Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
RAYMON T. GUNTER
Raymon T. Gunter, 89, died November 15, 2004. He was born on May 25, 1915 in Walton County, Alcovy Mountain, Georgia. The family moved to Atlanta in 1925. He graduated from Tech High School and attended Georgia Technical Institute . He served in the Army during WWII. After thre war, he started Gunter Bros. at Whitehall and McDaniel Street in Atlanta. He sold the business to his employees in 1964. He moved to Lake Lanier and started Gunter'a Lanier Harbor dry storage and marina. He sold the business in 1972 and moved to Punta Gorda, Florida. He lived there until September of 2004. He passed as a resident of Crystal Bay Senior Living Facility in San Destin, FL. He is survived by his son, Christopher Allen Gunter and granddaughter Katherine Tolbert Gunter.He was preceeded in death by his wife of 56 years, Pat Thompson Gunter. The visitation is tonight, Thursday, November 18, 5 til 7 p.m. at Donehoo-Lewis funeral home. Funeral services will be tomorrow in our chapel at 1:00 p.m. Minister Roger Prillhart will officiate. iIntermentWestview Cemetery.
Curtis M. Lester
(Died November 29, 2011)
Curtis M. Lester, 92, of Union City, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Mr. Lester, was retired from Eastern Air Lines with 30 years service, and was preceded in death by a son, Roy Lester. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Christeen Hollis Lester; children, Monroe & Maggie Enders Lester, David Lester, and Kathy & Jeff McCoy; grandchildren, Cameron McCoy and Dylan McCoy; sisters, Laura Rhodes, Agnes Hatcher, and Levie Mae Fillyaw; brothers, Melvin Lester, Leroy Lester, and W.H. Lester. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 2nd in our chapel. Interment, Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
PAUL W. BRATCHER, SR.
Paul W. Bratcher, Sr., of Newborn, GA, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Surviving are his children; Paul & Janice Bratcher, Madison, David & Vickey Bratcher, Williamson, James & Debbie Bratcher, Locust Grove, Frank & Robin Bratcher, Hampton, Joel & Angie Bratcher, Covington, Joseph & Kim Bratcher, Braselton, Linda Rowe, Covington, Nancy & Dale Bryant, Villa Rica, Barbara Robertson, Jackson, Donna & Benny Stacey, McDonough, Anna Weaver; 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, November 18th in our chapel with Rev. Bud Bratcher officiating. Interment, Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery, Fairburn. Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
KATHLEEN VON HAGEN BOEMKER
Kathleen Von Hagen Boemker, of College Park, died Saturday, November 20, 2004. Surviving are her children; Al Boemker, Dunwoody, Tom Boemker, Atlanta, Jim Boemker, Whitleyville, TN, David Boemker, Atlanta, Mary Ann Conner, Houston, TX, Margie Phelps, Alpharetta, Maureen Mullins, Marietta, Maria Stoyka, Tyrone, 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass will be said at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 23rd at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Hapeville, with Father Charles Donovan celebrating. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 240 Arnold St, Hapeville, GA 30354. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 until 8 p.m., and a prayer service will be said at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
EDWARD E. KIMBRELL
EDWARD E. KIMBERLL, (REVEREND), 89, DIED NOVEMBER 22, 2004.
MR. KIMBRELL WAS BORN IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND IS SURVIVED BY SEVERAL RELATIVES. THE VISITATION WILL BE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2004 FROM 9:30 AM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE. THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL FOLLOW THE VISITATION AT 1:00 PM IN OUR CHAPEL. iIntermentWILL BE AT RESTHAVEN GARDEN OF MEMORIES IN DECATUR. 404-761-2171-FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1934.
NELLIE C. WOMACK
Mrs. Nellie C. Womack, of Hapeville, died Sunday, December 5, 2004. Surviving are her husband; Gus Womack, children; Kenneth & Rhonda Womack, Rex, Carolyn & Jimmy Bishop, Hapeville, Linda & Gene Morgan, Stockbridge, 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 7th at Hapeville First Baptist Church, with remains in state at 12 noon. Dr J.W. Wallis officiating. Interment, College Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Lottie Moon Missions Offering of your local Baptist Church. Visitation will be Monday from 5 until 8 p.m. at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
EMILY FLORENE BRADLEY LAMUNDA
Emily Florene Bradley Lamunda was born June 16, 1918 in Bonita, Louisiana. She died on Sunday, December 19, 2004 at her home following a lengthy illness. Florene met and married
her husband of almost 63 years in Little Rock, Arkansas. After military service they and their two girls settled in Hapeville, Georgia in 1952. Her husband, children and grandchildren were a vital part of her life. She was an active member of the Hapeville Service League and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Jay Lamunda; children, Betty Jo Copelan and Jayne & Ed Hudson; grandchildren, Jeff & Gwen Copelan, David & Melinda Copelan, Jay & Beverly Copelan, Keri & Calvin Reykdal, Jenny & Darran Edwards and Michael & Stacy Copelan; and great-grandchildren, Alye, Megan, Christopher, Rachel and Sara Katherine Copelan. The Family welcomes friends on Wednesday evening, December 22, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, 736 South Central Avenue, Hapeville. The funeral service to celebrate Florene's life will be held at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 2840 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, December 23 at 2 p.m. Following the graveside service, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5755 Mallory Road, College Park, Joe, Betty Jo and Jayne invite family and friends to the family home in Hapeville for a reception at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be sent to The Alzheimers Association, 1925 Century Boulevard, Suite 10, Atlanta, Georgia 30345, www.alzga.org. Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171.
LEN W. GREEN
Len W. Green, of Hapeville, died Thursday, August 9, 2007. Len was retired from the Federated/Macy's Systems as a Senior Sales Analyst. He is survived by his wife, Anne Turner Green; daughter & son-in-law, Selena & Richard Wilson, Jonesboro; sister & brother-in-law, Janis & Jake Davenport, Hixson, TN and several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 14th from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Hapeville First Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Dr. Bill Lacy officiating. Cremation will follow the service. The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to the Hapeville First Baptist Church, 612 College St, Hapeville, GA 30354 in Len's memory. Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
ENICE GOODEN WAITES
Enice Gooden Waites, age 93, of Hapeville, died Friday, August 24, 2007. Enice was a member of the North Avenue Church of Christ, and had a love for flowers, gardening and knitting. She is survived by her sisters, Eunice Gautney, Hapeville and Audrey Clark, Tucker; a brother, Robert Gooden, Smyrna; 3 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 28th from 12 Noon until the funeral service hour at 2 p.m. in our chapel officiated by Reverend Darwin Caldwell. Interment, Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
MAURICE "FRENCHY" LAFRENIERE
(Died December 3, 2011)
Maurice LaFreniere, 78, of East Point, died Saturday, December 3, 2011. Maurice was employed as a supervisor for Canada Dry, a soft drink distributor, and was preceded in death by his parents, Romulas and Eva LaFreniere. Maurice is survived by his wife Ann Lanier LaFreniere; his son Ed (Virginia) LaFreniere; daughters Stephanie (Danny) Batey, Cheryl (Robert) Sachsenheimer; brothers Stephen (Annette) LaFreniere, Larry (Sylvia) LaFreniere; sisters Jackie (Bill) Wheelahan, Paulette Pennymaker, Linda (Len) Dayton; he also leaves behind 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8th in our chapel with Reverend James H. Cook officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5pm until 8pm at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville.
Sara Lois Dunaway
(June 4, 1931 - January 7, 2012)
Sara Lois Dunaway, 80, died January 07, 2012. She is preceded in death by a son, Felix Thomas Johnson and a daughter, Diane Bradley. Survivors include daughters; Sandra Fedenko, Ellijay, Becky and Pam Johnson of Stockbridge. Sister; Vivian Alverson, Tuscumbia, AL, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Nieces & nephews. Visitation is today 4 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in our chapel. iIntermentForest Hills Memorial Gardens.
Mary Frances Hovsepian
(April 2, 1923 - April 7, 2013)
Mary Frances Rosser Hovsepian, 90, of East Point, died Sunday, April 07, 2013. Frances was retired from the Fulton County School System, at Headland High School, as a member of the Dietician's Staff, a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, and was the widow of Manuel A. Hovsepian. She is survived by her children, Nancy Gaenssley, Mickey Hovsepian, and Dan Hovsepian; a brother, Earl Rosser; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11th in our chapel with Reverend Darwin Caldwell officiating. iIntermentwill follow at College Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
Mary Ruth Kimsey
Born: June 06, 1934 - Died: October 21, 2014
Mary Ruth Kimsey, 78, went to live with Jesus on October 21, 2014.
Mary Ruth was born on June 6th, 1936 in Ducktown, Tennessee. Mary Ruth graduated from Ducktown High School, then attended Georgia Baptist Nursing School. She married
Mark Russell Kimsey, Jr. in 1955.
Mary Ruth was a Surgical Assistant to several doctors. She worked in East Point, Georgia for Barber Auto Air as a secretary and then Lance Roofing and Inspection Services as a secretary and treasurer before retiring.
After retirement Mary Ruth volunteered in many capacities including Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs, as President in East Point in offices at the state level. She also volunteered at Southwest Christian Care, Christian City Children's Home and Arts Alliance in Union City, Ga. Mary Ruth loved people and was always looking for ways to help others.
She was an active member of the Hope in Prayer Class at Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in East Point.
Mary Ruth was preceded in death by her father, Hugh Miller, her mother, Lennie Sigmon and step father Marshall Sigmon.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Russell Kimsey, Jr. A sister; Margaret (Junior) Mason. Brother; Joe (Wanda) Miller. Sons; Russ Kimsey (Hallie P.) Kimsey and Joe (Sandra) Kimsey. Grandchildren; Torie Kimsey Peterson, Jacob (Tiffany)Kimsey, Jenna Kimsey (Blake) Meharg, Logan Kimsey and Caroline Kimsey. great-grandchildren: Jayden Kimsey, Jailyn Kimsey, Jayliah Peterson, Lucas Stevens, Colton Kimsey and Leila Kimsey as well as many cousins, nieces and nepehews.
Services will be on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in East Point, Georgia. The visitation will be 9:30 til 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at 11:00 a.m. Graveside service will be at 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church cemetery in Epworth, Georgia. A reception will follow the service in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church in Epworth.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Southwest Christian Care and or Christian City Children's Home in Union City, Georgia.
Harry Edward Leach, Sr.
Born: June 25, 1925 - Died: October 18, 2015
U.S. Veteran - Harry Edward Leach, Sr., 90, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, October 18, 2015. Harry was a graduate of Hapeville High School, and the University of Georgia. He retired from the State of Georgia Job Corps, and was a Navy Veteran having served in W.W. II. Surviving are his children, Jan (Leach) & Robert Allison, and Edward Leach, Jr.; grandchildren, Stephanie Braden, Rodney Price, and Tracy Price; and 5 great-grandchildren. A graveside inurnment service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5th at Georgia National cemetery in Canton. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 on Friday, November 6th at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, 225 Robinson Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Peachtree City United Methodist Church, or Optum Hospice, 3720 Davinci Court, Suite 400, Norcross, GA 30092 in Harry's name. Donehoo-Lewis Funeral Home, Hapeville. 404-761-2171
COX
Lucy Palmer Cox, 82, of Rockdale County, GA, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at Blount Memorial Hospital. Ms. Cox, a recent resident of Maryville, TN, was born in Covington County, AL. She retired after 20 years of service with Combustion Engineering in Norcross, GA, and was a longtime member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church in Conyers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cox. Survivors include sons, James (Jim) Palmer and his wife, Eileen, of Maryville, TN, and Charles (Butch) Cox Jr. of Tate, GA; grandchildren, Belinda and Bryan White of Conyers, Jeff and Laura Palmer of Maryville, Jennifer and Chad Wilson of Covington, Jon and Kim Palmer of Rome, GA; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Devyn White of Conyers and Christine Wilson of Covington; brother, Douglas Mack of McDonough, GA; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Smyrna Presbyterian Church Children and Youth Ministry, 2920 Hwy. 212, Conyers, GA 30094. Family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. today, Aug. 7, at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Rockdale Chapel in Conyers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, at Smyrna Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Carl D. Smith officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Green Meadow Memorial Gardens in Conyers. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, TN, 865-983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com.
WHITE
Mr. John Henry White, 82, of Conyers, GA, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003. Visitation will be held Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. at the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home, Covington, GA. Rev. Lou Comans and Rev. Leon Brownlee will officiate. iIntermentwill be held at Eastview cemetery in Conyers. Mr. White retired in 1970 after 22 years of employment with Coats and Clark. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a lifetime resident of Rockdale County and preceded in death by parents, James J. and Jessie Mitcham White. Mr. White is survived by a sister, Mrs. Eunice White Chandler of Conyers; nieces and nephews, Brenda and Carlton Waldrop, Ray and Martha Underwood, Nelda and Leon Brownlee, Ricky and Jackie Underwood; several great-nieces and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Road, Smyrna, GA 30080, 770-434-5864. Wheeler Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 770-786-7111.
COWAN
Mrs. Frances (Daniel) Cowan, 90, wife of the late Julian C. Cowan, died on Nov. 16, 2003, in Conyers, Ga. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at East View cemetery in Conyers with Dr. Jim Martin officiating.
Survivors include: daughters, Melinda Cowan, Susan Klem and Ina Jane Wundram, all of Conyers; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Cowan was born in DeKalb County, Ga. She was an elementary school teacher for five years. She was a member of Glenn Memorial Methodist Church and an active Sunday school teacher, also. She was president of the Lullwater Garden Club and performed many civic duties as well.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Garden Club of Georgia for roadside beautification in care of Virginia Palmer, 1340 Palmer Place, Hiawassee, GA 30546. The family will receive friends at Harry L. White Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, from 1-2 p.m. (one hour prior to service time). Harry L. White Funeral Home, Conyers, 770-483-6216.
CHAPMAN
Jeanette Chapman, 58, of Lithonia, died Dec. 6, 2003. Surviving are her husband, David Chapman; sons, Tommy and Mike Chapman, both of Conyers; sister, Sheila Hickman of Covington; brother, Edward A.G. Snider of Covington; 7 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the chapel of Henry Funeral Home with Rev. Cedric Banks officiating. Family will receive friends this evening from 5-8 at Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia, 770-482-4411.
DUDLEY
Robert (Bobby) Chesley Dudley, 71, of Conyers, Ga., died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. He was born in Atlanta in 1932. After graduation from Roosevelt High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving most of his four years in Japan, Indo China and Alaska. Upon leaving the Navy, he was employed by AT&T and retired as operations manager after 31 years of service. An avid sports fan, he spent his younger years coaching little league teams.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jean Dudley of Conyers; daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Steve Stewman of Fayetteville, Ga.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Williamson of Tiger, Ga., Shirley and Julian Spence of McDonough, Ga., Patsy and Aurthur Elrod of Winder, Ga; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Pam Dudley of Williamson, Ga.; grandchildren, Bethany Snyder and David Stewman; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held today, Dec. 8, from 6-9 p.m. The funeral service will be Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Crowe officiating. Pallbearers will be Brian Dudley, Donnie Spence, Rickey Hewett, Michael Neviaser, Greg Mitchell, Gerald Barger, James Davies and Joe Becknell and honorary pallbearers, Bob King and Bobby Edwards. iIntermentwill be at Lawnwood Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or donations to Portsbridge Hospice, 1009 Milstead Ave., Conyers, GA 30012. Wheeler Funeral Home, Covington, is in charge of the arrangements.
HARRIS
Nettie Mae Hammonds Harris, 98, of Villa Rica, celebrated her homecoming on Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, from Hospice Atlanta. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 8, at Honey Creek Baptist Church at 2 p.m., with Rev. Mike Farmer, Rev. Vester Maughon and Rev. Craig Cox officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Honey Creek Baptist Church cemetery in Conyers.
A native of Henry County, Ga., Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and the oldest member of Honey Creek Baptist Church at the time of her death. She is survived by daughters, Shirley and Ed Blackmon of Conyers, Diane and Benny Wheeler of Villa Rica, Sarah and Robert Smith of Villa Rica; daughter-in-law, Jan Harris, Conyers; sister, Lilly Hammonds, Conyers; 20 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Harris; children, Jo and Edwina Harris, Christine and Olen Lowery and Frank Harris; grandchildren, Larry Harris and Rodney Wheeler; sisters, Pearl Vickery, Johnnie Bell Farmer, Annie Ricks and Sally Johnson Meirs; and brothers, W.O. Hammonds and Charlie Hammonds. Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Rockdale Chapel, 770-918-8851.
STEELE
Mr. Dewey W. Steele, age 92, died Dec. 7, 2003, and Mrs. Margaret M. Steele, age 88, died Dec. 6, 2003. They were husband and wife. J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home in Covington, 770-786-2524, is in charge of the arrangements.
BORDERS
Linton J. (L.J.) Borders, age 88, of Covington, Ga., died Feb. 5, 2005. J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
CROSS
Mr. Floyd J. Cross, 61, of Duluth, GA, passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at his residence. He was born May 5, 1943, in Crisp County, GA, to Minnie Lou Jones Cross and the late Otis Wheeler Cross. Mr. Cross was a training manager/technical support for the Fiber Optic Division of Lucent Technologies for 40 years and was Baptist by faith. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Denham Cooley. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Patty) L. Cross; his mother, Minnie Lou Jones Cross of Perry, GA; his children, Jason Cross of Jacksonville, FL, and Jennifer Bowles of Delray Beach, FL; sisters, Pat Bergman-House of Fernandina Beach, , FL, Louise Canady of Perry, GA, Ruth Warner of Doctor’s Inlet, FL, Reba Quinones of Warner Robins, GA, Betty Pope of Orange Park, , FL, Evelyn Reeves of Roopville, GA, and Dr. Marie Shafe of Winter Springs, FL; brothers, Clarence Cross of Arabi, GA, James Cross of Covington, GA, Pastor John Cross of Orange Park, FL, and Fred Cross of Acworth, GA; special friends, Jimmy Joy, Leon Burcum, Carmine Ciotola, Clyde Laughlin, Tommy Bonner, Joe Carvotta, Rick Sedlacek, Larry Ross, Bob Griewe, Damljan Baricevic, Jay Barnes, Jim Tison and Randy Quill; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at 7 p.m. from CrowelI Brothers Peachtree Chapel with Pastor John Cross officiating. In accordance with the wishes of Mr. Cross, his remains were cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, Feb. 9, from 5-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Georgia Transplant Foundation, 3125 Presidential Parkway, Suite 230, Atlanta, GA 30340. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton and Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel of Norcross has charge of the arrangements.
HOYT
Captain William D. Hoyt, 35, of Redstone Arsenal, AL, died Friday, while on active duty in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Shannon; sons, Drew and Kyle; parents, David and Carolyn Hoyt; grandparents, Lt. Col. Ralph and Ann Lind; sister, Amy Ann Hoyt; parents-in-Iaw, Marti and Terry Turner. A resurrection service with military honors was held Monday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Huntsville. AL, with the Rev. Hal Oakley officiating. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Second Mile Development, 2710 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, AL 35804.
ROACH
Melinda Gail Roach, age 53, of Stone Mountain, passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at the Chapel of Horis Ward Funeral Home, Rockdale Chapel, Conyers. Rev. Nolan Jackson will officiate. Burial Crestlawn Memorial Park, Atlanta. Ms. Roach was a 1969 Graduate of Towers High School in Decatur, a Postal Rural Carrier with the Snellville Post Office, and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Snellville and Belmont Baptist Church in Conyers. Ms. Roach was preceded in death by father, Luther W. Roach Sr., and sister, Carol Lucus. She is survived by children, Melinda “Shey” Eiland, Charlotte, NC, “Dylan” Reginald Eiland, Atlanta, and "Joshua" Aaron Roach, Conyers; stepchildren, Ronnie Ashley and Timmy Leach of Texas; mother; Annie Laura Roach, Conyers; brothers, Luther W. and Linda Roach Jr., Covington, Michael W. and Vicki Roach, Cartersville, Roy E. and Jennie Sue Roach, Conyers; sisters, Sandra R. Mitchell, Auburn, Phyllis R. Sanders, Loganville, Darlene and Jeff Brown, Cullman, AL, Renee and Greg Sargeant, Conyers, Joan Larkin, Riverdale; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and special friends. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. today, Feb. 8 at Horis Ward Funeral Home, Rockdale Chapel, 1999 Hwy. 138, SW, Conyers. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville, GA in charge of arrangements, 770 962-3100.
WILSON
Perryman (Perry) Wilson, age 77, of Conyers, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, at Ward’s Rockdale Chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Clarence Thompson officiating. iIntermentwill follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Stockbridge. Mr. Wilson was a. retired barber in Atlanta. He was a member and a deacon at Highland Baptist Church. Perry was active in prison ministry through country gospel music, and a 32nd Degree Mason belonging to the Philologia Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 178. He is survived by wife, Ruby Cosby Wilson of Conyers; daughters, Hannah and Mike Jessup of Conyers, Alicia Wilson Bull of Atlanta, Maria Lea and Keith Arvidson of Marietta; sisters, Jessie Walker of Macon, Ernestine English of Fayetteville; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends today, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home, Rockdale Chapel, 770-918-8851.
ELKINS
James W. Elkins of Conyers died March 7, 2005. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Jimmy Worley; grandson, Russell Worley, all of Conyers; nieces, Kathy Blommel of Dade City, FL, Sherri McElrath of Huntsville, AL; fiancee, Millie Ryan, East Point. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, in the Carmichael-Hemperley Chapel with Minister Bobby Woods officiating. Interment, Mt. Oliver Baptist Church cemetery in Roswell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Conyers Church of Christ, 1410 Flat Shoals Road, Conyers, GA 30013. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 9, 5-7:30 p.m. at Carmichael-Hemperly Funeral Home, East Point. 404-761-1138.
