Mrs. Mildred Williams Elkins
Mrs. Mildred Williams Elkins, 87, of Hull, formerly of Newnan, died Nov. 20, 1997, in Athens. Born May 26, 1910 in Fayette County, Mrs. Elkins was the daughter of the late Barton and Dollie Slaton Williams. She was a seamstress and a member of Central Baptist Church. A service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Johnny Watts, Jackie Watts, Donald Watts, Paul Elkins Jr., Dennis Whitlock and Dan Wright serving as pallbearers. Survivors include her daughter, Frieda Greene of Henderson, N.C.; son, Paul Elkins of Hull; grandchildren, Pamela Elkins of Austell, Paul Elkins Jr. of Athens; sister, Virginia Stowe of Newnan; and brother, Bartow Williams Jr. of Alabama. Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Willie Cora Hardy
Mrs. Willie Cora (Cee) Hardy, 71, of Sunset Lane in Newnan died Nov. 15, 1997, at Columbia Peachtree Regional Hospital. Born July 30, 1926 in Coweta County, Mrs. Hardy was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther T. (Idella Jeanette Arnold) Smith and the wife of the late Berry Hardy Sr. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. A service was held Thursday at Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. R.T. Stevenson and the Rev. Rufus Smith officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Cemetery with nephews and family friends serving as pallbearers. Survivors include her daughters, Mr. and Mrs. John (Mattie) Amey, Mr. and Mrs. Renault (Nefertiti) Leito, Mr. and Mrs. Willie John (Barbara) Neely; sons, Ray Hardy, Berry Hardy Jr., and Harvey Hardy; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Rose Nell) Moss, Claudie Mae Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John (Opal Lee) Stegall; brothers, Roosevelt F. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. (Addrine) Smith, Jerry T. Smith; sister-in-law, Annie Kate Hines; brothers-in-law, Thomas hardy. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse (Ethelene) Hardy Sr.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mr. Marvin J. Horsley
Mr. Marvin J. Horsley, 67, of Emmett Young Road in Grantville died Nov. 19, 1997, at his home. Born Nov. 2, 1930 in Carroll County, Mr. Horsley was retired from auto sales and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. A service will be held at 4 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dennis Fowler and the Rev. Mike White officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Lewis Fields, Waymon Hand, Joe Lewis, Scott O'Neal, Chris Posey and Dan Ward serving as pallbearers. Survivors include his wife, Christine Horsley of Grantville; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Melissa) Posey of Grantville; son, James Horsley of Newnan; sisters, Minnie Broome of LaGrange, Inez Heistand of Franklin; grandchildren, Kristi Goldner, Michael Horsley, Tanya Horsley, Chris Posey; great-grandchild, David Goldner; and sister-in-law, Lora Mae Horsley of Douglasville. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Eleanor Ruth Kruse
Mrs. Eleanor Ruth Kruse, 68, of Camelia Circle in Newnan died Nov. 19, 1997, at her home. Born May 15, 1929 in Evanston, Ill., Mrs. Kruse was retired from sales and was a member of White Oak Resurrection Lutheran Church. A service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Derrick and the Rev. Larry Troutman officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survivors include husband, Orville A. "Orv" Kruse of Newnan; son, William Arthur Kruse of Newnan; and sisters, Mary Lou Oswalt, Elizabeth Moody, both of Northbrook, Ill., Billie Bremer of San Miguel, Mexico. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. SuNam So
Mrs. SuNam "Mama Sue" So, 83, of Spivery Road in Newnan died Nov. 19, 1997, at Newnan Hospital. Born Oct. 18, 1914 in Korea, Mrs. So was a homemaker. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Sam Chong So and the Rev. David Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Brown of Newnan; and sons, Bong Cha Young of Fulton County, Ho Cha Young of Covington and Tek Cha Young of Korea. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mr. Marvin J. Horsley
Mr. Marvin J. Horsley, 67, of Emmett Young Road in Grantville died Nov. 19, 1997, at his home. Born Nov. 2, 1930 in Carroll County, Mr. Horsley was retired from auto sales and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. A service will be held at 4 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dennis Fowler and the Rev. Mike White officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Lewis Fields, Waymon Hand, Joe Lewis, Scott O'Neal, Chris Posey and Dan Ward serving as pallbearers. Survivors include his wife, Christene Horsley of Grantville; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Melissa) Posey of Grantville; son, James Horsley of Newnan; sisters, Minnie Broome of LaGrange, Inez Heistand of Franklin; grandchildren, Kristi Goldner, Michael Horsley, Tanya Horsley, Chris Posey; great-grandchild, David Goldner; and sister-in-law, Lora Mae Horsley of Douglasville. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Ruby K. Sims Camp
Mrs. Ruby K. Sims Camp, 72, of Palmetto died Nov. 20, 1997, at South Fulton Medical Center. Born July 10, 1925 in Coweta County, Mrs. Camp was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she was church treasurer and a member of the choir. A service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Ramah Baptist Church with the Rev. Georgia Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Hill Cemetery with Wayne Camp, Sandsey Sims, Pasteur Camp Sr. Pasteur Camp Jr., Walter Sims and Gerald Sims serving as pallbearers. Survivors include her children, Sandsey Sims of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Pasteur A. Camp Sr. of Cheltenham, Md., Gwendolyn Camp Echols of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald I. (Brenda) Yarbrough of Stone Mountain, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne D. Camp Sr. of Palmetto; sister, Leola Jones of Palmetto; sisters-in-law, Zelma Camp, Willie Lou Camp, Catherine Rush, all of Cleveland, Ohio; Mattie Williams of Dayton, Ohio; nephew, Walter Sims; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Wyvette Shelnutt Hunter
Mrs. Wyvette Shelnutt Hunter, 76, of Haynie Road in Moreland died Nov. 21, 1997, at Newnan Hospital. Born July 31, 1921, Mr. Hunter was a member of White Oak Presbyterian Church and a retired cafeteria manager and salesperson with Johnson's Clothing. A service will be held at 2 p.m. today at White Oak Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rabun Williams officiating. Interment will follow at White Oak Cemetery with Larry Newman, J.C. Hunter, Leonard "Babo" Hunter, Leroy Hunter, Randy Jones and Harvey Shelnutt Jr. serving as pallbearers. Survivors include her husband, Richard T. "Dick" Hunter of Moreland; sons, Harry Thomas Hunter, James Lee Hunter, David Bryant Hunter, all of Newnan, Roy A. Hunter of Moreland; sisters, Novella Jones, Winifred Newman, both of Newnan; brother, Harvey Shelnutt Sr. of Newnan; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mr. Jack Edward Wilson
Mr. Jack Edward Wilson, 71, of Franklin Road in Newnan died Nov. 21, 1997, at his home. Born June 18, 1926 in Carroll County, Mr. Wilson was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War Two and was employed by Newnan Cotton Mills, Colonial Stores, Henson Furniture, American General Insurance, Secured Realty and Mack and Jacks. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his daughters, Melanie Lowe, Jackie and Jennings White, all of Newnan; sons, Danny and Lynn Wilson of Sharpsburg, Tim Wilson of Newnan; sisters, Opal McMichael, Clastelle Quigley, Eva Mae Tolbert, all of Newnan; grandchildren, Erica Burkett, Stephanie Chunn, Jenna White, Michael Lowe, Brad Wilson, Brian Wilson, Elizabeth Wilson, Cliff Wilson; and great-grandchild, Zach Wilson. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Red Cross. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Maude S. Bridges
Mrs. Maude S. Bridges, 88, of Newnan died Nov. 23, 1997 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan. Born June 25, 1909 in Newnan, Mrs. Bridges was a homemaker. Funeral services will be at the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home today at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Searcy Jackson and the Rev. Ken Norton officiating. Interment will be at Providence Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Summer, Jeff Summer, Josh Summer, Matt Summer, Tommy Summer and Chad Summer. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Julia) Summer of Newnan; brother, "Buddy" Smith, of Newnan; grandchildren, Jeff Summer, Mike Summer, Tommy Summer of Newnan; and six great-grandchildren, including Chad Summer of Newnan. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Christine Howard
Mrs. Christine Howard, 80, of Hogansville, died Nov. 23, 1997 at Royal Elaine Nursing Home in LaGrange. Mrs. Howard was born Sept. 12, 1917, in Shawmutt, Ala., daughter of the late William Cullen Green and the late Katie Middlebrooks Green. She lived at Hogansville most of her life. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday at the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the graveside in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. The Rev. Jesse Sims will officiate. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bryan of Lilburn; and two grandchildren. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.

Mrs. Wyvette Shelnutt Hunter
Mrs. Wyvette Shelnutt Hunter, 76, of Haynie Road in Moreland died Nov. 21, 1997, at Newnan Hospital. Born July 31, 1921, Mrs. Hunter was a member of White Oak Presbyterian Church and a retired cafeteria manager and salesperson with Johnson's Clothing. A service was held Sunday afternoon at White Oak Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rabun Williams officiating. Interment was at White Oak Cemetery with Larry Newman, J.C. Hunter, Leonard "Babo" Hunter, Leroy Hunter, Randy Jones and Harvey Shelnutt Jr. serving as pallbearers. Survivors include her husband, Richard T. "Dick" Hunter of Moreland; sons, Harry Thomas Hunter, James Lee Hunter, David Bryant Hunter, all of Newnan, Roy A. Hunter of Moreland; sisters, Novella Jones, Winifred Newman, both of Newnan; brother, Harvey Shelnutt Sr. of Newnan; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Mary M. Jansen
Mrs. Mary M. Jansen, 76, died Nov. 21, 1997 at Southland Nursing Home in Peachtree City, Ga. Born Aug. 1, 1921 in Forsyth, Ga., Mrs. Jansen was the daughter of the late Troy Sanders Martin and Neely Bell (Amerson) Martin. She was a resident of Macon and a graduate of Vashti College in Thomasville, Ga. A veteran, she served in the Army/Airforce. She worked as a sales representative for the Wall Street Journal and was employed by Dow Jones & Co. She was the widow of Ralph Lee Jansen. Services were held Monday at McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins, Ga. with the Rev. Sydney Odom officiating. Interment was in the Magnolia Park Cemetery in Warner Robins. Survivors include daughter, Dena Ray of Sharpsburg; son, Lee Jansen of Spartanburg, S.C.; sister, Mrs. W. B. Maudys Matthews of Macon; brothers, Maurice M. Martin of Warner Robins and Mitchell "Mack" Martin of Fort Valley, Ga.; grandsons, Adam S. Ray of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Greg Ray Jr. of Lilburn, Ga.; granddaughter, Teresa "T.J." Ray of Stone Mountain, Ga. McCullough Funeral Home, Warner Robins, Ga.

Mrs. Geraldine (Deana) Kirkland
Mrs. Geraldine (Deana) Kirkland, 76, of Pearson, Ga., died Nov. 19, 1997, at Tift General Hospital in Tifton, Ga., following an extended illness. A native of Meriwether County, Mrs. Kirkland was born March 16, 1921, daughter of Walter C. and Pearl McCrary Turner. She had made her home in Montgomery, Ala., before moving to Pearson in 1970. She was a retired licensed practical nurse and a member of the First Baptist Church in Pearson, Ga. She was the widow of the late Dr. W. P. Kirkland Sr. Funeral services for Mrs. Kirkland were held the afternoon of Nov. 21 at the First Baptist Church in Pearson, Ga., with the Rev. Wes Thompson and the Rev. Bob Pierce officiating. Special music, "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art" and "In the Garden" were rendered as instrumentals by pianist Mary Ann Williams. Interment followed in the Antioch Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Wade Brown, William White, Ricky Shell, Jack Corbitt, Charlie Bray and Paul Kirkland Jr. Survivors include sons, Richard Lamar Glazier and James Ronald Glazier of Senoia, Ga.; brothers, Dr. Render Turner of LaGrange, Ga. and R. C. Turner of Gay, Ga.; sister, Peggy Neely of Butler, Ga.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relihan Funeral Home, Pearson, Ga.

Mr. Thomas Edwin "Ed" Nolen
Mr. Thomas Edwin "Ed" Nolen, 77, of Newnan died Nov. 21, 1997, at his residence. Born March 25, 1920, in Randolph County, Ala., Mr. Nolen was retired as a superintendent for the William L Bonnell Co. in Newnan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II. Services will be today at 1 p.m. at the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dean and the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road in Newnan. Pallbearers will be Leroy Robinson, Ned Chambless, Oscar Kimble, Donny Nichols, Chep Phillips and Hugh Don Smith. Survivors include his wife, Edith Nolen of Newnan; sons, Edwin Eugene Nolen and Joe Nolen of Newnan; brother, James Nolen of Franklin, Ga.; and grandchildren, Brad Nolen and Mitchell Nolen of Newnan. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Maude S. Bridges
Mrs. Maude S. Bridges, 88, of Newnan died Nov. 23, 1997 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan. Born June 25, 1909 in Newnan, Mrs. Bridges was a homemaker. Funeral services will be at the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home today at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Searcy Jackson and the Rev. Ken Norton officiating. Interment will be at Providence Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Summer, Jeff Summer, Josh Summer, Matt Summer, Tommy Summer and Chad Summer. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Julia) Summer of Newnan; brother, "Buddy" Smith, of Newnan; grandchildren, Jeff Summer, Mike Summer, Tommy Summer of Newnan; and six great-grandchildren, including Chad Summer of Newnan. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Mattie Carter
Mrs. Mattie Carter, 84, of Carrollton died Nov. 27, 1997, in Carrollton. Born March 4, 1913 in Carroll County, Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late Henry Jackson and Frances Elizabeth Clark Knott and the wife of the late Chester Carter. She was retired from Lawler Hosiery and was a member of Carrollton First Christian Church. A service will be held at 3 p.m. today at Martin and Hightower West Center Chapel with J.C. Cook and the Rev. Chris Jiles officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Christian Church Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lola and Bobby Wells of Stockbridge; son and daughter-in-law, Ford and Sarah Carter of Palmetto; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Martin and Hightower West Center Chapel, Carrollton.

Mrs. Everlena Shelnutt
Mrs. Everlena Shelnutt, 78, of Wagers Mill Road in Newnan died Nov. 27, 1997, at Newnan Hospital. Born Jan. 11, 1919, Mrs. Shelnutt was a homemaker. A service will be held at 2 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dean and the Rev. Bob Atkins officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Buren Lassetter, John Dyer, Richard L. Entrekin, Kenneth Eskew, Jimmy Lassetter and Larry Newman serving as pallbearers. Survivors include her husband, William Harvey Shelnutt Sr. of Newnan; son and daughter-in-law, William Harvey (Charlotte) Shelnutt Jr. of Newnan; sisters, Catherine Gilbert of Newnan, Faye Holloway of Whitesburg; and grandson, William Harvey Shelnutt III. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mrs. Willie B. Masdon
Mrs. Willie B. Masdon, 92, of Spence Avenue in Newnan died Nov. 29, 1997, at Newnan Hospital. Born June 23, 1905 in Heard County, Mrs. Masdon was the daughter of the late Monroe and Lougenia Reid Yarbrough and the wife of the late C.H. Masdon. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennie Hanson. Mr. Masdon was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Newnan. A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Travis Eidson and Dr. Doyle Bledsoe officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with her grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Survivors include her son, Jerry Masdon of Peachtree City; daughter, Patsy Pierce of Newnan; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and a number of Great-great-grandchildren. Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.

Mr. Earl L. Roberston
Mr. Earl L. Robertson, 49, of Rock Hill S.C. died Nov. 25, 1997, at his home. Mr. Robertson earned a bachelor's degree in textile engineering from Georgia Tech and a master's degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina. He was director of manufacturing services for Springs Industries. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow Tuesday at Memory Hills Cemetery in Milledgeville. Survivors include his sons, James de Jarnette Robertson and Earl L. Robertson Jr., both of Rock Hill; and mother, Christine Robertson of Newnan. Memorial contributions can be made to the Rock Hill Police Department Worthy Boys and Girls Club, 120 E. Black St., Rock Hill, S.C., 29730. Bass Funeral Home, Rock Hill, S.C.