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Filename: B6-METRO-AJCD0102-AJCD DateTime created: Jan 1 2007 Username: SPEED7 Magenta Black 6B AJCD AJCD0102 Tuesday, Jan 02, 2007 METRO 6B B6 Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ajc.com AULT, Richard FAMILY-PLACED DEATH NOTICES BROWN, Luther Mr. Luther Brown passed December 30, 2006. Funeral arrangements announced later. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home 404-288-7015.

Express condolences at ajc.comobits Make it nutritious. Make it delicious. Make it quick. C0PPAGE, Tommie Mr. Tommie Coppage of Conyers, GA passed January 1, 2007.

Services announced later by Gregory B. Levett Sons, Inc. Dekalb Chapel (404) 241-5656. Express condolences at ajc.comobits DEAN, Sylvester Mr. Sylvester Dean, of Bronx, NY, passed away on December 27, 2006.

Graveside services will be held TODAY at 1 2 Noon at Lincoln Cemetery, Atlanta, GA. Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 404-349-3000. Express condolences at ajc.comobits ELKINS, Billy Rev. Billy Joe Elkins, age 81, of Forest Park, died December 30, 2006. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Pierce.

He is survived by his wife, Elma Lee Chambers Elkins, Forest Park; children, Sue Southard, Cascade, VA, Frederick Elkins, Danville, VA, Rick Elkins, Cascade, VA, Glenna McNeal, Cascade, VA, Louise Laskey, Locust Grove, John Aug-ney Newport, Stockbridge, Elberta Fox, Griffin, Debra Corbissero, Forest Park, Milford Ray Ooten, Laurel, MS; brothers, Oral Elkins, Harold Elkins, William Elkins; sisters, Geneva Hassay, Phyllis Litavetz, Betty Rice, Patty Maynard, a host of grand and great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Morrow Chapel of Pope Dickson Son, 3-5 PM, Tuesday, January 2, 2007. The family will receive friends at the Jones Son Funeral Home in Oneida, TN, Thursday, January 4, 2007 from 6-8 PM. The funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Jones Son Funeral Home at 1 PM, Friday, January 5, 2007, with Rev. Gaylon Sharpe officiating.

Interment will follow in Strunk Cemetery. Pope Dickson Son Morrow, 770-961-2700. Express condolences at ajc.comobits DUNN, Lettie Lettie Burkett Dunn, 91, of Lilburn, died December 30, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Dunn and is survived by sons, David Burkett, Billy Ray Burkett and Charles Burkett; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 11 a.m.

in the R.T. Patterson Chapel. Private interment at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery, Marietta. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at R.T.

Patterson Funeral Home, Lilburn (770) 923-2940. Express condolences at ajc.comobits FLEMING, Fannie Mrs. Fannie Hollis Fleming of 2141 Sprin-dale Rd. 214, Atlanta passed December 31 2006. Willie A.

Watkins Funeral Home (Family Owned and Operated) (404) 758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.comobits FLIPPIN, Myrna Funeral services for Myrna Ann Flippin will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3 in the chapel of Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home. Interment, Forest Hills. The family will receive friends TODAY, 6-8 p.m.

at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, 770-631-9171. Express condolences at ajc.comobits FOUTS, Bennie Mrs. Bennie Mrs. Bennie Ruth Ashe Fouts died December 31 2006. She was born on July 29, 1924 in Gainesville, GA to Benjamin and Laura Ashe.

As a young adult, Mrs. Fouts attended Young Harris College in Young Harris, GA and worked as a newspaper Society Editor. After her marriage, she worked as a bank teller and a secretary. A life-long Methodist, Mrs. Fouts was active in her church singing in the choir, at one time serving as a church secretary, and serving as a pastor's wife.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years, Rev. Claude Fouts; sister, Grace Boynton. Mrs. Fouts is survived by daughters, Carol Stephen Krau, Barbara Fouts Flicek; son, David Christopher Sherri Fouts; 7 grandchildren, Vanessa Krau, Jeremy Krau Timothy Krau, Kara Haskins and Kelli Flicek, Nicho-laus Fouts and Reillie Fouts; nephew, Benny Boynton; and several other nieces and nephews. A service of celebration of Mrs.

Fout's life will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Philadelphia United Methodist Church in Conyers, GA with Rev. Daniel T. Wilson and Rev. Thomas Bridges officiating; interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Scot Ward's Harry White Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Philadelphia United Methodist Church. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.ScotWard.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services Harry White Chapel, Conyers, 770-483-7216.

Express condolences at ajc.comobits GRIMES, Sam Mr. Sam Grimes passed December 28, 2006. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 1 :00 p.m. from Mt. Patmos Baptist Church.

Rev. Raleigh Rucker, Pastor, officiating. Interment, Forest Hills Cemetery. Survivors are three daughters, five sons, one sister, two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held tonight from 5:00 p.m.

until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please assemble at 1626 West-wood Avenue at 12 noon. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home, 404-288-7015. Express condolences at ajc.comobits HAND, Minnie Minnie Hand age 89, of Decatur, Georgia, died Saturday, December 30, 2006.

She was predeceased by her husband, Sam Hand and daughter, Nancy Echols. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Sam Benson, Decatur; sisters, Nell Crowder, AL, Elizabeth Vanness, FL; sister-in-law, Anice Roberson, AL; grandchildren, Rebecca Benson, Cheri Pierce; greatgrandchildren, Maria Pierce, Celia Moore, Dylan and Sam Pierce; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hand was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was known by her grandchildren as "Granny She will be deeply missed by her family. Funeral services will be held at p.m.

Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Elmwood Chapel in Birmingham, AL. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends locally on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 4- 6 p.m. at Wages Snellville Chapel. Elmwood Chapel will handle the funeral services in Birmingham (205) 251-7227.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel. 770-979-3200. www.wagesfuneralhome.com Wages ronERAi, nr. TfJTAL FUNERAL CMS Express condolences at ajc.comobits HARDIN, Eva Funeral services for Ms.

Eva Burch Hardin will be held Thursday January 4, 2007 at 11am at the Inman United Methodist Church. Rev. Royeese Stowe will officiate. Interment church yard. Family will receive friends Wednesday January 3, 2007 from 5- 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Inman United Methodist Church Building Fund, 151 Hill's Bridge Rd, Fayetteville, Ga 30215. Carl J. Mowell Fayetteville 770-461-7641 Express condolences at ajc.comobits ON THE WEB: To view family-placed death notices, news obituaries and find past obituaries or death notices Visit www.ajc.comobits A COMPLETE LISTING BY FUNERAL HOME CARMICHAEL-HEMPERLEY FLIPPIN, Myrna COMFORTER F.H. FEDOTA, Joseph CREMATION SOCIETY, SOUTH LEVINE, Laura CROWELL BROTHERS SCHOENHERR, Floyd, Jr. DANIEL'S FUNERAL HOME FINLEY, James ALFONSO DAWSON MORTUARY BARNES, Richard POPE DICKSON SON ELKINS, Billy Joe DRESSLER'S JEWISH F.C.

LA VINE, Dorothy FLANIGAN F.H. CREMATORY Belle H. GRINER FUNERAL HOME JAMES, Johnny HAISTEN FUNERAL HOME AULT, Richard SAPP, VernaMae HARVEY-YOUNG F.H. TOMBLIN, Dorothy BILL HEAD FUNERAL HOME HAZELRIGS, Willie Maude HINES HOME OF FUNERALS WHITE, Christopher G.B. LEVETT SONS BAILEY, Elvis HOLMES, Anthony NASH, Anna Mcdonald son PAYNE, Warren CARL J.

MOWELL SON HARDIN, Eva MURRAY BROTHERS AVERY, Shelie R. BAUGH, Henry B. BOYD, Willie, Jr. DEAN, Sylvester H.M. PATTERSON SONS MCDONALD, Margaret MIZE, Edwin STEIGLITZ, Ruth WALKER, Roberta R.T PATTERSON F.H.

DUNN, Lettie B. SMITH, Charles H. RALEIGH RUCKER F.H. BROWN, Luther BRYANT, Willie CARR, Johnny GRIMES, Sam JAMES, Willie JOHNSON, Christopher Jr. JOHNSON, Eva L.

REID, Baby Octavious RISINAMODZI, Joice ROBINSON, Brittany SMITH, Willie H. ST. FLEUR, Eddy A. WHITE, Terrence (T.D.) SANDY SPRINGS F.H. DOUGHTIE, George R.

SELLERS BROTHERS NORWOOD, John WEST, Beatrice W. SPEER SPEER JESTER. Mary Ruth TIM STEWART F.H. BAILEY, Doris Lee KITCHENS, Jesse Lee GUS THORNHILL'S F.H. HAWKINS, Robert, Jr.

HILLERY, Dr. Jacqueline MOTES, Curtis DONALD TRIMBLE MORT. ANDREWS, Carlton WHITLOCK, Walter A.S. TURNER SONS CRAWLEY, Carmelite MUNN, Margaret (Mollie) SAMPLER, Jane WAGES SONS NOBLE, Rupert TOM M. WAGES CARTER, Barbara HAND, Minnie H.

WARD W. ELLISON MITCHELL, Sammy Lee HORIS A. WARD CALLAHAN, James H. MONTGOMERY, Essie SPENCER, Robert SCOT WARD F.H. FOUTS, Bennie WILLIE A.

WATKINS F.H. BEASLEY, Joann FLEMING, Fannie H. MERRITT, Annie Lue "Sis" O'CONNER, Daniel TERRELL, Charles WILLIAMS MORTUARY YOUNG, Sam Lee, Sr. WILLIS FUNERAL HOME PRUITT, Annie Sue YOUNG F.H. ATLANTA BARLOW, Pearl ANDREWS, Carlton Homegoing Services for Mr.

Carlton Andrews, of Atlanta, GA, will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 2:30 PM at the chapel of Donald Trimble Mortuary with Rev. Richard D. Winn, officiating. Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens. He is survived by father, Mr.

Charlie Lee Andrews; four brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Early F. (Susie) Andrews, Mr. Billy Andrews; (his twin), Mr.

Carl Andrews, Mr. Reginald Andrews; four sisters, Mr. and Mrs. George (Charlene) Meadows, Ms. Dianne Mizell, Ms.

Annette Andrews, Ms. Regina Andrews; one great aunt, Mrs. Georgia Sanders of Enterprise, Alabama; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Family and friends will assemble at 1 0 Moreland Avenue NE, Atlanta at 1 :30 PM. Donald Trimble Mortuary, 1876 Second Avenue, 404-371-0772-3.

Express condolences at ajc.comobits "Honor your loved ones with more than just words" purchase a photo for your funeral notice in memoriam or cards of thanks. Available from your Funeral Director and ajc 404-526-5271 BRYANT, Willie Mr. Willie Bryant passed December 31, 2006. Funeral arrangements announced later. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home 404-288-7015.

Express condolences at ajc.comobits CALLAHAN, James James Henry Callahan, age 85, of Decatur, passed away on December 30, 2006. Predeceased by his wife Vera M. Callahan in 1989. Mr. Callahan is survived by his sons, Robert Wayne Emily Callahan of Richardson, TX, Gerald Keith Melissa Callahan of Wylie, TX, 7 grandchildren, Robert Callahan Carmella Callahan, Gloria Hamilton, Marlena Martinez, Jacob, Justin, and Jarrod Callahan, 4 great-grandchildren, sisters, Elmina Moody, and Ellen Moody, several nieces and nephews, and special friend Hazel Dobbs and her family.

Funeral services for Mr. Callahan will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 1 1 :00 a.m. at Ward's Fairview Chapel, with Mr. Fred Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday January 2, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 672648, Marietta, GA 30006. Horis A.

Ward Fairview Chapel, 770-474-1231. Express condolences at ajc.comobits CARR, Johnny Mr. Johnny Carr passed January 1 2007. Funeral arrangements announced later. Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home 404-288-701 5.

Express condolences at ajc.comobits CARTER, Barbara Barbara Carter, age 69 of Lawrenceville, Georgia, died Saturday, December 30, 2006. She is survived by her husband, J. Sid Carter; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Geoff Elliott, Lilburn; brother, Bill Den-son, Marietta; sister, Betty Gilley, Buchanan; and grandson, Bradley Carter Elliott. Mrs. Carter was an active member of Sunrise Baptist Church, her Sunday school class and the Senior Choir.

She was an avid card player, and belonged to several bridge groups. Her cheerful attitude and courage were an inspiration to many. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother; a friend to all she met and will be dearly missed by all. Funeral services will be held at Sunrise Baptist Church at 11 am, Wednesday, January 3, 2007, with Dr. David Poe officiating.

Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, Snellville Chapel, 7 70-9 79-3 200. www.wagesfuneralhome.com Wages rt'WERAL nr.

TOTAL FUNERAL CARE Express condolences at ajc.comobits CRAWLEY, Carmelite Mrs. Carmelite Elizabeth "Bette" Crawley, 73, of Atlanta, died Saturday, December 30, 2006. Bette was born in Atlanta on May 24, 1933, the youngest of five children of the late Thomas Gourrier Ware, Sr. and Mary Alyce Wright Ware. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas Gourrier Ware and Edward Wright Ware, and her daughter, Catharine Carmelite Crawley.

Surviving Mrs. Crawley are her husband of 50 years, Lindsey Hurtel Crawley, her sister, Mary Alyce Ware; her brother and sister-in-law, Charles Stone and Patricia Ware; her son, Lindsey Hurtel Crawley, her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Eliza Crawley and Alan David Markowitz; numerous nieces and nephews; and two grandchildren, Rebecca Catharine Wiles and Nathan Mahone Markowitz. Bette was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and attended Georgia State University. She and her husband Lindsey were married on August 25, 1956. Bette was an accomplished seamstress; she also worked for many years as an executive secretary and retired from Wachovia Bank.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday evening, January 1 st from 5 7 PM and from 11-1 PM Tuesday with services following in the chapel of A. S. Turner Sons at 1 PM. Rev. Monsignor Paul Fogarty will officiate.

Interment Westview Cemetery. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Crawley's memory to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 7000, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007-8000. A.

S. Turner Sons, 2773 N. Decatur Decatur, GA 30030. (404) 292-1551. Express condolences at ajc.comobits DOUGHTIE, George George Roberts Doughtie Sr.

age 87, died Sunday night December 31, 2006 after suffering a stroke on December 25. George was born and raised in Columbus, GA, son of Charles E. and Pearl H. Doughtie. He graduated from the Engineering School of Auburn University at age 19.

George served in World War II as a Captain in the United States Army, 309th Engineer Combat Battalion and was awarded the Silver Star for "gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany, November 20, He fought in eight campaigns including African-Middle Eastern and Central Europe, and the Battle of the Bulge. George worked for Atlanta Sheet Metal Company for 20 years and also for the City of Atlanta Engineering Dept. where he retired after 21 years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Suzanne Schilling Doughtie; 3 sons and their spouses, George and Libby Doughtie, Gainesville, Chris and Frankie Doughtie, Atlanta and Sim and Tricia Doughtie, Lilburn; and seven grandchildren, Shawn Doughtie, Alpharetta, Scott Doughtie, Duluth, Brian and Danielle Doughtie, Gainesville, Amy and Shawn Ansbro, Gainesville, Sean and Michelle Doughtie, Dunwoody, Megan Doughtie, Atlanta and Josh Doughtie, Atlanta; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 4, 2007 at a.m.

in Arlington Memorial Park, with military honors. Dr. Al Clarke officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America, 2250 N. Druid Hills suite 250, Atlanta, 30329.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening January 3 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Sandy Springs Chapel, 136 Mt. Vernon Sandy Springs, 404-255-8511. Express condolences at ajc.comobits EXPRESS YOUR CONDOLENCES For information regarding our on-line obits Please call our Paid Notices Department at 404-526-5271 51 Thursdays Shop smarter, eat healthier and entertain more easily, plus enjoy tips on beers, wines and beverages with features including: Tne 5:30 Challenge From the Menu of What Can I Bring? Fit to Eat Dear Food Goddess SUBSCRIBE TODAY: 404-522-4141 OR ajcdelivers.com RICHARD ANDREW "Dick" AULT, SR Richard Andrew "Dick" Ault, Sr, age 71, passed away December 31 2006 at his residence in Hamilton, Ga.

He was born August 23, 1935 to the late Arthur and Ruby Scarbrough Ault. As a native of Knoxville, Mr. Ault was an avid VOLS fan. He served his country in the US Navy for nine years. He retired from Ziegler Tools Distribution after 36 years of service.

He was a graduate of Kirkman High School in Chattanooga, Tenn. He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Betty Joyce Ault. Survivors include son, Richard "Rick" Ault of Hamilton; daughters, Gayle Albers of McDonough and Deborah Ault of Hamilton. Stepbrothers, Claude McCuiston of Knoxville, and Bill McCuiston of Marietta; Grandchildren, Amy and Jason Albers; several cousins, nieces and nephews also surviving. Funeral service will be held Wednesday January 3, 2007 at 1 1 from the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev's Warren Green and Donnie Noble officiating.

Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park at The family will receive friends Tuesday January 2, 2007 from til at the funeral home. Haisten Funeral Home 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway South McDonough, Ga. 30253, haistenfunerals.com Express condolences at ajc.comobits AVERY, Shelia Miss Shelia R. Avery of East Point, GA passed away on December 31, 2006. Plans later.

Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 404-349-3000. mbfh.com Express condolences at ajc.comobits BAILEY, Doris Doris Lee Stowe Bailey, age 67 of Dacula, died Sunday, December 31, 2006. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in the Lawrenceville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home. Rev.

Alan Hall will officiate. Burial Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Auburn. Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Bailey was a homemaker, poultry grower, seamstress and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church, where she was church Treasurer for 19 years. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruby Lois Knight.

Mrs. Bailey is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roger Bailey, Dacula; children, Paula Gene Swancey, Carnesville, Kim Bailey, Dacula, Ginger Bill Greeson, Auburn, Joel Kendra Bailey, Dacula; sisters, Johnnie Verleen Albea, Winder, Mary Louise Eberhart, Marietta; grandchildren, Bailey Norman, Rolfe Norman, Jean Raquel Swancey, Daniel Swancey, Erica Frachiseur, Elly Frachiseur, Brandy Vater, Holly Greeson, Ryan Bailey; several nieces and nephews. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville, Ga 30045. 770-962-3100. Please sign online guest registry www.

stewarfh.com Express condolences at ajc.comobits BAILEY, Elvis Homegoing services for Mr. Elvie Bailey, Jr. of Tucker, GA. will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2006, 1:00 PM at Salem Baptist Church, 4700 Church Lilburn, GA. Pastor Richard B.

Haynes officiating. Interment church cemetery. Wake TONIGHT 7PM-8PM in our chapel. Survivors are mother, Lula Mae Bailey; loving companion, Vivian; three children, Cynthia (Kevin) Williams, Timothy Peeples and Tedra (La-mont) Cotton; three sisters, Barbara A. (Willie) Crawford, Shirley (Mozell) Peters and Mary Joyce (Peter) Smith; one brother, Gregory L.

Bailey, two aunts, Jessie Bonner and Annie B. Bailey; uncle, Albert Bailey and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family will assemble at 1944 Herbert Drive, Tucker, GA at 1 2:00 Noon, Wednesday. Gregory B. Levett Sons, Inc.

Avondale-Scottdale Chapel, 351 N. Clarendon Scottdale, GA(404)294-5500. Express condolences at ajc.comobits BARLOW, Pearl Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Barlow of 1507 Mims S.W., will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 12 noon, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 17 Meldon S.E., Rev.

01. Blackshear, pastor and officiating. Interment, Westview Cemetery. Remains placed in state at 11 a.m. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.

Annie Coverson Lee; one brother, 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends will assemble at the residence at 11:00 a.m. Young Funeral Home, 1107 Hank Aaron SW, 404-523-6606. Express condolences at ajc.comobits BARNES, Richard Mr. Richard Barnes of Austell, Ga oassed away December 31 2006.

His funeral services will be announced later by Alfonso Dawson Mortuary 404-691 -381 0 Express condolences at ajc.comobits BAUGH, Henry Mr. Henry B. Baugh of Decatur, GA passed away on January 1, 2007. Plans later. Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel 404-349-3000.

mbfh.com Express condolences at ajc.comobits BEASLEY, Joann Ms. Joann Beasley of 433 Bakers Cir. NW. Homegoing Celebration Wednesday, January 3, 2007 1 :00 at Salem Bible Church, 2283 Baker Rd. NW.

Rev. Jasper Williams, Jr. Pastor. Interment Lincoln. Remains in state 12:00 Noon.

Cortege assemble 12:00 Noon at residence. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home (Family Owned and Operated) 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd.SW (404) 758-1731. Express condolences at ajc.comobits BOYD, Willie Mr.

Willie Boyd, Jr. of Atlanta, GA passed away on January 1, 2007. Plans later. Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 404-349-3000. mbfh.com Express condolences at ajc.comobits TREASURE YOUR MEMORIES Protect your In-Memoriams or Obituaries by purchasing laminated bookmarks with a Special poem printed on the back for only $6.00 each.

Call 404-526-5271 FEDOTA, Joseph JOSEPH HENRY FEDOTA 1 952-2006 Joe, beloved husband of Leslie and loving brother of Mark (Cherie) Fedota, Gary (Sarah) Fedota, and Steve (Joan) Fedota, passed gently from this world on December 29, 2006 after years of proving cancer is no reason not to celebrate life's adventures. Born in Chicago, Joe lived in Atlanta for 24 years. While Joe could think of no place finer than the golf course, he served on the board of the Piedmont Heights Civic Association and as a volunteer Envoy for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, was an avid bridge player, played on a number of soccer, volleyball, and Softball teams, and quenched his love of theatre both on and off the boards. As an IBM employee, he took great pride in implementing client training programs. Joe spent his final years residing in his much loved Cape San Bias, FL.

His zest for life and his courage to endure will be treasured by his friends and family, which include his mother-in law, Jane Harrison, sister-in law, Kimberly (Tony) Garrett, brother-in-law, Peter (Jo) Harrison, nieces Jennifer (Steve) Shaw and Katie Fedota, nephews Matt (Jules) Fedota, John (Laren) Fedota, James Hutchins, Gabe Fedota, Jared Fedota, and Dan Garrett, as well as his grandnieces and grandnephew, Mac-Kenzie, Ryan, Chella, Sarah, and Mia. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm at Haygood United Methodist Church in Atlanta on Saturday, January 13, 2007. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society (1599 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA) or the Dixie Theatre (21 Avenue Apalachicola, FL 32320). Comforter Funeral Home 850-227-1818 Express condolences at ajc.comobits FINLEY, James JAMES NOBLE FINLEY James Noble Finley, 90, of Rome, Ga, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2006.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Leary Bell Doss Finley. Mr. Finley was born in Chambers County, Alabama in 1916 to Dr. Emmett M. and Lola Lee Adams Finley.

He was a graduate of Berry College and John Marshall Law School in Atlanta and received Masters and Specialist degrees in education from the University of Georgia. Mr. Finley was a teacher and principal in public schools for 36 years. He was principal of Armuchee (GA) High School, Valley Point High School and West Side High School in Dalton, GA, Weeksville High School in Elizabeth City, NC and Hogansville (GA) High School. He was a history and political science teacher at Rome High School and West Rome High School, retiring as assistant principal at West Rome.

He also taught at the University of Georgia's off-campus center in Rome and was coordinator of the Elderhostel program at Berry College. He taught adult Sunday School for more than 60 years and was a charter member and Lifetime Deacon of Garden Lakes Baptist Church in Rome, chairing the intial Pastor Search Committee in 1957. Mr. Finley received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Berry College and was named Jaycee Young Man of the Year in Whitfield County in 1947. He was president of the Hogansville Lions Club and the Whitfield County Principals Association.

He was listed in Who's Who in Education and was a member of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association of Rome, the Berry Alumni Association and the Georgia High School Association. Survivors include two daughters, Ann Maxwell (Billy), Brunswick, GA and Pat Heys (Sam), Atlanta; three grandchildren, Rev. Patricia Heys, Atlanta, Sam Heys (Christi), Athens, GA, Elizabeth Heys, Atlanta; two step grandchildren, Dina Bradley, Pensacola, FL, Billie Kersey, Midway, GA; and three step great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Garden Lakes Baptist Church, Thursday, January 4 from 5 to 8 PM with the funeral service to be held Friday, January 5 at 11 AM at the church. Interment will be at Floyd Memory Gardens.

Contributions can be made to Berry College; Hospice of Golden Isles or Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Daniel's Funeral Home, Rome. Express condolences at ajc.comobits TREASURE YOUR MEMORIES Protect vour In-Memoriams or Obituaries by purchasing laminated bookmarks with a Special poem printed on the back for only $6.00 each. Call 404-526-5271 HAZELRIGS, Willie Maude WILLIE MAUDE HAZELRIGS Willie Maude Hazelrigs, 97, of Lilburn, GA died Saturday December 30, 2006. She was preceded in death by Otis Hazelrigs, her beloved husband of 52 years.

She is survived by her children, Gwendolyn and Easter Bailey of Lawrenceville, Jane and Robert Smith, Alvin and Helen Hazelrigs of Lilburn, Jerry and Pat Hazelrigs of Cleveland; 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She has been a member of First Baptist Church of Lilburn since 1928. Maude was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1 -8pm and Wednesday from 1 1 am until the time service. The funeral will be Wednesday January 3, 2007 at Bill Head LilburnTucker Chapel with Mrs.

Susan Rumble officiating. Burial will be at First Baptist Church of Lilburn. Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Home and Crematory LilburnTucker Chapel 770-564-2726 Express condolences at ajc.comobits To Place a Paid Obituary Notice Contact your Funeral Home Director or the Paid Notices Dept. at 404-526-5271 6B AJCD SUZ210A001KB Filename: B6-METRO-AJCD0102-AJCD DateTime created: Jan 12007 Username: SPEED7 Magenta Black.