Geoffrey Henson
1948 - 2001
Winterville, GA
Geoffrey William Henson, 52, died August 12, 2001. A native of Texas, he was a son of June M. Henson of Winterville and the late Harold J. Henson. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 11:00 AM from the graveside in Arnoldsville Cemetery. Survivors in addition to his mother include 3 sons, Marcelino Roberto Garza, Michael J. Henson and Patrick William Henson, all of Arnoldsville; Sister, Judith Fleming of Winterville and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

June Marian Wapshott Henson
1926 - 2001
June Marian Wapshott Henson, 75, of Arnoldsville, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2001. A native of Worcestshire, England, Mrs. Henson was a daughter of the late William Daly and Doris Louisa Bennett Wapshott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Henson; a son, Geoffrey W. Henson; a sister, Yvonne Wapshott; and a brother, William C. Wapshott. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock on Tuesday at Arnoldsville Cemetery with the Rev. Lem Clark officiating. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and David Fleming, Winterville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Ann Wapshott, Arnoldville, Derek and Margaret Wapshott, Folkston, England; a sister-in-law, Sue Wapshott, Weybridge, England; four grandsons; three great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; and one granddaughter in love, Laurie Lewis. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 Monday evening at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel.

Bill Hembree
1935 - 2001
Athens, GA
Bill Hembree, 66, died December 9, 2001. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the late Felton and Susie Meadow Hembree. He retired from Thomas Textile in 1988 and was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 3:30 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Buford Lockman and Elmer Butler officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Hembree, Mike Hembree, Rusty Hembree, Mitch Teat, Gerald Maddox and Dennis Coker. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Jackie Roberts Hembree; Son and daughter in law, Scott and Sandi Hembree and granddaughter, Taylor; Daughter and son in law, Dennis and Susan Cook and granddaughter, Katie; 2 sisters and brothers in law, Ree and Hubert Logan and Mary Ruth and Sonny Stancell; Brother and sister in law, J.W. and Agnes Hembree; Sister in law, Barbara Roberts Teat; brother in law and caregiver, Larry Roberts and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Hayden James
1942 - 2001
Hayden Edward James, 59, 110 Winterhills Drive, died June 8, 2001. A native of Portsmouth, VA., he was the son of Eleanor Arleen Lucas James, and the late Edward O'Neal James. He was retired from the military, having served two tours in Vietnam and had received the Purple Heart award twice. He was a member of Winterville Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST. Rev. Clifton Barrett will officiate. Interment will be in Arington National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of LZ Friendly and V.A.-P.T.S.D. Clinical Team and Group Members. Survivors include his wife, Diane Reddick James, Winterville; 2 sons, Jeremy E. James and Darin M. James, both of Winterville. 1 brother, Edward O'Neil James, Jr., Savannah; 4 sisters, Harriett Catherine Gonzalez, Tampa, FL.; Cheryle Sharon Lee, Comer; Arleen Eleanor James, Abilene, KS.; Debbie Lee Kirkpatrick, Tampa. Flowers are accepted or contributions may be made to: LZ Friendly, P.O. Box 6303 Athens,, GA 30604 The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 9 P.M. Monday. Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Monroe Johnson
1928 - 2001
Arnoldsville, GA
Monroe Johnson, 72, died August 17, 2001. A native of Asheville, NC, he was a son of the late Clarence Monroe Johnson, Sr. and Billie Ethel McKain Johnson. He had made his home in this area since 1953. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BS degree in Agriculture. Mr. Johnson was a member of the UGA Touchdown Club and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. Peter Courtney officiating. Interment will be in Oconee Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Warren Chandler, Wayne Chandler, Wesley Chandler, Russell Carter, Richard Carter and Benny Barrett. Survivors include his wife, Eva Tilton Johnson; Daughter, Lane Johnson of Arnoldsville and sister, Fran Johnson of Atlanta. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Tommie Lee Jones
1917 - 2001
Tommie Lee Jones, 84, of Athens passed away Saturday, October 6, 2001. A native of Spray, NC, Mr. Jones was a son of the late Ulrich and Teressa Shockley Jones. He was a retired Baptist minister, having served at Winterville Baptist Church, Plains Baptist Church, Center Baptist Church, and Corinth Baptist Church. He was a Boy Scout leader during his time in Plains, GA. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Richard McFall officiating. Survivors include his wife, Louise Rice Jones, Athens; two brothers, Louis Jones, Burlington, NC, Lawson Jones, Eden, NC; one sister, Mildred Cassell, Eden, NC; three sisters-in-law, Mary Cleveland, Gainesville, Sue Harris, Athens, Kathryn Dreher, Mystic, CT; and a brother-in-law, Major B. Rice, Sr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or charity of your choice. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, West, Bogart, is in charge of arragements.

Rose Lane
1916 - 2001
Hull, GA
Rose Smith Lane, 85, died November 12, 2001. A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late James T. and Leola Sailors Smith and widow of Coy P. Lane. She was retired from Superior Pants with 20 years of service and was a member of West End Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 3:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Revs. Larry Elliott and Lee Hunter officiating. Interment will be in Diamond Hill Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Power, Ric Power, Roger Suddeth, Steve Bates, Tom Patterson and Scott Turner. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Whitworth Sunday School Class and Senior Adults of West End Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter in law, James and Barbara Lane of Athens; 2 daughters and sons in law, Dolores and Frank Stevens of Lexington and Patricia and Dwight Whitlow of Pace, FL; 2 sisters, Margie Patterson of Hull and Mae Southard of Thousand Oaks, CA; Stepbrother, Cliff Hamby, Sr. of Athens; 7 grandchildren, Tamara Doolittle, Tonja Stevens, Lane Whitlow, Ken Whitlow, Michael Whitlow, Michelle Doster and Phil Lane; 9 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST is in charge of arrangements.

Era Ledford
1905 - 2001
Athens, GA
Era Ledford, 96, died December 30, 2001. A native of Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Sarah Evans Hill and widow of Eddie Ledford. She was retired from Thomas Textile and was a member of Whitehall Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 2, 2001 at 12:00 Noon at Lord and Stephens Chapel, EAST with Rev. Buford Lockman officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Leon Whitehead, Edward Seabolt, Jack Evans, James Drake, Charles McGalliard and Gerald Maddox. Survivors include a daughter, June Lazenby of Augusta; 2 sons, Jimmy Ledford of Winterville and Eddie Elbert Ledford of El Paso, TX; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Road, Smyrna, GA, 30080.

Julia Lord
1901 - 2001
Watkinsville, GA
Julia Jones Lord, 100, died August 6, 2001. A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Abe and Nancy (Tannie) Malcom Jones and the widow of Robert Otha Lord. She was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters and granddaughter, Jan Dawson. Mrs. Lord was a lifetime member of Union Christian Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 8, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Union Christian Church with Rev. Keith Weekley officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Dickens, Doug Dickens, Mark Dawson, Larry Allen, Henry Lord and Montgomery Shelnutt. Survivors include her children, Charlotte and Ruhl Dawson of Watkinsville and Neal and Ann Lord of Bishop; Grandchildren, Randy and Jeannie Dawson, Ron and Nan Deal and Mickey and Karen Smith; Great-grandchildren, Lauren Deal and Ryan Smith and a large number of nieces and nephews. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Union Christian Church Cemetery Fund. The family will recive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

Esco Long
1913 - 2001
Athens, GA
Esco "Papa" Long, 88, of 405 Holman Avenue, died Friday, September 21, 2001 after a brief illness. Mr. Long was a native of Rabun County and had resided in Clarke County for the last 65 years. He was a retired brick mason, employed by the University of Georgia, and was a lifetime member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen. He was a member of West End Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years and was affectionately known as "Papa" Long. Services will be Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 3:00 PM at West End Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Elliott officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will the deacons and the Alpha Sunday School Class of West End Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Vinson Long of Athens; Daughter and son in law, Teressa and Melton "Smiley" Schultz of Winterville; Son and daughter in law, Melton and Rea Long of Athens; Grandchildren, Phyllis and Ray Ginn of Watkinsville, Jimmy and Kathy Schultz of Comer, Randy and Tanya Long of Danielsville and Tracy Long of Athens; Great grandchildren, Renee Ginn of Watkinsville, Maggie and Billy Mauldin of Statham; Great great grandchild, Will Mauldin of Statham and several nieces and nephews. Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to West End Baptist Church, 890 Boulevard, Athens, GA, 30601. The family is at the home of Teressa and Smiley Schultz, 1300 Athens Road, Winterville, and will receive family and friends at the funeral home Saturday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST in charge of arrangements.

Ethel Logan
1907 - 2001
Athens, GA
Sarah Ethel Logan, 94, died December 5, 2001 in Sun City West, AZ. A native of Crawfordville, GA, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Mamie Lou Nash Sherrer and widow of Joseph Harley Logan. A longtime resident of Athens, Mrs. Logan was a retired teacher and member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Interment will be in Phillips Mill Church Cemetery, Wilkes County. Survivors include a son and daughter in law, Gerald L. and Barbara West of Surprise, AZ; 2 stepsons and spouses, James Feldman and Frances Logan of Decatur and Joseph Clayton and Pat Logan of Boone, NC; Sister, Marcia Griffith Long of Athens; 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, niece, Pricilla Maxwell and 2 nephews, Dewey Johnson and Charle Sherrer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Tuesday at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prince Avenue Baptist Church, 595 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, 30601.

Erica Murray
1977 - 2001
Erica Jo Murray, 24, of 1615 White Oak Drive, died December 6, 2001. A native of Athens, Ohio, she was a daughter of Candace Stoffel of Statham and Dr. David Stoffel of Athens. A 1995 honor graduate of Cedar Shoals, and a 1999 honor graduate of the University of Georgia, she recently completed her Master's Degree from the University of Georgia. Mrs. Murray was the Choral Director at West Jackson Middle School for two years, and was currently employed with South Gwinnett High School, also as Choral Director. Locally, she was active with the Masters Hall Singers at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Vocal Ensemble. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, Athens and was preceded in death by her sister, Andrea Stoffel, in December, 1999. Memorial services will be held Monday, December 10, 2001, at 4:30 PM at Central Presbyterian Church. Dr. Robert Bohler, Jr. and Rev. Joe M. Hughes will officiate. Survivors in addition to her parents include a husband, Thomas Murray; and grandmother, Betty Rike of Paulding, Ohio. The family will receive friends Sunday evening at the residence of Candace Stoffel, 400 Birchfield Drive, Statham, and in the social center of Central Presbyterian Church, following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Erica Murray and Andrea Rae Stoffel Scholarship Fund, c/o Central Presbyterian Church, 380 Alps Road, PO Box 5575, Athens, GA 30604. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.

Ann Marchbanks
1941 - 2001
Lexington, GA
Ann Marchbanks, 60, of 748 Sandy Cross Road, died August 10, 2001. A native of Clarke County, she was a resident of Oglethorpe County for the last five years. She was a daughter of Melvin McIntire of Lexington and the late Addie Bridges McIntire, and was a member of Glade United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2001, at 1:00 PM at Glade United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Bridges Cemetery. Survivors in addition to her father include three daughters, Vicki Bowman of Albany, NY, Lori Dooly of Buford, Becky Seawright of Jefferson; son, Gary Infinger of Snellville; brother, Larry Munday of Lexington; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ida Matthews
1912 - 2001
Athens, GA
Ida T. Matthews, 88, died August 29, 2001. A native of Griffin, GA, she was a daughter of the late James Walter and Jane Napier Touchstone. A resident of Flowery Branch for a number of years, she was retired from South Hall County High School and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Gainesville. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at 2:00 PM from the graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Moore
1904 - 2001
Martha W. Moore, 97, of Sandy Cross Community, died September 28, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mae Stevens Whitehead and widow of Austin Moore. She was a retired school teacher, having taught in Oglethorpe County from 1953 - 1970 and was a member of Sandy Cross Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 2:00 PM at Sandy Cross Baptist Church with Revs. George Hall and Clayton Sanders officiating. Interment will be in Stevens Family Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter and son in law, Anne M. and Larry Vaught and 2 grandchildren, Julie Vaught and Karen Vaught of Galivants Ferry, SC, nieces, l nephew and many special cousins and friends. Memorials may be made to Sandy Cross Baptist Church or Oglethorpe County Library. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Brooks Smith-Murray
1912 - 2001
Lexington, GA
Mrs. Mary B. Murray, 89, died October 19, 2001 at her home in Lexington. A native of Oglethorpe County, Lexington, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Gladys Crawford Brooks and widow of Robert Hoke Smith. She married William G. Murray in 1990. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Louise Brooks Brown, 2 brothers, Robert F. (Bobby) and Thomas Crawford Brooks. Mrs. Murray received her education at Meson Academy, Shorter College in Rome, GA and the University of Georgia. Music was her profession, having been a teacher of piano and a church organist for over sixty-five years. She willingly shared her talent whenever and wherever she could. Mrs. Murray was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Oglethorpe County, The Kettle Creek Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington, GA and other heraldry organizations. She was the Chapter President of Historic Oglethorpe County, Inc., and served these organizations in many capacities. Mrs. Murray was an active member of Lexington Baptist Church, having joined this church in 1923. Since 1971, she has been the church organist and pianist, the year she and Mr. Smith returned to Lexington from Perry, GA to spend their retirement years. She was lovingly spoken of as "Mary Music". One of her many pleasures she enjoyed with her talent was the monthly visit to Quiet Oaks Nursing Home to play the piano and entertain the patients. She played in 1988 for the dedication of the building and there after every month. Mrs. Murray is survived by her husband, William G. Murray, a stepson, Gordon Murray, Astoria, OR, a brother and sister-in-law, C. Clifford and Olga S. Brooks, Crawford, GA, a sister-in-law, Amelia R. Brooks, Conyers, GA, several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews. "Tup" as she was lovingly called, will always live in the hearts of her nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. The funeral will be held at Lexington Baptist Church on Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 3:00 PM with The Revs. Harry Warren, George M. Hall, Jack Lindsay and Billy Tucker officiating. Interment will be in Clark Cemetery, Lexington, GA. Pallbearers will be grand nephews, Charles Simpson, Chuck Brooks, Bobby Cook, William F. Paine, Lynn Townsend, Brooks Brown, a dear cousin, Charles R. Crawford and a dear friend, Wade Grant. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of Lexington Baptist Church, members of the Coworkers Sunday School Class, members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and members of the Kettle Creek Chapter Daughters American Revolution. In lieu of flowers, if you so desire, please honor the memory of Mary Brooks Murray by making a contribution to the Carillon Fund, Lexington Baptist Church, PO Box 302, Lexington, GA, 30648.

Nellie Norman
1920 - 2001
Dateline: Lexington
Nellie Norman, 81, of 46 Norman Lane, died September 22, 2001. A native and longtime resident of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Lee and Mamie Harris Clark Norman. She was a member of Pentecost Chapel Congregational Holiness Church. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 24, 2001, at 10:00 AM at Pentecost Chapel Congregational Holiness Church. Revs. Tye Sorrow and Butch Roberts will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a sister, Laura Palmer of Lexington; numerous nieces and nephews. Nephews and great nephews will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted as well as memorials to Pentecost Chapel Congregational Holiness Church. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Lord and Stephens Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Paul E. (Bobby) Ogle
1934 - 2001
Winterville, Georgia
Paul E. (Bobby) Ogle, 66, of Grove Chapel Church Road, Winterville, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2001. A native and lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, Mr. Ogle was a son of the late Wade and Pearl Chambers Ogle. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Mr. Ogle was retired from Westinghouse / ABB after 27 years. He was a member of Grove Chapel Congregational Holiness Church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Grove Chapel Congregational Holiness Church with the Revs. Raymond Duncan and Jim Gilstrap officiating. Interment will follow in the chuch cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mamie Callaway Ogle, Winterville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Sam Christian, Winterville, Teresa and Larry Prather, Winterville; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Karen Ogle, Winterville; a brother, Howard Ogle, Winterville; two sisters, Mattie Lee Palmer, Winterville, Pearlie Mae Brooks, Athens; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Eric Christian, Kevin Christian, Rusty Prather, Frankie Ogle, Scott Fleming, and Kelly Slayton. The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, EAST, Friday evening from 7:00 until 9:00. Memorial contributions can be made to Grove Chapel Congregational Holiness Church, c/o Lisa Carter, 275 Meyer Farm Road, Winterville, GA 30683. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Payne
1931 - 2001
Athens, GA
Doris N. Payne, 70, loving mother and grandmother, died November 12, 2001. A native of Alleghany County, VA, she was a daughter of the late B.C. and Wyomia West Nelson and widow of LTC Kenneth L. Payne. A former resident of Virginia, she was a member of Good News Christian Four Square Church, and had made her home in Athens since 1995. Graveside services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Survivors include 2 sons, Ken Payne of Athens and Kermit Payne of Phoenix, AZ; Brother, Bud Nelson of Middleberg, FL; Grandchildren, Lynn Parham of Atlanta, Matthew Payne of Athens and Kristen, Micheal and Nicole Payne of Donalsonville, GA and cousin, Shirley Bruffey of Covington, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon International Society or Good News Christian Four Square Church, 214 Lexington Avenue, Covington, VA, 24426. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST is in charge of arrangements.

Pearl (Trick) Coffey Palmer
1917 - 2001
Pearl (Trick) Coffey Palmer, 84, of Palmer Road, Lexington, passed away Friday, December 28, 2001. A native of Oglethorpe County, Mrs. Palmer was a daughter of the late Thomas Virgil and Hattie Thomas Byrum Coffey. She was member of Pentecost Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock on Sunday from Pentecost Chapel with the Revs. Tye Sorrow, Mark Palmer, and Butch Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Okee H. Palmer, Lexington; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles E. and Hilda Palmer, Lexington, Gary and Naomi Palmer, Crawford, Marvin and Brenda Palmer, Statham; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Lee Thaxton, Randy Palmer, Lamar Aaron, Donny Palmer, Greg Sisk, and Matthew Watkins. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7 until 9 at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Oglethorpe Chapel.