Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Mary Burzell "Mama James" James
Mrs. Mary Burzell "Mama James" James, 88, of Carrollton, died Jan. 10, 1998 at a local hospital.
She was born in Carroll County, Georgia, Feb. 2, 1909, daughter of the late Burr and Susan Sticher Gordon, Mrs. James was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Besides her parents, whe was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. K. L. James; daughter, Mary Nell Scott; and brothers, Ronald Gordon and Bradford Gordon.
Funeral services were Monday afternoon at Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel in Carrollton, with the Rev. Vann Dempsey officiating. Music was provided by Richard and Becky Griffin. Pallbearers were Wyndel Carnes, Bud Scudder, Johnny Smith, Mark Anderson, Mike Mashburn, Robert Gordon, Gary Gordon and Russell Scott. Interment was in Carroll Memory Gardens.
Survivors include brothers, Raymond Gordon of Carrollton and Preston Gordon of Arnco; son-in-law, Brice Scott of Carrollton; grandchildren, Mrs. Jerry (Sherry) Tuggle, Mr. and Mrs. Wyndel (Gail) Carnes, Mr. and Mrs. Bud (Vicki) Scudder, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny (Connie) Smith; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel, Carrollton.
Mrs. Ellen Hill Phillips
Mrs. Ellen Hill Phillips, 74, of Lovelace Street, Newnan, died Jan. 6, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
She was born March 10, 1923, to the late Bose and Annie Bean Hill. A brother, Bose Hill Jr., preceded her in death. She joined the Friendship Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Rev. Joe James. She was married to the late Zack Phillips.
Funeral services were held Monday from the Sellers-Smith R.W.S. Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Felton James officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Alexander Sr. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers were Melvin Carter Jr., Derrell Levell, Walter Carter Sr., Walter Carter Jr. and Melvin Prather.
Survivors include sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Zebra) Carter Sr. of Newnan and Mrs. Katie Eunice Trammell of Dayton, Ohio; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
Mr. Dock (Pete) Williams
Mr. Dock (Pete) Williams died Jan. 11, 1998 at Beaulieu Convalescent Home in Newnan. Family may be contacted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Williams, Hill Street in Newnan. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
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January 14, 1998
Mr. Robert George Duke
Mr. Robert George Duke, 82, of Sargent died Jan. 12, 1998, at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born March 15, 1915 in Newnan, Mr. Duke was retired from Bibb Co. and a veteran.
A service will be today at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Arrington and the Rev. Bill Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Sargent Cemetery with Wayne Lewis, David Garner, Steve Head, Larry Rooker, Bobby Veal and Charles Moore serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Duke of Sargent; son, Wayne Duke of Newnan; sister, Sarah Ozmore of Union City and four grandchildren.
McKoon 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 was conducted Jan. 7, 1998 at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Dean officiating.
Interment followed 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 serving as pallbearers. 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. Maxine McCoy
Mrs. Maxine McCoy, 68, of Gordon Street in Newnan died Jan. 13, 1998, at her home.
Mrs. McCoy was born Aug. 17, 1929 in Sharpsburg.
A service will be Friday at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Crenshaw and the Rev. Phil McCoy officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Survivors include her sons, Phil and Beth McCoy of Vancouver, Wash., Steve and Lisa McCoy of Atlanta, Tim and Leigh McCoy of Lilburn; brother, Julian and Leta Phillips of Flushing, Mich.; sister, Josephine Whitlock of Fairburn; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lovejoy Methodist Church.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Velmarie Farmer Smith
Mrs. Velmarie Farmer Smith, 85, of Beaver Street in Newnan died Jan. 7, 1998, at Newnan Hospital.
Born June 6, 1912, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John (Luecher) Farmer and the wife of the late Allen W. Smith. She was a member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church.
A service was conducted Tuesday at Sellers-Smith Funeral Home with pastor Edward Harris officiating, assisted by the Rev. Melvin Brittian Jr. Interment followed at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with her nephews serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her children, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Jones of Union City, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. (Mattle Kate) Johnson of Palmetto, Mr. and Mrs. Nathel Woods, Shirley Nelson, all of East Point, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus (Dora Lee) Clark, Sr. Dianne Smith, all of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith of College Park, Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt (Elrena) Garland, Elaine Owens, all of Atlanta; son-in-law, Dorsey Dennis of Newnan; sister, Cora Herring of Newnan; sisters-in-law, Ruby Farmer of Cincinnati, Ohio, Gussie Farmer of Rome, Mattle Moody of Fairburn, Mamie Barker, Juanita Bailey, Mary Arnold, Rosa Hudson; brothers-in-law, the Rev. Benjamin Smith, Thomas Smith, both of Newnan, John Henry Smith of Atlanta, Willie Smith of Decatur; 39 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 15, 1998
Mr. Walter Rives Baggarly
Mr. Walter Rives Baggarly, 57, of Georgia Highway 34 in Sharpsburg died Jan. 13, 1998, at Newnan Hospital.
Born in Coweta County, Mr. Baggarly was the son of the late James H. Baggarly Sr. and was preceded in death by his twin brother, Warren Ayers Baggarly. A 1958 graduate of Newnan High School, he worked with Eastern Airlines for 31 years.
Mr. Baggarly owned the Buggy Shop Museum in Senoia and was a member of Senoia United Methodist Church.
A service will be today at 11 a.m. at Senoia United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carol Cook and the Rev. Dan McFarland officiating. Interment will follow at Senoia City Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Baggarly of Senoia; sons and daughters-in-law, Warren Scott and Teresa Baggarly, Michael Brian and Terri Baggarly of Sharpsburg; mother, Rubye Rives Baggarly of Senoia; brother and sister-in-law, James H. and Glenda K. Baggarly of Sharpsburg; and nephews, Tray Baggarly and Todd Baggarly of Sharpsburg.
Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home, Griffin.
Mrs. Frances Chaffin
Mrs. Frances Chaffin, 73, of Moreland died Jan. 13, 1998, at Newnan Hospital.
Born Dec. 11, 1924 in Coweta County, Mrs. Chaffin was a homemaker.
A service will be today at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Jackie Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Southview Cemetery in Moreland with Donnie Watts, Brett Chaffin, Craig Chaffin, Rocky Smith, Jimmy Vinson and Terry Webb serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her sons, Carl P. Chaffin, Chester Chaffin, Ronnie Chaffin, all of Moreland; sister, Sara Vinson of Newnan; brothers, Joe Webb of Moreland, Willie B. Webb Jr. of Luthersville; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Cyril E. Hosey
Mr. Cyril E. Hosey, 83, of Arnco Welcome Road in Newnan died Jan. 14, 1998, at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born May 13, 1914 in Carroll County, Mr. Hosey was a retired carpenter and a member of Mason Sylvan Lodge #429.
A service will be today at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Travis Eidson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Masons serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Joyce Hosey of Newnan; grandson, Chris and Powell Hosey of Thomaston; great-grandchild, Mary Beth Hosey of Thomaston.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. William "Bill" Ray Jr.
Mr. William "Bill" Ray Jr., 60, died Jan. 12, 1998, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
Born July 7, 1937 in New Jersey, Mrs. Ray was a retired salesman for Nabisco and a U.S. Army veteran.
A service will be today at 2 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church with the Rev. Kent Adams officiating. Interment will follow at the LaGrange City Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Jane A. Ray of Newnan; daughters, Tammy Pitts of Moreland, Michelle Smith of Newnan, Jeannie Van Loan of Union City, Fla.; sons, Ricky Ronig, Scott Ronig, both of Newnan; brother, Dennis Ray of Hollywood, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 16, 1998
Mrs. Mildred Estes Jones
Mrs. Mildred Estes Jones, 88, of Carrollton died Jan. 12, 1998, at Tanner Medical Center.
Born Oct. 11, 1909 in Meriwether County, Mrs. Jones was retired from Moreland Knitting Mills. She was preceded in death by a sister, Wilene Hopson.
A service was yesterday at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Danny Wilson, the Rev. Bill Dean and the Rev. Powers Witcher officiating. Interment followed at Southview Cemetery with her grandchildren serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her sons, Jerry (Lisa) Jones of Cumming, Jimmy (Cathie) Jones of Newnan; grandchildren, Del (Simone) Jones, Don (Nola) Jones, Daryl (Amy) Jones, Daree Thomas, Delane Meredith, Tyler Jones, Palmer Jones, Jay (Debbie) Jones, Jennifer (Steve) Brendgord, Jon (LeAnn) Jones; great-grandchildren, Destiny Jones, Dalanya Jones, Daniel Jones, Derek Jones, Ashley Thomas, Megan Meredith, Connor Meredith; brothers, Norman Estes of Moreland, Lamar Estes of Hogansville; nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Lucy Sewell
Mrs. Lucy Sewell, 68, of U.S. Highway 29 North in Newnan died Jan. 15, 1998, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Mrs. Sewell was born July 16, 1929 in Coweta County.
A service will be today at 11 a.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Searcy Jackson and the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Sewell of Newnan; mother, Louise Carter of Sharpsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mike Hollingsworth of Orlando, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas H. and Paula Sewell Jr. of Ellijay; sisters, Martha Barrington of Palmetto, Sandra Cavender, Joan Larocca, Lynn Wilson, all of Sharpsburg, Mrs. James Thompson of Haralson; brothers, Bill Carter, Richard Carter, both of Fayetteville, Bud Carter of Newnan; and granddaughters, Mary Beth Sewell of Ellijay and Leslie and Arthur Thompson of Conyers.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Dock 'Pete' Williams Jr.
Mr. Dock 'Pete' Williams Jr., 64, of Hill Street in Newnan died Jan. 11, 1998, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Born March 1, 1933 in Manchester, Mrs. Williams was the son of the late Dock Williams Sr. of Perris, Calif. and the late Ethel Brown Redding of Manchester.
He worked as a bus driver for Central High School, Eastside Elementary School and Ruth Hill Elementary School and also worked at a construction worker.
A service was yesterday at at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie D. Washington and the Rev. Felton James officiating, assisted by the Rev. Melvin D. Brittian. Interment followed at Eastview Cemetery with Darrell Beadles, Dexter Hunter, Edward Hunter Jr., Johnny McAfee, Levi Smith and Alton Taylor Jr. serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his daughters, Belinda Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Cliffton (Carolyn) Williams, Karinda Nichole Williams, all of Newnan; grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney (Marian) Brown of Newnan; aunts, Mr. & Mrs. Sam (Julia) Williams of Riverdale, Myrtice Williams of Los Angeles. Calif., Della McDonald of Carson, Calif.; uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Claude (Dorothy) Brown of
Leslie, W.Va.; and nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Renee) Brown of Newnan Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Jackie) Flowers of Columbus.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan
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January 17, 1998
Mrs. Irene Boyd
Mrs. Irene Boyd, 94, of Newnan died Jan. 14, 1998, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Born July 10, 1891 in Troup County, Mrs. Boyd was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Moreland.
A service will be today at 2 p.m. at Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, with the Rev. L.W. Booker officiating. Interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church cemetery with family friends serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Louise) Woods, Mrs. Irene North of Newnan; nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Boyd of Senoia; great-nieces and great-nephews.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 18, 1998
Mr. Ray Edward Millians
Mr. Ray Edward Millians, 79, of Dover, Fla. died Jan. 16, 1998, at Forest Park Health Care.
Born June 10, 1918, Mr. Millians was retired from Bibb Manufacturing Co.
A service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Searcy Jackson and the Rev. Ken Norton officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Charlie Holley, William Jackson, Shon Jenkins, Elliott Kee, Clayton McElroy and Donald Summer serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Jerry (Patsy) Williamson of Newnan; aunt, Polly Moses of Woodstock; Velda Trowell, Sally Trowell, Joe Rake, Judy Rake, nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Lucy Sewell
Mrs. Lucy Sewell, 68, of U.S. Highway 29 North in Newnan died Jan. 15, 1998, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Mrs. Sewell was born July 16, 1929 in Coweta County.
A service will be today at 11 a.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Searcy Jackson and the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Sewell of Newnan; mother, Louise Carter of Sharpsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Mike Hollingsworth of Orlando, Fla.; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas H. and Paula Sewell Jr. of Ellijay; sisters, Martha Barrington of Palmetto, Sandra Cavender, Joan Larocca, Lynn Wilson, all of Sharpsburg, Mrs. James Thompson of Haralson; brothers, Bill Carter, Richard Carter, both of Fayetteville, Bud Carter of Newnan; and granddaughters, Mary Beth Sewell of Ellijay and Leslie and Arthur Thorp of Conyers.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
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January 20, 1998
Mrs. Earnestine Colton
Mrs. Earnestine Colton of Sutherland Dr., Newnan, died Jan. 18, 1998 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
Mrs. Julia M. Heard
Mrs. Julia M. Heard, 92, of Hogansville, died Jan. 17, 1998 at Hospice LaGrange.
Mrs. Heard was born Nov. 17, 1905 in Chamber County, Alabama, daughter of the late Lawson and Rilla Hall Megginson. She had lived in Hogansville since 1934, and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was retired from Uniroyal Inc. after 39 years of service. She was the wife of the late Charlie A. Heard.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Antioch Baptist Church in Hogansville. The Rev. R. C. Prescott, Dr. Jimmy Brown and Pastor Will Fisher officiated, and interment was in Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange.
Pallbearers were Roy Wright, R. L. Kent Jr., Curtis Arrington, Joe Spinks, Larry Dorrough, and Donald Neese. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Billingsley and Alga Robinson.
Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Washington and Mrs. Helen Wingate, both of Hogansville; son, Everett Heard of Powder Springs; sister, Mrs. Agnes Burke Brawner of Hogansville; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Charlie Horton
Mr. Charlie Horton, 71, of Newnan, died Jan. 18, 1998 at his residence.
Mr. Horton was born June 3, 1926 in Meriwether County.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the chapel of Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home in Newnan. Officiating will be the Rev. Larry Barner, assisted by the Rev. Bartholomew Orr. Interment will be in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Curtis Jackson, Carlton Taylor, David Johnson, Rayford Patterson, J. C. Patterson and Willie B. Orr.
Survivors include children, Mr. and Mrs. David (Dianna) Johnson of College Park, Ga., Mrs. Gladys Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Horton, all of Newnan; step-daughter, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. (Geraldine) Moreland of Anchorage, Alaska; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; companion, Ms. Willie Mae Scott of Newnan; nieces, nephews.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
Mr. Ralph Merrill "Pud" Nations
Mr. Ralph Merrill "Pud" Nations, 81, of Welcome Road, Newnan, died Jan. 18, 1998 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
He was born Dec. 5, 1916 in Fayette County, Ga. He was retired as a machinist for R. D. Cole Co. and Brown Steel of Newnan and was a member of First Baptist Church of Newnan.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan with Dr. Gene Tyre officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road. Pallbearers will be Ray Storey, Haskell Barber, Gary King, Fred McKoy, Charlie Wiggins and Donnie Youngblood.
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Bobby (Alice) Ward of Newnan; and grandchildren, Alyson Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie (Leigh) Williams and Guy Ward, all of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. William Terrell Prescott Sr.
Mr. William Terrell Prescott Sr., 70, of Newnan, died Jan. 18, 1998 at his home.
Born Sept. 9, 1927 in Carroll County, he was the son of the late James Mathew and Retha Sanders Prescott. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Prescott was a retired mechanic from Gentry Motor Company, and he was a member of and served as a deacon of Sargent Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Mac Prescott, Grady Prescott and Curtis Prescott.
Funeral services were held at graveside Monday afternoon at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road with Pastor Doug Story officiating. Pallbearers were Edward Camp, Edward Miller, John Prescott, Fuller Gordon, Charles Dial, W. L. Winkles, Eddie Bean, Barry Jiles, Dillard Henderson, Fred Cochran and Robert Masdon.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Willene Prescott; sons William Terrell (Dianne) Prescott Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Marty M. (Patrece) Prescott; grandsons, Jason Prescott and Matthew Prescott, all of Newnan; sisters, Mae Mayfield of Atlanta and Mary Goodwin of Carrollton; sister-in-law, Faye Prescott, Carrollton.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Hardie Lee "Slow" Richards
Mr. Hardie Lee "Slow" Richards, 81, of Georgia Highway 16 West, Newnan, died Jan. 17, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Mr. Richards was born Oct. 16, 1916 in Carrollton, Ga. He was employed as a fixer with Bibb Manufacturing and was an Army veteran.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Travis Eidson officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan. Pallbearers were Bobby Ward, Chuck Byers, Brian Kilgore, Scott Kilgore, Buddy Ward and Tony Ward.
Survivors include daughter, Teresa R. Allen; brother, Robert C. Richards; and grandchild Marcie N. Allen, all of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Jesse R. Smith
Mr. Jesse R. Smith of 4490 Gordon Rd., Senoia, died Jan. 16, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan. He was the husband of Mrs. Evelyn H. Smith. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
