U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
John A. Richardson
1923-2004
Danielsville, Ga - John A. Richardson, 81, of Danielsville, passed away on June 5th, 2004. Known as “Pa Paw” to friends and family, Mr. Richardson was a native of Berrien County, Georgia, and the son of the late Owen and Appie Gray Richardson.
In 1963 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Richardson moved to Athens from Lavonia, Ga., where they owned City Café. Their move to Athens was a result of purchasing the Mayflower Restaurant in downtown Athens, which they owned and operated for 17 years. He retired after a total of 35 years in the restaurant business and went to work for the University of Georgia Golf course, retiring from there in 1987. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and also a member of Moons Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Ollie Mae Hallford Richardson of Danielsville, daughter Doye Lynn Church of Danielsville; grandchildren, Denise and Doug Kesler; DRee and Todd Krohn and Clemoth and Samantha Church; great grandchildren Brooke, Kayde and Megan Kesler; Jack and Luke Krohn; Maddie Grace and Mac Church and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11AM Tuesday at the Moons Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday evening at Bernstein from 6-8PM. In lieu of flowers the family asks for contributions to be made to the Moons Grove Baptist Church, Moons Grove Road, Danielsville, Ga. or the American Heart Association, Athens, Ga.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Vaughn, Randy Vaughn, Bill Forbes, Robert Johnston, Allen Johnston and Charles Hosea.
Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Hallford, Roger Hallford, Harold Hallford, Arthur Hosea, Charles Smith, Larry Hallford and Rick Vaughn.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
John H. Rose
1927-2004
Athens - John H. Rose, of Oak Grove Road passed away on August 4, 2004.
A native of West Virginia, Mr. Rose was the son of the late John Henry and Marie Wallace Rose. He was a twenty four year veteran of the US Navy retiring with the rank of Petty Officer. He also retired from Westinghouse and was a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife Merita Brewer Rose of Athens; daughters Judy and Debbie Rose; sisters Isabell Spence and Frankie Poole; 4 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM Friday at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Brewer and Dr. Larry Elliott officiating. Entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friend 6-8PM Thursday at Bernstein Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to St. Mary’ Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga 30604. On line tributes may be made at www.mem.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
PEGGY JEAN ROCKWELL
1944-2005
Ms. Rockwell, of Nicholson, Ga died, just as she lived, with a big happy grin on her face. Ms.Rockwell, born in Tacoma Park, Maryland, was the daughter of the late Harvey and Alyce Rockwell. She was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, attended Perdue University, and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in food service management. Ms. Rockwell lived in the Indianapolis area for 20 years before moving to Chicago, Illinois where she worked as a food service manager in area hospitals, restaurants as well the corporate food industry. Peggy spent time in South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, California, Hilton Head and then finally settled in the Athens, Georgia area in 1989 where she had accepted a food service job at Athens Regional Medical Center. Fortunately for the ladies in the Athens area, the hospital job did not work out and Ms. Rockwell opened the doors to her gently worn clothing consignment store by the name of The Crowded Closet in 1990.
In the years to follow and right up until her death, Ms. Rockwell was heavily involved in animal advocacy, welfare and rescue. The lives ofliterally hundreds of dogs have been saved by not only her own personal adoptions, but by her monetary and medical donations. If there were an auction, benefit, adoption event or birthday celebration relating to animals, in particular dogs, Ms Rockwell would always be present to help, not only with her time, advice, gifts, and donations but her humor and warm smiles.
Ms. Rockwell's personal opinion of a crowning achievement would be the fact that she rescued a 14-year-old Pomeranian from a veterinarian that was left by its owner. The male "pom' was given the name Nugget, and attended every social function with Peggy, whether it be a hat party, an auction benefiting animals, a Gracie birthday party, or a fund raiser, always dressed in his canine finery. Nugget later fell madly in love with another Pomeranian named Sugar who was the young age of 11. The two small dogs, with the assistance and blessing of their beloved owner were wed in complete wedding attire during a particular hat party that was hosted by the Athens Pulmonary Association held at Special Occasions near the river at the Clark/Oconee line. In attendance to this very unique and special occasion were the photographers of the Athens Banner-Herald who published the event in the newspaper social event section. Nugget and Sugar lived in wedded bliss until the ripe age of 21 and 17 consecutively to the delight and complete devotion of Ms. Rockwell.
Ms. Rockwell is survived by one sister, Nanci Likens and two brothers, Tom Rockwell and Pete Rockwell, which still live in the Indianapolis area.
Bernstein Funeral Home will cremate Ms. Rockwell and her memorial service will be held in her honor at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga. on January 23rd for her closest friends. The memorial service will consist of brunch due to the fact that she thoroughly enjoyed eating there in celebration of her birthday for the past several years. The celebration of her life will continue and will be hosted by the large number of her lady friends. To attend, please contact Bryan Chandlee-Exum at 706-769-1036. In lieu of flowers, Ms. Rockwell's request is that shopping be done at her "Upscale Resale" consignment store, The Crowded Closet, located in Mission Square (the pink mall") in Athens, Georgia. Tax-deductible donations can be made to her favorite organizations Canine Angels Rescue and Referrals, Inc. located at 2179 Pulliam Mill Rd. in Dewey Rose, Ga. 30634. Phone 706-213-9001. Owners are Sue Wells, Founder and Lynette Rowe, President. A non-profit, no-kill canine rescue and referral funded entirely by donations and contributions from community and business sponsorships.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Mary B. Roberson
1927-2005
Statham, Ga - Mary B. Roberson, 77, of 1100 Boyd Road passed away on April 8, 2004.
A native of Madison County, Mrs. Roberson was the daughter of the late Mac and Rilla Randall Bryant. She was a homemaker and member of the Poplar Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter Connie Evans, Statham; brothers, Denom Bryant, Demorest; Floyd Bryant, Madison Co.; Johnny Bryant, Statham; sister Clyde Hollis, Danielsville: 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2PM Monday, 0April 11, 2005, at the Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Rev. William Anglin and Rev. Jonathon Evans officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Bernstein from 6-8PM Sunday.
Pallbearers will be Zach Evans, Timmy Evans, Tracey Hollis, Billy Dalton, Ronnie Lakins and Clay Waldrup.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SPO Michael Francis (Rudy) Rudzinski
1972-2005
Athens, GA - SPO Michael Rudzinski, 33, of Timothy Road, died Thursday May 19, 2005.
A native of Norristown, PA, Officer Rudzinski was the son of Francis Michael Rudzinski and Mary Louise Lawler Humrichouser. Officer Rudzinski worked with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department for seven years and was active with Prince Avenue Baptist Church Youth Department.
Survivors in addition to his parents include sister, Christine Toal of Decatur; brother, Peter Toal of Decatur; Stepfathers, Aunts and Uncles, all of the Stone Mountain area.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 pm Sunday, May 22 at Prince Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Dement, David Dement, Steven Dement, Scott Lewis, Norman Lewis, Kevin Lewis, Benji Dove and Billy Shelton.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm Saturday at Bernstein Funeral Home. The family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, 3035 Lexington Road, Athens GA 30605 or Prince Avenue Baptist Church Youth Department, 595 Prince Avenue, Athens GA 30601.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Horace R. Savage
1929-2004
Watkinsville, GA - Horace Russell Savage, 75, of 1490 Saxon Road, passed away Monday December 6, 2004.
A native of Oconee County, Mr. Savage was born July 7, 1929 to the late William Dean and Ollie Ree Durham Savage. He was a veteran of the Korean War and later retired from General Wire and Cable in Watkinsville in 1992 after 29 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Savage.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara Savage; daughters: Jill Witcher of Farmington, Teressa Savage of Winterville; a son and daughter-in-law: Russell and Melanie Savage of Watkinsville; six grandchildren: Crystal and George Nunn of Crawfordville, Tiffany and Stephanie Savage of Watkinsville, Russ Witcher of South Korea, Andy and Alan Witcher of Athens; three great-grandchildren; five sisters: Lula and Eddie Benedict of Athens, Jean and Dick Bell of Watkinsville, Nancy Berliner of West Palm Beach, FL; Ollie Van of Hampton, FL, Macie Vitug of Maysville; two brothers: Vernon and Pauline Savage of Watkinsville, Virgil and Hilda Savage of Dewey Rose.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, December 9, 2004 at Saxon Road Baptist Church with the Rev. David Gattie officiating. Interment will follow at Huff Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and grandsons: Andy Witcher, Alan Witcher, George Nunn, Allan Savage, Charles Savage and Frank Savage.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 Wednesday, December 8, 2004.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ray Scott
1943-2004
John Raymond Scott, age 61, 180 Conrad Dr. passed away on Saturday May 8, 2004
A native of Upson County, Mr. Scott was the son of the late James Lawrence and Etta Mae Holland Scott. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam, was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Thomaston Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Virginia Dellinger Scott, Athens; sons John Christopher Scott of North Carolina; Timothy Scott of Wisconsin; daughter, Marcie Scott of Garden City, MI; stepson Timothy Lee Watkins of Woodstock, GA; brother, Jackie Scott, Nicholson, GA: seven grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2PM Wednesday at the Bernstein Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Elmer Butler officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park with full military honors. The family asks that in lieu of flowers for contributions to be made to the Victory Baptist Church, 4030 Danielsville Road, Athens, Ga. 30601. The family will receive friends at Bernstein Funeral Home from 7-9PM Tuesday.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Dellinger, Chris Dellinger, Brian Dellinger, Rick Compton, Paul Warner and Steve Cawley.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Violet Scarboro
1916-2004
Athens - Violet Scarboro, 87, of Athens went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2004.
A native of Stephens County, Mrs. Scarboro was the daughter of the late Larkin and Myrtie Russum Whiten. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Scarboro and grandson Wesley Scott Scarboro. Mrs. Scarboro retired as the domestic manager with the Big G. Company in 1981 and was a member of the Westend Baptist Church.
Mrs. Scarboro was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a wonderful friend to all those she met and was a wonderful Christian Woman, who loved the Lord with all her heart.
Survivors include daughter Patsy Porterfield, Athens; daughter and son in law, Glenda and Larry Odom, Athens; son and daughter in law, Donald (Bucky) and Rosaline Scarboro, Athens; sister, Helen Whiten Garner, Toccoa; half brother Louis Whiten, Toccoa; half sister, Mae W. Whitt, Anderson, S.C.; grandchildren, Troy and Tammy Porterfield, III; Julie and Shelly Steel; Wesley and Robbye Porterfield; Susan and David Mullee; Mia O. Jones; Blake Odom; and Darrin Dowdy, 12 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Monday at the Chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Elliott and Rev. Lee Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Bernstein from 1-3PM Monday. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to the Westend Baptist Church, 890 Boulevard, Athens, Ga 30601.
Mrs. Scarboro's grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Cornelia Wilfong Scanlon
1906-2005
Athens, GA - Cornelia Wilfong Scanlon, of Athens, died on Thursday, February 3, 2005. Born on August 22, 1906, in Newton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Walter Whitener Wilfong, Sr., and Ophelia Avery Wilfong. She grew up in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and attended Asheville Normal College. After moving to Detroit in the late 1920s, she began a successful career with General Motors Corporation. Subsequently, she moved to California and worked as an interior designer in the San Francisco Bay area. In 1961 she came to Athens and worked at the University of Georgia’s Department of Landscape Architecture until her retirement in 1976.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Athens and was active in the Women of the Church. She was also a member of the University Women’s Club. She enjoyed bridge and golf, and was a loyal fan of both the football and basketball teams of the University of Georgia.
She is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Wilfong Bolling, of Pensacola, Florida, and one brother, James Quincy Wilfong, Sr., of Athens. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday February 5, at Bernstein Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 6, at the First Presbyterian Church, Athens. Interment will follow in Oconee Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 185 E. Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Addie Mae Seagraves
1920-2004
Bogart, Ga - Addie Mae Seagraves, 83, of 1170 Ruth Jackson Road passed away on Friday, October 8, 2004.
A native of Madison Co., Mrs. Seagraves was the daughter of the late Jessie and Babe Watkins McDonald. Her husband, Hoyt Seagraves and son, Billy Seagraves preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Paulette Dodd of Bogart, 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3PM Sunday at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Rev. Bud McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church cemetery in Jackson Co.. The family will receive friends at Bernstein from 12-3PM Sunday.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Maggie Shepherd
1908-2004
Maggie Green Shepherd, 95, Mary Collier Road passed away on June 4th.
A native of Newton County, Mrs. Shepherd was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Hardeman Bailey. Her husband Raymond Lee Shepherd preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include daughters Lois Shepherd and Bettie Saye both of Athens; brother James Bailey, Covington and a number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11AM Monday at Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. Bill Hayes officiating.
The family will receive friends at Bernstein from 6-8PM Sunday.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Shelnutt
1948-2005
Comer, Ga - Barbara Shelnutt, , age 56 of Waggoners Grove Church Road. passed away on April 15, 2005.
A native of Jackson Co., Mrs. Shelnutt was the daughter of the late James Robert and Ella Louise Barnett Miller. Her husband, Walter Ray Shelnutt, preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of the Archer Grove Holiness Church.
Survivors include sons Danny Ray Shelnutt, Athens; Randy Walter Shelnutt and Andy Oliver Shelnutt both of Comer and Ronald Perry Shelnutt, Royston; brother Doug Miller, Colbert; sisters Joan Cotton, Nicholson; Jean Marshall, Watkinsville; Wilda Sanders, Monroe; Nell Puckett, Bogart and Carol Rylee, Homer; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 2PM Monday at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Coomes, Rev. Larry Davison, Rev. Terry Griner and Rev. Marty Smith officiating. The family will receive friends at Bernstein from 6-8 PM Sunday.
The family will be at the residence of Jean Marshall, 1141 Rose Dr, Watkinsville, Ga.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
