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Obituaries Jesselyn Griggs Dole Jesselyn Griggs Dole, 83, of San Clemente, Calif., died June 11, 1999 in a San Clemente hospital. Memorial services will be held at St. Andrews By the Sea on June 23. Born in Houston County, Mrs. Griggs was a graduate of Valdosta Women’s Col lege and a former teacher in Henderson. She was an insurance underwriter in Macon and head cashier for Westin International in Col orado Springs and in Cali fornia for more than 25 years before retiring. She is survived by her husband, Ted Dole, and a son. Fred Dole, both of San Clemente; nieces, Stanford Ellen Durrance of Peny, Marsha Nakayama of Aloha, Ore., Karen Martin of Warner Robins, and Pat Dole of Long Mountain, Colo. She was also the sis ter of the late Hany and Fred Griggs, formerly of Perry. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to the Tish Griggs Hall Art Schol arship Foundation, in care of Stanford Durrance, P.O. Box 1436, Perry. Ga.. 31069. Leneski Mortuary' was in charge of arrangements. Carolyn Smisson Duke Carolyn Smisson Duke, 74, of Fort Valley, died on June 15. 1999. Houser: Airport is best kept secret in county By Torey Jolley Home Journal Staff John Houser, airport manager at the Perry-Hous ton County Airport, recent ly told members of the Perry' Exchange Club, “The airport is the best kept secret in Houston County." “ty'&GPQW&ta long way. said"HtfOSef bfthe local air port. Flights began at the local facility in 1940 when the landing area was known as Myrtle Field. The facility drew atten tion during World War II when Myrtle Field was a satellite field for Cochran Field of Macon. He told the Exchange members of the airport his tory and the growth the i ft JOHN HOUSER Airport promotions 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 Mailhandlen PPO Provider • 1304 Macon Road, tony, Georgia (912)9877555 Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., June 18, at the Fort Valley United Methodist Church, with burial in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Mrs. Duke was born in Peach County. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fort Valley United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Nancy Ward of Fairfax, Va.. and Lee Duke of Perry; her sister and brothers, Sandra Tolleson of Perry, Dr. Hugh F. Smis son Jr. of Macon, Dr. David Clayton Smisson of Mile City, Mon., and Wright Smisson of Bonaire; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Rooks Funeral Home of Fort Valley was in charge of arrangements. John Wyclijf Hammock II John “Johnny" Wycliff Hammock 11. 50, of Ga. 49 South, Oglethorpe, died June 15, 1999. Funeral services were held June 17 at the Mt. Zion St. Luke Lutheran Church in Oglethorpe. Bur ial was in the Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens. Pastor Charles Thompson officiat ed. Born in Macon County, Mr. Hammock was the son of the late Everette Dudley Hammock Sr and a lifetime member of the Mt. Zion-St. Luke Lutheran Church in field has experienced. Houser extolled the plans the airport authority has for the field which include new hangers, 14 closed bays, a corporate hanger, and a 45 space parking lot. "All work is done in the « best interest of the airpac*? "W? have a very fine Boj(R? of Authority,” said Houser, . He called the airport the “front door to Perry and ■ V' IcMol INBUIANCI 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 iwi util uhcllicr (.iivful pmfrssioihil ( hiroj*r«i( fit (,ur relieves tour a< lies and pams' Oglethorpe. He was a pro bation officer with the Geor gia Department of Correc tions and a chicken farmer. He is survived by his chil dren, John Wycliff Ham mock 111, and Mary Rebec ca Hammock, both of Smithville; his mother, Norma Virginia Hammock of Oglethorpe’ his sisters and brother, Peggie Williams of Perry, Gail Alli good of Nashville, Tcnn., and Dudley Hammock of Cordele. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion-St. Luke Lutheran Church, Ran dolph Street, Oglethorpe, Ga., 31068. Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma was in charge of arrangements. Nellie R. Morton Nellie R. Morton, 81, of 147 Morton Road, Warner Robins, died June 3, 1999, in a Macon Hospital. Funeral Services were June 5 in the Chapel of Christopher Smith Funeral Home. Burial was in Perry Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Rastus Rastus Salter officiated. Mrs. Morton, a native of Coffee County, had lived in Houston County since 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband. John P. Morton, and one son, Albert Morton. She was a member of Houston Lake Baptist Church. Houston County for people who fly in." During their business session, Exchange Club members thanked the Perry City workers who installed the Freedom Shrine which the Exchange Club donated to the city . Hugh Sharp, Perry Pubt lie works superintendent; Glen Handcock, street fore man; and William Deese, labor foreman; were recog- Announcing my new hours: hAny time, any day. When you call my office, someone will be available to assist you. Any time, day or night. Weekends, holidays... whenever you call, you’ll speak to someone who cares. 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service™ State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois sive motion erf the spine, a muscle strenth test, and a private consultation to discuss the results.' -Anv further treatment shall be agreed uoon in writing bv both parties. Page 2A Tommy Storey 100 Washington St. Perry, GA 31069 987-1224 Dr. James Arena Wed., June 23, 1999 Survivors Include her sons and daughters, Edward Morton, Samuel Morton, Phyllis Chancy and Sandra Morton, all of Kath leen; Patrick Morton of Orlando, Fla.; Patricia Ben son of Rex; a brother, Nolan Ragsdale of Douglas; two sisters, Annie Ree Day of Douglas and Wyleen Wooten of Pridgen; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Christopher-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Elna Loftin Ragland Elna Loftin Ragland, 89, of Macon, died June 10, 1999. Funeral services were held at Snow’s Memorial Chapel with entombment in the Perry Memorial Gar dens Mausoleum. Mrs. Ragland was a native of Birmingham, and had lived in Macon for many years. She was a member of Cherokee Heights United Methodist Church, past president of Green Thumb Garden Club, a board and lifetime mem ber of Federated Garden Clubs of Georgia. She served as president of sev eral PTA’s and the ABWA, receiving many honors and community service awards. Mrs. Ragland and her late husband, Jack H. Ragland Sr., were married for 67 years and owped nized for their hard work in designing the layout and hanging the Freedom Shrine in the courtroom of the Periy Municipal Build ing. Sharp said the thanks should go to the two men who did all the work. They took the initiative to “go the extra mile” designing" the project. If Sam l|| } gar6en center | Check out our Summertime Specials 3 Gal. Azaleas - $7.00 1 Gal. Daylilies - $3.00 3 Gal. Daylilies - SB.OO 50% 944 - TUe* $7.95 Annuals Mow Half Price 400 North Perry Parkway Perry, GA 31069 . —7-8910 S t our gift shop v Hi great selection >f antiques, jr^ corator items I collectibles! Houston Home Journal Ragland Antiques. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Joe F. Ragland and Linda Ragland of Chatsworth, and Jack H. Ragland Jr. and Gloria Ragland of Perry; grandchildren. Kim Wheeler of Virginia Beach, Va.. Jodie Parker of Ellijay, Joe Ragland Jr„ and David Ragland of Columbus, nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions may be made to Cherokee Heights United Methodist Church, 2590 Napier Ave., Macon 31204. Snow’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrange ments. Ora A. Quimby Ora A. Quimby, 83, of Perry, formerly of Chat tanooga. died June 18, 1999, at her daughter’s Kings Villas Apartments 1980 Kings Chapel Road Perry, Georgia 31069 Now Accepting Applications For Our Waiting List! l Bedroom Flats 2 Bedroom Townhouses Please contact Ms. Cindy Hardee at (912) 987-1494 for. further information. Financed by USDA/Rural Development TDD 800-255-0056 SHB OPTOBTUNITY residence in Hixson. Funeral services were held on June 20 at Mrs. Quimby's home, with the Rev. Louis Junod officiat ing. Burial was in Ander sonvllle National Cemetery, Andersonville, on June 21. Mrs. Quimby was a native of Hawaii, and had recently moved to Chat tanooga from Perry. She was of the Catholic faith and had formerly been a librarian for the Chat tanooga Public Library. She' was the widow of Burl Quimby. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Hubbert, Clara Odmanna nd Donna Satterfield, all of Hixson, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several cousins. Heritage Funeral Home had charge of arrange ments.