U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Clarence Sherman Russell Jr.
Clarence Sherman Russell Jr., age 78, of Hampton, Georgia died February 28, 2006. Mr. Russell was born
December 10, 1927 in Fulton County, the son of the late Clara Mae Pierce and Clarence Sherman Russell, Sr. He owned and operated Russell’s Florist in Hampton for years. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He enjoyed traveling, fishing and his flower shop. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Howell Russell in 2002.
He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifford W. and Helen Russell of Hampton Charles and Ayako Russell of Blackjack, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Roger Betsill of Hampton; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held March 3 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Interment Berea Cemetery
in Hampton. Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Leonard H. Jones
Leonard H. Jones, age 73, of McDonough, Georgia died February 19, 2006. Mr. Jones was born
August 10, 1932 in Rockmart, the son of the late John David and Eslie Skinner Jones. He retired after 20 years with the U.S. Air Force, having served his country in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Marie Gilbert Jones in 2004.
He is survived by his children, Jimmy and Deborah Jones of Griffin, Brenda Jones of Locust Grove, Michael and Cindy Jones of McDonough, Randy and Julia Jones of Fayetteville; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister, Jimmie and Hoyt Mosley of Buchannan.
Services were held February 22 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations payable to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Lake Blvd, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia, 30319 in memory of Mr. Jones. Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Ernestine Harper Stephens
Ernestine Harper Stephens, age 85, of McDonough, Georgia died February 20, 2006. Mrs. Stephens was born
in Atlanta, the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Rhoda Gorham Harper, Sr. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church, and taught Sunday school for over 30 years as well as serving on many different committees. She was a woman of compassion, visiting nursing homes, reading to the residents and helping them celebrate the holidays. She was a member of and served as chairperson with the Southern Baptist Women’s Missionary Union. She was a talented woman who loved to work with her hands, crocheting, knitting, sewing, quilting, making ceramics, and other crafts. She was an avid gardener and great Southern cook who enjoyed cooking for others. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Most important to her was her family, and serving the Lord. From the moment she met Jesus, she longed to see His face and today her faith is sight. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hoyt Stephens; and sister, Mamie Anthony.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Elaine Williams of Jasper, Dianne Wilson of Loganville; sons, Stan (Barbara) Stephens of Locust Grove, John Mark Stephens of McDonough; grandchildren, Joseph Williams, Amy Williams, Skyler Denton, Christopher Lewis, Melanie LcClair, Shelly Sowell, Jessica Young, Shanna Powell, Chadd Hilty and Jaremy Hilty; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Jordan of Stockbridge; and brother, Thomas Harper of Dawsonville.
Services were held February 24 at Salem Baptist Church, with Rev. Dan McKay officiating. Interment Fairview Memorial Gardens. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
Kim Gordon Mauk
Kim Gordon Mauk, age 43, of Hampton, Georgia died February 20, 2006. Mr. Mauk was born
in Atlanta, the son of Ray Gordon and Jeanette Katherine Smith Mauk. He enjoyed fixing and restoring cars, fishing, 4-wheeling, water sports, and loved coaching his children in sports and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and a friend to many. He worked for Terry Cullen Southern Chevrolet in Jonesboro. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Gordon Mauk.
He is survived by his wife, Marianne (Mandy) Elizabeth Mauk; son, Matthew Gordon Mauk; daughter, Katie Elizabeth Mauk; and mother, Jeanette Katherine Mauk, all of Hampton; brother, Terry Ray (Jan) Mauk of Delray, Florida; sisters, Adonica Bertina Mauk of McDonough, Aleia Ann (Doyle) Gunn of Jonesboro; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held February 25 in the chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, with Pastor Scott Hollingsworth officiating. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
Sara Glynn Nutt
Sara Glynn Nutt, age 67, of McDonough, Georgia died February 21, 2006. Mrs. Nutt was born
October 7, 1938 in Henry County, the daughter of the late Edward Hill Nutt, Sr. and the late Daisey Catherine Futral Nutt. She was a member of Luella Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Kelley McGraw of McDonough; grandchildren, Ryan and Walker McGraw, both of McDonough; brothers, Edward Hill Nutt Jr. of Griffin, Harold Nutt and Melvin Nutt, both of McDonough.
Services were held February 24 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with Rev. Gaines Wise officiating. Interment Berea Cemetery
in Hampton. Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Emily Caroline Farrar Mangham
Emily Caroline Farrar Mangham, age 70, of McDonough, Georgia died February 21, 2006. Mrs. Mangham was born
September 26, 1935 in Butts County, the daughter of the late Frances Louise Woodward and Marvin Bryant Farrar. She was a member of Timberridge Presbyterian Church, and retired with 33 years as a head teller with SunTrust Bank. She enjoyed her family, shopping for clothes, jewelry and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Windell Mangham in 1992.
She is survived by her children, Robert F. Mangham of Cumming, Susan and Ernie Powell of McDonough; sister, June Farrar of Lithonia; grandchildren, April M. Wilkinson of Clermont, Florida, Crystal C. Bing of Locust Grove, Amber M. Allen of Hoschton, Bryant E. Bond of McDonough; great-grandchildren, Dareyn M. Rager, Blake N. Allen and Chandler B. Allen; aunt, Doris Caston of Jenkinsburg.
Services were held February 24 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with Rev. Matt Allison and Rev. Rachael Knoll officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Timberridge Presbyterian Church. Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Irene Hudson Rape Cason
Irene Hudson Rape Cason, age 95, of McDonough, Georgia died February 21, 2006. Mrs. Cason was born
April 18, 1911 in White Plains, Alabama, the daughter of the late Elizabeth Fite and Ulysses Grant Hudson. She was a member of Locust Grove First Baptist Church, served as a worthy matron in the Hillpatrick Eastern Star, was a member of the Moose Lodge, Farm Bureau and numerous other civic organizations serving Henry County. She enjoyed her family, friends, farming and working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Ann Rape; and husbands, J. Andy Rape, and Lawton B. Cason.
She is survived by her son, Harold H. Rape of McDonough; grandchildren, Phyllis Reeves, Allen and Barbara Rape of McDonough; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Steele, Katie Steele, Gus Steele, Andrew Rape and Tyler Rape; nieces and nephews.
Services were held February 23 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with Rev. Craig Bowers officiating. Interment Locust Grove Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Clifford Leonard Hornsby
Clifford Leonard Hornsby, age 87, of Locust Grove, Georgia died February 22, 2006. Mr. Hornsby was born
August 1, 1918 in Atlanta, the son of the late Mary Margaret Romport and William Leonard Hornsby. He was known by his family and friends as Pa and Pop. He owned Herren Candy Company, and retired with 17 years of service as maintenance over operations of numerous cemeteries in the Atlanta area. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 10th Mountain Division. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Virginia Chambers Hornsby in 1994.
He is survived by his children, Clifford Hornsby and wife, Mary Frances of Atlanta, Patricia Hensley, and Wayne Hornsby, both of Locust Grove; grandchildren, Lane Henley, Kevin Hensley, Wendy Womac, Lee Hornsby, Brian Hensley, Craig Hensley and Kellie Hornsby; eight great-granddaughters; sister, Evelyn Welch and husband Louis of Fayetteville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Arthur and Linda Chamber of Duluth, Sarah Chamber of Decatur, Don Hudnall of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Marcella Chambers of Atlanta; nieces and nephews.
Services were held February 24 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with Rev. Irvin Pearre officiating. Interment Haisten/ Eastlawn Memorial Park. Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Michael Allan Parker
Michael Allan Parker, age 18, of Locust Grove, Georgia died February 10, 2006. Michael was a student at Faith Academy and a previous student at Luella High School. He was a talented student who enjoyed playing his guitar, his skateboard and Nopi cars.
He is survived by his parents, Patricia and Allan Parker of Locust Grove; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were held February 14 in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenny Heath officiating. Interment Locust Grove Cemetery. Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Joann Ruth Stone Lee
Joann Ruth Stone Lee, age 73, of McDonough, Georgia died February 12, 2006. Mrs. Lee was born
in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Laura Bell Abrams and Joseph E. Stone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Lee Sr. in 1998.
She is survived by her children, William Lee of Mableton, Walter H. Lee Jr. of Jonesboro, Laura Manley of Locust Grove; brothers, Rodney R. Stone of Punta Gorda, Florida, Richard A. Stone of Akron, Ohio, Gilbert E. Stone of Monroe Falls, Ohio; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the Lovejoy Family Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Don Bassham and Rev. Randy Young officiating. Interment Camp Memorial Park. Haisten Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
