Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Ora Lee Blanks
Mrs. Ora Lee Blanks, 90, of Hogansville, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999 at Alvista Care Home in Greenville, Ga.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. R. C. Prescott will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Pallbearers will be Ron Chamberlain, Lamar Arrington, Billy Ray Davis, Shane Prescott, Daryl Ward, and Jimmy Thompson.
Mrs. Blanks was born June 9, 1908 in Heard County, daughter of the late Levi Oscar Hyatt and the late Martha Neighbors Hyatt. She had lived in Hogansville since 1930, was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Hogansville, and was the wife of the late William T. Blanks.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Essie Finch of Hogansville; five grandchildren, Mrs. Daphna Ward of Moreland, Mrs. Retha Strickland of Hapeville, Mrs. Nancy Lane of Ellenboro, N.C., Mrs. Dondra Davis of Newnan, and Laymon E. Powers Jr. of Hogansville; seventeen great-grandchildren; and twenty great-great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Mattie L. Holloway
Mrs. Mattie L. Holloway, 92, of Redwine Drive, Newnan, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 at Franklin Healthcare Center.
Born in Carroll County April 22, 1906, Mrs. Holloway was a retired textile worker and member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Holloway; and her daughter, Helen Cannon.
A funeral was held 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. J. C. Cook officiating.
Surviving are sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph (Daisey) Warren of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Ms. Frances Sadie Minix
Ms. Frances Sadie Minix, 66, of Major Road, Sharpsburg, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center of natural causes.
Ms. Minix was born Aug. 2, 1932 in Coweta County. She was a retired textile worker, having worked at the Arrow Shirt Company. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
A funeral was held Monday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. David Ramey and Dr. Neill Gallaway officiating. Pallbearers were Bob Yeager, William Dent, Harold Smith, Donald Smith, Steve Minix and Wesley Thompson.
Surviving are sisters Sylvia Thomas of Sharpsburg and Martha and Jessie Smith of Newnan; nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Mary D. Nalls
Mrs. Mary D. Nalls, mother of Mrs. Thelma Warner of Highway 16 East in Newnan died Jan. 28, 1999 at Southland Nurshing Home in Peachtree City.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Mary Lois Parker
Mrs. Mary Lois Parker, 71, of Luthersville, Ga. died Jan. 24, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
She was born Jan. 1, 1928 in Camp Hill, Alabama. A member of The Rocky Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Luthersville, she was a member of the choir.
A funeral was held Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. at Rocky Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Philip Baker officiating, assisted by the Rev. Harry Barnett and other ministers. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Surviving are sons, German McKenzie (and Ann); Ernest McKenzie; brothers, Albert Tinsley and Roy Pitts; sister-in-law, Gaynell Thrasher (and Marcus); three grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Hubert D. "Phil" Phillips
Mr. Hubert D. "Phil" Phillips of Sharpsburg died quietly at his home after a long-term illness.
Residing in the Newnan area for 11 years, he was an employee of Pitney Bowes Management Services in Peachtree City. Until recently, he was also the owner of McPhillips Antiques in Newnan.
He is survived by his parents, brothers, and sisters in Ohio, West Virginia and a multitude of friends in Newnan and Atlanta.
Visitation was held at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Monday evening.
Funeral services and burial will be Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m. at Ashland County Memorial Park in Ashland, Ohio.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
February 4, 1999
Mr. Lionia Langford
Mr. Lionia Langford, of Spring Water Shores in Newnan died Feb. 2, 1999 at Decatur Health Care Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.
The Rev. Alton H. Maddox Sr.
The Rev. Alton H. Maddox Sr., 82, died Jan. 26, 1999 at his home.
Born Jan. 17, 1917 in Coweta County, the Rev. Maddox was the son of the late Henry and Sallie Maddox. He was preceded in death by brothers, John Maddox and William Maddox; a sister, Nellie, and a child, Altonise.
A former pastor of Friendship Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, both in Coweta County, and Sunshine Baptist Church in Meriwether County, the Rev. Maddox later became an evangelist.
He had served on the Providence Baptist Church Board of Deacons before being ordained. The Rev. Maddox also was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a former president of the Central High School PTA and a Boy Scouts of America scoutmaster.
The funeral was Jan. 31 at Providence Baptist Church, with the Rev. M.D. Brittian and the Rev. G.B. Vaughn officiating, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Russell Sr., the Rev. Clinton Melson the Rev. Clifford Black and the Rev. Ronnie Johnson.
Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery, with Providence Baptist Church deacons and trustees as pallbearers and his nephews as honorary pallbearers.
Survivors include his son and daughter, Julius Herron, Leola Maddox; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters; two brothers; nieces; nephews and cousins.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Harvey L. Martin
Mr. Harvey L. Martin, 76, of Luthersville died Feb. 2, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Born Jan. 19, 1923 in Meriwether County, Mr. Martin was the son of the late Clinton Albert Martin and Exa Sibley Martin. He was a former partner in Knight-Martin-Lagerquist Insurance Agency in Atlanta and was retired from James River Corporation in Newnan.
Mr. Martin was a member of Luthersville Baptist Church.
The funeral will be Thursday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. at Luthersville Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clarence Denney officiating. Burial will follow at Luthersville Cemetery, with James Martin Jr., Johnny Martin, Byron Martin, Kenny Garland, Albert Gill and Bill Cook as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Coker Martin of Luthersville; sons and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Letha Martin, Douglas Martin, all of Luthersville; brothers, James Martin of Newnan, Kenneth Martin of Luthersville; and grandson, Justin A, Martin of Luthersville.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Mary Duke Nalls
Mrs. Mary Duke Nalls, 88, died Jan. 28, 1999 at Southland Nursing Home in Peachtree City.
Born March 7, 1910 in Meriwether County, Mrs. Nalls was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Madras, where she served on the usher board and the motherboard. She attended Morehouse School of Bible Studies and was a member of The Heroines of Jericho Lodge #682 and Bright Star Court #587.
The funeral will be Thursday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. at New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Clinton Melson officiating, assisted by the Rev. Coleman Hayes, the Rev. Felton James and the Rev. Robert Hardin. Burial will follow at Grantville Cemetery, with Tom Warner Jr., Tom Warner Sr., Gerald Barber, Tremayne Robinson, Donald Freeman, James Echols and Brian Echols as pallbearers.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary L. Hardy of Indianapolis, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Henrietta) Wood of Boston, Mass., Thelma J. Warner of Newnan; 21 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Sarah Orr Smith
Mrs. Sarah Orr Smith, of Sharpsburg, died Feb. 3, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Born in Sharpsburg, Mrs. Orr was the daughter of the late William B. and Mae Glass Orr and the wife of the late Sidney Lanier Smith. She was preceded in death by a son, Perry Smith.
Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and had worked as a sales clerk at Belk Department Store. She was a member of Mills Chapel Baptist Church.
The funeral will be Thursday, Feb. 4, at 3:30 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bob Daugherty and the Rev. Ken Hamilton officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Survivors include her children, Bessie Storey of Bremen, Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Evelyn) Smith of Sharpsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Gladys) Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Willis (Francis Smith) Futral, all of Newnan; sister-in-law, Cora Orr of Newnan; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Steve Truitt
Mr. Steve Truitt, 77, of Walthall Street in Newnan died Jan. 24, 1999 at Beaulieu Convalescent Home.
Born Nov. 14, 1921 in Madras, Mr. Truitt was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Brazier (Rosa Dell Parks) Truitt. He was precede in death by a brother, James Parks.
Mr. Truitt was a member of Wesley Chapel AME Church and served in the U.S. Army.
The funeral was Jan. 30 at Wesley Chapel AME Church, with the Rev. Melvin Henry officiating, assisted by the Rev. Mitchell, the Rev. Mildred Houston and the Rev. W.J. Johnson. Burial follow at the church Cemetery, with Ronnie Houston, Mickey Smith, Donnie Houston, Chad Flournoy, Johnnie W. Hall and Bobby Campbell as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Ivey L. Truitt; son, Steve B. Truitt of Newnan; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Louise) Barnett of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie (Alice) Houston of Whitesburg, Rosa D. Truitt of Newnan; sister-in-law, Ethel Mae Carter of Newnan; brother-in-law, Lenton Chaney of New York, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and cousins.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Mary H. Woods Williams
Mr. Mary H. Woods Williams of Riverdale died Jan. 31, 1999 following an auto accident. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
February 5, 1999
Mrs. Ellen Jungwirth
Mrs. Ellen Jungwirth, 83, of Bohannon Court, Newnan, died Feb. 4, 1999 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Born Feb. 11, 1915 in Winnebago County, Wisc., Mrs. Jungwirth was the daughter of Michael Rutkowski and Rose Sherwoski Rutkowski. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oshkosh, Wisc.
The funeral will be Saturday, Feb. 6, at Polansky Funeral Home, with Father Martin Fox officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Oshkosh.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Mentink of Newnan; grandchildren, Lynn Blair, Larry Mentink, Julie Rainey, all of Newnan; great-granddaughter, Holly Blair of Newnan; and sister, Margaret Keup of Oshkosk.
Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Bryant Warner Sr.
Mr. Bryant Warner Sr., 76, of Pop Warner Road, Newnan, died Jan. 23, 1999 at his home.
Born April 14, 1922 in Luthersville, Mr. Warner was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Demry (Mollie) Warner Sr. He was a member of Clark Chapel United Methodist Church in Luthersville.
The funeral was Jan. 27 at Clark Chapel United Methodist Church, with the Rev. J.C. Neal officiating, assisted by the Rev. Azell Warner. Burial followed at Luthersville Cemetery with the Clark Chapel United Methodist Church United Methodist Men as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife, Julia Mae Warner; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Alex (Glenda) Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Charly (Brenda) Marshall, Gwendolyn Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie P. Barber; sons, the Rev. and Mrs. Julian (Vanessa) Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Linda) Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Carnell (Ethel) Warner, Joe Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant (Lutricia) Warner Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Walter (Doris) Connally; daughter-in-law, Myra Warner; sisters-in-law, Emma Warner, Gladys Warner; brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus (Juanita) Bridges; uncle, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. (Ruby) Reeves; 35 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Mary Helon Williams
Mrs. Mary Helon Williams, 49, died Jan. 31, 1999 after a car accident.
Born Jan. 1, 1950, Mrs. Williams was a member Salem Baptist Church in Atlanta. A 1968 graduate of Central High School, she was employed by BellSouth and Rich's Department Stores.
The funeral was Feb. 3, at Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, with the Rev. O.L. Wood and the Rev. B.B. Avery officiating, assisted by the Rev. J.E. Hendrix, Evangelist Susie Hudson and the Rev. M.D. Brittain Jr.
Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Garden, with Ike Bridges, Thomas Byrd, Titus Rachel, Darryl Stone, Charles Swift and Erick Louisius as pallbearers.
Survivors include her daughter, Makisha Sannish Williams of Riverdale; fiance, Markice Strickland of Newnan; parents, Mendora and Geneva Woods of Newnan; brothers, Edward Eugene, Robert Lee "China," Charles James, Cornelius Demonds "Junebug,", William Henry, Ronald Alexander; sisters, Katherine Boddie, Juanita "Jakorie" Woods, Teresa Woods, Deloris W. Smith; sisters-in-law, Shirley, Jackie, Sandra, Kalita; brother-in-law, Michael Smith; nieces and nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
February 6, 1999
Mr. James "J.T." Fuller
Mr. James "J.T." Fuller, 78, of Newnan died Feb. 4, 1999 at his residence.
Born in Coweta County May 13, 1920, Mr. Fuller was retired, having worked as a supervisor for Douglas and Lomason Co. and 15 years at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was a member of the Gordon Road Church of Christ.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Officiating will be Minister Mansel Carpenter and the Rev. David Couch. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan. Pallbearers will be Dick Walters, John Justice, Bobby Williams, Jack Wade, Doug Breeding and Henry Ward.
Survivng are his wife, Corell Fuller of Newnan; daughter, Cecilia Jensen of Newnan; grandchildren, Brian Jensen and Karen Jensen of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
The Rev. Alton H. Maddox Sr.
The Rev. Alton H. Maddox Sr., 82, died Jan. 26, 1999 at his home.
Born Jan. 17, 1917 in Coweta County, the Rev. Maddox was the son of the late Henry and Sallie Maddox and the husband of the late Nicie Sims. He was preceded in death by brothers, John Maddox and William Maddox; a sister, Nellie, and a child, Altonise.
A former pastor of Friendship Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, both in Coweta County, and Sunshine Baptist Church in Meriwether County, the Rev. Maddox later became an evangelist.
He had served on the Providence Baptist Church Board of Deacons before being ordained. The Rev. Maddox also was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a former president of the Central High School PTA and a Boy Scouts of America scoutmaster.
The funeral was Jan. 31 at Providence Baptist Church, with the Rev. M.D. Brittian and the Rev. G.B. Vaughn officiating, assisted by the Rev. J.W. Russell Sr., the Rev. Clinton Melson the Rev. Clifford Black and the Rev. Ronnie Johnson.
Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery, with Providence Baptist Church deacons and trustees as pallbearers and his nephews as honorary pallbearers.
Survivors include his son, Alton (Leola) Maddox Jr.; daughter, Gloria (Julius) Herron; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters; two brothers; nieces; nephews and cousins.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mary Cowham McBride
Mary Cowham McBride, 81, formerly of Newnan died Feb. 2, 1999 in Pensacola, Fla.
Born March 4, 1917 in Independence, Ka., Mrs. McBride married Henry Strickland McBride of Newnan on March 2, 1941. Mr. McBride died in 1976 after retirement from a long career with the Army Corps of Engineers which took he and Mrs. McBride from Newnan to San Francisco, as far as the Azores Islands, and back to San Francisco.
They returned to live in Newnan upon his retirement in 1968.
Mrs. McBride's family plans a reception in her memory in Newnan in April.
Survivors include her sons, William C. McBride of Pensacola, Robert C. McBride of Eugene, Ore.; and grandchildren, David McBride of Pensacola, Amy McBride, Jane McBride both of New Orleans, La., Michael McBride and Jennifer McBride, both of Eugene, Ore.
Ms. Ann Ticehurst
Ms. Ann Ticehurst died Feb. 4, 1999.
Born in England, Ms. Ticehurst came to America in 1956. She was a judge and instructor in questrian events. A memorial service will be Monday, Feb. 8, at White Pak Presbyterian Church in Moreland.
Cremation Society of the South, Austell.
Mr. Ervin Weir Jr.
Mr. Ervin Weir Jr., 75, of South Street in Newnan, died Jan. 26, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan after an extended illness.
Born April 26, 1923 in Coweta County, Mr. Weir was a retired minister. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater in World War II.
Mr. Weir was a 50-year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He served as post and district chaplain for both organizations and supported local veterans and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Decatur, Ga. and Tuskeegee, Ala.
The funeral was Thursday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with G. D. Hendrix, the Rev. James Calhoun, and Dick Stender officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, with members of the American Legion and the D.A.V. and the V.F.W. as pallbearers.
Survivors include his wife; Beatrice Weir of Newnan; daughter, Pat Golden of Newnan; sons, Raymond Thomas Weir of LaGrange, Richard James Weir of Woodbury; sisters, Mary Hawk of Franklin, Ga.; Barbara Mote of Weatherford, Texas; brother, Robert Donald Weir of Newnan; grandchildren, Cheryl Duke, Bonnie Carroll, Ginger Golden, all of Newnan, Kelly Alanis of Palmetto, Ga., Daniel Weir, Matthew Weir of LaGrange, Ga. and six great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
February 7, 1999
Mr. Gregory Cercone
Mr. Gregory Cercone of Woodlake Drive in Newnan died Feb. 6, 1999 at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home.
February 9, 1999
Mr. Aubrey Berry Sr.
Mr. Aubrey "Sonny Boy" Berry Sr. of Newnan died Feb. 3, 1999 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
Mr. Berry was born April 30, 1935 in Coweta County. A member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, he attended the public schools of Newnan and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Kmart Warehouse in 1994. child Tracy Berry Sr. preceded him in death in 1996.
A funeral was Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Newnan. The Rev. W. J. Clark was eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Melvin Brittain, Dr. Vidalia Addy and other ministers. Burial was in East View Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Class of '54 alumni. Honorary pallbearers were from The Ambassador Club.
Surviving are his wife Helen Berry; sister Julia Berry of Detroit, Michigan; children, Ms. Vanessa Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Berry Jr. (Candace), Mr. and Mrs. Elke Berry (Pricilla); grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Cook (Maria); Aubrey Berry III (CAP) (Wilhermenia Berry, mother); Tracy Raynard Berry Jr. (Kimberly Poole, mother); Mitchell Coleman (John Coleman, father); Erica Berry (Pamela Robinson, mother); Jessica Berry, Dana Berry, Adam Berry; great-grandson Eric Cook Jr. (EJ); nieces and nephews; cousin Ms. Ernestine Camp; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Calvin Boozer
Mr. Calvin "Sweet Daddy" Boozer of Newnan died Feb. 5, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Mr. Boozer was born Jan. 14, 1950 in Coweta County. He received his education through the Coweta County School System, graduating from Central High School.
A funeral was Feb. 9, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hulon Kemp officiating, assisted by other ministers. Burial was in East View Cemetery. Pallbearers were classmates of Central High School class of 1968.
Surviving are daughters, Lisa, Latricia, Shalita and Tiffany, all of Newnan; son, Troyce of Atlanta; five grandchildren; sister, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant (Lutricia) Warner of Newnan; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Lonzer (Annie Ruth) Boozer of Decatur, Mr. Carves Boozer of Newnan; adopted cousins, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. (Evelyn) Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Lowinston (Gwendolyn) Jackson of Grantville, Mr. James Murray, Mrs. Ideal Stricklin; devoted friend, Charlsie Smith, aunts, Mrs. Mozell Newton of Decatur, Mrs. Vashti Shavers of College Park, Mrs. Julia Heard of Atlanta; other nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Gregory Cercone
Mr. Gregory Cercone, 38, of Woodlake Dr., Newnan, died Feb. 6, 1999 at his residence.
Mr. Cercone was born July 14, 1960 in Patterson, N.J., and was the son of the late Frank Cercone Jr. and Emma Grazinani Cercone. He was dietary director for Marriott Hotels.
A memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Benedict Gross officiating.
Surviving are his wife, Cindy Cercone of Newnan; children Justin Cercone, Kristin Cercone and Anthony Cercone, all of Newnan; mother, Emma Cercone of Plains, Pa.; sister, Gina Cercone of Plains, Pa.; brothers Frank Cercone III of Lake Ariel, Pa., Steve Cerone of Green Mountain, N.C. and Christopher Cercone of Scranton, Pa.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan.
Mrs. Lottie Dell Estep
with picture (Lottie D. Estep)
Mrs. Lottie Dell Estep, 86, of Newnan and formerly of Carrollton, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999 at Starcrest Nursing Home.
Mrs. Estep was born August 5, 1912 in Carroll County to William Riley Lester and Mary Mosley. She worked as a spinner at Arnco Mills and was a member of Mills Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Robert Cramer Estep; a son, James W. Estep; and a daughter, Doris Moore.
A funeral was Monday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Dr. Bob Daughtery officiating, assisted by the Rev. Willard Dean and the Rev. Doug Pitts. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Smith, David Estep, Gene Tollerson, Greg Phillips, Jason Brown and Bobby Estep.
Surviving are her daughter, Loretta Fountaine of Newnan; and daughter-in-law, Ruth O. Estep of Newnan; five grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan.
Mr. Wilburn O. Jones
Mr. Wilburn Orville Jones, 86, of Hogansville, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999 at the Florence Hand Home in LaGrange, Ga.
Mr. Jones was born Sept. 4, 1912 in Sardis, Texas, son of the late Joseph Benjamin Jones and the late Sarah Fausett Jones. He spent most of his life in Dallas, Texas, and retired in 1974 as vice-president and director of Vinson Supply Company in Dallas. He was a founding member of Glen Oaks United Methodist Church in Desoto, Texas, where he was very active until he moved to Hogansville in 1988. At the time of his death, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hogansville and was a member of the Hogansville Kiwanis Club.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mrs. Lorinne Garvin Jones, and a grandson, Edward (Chip) Jones.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Charles Ritter and the Rev. Rance Sprayberry will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Gordon, Michael Hammock, Peter VanLeeuwen, Donald Neese, Jack Leidner and Jean Demarrias.
Surviving are his son, Dr. R. Wayne Jones of Hogansville; daughter, Mrs. Charlyne McMullin of Kennesaw; sisters, Mrs. Irma Blanche Mauldin of Waxahachie, Texas, Mrs. Lou Willie Priour of Corpus Christie, Texas, and Mrs. Elizabeth McGinn of Santa Ana, California; brother, Eugene Jones of Maybank, Texas; grandson, Robert Hunter Gordon of Kennesaw; two great-grandsons, Robert Monroe Gordon and Matthew Alexander Gordon, both of Kennesaw.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Ruby N. Starr
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Nutt Starr, 69, of Franklin, GA were held Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999 at 3 p.m. at the Franklin First Baptist Church with the Reverends Talmadge Chandler and Carlton Rivers officiating. Burial was in Franklin City Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Bill Clark, Taylor Lee, Ray Hand, Bob Lane, Thomas Lipford, Lawrence Lipford, Frank Crook and Delmer Gosdin. Music was provided by Mrs. Bonita Wortham.
Mrs. Starr was born June 1, 1929 in Heard County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Ruben Nutt and Mrs. Elsie McWhorter Nutt. She was a lifelong resident of Heard County. Mrs. Starr was a very active member of the Franklin Frist Baptist Church where she and her husband served on the benevolence committee. She was a member of the Pilot Club, the Alph Wortham Sunday School Class and the Young at Heart Club. For many years Mrs. Starr was a nurse at the Earnest Memorial Hospital. After it closed she worked for Dr. Birge in his office in Carrollton until retirement. "Miss Ruby" was loved by all who knew her, friends said.
Mrs. Starr is survived by her husband, Mr. Howard Starr of Franklin and several cousins.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin.
Mr. E. Paul Warren
Mr. E. Paul Warren, 80, of the Canongate community, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Warren was born Sept. 25, 1918 in Coweta County to Emmett Paul Warren Sr. and Emmye Witcher Warren. He was owner and operator of Warren's Auto Parts in Mabelton, Smyrna and Powder Springs, Ga. A World War II Army veteran, he served with the Corps of Engineers in the European Theater. He was a member of Canongate Golf Club.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Dr. Harold D. Zwald officiating, assisted by the Rev. Greg George and the Rev. Mike Hardy. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, and assisting at graveside services will be the Rev. George Sidney (Chip) Warren Jr. and L. Hoyt Warren. Pallbearers will be Mark Whitlock, J. W. (Bubba) Whitlock, Wendall E. (Sonny) Warren, Harry Mullins, Ronald H. Morris, all of Newnan, Steve W. Johnston of Virginia Beach, VA, Mark Barnes of Duluth, Ga., Richard H. Barnes of Chicago, IL, Floyd Toney of Franklin, Ga., and Paul Reed of Atlanta.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Mr. Warren's Sunday School class at Palmetto Baptist Church, Jack Bentley, Clyde Taylor, Homer Youngblood, Charlie Pace and Lynn Ware.
Surviving are his wife, Lorraine Morris Warren of Canongate; sisters, Martha W. Whitlock of Newnan, Susan W. (and George D.) Johnston of Virginia Beach, VA; brothers, Claude W. Warren of Johnson City, TN, L. Hoyt Warren and G. Sidney Warren, both of Newnan; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Mr. Warren's memory to the Palmetto Baptist Church, P.O. Box 860, Palmetto, GA 30268 or to the Sargent Baptist Church, P.O. Box 189, Sargent, GA 30275.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mildred Williams
Mrs. Mildred Williams of Newnan died Feb. 4, 1999 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Williams was born July 15, 1910 in Coweta County. Known as "Milton" by family and friends, she was a member of Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Chancel Choir and the United Methodist Women.
A funeral was Feb. 6, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hulon Kemp officiating, assisted by the Rev. R. W. Sutton and the Rev. J. T. Coleman. Burial was in East View Cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the United Methodist Men.
Surviving are caring cousing, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ragland (Mildred); devoted friend, Senella Mitchell; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bellamy, Frank Bellamy, Joel Bellamy, Joe Bellamy and Ernest Woods; sisters, Linda Bellamy and Glinda Bellamy; brothers-in-law, Walker Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williams; a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Dr. Robert H. Witcher Sr.
Dr. Robert H. Witcher Sr., 84, of Smyrna, Ga. died Feb. 7, 1999.
A Coweta County native, Dr. Witcher had lived in Smyrna for 13 years. After a 20-year chiropractic practice in East Point, he worked with the Fulton County Sheriff's Department in the Civil and Criminal Court System for 11 years. While in the U.S. Army, he served with the 82nd Airbourne Division stateside and later served in the Southern Europe Theater where he received a Battle Field Commission of Second Lieutenant. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 7007 in East Point, American Legion, Cascade Elks Club, Hapeville Lions Club and the Smyrna First Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Carmichael Funeral Home Chapel in Smyrna with Dr. Steve Kimmel officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Union City.
Surviving are his wife, Emily B. Witcher; son, Robert H. Witcher Jr. of Franklin, TN; daughter, Cheri W. Buechler of Duluth; brother, Harvey N. Witcher of Los Angeles, CA; sisters, Frances McDowell of Powder Springs, Jenelle Watson of Montgomery, AL, Anne Breed of Newnan, and Eleanor Bridges of Sharpsburg; four grandchildren.
Carmichael Funeral Home, King Street, Smyrna, Ga.
