Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Rodger O. Butler
Rodger O. Butler, age 71, of 205 Highland Drive, Eatonton, died August 10, 2005 at his residence. Memorial services were held at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel, Friday, August 12, 11 a.m., officiated by Bill Kitchen. Mr. Butler was born on June 25, 1934 in Worth County, the son of J. M. “Max” Butler and Buford “Buddy” Hancock. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Eatonton, an honorary member of the VFW, and a charter member of Elks Lodge #2549. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Butler of Eatonton; daughter, Suzanne Thompson and husband David of Monroe; son, Russ P. Butler of Elizabeth, Colorado; sisters, Pat B. Hart of Waycross; Kay B. Gregoroff of Decatur and Jan B. Leverett of Jesup; grandchildren, William J. Thompson, Andrew Clarke Butler, Nicholas Clay Thompson, Zachery Butler, Max Butler, Lisa Fulfort Blount, Trey Hussey, Charles Hussey, and Ashley Hussey; and stepchildren, Terry Lee Braga of Eatonton and Brenda Lee Hussey of Punta Gorda, Fla. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care Options. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn Smith Davis
Marilyn Smith Davis, age 88, died Saturday, August 13, 2005. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home in Chattanooga, Tenn. with the Rev. John Kinser officiating. Burial will follow in Ooltewah Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was a native of Ooltewah and lived in Flintstone, GA before moving to Eatonton. She was a retired office manager with Gibson’s Company and a member of the Chattanooga Valley Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of the late Bert Davis, Sr. Survivors include her son Bert Davis and wife Shawn of Eatonton; two brothers David Smith of Georgetowm TN, and Russell Smith of Olive Branch, Miss.; three sisters Helen Bowman of Ooltewah, TN, Charlotte Quykendall of Jasper, GA; Judy Jackson of Chickamauga, GA and a number of nieces and nephews. Heritage Funeral Home at 7454 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, Tenn. and Moores Funeral Home in Milledgeville have charge of arrangements.
Louis Turner Griffith
Louis Turner Griffith, age 87, died Wednesday, August 10, in Athens. Louis was born March 10, 1918, in Eatonton, Ga., the son of Eugene Frederick Griffith, a physician, and Leila Turner Griffith, a music teacher. A graduate of Eatonton High School, he received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia in 1939 and a master of arts degree in 1941. He was editor and publisher of the Eatonton Messenger weekly newspaper from 1940 until 1949. His work at the newspaper was interrupted by World War II during which he served in the U.S. Army from 1942-45, teaching in Ordinance School at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and rising in rank f
Nell C. Hulsey
Nell C. Hulsey, age 68, of 280 Possum Point Dr., Eatonton, died August 11, 2005 at Oconee Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held August 18 at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel and burial was at Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Neely officiated. Pallbearers were Randy McMichael, Walt Hutchings, Bobby Holcomb, Bill Clark, Tim Scott and Clint Schewe. Honorary pallbearers were Russell Hulsey, Drew Hulsey, Chris Hulsey, Brent Schewe and John Simmons. Mrs. Hulsey was born April 10, 1937 in Aline, Ga. (Candler County). She was an insurance salesperson for Combined Insurance Co. of America. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church where she was treasurer. She had also been president of the Milledgeville chapter of the American Lung Association. Survivors include her husband Joe Hulsey of Eatonton; son, Dr. J. Max Hulsey of Rome; grandsons Norris Hulsey of Flowery Branch and Tyler Hulsey of Rome. Memorials may be made to the Milledgeville chapter of the American Lung Association. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel was in charge.
William Walker Lancaster, Jr.
William Walker Lancaster, Jr., age 52, died Monday August 8, 2005. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. on Friday at Moores Funeral Home and a service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel. Dr. Lancaster was horn in Greenville, SC but made his home in Eatonton for the past 14 years. He received his B.A in Psychology and Political Science from Emory University in 1974, his M.Ed. in School Psychometry from Georgia State University in 1978, and his PhD. in School Psychology from University of Georgia in 1983. He served as Director of Neuropsychology at the University of Utah Medical School in Salt Lake City. and was Director of Residential Services at New Medico Community Re-Entry Center at Apple Valley. CA. He also served as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Georgia College in Milledgeville and most recently was in private practice at Central Georgia Psychological Services of Lake Oconee. Survivors include his wife Christina Lancaster of Eatonton, two sons William Walker Lancaster III and Ben Lancaster both of Eatonton, his mother Nancy Culp of Atlanta, a brother Mark Lancaster of Decatur. two sisters Beth Hilliard of Boston, Mass.. and Sue Trent of Lawrenceville. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the William W. Lancaster Children’s Educational Fund at Magnolia State Bank, 101 F Greene St., Milledgeville, GA 31061. Moores Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Nellie P. Maddox
Nellie Paschal Herring Maddox, age 88, of 465 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton, died August 13, 1916 at her residence. Funeral services were held at Wesley Chapel Church on August 15 at 4:00 p.m. and burial was at the church cemetery. Dave Hinson and Mike Willard officiated. Pallbearers were Bart Maddox, John Maddox, Alex Maddox, Tony Chesser, John Bloodworth, Mark Johnson, Joseph Stanford, Tim Collis, Johnney Lindsey, and Nate Johnson. Mrs. Maddox was born August 16, 1916 in Putnam County, the daughter of Emmett Herring and Alice Carnes. She was married to the late Jeff Allen Maddox, Sr. She was a homemaker and was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include daughters, Margaret Johnson and Leonell Alligood, both of Eatonton; son, Jeff Maddox, Jr. of Eatonton; brother, Fred Herring of Eatonton; sister, Luella Copelan of Eatonton; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Wesley Chapel Pavillion Fund. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Wynn Vickery
Margaret Wynn Vickery, age 52, of 155 Hillside Drive, Apt. 117, Eatonton, Ga. died Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at Emory Hospital. Memorial service was held at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel on Sunday, August 14 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dudley Horton officiating. Ms. Vickery was born in Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. on September 3, 1952 to Robert Henry Vickery and Doris Pickron Vickery. Memorials maybe made to Lifelink, 2875 Northwoods Pkwy., Norcross, Ga. 30071 or the Eatonton-Putnam County Library, 309 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton, Ga. 31024. Survivors include: her mother, Doris Pickron Vickery, Eatonton; sister, Robin Rice and husband Edward of Eatonton; uncle, Dudley Horton of Eatonton; nieces, Elizabeth Lee Rice and Rebecca Wynn Rice, both of Eatonton. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel was in charge of final arrangements.
Louis Turner Griffith
Louis Turner Griffith, 87, died Wednesday, August 10, in Athens. Louis was born March 10, 1918) in Eatonton, GA, the son of Eugene Frederick Griffith, a physician, and Leila Turner Griffith, a music teacher. A graduate of Eatonton High School, he received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Georgia in 1939 and a master’s of arts degree in 1941. He was editor and publisher of the Eatonton Messenger weekly newspaper from 1940 until 1949. His work at the newspaper was interrupted by World War II during which he served in the U.S. Army from 1942-45, teaching in Ordnance School at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland and rising in rank from private to first lieutenant. In 1949, Louis joined the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia as an assistant professor and began a professional association with UGA that continued for the remainder of his life. In addition to teaching journalism courses, he served as the university’s director of public relations and as assistant to UGA President O.C. Aderhold. In 1966, he was named Dean of University Relations with responsibility for managing the university’s public relations, alumni relations and nascent fund-raising programs. In 1974, he was appointed Assistant Vice President for Development and University Relations, and he held this position and the faculty position of associate professor of journalism when be retired from UGA in 1984. While serving as assistant to President Aderhold, Louis helped write a proposal to the Kellogg Foundation that resulted in a grant that created the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. As Dean of University Relations he helped write and present proposals for funding for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and the Georgia Museum of Art. Later he was instrumental in laying the groundwork to start UGA’s organized fund-raising and development programs. During part of his time at UGA Louis was on loan to the Georgia Department of Education where he worked to develop community discussion groups in public libraries throughout Georgia. Louis was an accomplished scholar and writer and art ardent student of history, Possessing a wealth of knowledge about the history of Georgia and UGA. He was co-author with John Talmadge of “History of Georgia Journalism, 1763-1950.” He wrote numerous articles on communications for newspapers and magazines, and after retirement from UGA he served as associate editor of Georgia Journal magazine and as a columnist for the Athens Banner-Herald. He was a member of the UGA Presidents Club and was also a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Tau Alpha, Phi Delta Theta and Gridiron. As a student, Louis worked on UGA’s student newspaper, The Red and Black, and he maintained his association with the paper for many years. When the newspaper became independent, he served on the volunteer Board of Directors and was chair of the History Committee. In 1993, as a member of a committee planning the newspaper’s Centennial anniversary, he prepared a history of The Red and Black and wrote an application that resulted in a commemorative State Historical Marker being placed on the VGA campus. For more than 40 years Louis was strong supporter of the Georgia Museum of Art at UGA. He served as co-president of the Friends of the Museum and helped lead a fund-raising drive that raised several million dollars for the Museum’s new building. His personal gift enabled the Museum to create the Louis Griffith Teacher’s Resource Room, which provides materials for art teachers to use in classrooms throughout the state. When he retired from the Museum’s Board of Directors be was accorded honorary lifetime membership in the Museum. Louis was also widely known and admired for his extensive involvement in community and civic affairs in Athens. He held leadership positions in numerous organizations, including serving as chairman of the Clarke County Unit of the American Cancer Society and president of the Georgia Division of the American Cancer Society, president of Town and Gown Theater and founding president of the Clarke County Grand Jury Association. He joined the Kiwanis Club of Athens in 1938 and held numerous offices including serving as president. He was a strong supporter of efforts to increase tourism in Athens and served more than l5 years on the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board, including several years as chair. As part of his work with the CVB, he helped organize promotional efforts for the Historic Heartland travel region. The CVB presents an annual award named for Louis that recognizes outstanding effort by managers in the local hospitality industry. Louis was also involved in starting the Classic Center, serving on a panel that helped determine the design for the building and on the committee that conceived and planned the marble statue of Athena that stands at the center’s entrance. When the Lyndon House Arts Center was expanded, Louis worked with the committee that helped design the addition. He was a trustee of Young Harris College, served on the Athens-Clarke County Clean and Beautiful Commission and served on the boards of many other organizations including the Salvation Army, Lanier Gardens, Morton Theater, Lyndon house Arts Center, Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Citizens for the Arts. He was also a volunteer with the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, State Botanical Garden, American Lung Association, the Oconee River Greenway Commission and the Georgia Conservancy. Louie was a dedicated member of Athens First United Methodist Church and served as chair of the Administrative Board, chair of the Trustees and as a lay leader. Gifted with a beautiful baritone voice, Louis was a soloist in the choir of First United Methodist Church, performed in Town and Gown Theater musical productions and sang with the Athens chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing. For many years he concluded University of Georgia commencements and meetings of the UGA Alumni Society by leading the singing of the UGA Alma Mater. Louis received the University of Georgia’s Faculty Service Award in 1989 in recognition of dedicated service to the University and exceptional performance and achievement in his professional field. He received the Athens Arca Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Athens Award in 2000 and in 2001 Gov. Roy Barnes presented him the Governor’s Award in the Humanities. In 2003 be received the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his efforts to promote tourism. Survivors include a son, Louis T. Griffith Jr. of Statham, a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy B. Prescott and Grady Thrasher III of Athens; sister, Leila C. Allen of Athens; granddaughter, Emily Patricia Griffith of Statham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Lottie was predeceased by a brother, Frederick Griffith. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 12, at 10:30 am. at Athens First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Bill Britt and Grady Wigley presiding and Bishop Bevel Jones participating. A visitation with the family will follow in Hancock Hall in the church. A private interment service for the family will be held in Eatonton. Honorary pa1lbearers will be members of the Kiwanis Club of Athens and Paul Cramer, E. H. Culpepper, Bill Eiland, Smith Wilson and Tom Jackson. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Georgia Museum of Art or the American Cancer Society. Lord and Stephens East Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Louise Stanley Ashurst
January 2, 1919 - August 6, 2005 Louise Stanley Ashurst, 86, died peacefully at home on August 6, 2005. Mrs. Ashurst was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Morris Ashurst. Louise was born in Allahabad, India to missionary parents, John and Zada Stanley. She graduated from Decatur High, Decatur, Georgia, earned her undergraduate degree from Georgia State College for Women, and advanced degrees from The University of Georgia. Louise Ashurst moved to Eatonton in 1940 to teach at Eatonton High. Mrs. Ashurst taught Putnam County students for forty four years. She continued after retirement to tutor high school and college students in chemistry, math and physics as long as her health allowed. She delighted in seeing the expanding success her students enjoyed in all walks of life. In 1962 Louise was the recipient of a National Science Foundation Scholarship, she was honored to be selected Star Teacher three times, she received community service awards from the City of Eatonton and the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. The Sunday School Class she taught for many years was renamed “Louise’s Garden” in 2000. In addition to being an educator she was active in the Pilot Club, Kappa Delta Pi, a teacher’s honorary society. Louise was a Sunday School teacher/director, choir member and deacon for First Baptist Church of Eatonton. After retiring from the public school system she continued a life long commitment to helping others and she went on to new careers with the City of Eatonton managing the Water Department and in selling real estate. Mrs. Ashurst is survived by a son, Morris E. Ashurst, Jr. (Janice) St. Mountain, GA a daughter, Judith Louise Gilbert (Bruce), Madison, GA; a sister Helen Flynt (Bill), Murfreesboro, TN; and a brother Dr. John (Margaret) Stanley, Bremerton, WA. Mrs. Ashurst has six grandchildren: Ted Ashurst (Stephanie), Nashville, TN; Chris Gilbert Hodges (Foss), Madison, GA.; Allison Ashurst Ross (Trae), Oxford, GA, Lee Gilbert (Aimee), Madison, GA; Dr/Capt. Curt Gilbert (Ellyn), San Antonio, TX and nine great-grandchildren with two more on the way. The funeral was held at 11:00 am Monday, August 8, 2005 at the First Baptist Church, Eatonton, GA. Reverend Bill kitchen officiated, with many of her former studernts, including Holly Parker, Dudley Horton, and Edge Farley spoke about the impact her life has made on many people, speaking and participating in the service. Her grand children and Richard Marshall served as pall bearers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Eatonton Putnam Arts Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 4874, Eatonton, GA 31024. earmarked Louise Ashurst reception room for the renovation of the Old Eatonton school on Madison Avenue, Eatonton.
Bobby Gene Anderson
Bobby Gene Anderson, 64, of Madison, died Aug. 4 at his home. Services were Sunday at Simmons Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Madison Memorial Park. Survivors include his wife, Hillma C. Anderson of Madison; mother, Ruby T. Anderson of Rutledge; four daughters, Becky Townsend of St. Mary’s, Pamela Foust of Tucson, Az., Rhonda Wallace and Karen Anderson, both of Madison; four sons, Wade and David Anderson of Madison, Jim McNair of Vidalia, and Robbie Anderson of Eatonton; two brothers, Howard Anderson of Monroe, and Tommy Anderson of Madison; a sister, Patricia Shelton, of Rutledge; 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
George Baker
George Baker, age 64, of 216 Riverlake Dr. in Eatonton died Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at Piedmont Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 11 at 2 p.m. at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel in Eatonton. The Colquitt County native was born July 18, 1941. He was the son of Flether Hawkins and Vola Baker. He was a truck driver. He served in the Army during the Vietnam era. (He served before the Vietnam conflict). Survivors include: wife, Mary Lou Baker, Eatonton; three daughters, Andrea Dent, Jacksonville, NC, Crystal Childress, Franklin, TN, Carmen Hensley, Monroe, Ga.; step-daughter, Cami Creamer, Deluth, Ga.; step-sons, John Evans, Brandon, Fla, Clarke Grans, Charotee, Ga.; sisters, Mary Herndon, Tallahassee, Fla., Evalyn Holt, Milledgeville, Shirley Williams, Thomasville, brother, Alvin Hobby, Thomasville., ten grandchildren. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel in Eatonton was in charge of final arrangements.
George C. “Pee Wee” Lewis
George Clayton “Pee Wee” Lewis, 63, of 105 Seminole Drive in Eatonton died Friday, August 5, 2005 at Oconee Regional Medical Center. Funeral serviced were held at Wesley Chapel Church on Monday, August 8 at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Dave Hinson officiating. Interment was held at Wesley Chapel Church Cemetery. Three of his co-workers at Imerys also spoke at his service, Edward Burton, Jr., James Andrews and Ranby Veal. Mr. Lewis was a native of Aiken, SC and was born on July 17, 1942 to Wayne Edison Lewis and Helen Glaze. He was married to Drusilla Denham Lewis. He was employed as a Day Lab Supervisor at Imerys Kaolin Company. He attended Wesley Chapel Church in Eatonton. Pee Wee was a former Jaycee and a member of the local Elks Lodge #2549. Memorial may be sent to Wesley Chapel Church at 420 Sparta Hwy, Eatonton, GA 31024. Survivors include: wife, Drusilla Lewis, Eatonton; daughters, Shannon Lewis Johnson and husband Paul of Eatonton, JoAnn Lewis Blythe and husband Ed of Macon; son Clayton Denham Lewis and wife Lisa of Milledgeville. Twin brother, Norton Lewis of Chicago, IL, brothers Harry Lewis of Denton, TX and Hank Lewis of Footbridge, Virginia; sister Mary Helen Melton of Dadeville, Ala., four grandchildren: Jeffrey Lewis, Peyton Johnson, Julia Lewis, Trevor Lewis. Pallbearers were Randy Veal, James Andrews, Steve West, Edward Burton, John Demus Johnson, Bobby Renfroe. Honorary pallbearers were: Pee Wee’s “second family”, the men and women of the Quality Assurance Lab at Imerys. Vining Ivy Hill Chapel in Eatonton was in charge of final arrangements.
Troy Mackie
Troy Mackie died July 30, 2005 at Putnam General Hospital. His graveside service was held Thursday, August 4 at the Eatonton City Cemetery with Bishop Gus Kilgore, Jr. officiating. Mr Mackie was born October 14, 1930. He leaves to cherish his memories the residents and staff of Eatonton Health & Rehabilitation. Clemons Mortuary of Eatonton was in charge of final arrangements.
Jean Guill Price
Jean Guill Price, 77, of Madison, Ga. died Friday, August 5, 2005. Mrs. Price, a native of Morgan County, was the daughter of the late Howard Avery and Mary Frances Stovall Guill. She was a member of the Apalachee Baptist Church, a founding member and Patriarch of the Eatonton Duplicate Bridge Club. Also a member of UDC, and various other local service organizations. Survivors include her husband, Joseph L. Price, Jr. of Madison; Avery and Ernie Rogers of Madison, Joe and Darlene Price of Madison, and Mike Price of Memphis, TN; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A sunrise graveside service was held at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the Apalachee Cemetery with Chaplain Hugh Minor officiating. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Morgan County Humane Society, PO Box 1266, Madison, Ga. 30650. Bernstein Funeral Home was in charge of final arrangements. www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
Ruth Cooper Reaves
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Cooper Reaves, age 80, were held Monday morning, August 8 who passed away Friday morning, August 5, 2005 in a local Bibb County hospital following her illness. Services were held at the Chapel Of All Faith, Milledgeville, Georgia with the burial to follow in the Mt. Hope CME Church Cemetery, Milledgeville, Ga. Mrs. Reaves, a native of Putnam County, was a resident of Baldwin County most of her life. She was born on April 15, 1920 to the late Florence and Tonzy Cooper. She attended school in Putnam County. She was a devoted member of Jefferson Baqptist Church, Eatonton, Georgia. She married Mr. Lee Reaves. Mrs. Reaves worked at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Georgia, and retired with many years of service. Mrs. Reaves enjoyed cooking, gardening, and reading, especially the Bible. She also enjoyed caring for her family and providing a loving home. Cherishing her memories are her husband, Lee Reaves of Milledgeville; four sons, Curtis Reaves (Ernestine) of Milledgeville, Rogers Reaves (Johnnie Ann) of Eatonton, Lucious Reaves (Juanita) of Louisville, Georgia, and Kimble Reaves (Thelma) of Springfield, Massachusetts; three daughters, Eunice Cooper of Atlanta, Lizzie Hartry Conyers (Rev. Charles) of Milledgeville, and Frances Jones (Rome) of Springfield; one sister, Pearl Banks of Covington; nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Also a devoted and special niece, Gladys Cooper James and great nephew, Gary Cooper. Floral bearers and pallbearers were family and friends. Hurt & Sons Mortuary of Milledgeville were in charge of final arrangements.
Milton Lewis Stewart
Milton Lewis Stewart, 80, of White Plains, died July 29 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born in Taliaferro County on Sept. 23, 1924 he was the son of the late James Willie Stewart and Bessie Jones Stewart. He attended school in Crawfordville and Siloam and graduated from Greensboro High School. During World War II, he served in the United States Army and received The Purple Heart. For 45 years, he was the owner and operator of a dairy business in White Plains. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy M. Stewart, of White Plains; a daughter, Brenda S. Stone of Milledgeville; two sons, Richard and Charles Stewart of White Plains; a sister, Anna Lois Pickering of Atlanta; a brother, Russell Stewart of White Plains; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn S. Thompson; and two brothers, Clarence E. and Harry W. Stewart. Funeral Services were July 31 at White Plains Baptist Church, with burial in the Siloam Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be sent to the White Plains Baptist Church, P. O. Box 38, White Plains, 30678 or Nathanael Greene Academy, P. O. Box 109, Siloam, 30665. McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro.
Claude “Buddy” Stubbs, Jr.
Claude “Buddy” Stubbs, Jr., died July 30, 2005. His funeral service was held Thursday, August 4 at St. Paul AME Eatonton, Faye Shannor, pastor with the Rev. Horace H.G. Banks officiating, interment was in St. Paul AME Cemetery. Mr Stubbs was born on October 30, 1944 to Mr. Claude Stubbs, Sr. and Mrs. Marion Goolsby- Stubbs. In 1963 he graduated from the Butler Baker school system. Later he joined in holy matrimony to Wynette Scott in 1969, one child was born to cherish his memories; Ms. Auntrasha Stubbs of New York. Also left behind are one stepson, Darryl Brown of Newton County, his mother; Marion, five brothers: Leroy (Betty), Eugene, Alphonso (Elaine), Fredrick (Gloria) and Kenneth Stubbs, four sisters: Jackie Manson, Carol (Will) Adams, Shelia Farley, Phylis Stubbs, who preceded him in death, an aunt, Pecola Cards of Detroit, four devoted god-sisters, Carol Farley, Johnnie Pound, Betty Thompkins and Debra Waller, five devoted friends, Lonnie F. Nelson, Lonnie T. Nelson, Wyatt Manson, L.C. Reed, and Sonny Broadnax and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Clemons Mortuary in Eatonton was in charge of final arrangements.