railroad for a number of years and was retired Secretary-Treasurer of Bradley Provision with 35 years of service. He was a charter member of Winterville Lions Club and member of Winterville United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Friday, August 2, 2002 at 11:00 AM from the graveside in Winterville Cemetery with Revs. Larry Amos, Bill Reeves and Albert Askew officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Eidson, Hershel Reeves, Charles Hancock, Billy Bowman, George Chandler, Richard Smith, Ronnie Harris, Fred Bradley, Andrew Lattimore and Frank Jones. Survivors include 2 daughters, Luann Smith and Dena Aaron of Arnoldsville; sister, Patsy Watson of Hull; 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Margie Ree Patterson
1909 - 2002
Hull, GA
Margie Ree Patterson, 92, died March 25, 2002. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late James T. and Leola Robena Sailors Smith and the widow of James Grady Patterson. 4 Sisters, Clara Hardman, Mamie Hardman, Pauline Black and Rose Lane and 2 brothers, Ernest Smith and Hoyt Smith, preceded Mrs. Patterson in death. She made her home in Jacksonville, FL for 32 years, having returned to Madison County in 1976. Mrs. Patterson was a member of West End Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Larry Elliott officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a sister, Mae Southard of Thousand Oaks, CA and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM.

Edna Parham
Hull, GA
Edna Sloan Parham, 77, died August 9, 2002. A native of Oconee County, SC, she was a daughter of the late William and Ann Scott Sloan and widow of Roy J. Parham. She was a retired secretary with the University of Georgia and was a member of Hull Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Monday, August 12, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Hull Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Parham Keller of Hartwell; son, Allan Parham of Athens; brother, Heyward Sloan of Winterville; 3 grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church or a charity of choice. Lord & Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Peterman
Lexington, GA
Allen Peterman, 76, died March 23, 2002. A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, he was the eldest son of the late Ben W. and Vernon Cramer Peterman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member and deacon of Salem Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Monday, March 25, 2002 at 2:30 PM at Salem Baptist Church with Revs. Dan Fuller and Jack Lindsay officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Wilson Peterman; Son and daughter in law, Steven A. and Sharon B. Peterman of Stephens; 3 sisters, Edith Hammond Craft of Athens; Alma Amason of Lincolnton, and Patsy Cruce of Loganville; 5 brothers, Robert Hudson Peterman of Decatur, Tom R. Peterman of Monroe, NC, Jerry F. Peterman of Stephens, Billy M. Peterman of Winterville and Ralph Peterman of Lexington; A loving grandfather to 4 granddaughters, Sabrina, Stacie, Shannon and Stephanie Catherine "Little Buddy". In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Baptist Church Scholarship Fund or Building Fund. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel.

William Porterfield
Comer, GA
William Daniel Porterfield, 81, died August 26, 2002. A native and lifelong resident of Comer, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Willie Cox Porterfield and widower of Jane Askin Porterfield. Mr. Porterfield was retired Postmaster and rural mail carrier with the United States Postal Service in Comer. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of WW II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Air Force Medal. He was a member of the Merchant and Farmer's Coffee Club, the Has Been's and the Athens Touchdown Club. He was a member of the Comer United Methodist Church and the church choir. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Comer United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Alice Rogers and Revs. Mike McLemore and Albert Askew officiating. Interment will be in Comer Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donald Schultz, Bobby Eberhardt, Hal Grant, Steve Greer, Johnny Terrell and Calvin Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Has Been's and Merchant and Farmer's Coffee Club. Survivors include a daughter and son in law, Cecilia and Eddie Hood of Clarkesville, GA; son and daughter in law, Bill and Debbie Porterfield of Hull and 4 grandchildren, Ceil Hood, Matt Porterfield, Steve Hood and Kimmie Porterfield. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Comer United Methodist Church. Lord and Stephens, Danielsville is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Randolph
1927 - 2002
Athens, GA
Betty Llewallyn Randolph, 74, died March 13, 2002. A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Vester and Georgia Hammond Llewallyn and widow of Fred R. Randolph. She was employed with Dr. A.P. Kellar, Jr. for 27 years, after which she retired from the University of Georgia as Administrative Coordinator with the Torrence Center. Mrs. Randolph was a member of East Athens Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 3:00 PM at East Athens Baptist Church with Revs. David Shelley and Elmer Butler officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Garnett Llewallyn, Jon Llewallyn, Ronnie Hopkins, Jerry Adams, Marvin Adams and Randy Randolph. Honorary pallbearers will be her caregivers from St. Mary's Longterm Care. Survivors include children, Christy Caughey and Mell Smith of Athens and Randy Randolph of Commerce; 2 brothers and sister in law, Garnett Llewallyn and Jon and Margie Llewallyn, all of Winterville; Sister and brother in law, Vesta Ann and Ronnie Hopkins of Griffin; Granddaughter, Michelle Caughey of Athens and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST.

Myrtle Ray
Athens, GA
Myrtle Reynolds Ray, 71, died March 28, 2002. A native of McDuffie County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred Cornelius and Effie Lexie Askew Reynolds and the widow of William S. Ray. She was preceded in death by a son, David Ray and Grandson, Bill Ray. Mrs. Ray was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Chris Adams, Bill Ricketts and Randy Smith officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter and son in law, Patti and Rev. Randy Smith of Royston; Sister, Ruby Reynolds Smith of Athens; 3 grandchildren, Kristin Adams of Douglas, Greg Smith of Elberton and Jim Ray of Allendale, SC and 5 great-grandchildren, Kelsie Adams, Emily Smith, Carlie Adams, Adam Smith and Melissa Smith.

John Radford
John Radford, 50, died Saturday, July 19, 2002. A native of Richmond County, GA, Mr. Radford was a son of Faye and George Kitchens of Harlem and the late Raymond Radford. John was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church and was a longtime employee of Bi-Lo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Green Acres Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Babin, Steven Hartman, and Jim Synan officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Monday at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson. Survivors, in addition to his mother and stepfather, include his wife, Lynne Radford; two daughters, Andrea and Allison Radford, both of Athens; a son, Al Radford, Athens; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Green Acres Baptist Church, 2085 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605.

Enoch Reynolds
1918 - 2002
Enoch James Reynolds, 83, of 123 Lexington-Carlton Road, Lexington, died January 9, 2002. A native of Stephens County, he was a son of the late James Daniel and Sarah Donie Pruitt Reynolds. A resident of Oglethorpe County for 70 years, he was retired from Johnson and Johnson after 28 years of service. Mr. Reynolds was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II having served during the Pacific Conflict and being discharged as Corporal. He was a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans and Crawford Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 1:00 PM at Crawford Pentecostal Church with Rev. Donald Wineinger, Dr. Jerry A. Patterson and Rev. James C. Reynolds officiating. Entombment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Cecil Mauldin, Mickey Fambro, Eddie Boswell, Gene Stroup, Charles Hubbard and Joe Patterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dorsey Perry, Charley Cowart, Blake Martin, Ryan Martin, Matthew Martin, Ben Langley and Tommy Myers. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Lorene Bellew Reynolds; Daughter and son in law, Beverly and Carl Martin of Crawford; Son and daughter in law, James C. and Alison Reynolds of Conyers; Grandchildren, Chuck and Wendy Martin of Crawford, Sherri and Kelvin Poole of Crawford, Scott and Sue Martin of Lexington, Joy and Tommy Myers of Cartersville and Jenna Reynolds of Conyers; Step-grandchildren, A.J., Maggie, Rob and Virginia Rolling; great-grandchildren, Blake, Courtney and Ryan Martin; Amber, Ben and Brandi Langley; Jamie and Chris Poole; Matthew and Shana Martin and Misty Jane Rolling; Sister, Naomi Boswell of Stephens; Brother, Tommy Reynolds of Covington and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Crawford Pentecostal Church. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST.

Lillie Mae Reynolds
Athens, GA
Lillie Mae Reynolds, 87, died August 18, 2002. Mrs. Reynolds was a daughter of the late Frank and Georgia Gerring and widow of Hugh Dorsey Reynolds. She was retired from Thomas Textile and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Central Baptist Church with Revs. Ben Glosson and Hugh Eberhart officiating. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Sammy Alewine, Thurmond Alewine, Todd McDonald, Ricky Hopkins, Danny Hopkins and Jeff Griffeth. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Billy J. and Joan Reynolds of Athens; son-in-law, Emerson Haygood of Watkinsville; daughter-in-law, Ruth Reynolds of Arizona; 7 grandchildren, Renee Casper, Jody Reynolds, Cindy Roberts, Randy Haygood, John Dorsey Reynolds, Tina Evans and Melanie Shelnutt; 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6:30 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Rebecca Ridgway
1911 - 2002
Athens, GA
Rebecca Markwalter Ridgway was born November 27, 1911, in Warrenton, GA. She was the daughter of William Edward and Caroline Jarnagin Markwalter. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, GA, and a Master s Degree in Library Science from the University of Georgia. She was a teacher for 30 years at Morgan County High School in Madison, GA where she was selected as Star teacher. Mrs. Ridgway was a member of the Henry Walton Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, serving as Registrar and Treasurer; National Society of Washington Family descendants; National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century; Morgan County Retired Teachers Association; Delta Kappa Gamma Society and a charter member of the GOSH Club. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Madison. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 2:00 PM from the graveside in Madison Cemetery with Revs. Albert F. Turnell and Tom Kerr officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Caroline Ridgway Felt, Manassas, VA; son, Robert H. Ridgway, III, Athens; 5 grandchildren, J. David Felt, Jr., Athens, Robert A. Felt, Portland, OR, Dennis E. Felt, Purcellville, VA, Rebecca F. Wenrich, Portland, OR and Jennifer E. Ridgway, Athens; 7 great-grandchildren, John and Anderson Felt, Athens, Alexa Miles, Truett and Miles Felt, Portland, OR, Garret Wenrich, Portland, OR and Jennings Felt, Purcellville, VA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Madison Methodist Church. Lord and Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Robertson
1917 - 2002
Rosa Pope Parks Robertson, 85, of 240 Marion Drive, died October 6, 2002. A native of Banks County, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Andrew and Pearl Sanders Parks. Her first husband, Hoyt Robertson and her second husband, J. Chalmers Vinson, preceded her in death. She was a retired secretary from The Georgia Center for Continuing Education. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Athens for sixty-five years, where she was superintendent of Primary Division and the Children s Division for a number of years. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 9, 2002, at 4:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Athens. Rev. Grady Wigley and Dr. Bill Britt will officiate. Interment will be in Maysville Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Myrna Rose Robertson of Athens; son and daughter in law, Ben and Debbie Robertson of Windsor, Nova Scotia; granddaughter, Jeannie Robertson of Atlanta. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 484 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, GA 30606, or St. Mary s Hospice, PO Box 6588, Athens, GA 30604. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of arrangements. Athens, PAID for Monday, 10/7

Ethel Saye
Athens, GA
Ethel Richards Saye, 100, of 315 University Circle, died August 4, 2001. A lifelong resident of Athens, Mrs. Saye was a daughter of the late Alie and Lola Fleeman Richards and the widow of Joe A. Saye, Jr. She was preceded in death by two sons, Harold Saye and Howell Saye and one daughter, Joan Saye. She was a member of Oconee Street United Methodist Church since she was a teenager. Services were Tueday, Auggust 7, 2001 at Oconee Street United Methodist Church with Revs. Clifton Barrett and Carolyn Morris officiating. Interment was in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Martha S. Malinowski of Athens; 3 sons, Richard W. Saye of Athens, Charles A. Saye, Sr. of Roswell and Harry H. Saye, Sr. of Birmingham, AL; sister, Hazel R. Yarbrough of Athens; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Oconee Street UMC, 717 Oconee Street, Athens, GA, 30605. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Saye
Athens, GA
Richard W. Saye, 78, died June 3, 2002. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was a son of the late Joe A., Jr. and Ethel Richards Saye. A graduate of Athens High School, he was employed with Georgia Power for 18 years. He then received his Bachelors of Education and Masters of Education from the University of Georgia and began teaching and coaching at Athens and Clarke Central High Schools. He was football coach of Athens High 1969 State Championship and was retired as vice principal from Cedar Shoals High School. Mr. Saye was a Little League coach and umpire for a number of years. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and IBEW. He served in the Athens Civil Service Commission from 1964 - 1974, representing the first ward. He was a member of Young Harris United Methodist Church and attended Oconee Street United Methodist Church. Services were Thursday, June 5, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Carolyn Morris and Lisa Cain officiating. Interment was in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Survivors include a sister, Martha Malinowski of Athens; 2 brothers, Charles A. Saye, Sr. of Roswell and Harry H. Saye of Birmingham, AL; 5 nieces, 5 nephews and six great nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Oconee Street United Methodist Church, 717 Oconee Street, Athens, GA 30605.

Jennie Seagraves
Athens, GA
Jennie Ree Seagraves, 85, died August 27, 2002. A lifelong resident of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Clyde Collier Benedict. She was the widow of William Robert Seagraves and preceded in death by a daughter, Hazel Cartey. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. David Shelley and Thomas Doster officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Marie Tweedell of Bogart; 5 sons, Robert Harold Seagraves of Arnoldsville, John Wayman Seagraves of Athens, William L. Seagraves of Hull, Charles Edward Seagraves and Richard Douglas Seagraves of Athens; brother, Eddie Lee Benedict of Athens; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-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.

Audrey Sheffield
1924 - 2002
Audrey Philmon Sheffield, 78, of Bogart, died February 5, 2002. A native of Early County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Jesse George and Lizzie McGlamory Philmon and widow of Joe M. Sheffield. Mrs. Sheffield was a former resident of Mulberry and Lakeland FL and had made her home in this area since 1965. She was retired from Eckerd Drug Company in Homewood Hills Shopping Center. Mrs. Sheffield was a member of Oconee Heights Baptist Church and attended Beech Haven Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Friday, February 8, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Rev. A.B. Sawyer officiating. Interment will be in Attica Baptist Church Cemetery. Survivors include children and spouses: Linda and Tom Smith of Athens, Jim Sheffield of Bogart, Rachel and Don Bell of Cortez, FL, Phil and Susan Sheffield of Bogart and Joe and Toni Sheffield of Gray, GA; Foster son and wife, Winston E. and Mona Philmon of Chesapeake, VA; 2 sisters, Beatrice P. Sasser of North Augusta, SC and Virginia P. Wills of Bogart; 8 grandchildren, Mark Smith, Vicki Lovin, Donna Sorrells, Paula Loyd, Joyce Fante, Tina Smith, Audra Sheffield and Hunter Sheffield; 16 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST

Edna Shackelford
Athens, GA
Edna Lois Waters Shackelford, 88, died August 30, 2002. A native and lifelong resident of Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Clifford M. and Susan Fulcher Waters. She was a member of Green Acres Garden Club, Princeton United Methodist Church and the Princeton Women's Society. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 1, 2002, at 3:00 PM at Princeton United Methodist Church. Revs. Russell Repetske and Larisa Parker will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, Steve Shackelford; children, James and Louise Shackelford of Dublin, GA, Don and Lois Shackelford of Athens, and Lamar and Kay Shackelford of Las Vegas, Nevada; three grandchildren, Dr. Al Shackelford, Jr., Susan and David Dawes, and Katherine Shackelford; two stepgrandchildren, Taz and Angee Dixon and Stewart Dixon; 3 step great-grandchildren and 2 nieces. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 3:00 until 5:00 pm. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Princeton United Methodist Church or a charity of choice. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Jane Smith
1919 - 2002
Athens, GA
Jane S. Smith, 82, died January 4, 2002. A native of Heber Springs, AK, she was a daughter of the late Dempsey Edward and Alva Leona Bledsoe Steely and widow of Troy Lawrence Smith. Known for her generous hospitality, she was a longtime resident of Calico Rock, AK, where she was a retired school teacher with Calico Rock Public School System. She was a member of Calico Rock First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Mrs. Smith moved to Athens three years ago and attended St. James United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Monday, January 7, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Calico Rock First Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Survivors include 2 daughters, Janet Clark of Athens and Troy Faith Ward of Bellingham, WA; Son, Edward Smith of Minnetonka, MN; 2 sisters, Ruth Blevins of Franklin, AK and Betty Blanton of Greenwood, AK; Brother, Len Steely of Anniston, AL; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Howard Funeral Home, Calico Rock, Sunday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Calico Rock First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 450, Calico Rock, AK, 72519 or The American Bible Society, PO Box 98012, Washington, DC, 20077-7032. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of local arrangements.

Evie Smith
1911 - 2002
Evie C. Smith, 91, died October 17, 2002. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Dinkie Martin Carter, widow of James Grady Smith and preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Temple Jacks. Mrs. Smith was a member of Sonlight Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 19, 2002, at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Nathan Palmer officiating. Interment will be in Winterville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Free, Keith Fleeman, Jeffrey Hoyle, Guy Power, Johnny Hoyle and Dennis Wilson. Survivors include 4 daughters, Frances Fleeman of Winterville, Ethel Wilson of Arnoldsville, Edna Baugh of Hull and Gladys Bramlett of Colbert; son, Jimmy Smith of Hull; sister, Pauline Aycock of Cornelia; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

Betty Strong
1942 - 2002
Athens, GA
Betty Hickam Strong, 59, died March 2, 2002. A native of Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of Dorothy Smith Hickam of Athens and the late Samuel Hickam. She attended East Tennessee State University and made her home in Athens since 1972. Mrs. Strong was RSVP Coordinator for Athens Community Council on Aging. Memorial services will be Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 10:30 AM at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Following the services, a memorial luncheon will be held at Athens Community Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt Street, beginning at 12:00 Noon. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Jim Strong of Athens; 2 daughters, Amy Rice and Amanda Beth Woodham and son, James Andrew Strong, all of Atlanta. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Athens Community Council on Aging, c/o Jim Strong, 185 Springtree Road, Athens, GA, 30605. Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, EAST.

Malcolm F. Steuer
1928 - 2002
Athens, GA
Malcolm Finn Steuer, 73, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002. A native of Marion, SC, Dr. Steuer was a son of Carribel Steuer and the late Rudolph R. Steuer. He received his B.S. from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1950 and his Ph.D. from UVA in 1957. He was a member of the UGA Department of Physics and Astronomy from 1958 until his retirement as Emeritus Professor in 1995 and was the motivating force behind the acquisition and upgrade of the Van de Graaff particle accelerator. In later years, he helped modernize undergraduate physics instruction. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Carolyn Steuer; 3 sons, Max Steuer, M.D., Atlanta, Eric Steuer, M.D. Ph.D., St. Paul, and Karl Steuer, Baton Rouge; sister, Carri Ender, Annapolis; 2 brothers, R.R. Steuer, Jr., M.D., Gaffney, SC and William Steuer, Wilmington, NC; and 7 grandchildren. Services will be at 3:00 PM Friday at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with the Rev. James Bowden officiating. The family will receive friends afterwards at Lord and Stephens and them at home, 4245 Barnett Shoals Road. The family requests no flowers.

James Daniel Thomas
James Daniel Thomas, III, 33, died September 25, 2002. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 3:30 PM from the graveside in Crawford Cemetery with Rev. Blaney Pridgen officiating. Survivors include a daughter, Tara Danielle Thomas of Aiken, SC; parents, James (Jimmy) Daniel Thomas, Jr. of Wagener, SC and Kay Joiner of Jacksonville, FL; 5 sisters, Leslie T. Lindell of Beech Island, SC, Merry King Neville of Loganville, GA, Erin Thomas of Rochester, NY, Rachael Thomas of Statesboro, GA and Sara Thomas of Wagener, SC. Also surviving are 2 stepmothers, Virginia K. Brady of Washington, GA and Debra Thomas of Wagener, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made as donations in James name. Lord and Stephens, Crawford, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Threlkeld
1939 - 2002
Eastanollee, GA
Richard William Threlkeld, 63, died November 22, 2002. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of Ruth Hardigree Threlkeld of Athens and the late William M. Threlkeld. He was the widower of Sarah Threlkeld and preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Lynn Threlkeld. Mr. Threlkeld was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from Bills Service Center and was a member of Friendship Christian Church. Memorial services will be Monday, November 25, 2002 at 11:00 AM from the graveside at Oconee Hill Cemetery. Survivors in addition to his mother include 3 sons, William David Threlkeld of Watkinsville, Tommy Lee Threlkeld and John Wesley Threlkeld, both of Eastanollee; sister, Sandra Pritchett of Athens; 8 grandchildren, 1 niece and 1 nephew. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Marie Towns
1928 - 2002
Marie P. Towns, 73, died October 14, 2002. A longtime resident of Athens, she was a daughter of the late Bart M. and Agnes Ophelia Sutherland Powell and widow of James Harvey Towns, Jr. Graveside services will be Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a daughter, Jimmie Boyett of Alpharetta; son, Harvey Towns of Clinton, TN and 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 1740 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 or made online at http://www.lungusa.org/. Lord and Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Vickery
1924 - 2002
Athens, GA
Ruth Long Vickery, 78, of Hartsville, SC, died November 6, 2002. A native of Ridley Park, PA, she was a daughter of the late Sydney Columbus and Margaret Reed Paul Long. A longtime resident of Hartsville, she was retired office manager for WHSC Radio and was a member of First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 10, 2002 at 2:00 PM from the graveside in Magnolia Cemetery, Hartsville. Revs. Chris Friedmann and Bob Klein and Bill Hager will officiate. Survivors include her husband, Laverne D. Vickery of Hartsville; 3 daughters, Margaret Friedmann of New Orleans, LA, Jeanne Eckert of Roanoke, VA and Elizabeth Rush of West Grove, PA; son, Harold William Hager, III of Athens; brother, Robert Long of Charlotte, NC and 12 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, Hartsville, Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Missions Program of Hartsville First Baptist Church. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of local arrangements.

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.

Ralph L. (Billy) Wehunt
Winterville, GA
Ralph L. (Billy) Wehunt, 79, died April 1, 2002 of complications of a bone marrow disease. A native of Athens-Clarke County, he was the son of the late Ralph T. and Kate L. Wehunt. Dr. Wehunt was an agronomist and plant physiologist. He held bachelor and master degrees from University of Georgia and a doctorate from Rutgers University. The devoted husband and father is survived by his wife, the former Bettie Ann Reeves; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Nancy Wehunt of Lawrenceville and Wayne and Judy Wehunt of Columbus; three sisters, Sara Tankersley of Greenville, SC, Patsy Barezewski and Barbara Ann Cassell, both of Atlanta. His sister, Mildred Seagraves, died earlier. He was an agronomy specialist with the Extension Service of the University of Georgia and the Tennessee Valley Authority; chief agronomist of a major chemical corporation; and president of Doane Marketing Research Inc., a major agricultural research and consulting firm. Dr. Wehunt was a nationally known speaker and author of articles related to marketing and effective use of agricultural chemicals. American farmers considered him a pioneer in the adoption of modern soil fertility practices. In his retirement years, he was an avid gardener and landscape designer. He was an active worker and officer in Civitan International. He was a devoted member of Tuckston United Methodist Church where he served as a member of various boards, Co-workers Sunday School Class teacher, officer of the Senior Citizens Club and several committees. He was a past lay speaker in the Methodist church and a member of several scientific organizations and University of Georgia clubs and organizations. Services will be held Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Tuckston United Methodist Church with Dr. Doug Thrasher and Lee McNeil officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Frank Duncan, W.C. Smith, Arneal Scott, Tom Yeargin, Tommy Chambers and Hugh Eidson. Honorary pallbearers are members of Tuckston Co-workers Sunday School Class and Winterville Civitan Club. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Wednesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the Co-workers Sunday School Class, Tuckston United Methodist Church, 4175 Lexington Road, Athens, GA 30606, or to the scholarship fund of Winterville Civitan Club, P.O. Box 62, Winterville, GA 30683.

John Whitehead
Athens, GA
John B. Whitehead, 82, of S. Homewood Drive, Athens, passed away Thursday April 25, 2002. A native of Oconee County, Mr. Whitehead was a son of the late James Monroe and Lizzie Belle Ward Whitehead. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Frank Jackson Whitehead. He had attended The University of Georgia and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was the former owner of Dave Gordon Auto Supply and was a member of the First Christian Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 o clock on Sunday in the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, with the Revs. Ray Austin and Bob Nash officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Elsie A. Whitehead, Athens; three daughters and a son-in-law, Elaine Mathis, Athens, Kathryn and Paul Griffith, Bogart, Brenda Strickland, Bogart; five grandchildren, Jeff Griffith, Deana Simpson, Jennifer Strickland, Jaime Strickland, Terri Mathis; three great-grandchildren, Kasie Griffith, Jacob Griffith, Joshua Simpson; 2 stepdaughters and spouses, Janet and John Konency of Athens and Carole and Lance Andrews of Hollywood, FL and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be John Konecny, Marshall Graham, Scott Simpson, Billy Andrews, Jerry Griffith, Dwight Vaughn. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund, 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 on Saturday evening at Lord and Stephens, WEST, Bogart.

Sallie Whitehead
Athens, GA
Sallie Hughes Whitehead, 72, died September 22, 2002. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Paul James and Elise Black Hughes and widow of William "W.R." Whitehead. She was an active Relay For Life participant and a member of Temple Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Jim Harrelson and Albert Askew officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Andy Mapp, Roger Smith, Eugene Day, Dennis Tiller, Dean Troup and Bill Thornhill. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Dilmus Blackmon and Tony Norton. Survivors include 2 daughters, Tina Couch of Athens and Pam Clark of Watkinsville; son, Mike Whitehead of Arnoldsville; sister, Kathleen Preston of Comer; brother, James Hughes of Danielsville; 2 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Abbey Hospice, 10920 Highway 278 East, Covington, GA 30014.

David Whitehead
1939 - 2002
Winterville, GA
David Whitley Whittey Whitehead, 63, died November 19, 2002. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of Mary J. Whitehead of Winterville and the late Wesley Earl Whitehead. He was a graduate of Athens High School and employed with Purchase Parts Group. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and attended Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Friday, November 22, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Tuckston United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Murphy officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lamar Duncan, Bobby Duncan, Jerome Duncan, Elliott Williams, Robert Hancock and David Hancock. Athens-Clarke County Fire Department will serve as honor guard. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Susan Brown Whitehead; daughter, Leslie W. O Neal and son, David Carlton Whitehead of Athens; 2 brothers, Donnie Whitehead of Athens and Doug Whitehead of Winterville; 3 grandchildren, Trevor, Collin and Emma O'Neal and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Williams
1927 - 2002
Comer, GA
Dorothy Mashburn Williams, 75, of 46 Whistle Hollow Road, died January 22, 2002. A native of Barberton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Edna Parham Mashburn and widow of John Lewis Williams. Funeral services will be Friday, January 25, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Interment will be in Collier Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Wells, Michael Wells, Randall Wells, Doyle Green, Jeff Smith and Wayne Mashburn. Survivors include 5 daughters, Patsy Chandler of Arnoldsville, Jean Wells of Winterville, Linda Weaver, Kathryn Rogers and Barbara Green, all of Colbert; son, Ronnie Williams of Hull; 3 brothers, Ray Mashburn of Conyers and Donald Mashburn and Earl Mashburn, both of Athens; 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.

Patricia Williams
Patricia Gayle Williams, 60, died September 7, 2002. A native of Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of Neal and Catherine Dalton of Athens. Private memorial services will be held. Survivors in addition to her parents include 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Phil and Gloria Hammond of Bogart and Paul Hammond of Athens; brother, Phillip Dalton of Cleveland, TN and 2 grandchildren, Christina and Zachary Hammond. Lord & Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

Bobbie Wilson
1915 - 2002
Winterville, GA
Bobbie Shockley Wilson, 87, died November 2, 2002. A native of Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Nathaniel Shockley, Sr. and Mollie Stephens Shockley and widow of Gordon Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was retired from the U.S. Navy Supply Corps School with 35 years of service and was a member of Winterville First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at 2:00 PM from the graveside in Evergreen Memorial Park. Survivors include a brother, Robert N. Shockley, Jr. of Winterville and nephew, Mike Shockley of Winterville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6:30 until 8:30 PM. Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Thom Wray
Athens, GA
Thomas Stephen Wray, 41, died April 15, 2002. A native of Clarke County, he was a son of Jean Wray of Athens and the late Jack L. Wray. A graduate of Clarke Central High School, he was employed with Athens Regional Medical Center Emergency Room and was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 1:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Interment will be at Tuckston United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kyle Williford, September Lee Evans, Dr. Carol Ann Eisenhart, Mark Wallace, Tom Hedger and Don Stanley. Honorary pallbearers will be E.R. Staff of ARMC. Survivors in addition to his mother include a sister, Joni Jean Thomason of Colbert and grandparents, Clyde and Bronzie Ray of Athens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund.