ROYSTON – Arleen J. Westmorland, 77, died Monday, June 8, 2009, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston.
Born in Sesser, Ill., on May 6, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Overton and Lola Mae Swisher Johnson. She was a convenience store cashier and a member of the Price Chapel of God. Mrs. Westmorland was preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Westmorland; and a son, Ronald Eckels.
Survivors include a son, Martin D. Eckels Sr., Lavonia; daughters, Joleen Browning, LaBelle, Fla., Debra Lynne Maxwell and Marcia E. Moss, both of Royston; brother, Howell Johnson, Springville, Tenn.; sister, Violiline Featherston, LaBelle, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 11, in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Stowe officiating.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, was in charge of arrangements.
Madison County
Richard Norris
DANIELSVILLE – Richard Eugene Norris, 67, died Monday, June 8, 2009.
A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Earnest Eugene and Mary Frances Seymour Norris. He was retired from RESA as a computer technician, was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church, and had served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Sally Burnette Norris, Danielsville; daughter, Vickie Norris Cape, Hull; sons, Paul Norris, Athens, and David Norris, Hull; stepsons, Rusty Melancon, Bogart, and Ben Melancon, Lawrenceville; sisters, Shirley Norris Sorrow, Athens, and Cathy Norris Ragsdale, Colbert; seven grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; five great-nieces; and five great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Earnest Eugene and Mary Frances Seymour Norris. He was retired from RESA as a computer technician, was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church, and had served in the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Sally Burnette Norris, Danielsville; daughter, Vickie Norris Cape, Hull; sons, Paul Norris, Athens, and David Norris, Hull; stepsons, Rusty Melancon, Bogart, and Ben Melancon, Lawrenceville; sisters, Shirley Norris Sorrow, Athens, and Cathy Norris Ragsdale, Colbert; seven grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; five great-nieces; and five great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, June 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 2131 Ruth Jackson Rd., Bogart, GA 30622.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Joan Cook
DANIELSVILLE – Joan H. Cook, 84, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at her residence.
Born in Bradenton, Fla., she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Lottie Fant Harris. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, William Milton Cook; a son, Robert “Bob” Carter; and brothers, James and Bill Harris. Moving to Athens in 1954, she became the District Manager for Avon and may be better known for working at the information desk at the Georgia Square Mall when it first opened.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, David and Debbie Kelley, Houston, Texas, Bill “L.G.” Kelley, Comer; daughter and son-in-law, Beth Kelley and Peter Zorbanos, Danielsville; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter or the Madison County Food Bank.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Bradenton, Fla., she was the daughter of the late James Henry and Lottie Fant Harris. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, William Milton Cook; a son, Robert “Bob” Carter; and brothers, James and Bill Harris. Moving to Athens in 1954, she became the District Manager for Avon and may be better known for working at the information desk at the Georgia Square Mall when it first opened.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, David and Debbie Kelley, Houston, Texas, Bill “L.G.” Kelley, Comer; daughter and son-in-law, Beth Kelley and Peter Zorbanos, Danielsville; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter or the Madison County Food Bank.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Bill’ Hutchinson
MADISON COUNTY – William “Bill” H. Hutchinson, 83, died Friday, June 5, 2009.
Born on February 20, 1926, in Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late George and Nell Hutchinson.
He was/is a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II in the Philippines, and was honorably discharged in 1945 at the end of the war. He worked as a civil engineer when leaving the Army, working for the City of Lynchburg, Arlington County, and retired from Fairfax County in 1987, all in Virginia. He was instrumental in being founding members of the Warrenton Kennel Club, the Culpepper Kennel Club, and the Fredericksburg Kennel Club, all in Virginia.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary M. Hutchinson; daughters, Dale Scalici, Cynthia Smith and Karen Hutchinson; two grandsons; three granddaughters; four great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial services will be held Monday, June 15, at 2 p.m., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, which is located at 498 Prince Ave., Athens. Burial will be conducted later in Maryland at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Episcopal Relief and Development and any amount will be appreciated.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
Born on February 20, 1926, in Roanoke, Va., he was the son of the late George and Nell Hutchinson.
He was/is a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Athens. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during World War II in the Philippines, and was honorably discharged in 1945 at the end of the war. He worked as a civil engineer when leaving the Army, working for the City of Lynchburg, Arlington County, and retired from Fairfax County in 1987, all in Virginia. He was instrumental in being founding members of the Warrenton Kennel Club, the Culpepper Kennel Club, and the Fredericksburg Kennel Club, all in Virginia.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary M. Hutchinson; daughters, Dale Scalici, Cynthia Smith and Karen Hutchinson; two grandsons; three granddaughters; four great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial services will be held Monday, June 15, at 2 p.m., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, which is located at 498 Prince Ave., Athens. Burial will be conducted later in Maryland at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Episcopal Relief and Development and any amount will be appreciated.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
David Greenhaw
WATKINSVILLE – David Michael Greenhaw, Jr., 26, died Sunday, May 31, 2009.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Mike and Glenda Harper Greenhaw of Watkinsville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Raymond Glenn and Lucia Johnson Harper, and was a member of the Athens First United Methodist Church. He was a staff member of Harry’s Pig Shop.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include paternal grandparents, Harvey Lewis and Mary Jones Greenhaw, Watkinsville; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Richard Stowe, Comer; nieces, Shelly Bridger, Alpharetta, Kira Wright, Amber Stowe and Sylvia Stowe, all of Comer; and fiancé, Jenny Hicks, Crawford.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 2 p.m., at the Athens First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Chuck Hodges and Grady Wigley officiating. The family will receive friends before and after the service from 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. in the John Wesley Parlor.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Athens First United Methodist Church, Outreach Ministry, 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA 30601.
Cremation Society of the South, Marietta, is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Athens, he was the son of Mike and Glenda Harper Greenhaw of Watkinsville. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Raymond Glenn and Lucia Johnson Harper, and was a member of the Athens First United Methodist Church. He was a staff member of Harry’s Pig Shop.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include paternal grandparents, Harvey Lewis and Mary Jones Greenhaw, Watkinsville; sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Richard Stowe, Comer; nieces, Shelly Bridger, Alpharetta, Kira Wright, Amber Stowe and Sylvia Stowe, all of Comer; and fiancé, Jenny Hicks, Crawford.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 2 p.m., at the Athens First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Chuck Hodges and Grady Wigley officiating. The family will receive friends before and after the service from 1 to 2 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. in the John Wesley Parlor.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Athens First United Methodist Church, Outreach Ministry, 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA 30601.
Cremation Society of the South, Marietta, is in charge of arrangements.
George Pittard
COMER – George Thomas Pittard, 79, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at the Cobb Health Care Center in Comer.
Born in Oglethorpe County, on April 2, 1930, he was the son of the late Walt and Clara King Pittard. He was a mechanic in the automotive industry and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Nell Bridges Pittard, Comer; brother, J.W. Pittard, Comer; sister, Farrie Booth, Kannapolis, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Ray Jenkins and Talmadge Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel M. Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 2, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Oglethorpe County, on April 2, 1930, he was the son of the late Walt and Clara King Pittard. He was a mechanic in the automotive industry and was of the Baptist denomination.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Nell Bridges Pittard, Comer; brother, J.W. Pittard, Comer; sister, Farrie Booth, Kannapolis, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Pruitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Ray Jenkins and Talmadge Ethridge officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel M. Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 2, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.
‘David’ Satterfield
COMER – George “David” Satterfield, 56, died Thursday, May 28, 2009.
A native of Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Hubert and Lois Lloyd Satterfield. He had lived in this area all of his life and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Satterfield was preceded in death by a brother, Loyd Satterfield.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Satterfield; daughters, Joy Satterfield Wilkins, Jill Satterfield and Jessica Satterfield; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Billy Bittle; grandchildren, Jaime Leigh Wilkins and Tyler David Wilkins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 31, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Comer Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Hubert and Lois Lloyd Satterfield. He had lived in this area all of his life and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Satterfield was preceded in death by a brother, Loyd Satterfield.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Satterfield; daughters, Joy Satterfield Wilkins, Jill Satterfield and Jessica Satterfield; sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Billy Bittle; grandchildren, Jaime Leigh Wilkins and Tyler David Wilkins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 31, in the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Comer Cemetery.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, was in charge of arrangements.
Joshua Fancher
CARLTON – Joshua David Fancher, 25, died Thursday, May 28, 2009.
Born in Elbert County, he was the son of David Fancher, Hull, and the late Becky Ann Drake. He was a graduate of Madison County High School. He loved classic cars and trucks, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his father include two sisters, Sydney Fancher and Noelle Fancher, both of Bogart; grandparents, W.G. and Betty Drake, Carlton, and Harry and Sandra Fancher, Hull; and caretaker, Holly LaDuke.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, in the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville. Burial will follow in the Carlton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 29.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Elbert County, he was the son of David Fancher, Hull, and the late Becky Ann Drake. He was a graduate of Madison County High School. He loved classic cars and trucks, loved ones stated.
Survivors in addition to his father include two sisters, Sydney Fancher and Noelle Fancher, both of Bogart; grandparents, W.G. and Betty Drake, Carlton, and Harry and Sandra Fancher, Hull; and caretaker, Holly LaDuke.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, in the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville. Burial will follow in the Carlton Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 29.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.
‘Pop’ Anderson
HULL – Bennie Floyd “Pop” Anderson, 69, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.
Born on April 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Clyde Anderson and Annie Mae Anderson Donahue. He was a member of New Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Laverne Sorrells-Anderson; a son, Deston Bernard Anderson (Cordelia); grandchildren, Chaketta Hill, James Hill, Deleon Denard Anderson, Destiney Ar’moni Anderson and Desirae Ashuantie Anderson; brothers, Willie Clyde Anderson Sr. (Frances) and Leroy Anderson Sr. (Wylene); sisters, Eva Anderson-Turner, Louise Anderson-Smith (Joseph), and Edna Jean Donahue; special sister-in-law, Rosa Anderson; devoted nephew, Kevin Sorrells; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 27, at New Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. C.M. Hawkins officiating. Burial was at Sims Cemetery.
Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Born on April 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Clyde Anderson and Annie Mae Anderson Donahue. He was a member of New Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his devoted wife, Laverne Sorrells-Anderson; a son, Deston Bernard Anderson (Cordelia); grandchildren, Chaketta Hill, James Hill, Deleon Denard Anderson, Destiney Ar’moni Anderson and Desirae Ashuantie Anderson; brothers, Willie Clyde Anderson Sr. (Frances) and Leroy Anderson Sr. (Wylene); sisters, Eva Anderson-Turner, Louise Anderson-Smith (Joseph), and Edna Jean Donahue; special sister-in-law, Rosa Anderson; devoted nephew, Kevin Sorrells; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 27, at New Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. C.M. Hawkins officiating. Burial was at Sims Cemetery.
Mack & Payne Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Bullock
VIENNA – Mildred L. Bullock, 79, formerly of Colbert, died Saturday, May 23, 2009.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Burgess George Hunt and Bethel Mae O’Kelley. She was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Bullock; a son, Ronald Bullock; and a sister, Willie Mae Hardman.
Survivors include daughters, Diane (Lee) Hunter, Bogart, Judy (Jimmy) Goodman, Vienna, Janice (Joe) Merk, Danielsville, Debbie (Ronnie) Mathis, Winder; sons, Larry (Carol) Bullock, Gainesville, Roger (Bonnie) Bullock, Royston, and James (Debbie) Bullock, Colbert; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, George Thomas (Oneita) Hunt, Danielsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Fuller and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnathon Goodman, Ryan Bullock, Nathan Bullock, Danny Lord, Freddie Hunt, and Weldon Hardman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Hospice Service, Cordele.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Burgess George Hunt and Bethel Mae O’Kelley. She was a member of Moon’s Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullock was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Bullock; a son, Ronald Bullock; and a sister, Willie Mae Hardman.
Survivors include daughters, Diane (Lee) Hunter, Bogart, Judy (Jimmy) Goodman, Vienna, Janice (Joe) Merk, Danielsville, Debbie (Ronnie) Mathis, Winder; sons, Larry (Carol) Bullock, Gainesville, Roger (Bonnie) Bullock, Royston, and James (Debbie) Bullock, Colbert; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, George Thomas (Oneita) Hunt, Danielsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Moon’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Fuller and Ray Jenkins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Johnathon Goodman, Ryan Bullock, Nathan Bullock, Danny Lord, Freddie Hunt, and Weldon Hardman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Hospice Service, Cordele.
Bridges Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.
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