JEWELL HOLT LANIER, 85, of McDonough died Saturday. Graveside service, 11 a.m. today, Sherwood Memorial Gardens; Ford Stewart Funeral Home. ROBERT LUTHER ROGERS, 64, of Locust Grove died Saturday. Funeral, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Haisten Funeral Home, McDonough. AARON DAVIS, 72, of Greensboro died Saturday. Funeral plans will be announced; Watts Funeral Home, Union Point. CHARLIE DILLARD, 87, of Lexington died Sunday. Funeral plans will be announced; Watts Funeral Home, Union Point.
OSCAR ENGLISH, 42, of Cleveland died Sunday. Funeral plans will be announced; McGahee-Griffin Stewart Funeral Home. NANCY ANN JORDAN FARMER, 89, of Canon died Saturday. Funeral, 3 p.m. today, Lavonia Church of God; Hamby Funeral Home.
CLARA LUCILLE RUSH GOLDEN, 90, of Bremen died Saturday. Funeral, 2 p.m. today, Union Congregational Methodist Church; Hightower Funeral Home. VALERIE M. HAWKES, 62, of West Yarmouth, formerly of Dawsonville, died Aug.
13. Funeral Mass, 9 a.m. Friday, St. Catholic Church, Wrentham, Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, Attleboro Falls, Mass. BLANCHE ELAM HAYES, 62, of Toccoa died Aug.
10. Funeral, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Reach Out Time Chapel, Martin; Moss-Stovall-Neal Funeral Home. JAMES LEE HOLBROOK, 77, of Elkin, N.C., formerly of Winder, died Saturday. Funeral, 4 p.m.
today, Carter Funeral Home. FRANK E. HURST, 74, of LaGrange died Friday. Graveside service, 11 a.m. today, Shadowlawn Cemetery; Striffler-Hamby Mortuary.
CARLA J. LATIMER, 41, of Cohutta died Sunday. Funeral plans will be announced; Ponders Funeral Home. EDWARD S. MAPP, 24, of White Plains died Friday.
Funeral plans will be announced; Watts Funeral Home, Union Point. STEFAN NIZIO, 92, of Valdosta died Saturday. Funeral, 11 a.m. Wednesday, A.S. Turner Sons.
MICHAEL SCOTT SMITH, 33, of Cedartown, a Floyd County native, died Friday. Funeral, 11 a.m. today, Litesey Funeral Home. MICHEAL GUY WHITLOCK, 28, of Commerce died Saturday. Funeral, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Ivie Funeral Home. Continued from C8 FMAI50816OC9 5 Star 9C 9C RR RR BlueRedYellowBlack Blue RedYellowBlack C9 5 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Monday, Aug. 16, 2004 RMAIN0816OC9 Legals on E2 WESTVIEW CEMETERY 4 Burial Plots in the Bronze Section. Will sell in Pairs $980 ea. 415-285-7917.
RESTHAVEN MEMORIAL GARDENS Candler Decatur 4 side by side plots $1,800 (770)922-4282 NORTH ATLANTA MEMORIAL PARK, Winters Chapel Road, 1 Lot, 10-B in the Prayer Garden section, beautiful location, $1200, 803-606-5566. FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL GARDENS, College Park 2 crypts, bronze plate with base, perpetual care. Value $7500. Sell for $5000. 770-389-1615.
FLORAL HILLS, TUCKER, GA Rugged spaces 1,2. Call 904-272-8385. $5990. ARLINGTON MEMORIAL PARK 2 premier lots, market value is $13,000. 404-233-5232, Leave message.
ARLINGTON MEMORIAL-Atlanta, True companion crypt on level A (ground level), Sunrise Chapel. Valued, $24,463. Selling 678-687-2855 Cemetery Lots, Crypts DENNIS, Paris IN MEMORY OF 009599811 PARIS BERNARD (PIG) DENNIS January 31, 1966 August 16, 2003 It has been one year ago today since you left us. Your sweet smile, loving and caring memories of you will linger in our hearts forever. With our love and deeply missed by mom, family and friends.
In Memoriam ZACHERY, Teresa Funeral services for Ms. Teresa Zachery who passed August 12, 2004 will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 11 a.m. from Mt. Patmos Baptist Church. Rev.
Raleigh Rucker Pastor. Please assemble at the church at 10:45 a.m. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home. 404-288-7015. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits WILLIAMS, Maxine Ms.
Maxine Williams of Atlanta passed August 14, 2004. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home (Family Owned Operated) 404-758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits WILDER, Shawn Mr. Shawn C.
Wilder of Mableton, entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2004. Plans to be announced, Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 404-349-3000. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits WEAVER, Beatrice Mrs. Beatrice Weaver of East Point, GA passed away August 14, 2004. Funeral arrangements announced later.
Sellers Brothers, Inc. 404-522-6924. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits WALLIS, Bonceile Bonceile tit*haw Wallis, age 85, of Buford, died Sunday, August 15, 2004. Services and arrangements by Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford. 770-932-1133.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits WALKER, Kenneth Mr. Kenneth G. Walker (Kenny) of Decatur, passed today, August 15, 2004. His services will be announced later by Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 404-371-0772-3.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits THOMAS, Frank 007506607 FRANK ASBELL THOMAS February 1, 1921 August 13, 2004 Funeral services for Frank Asbell Thomas will be conducted on Monday, August 16, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary, First Baptist Church of Griffin. The Reverend Doctors Bruce Monroe Morgan and Craig Alan Sherouse will officiate. Burial will follow immediately in the Old Section of Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Thomas, age 83, died Friday evening at Christian Ministries Hospice after a brief illness. Mr. Thomas was born February 1, 1921 in Macon to the late George Nelson and Irene Asbell Thomas. He was graduated from Lanier High, North Georgia College, and the University of Georgia. Mr.
Thomas was a World War II veteran, having served in the U. S. Army as staff officer to Gen. George S. Patton in the Third Army.
He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and honorably discharged as Major. In 1948, Mr. Thomas, his father and brothers, George, Jr. and Billy, established Thomas Packing Company, which operated in Griffin under their ownership until its sale in 2003. Mr.
Thomas served as a Spalding County Commissioner; Rotary Club of Griffin, Past President and Paul Harris Fellow; Griffin Area Chamber of Commerce, Past President; Trustee, North Georgia College Foundation, Chairman Emeritus; Founding Director, Griffin Federal Savings Loan Association; Flint River Council, Boy Scouts of America, former Treasurer; Member of the Griffin Historical Society; Member of the Board of Directors for Griffin Area Technical School; Member, First Baptist Church, past Chairman, Board of Deacons; Founding Member of the Griffin Country Club; Member of Kappa Alpha Order. In 1976, Mr. Thomas was named Griffin Man of the Year. In 1998, Mr. Thomas was named General Griffin.
In 2003, he received the Golden Steeple Award from North Georgia College. Mr. Thomas is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Joyce Heck Thomas; children, Robert Nelson Thomas of Dahlonega; Beverly Elizabeth Thomas and her husband, Stephen Jeffrey Briggs of Champaign, Illinois; Frank Asbell Thomas, Jr. of Atlanta; and John Lee Thomas of Griffin; grandchildren, Martha Katherine (Kam) Thomas of Atlanta; Thomas Rogers Briggs and Daniel Thomas Briggs of Champaign, Illinois; brother and sister-in-law, Billy Lee and Anne Compton Thomas of Griffin; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth (Tibba) Thomas Harwell and William Harwell of Griffin, sister, Lucille Thomas Kight of Macon; nieces and nephews, James Compton Thomas of Jackson; Rose Thomas Johns of Griffin; Virginia Thomas Smith of Alpharetta; Billy Lee Thomas, Jr. of Griffin; Elizabeth Thomas Mayo of Griffin; George Nelson Thomas, III of Valdosta; Dorothy Virginia Butts of Griffin; Dana Butts Conkle of Griffin; Davis Lawrence Kight, Jr.
of Decatur; Thomas Nelson Kight of Macon; Donna Kay Kight Nichols of Rome; and Charles Edward Kight of Macon. Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by his brother, George Nelson Thomas, Jr. and sister, Dorothy Thomas Kellett. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, P.O.
Box 908, Griffin, GA 30224 or to the Research Garden of the Experiment Station by check payable to University of Georgia Foundation, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, GA 30223. www.griffin.peachnet.edu/garden. Members of the Griffin Rotary Club are asked to sit as a group during the service. The family will receive friends in the Parlor of First Baptist Church (located behind the Sanctuary) on Monday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service.
Conner- Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 West McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of the arrangements. (770) 227-2300. www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obits STORY, Jeannette Mrs. Jeannette H. Story of Atlanta died Saturday morning, August 14, 2004.
A native of Columbia County, she was a long-time training supervisor for the Kodak Company. As an active church member she served as a Sunday School teacher, member of the choir and served a term as President of the UMW at the Embry Hills United Methodist Church where funeral services will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Oscar Green and Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating.
Burial will be Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel Cemetery in Leah, GA. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth V. Story, Atlanta; her children, Martha H. Mobley, Tallahassee, FL; Thomas Hewlett, Hull, GA; Jack Hewelett, Dunwoody; and George Hewlett, Avon Lake, OH.
Her sisters, Mildred Phillips, Thompson, GA; Betty Harrell and Laura Adams both of Augusta, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday 5-8 p.m. at Lowndes McLane Funeral Home, Tucker. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits SIMPSON, Johnny Celebration of life for Mr. Johnny Lamar Simpson of 2821 Waters Rd.
Apt. G-13 will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Gus Chapel, 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. East Point, GA. Rev.
Robert Melson officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Ms. Lorraine Simpson. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lewis Simpson also to cherish his memory, his sisters, Elaine Atkinson and Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Wise (Sabrina), brothers, Barry Anthony, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Simpson (Jessica) and Kerry Simpson, a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a very special friend, Felecia. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 12:00 noon.
Gus Funeral Home, Inc. 404-768-2993-4. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits PICKENS, Stanley Homegoing services for Mr. Stanley Pickens of 121 Arcadia Circle, NW, will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt.
Ephraim Baptist Church, 1202 W. Marietta NW. Rev. Dr. R.L.
White, Pastor officiating. Interment Monte Vista Biblical Gardens. The remains will lie in state at the church at 10:00 a.m. No viewing after the eulogy. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 10:00 a.m.
Survived by his daughter, Rev. and Mrs. Lamont Thompson (Felicia) of Jacksonville, FL; mother, Mrs. Lula M. Pickens; three sisters, Charlotte Jones, Beverly Mickens, and Delores Rosser; nieces, Chrystal Jones and Candace Jones; a great niece, Cydney Jones; aunt, Vernyce Cain; a very dear friend, Loreada Bell and a host of other relatives and friends.
Hines Home of Funerals, 404-792-2400. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits OGLESBY, Louis Funeral service for Mr. Louis A. Oglesby of 2077 Sombrero Way, Atlanta, GA will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 12:00 noon, Lucas Temple True Church of God In Christ, 679 Glendale Scottdale, GA. Bishop B.
J. Lawson, Pastor. Elder Gary Battle, officiating. Remains will lie in state at the church from 11:00 AM until the hour of service. Interment Dawn Memorial Gardens.
He is predeceased by his father, the late Tommy Lee Oglesby (Barbara). He is survived by his mother, Annette Bell (The late Charlie L. Bell); seven children, Louis A. Ogleby, GA), Bernard, Jonathan, Deana, Antoinette (Athens, GA), Lynette and Denise (Villa Rica, GA) and a host of grandchidlren and other family and friends who are asked to assemble at the above address at 11:00 AM. Gregory B.
Levett and Sons, Avondale-Scottdale Chapel. (404) 294-5500. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits ODUM, Willie Willie James Odum of Scott Terrace, Social Circle, passed August 15, 2004. Service announced later. Phillips Mortuary Inc.
770-464-1205 Express condolences at ajc.com/obits NIZIO, Stefan Mr. Stefan Nizio of Decatur, GA died Saturday August 14, 2004. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John Danuta Nizio of Valdosta, GA; sister, Maria Swirska; and grandson, Joshua Nizio. Mr. Stefan Nizio was born in 1911 and served in the Polish Army in WWII.
His faith in Christ brought him much joy and strength. He lived a full life of 92 years and offered a smile and a helping hand to others. He is greatly missed. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday in the chapel of A. S.
Turner Sons. Interment will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at A. S. Turner Sons.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits NASH, Mary Mary Elizabeth Nash, of Atlanta, died Thursday, August 12, 2004. Preceded in death by sons, Tom, Charles and James; surviving son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Debra Nash of Cartersville, GA; 3 Grandchildren, Tammy Young, Stephen Nash, Quentin Nash; 3 Great Grandchildren. Memorial Service to be held later. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Perkerson Baptist Church, 2240 Springdale Atlanta, GA. Carmichael- Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point, 404761-1138.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits MARKS, Brandi Ms. Brandi Nicole Marks of Palmetto, died August 13, 2004. She is survived by her parents, Sheila and Lee Flores, sister, Paige Flores and her grandmother, Charlotte Fuller. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 11 at the chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Rev.
Gary Brown officiating. Interment Holly Hill. Those desiring may send an on-line condolence at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn.
770-964-4800. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits MCKENZIE, Clifton Mr. Clifton J. Mckenzie will be funeralized Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. from Mt.
Patmos Baptist Church. Rev. Raleigh Rucker Pastor. Interment Dawn Memorial Park. Please assemble at 2153 Perkerson at 12:00 noon.
Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home. 404-288-7015. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits LOUDER, Martha Martha Henderson Louder, age 79, of Tucker, GA died Sunday, August 15, 2004. Wages Sons, 770-469-9811. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits KRAUT, Sandra Sandra Elaine Kraut, age 54, of Lilburn, died August 15, 2004.
She is survived by her father, Joseph W. Kraut of Fairmount, GA, sisters, Carolyn Kraut of Stockbridge, GA; and Beth Frey and husband John of Lawrenceville; Michelle Coleman of Buford, GA; and Bella Adkins and her husband Steve of Calhoun, GA; nieces and nephews, Melanie and Melissa Frey, Jason and Jared Coleman, Staci and William Korn, Danny and Paul Adkins. Sandi was preceded in death by her mother, Miriam F. Barnett and step-mother, Bonnie Jean Kraut. Graveside services will be held 2:30 PM, Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Greenwood Cemetery, with Rabbi Neil Sandler and Cantor Joel Fox officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements by Jewish Funeral Care, 3734 Chamblee Dunwoody 770-451-4999 Express condolences at ajc.com/obits JORDAN, Beth Funeral services for Beth Jordan of Smyrna will be held Tuesday, August 17, 10 AM, Faith Christian Center, 3059 South Cobb Smyrna. Family will assemble 9 AM at 2665 Favor Apt. B-6, Marietta. Harris Ward Webb Ellison Funeral Home, 1661 Joy Lake Morrow (404)363-1999.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits JONES, Lena Homegoing Services for Mrs. Lena Jones of Chamblee, GA, will be Tuesday, August 17, 2004, 1 PM from Christ Community AME Church, 4154 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Clarkston. Rev. C. Otis Adams Pastor, officiating.
Interment, Washington Memorial Gardens, Decatur. Viewing Today, from 12-9 PM, with remains placed in state at 11 AM. Survivors are daughters, Diane Graham and Lisa Jones, 6 grandchildren, brothers, Burnis Geddis and Lamar Geddis, sister-in-law, Lillie Mae Bradley, 14 nieces and nephews, 52 great- nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends will assemble at the residence of Mr. Burnis Geddis, Parson Drive, Chamblee. Warbington Mortuary, 770-963-3685.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits JONES, Leila Leila Marie Jones, age 76, of Snellville, died August 14, 2004. She was much loved and will be greatly missed. She was of the Presbyterian Faith. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Chris Lawrence, Snellville; son, Stephen Jones, Schaumburg, IL; sister, Noreen Girvan, Vancouver, Canada; brothers, Ian Goulden and Arthur Goulden, both of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Chavonn, Carly and Bradley; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later time.
Arrangements by Eternal Hills Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Snellville. (770)972-3155 Express condolences at ajc.com/obits JOHNSON, Hazel Graveside Services for Mrs. Hazel O. Johnson of Conley, GA, will be held Monday at 11:00 from Westview Cemetery. Rev.
Charles Huggins officiating. Thomas L. Scroggs, Funeral Directors, Morrow, GA, 770-961-2828. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits JENKINS, Emma Mrs. Emma C.
Jenkins, of Atlanta, passed August 15, 2004. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home (Family Owned Operated) 404-758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits JACKSON, Jean Mrs. Jean Gunter Jackson, 69, of 110 Beaty Street, Flovilla, GA, died early Saturday morning at the Henry Medical Center.
She was born December 28, 1934 in Fulton County, GA, daughter of the late George Carlton Gunter, who died August 10, 2004 and Verna Ruby Spears Gunter, who died in 2001. Mrs. Jackson was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Horace, children, Scott, Ronnie and Lori; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and her sister, Brenda. A private memorial service was held Sunday in Jackson.
Haisten Funeral Home, Jackson 770-775-3119. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits HERSHBERG, Mildred Mildred Weiss Hershberg, age 87, of Atlanta died Saturday, August 14, 2004. She is survived by her daughter and son- in-law, Joyce and Zale Smilack; grandchildren, Debra and Gary Palgon, Susan and Lee Friedenberg; and three great- grandchildren. Mrs. Hershberg was predeceased by her daughter, Gail Fern Hershberg and her husband of 56 years, Albert Hershberg.
A native Atlantan, Mrs. Hershberg graduated from Girls High School in 1934. She was active in many organizations including, JWV Auxilary, Hadassah, National Council of Jewish Women, Ahavath Achim Synagogue and the Ahavath Achim Sisterhood. Memorial contributions may be made to Ahavath Achim Synagogue, The William Breman Jewish Home or to the charity of choice. Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M.
today, August 16, 2004 at Greenwood Cemetery. Rabbi Efry Spectre will officiate. Jewish Funeral Care in charge of arrangements. 770-451-4999 Express condolences at ajc.com/obits HAYES, Bill Mr. Bill Hayes, 62, of Atlanta, died Friday, August 13, 2004.
Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Paran Church of God Central with Dr. David Cooper officiating. Private disposition services will be held at a later date.
Born in Allegany, NY, Mr. Hayes has been a resident of Atlanta, for the past five years, moving here from Dallas, Texas. Mr. Hayes had twenty-three years of membership in Alcoholic Anonymous and was an active member of Mount Paran Church of God Central. Mr.
Hayes was a partner in Dimensional Stone Company. Survivors include: sister, Sue Mecklenburg of The Woodlands, TX; niece, Veronika Troth of Oak Ridge North, TX. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Mount Paran Church of God Central Building Fund at 2055 Mt. Paran NW, Atlanta, GA 30327. Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta is in charge of arrangements.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits HALL, Nellie Mrs. Nellie G. Hall of 6278 Thornhead Riverdale, 30296 passed August 13, 2004. Services will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Herschel Thornton Mortuary, 3346 M.L.
King Jr. Dr. SW. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the chapel no later than 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Herschel Thornton Mortuary. 404-691-4685. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits HAUKE, Kathleen Dr. Kathleen Armstrong Hauke, 68, of Arlington, VA, a writer who popularized the works of pioneering African-American journalist Ted Poston, died July 30, 2004 at Virginia Hospital Center following a battle with cancer. Kathleen was born August 27, 1935, daughter of Robert J.
and Katherine Gall Armstrong. She graduated from the Univesity of Michigan and earned a PhD from the University of Rhode Island. Raised in Kalamazoo, MI, she lived in Kingston, RI, Atlanta, GA and Arlington, VA. A born journalist, she interviewed almost everyone she met. She abounded in creative energy.
She taught English at Emory University, Morris Brown College, Georgia State University and Spelman College in Atlanta, as well as at universities in Kingston, RI and Nairobi, Kenya. She published three books on Ted Poston, the journalist. At the time of her death she was working on a biography of South African playwright Richard Rive. She inspired young readers and writers, inscribed multilingual quotations on the walls of her home, and sewed quilts and clothes for her offspring, often while watching C-Span or tennis matches on TV. Married on September 20, 1958, Dr.
Hauke is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Louis Hauke; daughters Katherine Emma Jane DuGarm of St. Paul, MN and Nellie Hauke Ohr of McLean, VA; sons Andrew Martin de Porres Hauke and Henry John LaFarge Hauke, both of North Kingstown, RI; grandchildren H. John, Jaquelyn, Jamison, Julienne and Jessica Hauke, Andrew and Olivia Hauke, and Michael and Richard Ohr; and her sister, Nellie Ann Bush of Manistee, MI. Her body has been donated to the Virginia State Anatomical Program.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in her name to a charity of choice. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits GRIGGS, Pauline Mrs. Pauline Ray Griggs of Decatur, passed August 15, 2004. Her services will be announced later by Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 404-371-0772-3.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits GRIFFITH, Charles Mr. Charles Ray Griffith, age 66 of Mableton, died Saturday, August 14, 2004. Mr. Griffith was retired after 34 years from Rayloc. He was a member and Deacon at Macland Baptist Church.
Survived by wife, Mary Sue Griffith, sons, Harland Griffith of Douglasville; Garland Griffith of Woodstock; sisters, Paulette Jones and Freida Miller, both of Little Rock, AK; brother, Frank Griffith of Ward, AK; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Macland Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Walker and Rev. Walter Green officiating.
Interment, Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Macland Baptist Church Building Fund, 3732 Macland Powder Springs, GA. 30127. The family will receive friends Monday 4-8 p.m. at the Davis-Struempf Funeral Home, Austell.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits GOODEN, L.J. Homegoing service for Mr. L.J. Gooden of 5765 Orly Terrace, College Park, GA. will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at a.m.
Gus Chapel, 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. East Point, GA. Rev. Robert Melson officiating. Interment South-View Cemetery.
He is survived by children, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Hightower (Lizzie), Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lee Gooden (Mattie), Ms.
Claudine Gooden, Mrs. Dazerine Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gooden (Carolyn), Mrs. Christine Mr.
and Mrs. Luther Gooden (Myra), two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Knox and Mrs. Mary Barber and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family and friends will assemble at the chapel at 10:00 a.m.
Gus Funeral Home, Inc. 404-768-2993-4. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits GILLIAM, Willie Mr. Willie C. Gilliam, of Atlanta, passed August 15, 2004.
Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home (Family Owned Operated) 404-758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits Javaun A Celebration of Life for Mr. Javaun will be held TODAY Monday August 16, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Word of Faith Ministries (Trinity Baptist Church), 2435 Ben Hill Road, SW, East Point, GA. Rev.
John Williams, Officiating. Interment Mt. Harmony Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving mother; Ms. Renne Glaspie; father, Leodius R.
brother, aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:45 AM. Murray Brothers Funeral Home, 1199 Utoy Springs Road, SW (corner of Cascade and I-285), Atlanta, 404-349-3000. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits EURE, Joyce 007506605 JOYCE E. EURE Homegoing Celebration for Joyce N.
Eure, will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, 11 a.m. at Radcliff David Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 286 Hamilton E. Holmes Dr. NW. The Rev.
Dr. Lloyd Green, Pastor. Entombment, Lincoln Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m. on the day of service.
She is survived by husband of 54 years, William J. Eure, son, William K. Eure; daughter-in-law, Alandes Eure; grandchildren, Julian and Nakia Eure of Cincinnati, OH and granddaughter, Kendra Clark, a host of other family and friends. TODAY viewing from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Murray Brother Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd. (off Cascade Rd. near I-285) Atlanta, 404-349-3000. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits DAVIS, Eddie Homegoing Services for Mr.
Eddie Lee (Nee) Davis, of 6780 Parkway Drive, Lithonia, GA, 30058, will be held at First St. Paul AME Church, 2687 Klondike Road, Lithonia, Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 11 AM. Rev. Marvin L. Crawford, Pastor, Dr.
Jimmy Lee Smith, Arch Bishop, officiating. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10 AM until the hour of service. Viewing hours will be held from 12 noon until 8 PM Monday night at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 10:15 AM, Tuesday. Interment, Lithonia Cemetery.
He is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Josephine Davis, children, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy (Marilyn) Davis, Atia (Marvin) Smith, Betty Ponder, 1 brother, Mr. and Mrs.
Adam (Pearl) Davis, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, a special cousin, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend. Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Inc. 6861 Main St. Lithonia, 770-482-2358. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits DAVIS, Edith Edith J.
Davis of Decatur, Ga. passed August 14, 2004. Services will be announced later by Gregory B. Levett and Sons, South Dekalb Chapel. (404) 241-5656.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits BURROUGHS, Diane Mrs. Diane Burroughs of Hampton, passed August 14, 2004. Her funeral will be announced by Gus Funeral Home, Inc. 404-768-2993-4. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits BLACKERBY, Donald Donald Blackerby, 73, of Decatur died Saturday, August 14, 2004.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters; one son- in-law; and four grandsons. The family respectfully requests that memorials be made to the Emory School of Medicine- Research Department. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. A. S.
Turner Sons Express condolences at ajc.com/obits BARLOW, Henry Mr. Henry Barlow of Hapeville, GA, passed August 15, 2004. His funeral will be announced by Gus Funeral Home, Inc. 404-768-2993-4. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits BAILEY, Lavonne Mrs.
Lavonne Hicks Bailey, passed away at home in Alpharetta, Georgia on Sunday, August 15, 2004 at the age of 64. Mrs. Bailey was born in Somerset, Kentucky on April 9, 1940. Daughter of the Reverend Bartley L. Hicks and Eva Brooks Hicks, of Haywood and Buncombe Counties North Carolina, respectively.
Mrs. Bailey grew up in Naples, Florida and Asheville, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband, David Bailey of Alpharetta, GA; daughter, Teresa Lynne Bailey of Alpharetta, GA; sister, Mrs. Dorcas H. Watson of Naples, Florida; brothers, Barnabas Hicks of McLain, Virginia; Bartley Hicks and Charles E.
Hicks both Naples, Florida. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 18, 2004, 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, Rev. Gearl Spicer officiating, burial, Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, p.m.
and p.m. at Louie E. Jones Funeral Home, 59 N. Main Alpharetta, GA 770-475-6554. Express condolences at ajc.com/obits ATKINSON, Wilbert Services for Mr.
Wilbert Atkinson will be Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1 p.m. at Fellowship Miss. Baptist Church, Social Circle. Pastor Clinton Sorrells eulogist. Visitation TODAY, family hour 6-8 p.m.
Survivors, mother, Mattie L. Atkinson, daughters, Marie (Reginald) Allen, Subrina (Terry) Doty, brother, Joseph Atkinson, sisters, Magnolia Biggs, Margaret Ruff, Vera Morrow, Catherine Thomas, Juanita Sorrells. Cortege will assemble 12:15 p.m., 685 W. Hightower, Social Circle. 770-267-2642.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obits ABBOTT, Orene Orene Abbott, 83, of Marietta, died Saturday, August 14, 2004.Services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2004, Mayes Ward- Dobbins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Cantrell officiating. Burial 11:30 a.m. Forest Lawn Cemetery, College Park, GA.Survivors two daughters, Merry Durrell Houston, TX; Ellen Beebe Marietta; two sons, Ralph Cole Atlanta; Ted Abbott Charlotte, NC; one sister, Dora Lee Clark Johnson City, TN; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.Contributions to the Wesleyan Fellowship Land Fund, 531 Roselane Street, Suite 830, Marietta, GA 30060.Family will receive friends Monday p.m.Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Marietta.
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