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Obituaries Lillian L. McClung Lillian L. McClung of Pineview died May 19, 1999. Graveside funeral services were held at the Pulaski-Bleckley Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Winfred D. Huff officiating. Born in Hockerville, Okla., she had made her home in middle Georgia for 36 years. She was a charter member of the Grovania New Testament Church, where she had taught Sunday School. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. John W. McClung of Pienview, a daughter and son-lin-law, Tommie and Ken Fowler of Hawkinsville, a son. David Forehand of Hayneville; three stepdaughters, Maiy Monk of Cottonwood, Ala.; Pat Texler of San Diego, Calif., and Wanda Limper of Ulysses, Kan.; four grand children and three great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Central Ga. Chapter, 301 Mulberry St., Mcon, Ga. 31201. Clark Funeral Home in Hawkinsville had charge of arrangements. Robert Burton Norton Robert Burton Norton. 82, founder of Norton and Steely Wholesale Grocery and resident of North Hardin Drive, Columbia, Tenn., died May 22, 1999. Funeral services were held May 24 at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mke Dawson officiat ing. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. A native of Coffee County, Mr. Norton served in the U.S. Army during World War 11. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Columbia Board of Ed hosts year-end “thank you” party By Torey Jolley Home Journal Stat? Houston County board of Education held an end-of year system-wide event on May 25. This first event, entitled System Celebration, was held at the Georgia National Fair grounds and Agricenter in Perry. According to the Board of Education, more than 1,300 people gathered at “Buckle Up” campaign to include roadblocks From Start Reports During the week of Memorial Day, the Perry Police Department will par ticipate in a national mobi lization to protect children by stepping up enforcement of child passenger safety laws. According to Capt. Williflm Phelps, the police force will set up roadblocks and various locations to check on seat belt use and 17 years of combined experience to serve you better Dr. Craig Patterson * This examination normally costs SSO or more. It will include an orthopedic test, a neurological test, a blood pressure test, a spinal alignment check, an examination for restricted or exces Patterson Chiropractic Center Moilhandiers PPO Provider • 1304 Macon Road, Perry, Georgia (912)987-7555 Civitan Club, and the American Legion, and had served on the Columbia Parks and Recreation Board. A long-time sports • enthusiast and supporter of local baseball activities, he was a member of the Old Timers Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Steely Norton of Columbia; a daugher, Anet Nunn of Perry; two sons. Ronald B. Norton and Robert Gary Norton of Columbia; a sister, Peggy Cole of Murfreesboro; six grandchildren, Krista Brewster of Birmingham, Ala.; Mary Kimberly Moore of Greenback, Tenn.; George Christopher Nunn of Atlanta; Jennifer Gayle Nunn of Macon; Tiffany Maxine Norton and Robert Burton Norton, 11, of Columbia; two great grand children. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund in Columbia, Tenn., to Alive Hospice or the Salvation Army. Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. James Barrett Jr. James Barrett Jr. of Houston, Texas, died April 23. 1999. Funeral services were held in the New Hope Baptist Church on May 21. A native of Peach County, Mr. Barrett attended Peach County public schools. Survivors include his son, Rodney Barrett of Coco Beach, Fla.; sisters and brother, Rosa Barrett, Earnestine Barrett and Milton Barrett, all of Perry. Bobby E. Glover Mortuary had charge of arrangements. Charles Hubbard Amberg Chrles Hubbard Amberg, the McGill Hall for dinner and entertainment. The Perry High School Metal Band and the Bonaire Middle School Jaguar Jazz Band performed. In addi tion, to the dinner and entertainment, years of ser vice pins were distibuted. Beth Burris, Community Schools Specialist, stated, “This is a casual evening for Dr. Holloway and the Central Office .to say thanks the use of child safety seats. Tim Jones, Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, said. “Thousands of law enforce ment agencies across the nation will be engaging in similar lifesaving initia tives, conducting the first stage of the 1999 “Operation ABC Mobilization. America Buckles Up Children." FREE FULL SPINAL EXAMINATION DANGER SIGNALS OF PINCHED NERVES •Low Back Pain -Painful Joints -Arm/Leg Pain •Headaches -Bursitis -Muscle Spasm •Neck Pain -Dizziness -Numbness •Arthritis -Hip Pain Arm/Leg i iiid out wlh’llkm' ( (ireful profession, il ( hiropnn ti< ( <irc relitncs younulu's ciiul pains! 80, of 218 Mossland Drive, died May 25, at the Peny Hospital. Graveside services are planned for May 28 at 1 p.m. in the Hubbard Cemetery, Hickman. Ky. Bom in Hickman, Mr. Amberg had lived in Perry for three years, after mov ing here from Tampa, Fla. He was a World War II Army veteran, a retired self employed grain dealer, a member of the AARP, the American Legion and the VFW. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Van Cleave Amberg of Perry, two daughters, Judith Amberg Vlaney of Perry, Linda A. Beaman of Sebring, Fla., and Brantley Amberg of Bessemer, Ala.; a son, Charles Boardman Amberg of Lakeland, Fla.; a brother. Brantley Amberg of Hickman, seven grandchil dren and seven great grandchildren. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. . Harry Amond Berry Harry Amond Berry, 78, of 1107 Second Street, Perry, died May 16, 1999, at the Perry Hospital. Graveside services were held May 19 at the Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Gene Bowman officiating. Bom in Houston County, Mr. Berry had lived here for the last 10 years. He was a former resident of Miami and also lived on the Intercoastal Waterway. He was a World War II Veteran. He was an entrepreneur, instrumental in the promo tion of the Hula Hoop craze, and was also former busi ness manager for Johnny Weismuller and Rocky Marciano. He was a former for a job well done —an opportunity to show how much we appreciate every one." Burris noted that the event was “entirely funded by donations." She men tioned donations were obtained from Cagle’s Inc., Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Alltel. Dr. and Mrs. Ben Lowery, and Stokes Shaheen. Jones said, “We urge zero tolerance for unbuckled children and we hope that officers can expand the Mobilization's success to save even more lives. Georgia law requires that children be buckled up at all times. No exceptions. No excuses. Because adults are not obeying the law, children are being crippled or killed in traffic crashes.” sive motion of the spine, a muscle strenth test, and a private consultation to discuss the results. !. Any further treatment shall be agreed upon in writing bv both parties. Page 2A Wed., May 26, 1999 SH Dr. James Arena member of the Board of Directors for Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas and a Kentucky Colonel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelaide Velicco Berry. Survivors include his brothers, John Evans Berry and Charles Robert Berry, both of Miami, and James Alfred berry of Chula Vista, Calif., as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. James Jay Clayton Rice James “Jay" Clayton Rice, 34, of 158 Moss Oaks Road, Perry, died May 23, 1999 at his home. Funeral services will be held at Watson-Hunt Chapel at 6 p.m.. May 26, with burial in the Perry Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Glenn Clower will offi ciate. A native of New Britain, Conn., Mr. Rice had lived here for eight years, mov BHfefc JfH JHMtt ? IJk ki wB wTimL w "liili illHi II . xmw 'll Home Journal Photo by Charotte Perkins RIBBON CUTTING - The grand opening of the Fashion Bug, a new shop featuring women's and girl's clothing, was held on May 27. Mayor Jim Worrall and his wife, Frances Worrall, were among the guests on hand to help the staff celebrate. Shown here from left, front row: Glenda Douglas, store manager; Dora Tudor, regional manager; Frances Worrall, 7| Sr Q Kfvw-' /rvc v, \ \ / —, - • iJI W\ _\v \ \ / I 1 I —” ~ I ( \ A t Mv_V\ f, ni Qtfgm Avx~. lam I u>‘ % // r^) r-SJ\ ’W// \ . — ~~c\r~k _ i v W/fll 9MUW V / V WiSmll A 11■ * \A‘"‘ j ■ y x I ——s '• ' *■ ■ ' ■*"' 1 '■ \ mm iiiiiiffllißMßß ~p— l wowr } j.,. » * y „ * V f ;■ I . I J It's time to experience ALL DIGITAL picture & sound! - HURRY! CALL NOW FOR FREE 3 MONTHS & free installation 1-912-988-3168 ggjjj^ Houston Home Journal ing from Connecticut. He was a long distance semi tractor/trailer owner and operator and a member of Victory Christian Fellowship. He is survived by his wife, Kim Lord Rice, his son, Joshua James Rice and his daughter, Stephanie Marie Rice, all of Perry; his sister, Trina Pitts of Easley. S.C., his brother, Billy Ellison of New Britain, his mother, Lillie May Fox Ellison of Bristol, Conn.; his father, James Rice of Conn.; his grandmothers, Mabel Fox of Oakland, Maine and Mary Ellen Fox of San Bernadino, Calif. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to the Joshua and Stephanie Rice Fund at the CB&T bank in Perry. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Wells Smith Elizabeth Wells Smith, 84, of Douglas, died May Mayor Worrall, Gwen Hunter; back row: Pat Woodard, Kimberly Jones, Tangela Beard, Chandra Plant, Marcia Jefferson, Cheryl Baker and Teresa Mattingly. The Fashion Bug is located at the Crossroads Shopping Center, off Sam Nunn Boulevard near the site of the new Wal mart. 22, 1999 at the Mcßae Manor Nursing Home. Services were held May 24 at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Burke officiating. The bur ial followed in the Mt. Union Cemetery in the Lax Community. Mrs. Smith was a native of Berrien County, and the widow of the late Cecil D. Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Clara Youghn and Linda Johnson, both Douglas, Carlene Day of Mcßae and Sue Wood of Kathleen; three sons, Charles Smith of Brunswick, Carroll Smith of Ocilla, and Jack Smith of Perry; two sisters, Nora Lee Gigilo of Chiefland, Fla., and Josephine Smith of Lakeland, Fla.; two brothers, Andrew Wells of Kathleen, Fla., and Gene Wells of Lakeland, Fla.; 14 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and sev eral nieces and nephews.