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Frank L. Adams
Frank L. Adams, 70, died Jan. 10. He was a former resident of Augusta and North Augusta, S.C., and lived in Savannah the past 10 years. Before retiring, he was a grocery manager with Big Star and Food Lion; he was former North Augusta Big Star store manager. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Myrtle Mitchum Adams of Savannah; two daughters, Angela K. Griffin of Evans and Annalisa Adams of Savannah; a son, Michael L. Adams of Evans; two sisters, Bobbie Duke and Joanne McCabe, both of Ocala, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. today at Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home, North Augusta.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Stephen D. Posey Funeral, burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
REMEMBRANCES: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1725, Augusta, GA 30907.

George J. Bouchea Sr.
George Joseph Bouchea, 72, died Jan. 10 at home. He was born in Savannah and was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the carrier Midway. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. He was employed by the Chatham County Police Department and retired after 32 years of service with the rank of major. He was a member of Police Officers Association of Georgia; 4th Degree, Knights of Columbus Council No. 631; Clyo Hunting Club, and American Legion Post No. 184.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Virginia Mitchell Bouchea of Savannah; three sons, John Patrick Bouchea of Joliet, Ill., M. Lawrence Bouchea of Jackson, Miss., and George J. Bouchea Jr. of Savannah; a stepson, Mark A. O'Brien of Savannah; a stepdaughter, Angela L. O'Brien of Savannah; a brother, Noel Patrick Bouchea of Huntington Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. today at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel.
ROSARY SERVICE: 7 p.m. today at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, burial in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
REMEMBRANCES: Hospice Savannah.

Mary Jane H. Clary
Mrs. Mary Jane Hinely Clary, 75, died Jan. 10 at home. She was a lifelong resident of Savannah and a 1942 graduate of Savannah High School. She graduate from the Women's College of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a music major in 1946. She served as pianist and organist for various churches in Savannah. She was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, an associated member of Highlands United Methodist Church in Highlands, N.C., and a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
SURVIVORS: her husband, James Candler Clary of Savannah; a daughter and son-in-law, Constance Marie Clary Sims and Dr. James T. Sims of Newark, Del.; a son and two daughters-in-law, James Candler Clary Jr. and Debbie R. Clary of Plano, Texas, and Suzanne Clary Bryan of Savannah; a sister, Imogene Hinely Pandtle of Savannah; a brother, Eugene Austin Hinely of Decatur; a brother-in-law, Dr. Upton Clary of Savannah; a sister-in-law, Sarah Miller Clary of Wilmington, Del.; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: 6:30-8 p.m. today at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, burial in Bonaventure Cemetery.
REMEMBRANCES: Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406; Highlands United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741; Hospice Savannah Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416; or a charity of the donor's choice.

J.C. Cooper
KITE -- J.C. Cooper, 82, died Jan. 10 at Emanuel Medical Center. He was born in Washington County and was of the Church of God faith. He was owner and operator of Cooper Grocery Store and Crossroad Grocery in Kite and was a farmer.
SURVIVORS: two daughters, Jean Flanders of Dellwood and Johnnie Mae Taylor of Macon; three sons, James Cooper, Jerry Cooper and Jackie Cooper, all of Kite; three sisters, Thelma Cooper, Evie Dell Pernell and Doris Williams, all of Kite; a brother, Jimmy Cooper of Kite; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: 6-8:30 p.m. today at Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary, Swainsboro.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kite Church of God, burial in Kite City Cemetery.

Zenobia D. Davis
MOUNT VERNON -- Mrs. Zenobia Dixon Davis, 85, died Jan. 9 at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia. She was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County and the widow of William Marvin Davis. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Uvalda Church of God in Uvalda and a former Sunday school teacher. She had also taught Sunday school at Alston United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: a daughter, Loretta West of Alston; two sons, Leon W. Davis and J. Hiriam Davis, both of Mount Vernon; three sisters, Lillie Mae Moseley and Muriel Davis, both of Uvalda, and Eloise Carter of Warner Robins; a brother, Jack Dixon of Uvalda; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. today at Murchison Funeral Home, Vidalia.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Smyrna Methodist Church, burial in the church cemetery.

Alicia Deuel
HINESVILLE -- Alicia Deuel, 50, died Jan. 9 at Liberty Regional Medical Center. She was born in Savannah and lived in Hinesville for 22 years. She was employed at Federal Law Enforcement Center in Brunswick and was a member of South Main Baptist Church in Hinesville.
SURVIVORS: her husband, Daniel A. Deuel of Hinesville; and a brother, James F. Boyd Jr. of Naples, Fla.
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Carter Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel in Hinesville.
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Thursday at Carter Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel, burial will be private.
REMEMBRANCES: American Heart Association, Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 15515, Savannah, GA 31416-2215.

Leah A. Gerrald
Leah Anderson Gerrald, 86, died Jan. 10 at Tara at Thunderbolt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Nevils and lived in Savannah for 58 years. She was a member of Coastal Cathedral Church of God and a homemaker. She was the widow of Hoye E. Gerrald.
SURVIVORS: a daughter, Bernice G. Brown of Savannah; three brothers, Ernest Anderson of St. Petersburg, Fla., Lenwell Anderson of Statesboro and Jack Anderson of Nevils; a grandson, Anthony Scheider of Savannah; and two great-grandchildren, Roxanne Scheider and Jermie Scheider, both of Savannah.
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. today at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Harriett D. Graham
Mrs. Harriett Dent Graham, 63, died Jan. 8 at the residence of her son in Orlando, Fla. She was born in Douglas and was a 1954 graduate of Douglas High School and a 1956 graduate of South Georgia College. She moved to Savannah in 1960 and was the widow of Everett Graham. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Douglas and attended First Baptist Church in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
SURVIVORS: four sons, Gordon Graham of Orlando, Scott Graham and Kevin Graham, both of Ocala, Fla., and Keith Graham of Seattle; a daughter and son-in-law, Kay G. and Hal Anderson of Savannah; two brothers, Dr. Joel Dent of Dublin and the Rev. Ira Dent of Odum; three sisters, Wylene Parker of Moultrie, Robbie Sue Schneider of Huntsville, Ala., and Annelle McDuffie of Savannah; four grandchildren, 12 nieces and nephews and 15 great-nieces and great-nephews.
VISITATION: 6-9 p.m. today at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel.
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel, burial in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.

Herman L. Henry
SOPERTON -- Herman L. Henry, 73, died Jan. 9 at Emanuel County Medical Center. He was born in Treutlen County and was a retired brick mason. He was a member of Thigpen Chapel Church in Norristown and served in the Army.
SURVIVORS: three sons, Ben M. Henry and Lane Henry, both of Soperton, and Danny Henry of Bradenton, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Mark Henry Jr., Marie Ruffin, Terry Henry, Jennifer Henry, Robin Henry, Kimberly Henry and Chuck Henry; and two great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. today at Sammons Funeral Home, Soperton.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Thigpen Chapel Church, burial in the church cemetery.

Lizzie A. James
WOODBINE -- Lizzie Anderson James, 83, died Jan. 6 at Camden Medical Center in St. Marys. She was born and educated in Camden County. She worked in and around the Camden area and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Woodbine.
SURVIVORS: five sons and three daughters-in-law, Marion James, John James Sr. and Margaret James, Robert James Sr. and Florence James, Chirstopher James, Linward James Sr. and Adell James; a daughter and son-in-law, Ida Henderson and Chilon Henderson; and a stepdaughter, Marle Banks.
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. today at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Woodbine, burial in Woodbine Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home, Woodbine.

Claretha P. Lewis
Claretha P. Price Lewis, 49, died Jan. 5 at home. She was born in Beaufort and was a 1968 graduate of St. Helena High School. She moved to New York, where she worked for Walt Whitman Museum. She also lived and worked in Atlanta and Brunswick. She was employed by the Department of Family and Children Services in Savannah.
SURVIVORS: a daughter, Kimberly Akiysha Lewis of Savannah; a sister, Sharon V. Price of New York City; two brothers, Robert Jeral Price of Beaufort and Alfonso Price of New York City; an uncle, Mannie Laurie of Beaufort; and four aunts, Edith Frazier, Francina Govan and Ida Cuthbert, all of Beaufort, and Sarah Mack of New York City.
FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lady's Island Baptist Church, burial in Johnson Cemetery, Lady's Island, S.C. Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals, Beaufort.

Louise M. O'Quinn
ALMA -- Louise McDonald O'Quinn, 67, died Jan. 9 at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center in Brunswick. She was born in Bacon County and retired as manager of Bacon Apparel. She had owned Seamstress Manufacturing in Alma. She was married to the late Leroy McDonald.
SURVIVORS: her husband, B.J. O'Quinn of Waycross; a son and daughter-in-law, Franklin McDonald and Phyllis McDonald of Alma; a brother, Lawrence Strickland of Alma; three sisters, Edna Worles of Baxley, Frankie Sweat of Augusta and Frances Cliett of Nicholls; and a granddaughter, Angela McDonald of Alma.
VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. today at Deen-Jackson Funeral Home, Alma.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Congregational Methodist Church, burial in the church cemetery.

Agnes E. Sidella
ST. SIMONS ISLAND -- Agnes Ellen Sidella, 78, died Jan. 8 at Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center in Brunswick. She was born in Washington, Conn., and attended Minnesota University. She lived in Glynn County the past 21 years. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Cassina Garden Club and a charter member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church.
SURVIVORS: her husband, Frank Charles Sidella of St. Simons Island; a daughter, Pamela M. Sidella of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a brother, Edward Royal Zumpf of Washington.
VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Edo Miller & Sons Funeral Home, Brunswick.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, burial in Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens.
REMEMBRANCES: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2801 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.

Nettie E. Lanier
GUYTON -- Nettie Lee Eason Lanier, 85, died Jan. 7 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Effingham County and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, the senior choir, served on the missionary board and the kitchen committee. She was also a member of Guyton Chapter No. 292, Order of the Eastern Star for 34 years and was employed by Guyton Post Office before retiring. She also worked as a certified presser at Connely's Dry Cleaners in Guyton.
SURVIVORS: four daughters, Ernestine Collins, Alveta Young and Alzader Lanier, all of Guyton, and Juanita Howard of Savannah; three sons, Jesse Simmons Jr. of Portal, Willie Muhammad of Bridgeport, Conn., and James Heidt of Savannah; 37 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Small's Funeral Home, Guyton.

Ruby M. Battle
BROXTON -- Ruby M. Battle, 64, died Jan. 9. She was born and educated in McRae. She was a homemaker.
SURVIVORS: a daughter, Betty Butler of Savannah; five sisters, Willie Mae Buchannan of Broxton, Essie Martin and Albertha Holmes, both of Savannah, Willie B. Johnson of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Pauline Limon of McRae; a brother, Ernest Paul of Broxton; and three grandchildren.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Thursday at Michael & Brown Funeral Home, burial in Laurel Grove Cemetery.

Mary S. Brownlee
HARDEEVILLE -- Mrs. Mary Scott "Mamie" Brownlee died Jan. 10 at Low Country General Hospital. She was born in Hardeeville (Bellinger Hill community) and attended Jasper County public schools. She lived in Pontiac, Mich., for several years and was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: four daughters, Juanita Williams Lewis and Matilda Ann Jefferson, both of Pontiac, Albertha Scott and Joyce Bryant, both of Hardeeville; a son, Kelvin Brownlee of Hardeeville; two sisters, Hattie Scott Dinkins of Pontiac and Miriah Scott Harris of New York City; two brothers, Johnny Scott Sr. of Hardeeville and Henry Scott of Savannah; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Stiney's Mortuary, Hardeeville.

Ellie Cooper
Ellie "Bill" Cooper, 86, died Jan. 6 at Candler Hospital. He was born in Bulloch County and lived in Savannah most of his life. He worked for Central of Georgia Railroad for many years and retired from Georgia Ports Authority after 30 years of service.
SURVIVORS: a sister, Daisy Roberts of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a number of nieces, including Daisy Wesley of Savannah; nephews, cousins and other relatives. Sidney A. Jones Funeral Home.

Bobby J. Creasy
JESUP -- Bobby Joe Creasy, 65, died Jan. 9 at Sunbridge Care Center. He was born in Scotts Hill, Tenn., and was a former resident of Nashville, Tenn., and Gaston, S.C., and lived in Wayne County the past three years. He was a campaign manager for Gov. Richard Fulton of Nashville when he was running for Congress in 1970. He was a paramedic with the Armed Forces in Germany and retired from the city of Nashville in January 1979 after 15 years of service.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Shirley Ann Mitchell Creasy of Nashville; a daughter, Elaina Shipes of Gaston; a stepdaughter, Mary Louise Smith of Lavern, Tenn.; two stepsons, Freddy Smith and Kenny Smith, both of Nashville; two brothers, Billy Creasy and Dwight Creasy, both of Nashville; four grandchildren, Karen Shipes, Austin Shipes, Jamie Binkley and Jackie Riendeau; two stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. today at Gordon-Harrison Funeral Home, Jesup.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery.

Christina L. Kreider
METTER -- Christina Lois Kreider, 15 months, died Jan. 9 at home.
SURVIVORS: her parents, Arnold and Rachel Kreider of Metter; four brothers, Galen, Kevin, Jonathan and Joseph, all of Metter; four sisters, Laura, Martha, Rebecca and Rosanna, all of Metter; her paternal grandmother, Martha Kreider of Elizabethtown, Pa.; and her maternal grandparents, Laban and Thelma Kauffman of Richfield, Pa.
VISITATION: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Metter Mennonite Church.
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Thursday at Metter Mennonite Church, burial in the church cemetery. Wood Funeral Home, Metter.

Clara P. Parrish
STATESBORO -- Mrs. Clara Belle Parker Parrish, 92, died Jan. 8 at Bulloch Memorial Hospital. She was born in Candler County and lived in Bulloch County most of her life. She was a member of Rehovia Baptist Church, was church secretary for 35 years and was a member of Rain or Shine Club.
SURVIVORS: a daughter and son-in-law, Geraldyne and Daniel Lee of Statesboro; a sister, Almedia Milledge of Savannah; three sisters-in-law, Leona Parrish and Debbie Davis, both of Cincinnati, and Mary Parrish of Statesboro; four grandchildren, Phyllis Miller of Bowie, Md., Gigi Miller and Jantz Miller, both of Atlanta, and James Miller of Charleston; three great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
FUNERAL: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Rehovia Baptist Church, burial in Mount Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Payton's Mortuary, Statesboro.

Lillie M. Roberson
WAYCROSS -- Lillie Mae Roberson, 79, died Jan. 6 at Satilla Regional Medical Center. She was born in Coffee County and lived in Waycross for many years. She served as church mother at Wings of Deliverance Faith Temple.
SURVIVORS: three sons, Eugene Roberson and Jack Roberson, both of Los Angeles, and Steve Roberson of Waycross; two daughters, Lillian Scott of Los Angeles and Mattie Stevenson of Waycross; a sister, Ola Rucker of Blackshear; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a number of cousins and other relatives.
FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Wings of Deliverance Faith Temple, burial in Hazzard Hill Cemetery. Welch & Brinkley Mortuary, Waycross.

Mary L. Roberts
MIDWAY -- Mary Lou Roberts, 67, died Jan. 7 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was a lifelong resident of Midway and, before retiring, was a cook with Liberty Memorial Hospital in Hinesville. She was a member of Midway Congregational Church, UCC, Midway.
SURVIVORS: her husband, Simon Peter Roberts of Midway; and two sisters, Flossie Q. James of Midway and Gladys Lee of Philadelphia.
VISITATION: 6-7 p.m. today at Dorchester Funeral Home, Midway.
FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Midway Congregational Church, UCC, Midway, burial in the church cemetery.

Charlie W. Shedd
BRUNSWICK -- Charlie W. Shedd, 75, died Jan. 7 at Sunbridge Health and Rehabilitation of the Golden Isles. He was born and educated in Terrell County. He retired as a landscaper with Sea Island Co. and was a member of Greater Hall Temple Church of God in Christ in Brunswick.
SURVIVORS: his wife, Louise Shedd of Brunswick; three daughters, Loretta LaCount of St. Simons Island and Roberta Kenty and Patricia Polite, both of Lithonia; three sons, John Nelson and Vernon Jobe, both of Brunswick, and James Fairell of Greaterfort, Pa.; a sister, Christine Daniels of Brunswick; four brothers, Jim Shedd and Cleveland Shedd, both of Brunswick, Ellis Shedd of Leesburg, Fla., and William Shedd of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater Hall Temple Church of God in Christ, burial in Memory Garden Cemetery. Darien Funeral Home of Darien.