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.
Harvey Lee Ward Jr.
1931 - 2001
Harvey Lee Ward Jr., 70, died March 23, 2001.
A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Harvey Lee Ward Sr. and Julia Mae Sorrow Ward. Mr. Ward had been involved with Little League Baseball, American Legion Baseball and Semi Pro Baseball. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and was retired from Independent Life Insurance Company. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Hull Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Crowe officiating. Interment will be in Hull Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gene Smart, Gene Marin, Nathan Hobbs, Randall Elrod, David Betts and Mike Youngblood.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Logan Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife, Jimmie L. Ward; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl L. Flemming and Tina M. and Frankie Cleveland of Hull; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Suzanne Ward of Athens; sister, Lula W. Oettmeier of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted as well as memorials to Hull Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, is in charge of arrangements.
Russell Edward Wansley
1916 - 2001
Athens, GA
Russell Edward Wansley, 85, died December 23, 2001.
A native of Wilkes County, GA, he was a son of the late Grady Woodfin and Ruby Ware Wansley and preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ware and Carl Wansley. He was a WWII Navy veteran and retired personnel manager with Gold Kist. Mr. Wansley was an honorary member of the Elks Club, served on the Athens Civil Service Commission and was a member of Athens First Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Bill Ross officiating. Interment will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Gaynelle Seagraves Farr Wansley; 2 stepchildren, Julia Farr Holtzworth of Jupiter, FL and Judd Bernard Farr of Greenville, SC; Brother, William R. Wansley of Thomson; 2 sisters, Margaret Loadholt of Tignall and Lora Francis Hall of Augusta; 10 stepgrandchildren, 17 great step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until service time Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 767 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, GA, 30606.
Gaynelle Seagraves Wansley
Athens, GA
Gaynelle Seagraves Wansley, 95, died September 24, 2002. A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Wansley was a daughter of the late Harvey Lee �Bob� Seagraves and Julia Suddeth Seagraves and was the widow of Russell Edward Wansley. She was a homemaker and was a member of Order of Eastern Star, Athens Business Girls and the First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Judd B. Farr, Sr.
Funeral services were Sunday, September 29, 2002 at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Dr. Bill Ross officiating. Interment was in Oconee Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Julia Farr Holtzworth, Jupiter, FL; son, Judd B. Farr, Greenville, SC;
2 sisters, Rebecca Baugh, Athens and Barbara Carter, AL; 2 brothers, David Seagraves, AL and Donald Seagraves, Colbert; 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 700 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, GA 30606.
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.
John Winge
1917 - 2001
John W. Winge, 84, of 502 University Circle, died May 4, 2001.
A native of Toombs County, he was a son of the late Preston D. and Maude Spell Winge. He was a 1938 graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and was retired from Sears as Senior Buyer with 35 years service. Mr. Winge was a member of various civic clubs, was the first President for Georgia FFA, Vice President for National FFA and Georgia State AARP Tax Commissioner for a number of years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served 6 years active duty and 28 years active reserve, attaining the rank of Lt. Colonel. Mr. Winge was an active member of Green Acres Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be Monday, May 7, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Green Acres Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Babin officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Hazel W. Winge; 2 sons, David M. Winge of Athens and Charles T. Winge of Geneva, IL; Sister, Virginia Hicks of Jonesboro; Brother, Ray Winge of Charleston, SC; 2 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Green Acres Baptist Church Building Fund.
The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, EAST, Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
James Williams
1949 - 2001
James Walter Williams, 51, of 1569 Hargrove Lake Road, Winterville, died May 4, 2001.
A native of Clarke County, he was a son of Helen W. Williams of Winterville and the late Walter Williams. He was a U.S. Army veteran, owner of Winterville Automotive and a member of Winterville United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be Sunday, May 6, 2001 at 4:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Bill Reeves and Melanie Reeves officiating.
Survivors in addition to his mother include 2 daughters, Nicole Kempf of Atlanta and Danielle Williams of Winterville; 2 sisters, Joan Bowman and Mary Quinn and brother, Billy Bowman, all of Winterville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
John Williams
1924 - 2001
Comer, GA
John Lewis Williams, 77, died October 19, 2001.
A native of Ogelthorpe County, he was a son of the late Albert and Annie Maude Veal Williams. He was retired from Seaboard Farms and was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 22, 2001 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 and Jeff Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Mashburn Williams; 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; Sister, Margaret Barber of Commerce and brother, Charlie Williams of Arnoldsville; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.
Henry Wildonger
1937 - 2001
Lexington, GA
Henry William Wildonger, 63, of 276 Taylor Road, died May 15, 2001.
A native of Sikesville, NJ, he was a son of the late Henry and Regina Olive Smires Wildonger and the widower of Elsie Jane Alexander Wildonger. He was retired from the United States Navy and have lived in this area since 1987. He was employed with Carrier Transicold in Athens.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 4:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating.
Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Wildonger of Lexington; Son, Henry Wildonger, Jr. of Commerce, and 3 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00 PM.
Lucille Wilkes
1911 - 2001
Athens, GA
Annie Lucille Wilkes, 90, died July 1, 2001.
A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Sam H. and Viola England Daniel and the widow of John Aubrey Wilkes. Mrs. Wilkes was a lifelong resident of this area and was employed with A & A and Stones Bakeries. She was a 50 year member of West End Baptist Church and the Whitworth Sunday School Class.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 4, 2001 at 11:00 AM at West End Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Elliott, Lee Hunter and Kevin Tiller officiating. Interment will be in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Don Malcom, Donnie Malcom, Buddy Hansford, Sonny Hansford, Bobby David, Ernie Dawkins, Bobby Norris and Jeff Lester.
Honorary pallbearers will be active and inactive deacons of West End Baptist Church and their wives and members of Whitworth Sunday School Class.
Survivors include 2 daughters and son in law, Shirley Tiller of Forest Park and Viola and Frank Tiller of Athens; Son and daughter in law, Sam and Darlene Wilkes of Ponte Vedra, FL; Grandchildren and spouses, Wesley and Rita Tiller, Wanda and Tracy Johnson, Richard and Tara Tiller, Candy and Rick Casto, Kevin and Jennifer Tiller; Great grandchildren, Thomas Tiller, Rick Tiller, Taylor Johnson, Dylan Casto, Sydney Tiller and Scotty Phillips; Sister, Frances Hansford and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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.
Joseph P. Wronski
1914 - 2001
Joseph P. Wronski, 86, died May 26, 2001 in Atlanta, GA.
Born July 15, 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was a graduate of University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Master's in Physics. He was a retired physicist from Raymark, Inc. in Manheim, Pennsylvania in 1980 and was a member of The American Physical Society. Mr. Wronski was an ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1944.
Mr. Wronski was the widower of Phyllis M. Wronski (d.1987). He is survived by a daughter, Diana W. Galis of Athens, GA;
Brothers, Anthony Wronski of Minneapolis, MN, Stanley Wronski of Okemos, MI and George Wronski of Minneapolis, MN;
Sisters, Sister M. Raphael of Sylvania, OH, Katherine Corneillier of Minneapolis, MN, Rose Anderson of New Brighton, MN and Ann Mahowald of St. Paul, MN.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
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.
Faye Harris Young
1935 - 2002
Bogart, GA
Faye Estelle Harris Young, 66, died February 20, 2002.
A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Myrtle Herring Harris. Mrs. Young was a member of Young Harris Memorial United Methodist Church and several area bridge clubs.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 22, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Young Harris Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Marsingill officiating.
Survivors include her former husband, Bob F. Young of Lone Oak, TX; daughter, Alicia Carol McCrary of Dacula; 3 sons, Robert Ancil Young of Arlington, TX, Joseph Kelley Young of Bogart and Barry Allan Young of Loganville; 2 sisters, Virginia Harris Schultz of Athens and Eleanor Harris Smith of Clemson, SC; Brother, Jack Herring Harris of Winterville; 3 grandchildren, Jonathan Harris Young, Julianne Nicole Young and Robyn A. Young and a number of nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST.
