Filename: B8-METRO-AJCD0319-AJCD created: Mar 18 2009 Username: SPEED7 Thursday, Mar 19, 2009 METRO 8 AJCD 8 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black B8 Thursday, March 19, 2009 3 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ajc.com 8 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black AJCD File name: B8-METRO-AJCD0319-AJCD created: Mar 18 2009 Username: SPEED7 CRABTREE, Velma MRS. VELMA ANNE CRABTREE Mrs. Velma Anne Crabtree, residing at Magnolia Hills Retirement Center in Demorest, GA passed away on March 17, 2009, at her home at Magnolia Hills Retirement Center in Demorest, GA after an extended illness. She was 91 years old. She was predeceased by her husband Oscar (Ozzie) J.
Crabtree, her daughter, Sylvia June Watkins Hunnicutt, brother, Willard Dobbs, sister, Louise Dobbs Fert and her oldest great grandson, Trey Wilson Cagle. She is survived by her two sons, Paul P. Watkins, Jr. (Milene) of Sautee, GA and John D. Watkins of Lawrenceville, GA.
She had 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mrs. Crabtree worked for Downtown and South Dekalb Mall for 35 years. Prior to her present home at Magnolia Hills, she lived at Habersham Terraces with her little dog, Rainey. Rainey was very popular with all the staff and made frequent visits with the other residents.
Prior to this, she resided at her home in Gainesville, Ga. Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday March 20 in the Wards Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Chris Shurtz will officiate. The family will receive friends from to Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Northeast Georgia Hospice, 2150 Limestone Pkwy, Suite 115, Gainesville, GA 30501 770-533-8888 or Habitat for Humanity of NE Georgia, 2380 Murphy Blvd, Gainesville, GA 30501, 706-754-5313. Wards Funeral Home, 758 Main Street S.W. Gainesville, GA 30501 in charge of arrangements. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit FULKS, Frederick Funeral service for Frederick Fulks will be held Friday, March 20, 2009, 12 noon, at New Life Tabernacle COGIC, 715 Cleveland Ave.
S.E., Atlanta, Georgia, 30354. Interment Lincoln Cemetery. Elder Joseph Hogan, Sr. Pastor. Surviving family: Siblings, Charles Harmon (Fran), Samuel Fulks (Doris), Connie Fowler (Phillip), Jeanette Wiggins, Carolyn Fulks, Henry M.
Fulks (Jean), Jacqueline Fulks, Carey Fulks (Sharon), Gary Fulks, Yvette Hayes (Charles), Clifton Fulks (Diane), Cedric Fulks (Sandra), devoted friends, Barbara Fulks, Debra Jones, and Alice Garrette, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Visitation TODAY 1pm-8pm. Meadows Mortuary 419 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta, Georgia, 30316, 404-522-7478 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit BROWN, Thomas THOMAS WAYNE BROWN Thomas Wayne Brown, age 71 of Monroe, died March 16, 2009. Mr.
Brown was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University and a 32nd Degree Mason with Berkeley Lodge in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He managed electric cooperatives in South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia and served in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard of South Carolina. He was a member of Monroe First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, March 20, 2009 in the Monroe Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Dr.
Glen Money officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Athens. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen Looper and is survived by his wife: Donna W. Brown; children: Connie Leigh Brown of Metairie, LA; Walter Wayne (Wally) Brown of Arlington, VA; sisters: Mrs.
Jean W.K. (Buck) Sexton and Mrs. Betty Charles H. Dounelis, both of Dacusville, SC; brother-in-law: Clayton Looper, also of Dacusville, SC. Flowers are accepted or memorials can be made to: Monroe First Baptist Church Building Fund, Attn: Lisa Garrett, P.O.
Box 351, Monroe, GA 30655, or to: The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia, P.O. Box 49309, Athens, Ga 30604. The family will receive friends from PM on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 823 E. Spring Monroe, Ga 30655. (770) 267-2594.
You may sign our online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obits HAMMOND, William Jr DR. WILLIAM T. HAMMOND JR Dr. William T. Hammond, born October 14, 1945, entered into rest on March 17, 2009.
A Literacy Coordinator with Dekalb County Schools, Dr. Hammond is survived by his wife Brenda C. Hammond; children, Mr. Mrs. Eric K.
Hammond (Nikita), James R. Hammond, and Sheila A. Cost; mother, Ruth K. Hammond; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. A Memorial will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009, 1 PM, St.
Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 55 1 Harwell Rd. NW, Atlanta. Rev. Fr. Jerome McKenna, C.P.
Pastor. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 12:30 PM on the day of service. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Diabetes Society. Services entrusted to Murray Brothers 404-349-3000 mbfh.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit AENCHBACHER, Winfred J. Mr.
Winfred J. Aenchbacher age 80 of Marietta died Thursday, March 12, 2009. A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Carmichael Funeral Home Chapel in Smyrna. The family will receive friends after the service until 4:00 P.M.
A life long resident of Cobb Mr. Aenchbacher was a Master Mason since 1967 at the Marietta Masonic Lodge and a Member of the Iron Workers local 387 for 40 years. He also served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp. in Innsbrook, Austria during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving are: Wife, Betty DeBoard Aenchbacher of Marietta; Son, Wendell Aenchbacher of Talking Rock; Daughter, Linda Aenchbacher of Powder Springs; Grandchildren, Weston and Wyatt Aenchbacher, Maggie Geraghty and Rhett Caseman. The family requests that contributions be made in lieu of flowers to the charity of your choice Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ANGEL, Ralph Ralph Angel, 62 of Austell died Mar. 16, 2009 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit BASS, William Edward Mr. William Edward Bass of Sandy Springs died March 11, 2009. Mr.
Bass was involved with Ministry and building Habitat Houses. His career was with Alabama Power and the Southern Company and following retirement he worked with True Value and Ace Hardware companies. He was a Sunday School Teacher and worked with Group Mission for Youth and was an active member of the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Margaret Bass, sons, William Michael Bass of Sandy Springs, Edward Craig Bass and his wife Lisa Bass of Kennesaw, grandchildren Meredith Bass and Matthew Bass of Kennesaw and his sister Juanita Brown of Birmingham, AL. Memorial services will be held Saturday March 21, 2009 at 2 p.m.
at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandy Springs United Methodist Church Trustees Fund, 86 Mt. Vernon Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt. Vernon Hwy.
Sandy Springs Ex press condolences at a jc.com/obit GARRETT, Fred Fred Garrett, 65 of Hiram died Mar.14, 2009 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ALMOND, Melvin, Jr. Mr. Melvin Gary Almond, passed March 17, 2009. Funeral arrangements announced later. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home, (404)288-7015.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit GERDES, Daniel Daniel T. Gerdes, 83, of Marietta died Tuesday, March 17, 2009. He was born in Queens, New York March 17, 1926 the son of the late Daniel and Ruth Burkle Gerdes. Mr. Gerdes was a retired District Manager for the New York Telephone Company.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Page Gerdes of Marietta; his daughters and son-in-law, Ramona Stroman of Vanning, CA, and Lynn (Darell) Streefkerk of Marietta, GA; his sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald (Maggie) Vandett of Woodstock, GA, and Wally Vandett of Melbourne, FL; his sister, Corinne Pape of Davie, FL; several grandchildren, several great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral services will be Friday March 20, 2009 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Roswell Funeral Home with Father Joseph Aquino officiating. Interment in Green Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Roswell Funeral Home Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HOLLOWAY, Charles Mr. Charles R. Holloway of Forest Park passed away March 18, 2009. Funeral services will held Friday, March 20, 2009, a graveside service at 11:00 am at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Mr. Holloway served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked in the produce business at the State Farmers Market for over 40 years and was an ardent golfer. Mr.
Holloway was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Mrs. J.H. Holloway; sister, Dorothy Bishop and brother, James Holloway and is survived by his sisters, Betty Forrister, Forest Park, Sybil Bell, Vicksburg, MS and Eleanor Crowe, Morrow.
In lieu of flowers contributions should be made to your favorite hospice organization. Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors, Morrow in charge of arrangements. 770-961-2828. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ANDERSON, Ina Ina Margaret Anderson, 92, of Cumming, GA died at Northside Hospital Cherokee on March 18, 2009.
A native Georgian, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Vivian Eison. Her husband, Durrell Anderson also predeceased her. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her daughters, Patricia Clack of Cumming, GA and Brenda (Richard) Matthews of Brookhaven, GA; sister, Joyce Carder of Douglasville, GA; brother, Winfred Eison of Douglasville, GA; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 21, 2009 in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Brookwood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 9:30 11:00 am at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www. mcdonaldandson.com. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit BEAVERS, William WILLIAM H.
BEAVERS William H. Beavers, 62, of Atlanta died March 17, 2009. Mr. Beavers was preceded in death by his parents, Monk and Jane Beavers; and sister, Mary Jane Ware. Survivors include his sister, Gail Walker (Pierce); brother-in-law, Ric Ware; nephews, Mike Dempsey (Bridgett), Bart Dempsey, Brent Currie (Christy), Beau Walker; and niece, Jennifer French (Rick).
Contributions may be made to Combat Casualty Assistance, Navy Marine Corp Relief Society, 875 North Randolph St, Suite 225, Arlington, VA 22203. A memorial service will be Friday, March 20, 2009 at 3 at Arlington Chapel with Rev. Ron Gilreath officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at H.M.
Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ENGLAND, Evelyn Evelyn Strickland England, 1916-2009, died on Wednesday, March 18. A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Mrs. England graduated from Girls' High School and worked for many years at the Georgia Department of Labor, where she retired as assistant Commissioner of Labor. She was a loving and much loved wife, aunt, and friend.
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward P. England and survived by her brother, Dr. W. Earl Strickland; and several nieces and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20th at 1:00 P.M.
in the chapel of A. S. Turner Sons. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to Georgia Public Radio or the American Red Cross.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at A. S. Turner Sons. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit CANTRELL, Ruble, Jr. Ruble L.
Cantrell age 52, passed away March 17, 2009. Ruble was born i Gadsden, AL on December 25, 1956 and moved to Duluth, GA at the age of 5. Ruble graduated from Duluth High School in the year of 1973. Ruble was a member of the Duluth Wildcat football team where he held a scoring record for a number of years as a place kicker and a field goal specialist. He played on offense and defense and was feared by many opponents.
Ruble was employed by Optima EPS Corp. for 28 years as a Design Engineer. Ruble was better known to his co-workers as JR, and to some of his friends, he was known as Junior. Ruble married Christine Kolda i 1987. They had two children, Kelly and Dylan.
He also had a son, Justin, from a previous marriage. Ruble was a member of Auburn Church of God where he was a Sunday School superintendent and was active in church functions. Ruble was an avid football fan and NASCAR race fan. He is survived by his wife, Christine Cantrell, daughter Kelly Cantrell, two sons, Justin and his wife Christina and Dylan Cantrell, two grandchildren Kai and Ayden Cantrell, mother Sara Cantrell, father Ruble Cantrell brother and sister-in-law Brian and Rachelle Cantrell, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded i death by his grandparents, Vi Ora and Milton Cantrell of Duluth.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Suite 260, Duluth, GA 30097. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Friday March 20, 2009 at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel, with Rev. Morri Hansard officiating. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth. The family will receive friends Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory Duluth Chapel 770-476-2535 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit GERMANENKO, Russ Russ Germanenko, age 25 of Gainesville, GA.
(Forsyth County) passed away Monday, March 16, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Crystal Germanenko; son, Bryson Germanenko both of Gainesville, parents, Juri and Valentina Ger- manenko; brother, Michael Ger- manenko all of Wilbraham mother-in-law, Sandra Sharp of Covington, sister-in-law, Candy Strickland of Covington brothers-in-law, Joseph Spain of Covington, GA. and Michael Sharp of Gainesville, GA. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens in Cumming, GA.
The family will receive friends at Byars Funeral Home on Friday, March 20, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.byarsfuneralhome. com. Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of the arrangements, 678-455-5815.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JACKSON, Andrew Andrew Jackson the husband of Mrs. Jeanette Harkness Jackson, McDonough, GA, passed March 17, 2009. Funeral to be announced later. Speer and Speer, McDonough Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JACKSON, Joyce Funeral service for Joyce C. Jackson will be held Friday, March 20, 2009, 11am, St Timothy's Episcopal Church, 2833 Flat Shoals Decatur, Georgia 30034.
Reverend Harold Lockett officiating. Interment Forest Lawn, College Park, GA. Surviving members: daughters, Pamela Adams (John), Donna Poythress, sons, Anthony Poythress, Bernard Poythress (Cheryl), Marcus Jackson (Beverly), 6 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation TODAY 12pm-8pm. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church for the service.
Meadows Mortuary 419 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta, Georgia, 30316, 404-522-7478 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ANDERSON, James, Jr. Mr. James W. Anderson, age 81, of Alpharetta, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2009.
He was predeceased by wife, Patricia Wade Anderson. He is survived by: daughters and sons- in-law, Kris and Fred Fiddelke, Lakeland, FL, Robin and Charlie Edwards, Flowery Branch, GA, Jenny and Scott Tolar, Cedartown, GA and Patty and Adam Garner, Monroe, GA; sons and daughters- in-law, Tracy Anderson, Atlanta, GA, Todd and Denise Anderson, Alpharetta, GA, and Tyson and Maria Anderson, Raleigh, NC; nineteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Anderson was born December 11, 1927 in Forsyth County, GA. He was a veteran of the U.
S. Army. He was a retired salesman. was a member of Buckhead Boys. was a member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Ben Cathey officiating. Interment will be in Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, GA. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m.
until 9:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Peachtree Christian Hospice, 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, GA 30096 in memory of James "Andy" Anderson, Jr. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneral- home.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ESKEW, Ruby Mrs. Ruby Swafford Eskew age 95 of Marietta died Wednesday March 18, 2009.
Funeral services will be held 2 pm Saturday at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw. Rev. Ronnie Cavitt and Rev. Loy Frix officiating. Interment at Pine Ridge Memorial Park.
Born in Cartersville, Mrs. Eskew was a career employee with Davison Department Stores. She was a member of Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church in Apopka, FL. She was preceded in death by her son Jimmy Darrnell. Family members, 2 daughters Margaret Darrnell Barrow of Melbourne, FL, Joyce Darrnell Viceroy of Marietta and son Jimmy Darrnell of Cartersville; 3 sisters Betty Matthews of Kennesaw, Mary Cavitt of Acworth, and Bobbie Naboni of Washington, D.C.; 8 grandchildren Paul and Joseph Viceroy, Kim Boling, John and James Chastain, David Barrow, Glenda and Lucretia Darrnell; 6 Great Grandchildren.
Family will receive friends from 4 till 8 Friday at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home. (770) 422-7299 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit Lorenza Marie MS Lorenza Marie of Stone Mountain, GA, formerly of New Iberia, LA, passed March 9, 2009. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2009 in New Iberia, LA. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Adejia Paul and Windell MD; a daughter, Adrejia LaJoy Ann 3 grandchildren, Devan Christopher and Daniel Jordan a host of nieces, nephews and relatives. Gregory B.
Levett and Sons, Avondale-Scottdale Chapel. 351 N. Clarendon Avenue Scottdale, GA 30079 (404) 294-5500. Visit our website at www.levettfuneralhome.com to extend condolences. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit GOLDEN, Reginald Mr.
Reginald D. Golden of Lithonia passed March 18, 2009. His services will be announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 1876 Second 404-3710772- 3 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JACKSON, Lillie Mrs. Lillie B.
Jackson (Sweet Pea), of 517 Wabash Ave NE Atlanta, the mother of Eugene Jackson and Arnisha Jackson- Gresham and the grandmother of Frederick, Nikario, Crystale Gresham and Valerie Jackson passed March 17, 2009. Funeral services will be announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 1876 Second Ave. 404-371-0772-3 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit GREENE, Marjorie Marjorie Greene, 94, of Stockbridge died March 17, 2009. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JERNIGAN, Alford Graveside Service for Mr.
Alford Jernigan of Decatur, Friday, March 20, 2009; at Carver Memorial Garden, 350 Upper Riverdale Jonesboro. Bishop W. L. Green and Rev. Haywood White, officiating.
Family and friends assemble at the cemetery. Survivors include: mother, Mozell Jernigan Johnson; daughters, Regina Lee, Bernice Evans and Celestine Jernigan; son, Randy Jernigan; and a host of other relatives and friends. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd.
SW (404) 758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit BRADSHAW, David DAVID BRADSHA David Bradshaw, 54, of Atlanta died March 16, 2009. He graduated from The Lovett School and Georgia Southern University. Mr. Bradshaw was also a partner for many years of Federal Stamp and Seal in Atlanta.
He is survived by his daughter, Chelsea Bradshaw; sons, Bill Bradshaw, Palmer Bradshaw; parents, Carolyn and Bill Bradshaw; brothers, Tom Bradshaw, Don Bradshaw; and sister, Carol Miller. Funeral services will be TODAY, March 19, 2009 at 3 o'clock at Patterson's Arlington Chapel. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
Express condolences at ajc.com/obit GRIFFIN, Eddie Funeral Service for Mr. Eddie Paul Griffin of 806 Tift Ave. SW, Friday, March 20, 2009; at Watkins West End Chapel. Rev. Otis Byrd, Sr.
officiating. Rev. Charles Foster, Eulogist. Cortege assemble at the residence. Interment South-View.
Survivors include: wife, Gloria Andrews Griffin; step-children, Glenda Chapman (Ervin), Sharon Williams (Emanuel) and Marcus Andrews; brothers, Alfred L. Griffin, Sr. (Nedra) and Albert Griffin, all of Atlanta, GA; sister, Arnell Smith (Eddie, II) of Detroit, MI; three brothers-in-law; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Wake Service THIS EVENING, 7-8PM at Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel 1003 Ralph D.
Abernathy Blvd. SW (404) 758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit CHATMAN, Jessie Mr. Jessie W. Chatman of Decatur, Ga.
the husband of Mrs. Shirley T. Chatman passed March 18, 2009. Funeral services will be announced by Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 1876 Second Ave.
404-371-0772-3 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit ETHERIDGE, Virginia Virginia Arrington Monroe Etheridge, of Riverdale, passed March 17, 2009. Arrangements entrusted to Williamson Mortuary, LLC. (770) 907-8548. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit CHERRY, Lorena LORENA N. CHERRY Mrs.
Lorena N. Cherry, age 86, of Suwanee, GA passed away peacefully at Canton Nursing Center after a brief illness Monday, March 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by: her husband Ret. Lt. Col.
Charles Cherry; and son-in-law, Mark Helms. She is survived by: daughter, Judy Helms, Canton, GA; grandson, Christopher Helms, Missoula, MT; brother, Kenneth Swann, Ortonville, MI; and other nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cherry was born to Lora Cline Swann and Raymond Carbon Swann in Proctor, NC, one of seven siblings. She was the widow of Charles (Ches) Cherry who died in October 1999 at age 83.
Mr. Mrs. Cherry were residents of Suwanee since the after he retired from the U. S. Army.
In addition to worldwid traveling, Mrs. Cherry enjoyed reading and the friendship of her neighbors and Sunday school group. She was a member of Shadowbrook Baptist Church in Suwanee. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Cemetery in Hayesville, NC.
Friends may visit on Thursday March 19 from 4p.m. 8p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flani- ganfuneralhome.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit FORCE, Howard, Sr.
Mr. Howard Benjamin Force, age 74, of McDonough, GA passed away March 17, 2009 at Emory University Hospital. Mr. Force was born in Sebring, Florida the son of the late Georgia Faye Fortner and Torrence Washington Force. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Force served his country in the US Navy and then graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA. He was a member of the Atlanta Primitive Baptist Church where he served as Treasurer and Deacon. He retired from the Federal Government as an IRS agent after 38 years of service. He was an avid golfer and a Georgia Bulldog Fan.
Mr. Force is survived by his wife, Patricia Rabon Force of McDonough; son and daughter-in-law, Howard Benjamin Force, Jr. and wife, Julie of Stockbridge; grandchildren, Brandon, Sydney and Taylor Force all of Stockbridge; sister, Carole Duke (Payne) of Cedartown, GA; nieces, Mellie (Todd) Justad of Boca Raton, FL and Kim (John) Layden of San Destin, FL. Funeral service for Mr. Force will be Friday, March 20, 2009 11:00 AM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home in McDonough with Elder Patrick McCoy and Elder Hoyt Simms officiating.
Interment will follow at Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6 8:00 PM. Haisten Funeral Home McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JOHNSON, David Mr. David Johnson of Atlanta, GA the husband of Mrs. Ethel M.
Johnson passed March 16, 2009. His funeral will be announced by Gus Funeral Home. Inc. 404-768-2993-4. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit JONES, Lula T.
LULA T. JONES Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Lula T. Jones of 3211 Candace Atlanta, Friday, March 20, 2009; at Friendship Baptist Church, 437 Mitchell St. SW (404) 688-0206.
Dr. Timothy T. Boddie, officiating. Remains in state Cortege assemble at the residence. Interment Lincoln.
Ms. Jones was an educator with the Atlanta Public School System for over 30 years, specializing in French. Survivors include: one niece, Joan Curry of Washington, D.C.; special cousin, Patricia Parker of Atlanta, GA; and a host of other relatives and friends. Willie A. Watkins Historical West End Chapel 1003 Ralph Abernathy Blvd.
SW (404) 758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit GRISSOM, Quinton Celebration of life for Mr. Quinton W. Grissom of 3220 Blackwood College Park, Ga. 30349 will be held Friday, March 20, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
From New Macedonia Baptist Church, 7725 Ga. Hwy 85, Riverdale, Ga. with Pastor Gary T. Anderson officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Remains will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. til the hour of service. He leaves to cherish: son Dominie Grissom; sisters Felicia Grissom, Maria Grissom; nephews Mike Willis Raymond Grissom; brother Brandon Grissom; grandma Julia Grissom; grandpa Marion Grissom; (6) aunts; (8) uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends. 'The cortege will assemble at Henry and Pamela Grissom, 1743 Pinewalk Riverdale, Ga. 30296 at 10:30 a.m.
Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc. 404 -768-2993-4 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit BRUMBALOW, Betty Betty Brumbalow, 75, of Duluth, GA, died March 18, 2009. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19th, at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Norcross. Interment will follow at Duluth City Cemetery.
Mrs. Brumbalow retired from Woolworth Dept. Store after 38 years of service and was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, T.A.
Brumbalow, parents, Ernest Shug Griffin, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Donna Brumbalow of Lawrenceville, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Joy Tom Callahan of Duluth, GA; sister, Patricia Tommie Trotter of Centre, AL; three grandchildren, David Jones and his wife, Shannon. Michelle Robison and her husband, Brad, Dana Jones and Adam Trombly; two great-grandchildren, Madison Jones and Austin Robison; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Ind. Norcross, GA 30092, (770) 448-5757 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit HAYES, Lottie Celebration of life for Mrs.
Lottie B. Strickland Hayes of East Point, Ga. will be held Friday, March 20, 2009 at 1:0 0 p.m. from the Chapel of Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Dr.
East Point, Ga. Visitation services will be held TONIGHT from 7:00 p.m. til 8:0 0 p.m. at our chapel. She leaves to cherish: daughter Janice Renie Walton-Wells; son Mr.
Mrs. Joel B. Walton (Susan); (5) grandchildren; (5) great-grandchildren; (2) sisters; (2) brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends. The cortege will assemble at the chapel at 12:45 p.rn. Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc.
404- 768-2993-4 Express condolences at ajc.com/obit FULKS, Essie Mae Funeral service for Essie Mae Chappell Fulks will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009, 12 noon, at New Life Tabernacle COGIC, 715 Cleveland Ave. S.E., Atlanta, Georgia, 30354. Interment Lincoln Cemetery. Elder Joseph Hogan, Sr. Pastor.
Surviving family: Father, Reddock Shackelford, siblings, Mae Hattie Williams, Roosevelt McDaniel, James McDaniel (Valerie), Tommie James (Gail), Alfred Chappell (Dianne), Cynthia Anyamele (Franklin), Gail Chappell, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Visitation TODAY 1pm-8pm, Meadows Mortuary 419 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta, Georgia, 30316, 404-522-7478. Express condolences at ajc.com/obit.
