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Mr. Elgin Levi Moon
Mr. Elgin Levi Moon, 71, of Jackson Street, College Park, Ga. and formerly of Hogansville died Dec. 26, 1997 at South Fulton Medical Center in East Point, Ga.
Mr. Moon was born June 17, 1926 in Heard County, Ga., to Hattie (Ogle) Moon and the late Thomas Henry Moon. He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Hapeville.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the chapel of Herschel McDaniel Funeral Home of Fairburn. Officiating were Ralph Baker and Harold Lowry. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in College Park, Ga.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Kate (Nichols) Moon, of College Park; sons, Leroy Moon of Jonesboro, Ga. and Philip Moon of McDonough, Ga.; daughters, Cecilia Moon Jones of Elenwood, Ga. and Gail Moon Moore of Newnan; sisters, Alice Boyer of Union City, Ga. and Frances Wright of Charleston, S.C.; mother, Hattie Herlin Moon of Union City; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Herschel McDaniel Funeral Home, Fairburn, Ga.
Mrs. Mae Bell Thomas
Mrs. Mae Bell Thomas, 59, of Luthersville died Dec. 25, 1997, at her home.
Born March 7, 1938 in Meriwether County, Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of the late Rev. Wesley and Kate Thrash Strozier. She was a member of Clark's Chapel United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Chosen Few Club.
A graduate of Luthersville High School, Mrs. Thomas earned a bachelor's degree in education from Fort Valley State College. She taught for many years and worked as a security supervisor.
A funeral was conducted Tuesday at Clark's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. J.C. Neal officiating, assisted by the Rev. Rufus Strozier and the Rev. R.W. Sutton. Interment followed at the Temple CME Church Cemetery in Primrose with her nephews and friends serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her children, Anthony (Debora) Thomas, Adrian (Erick) Carillo; grandchildren, Teron Thomas, Kia Thomas, Ericka Carillo, Brandon Carillon, Airielle Thomas; sisters, Mary Favors, Bessie R. Freeman, Savannah Cook, Elizabeth Allen, Dorothy Y. Orr; brother, Abraham Strozier; brothers-in-law, the Rev. Booker T. Cook, Marvin T. Allen Jr.; aunts, Lois Render, Addie M. Strozier, Rose Thrash; nieces and nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 3, 1998
Mrs. Eleanor "Earline" Brandenburg
Mrs. Eleanor "Earline" Brandenburg, 60, of Douglasville died Dec. 30, 1997.
Mrs. Brandenburg was preceded in death by a brother, Merlin Johnson.
A service was conducted Thursday at Whitley-Garner Funeral Home, with interment following at Macedonia Church Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Brandenburg of Douglasville; sons, Dan and Michelle Brandenburg of Douglasville, Mark Brandenburg of Douglasville; daughters, Kim and Mike Abercrombie of Newnan, Kelli Brandenburg of Douglasville; sisters, Edna Noles of Dalton, Pauline Talley of LaGrange; brothers, Marvin Johnson of LaGrange; and grandchildren, Michelle Abercrombie, Elizabeth Abercrombie and Cliff Brandenburg.
Whitley-Garner Funeral Home.
Mrs. Velma Lena Gosdin
Mrs. Velma Lena Gosdin, 85, of Douglasville, formerly of Newnan, died Dec. 30, 1997.
Born June 29, 1913 in Randolph County, Ala., Mrs. Gosdin was the daughter of the late Joseph Bennie Douglas and Amanda Eliza Vowell Douglas. She was a member of Bowdon Baptist Church and the Joy Singers and was a custom drapery designer.
A service was conducted Friday at Bowdon Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Huggins officiating. Interment followed at Bowdon City Cemetery with Kent Watkins, Chris Watkins, Tim Hagar, Pete Green, Junior Whitmore and Chad Whitmore serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Bill Sangster of Smyrna, June and Larry Watkins of Marietta; sisters, Gleamer Yates, Elma Green, Jewell Whitmore, all of Woodland, Ala.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Rainwater-West Funeral Home, Bowdon.
Mrs. Sara Wilson Maassen
Mrs. Sara Wilson Maassen, 73, of Sharpsburg died Dec. 30, 1997.
Born Jan. 18, 1924, Mrs. Maassen was the wife of the late Eldon Leo Maassen.
A service was conducted Friday at Faith Baptist Church in Moreland with the Rev. Charlie Pharis and the Rev. Mark Spence officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Survivors include her son, Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Mary Beth) Maassen of Los Alamos, N.M.; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky (Ann) Brannen of Sharpsburg; grandchildren, Lisa Shedd of Hampton, Melanie Maassen of Los Alamos, Tracy Brannen, David Brannen, both of Sharpsburg; great-grandchildren, Brooke Shedd, Ashley Shedd, both of Hampton; brothers, Paul Wilson, James Wilson, both of Laurens, S.C.; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Lefty (Dell) Davis of Laurens, Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Jean) Spillers of Sumter, S.C.
Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City.
Miss Mary Lucille Owens
Miss Mary Lucille Owens, 83, of Atlanta died Jan. 1, 1998, at Brian Center for Nursing Care in LaGrange.
Born Sept. 16, 1914 in Madison County, Miss Owens was the daughter of the late Partee and Mary Elizabeth Newman Owens. She was a retired manager of Chesterfield Laundry at Emory Village.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville with the Rev. Robert E. McCurry officiating.
Survivors include her sister, Frances Owens Hudson of Hogansville; brothers, Harold Owens of East Point, P.H. Owens Jr. of Miles City, Montana; nieces and nephews, including Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Jones of Hogansville.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Stephen Todd Smith
Mr. Stephen Todd Smith, 34, of Senoia died Dec. 24, 1997, at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born Jan. 31, 1963 in Columbus, Mr. Smith was a member of Cathedral of Praise in Brooks.
A service was conducted yesterday at Cathedral of Praise with Pastor Roger Robinson officiating. Interment followed at Turin Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith of Senoia; grandmother, L. Mildred Antley of Columbus; sister, Bill and Karen Riner of Senoia; brother, Michael and Tina Smith, Senoia; nieces, Kathy Riner, Michaela Smith; and nephew, Cody Smith.
Memorial contributions can be made to Cathedral of Praise.
Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Charles B. Story
Mr. Charles B. Story, 46, of Harris Road in Newnan died Dec. 30, 1997, in Whitesburg.
Born Jan. 19, 1959 in Coweta County, Mr. Story was the son of the late Charles Buford Story and Isabelle Murphy Story. He was a member of Sargent Baptist Church.
A service was conducted Friday at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Doug Story officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Robert Masdon, Kevin Neill, Greg Shackelford, Chuch Barron, Matt Rainey and Edwin Bean serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Story of Newnan; children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Crystal Diane) Lewis of Milledgeville, Gloria Story of Hepzibah, Candace Story of Newnan; granddaughter, Katie Ann Lewis of Milledgeville; brother, Kenneth Story of Whitesburg.
Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. E.G. Williams
Mr. E.G. Williams, 75, of Newnan died Dec. 27, 1997, at his home.
Born Nov. 25, 1922 in Pickens County, Ala., Mr. Williams was a U.S. Army veteran of World War Two and former owner of Gallette's Restaurant and Motel. He was a member of Burns United Methodist Church.
A service was conducted Friday at Burns United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gregory Williams officiating. Interment followed at Cedar Oak Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with family friends serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Priscilla; daughters, Sharee, Deedra, DeEldra; son, Alan; sister, Mary Ruth (Chalmus) Hood of Tuscaloosa; brothers, Sammie L. Williams of Tuscaloosa; John (Adell) Williams of San Diego, Calif., James (Themoria) Williams of Saginaw, Mich., Wallace (Mable) Williams of Buffalo, N.Y.; five step-children; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 4, 1998
Mrs. Grace Earline Taylor Hardy
Mrs. Grace Earline Taylor Hardy, 73, of Port St. Joe, Fla. died Jan. 2, 1998, at Gulf Coast Hospital.
Born July 26, 1924, Mrs. Hardy was the wife of of the late Mark Newton Hardy and was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Huston, and a brother, Refus Taylor. She was a homemaker.
A service will be at 3 p.m. tomorrow at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include her sons, Carlos L. Hardy of Columbus, Kenneth Hardy of Virginia Beach, Fla., Walter M. Hardy, Mexico Beach, Fla.; daughter, Janice P. Hardy of Mexico Beach; sister, Leona T. Caswell; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Dessie S. Hines Smith
Mrs. Dessie S. Hines Smith, 87, of Austin Road in Newnan died Jan. 2, 1998, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Born Oct. 10, 1910 in Carroll County, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Hines, and daughters, Willie Mae Echols and Janelle Tolbert. She was retired from Bibb Manufacturing Co. and was a homemaker.
A service will be at 3 p.m. today at Arnco Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Dennis officiating. Interment will follow at Whitesburg Cemetery with Hamp Echols, Wally Hines, Greg Johnson, Mark Johnson, Bo Milton and Ronald Morris serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her husband, Elbert "Buddy" Smith of Newnan; son, Walter V. "Bud" Hines of Whitesburg; daughters, Joan Johnston of Arlington, Texas, Maxine Morris of Newnan; step-daughter, Barbara Stephens of Newnan; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Frances Diane Ellis Taylor
Mrs. Frances Diane Ellis Taylor, 52, of Nashville, Tenn. died Dec. 31, 1997, at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born April 3, 1945 in Roanoke, Ala., Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker.
A service was conducted Saturday at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Rick Lipp officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Dewayne Taylor, Aubrey Williams, Ronnie Stancil and Keith Adkins serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her husband, Franklin D. Taylor; mother, Frances Benefield of Columbus; daughters, Tina Adkins of Mobile, Ala., Karen Williams of Dadeville, Ala.; son, Franklin G. Taylor of Newnan; sister, Joan Benefield of Phenix City, Ala.; grandchildren, Blake Adkins, Elisabeth Adkins, Lindsey Adkins, Jonathan Jenkins, Matthew Jenkins; sons-in-law, Keith Adkins, Aubrey Williams.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Jesse Randolph Thomas
Mr. Jesse Randolph Thomas of Poplar Road in Newnan died Jan. 3, 1998, at Peachtree Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.
Mr. Jack W. Webster
Mr. Jack W. Webster, 62, of Holbrook Road in Newnan died Jan. 1, 1998, at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born Feb. 15, 1935 in Reeltown, Ala., Mr. Webster was a U.S. Army veteran of the 507th Infantry Division and was retired from Owens-Illinois.
A service will be at 2 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Roger Adcock officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Charles Tenny, Rick Estes, Chris Estes, Neil Estes, David Rigel, Paul David Spears, Kenneth Fields, Willie Dheil, Billy Ray Babb and Robbie Lumpkin serving as pallbearers and Harry Landreath serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary. B. Webster of Newnan; daughters, Tundra Baker of LaGrange, Mary Ann Gilley of Lithonia; sisters, Janet F. Hamlin, Jean Morgan, both of Opelika, Ala., Doris D. Spears; and four grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Tony L. Whitlock
Mr. Tony L. Whitlock, 39, of Tabby Lynch Road in Moreland died Jan. 1, 1998, at Crawford Long Hospital.
Born Dec. 17, 1958 in Coweta County, Mr. Whitlock was a contractor.
A service will be at 4 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Warren Moore officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Jimmy Morris, Steve Bledsoe, Cody Deal, David Luckie, Danny O'Brien and Kelley Wider serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra R. Whitlock of Moreland; great aunts, Ann Cole of Macon, Sarah Burton of Riverdale; father and step-mother, Aubrey and Ada Whitlock of Moreland; stepson, Jeremy Webb of Moreland; daughter, Brittany L. Whitlock of Moreland; sisters, Vicki Hammond of Newnan, Pat Jacobs of Jackson, Ohio; uncle and aunt, Charles and Diane Whitlock of Moreland; nephews, Chad Norton, Nicholas Norton, both of Newnan; and nieces, Denna Evans of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Courtney Jacobs of Jackson.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan
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January 6, 1998
Mr. James Alfred Campbell Sr.
Mr. James Alfred Campbell Sr., 70, died Jan. 3, 1998, at the V.A. Hospital in Dublin, Ga.
Mr. Campbell was born in Bibb County, Georgia, and lived in Macon most of his life. He owned and operated Campbell Construction Co. in Macon for over 30 years, was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was an Army veteran.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Goddard Funeral Home in Reynolds, Ga. Officiating will be Bishop Ken VanHoy and Elder Martin Adams. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery near Reynolds.
Survivors include his son, James Alfred Campbell Jr. of Sharpsburg; brothers and sisters, George Cox of Wewahitchka, Fla., David Cox of Jacksonville, Fla., Jimmy Cox of Quincy, Fla., Floyd Cox of Debury, Fla., Isabel Ward of North Carolina, Janice Hall, Ralph Pearson, Richard Pearson and Charles Pearson all of Ivey, Ga., Edna Brawner of Macon, Walter Pearson, Fletcher Pearson, both of Ft. Worth Tx.; four grandchildren.
Goddard Funeral Home, Reynolds, Ga.
Mrs. Joann Jones
Mrs. Joann Jones of Cates Rd., Newnan, died Jan. 4, 1998 at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta. She was the wife of Mr. Terry Jones. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
Mr. Strickland Marcus
Mr. Strickland Marcus, 77, of Westridge Road, Atlanta, died Dec. 26, 1997 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Mr. Marcus was born Sept. 24, 1920 to the late Jim and Cora Marcus. He served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 1942 to Feb. 1946. He later lived in Davenport, Iowa, and later Rock Island, Ill. He was married to the late Geraldine Marcus. He was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Davenport, Iowa.
Funeral services were held Jan. 3, 1998, at Clarks Chapel United Methodist Church in Luthersville, Ga. with the Rev. J. C. Neal, pastor, officiating. The Rev. James N. Moody Sr., pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church of Davenport, Iowa, was eulogist; and assisting were the Rev. R. W. Sutton and the Rev. Grady Lawrence. Interment was in Mt. Calvary Church Cemetery in Moreland, Ga. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Clarks Chapel stewards and New Mt. Bethel Board of Deasons. Nephews served as active pallbearers.
Survivors include his son, Issac Walton of New York; step-daughter, Charlotte McCray of Rock Island, Ill.; sisters, Mrs. Morean Austin (Honey) of Luthersville, and Mrs. Rosie L. Dyess of Atlanta, Ga; devoted nieces, Ms. Utes Marcus of Atlanta and Ms. Karen Rummels of Rock Island, Ill.; other nieces and nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc. of Newnan.
Miss Annie Lois Martin
Miss Annie Lois Martin, 75, of Newnan, died Jan. 3, 1998 at Starcrest of McDonough.
Miss Martin was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Carroll County to the late John Richard Martin and Lola Mae Nixon Martin. She was retired from the textile industry and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home in Newnan with the Rev. Gene Grant officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn cemetery in Red Oak, Ga.
Survivors include her brothers, James Alton Martin of Atlanta, Harvey Ernest Martin of Newnan, and Paul Eugene Martin of Sharpsburg.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Adolphe Michel Jr.
Mr. Adolphe Michel, 64, of Waterford Way, Griffin, died Jan. 4, 1998 at Southern Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Michel was born in New York City, N.Y., son of the late Adolphe Michel Sr. and the late Sara Michel. Mr. Michel was retired from Eastern Airlines and the U.S. Postal Service, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of First Baptist Church of Senoia.
Following visitation for Mr. Michel Monday evening, a memorial service was held at 8 p.m. at the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Michel; children, Linda and Joseph Minardi of Senoia, Mike and Angela Michel of Griffin, Wayne and Donna Michel of Senoia, and Mark and Rayanne Michel of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Mellissa and Krystle Minardi, Michael, Eric, Sarah, Heather and Austin Michel; brother, Frank Michel of Bedford, Va.
McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin, Ga.
Mr. Charles B. Story
Mr. Charles B. Story, 46, of Harris Road in Newnan died Dec. 30, 1997, in Whitesburg.
Born Jan. 19, 1951 in Coweta County, Mr. Story was the son of the late Charles Buford Story Sr. and Isabelle Murphy Story. He was a member of Sargent Baptist Church.
Services was held Friday at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Doug Storey officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Kevin Neill, Edwin Bean, Greg Shackelford, Chuck Barron, Matt Rainey and W. L. Winkles serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Story of Newnan; children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Crystal Dianne) Lewis of Milledgeville, Gloria Story of Hepzibah, Candace Story of Newnan; granddaughter, Katie Ann Lewis of Milledgeville; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Alice) Story of Whitesburg; nieces and a nephew.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Jesse Randolph Thompson
Mr. Jesse Randolph Thompson, 49, of Newnan died Jan. 3, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mr. Thompson was born March. 14, 1948 in Newnan. He was a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Newnan where he served on the Usher Board. He received his education in the Coweta County School System and served in the U.S. Army.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. The Rev. W. Cortez Golphin will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Aubrey Thompson, Pastor Ron B. Cook and other ministers. Interment will be in East View Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Jenkins, Larry Pinson, Ralph Thompson Sr., William Dodds Jr. and Charlie Smith. Active pallbearers will be Starling Thompson Jr., Johnny Glass, Charles Glass, Johnny Strickland, Kelvin Thompson, Scottie Render and Anthony F. Glass.
Survivors include sons, José Thompson and Jesse Thompson of Atlanta; daughter, Marcy A. Anthony of Newnan; mother, Mrs. Azzie Lee Thompson; brother, Willie L. (Faye) Thompson of Newnan; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; a special friend, Cathy Griffin; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
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Mr. Tony L. Whitlock
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Mr. Tony L. Whitlock, 39, of Tabby Lynch Road in Moreland died Jan. 1, 1998, at Crawford Long Hospital.
Born Dec. 17, 1958 in Coweta County, Mr. Whitlock was a contractor.
Services were held Sunday afternoon at McKoon Funeral Home, with Warren Moore and the Rev. Jerry Eley officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Jimmy Morris, Steve Bledsoe, Cody Deal, David Luckie, Danny O'Brien, Kelley Wilder and Darrell Jackson serving as pallbearers.
Mr. Whitlock was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Whitlock, and his son, Thomas Lee Whitlock.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra R. Whitlock of Moreland; daughter, Brittany L. Whitlock of Moreland; stepson, Jeremy Webb, also of Moreland; father and step-mother, Aubrey L. and Ada Whitlock of Moreland; sisters, Vicki Hammond of Newnan and Pat Jacobs of Jackson, Ohio; grandmother, Mrs. Estelle Farmer of Moreland; uncle and aunt, Charles and Diane Whitlock of Moreland; nephews, Chad Norton and Nicholas Norton, both of Newnan; nieces, Denna Evans of Ft. Pierce, Fla. and Courtney Jacobs of Jackson, Ohio; great aunts, Ann Cole of Macon and Sarah Burton of Riverdale.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Amanda Pritchett Wilson
Mrs. Amanda Pritchett Wilson, 91, of Peach Orchard Road, Baldwin, Ga., died Jan. 4, 1998 at a private convalescent home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Wilson was born Aug. 7, 1906, in Franklin County, Ga. to the late William Thomas and Mary Evie Thomason Pritchett. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Garnet F. Wilson; a sister, Morene Ausburn; a brother, W. C. "Doc" Pritchett; a stepdaughter, Mary Bentley; and a stepson, Frank Wilson. She was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church, a former dietician for the Carnesville Schools lunchroom and was retired from the nursing staff at Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston, Ga.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Whitfield Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Jones and the Rev. Billy Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Allens United Methodist Church Cemetery in Franklin County, Ga.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Evie and Larry Whitfield of Cornelia, Ga.; stepdaughter and her husband, Gladys and Walter M. Jackson of Atlanta; sisters, Mrs. Reba Pritchett and Mrs. Viola Ward, both of Toccoa, Ga.; grandchildren, John Whitfield of Cornelia, Ga., Spencer and Lora Whitfield Wright of Cornelia; four step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; several step-great-great-grandchildren.
Flowers are optional, and memorials may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children's Home at 2930 Flowers Road South Atlanta, Ga. 30341.
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January 7, 1998
Mr. Lester E. Allen
Mr. Lester E. Allen, 84, of Martin Mill Road in Moreland died Jan. 5, 1998, at Newnan Hospital.
Born Feb. 17, 1913 in Fairburn, Mr. Allen was retired from Southern Bell and was a member of Scottish Rite and the Moreland Masonic Lodge. A U.S. Army veteran of World War Two, he received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Purple Heart.
A service will be at 3 p.m. tomorrow at Moreland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patrick Janeen and the Rev. Gary Whetstone officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Chuck Wiles, John Carden, Phillip Estes, John Evans, Dale Sizemore and Royce Williams serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Norman Estes, Myron Haynes, Myron McClain, Bill Miller, Ralph Rainwater, Carl Sanders and Marvin Williams.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Allen of Moreland; brother, C.B. Allen of Miami, Fla.; sister, Irene Powers of Union City; Nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Annie Lee Black
Mrs. Annie Lee Black of Union City, formerly of Grantville, died Jan. 5, 1998, at South Fulton Hospital in East Point. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home in Newnan.
Mr. Perry Hamilton
Mr. Perry Hamilton of Meriwether Street in Grantville died Jan. 6, 1998, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home in Newnan.
Mrs. Georgia Ruth Hanson
Mrs. Georgia Ruth Hanson, 80, of Franklin, formerly of Whitesburg, died Jan. 5, 1998, at her home.
Born Oct. 29, 1917 in Carroll County, Mrs. Hanson was the daughter of the late Robert L. Huggins and Hattie Eliza Lovelady Huggins. She was retired from Sargent Mill and had worked as a cashier at Parker's Superstore.
Mrs. Hanson was a member of Whitesburg Christian Church.
A service will be at 4 p.m. today at Whitesburg Christian Church with Carl Strange officiating. Interment will follow at Whitesburg Cemetery with Stephen Gordon, Charlie Gordon, Sherwin Shoemake, Elton Lyle, Tony Hendrix, Kenny Chambers and James Philpot serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lawana and Randy Knight of Carrollton; sisters, Laurene Smith of Newnan, Mattie Stevens of Augusta; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Martin and Hightower Funeral Home, Carrollton.
Mrs. Faith Holcombe
Mrs. Faith Holcombe, 87, of Chestnut Drive in Newnan died Jan. 5, 1998, at her home.
Born Oct. 14, 1910 in Carroll County, Mrs. Holcombe was a homemaker.
A service will be at 4 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dean officiating.
Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Brad Hobby, Michael B. Watson, Michael W. Evans, Stanley R. Evans, Edward G. Hobby Jr., David Piggott, and Dr. M.L. Watson Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert J. Evans, Ester Hobby, Joy Camayd and Susan Piggott.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. H. (Remah) Evans of Stockbridge, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. (Seretha) Watson of Crossville, Tenn.; sisters, Ruby Pope, Dester Reece, both of Newnan; brother, Matha Denney of Newnan; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Master Levi Lane Morris
Master Levi Lane Morris, the 9-day-old son of Vernon and Bobbie Jo Morris of Cordele, died Jan. 5, 1998, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.
A service was conducted Tuesday at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Padgett officiating. Interment followed at Luthersville Cemetery.
Survivors other than his parents include, a step-sister, Calie Fuller of Newnan; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Addison of Luthersville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Morris of Cordele, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Byce of Fitzgerald; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Hunter and Gelene Addison, all of Luthersville.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Ellen Phillips
Mrs. Ellen Phillips of Lovelace Street in Newnan died Jan. 6, 1998, at Peachtree Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home in Newnan.
Mr. Reuben J. Phillips
Mr. Reuben J. Phillips, 87, of Bittersweet Lane in Newnan died Jan. 4, 1998, at his home.
Born Feb. 10, 1910 in Carroll County, Mr. Phillips was a retired Atlanta Gas serviceman.
A service was conducted Tuesday at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Powers officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Terry Pate, Sam Duncan, Rayford Edwards, Joey Hood, Dan Loftin, Johnny Richey and Dewayne Taylor serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Artha Phillips of Newnan; daughter, Joan Howard of Newnan; step-son, Aubrey Shelnutt of Newnan; grandchild, Philip Howard of Newnan; step-grandchildren, Cindy Gazaway of Newnan, Lee and Joni Shelnutt of North Carolina; and step-great-grandchildren, Becky Gazaway and Kristin Gazaway, both of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Ricky Larry Winkles
Mr. Ricky Larry Winkles, 45, of Flowery Branch, Ga. died Jan. 5, 1998, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born Aug. 6, 1952 in Coweta County, Mr. Winkles was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Winkles.
A service will be at 2 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bobby Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Jeff Winkles, John Gussler, James Hembree, Jimmy Winkles, Michael Winkles and Timmie Winkles serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his mother, Margaret Winkles Flowery Branch; son, Ricky Winkles of Flowery Branch; sister, Bobbie Stephens of Flowery Branch; and brother, Paul Winkles Jr. of Cornelia.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 9, 1998
Mr. Governor Dash Sr.
Mr. Governor Dash Sr. of Deep South Street in Senoia died Jan. 7, 1998, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Staff Sgt. Jack Lawrence Daughtry Sr.
Staff Sgt. Jack Lawrence Daughtry Sr., 68, of Carrollton died Jan. 6, 1998.
Born Sept. 12, 1929 in Bibb County, Sgt. Daughtry was the son of the late Thomas W. Daughtry and was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Daughtry, and a brother, Bobby Daughtry. He retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years and was a retired detective from the Villa Rica Police Department.
Sgt. Daughtry was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
A service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel in Carrollton with the Rev. Jimmy Bryan officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Villa Rica with full military honors.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa Daughtry of Carrollton; mother, Ruby Daughtry of Villa Rica; sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Vera Gregory of Ft. Campbell, Kent., Danny Gregory Sr. of Villa Rica, Jack Daughtry Jr. of Newnan, Derek Daughtry of Carrollton, Christopher Daughtry of Eastman; daughters and son-in-law, Donna and Lance Gentry of Villa Rica, Margie Daughtry of Denton, Texas, Betty Bobbitt of Atlanta; and 10 grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton.
Mr. Perry Hamilton Sr.
Mr. Perry Hamilton Sr. of Meriwether Street in Grantville died Jan. 6, 1998, at his home.
Born Oct. 16, 1927 in Meriwether County, Mr. Hamilton was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Newnan.
A service will be tomorrow at New Hope Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clifford Davis officiating, assisted by the Rev. Johnny Strickland and the Rev. Joe Geter.
Interment will follow at the church cemetery with Tyrone Ramsey, James Brown, Gene Buchanan, George Ramsey Jr., Gene Bailey, Randy Sewell and Jefferson Mitchell serving as pall bearers.
Survivors include his children, Mr. and Mrs. Willie James (Bernice) Sewell, Mr. and Mrs. John (Thelea) Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Perry (Linda) Hamilton Jr., Mr. and Mrs. McArthur (Elaine) Hamilton, Betty Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Bobbie) Green, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick (Brenda) Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Elaine) Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Preston (Bernice) Render; sisters, Annie L. Barker, Elizabeth Ransom, Alice Mae Hurston of Atlanta, Alma Jean Cleveland of Newnan; brothers, Ernest Hamilton Jr. of Newnan, Robert L. Reid of Atlanta; two brothers-in-law; three sisters-in-law; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four aunts; three uncles; nieces and nephews.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan
Mrs. Faith Holcombe
Mrs. Faith Holcombe, 87, of Chestnut Drive in Newnan died Jan. 5, 1998, at her home.
Born Oct. 14, 1910 in Carroll County, Mrs. Holcombe was a homemaker.
A service will be at 4 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dean officiating.
Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Brad Hobby, Michael B. Watson, Michael W. Evans, Stanley R. Evans, Edward G. Hobby Jr., David Piggott, and Dr. M.L. Watson Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert J. Evans, Ester Hobby, Joy Camayd and Susan Piggott.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Bobby (Remah) Evans of Stockbridge, Mr. and Mrs. M.L. (Seretha) Watson of Crossville, Tenn.; sisters, Ruby Pope, Dester Reece, both of Newnan; brother, Matha Denney of Newnan; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Joan Bonner Jones
Mrs. Joan Bonner Jones, 46, of Cates Road in Newnan died Jan. 4, 1998, at Georgia Baptist Hospital.
Born Oct. 30, 1951 in Coweta County, Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late Nellie Ruth Bonner and R.V. Brittian. She was raised by the late Nettie Sue Freeman.
Mrs. Jones graduated from Central High School in 1970 and worked for 18 years with NCR in Peachtree City, where she supervised the rework department.
Mrs. Jones was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Newnan, where she served on the Mother's Board and was a member of the W.J. Johnson Gospel Choir, the Combined Choirs, the Female Ensemble, Pastor's Aid and Youth Ministry.
A service was conducted Thursday at Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. W.J. Johnson officiating. Interment followed at Eastview Cemetery with the Zion Hill Baptist Church Board of Deacons serving as pallbearers and the Central High School Class of 1970 serving as honorary pallbearers.
Survivors include her husband, Deacon Terry L. Jones; children, Cheryl Camille Jones and Allen Deon Jones; an adopted daughter, Amber Nicole Jones; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Jason (Traci) Freeman, Phyllis Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson (Brenda) Sheffield of Riverdale; brother, Rodney Render; uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Bete (Mary) Bonner, Tony Bonner; mother-in-law, Annie M. Thomas; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Sandra) Lee of McRae, Ga., Vicki Jones of Marietta, Billy Jones, Calvin Jones both of Fort Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jones of Arizona.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Velma F. Smith
Mrs. Velma F. Smith of Spring Street in Newnan died Jan. 7, 1998, at Newnan Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. William Bryant "Bill" White
Mr. William Bryant "Bill" White, 70, of Fourth Street in Newnan died Jan. 7, 1998, at her home.
Born Sept. 13, 1927 in Coweta County, Mr. White was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired after 35 years from William L Bonnell Co.
A service will be today at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Lee Watson, Danny White, Phil Buchanan, Alan White, Harry Robertson and George Harper serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Loyce White of Newnan; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joey (Sharon W.) Haack, Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Angela) White, all of Newnan; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell (Julie) Crews, Kelly Shoemake, Jordan White, Gabrielle White, all of Newnan; great-grandchildren, Ashley Crews, Nicholas Crews, Whittney Crews, all of Newnan; sisters, Mary Owens of Knoxville, Tenn., Frances Brittian, Josephine Buchanan, both of Newnan; and brothers, Dan White, David White, both of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 10, 1998
Mrs. Rubye Smith
Mrs. Rubye Smith, 91, of Velma Drive in Newnan died Jan. 8, 1998, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Born Oct. 5, 1906 in Coweta County, Mrs. Smith was a member of First United Methodist Church in Newnan. She was the a retired owner of U-Save-It Grocery in Newnan.
A graveside service was conducted Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Parrish officiating.
Survivors include her son, Hamp Smith of Newnan; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. William Bryant "Bill" White
Mr. William Bryant "Bill" White, 70, of Fourth Street in Newnan died Jan. 7, 1998, at her home.
Born Sept. 13, 1927 in Coweta County, Mr. White was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired after 35 years from William L Bonnell Co.
A service will be today at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Lee Watson, Danny White, Phil Buchanan, Alan White, Harry Robertson and George Harper serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Loyce White of Newnan; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joey (Sharon W.) White of Newnan; son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Angela) White of Newnan; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell (Julie) Crews, Kelly Shoemake, Jordan White, Gabrielle White, all of Newnan; great-grandchildren, Ashley Crews, Nicholas Crews, Whittney Crews, all of Newnan; sisters, Mary Owens of Knoxville, Tenn., Frances Brittian, Josephine Buchanan, both of Newnan; and brothers, Dan White, David White, both of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 11, 1998
Mr. Lloyd E. "Bud" Kern
Mr. Lloyd E. "Bud" Kern, 72, of Grantville died Jan. 9, 1998, at Newnan Hospital.
Born June 21, 1925 in Skene, Miss., Mr. Kern was the son of the late Lawrence and and Louetta Litton Kern. A retired electrician, he was a veteran of World War Two and a member of First Baptist Church of Grantville.
Mr. Kern was preceded in death by a son, Danny Kern, and granddaughter, Kimberly Kern.
A service will be today at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Grantville, with the Rev. Chris King officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Kern of Grantville; daughters, Darlene Cole of Grantville, Cathy Southern of Walnut Cove, N.C.; son, Chris Kern of Dade City, Fla.; sister, Dorothy Marks of Miami, Fla.; brothers, Chris Kern, Curtis Stanley Kern, both of Miami; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Vernon L. Mentzer
Mr. Vernon L. Mentzer, 98, of Columbiana, Ohio died Jan. 9, 1998.
Born Feb. 13, 1899 in North Lima, Ohio, Mr. Mentzer was the son of the late Nelson H. Mentzer and Sadie M. Unger and the husband of the late Beulah H. O'Connor. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lindberg, and brothers, Melvin Mentzer and Ross Mentzer.
He lived in Newnan from 1953 until 1973.
Mr. Mentzer was a retired traffic superintendent in charge of shipping at William L Bonnell Co. in Newnan. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Columbiana, Allen Masonic Lodge #276 F&AM of Columbiana and Scottish Rite of Atlanta.
A service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home in North Lima, Ohio, with Dr. Ronald L. Huff officiating.
Survivors include his daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Verna) Weaver of Puyallup, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Arlene) Kabine of Isle of Palms, S.C.; sons, Nelson H. Mentzer of Huntington Beach, Calif.; sisters, Iva Rogers of Sunbury, Ohio; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, North Lima, Ohio.
Mrs. Nina M. Smith
Mrs. Nina M. Smith, 57, of Redwine Drive in Newnan died Jan. 9, 1998, at Newnan Hospital.
Born Aug. 3, 1940 in Lake Toxaway, N.C., Mrs. Smith was the owner of Land of Oz Day Care Center. Before 1992 she was a registered home daycare provider. She was a member and area representative of the Georgia Epilepsy Association and a charter member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church.
A service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone United Methodist Church with Dr. Al McEachern officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Joe Williams, Robby Strickland, Charles S. Wright Jr., John D. Burrell, Don Finger and Allen Baxley serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her husband, Lyle B. Smith of Newnan; sons, Eugene P. Smith, Richard E. Smith, both of Newnan; sister, Helen Brown, Ollie M. Reese, both of Sapphire, N.C., Virginia Long of Salem, S.C., Gladys McCall of Lake Toxaway, Mary Mendlowitz of Arlington, Va.; brothers, Christopher C. Burrell, James A. Burrell, William Burrell, all of Lake Toxaway; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 13, 1998
Mrs. Annie Lee Black
Mrs. Annie Lee Black, 80, of Union City, Ga. died Jan. 5, 1998 at South Fulton Hospital in East Point, Ga.
She was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Marshall and Lizzie Lee Craddick Hudson in Hamilton, Ga., Harris County, Dec. 2, 1917. She attended Hudson High School in Hamilton and at an early age joined the Friendship Baptist Church in Hamilton. Later she was a member of Greater Jehovah Baptist Church in Grantville and was a member of the New Royal Chapter #89 OES-PHA. She was married to Ernest Cartwright and they had one daughter, Mrs. Mamie Cartwright Evans. Sept. 27, 1948 she married the late Joe Frank Black, who preceded her in death. Siblings who preceded her in death include Mary Lizzie Williams, Gertrude Kennebrew, Marshall Hudson Jr., Willie Tillman Hudson and James Henry Hudson.
Funeral services were held Friday at Greater Jehovah Baptist Church, with the Rev. Oliver Wells, pastor, officiating, the Rev. B. J. Davis as eulogist, and assisted by other ministers. Burial was in Grantville City Cemetery. Serving as honorary pallbearer was Melvin Strozier. Active pallbearers were Ashley Stewartson, Allen Strozier, Bobby Strozier, Willie J. Strozier, James DeLoach and Joe Pope.
Survivors include daughters, Mamie C. Evans of Union City and Mr. and Mrs. Lee (Ann) Astin of College Park, Ga.; granddaughters, Mr. & Mrs. Joe (Derrigh) Lowe of Palmetto and Mr. & Mrs. Everette (Melissa) Williams of Islip, New York; grandsons, Andre Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis (Zenola) Glanton of Riverdale, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Jawarn Gaines, Temeca, Evette and Erika Williams, Jerius Lowe, Zelia Glanton; great-great-grandchild, Javar Pitts; brother, Robert Hudson Sr. of Newnan; sister-in-law, Carrie B. Hudson of Hamilton; three devoted nieces, Lyra Williams, Daisey Robinson and Gail Hudson; a great grand niece, Nakita Turner; five devoted nephews, Sgt. First Class Abdur (Dorothy) Hussan, Walter Cottonham, Teon Brown, James Lee Hudson and Alfred Bohannon; a devoted cousin, Mrs. Addie Govan; and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc. Newnan.
Mr. Governor Dash Sr.
Mr. Governor Dash Sr., 71, of Deep South Road, Senoia, died at his residence Jan. 7, 1998.
He was born Sept. 3, 1926 in Calhoun County, South Carolina to the late Mr. Harvey Dash and Mrs. Nellie Haigler Dash. He was married to the late Mrs. Bernice Edwards Dash and they had 13 children. One daughter, Rosa L. Dash Johnson; one brother, William Dash; and a sister, Mrs. Janie Franklin, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were Monday at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Yeager Road, Newnan, with the Rev. Robert E. Chapman, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Matthew Brantley, the Rev. Willie L. Geter, the Rev. Clinton Melson and evangelist Gloriestein Arnold. Burial was in Sunset Lane Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were James Keith, James Melson, Ronald Montgomery, Willie B. Orr, Thomas Smith and Robert Dorsey.
Survivors include children, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie (Lula) Dash of Riverdale, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. James (Margaret) Arnold of Newnan, Ms. Janett D. Carter of Atlanta, Ms. Betty Herndon of Atlanta, Willie Dash of Marietta, Mr. & Mrs. Walter (Florence) Mathis of Newnan, Tommy Dash of Newnan, Ms. Margie Dash of Philadelphia, Penn., Governor Dash Jr., Jimmy Dash, Ms. Gladys Dash and Raymond Dash all of Senoia; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Dash of Charleston, S.C.; brothers-in-law, Eddie Edwards of New Jersey and Charles Edwards of Washington, D.C.; sister-in-law, Ms. Rosa L. McCreachen of Brooklyn, N.Y.; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
Mr. Rabon Haynes
Mr. Rabon Haynes, 67, of Newnan, died Jan. 10, 1998 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Haynes was born Aug. 18, 1930 in Roopville, son of the late Thomas and Aileen Braswell Haynes. He lived in Newnan most of his life, was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a retired painter.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. David Arrington officiated, and interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan. Pallbearers were Chris Payne, Philip Haynes, David Addison, Kenneth Coshnitzke, Larry Colson and Ralph Seals.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Dale and Jeff Westbook of Sargent; sister, Mrs. Vivian Addison of Newnan; two grandchildren and a grandson-in-law, Jennifer and Jamie Adams of Franklin and Christopher Payne of Villa Rica; one great-grandchild, Chadwin Adams of Franklin; nieces and nephews.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
