Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Miss Ora Mae Borders
Miss Ora Mae Borders, 90, of McDonough, Ga. and a former resident of Hogansville, Ga. died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at Henry General Hospital in Stockbridge.
Miss Borders was born Jan. 31, 1908 in Columbus, daughter of the late John and Minnie Lewis Borders. Before making her home in McDonough one year ago, she had lived in Hogansville since 1935 and was a member of Antioch Bapitst Church. She retired from Uniroyal Inc. after more than 40 years of service
A funeral was 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Wesley Boatman officiated, and burial was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Pallbearers were Roy Wright, Elmer Williams, Donald Neese, Ralph Gaddy, Alga Robinson and J. C. Daniel.
Surviving are a foster daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Jack Tomme of McDonough; four foster grandchildren; and six foster great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Martha Peirce Breyer
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Mrs. Martha Peirce Breyer of Moreland died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at her residence.
Mrs. Breyer was born in Birmingham, Ala., June 20, 1915 and was the daughter of the late Robert Grant Peirce and the late Mary Foshee Peirce and was the wife of the late A. H. Breyer of Atlanta. She was a graduate of Washington Seminary, a member of the O.B.X. Sorority, a model for Rich's Department Store, a member of various garden clubs, a volunteer and former member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, and a member of Newnan Presbyterian Church.
A funeral will be at graveside Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1998 at 11 a.m. at Arlington Memorial Park on Mt. Vernon Road, Atlanta, with Dr. Allison Williams and Harry H. Barrow, pastor of Newnan Presbyterian Church, officiating.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Breyer Aagesen and son-in-law Uffe Vagn Aagesen of Moreland; son, William Rich Breyer and daughter-in-law Lucy Irvine Breyer of Roswell, Ga.; grandson, Stephen Vagn Aagesen and wife, Jennifer Zeiner Aagesen of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; granddaughter Julie Aagesen Campbell and husband Ian Hugh Campbell of Newnan; grandson Richard Breyer Aagesen and his wife, Amber Joi Aagesen of Newnan; granddaughter Laura Breyer Chalkley and her husband Lt. Thomas Henry Chalkley of Port Hueneme, Ca.; and granddaughter Allison Lynn Breyer of Roswell, Ga.; five great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Emory Dennis
Mr. Emory Dennis, husband of Mrs. Rosa Dennis of Pinson Street, Newnan, died Nov. 2, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Connie Ellinwood
Mrs. Lovenia Maloy "Connie" Ellinwood, 63, of Grantville, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at her home.
Mrs. Ellinwood was born August 11, 1935, in Coweta County, daughter of the late Robert and Velma Steele Maloy. She had lived in Coweta County most of her life and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was employed for many years at the Dunson Divison of West Point Pepperell and retired from Advanced Fabrics in LaGrange. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Lois White and Mrs. Vadis Bolt, and a brother, Carl Eugene Spradlin.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. David Arrington will officiate and burial will be in the Grantville Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Gary E. Ellinwood of Grantville; four daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Stone of Newnan, Mrs. Cathy Hartman of Grantville, Mrs. Megan Birchfield of Covington and Mrs. Kathy Clark of LaGrange; sister, Mrs. Grace Barrett of Leesburg; brothers, Landon Steele of Newnan and Leon Spradlin of Franklin; 12 grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Velma G. Foster
Mrs. Velma G. Foster, 87 of Newnan died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Foster was born Aug. 28, 1911 in Anniston, Ala. to Mr. Bud Franklin and the former Minnie Pettus. She worked in the childcare field and was a member of the Baptist faith.
A funeral will be held at graveside 2 p.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Edgemont Cemetery, Anniston, Ala.
Surviving are her children, Shirley Fowler of LaGrange and Sterling Hesterly of Hogansville; sister, Lora Taylor of Anniston, Ala.; brother, Marvin Franklin of LaGrange; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Claude Richards
Mr. Claude Richards, 83, of West Highway 16, Newnan, died Monday, Nov. 2, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mr. Richards was born June 16, 1915 in Carroll County, Ga., son of the late Robert H. Richards and the late Lula Dukes Richards. He was a retired businessman and veteran of the U.S. Army, having served with the 342nd Infantry Divison known as the Blackhawks. He was a member of Sylvan Masonic Lodge and received his 50-year pin. He was a Giddeon and was a deacon at Arnco Baptist Church. He was owner of the Chevron Oil service station on Jackson Street in Newnan for 11 years.
A funeral will be Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Dennis and the Rev. Charles Watkins officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road in Newnan.
Surviving are his wife, Clestelle W. Richards of Newnan; sisters-in-law, Sara W. Byers and Ann W. Reynolds both of Whitesburg, Ga.; nieces and nephews.
Mr. Lum Smith
Mr. Lum Smith of Newnan died Oct. 31, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
The family may be contacted at the home of his son, Alphonso "Frog" Smith at 118 Belk Rd. in Newnan. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Margaret Hanners "Mickie" Blair
Mrs. Margaret Hanners "Mickie" Blair, 61, of Senoia died Nov. 2, 1998 at Newnan Hospital.
Born Jan. 18, 1937 in Coweta County, Mrs. Blair was the daughter of the late Horace and Birt Cole Hanners. She was a member of the Baptist faith and worked for Florida Rock Industries in Tyrone.
The funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Calhoun officiating. Burial will follow at Senoia City Cemetery, with Kevin Hayes, David Guy, Gary Hayes, Lee Jone s, Donald Brown and Ronnie Mitchell as pallbearers.
Survivors include her husband, David Blair of Senoia; daughters, Brenda Attaway of Hogansville, Lynn Attaway of Franklin; sister, Louise Hayes of Newnan; grandchildren, David Guy, Katrina Guy, both of LaGrange, Kevin Hayes of Franklin; and six great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Emory Dennis
Mr. Emory Dennis, 82, of Newnan died Nov. 2, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born May 8, 1916 in Coweta County, Mr. Dennis was a deacon of St. Smyrna Baptist Church and was retired from Georgia Power.
The funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. at Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, with the Rev. J.W. Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Alvaton, with family friends as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Dennis; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy (Clara) Hinton of Newnan, Earlene Dennis of New York City, Margaret Dennis of Atlanta; son, L.M. Dennis of Atlanta; sisters, Louise Andrews of Senoia, Mr. and Mrs. Lenwood (Lurlene) Allen, Ruby Dennis of Atlanta; brother, Tyrie Howard of Spokane, Wash.; niece, Lavell Reeves; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. William "Billy" McDonald
Mr. William "Billy" McDonald, 84, of East Georgia Highway 16 in Sharpsburg died Nov. 2, 1998 at his home.
Born Aug. 12, 1914 in Sharpsburg, Mr. McDonald was the son of the late William Alvin McDonald and Mary Perlina McDonald. He was a retired postal employee and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran.
The funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dan Crawford, the Rev. Raymond King and the Rev. Kenneth Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at the church Cemetery, with Johnny Edwards, Russ Edwards, Scott Horne, Eddie Lovett, Billy Lowery and Rod McDonald as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Ella McDonald; daughter, Betsye McDonald; and grandson, Joshua Vazquez, all of Sharpsburg.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Rosser
Mrs. Rosa Lee Rosser id Atlanta, formerly of Newnan, died Nov. 2, 1998. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mrs. Carrie Pauline Smith
Mrs. Carrie Pauline Smith, 73, of Carrollton died Nov. 2, 1998 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton.
Born July 2, 1925 in Carroll County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Rufus Ira Smith and Rosie Freeman Smith. She attended Eastside Baptist Church.
The funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m. at Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel, with the Rev. Hubert Carroll and the Rev. Gary Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Abilene Baptist Church Cemetery, with J.R. Smith, Richard Smith, Robert Yancey, Alvin Hunnicutt, Dan Attaway and Edward Davis as pallbearers.
Survivors include her sister, Evelyn S. Wallace of Carrollton; brothers, Wilburn Smith, Howard Smith, both of Carrollton, Harold Smith of Franklin, Henry Smith of Glenloch; nieces and nephews.
Martin and Hightower Funeral Home, Carrollton.
Mr. Roy Thornton
Mr. Roy Thornton, 82, of Third Street in Newnan died Oct. 28, 1998 at Healthfield Hospice.
Born June 9, 1916 in Carroll County, Mr. Thornton was the son of the late Joe and Annie Houston Thornton. He was a Coweta County Correctional Institute officer, a deacon at Arnco Baptist Church and a member of Sylvan Lodge.
The funeral will be Friday, Oct. 30, at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Dennis and the Rev. Udell Addison officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Survivors include his wife, Ollie Thornton of Newnan; sons, Dewey Harold Thornton , Walter Vernon Smith, both of Newnan; daughters, Phyllis Thornton Adams, Vicki Thornton Dukes, both of Luthersville, Raynell Thornton Talley of Moulton, Ala., Leenie Thornton Bone of Newnan; sister, Lucy Margaret Rhodes Rainey of Newnan; 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
November 6, 1998
Miss Mary E. Crockett
Miss Mary E. Crockett, 75, of Hogansville died Nov. 5, 1998 at NHC Healthcare Center in Murphreesboro, Tenn.
Born March 2, 1923 in Jefferson County, Miss Crockett was the daughter of the late Ambrose C. Crockett and Sally Blanche Bradshaw Crockett. She was a retired secretary for West Point Pepperell Manufacturing Company and a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Hogansville.
A graveside service will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange, with the Rev. Eric Killinger officiating.
Survivors include her sister, Virginia C. Artley of Hogansville; sister-in-law, Mary Crockett of Frostproof, Fla.; nephews, Mr. and Mrs. John D. (Jimmie) Artley III of Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. George C. (Peggy) Artley of Bell Buckle, Tenn.; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Melissa Artley of Tucker, Jessica Artley, Joshua Artley, both of Bell Buckle.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Judy L. Dennard
Mrs. Judy L. Dennard, 51, of Sharpsburg died Nov. 4, 1998.
Ms. Dennard worked for Menlo Park Inc. in Peachtree City.
A memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. at Sharpsburg Baptist Church, with the Rev. David A. Arrington officiating.
Survivors include her mother, Marie Tipler; husband, Thomas "Tom" Dennard; children, Darlene Howard, Daryl Dodson, Dwayne Pilato; six grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters.
Memorial contributions can be made to Arthritis Foundation Research.
Cremation Society of the South, Atlanta.
Mr. J. Quinton Hines
Mr. J. Quinton Hines, 86, of Hogansville died Nov. 4, 1998 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Born July 24, 1912 in Newnan, Mr. Hines was the son of the late John Henry Hines and Agnes Smith Hines. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired supervisor at Uniroyal Inc.
Mr. Hines was an elder and former deacon, treasurer and Sunday School teacher at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Hogansville. He was a former president of the Hogansville Lions Club and was active in the Lions Lighthouse Foundation.
The funeral will be Friday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Philo McKinnon and the Rev. Eric Killinger officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens in LaGrange with Charles Maxwell, Pierce Moore, Roger Jones, Artis Brown, Jean Demarris, William Prescott and Douglas Allen as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Allen Hines of Hogansville; sister, Evelyn Tollison of Griffin; brother-in-law, Douglas and Marion Allen of Hogansville; nieces and nephews.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. James Alton Martin
Mr. James Alton Martin, 73, of East Point died Nov. 4, 1998 at South Fulton Hospital.
Born May 5, 1925 in Carroll County, Mr. Martin was the son of the late John Martin and Lola Nixon. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Douglasville and a forklift driver at Georgia Farmers Market.
The funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Matt Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in College Park.
Survivors include his brothers, Harvey Martin of Newnan and Paul Martin of Sharpsburg.
Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
November 7, 1998
Mr. Arthur L. "Bub" Allen
Mr. Arthur L. "Bub" Allen, 85, of Wagers Mill Road in Newnan died Nov. 5, 1998 at Franklin Healthcare.
Born Sept. 11, 1913 in Coweta County, Mr. Allen was the son of the late Lovic Pierce Allen and Ludie Pearl Gordon Allen. He was a retired supervisor and inspector with Lockheed and served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Mr. Allen was a past master of Sylvan Lodge #429 and received his 50-year pin. A mason for 60 years, he was a Royal Arch Mason.
A graveside service with Masonic rites will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, with the Rev. Bill Dean officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Allen of Newnan; sons, Mr. and Mrs. Randy David Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Allen, all of Newnan; and grandchildren, Benjamin Allen, Karen Allen, Keith Allen and Andy Kee.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Carolyn Majors
Mrs. Carolyn Majors, 59, of Thigpen Road in Newnan died Nov. 5, 1998 at Newnan Hospital.
Born Feb. 15, 1939 in Gainesville, Mrs. Majors was the daughter of the late Raymond Howard Gaddis and Ada Velva Fowler Gaddis and he sister of the late Howard Gaddis. She was retired from Jack Eckerd Corporation.
The funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Newnan, with Dr. Gene Tyre and the Rev. Don Helms officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas W. Majors Jr. of Newnan; daughters, Karen and Kim Craft of Gainesville, Teresa and Joe Strapp of Acworth; sisters, Reba Brewer of Athens, Nell Short of Brunswick; grandchildren, Corey Craft, Kirby Craft, Paul Strapp, Shannon Strapp; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Gaddis of Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Memorial contributions can be made to Newnan Hospital.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. James F. "Jim" McCoomb Jr.
Mr. James F. "Jim" McCoomb Jr., 69, of Waverly Circle in Newnan died Nov. 5, 1998 at Newnan Hospital.
Born Sept. 4, 1929 in Fall River, Ma., Mr. McCoomb was the son of the late James F. McCoomb and Clara Berry McCoomb. He was a retired technician with National Cash Register and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
The funeral will be Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with Dr. Gene Tyre and the Rev. Jerry Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Survivors include his wife, Gerry S. McCoomb of Newnan; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Joe (Deena) Almon Jr. of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Doug (Nancy) Dillingham of Warrenton, Va.; sons, Mr. and Mrs. James H. (Shannon) McCoomb of Larwill, Ind., Lester Strech, Ross Strech, both of Houston, Texas; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Marge) McCoomb of North Hampton, N.H., Mr. and Mrs. Tom (Betty) McCoomb of Portsmouth, N.H.; sister-in-law, Patsy Driver of Newnan; daughters-in-law, Cyndi Strech, Pam Strech, both of Houston; and 20 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Ray Storey
Mr. Ray Storey, 82, of Welcome Road in Newnan died Nov. 6, 1998 at his home.
Born April 26, 1916 in Coweta County, Mr. Storey was the son of the late Caud Starr Storey and Ida Wood Storey and the father of the late Elaine Houston. He was a warehouse supervisors with Richardson Co. and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
The funeral will be Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Parrish officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, with Jeff Barber, Randy Barber, Buddy Barnes, Don Bolton, Alan Morris, Andy Morris, Paul Morris and Sammy Whitten as pallbearers.
The family will receive visitors between 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth M. Storey of Newnan; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Phil (Beverly) Garner of Newnan; sister, Lorine Bolton of Stone Mountain; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. David (Tammy) Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Jennifer) Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Jean) Houston; and great-grandchildren, Abigail Garner, Hillary Garner, and Scott Owen Garner Jr.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Janie Fredriksen Reed
Mrs. Janie Fredriksen Reed, 67, of Newnan, formerly of Bellfont, Pa., died Nov. 5, 1998 at Newnan Hospital.
Born Oct. 12, 1931 in Meriwether County, Mrs. Reed was the daughter of the late Carl and Avie Blakeley Dees. She was a housewife and Baptist.
The funeral will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Darryl Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery in Haralson, with Allen Dees, Billy Dees, Robbie Dees, Ricky Dees, Roger Shreve and Christopher Sutton as pallbearers.
Survivors include her husband, George Reed of Bellfont; children, Nancy Robinson, Gloria Jacobs, both of Haralson, Harold Fredriksen of LaGrange, Bonnie Stanford of Jonesboro; stepchildren, Linda Pugh of Warrior, Ala., Rick Reed of Julieann, Pa.; sister, Pearl Owens of Peachtree City; brothers, O.C. Dees of Mableton, Bennett Dees of Greenville, Aaron Dees of Gay; aunt, Audie Bishop of Columbus; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
November 8, 1998
Mrs. Mary Fuller Lassetter
Mrs. Mary Fuller Lassetter, 75, LaGrange died Nov. 7, 1998 at her home.
Born May 25, 1923 in Meriwether County, Mrs. Lassetter was the daughter of the late Otis and Emma Hayes Fuller. She was retired from Arrow Manufacturing Company in Atlanta.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville, with the Rev. Mickey Lynn officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Survivors include her brothers, Otis M. Fuller of LaGrange, Hugh B. Fuller of Dalton; sisters, Emmie Ledford of Woodbury, Janie Henson of Riverdale; nieces and nephews.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
November 10, 1998
Mrs. Frances Franklin Ayers
Mrs. Frances Franklin Ayers, 77, of Hall Circle, Newnan, died Nov. 8, 1998 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Ayers was born in Clarkesville, Ga., daughter of William B. and Vinnie Lee Allison Franklin. She was a homemaker and member of Moreland United Methodist Church.
A funeral will be Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home in Newnan with the Rev. Patrick Jansen officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Thurmond, Samuel M. Thurmond, David J. Clifton, Reggie Smith, Timothy Smith and Gary Smith.
Surviving are her husband, John Bernard Ayers of Newnan; children, Mr. and Mrs. John W. (Barbara) Thurmond of Monroe, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Linda) Davis of Newnan and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Cathy) Patrick of Hershton, Ga.; sisters, Christine Smith of Marietta, Ga., JoAnn Hunter of Clarkesville, Ga., and Sara Griffith of Eaton, Ga.; brother, Charles Horace Franklin of Toccoa, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Infant Shakita Jeffries
Little Miss Shakita Jeffries of Atlanta died Nov. 7, 1998. She was the daughter of Chandra Jeffries and Demetrius Harvey of Atlanta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan.
Mr. David L. Kirby
Mr. David L. Kirby, 77, of Rock Mills, Alabama, died Nov. 8, 1998 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
Mr. Kirby was a lifelong resident of Randolph County, Alabama. He was born March 17, 1921, son of Bob and Bertie Kirby. He was employed in the textile industry, was a World War II veteran and was a member of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Sue Kirby.
A funeral will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home in Roanoke, Ala., with the Rev. Phillip Johnson and the Rev. Scott McKay officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens.
Survivors include one daughter, Ellen Bassett of Newnan; sons, Phil Kirby of Lanett, Ala. and Kenneth Kirby of Rock Mills, Ala.; sister, Bonnie Ferrell of Wadley, Ala; brother, Okley Kirby of Lanett, Ala; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke, Alabama.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Griggs Rosser
Mrs. Rosa Lee Griggs Rosser of Gardenia St., N.W., Atlanta, died Nov. 2, 1998 at Nursecare in Buckhead.
She was born March 2, 1907 in Meriwether County, Lone Oak Community, to the late John F. and Mattie Griggs. She was educated in the Meriwether and Coweta County School System and taught in the Lone Oak and Gates Chapel schools.
She attended all neighboring community churches and joined the Macedonia Baptist Church in Grantville at an early age where she served in the senior choir, Deaconess Board, Mother's Board and many other auxiliaries. She was the oldest member of the church. She also was an honorary member of the Uniques Golden Age Club of Perkson Park, Atlanta.
She was married to the late John T. Rosser and they had one daughter, Edna Rosser, and two sons who preceded her in death, John T. Jr. and Willie (Billy) Rosser.
A funeral was Saturday, Nov. 7 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Grantville with the Rev. C. Melson, pastor, officiating. He was assisted by the Rev. Hamp Long who presided and the Rev. James Booker, the Rev. Michael W. Baldwin, the Rev. James Bank, the Rev. Peris Lester, the Rev. H. D. Freeman and the Rev. W. J. Johnson.
Burial was in Camp Ground Cemetery in the Saint Mark Community near Hogansville. Serving as honorary pallbearers were the Macedonia Church Board of Deaons. Active pallbearers were Willie Brown, Clifford Hardaway, Robert Burson, Tony Hines, Tommy Favors Jr. John H. Render, Velma Griggs and Charlie E. Rosser.
Survivors include daughter, Mrs. Edna R. Williams; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Christine Rosser; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Horace (Arlena) Hardaway, Mrs. Daisy Dawson and Mrs. Oreatha Burston; brother, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Mary H.) Griggs; godson, Mr. James (Katie) Gay and family; a devoted sister-in-law, Mrs. Laura Favors; nieces, nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
Mr. Lum Smith
Mr. Lum Smith of Newnan died Oct. 31, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
He was born April 15, 1906 in Carroll County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Wes (Ellen) Smith. He joined the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Sharpsburg, Ga. at age 15 and served there as a deacon from early adulthood until his health failed.
He retired from Newnan Motor Company after 50 years of service. He was married to Mrs. Lillie Maude Smith and they had two children.
A funeral was Thursday, Nov. 5 at Sellers-Smith R.W.S. Memorial Chapel in Newnan with the Rev. Ronald Groom officiating. Burial was in Eastview Cemetery in Newnan. Nephews served as pallbearers.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Maude Smith; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy (Eunice) Stafford of Decatur, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso (Kesavia) Smith, of Newnan; three step-children, Mr. Rufus Cook, Mr. Edward Cook and Mrs. Marian Elder; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Anna W. Todd
Mrs. Anna Woodruff Todd, 81, of the St. Marks Community of Meriwether County died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 at her home.
Mrs. Todd was born Nov. 20, 1916 in Meriwether County, daughter of the late Warner Hill Woodruff and the late Myrtice Smith Woodruff. She was a lifelong resident of Meriwether County and was a member of Union Baptist Church, and was the wife of the late Robert A. Todd.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Union Baptist Church in St. Marks. The Rev. Bob Harris and the Rev. Bob Prater will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bob Edmondson, Joe Brazell, Russell Willingham, Willis Woodruff, Fred Newman and Fred Smith.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Don Sims of St. Marks; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Todd to West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
