Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. William Anthony McKoon
Mr. William Anthony McKoon, 21, of Newnan died Dec. 15, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Born May 12, 1977 in Coweta County, Mr. McKoon was a landscaper and a member of Victory Tabernacle Baptist Church.
The funeral will be Friday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Milton Winslett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, with James Evans, Keith Abbott, Brian Duncan, Matt Duncan, John Whitten and Danny Stevenson as pallbearers.
Survivors include his parents, Tony Harold McKoon of Greenville, S.C., Tina S. Holloway of Newnan; wife, Valerie McKoon of Tifton; children, Angel McKoon, Toni McKoon, Katalyn McKoon, all of Tifton; sisters, Ann Costlow, Stephanie McGuire, both of Newnan, Kelly Worley of Lumberton, N.C.; and brother, Ronald Head of Newnan.
Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Mary Lou Norton
Mrs. Mary Lou Norton, 45, of Hogansville died Dec. 17, 1998 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Born Sept. 27, 1953 in Meriwether County, Mrs. Norton was the daughter of the late William Robert Evans and Myrtle Cook Evans. She was a homemaker.
The funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, with Dr. Erik Barrie officiating. Burial will follow at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest E. Norton Jr. of Hogansville; daughters, Wendy Renee Norton, Brandy Jo Norton, both of Hogansville; niece Faye Payne of Hogansville; and nephew, Lee Payne of Hogansville.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
December 19, 1998
Mr. William Anthony McKoon
Mr. William Anthony McKoon, 21, of Newnan died Dec. 15, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Born May 12, 1977 in Coweta County, Mr. McKoon was a landscaper and a member of Victory Tabernacle Church.
The funeral will be Friday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Milton Winslett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, with James Evans, Keith Abbott, Brian Duncan, Matt Duncan, John Whitten and Danny Stevenson as pallbearers.
Survivors are his wife, Valerie Ann McKoon; daughters, Angel Lynn, Toni Marie, Katalyn Nicole McKoon, all of Tifton; parents, Tony Harold McKoon of Greenville, S.C., Tina Sue Holloway of Newnan; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis McKoon of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grizzard of Newnan; brother, Mr. Ronald (Michelle) Head of Newnan; sisters, Ms. Stephanie (Danny) McGuire of Newnan, Mrs. Jimmy (Ann) Costlow of Newnan, Mrs. Jimmy (Kelly) Worley of Lumberton, N.C.; nine nieces; two nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins and friends.
Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Allen Dean Camp
Mr. Allen Dean Camp, 70, of Moore Road in Newnan died Dec. 18, 1998 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Decatur.
Born Dec. 31, 1927 in Clayton County, Mr. Camp was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
The funeral will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. John McDuffie officiating. Burial will follow at Turin Memorial Garden, with Mike Beatenbough, Carl Camp, Chris Camp, Sandy Camp, Lee Nash Jr. and Tom Walker as pallbearers.
Survivors include his sisters, Clara Beatenbough of Hoschton, Virginia Walker of Gay; and brothers, Carlos Camp of Newnan, Clark Camp of Peachtree City, Frank Camp of Riverdale, Irving Camp of Brooks and Morgan Camp of Sharpsburg.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Lemuel J. Farmer
Mr. Lemuel J. Farmer, 86, of Hogansville died Dec. 18, 1998 at his home.
Born Sept. 10, 1912 in Heard County, Mr. Farmer was the son of the late William and Loumina Norwood Farmer. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired heavy equipment operator and sold produce in Hogansville and LaGrange.
The funeral will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. at the graveside at Hillview East Cemetery in LaGrange, with the Rev. R.C. Prescott officiating.
Survivors include his daughters, Kaydra Puckett of Ft. Polk, La., Kathy Lambert of LaFayette, La.; grandchildren, Logan Puckett, Jason Lambert; nephew, James Farmer of Hogansville; and nieces, Sarah Gosdin of LaGrange, Lucille Jean of Macon and Betty Jean Dodge of Schenectady, N.Y.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Ida Mae Strozier Godfrey
Mrs. Ida Mae Strozier Godfrey, 69, of Hogansville died Dec. 11, 1998 at her home.
Born July 27, 1929, Mrs. Godfrey was the daughter of the late Mable Strozier. She was a member of Neriah Baptist Church in Greenville, where she was a choir member, a Sunday School teacher and former treasurer.
The funeral was Dec. 18 at Neriah Baptist Church, with the Rev. A. Birts and the Rev. Billy J. Glanton officiating, assisted by the Rev. Lucy Stanley. Burial followed at the church Cemetery, with Cedric Glanton, RZ Colton, Tony Glanton, John Godfrey and Fabion McGill as pallbearers.
Survivors include her husband, George Godfrey; daughters, Shelia L. McGill, Mary E. Rogers; son-in-law, Fabion McGill; grandchildren, Tiffani N. Godfrey, Lauren C. Rogers, Phillip E. McGill, Shannon E. McGill; great-grandchildren, Latrashia D. Godfrey, Jonathan A. Godfrey; mother-in-law, Mary McKutcherson; sisters-in-law, Ruby bates, Christine Joiner; and brother-in-law, John A. (Mable) Godfrey.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Willis J. Hemmings
Mr. Willis J. Hemmings, 79, of Arthur Storey Road in Newnan died Dec. 18, 1998 at Newnan Hospital.
Born Aug. 2, 1919 in Heard County, Mr. Hemmings was a retired store owner.
The funeral will be Sunday, Dec. 20, at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joe Strickland and the Rev. Walter Smith officiating. Burial will be at Sardis Baptist Church in Carroll County, with his grandsons as pallbearers.
Survivors include his daughters, Noveline Abner, Mavis and Steve Helton, all of Newnan; sons, T.J. and Sharon Hemmings, Bobby Hemmings, all of Newnan; brothers, Bobby Hemmings, Danny Hemmings, Donald Hemmings, all of Atlanta; sister, Beatrice Lester of LaGrange; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Robert Louis Newson
Mr. Robert Louis Newson, 70, of Westside School Road in Newnan died Dec. 15, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Born Aug. 1, 1928 in Coweta County, Mr. Newson was the son of the late Ed Newson and Iona Finley Newson. He was a member of Smith Chapel United Methodist Church, where he served as president of the Usher Board and Sunday School superintendent.
Mr. Newson was a member of Five Star Gospel Group and worked for Brown Steel Contractors in Newnan.
The funeral was Dec. 19 at Smith Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. J.C. Neal officiating, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Russell, the Rev. J.T. Coleman and the Rev. Grady Vaughn. Burial followed at the church Cemetery, with his nephews as pallbearers and the Smith Chapel United Methodist Church Steward Board as honorary pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Annie L. Newson; children, Robert Joe Newson, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Jacquelyn) Carroll Sr., the Rev. Frederick Dwight Newson; daughter-in-law, Brenda J. Newson; grandchildren, Shun, Kenya Shaneke, Shamandra, Curtis, Tiffany, John Davis; great-grandchildren, T.K., Man, Deja, Terrell, Curtis, Susanna, Felicity; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Louisa) Bonner, Mr. and Mrs. John (Ezzie Mae) Reese, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee (Ona Lee) Bonner, Mr. and Mrs. William Lee (Janie Lou) Carter, Shelvy G. Newson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Geter, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Geter, the Rev. and Mrs. Willie E. Geter, Raymond C. Geter, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy A. Geter, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Geter, the Rev. and Mrs. Joe P. Geter, Leronie Newson, Louise Wilson, Annie M. Newson, Genel Geter; nieces and nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Johnny White
Mr. Johnny White of Palmetto died Dec. 17, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Pete Calhoun
Mr. James Thomas "Pete" Calhoun Jr., 86, of Hogansville, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at Franklin Healthcare Center.
Mr. Calhoun was born Feb. 27, 1912, in Coweta County, son of the late James and Laura Cochran Calhoun. He lived at Moreland before making his home in Hogansville seven years ago, was retired from Royal Moulded Products in Newnan, and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Meriwether County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Flossie Calhoun, and by a son, Terry Calhoun.
A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Mike Watson will officiate and burial will be in Southview Cemetery in Moreland.
Pallbearers will be Clay Neill, Lee Calhoun, Sammy Calhoun, Tommy Calhoun, Norman Calhoun Jr. and Benny Coker.
Survivors include daughter, Mrs. Linda Summers of Newnan; sons, Norman Calhoun of Moreland, Jerry Calhoun of Hogansville, and Thomas Calhoun of Luthersville; sister, Mrs. Mattie Payton of Newnan; brother, Solomon Calhoun, also of Newnan; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Myrtle Claire Kersey
Mrs. Myrtle Claire Kersey, 87, of Shilling Way, Newnan, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at Arrowhead Health and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Kersey was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma Sept. 22, 1911, daughter of the late Ward Plato and Martha Holloway Plato. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie B. Kersey.
A funeral was held Monday at 7:30 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Allan Mathura officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Surviving are daughter, Clara Blankinship of Newnan; grandchild, Denise Blankinship of Charlotte, N.C.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Bill Steele
Mr. Bill Steele, 77, of Bohannon Ct., Newnan, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Mr. Steele was born Sept. 12, 1921 in Carroll County, Georgia to the late Banjamin Isaiah Steele and the late Manna Alberta Thrower. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Steele.
Mr. Steele was self-employed as a carpenter/ roofer. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Patsy Steele of Newnan; daughters, Brenda Banks and Sylvia White, both of Newnan, and Elaine Bearden of Grantville; sister, Carrie Harrington of Fortson, Ga.; ten grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
