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14. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution LOCAL NEWS Wednesday, July 15, 1998 B7 OBITUARIES FAMILY-PLACED DEATH NOTICES James age 48, of Mableton passed away July 12, 1998. He is survived by a daughter, Christy N. Cook of Lithia Springs; parents, Don and Vicki Cook of Mableton; a brother, Jerry Cook of Douglasville; sisters, Janice Forrester of Bremen and Cindy Hileman of Marietta; one aunt and several nieces and nephews. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by National Cremation Society, 404-851-1333. DICKERSON MR. GRANVILLE DICKERSON Funeral Services for Mr. Granville Dickerson of 4277 Bucknell Drive, Decatur, GA, will be held Thursday, July 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit with remains placed in state at 9:30 a.m.

Bishop Earl Paulk, Pastor; Pastor Richard Davis, officiating. Interment, RestHaven Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends at the chapel this evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mr.

Dickerson retired from the City of Decatur Police Department as Police Commander. Other accomplishments included: completion of the National Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Georgia Police Academy, Who's Who Law Enforcement, International Association of Chief of Police and he also served four years in the United States Navy on the Ship Intreph which is docked presently in the bay in New York City as a tourist attraction. He began his early career as a Police Officer with the Port Authority in New York. One son preceded him in death, Roger Dickerson. He is survived by four sons, Granville Dickerson, Kenneth Dickerson, Dennis Dickerson, Darren Coffield, two daughters, Nadine Dickerson-Gevas, Stacey Dickerson, two brothers, John Bollin, Robert Bollin and a host of other relatives and friends.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 10:00 a.m. Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, 404-371-0772-3. DOWNER Mrs. Lucy A. Downer, age 98, formerly of 1756 North passed July 14, 1998.

Services announced later. Alfonso Dawson Mortuary. FRISCHKORN Rita, age 75 of Duluth, passed away July 14, 1998. She is survived by four daughters, Janis Wigginton, Redford, Patricia Modreski, Livonia, Denise Montgomery, Ft. Pierce, Carla Perkins, Duluth; one son, Carl Melzer, Ft.

Pierce, five grandchildren. Mrs. Frischkorn was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. Funeral services and burial will be held in Ft. Pierce, Fla.

R.T. Patterson Funeral Home, Norcross Chapel, 770-448-2441. GASAWAY Frank Lamar Gasaway, age 60 of Ellenwood, died Monday, July 13, 1998. Mr. Gasaway worked for the J.P.

Stevens Engraving Company for 40 years and was the Plant Manager, a member of The Rock Baptist Chruch in Rex, and a member of the Lake Spivey Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl G. Gasaway, Ellenwood; two daughters and sonsin-law, Lennie and Lisa Dreyer, Stockbridge, GA; Brad and LuAnn Rose, Blue Ridge, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Frank L. and Missy Gasaway, Rex; mother, Mary Ruth Gasaway, Rex; mother-in-law, Mildred Gazaway, Atlanta; three brothers, John Gasaway, Jonesboro; Ronnie Gasaway, Fayetteville; Larry Gasaway, Newnan; five sisters, Betty Jo Llera, Lithonia; Peggy Dawson, Rex; Aloma Jean Peak, Cumming, GA; Sandra Perry, Fayetteville; Cindy Williams, Stockbridge; five grandchildren, Bren, Brandon, Brittany, Kyle and Hannah. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m.

Wednesday, July 15 at the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. Dr. Raymond Hancock officiating. Interment, Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-9 p.m.

FordStewart Funeral Home, 770-210-2700. GLENN Mrs. Rosa Glenn of 2961 Randall Street, East Point, GA, passed July 13, 1998. Her funeral will be announced by Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, (404) 768-2993-4. GLENN Mrs.

Roselyn B. Glenn, 41 of Clinton, SC, for-: merly of Cobb County, died Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta with Rev. Jim Cavanass officiating.

Burial will be in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Glenn was the former owner of Eve's Eden Bed and Breakfast in Clinton, SC. She was a graduate of Georgia State University with a degree in English. She was a volunteer in the VA Hospital in Dublin, GA and she was a member of the Hiram United Methodist Church.

Survivors include, husband, Richard Glenn of Clinton, SC; daughter, Denise Collins of Milledgeville, GA; son, Christopher Glenn of Marietta, GA; mother, Eleanor and Joel Cordsmeyer Tucker, GA; father, Cecil and Jody Barton of Pisgah Forest, NC; paternal grandmother, Perlie Rinc of Pisgah Forest, NC; brother, John Meadors of Atlanta, GA, five grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta. GRAY Mrs.

Annie of 3766 Memorial Apt. 1, services Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m. Watkins West End Chapel. Bishop Roy Blake officiating. Interment, Kennedy Memorial Gardens.

Cortege assembles at 1 p.m. at 1209 Richard Decatur, GA. Survivors are children, Mr. Albert Glenn Johnson, Mr. Joe E.

Marshall, Ms. Betty A. Smith, Ms. Jacquelyn Thompkins; brothers, Mr. Edward and John Adams; sisters, Ms.

Louise Thompkins and Ms. Elizabeth (aunt Elizabeth), three grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren, other relatives and friends are invited to attend. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy 404-758-1731.

GULLATTE Celebration Services for Mr. James Darden Gullatte of 485 Lee's Trace, Marietta, will be held Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 11 a.m. from Hanley-Shelton Chapel. Rev. Wesley Gullatte, officiating.

Interment, Cheatham Hill Memorial Park. The cortege will assemble at the chapel at 10:45 a.m. He is survived by son, Mr. and Mrs. James A.

Gullatte, two granddaughters, Arnina and Natasha Gullatte, Marietta; stepson, Mr. Clarence Heard and family, College Park; step-daughter, Cozie Heard and family, Dadeville, AL; four brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gullatte, Marietta; Mr. Joseph Gullette, Tuskegee, AL; Mr.

and Mrs. LaGrant Gullette, Opelika, AL; Mr. Matthew Gullette, Tuskegee, AL; four sisters, Ms. Minnie Ruth Gullette, Ms. Olivia Gullette, all of Tuskegee, AL; Mrs.

Selena Allen and Mrs. Frances Thomas of Cleveland, OH; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Hanley-Shelton, Marietta, 770-428-6333. (METRO ALBERT Mr. Ishmel Albert of 3169 Delmar Lane, NW, husband of Mrs.

Liz Albert, passed July 14, 1998. Funeral announced later. Herschel Thornton Mortuary, 3346 M.L. King, Jr. Drive, 404-691-4685.

ALLISON Homegoing services for Mr. Willie L. Allison will be held Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 1 p.m. at New. Macedonia Baptist Church, 7263 Church Street, Riverdale, GA.

Rev. Barron Malcom officiting. Interment, Lincoln Cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church at 11 a.m. He leaves to mourn a loving wife of 37 years, Mrs.

Dorethea Allison; son, Alphonso K. Allison; five daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh (Brenda) Marshall, Mr. and Mrs.

Johnnie (Lorraine) Johnson, Ms. Margaret Watson, Ms. Angela Allison, Miss Wanda Allison; one step-daughter, Miss Gennetta Gibbs; three brothers, Mr. Sam- Jim Thornton, 67, advanced boys baseball By Cato Bass STAFF WRITER Jim Thornton, 67, of Cumming brought Dixie Boys Baseball programs to thousands of youngsters across the state. The funeral for Mr.

Thornton, who died Monday of apparent heart failure at North Fulton Medical Center, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Cumming First Baptist Church. Ingram Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was associated with Dixie Boys Baseball for 35 years, often as Thornton Georgia state director. Mr.

Thornton got involved in youth baseball when his sons were playing the game in Norcross. In his career with the league, he spread Dixie Baseball programs to 11 districts from Ringgold to Savannah to Valdosta, said his son, Wayne Thornton of Marietta. Today, 30,000 to 40,000 boys ages 13 and 14 years old play on the program's 311 teams annually: "Some went pro because of the opportunities he gave them," his son said, noting 1997 Braves draft choice Rich Thieme, who played for the Dixie Boys South Gwinnett team. Competing against Southern teams from Texas to Virginia, Georgia teams have claimed the Dixie Boys Baseball World Series title in 1975, 1990, 1992,1995 and 1996. Mr.

Thornton's wife, Jean Shedd Thornton of Cumming, was an indispensable part of her husband's success. "He could not have done it without mother," his son said. "She was his administrator. She did the clerical work and wrote the letters." When Mr. Thornton recently became too weak to talk on the phone, Mrs.

Thornton relayed messages over the hospital phone to officials preparing for the state tournament that opens Friday in Valdosta. "Baseball gave Dad a reason to live," his son said. James Edward Thornton retired from General Electric, where he soldered intricate computer circuits at the company's former Chamblee plant. Mr. Thornton was a member of the Lafayette Masonic Lodge and the Yaarab Shrine Temple.

A Navy veteran, Mr. Thornton served aboard the USS Des Moines and USS Baltimore, and was a member of the USS Baltimore Sailors Association. Survivors other than his wife and son include two other sons, Mike Thornton and Mark Thornton, both of Cumming; his mother, Louise Webb of Memphis; two brothers, Howard Thornton of Memphis and Raymond Thornton of Augusta; and seven grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Georgia, 550 Pharr Road, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30305. uel Allison, Mr.

Willie C. Allison, Mr. Johnny B. Allison; one sister, Mrs. Emma Marshall; eleven grandchildren, and a host of in-laws, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends Thursday at 11:30 a.m. until the hour of service at New Macedonia Baptist Church, Riverdale, GA. Alfonso Dawson's Mortuary, 404-691-3810. ARNOLD Homegoing Services for Mary Barron-Arnold of Decatur will be held Thursday, July 16, 1998, 1:00 p.m. at Cathedral of Divine Faith United In Christ, 1450 Ralph David Abernathy S.W., with remains placed in state at 11:00 a.m.

Bishop Jonathan Greer, II, Pastor, officiating. Interment, Lincoln Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the chapel this evening from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. She is survived by husband, Mr.

Joe (Web) Arnold, son, Marvin C. Logan, daughter, Mia L. Hicks, grandchildren, LaDarrious Logan, James Hicks, Jeremiah Hicks, brothers, Abe Barron, Charlie Barron, James Barron, sisters, Willie Lee Matis, Ann Barron, other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 3379 Flat Shoals Apt. R-1, Decatur, (Pavillion Apartments) at 12:00 noon.

Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, 404-371-0772-3. BARNES Mr. Linton Stephen Barnes, of Sparta, Georgia, passed away July 14, 1998. Funeral services will be announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second (404)371-0772-3. BLANDENBURG (NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE Funeral services for Mrs.

Mary Catherine Blandenburg of Newnan, will be Thursday, July 16, 1998, 11 a.m., Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church. Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, 770-253-1232. BRIGHT Mr.

David Wayne Bright of Newnan, died July 14, 1998. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Freida Bright of Newnan; sons, Mr. Robert Bright, Mr. Jeremy Congo and Mr.

Joseph Bright, all of Newnan; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and Dawn Jones of Hogansville; mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. W.C.

Bright of Franklin; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. and Faye Bright, Mr. and Mrs.

Kenneth and Deborah Bright, and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff and Judy Bright, all of Franklin; grandson, Master David Jones, mother and father in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Sallie Congo, brother in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Rodney and Kelley Congo, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4 o'clock p.m. at the Higgins Son Chapel. Interment, Holly Hill Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends today after 2 o'clock p.m. at Higgins Son Funeral Home, Fairburn. 770-964-7833. BROWN Mrs. Laura Marguerite Brown, 85, of Clarkston died Monday, July 13, 1998.

Mrs. Brown was a 45-year member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Ollie Brown. She is survived by children, Mr.

and Mrs. Wayne and Jean Price, Decatur, GA; Mr. and Mrs. James and Jackie Brown, Stone Mountain, GA; Mrs. Charles E.

(JoAnn) Brown, Atlanta, Ga; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of A.S. Turner Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Hudson officiating.

Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 1998. A.S.

Turner Sons. BUSH Mr. George W. Bush, Jr. passed into eternal rest on Sunday, July 12, 1998.

He was the husband of the late Sarah Thomas Bush. He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie G. Bush and Sarah Bush Harper of Atlanta; his son, George Thomas and Patricia Bush of Lithia Springs; his grandchildren, Moiya Tejan Harper and Staci Frances Bush; his brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bush (Grace) of Barnesville, GA; Mr.

and Mrs. Winfred Bush (Rose) of Delray Beach, FL; his sisters, Mrs. Fannie Bush Julian (Mr. Charles Julian, deceased) of Barnesville, GA and Mr. and Mrs.

Roscoe McWilliams (Margaret) of Memphis, TN; sister-in-law, Mrs. Cleopatra Bush (Mr. Booker T. Bush, deceased) a very dear friend, Ms. Cornelia Jackson, and many other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at Radcliffe Presbyterian Church, 290 Hamilton Holmes NW (Hightower Rev. Dr. Lloyd Green, officiating. Interment, Westview Cemetery.

The remains will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Atlanta, GA 30319. Sellers Inc. CANNON Joseph Eugene Cannon, age 84, died on Saturday, July 11, 1998 at the GA War Veteran's Nursing Home in Augusta, GA.

He was born on February 21, 1914 in Bowersville, GA, and is the first of 11 children by Bertha Eloise Evans Cannon and Coke D. Cannon. He is survived by two children, Joseph Eugene Cannon, Jr. (Joe) from Atlanta, GA and Suzanne Cannon Groover from Woodstock, GA. Mr.

Cannon was owner and operator of Cannon Roofing Siding Atlanta, GA for 30 years. Funeral Service, Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 12:00 noon at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mt. Vernon Sandy Springs, GA. Family will receive visitors immediately following funeral service at the home of Suzanne Groover (daughter) at 128 Partridge Ridge, Woodstock, GA, phone (770) 475-5865. Flowers may be sent to Wages Sons Funeral Home, 1040 Main Stone Mountain, GA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Wages Sons, Stone Mountain, 770-469-9811. CARTER Mr. Barney E. Carter, 90, of Presbyterian Village, formerly of Hall County, Georgia, died Monday, July 13, 1998.

Mr. Carter was retired from the State of Georgia Agriculture Department. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Lou Lancaster Carter, daughter and sons in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Marie) McLain and Mr.

and Mrs. Jack (Pat) Kelly, all of Atlanta; sister, Mrs. Fay Thamer of Peachtree City; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter (Sharon) Hicks IlI, and Mr.

Richard Kelly, great-grandchildren, Hunter Hicks IV, Julia Hicks, and Maryann Hicks, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16 at 2 o'clock in the Westview Abbey Chapel. The procession will leave Arlington Chapel at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9: 30 p.m. and Thursday afternoon from 12 to 1 o'clock at H.M.

Patterson Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Atlanta. 404-851-9900. CHENEY Ruth Alma Cheney, 96, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, July 13, 1998 at Piedmont Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 1998 from graveside at the City Cemetery in Dayton, Tennessee.

Mrs. Cheney lived a wonderful life. She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Martha Alice McKeown, three sons, Harry B. Rush, Henry Robert Rush, and Paul F. Rush, and scores of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Lowndes McLane Home, 310 Fourteenth Street, N.W., Atlanta, GA. (404) 875-7741. COOK HENTY Mrs. Kathryn Henty, age 85 of Roswell, died Tuesday, July 14, 1998.

She is survived by her daughter, Valarie H. Davis; son-in-law, Joseph Davis; grandson, Jonathan Davis; granddaughter, Emily Davis, all of Roswell. No local services are planned. Cremation Society of the South, 770-941-5352. HILL Mrs.

Ara Morris Hill of Decatur died, Sunday, July 12, 1998. Mrs. Hill worked for Seaboard Railroad for over 40 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta and was preceded in death by her brother, J. Russell Morris.

She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Frances Byrd of Clearwater, FL and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 17, 1998, at 11 a.m., Decatur Cemetery with Rev. Danny Brett officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 1998.

A.S. Turner Sons. HUGHES Interment services for Mr. Henry Hughes, the father of Mr. Berri Y.

Hutchin and step-father of Mr. Robert H. Hutchin, will be held on Thursday, July 16, 1998, 10 o'clock a.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 9 a.m.

at Alfonso Dawson Mortuary. 404-691-3810 HUNTER Funeral service for Mr. Sterling Hunter, of 2050 Sombrero Way, SE, formerly of Oglethorpe County, Stephens, GA, will be Thursday, July 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Stephens, GA.

The Rev. Calvin Turner, pastor, officiating. Interment, Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home, 8:30 a.m.

Survivors include, 3 sons, Emerson, John and Charlie; 2 daughters, Blanche and Mary; 1 sister, Lizzie H. Howard, Athens; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The visitation will be this evening from at Kelly and Leak Funeral Home, 2321 Candler Road, Decatur, 404-284-9100. JEFFERSON Jarrett Jefferson, age 12 of Lithonia, formerly of Gwinnett County, died July 12, 1998. He is survived by parents, Glenn and Melissa Jefferson of Lithonia; sister, Nikki Jefferson of Lithonia; grandmothers, Shirley Jefferson, Marion Padgett, great-grandmother, Hattie Thomas, host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Jarrett was born in Atlanta and graduated from Murphey Candler Elementary School in Lithonia, on June 12. He was a very athletic young man, a member of Redan Park Youth Association and attended Valley Brook Baptist Church. He died while doing something he loved fishing in his backyard with friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16 at Noon at Valley Brook Baptist Church with Dr. Huey Perry and Pastor Priscilla Moody officiating, interment, Hillandale Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel, 770-979-3200. JOHNSON Funeral Services for Mr.

Bobby Lee Johnson of 260 Kayebrook Drive, Decatur, will be held on Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 2 p.m. from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Henry County. Rev. Willie James Smith, Pastor, officiating.

Interment, Church yard. He is survived by his daughter, Kalissa Johnson, parents, Mrs. Lizzie Kate Griggs, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Johnson (Mary), brother, Mr.

Robert Lee Johnson, Mr. Kenny Johnson and Debbie Johnson-Taylor and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends this evening at our chapel from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Everyone is asked to assemble at the above address Thursday at 12 noon. Pollard Funeral Home.

JOHNSON Mrs. Wynell Johnson, age 62 of Alpharetta, died July 14, 1998. A native of Alpharetta, loving wife, mother and grandmother, Wynell spent most of her adult life working with children in Sunday School, church kindergarten, weekday pre-school and many other activities in an through the First Baptist Church of Alpharetta. She is surivived by husband, Mr. Ed Johnson, formerly of Buford, GA; son, Dennis Johnson, Woodstock; daughter and son in-law, Wendy and Ken Melton, Canton; mother, Mrs.

Cora Burge, Alpharetta; sisters and brothers in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Winnie) Ellis, Marietta; Mr. and Mrs. Al (Betty) Johnson, Alpharetta; sisters in-law, Mrs.

Nan Burge, Buford; Mrs. Willie Mae Greenway, Norcross; Mrs. Kathleen Pugh, Sugar Hill; Mrs. Eva Jean Reece, Powder Springs; mother in-law, Mrs. Ruby Johnson, Sugar Hill; grandsons, Jimmy and Jeremey Melton, Ryan, Jordan, and Trey Johnson, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services Thursday, July 16, 1998, 3 p.m. at the Alpharetta First Baptist Church. Dr. Larry Aultman, Rev. A.B.

Hatfield officiating, interment, Alpharetta City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 until 9 p.m. at Louie E. Jones Funeral Home, Alpharetta, 770-475-6554. LAUTER George W.

Lauter, 69 of Atlanta, passed away July 13, 1998. Entombment Services will be held Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 11:00 at the Sunrise Chapel at Arlington Memorial Park with Rabbi Dr. Alvin M. Sugarman officiating. He is survived by his wife, Judy Lauter, sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Vicki Lauter, Michael and Barbara Lauter, grandchildren, Amanda, Steven, Emily and brother, Henry P.

Lauter of Middletown, OH. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Temple or to the charity of one's choice. H.M. Patterson Son, Arlington Chapel, 404-851-9900. MADDOX Mr.

Michael Maddox of 3132 Shannon Ridge Decatur, GA, passed July 13, 1998. Funeral announced later. Gregory B. Levett Sons, Inc. (404) 294-5500.

MITCHELL Funeral services for Hudson Warren Mitchell, of 3629 Ridge Road, Decatur, will be held Thursday, July 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Donald Trimble Mortuary with Rev. H.F. Shepherd officiating. Interment, Washington Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by four sisters, Mr. and Mrs. James Rowe (Velma), Mr. and Mrs Laurance Williams (Charlotte). Ms.

Norma Pass, Ms. Gloria Sheppard; three nieces, Chana P. Berry, Jami Rowe, Cheryl Vickie Rowe; three nephews, Sidney Pass, Kenyatta Williams, Jochim Williams; two aunts, Rev. and Mrs. Marion Billups (Annie), Ms.

Maude Carr; two uncles, Johnny Carr and Roy Mitchell; great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Rowe, 2599 Kings Park Circle, Decatur, at 10:00 a.m. Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second (404)371-0772-3.

MOORE Homegoing celebration for Antonio Moore will be Thursday, July 16, 1998, 1 p.m. at Herschel Thornton Mortuary Chapel. Minister to be selected. Interment, Southview Cemetery. Survivors, wife, Cae'Lenthya Moore; mother, Elsie Moore Harrison; grandmother, Elsie Moore; aunt, Mary Edmondson; uncles, Deacon Edgar Moore (Luesmisher), Oscar Moore (Rebecca), CARMICHAEL FUNERAL HOME GLENN, Roselyn B.

COX BROS. FUNERAL HOME SLOAN, Mrs. Zola J. CREMATION SOC. OF THE SO.

HENTY, Kathryn ALFONSO DAWSON MORTUARY ALLISON, Willie L. DOWNER, LUCY A. HUGHES, Henry FORD STEWART FUNERAL HOME GASAWAY, Frank Lamar, Sr. GOOLSBY MORTUARY PATRICK, Robert James (Red) HANLEY MARIETTA GULLATTE, James Darden HAUGABROOKS FUNERAL HOME WILKES, Patricia BILL HEAD FUNERAL HOME SMITH, Margaret M. HIGGINS SON F.H.

BRIGHT, David Wayne ROSCOE JENKINS BLANDENBURG, Mary Catherine LOUIE E. JONES F.H. JOHNSON, Wynell KELLY LEAK GUS THORNHILL'S HUNTER, Mrs. Sterling GLENN, Rosa G.B. LEVETT SONS HERSCHEL THORNTON MORT.

Michael ALBERT, Ishmel MADDOX, REYNOLDS, Baby Nikisha MOORE, Antonio DONALD TRIMBLE MORTUARY LOWNDES McLANE ARNOLD, Mary Barron: CHENEY, Ruth Alma BARNES, Linton S. DICKERSON, Granville MEADOWS FUNERAL HOME MORRIS, MITCHELL, Hudson W. Harry STEPHENS, Robert L. ROBERTSON, Helen L. WHITE, Karen E.

NATIONAL CREMATION SOC. COOK. James D. A.S. TURNER SONS BROWN, Laura Marguerite NORTHSIDE CHAPEL F.D.

HILL, Abra Morris PUCKETT, Marcelle Jean TOM M. WAGES F.S., INC. H.M. PATTERSON SON JEFFERSON, Jarrett CARTER, Barney E. LAUTER, George W.

WAGES SONS, STONE MTN. STANLEY, Stephen B. CANNON, Joseph Sr. R.T. PATTERSON F.H, HORISA.

WARD, INC. FRISCHKORN, Rita TIMBS, Debbie POLLARD FUNERAL HOME WATKINS FUNERAL HOME JOHNSON, Bobby Lee GRAY, Annie B. MORRIS, Lovell N. ROSWELL FUNERAL HOME PENDLEY, George Ramey WATTS, VION POINT WRIGHT, Lillie Moe Walker SELLERS INC. BUSH, George W.

YOUNG, MONROE WHITE, Charles SELMAN, Nadine S. Robert Moore (Delores), James Moore (Barbara), Johnny Moore and Tommy Moore; mother-in-law, Brenda Glass; brother-in-law, Christopher Glass and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. The cortege will assemble at 337 Lincoln St. at noon. Herschel Thornton Mortuary, 3346 M.L.

King, Jr. 404-691-4685. MORRIS Funeral Services for Mr. Harry Morris of 2038 Bencal Drive, SE, will be held Thursday, July 16, 1998, 11:00 a.m. at The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, 189 Glenwood SE, with remains placed in state at 9:30 a.m.

Rev. William E. Flippin, Pastor, officiating. Interment, Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the chapel this evening from 7:00 p.m.

until 8:00 p.m. He is survived by a devoted wife, Mrs. Emma Rose Morris, three daughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Morris-Leach (Michael), Ms. Carolyn Parks, Ms.

Helen Ann Brooks, one son, Mr. Chaucer Parks, one brother, Rev. William Woodson Morris, Sr. (Lucille), Pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church, 1150 Philadelphia SW, two aunts, Mrs. Carrie Weaver of Braddock, PA; Mrs.

Louise Bolar, Atlanta, GA; one devoted cousin, Mrs. Barbara Rouse, Braddock, PA; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, three adopted children, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morgan (Lois), Mr. Kenneth Lowe, several devoted god-children and friends.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 10:00 a.m. Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second 404-371-0772-3. MORRIS Mr. Lovell age 93, Union City, GA services Thursday, July 16, 1998 11 a.m. from Watkins West End Chapel.

Bishop Roy Blake officiating. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors, wife, Mrs. Monte G. Morris; son, Mr.

Johnny C. Johnson; grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends are invited to attend. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy 404-758-1731.

PATRICK Robert James Patrick (Red) of Atlanta, passed on Monday, July 13, 1998. Arrangements will be announced later by Goolsby Mortuary, 1375 Jonesboro S.E. 404-588-0128. PENDLEY MR. GEORGE RAMEY PENDLEY Age 73 of Roswell, died July 13, 1998.

Mr. Pendley was a native Atlantan who had battled prostate and bone cancer valiantly for nine years. During WWII, Mr. Pendley was a member of the U.S. Navy Submarine Service and was based in Brisbane, Australia and in San Francisco, where he was a Staff Announcer and Jazz Show Host with the Armed Forces Radio.

He graduated from Atlanta's Boys High School and from the University of Georgia following his military service in 1948. Mr. Pendley was a Championship Tennis Player who lettered at UGA in Tennis and also as UGA's Starting Baseball Pitcher in 1942. At UGA he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. In more than 30 years in playing tennis he won over 200 State, Regional and National titles, including the 1980 USTA National 55 Clay Court Championships with partner, Gustavo Palafox and from age 45 to 65 was ranked at one time in every age division in singles and doubles in Georgia.

Mr. Pendley continued to play ALTA Tennis in Roswell at the Martin Landing River Club until last year. He is survived by his wife Barbara A. Pendley, Roswell; sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.

John T. Wrigley (Elizabeth) of Alpharetta; daughter, Karin Pendley Koser and granddaughter, Carson Elizabeth Koser of Decatur; daughter, Pamela D. Miserocchi of Duluth and Diana K. Kirbo of Bainbridge; grandchildren, Amelia A. and Barret W.

Kirbo of Bainbridge; three nephews and a niece. A Memorial Service will be held at the Roswell United Methodist Church on Mimosa Boulevard Thursday, July 16 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Roswell United Methodist Church Building Fund or to the Northside Hospital Hospice Program. Roswell Funeral. Home, 950 Mansell Road, 770-993-4811.

PUCKETT Mrs. Marcelle Jean Puckett, age 66, of Alpharetta, formerly a resident of Marietta for 40 years, died July 13, 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Myron Puckett and brother, Mr. David Covington.

Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Denny (Yvonne) Holbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Danny (Diane) Payne, Mrs.

Yvette Kirk, all of Alpharetta; sisters and brother-in-law, Ms. Marjorie Covington, Mrs. Helen Lynch, Doraville; Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Barbara) Williams, Snellville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rev.

and Mrs. Don (Anne) Covington, Alpharetta; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Covington, Bethlehem; Mrs. Jeanette Covington, Monroe; seven grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, July 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Rev. Johnny Foster, Rev. Jimmy Foster, Mr.

Sean Holbrook, officiating. Interment, church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, 770-645-1414. REYNOLDS Baby Nikisha Reynolds of Gwinnett County, passed, July 11, 1998. Her remains were forwarded to Headland Peoples Funeral Home, Headland, AL for Interment.

Gregory B. Levett Sons, Inc. (404) 294-5500. ROBERTSON Mrs. Helen L.

Robertson of 1771 Ft. Valley Drive, SW, the wife of Mr. Johnny Robertson, passed away July 13, 1998. Funeral Services will be announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, 404-371-0772-3. SELMAN Mrs.

Nadine S. Selman of Davis Monroe, passed July 13. Funeral to be announced by Young, Monroe, 770-267-2642. SLOAN Mrs. Zola J.

Sloan of 2618 Oak Circle, Ellenwood, GA, the wife of Mr. Ernest Sloan, the daughter of Rev. Elizabeth Wilson, passed July 14, 1998. Funeral arrangements announced: later. Cox 404-524-5646.

SMITH Margaret M. Smith, age 55 of Alpharetta, died July 13, 1998. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mrs. Smith, a native of Norfolk, VA, was a homemaker.

Survivors include husband, Steven R. Smith, Alpharetta; sons, James S. Hall, Virginia Beach, VA; Jonathan W. Hall, Fairfax, VA; daughters, Dana E. Phillips, Virginia Beach, VA; Jenniffer A.

Stone, Moyock, NC; mother, Mildred Poole, Frisco, NC; sisters, Barbara Gray, Avon, NC; Bonnie Jones, Frisco, NC; 8 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society, 3545 Cruse Road, Suite 102, Lawrenceville, GA. 30044. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Home, Duluth Chapel, 770-476-2535: 9 25 STANLEY Mr. Stephen Baxter Stanley, of Chamblee, died July 13, 1998.

Surviving are his daughter, Sherri Eve Stanley, Alamosa, CO. Funeral ser-, vices will be held Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00. at Oglethorpe Hill with Dr. J. Hoffman Harris ficiating.

Interment, Floral Hills Memory dens. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson Son. Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 404-261-3510. STEPHENS Funeral services for.

Robert Lee Stephens, age, 39, of 407 Florida SE, will be held Thurs-, day, July 16, 1:00 p.m. at Holy Temple Baptist Church, 1206 Metropolitan SE. Rev. Nelson Clements, pastor. Rev.

Letha Stephens officiating. Interment, Washington Gardens. He leaves to cherish his memory, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy and Evelyn Foster, Atlanta; aunt, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles and Brenda Barnes, Lithonia; uncles, Mr. Jessie Hill, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas and Barbara Hill, Mr and Mrs.

Jerry and Margaret Hill, all of great-uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Betty Stephens, Mr. Ernest Stephens, Mr. Eddie Stephens, Rev.

and Mrs. Leotha and Elizabeth Stephens; great -aunts, Ms. Flora Hull and Ms. Lois Stephens, and a host of other relatives and friends. Family requests that everyone assemble at 407 Florida SE, at 12 noon for the cortege.

Meadows Mortuary 419 Flat Shoals SE, 404-522-7478. TIMBS Debbie Timbs, age 35 of Conley, passed away, July 13, 1998. She is survived by mother, Betty Timbs and son, Daniel Timbs, both of Conley; eight brothers, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 16, at 2 p.m. from Ward's Fairview Chapel.

Rev. Gerald Balius, officiating. Interment, Fairview Memorial Gardens. Family, will receive friends Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Contributions may be made to the Daniel Timbs Trust Fund, First State Bank, Fairview Branch.

Horis A. Ward, Fairview. Chapel, 770-474-1231. WHITE Mr. Charles White of 1870 Campbellton: Rd.

Atlanta, GA 30311, passed on July 14. 1998. Funeral arrangements announced later: Sellers Inc. 26 WHITE Ms. Karen Elaine White, of 582 Techwood Drive, NW.

Apt. 1102, passed away July 13, 1998. Funeral Services will be announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 SecondAve. (404)371-0772-3. WILKES Funeral services for Mrs.

Patricia Wilkes, of 375 Ralph McGill Apt. 104, will be held, Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 12 noon at Taber-, nacle Baptist Church, 475 Blvd. NE. Rev. Dennis Meredith, pastor, officiating.

Interment, Washington Memorial Cemetery. She is (sur-) vived by four sisters, one brother and a host of, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and, friends. All relatives and friends are asked to assemble at 2505 Columbia Apt. R-3, catur, GA. at 11 a.m.

Haugabrooks Funeral Home, 404-522-8217. WRIGHT Homegoing Services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Wright will be held Thursday, July 16, 1998 at 2 p.m. from Green Grove A.M.E. Zion Church, Gough, GA.

Rev. Samuel Grant, Pastor, Rev. Cynthia Johnson, officiating, Interment, Walker Family Plot. Family members 'and friends' please assemble at the funeral home at a.m. Watts, Union Point, 706-486-4557.

Cemetery Lots, Crypts CHEATHAM HILL MARIETTA Greenieaf Section, 4 spaces, All for $2400. 770-973-8774. CRESTLAWN ATLANTA 2 Side-by-Side Cemetery Lots, $1200 each or both for $2000 Valued at $3000, Seller will pay transfer fee, (770)338-1776 KENNESAW MEMORIAL PARK 2 lots. (3 4), Peace Section, Value $2500, Sale for $1500 Call 770-565-9118 MELWOOD CEMETERY-STONE MOUNTAIN. 4 Spaces.

Monument section, Value, $6000. Need to sell. Make offer, Call 770-229-1979. NORTH ATLANTIC MEMORIAL PARK 2 lots, 2 vaults, Section 13 $2,600 total. 770-271-8857.

WESTVIEW CEMETERY I grave lot section 4-A, Lot 69. Value, $8,400, asking $8,000. 770-967-4304 WHITE CHAPEL $3000 Pleasant (now Hill selling 85. for Two $7500). (2) (404) True 371-9281 Companion Mausoleums, Legals on page C9.

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