Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. John Arnall Hollberg
Mr. John Arnall Hollberg, 23, of Standing Rock Road, Senoia, Ga., died Saturday, July 10, 1999 at Mercy Medical Center in Durango, Colo. from injuries received in a traffic accident.
Mr. Hollberg was born Feb. 24, 1976, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hollberg III of Senoia. He was a graduate of The Heritage School, a private preparatory school in Newnan; and he was a 1998 graduate of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro where he was an English major. He was also an Eagle Scout and was working at Colorado Trails Ranch near Durango for the summer after finishing his college studies.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Friday, July 16, 1999 from 7-9 p.m.
A funeral will be Saturday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church in Griffin, Ga. The Rev. J. Spurgeon Hays will officiate. Burial will be in Senoia City Cemetery.
Those who desire may make contributions to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 133 Carnegie Way, Suite 1030, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hollberg III of Senoia; sisters, Louise Hollberg Gaskin of Bethesda, MD, and Catherine Hollberg Minor of Carrollton, Ga.; brothers-in-law, Ted Gaskin Jr. of Bethesda, MD and Steve Minor of Carrollton.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Thelma Millians
Mrs. Thelma Millians, 86, of Newnan, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Carrollton Manor.
Mrs. Millians was born May 31, 1913 in Heard County, Ga. She had been employed at Playtex in Newnan.
A funeral will be Friday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel in Newnan. The Rev. Ford M. Ash Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road in Newnan.
Surviving are her son, Rodney Millians of Newnan; sisters, Arah Bishop of Newnan and Eather McWorter of Burton, KS; grandchildren Chris and Monica Millians of Newnan and Julie Millians of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Eunice G. Rainwater
Mrs. Eunice G. Rainwater, 95, of Martin Street, Newnan, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Rainwater was born Oct. 20, 1903 in Coweta County to George Gray and Beaulah Richards Gray. She was a retired restaurant owner.
A funeral will be at Hillcrest Chapel Friday, July 16 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Storey and the Rev. A. C. Greene officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are daughtrs, Fae Hendrix of Newnan and Francis Holloway of Newnan; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Ms. Lanetta Tennie Rosser
Prophetess Lanetta Tennie Rosser of Center Court, Newnan, died July 10, 1999 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
She was born April 22, 1964 in Coweta County to Mrs. Emma Mae Tennie and the late Mr. Joe Lewis Hill. At a very young age she joined the Zion Hill Baptist Church, and later became a member of the Revalation of God Deliverance Holiness Church where she served faithfully until she became the First Lady of the Guiding Light Holiness Church. She was married to Pastor Willie David Rosser.
A funeral was Thursday, July 15, 1999 at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church of Newnan. Pastor Willie David Rosser, her husband, officiated and was assisted by Pastor Tim Colton, Bishop Colton, Pastor Lester, Pastor Carter, Pastor Shelia Morrow and Pastor Lonnie R. Harper. Burial was in Eastview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Alvin Godfrey and nephews.
Surviving are her husband, Pastor Willie David Rosser; son, Jerome Boyd Jr.; daughters, Christal and Kristie Rosser; mother, Mrs. Emma Mae Tennie; step-father, Alonzo; mother-in-law, Mrs. Fannie M. Parks (Norman); father-in-law, Mr. Willie O. Rosser; six sisters, Annie Pearl Zackery, Johnnie Mae Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Garrett (Brenda), Mr. and Mrs. Willaim Rhodes (Harriet), Pricilla Tennie and Diana Tennie; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nathan Tennie (Shirley), Mr. Allen Tennie and Mr. John D. Tennie; step sisters and brothers, all of Dayton, Ohio; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; a host of nieces and nephews. A very dear friend Mrs. Cecilia Braswell.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Kaynell M. Smith
Mrs. Kaynell M. Smith of Wortham Road, Luthersville, Ga., wife of Mr. Roger Smith, died July 15, 1999 at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Lillian Matthews Stafford
Mrs. Lillian Matthews Stafford, of Luther Bailey Road, Senoia, Ga., died July 12, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Stafford was born March 18, 1920 in Pike County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Odessa) Matthews. She joined the Mount Vernon Baptist Church of Atlanta, Ga. at an early age. Her husband Mr. Willie James Stafford, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
A funeral was Thursday, July 15 at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Milton Holston officiating and assisted by the Rev. David Holston.
Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Senoia, Ga. Serving as pallbearers were friends of the family.
Surviving are three nieces, Mr. and Mrs. Luther (Virginia) Harris, Ms. Ollie Carter and Ms. Willie Mae Brown; nephew, Paul Matthews; sister-in-law, Emma Lue Hood; great-nieces, Jacquelyn Whatley and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Priscilla) Thompson and Carol (Nay) Harris; great-nephew, Willie Harris; a host of cousins and some very special neighbors, Mr. Albert and Mrs. Annie Laura Alexander, Mr. Willie Floyd Murry, Ms. Diana Holston, Ms. Lucy Mae Barber and Mrs. Bobbie Blandburg and Mrs. Sallie Mae Ayers.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Melvin Lee Talley Jr.
Mr. Melvin Lee Talley Jr., son of Mrs. Daisy Talley of 104 Old Highway 85, Senoia, died July 14, 1999 in Atlanta. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Lois P. Davis
Mrs. Lois P. Davis, 91, of Peachtree City died Friday July 16, 1999, at the Fayette Community Hospital.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan on Sunday, between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.
A funeral will be at First Baptist Church, Peachtree City, on Sunday, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be Dr. Harold Allen. Burial will be at Westminister Memorial.
Surviving are Davis' husband, T.K. Davis, of Peachtree City, son John "Bobby" R. Davis, of Dunwoody, son Mike K. Davis, of Peachtree City, and sister Dollie Pardue, of Raleigh, N.C. Davis is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
IN lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Building Fund at Peachtree City First Baptist Church.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan Ga.
Mr. Timothy Michael Grote
Mr. Timothy Michael Grote, 60, of Corinth Road, Newnan, died July 18, 1999 at his residence.
Mr. Grote was born Nov. 3, 1938 in Mercedes, Texas, to the late Joseph B. Grote and the former Nettie M. Cox. He worked as a sales manager for Northwest Airlines and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the St. George Catholic Church of Newnan. He graduated in 1957 from the Burney High School in Indiana. He married the former Charlotte F. Owens Dec. 28, 1959 in Greensburg, Indiana.
A funeral will be Thursday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greensburg, Indiana. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Greensburg, Indiana.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at the Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, 302 N. Franklin St., P.O. Box 362, Greensburg, Indiana 47240.; (812) 663-2192.
A Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Donors Choice or American Heart Association.
A son, Monte Jospeh Grote, preceded Mr. Grote in death.
Surviving are his wife, Charlotte F. Grote of Newnan; mother, Nettie M. Grote of Greensburg, Indiana; sons, Vincent Grote of Augusta, Ga., Anthony Grote of Newnan and Brent Grote of Newnan; daughters, Michelline Levingston of Newark, Ohio, Philisha Grote of Newnan; brother, Philip Grote of Mims, Fla.; five grandchildren.
Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home, Greensburg, Indiana.
Mr. John Harris
Mr. John Harris of Nebo Road, Hiram, Ga., husband of Mrs. Edna Harris, died Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Atlanta Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Pearl Padgett
Mrs. Pearl Padgett, 67, of Brooks, Ga., died Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Haven House Hospice in Atlanta.
Mrs. Padgett was born June 12, 1932 in Henry County, Ga. to William Johnson and Clara Bell Maddox. She was a housewife.
A funeral was 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, at Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan with the Rev. Willard Dean officiating. Burail was in Westminster Gardens in Peachtree City. Pallbearers were Donnie Padgett, Keith Glaze, Keith Couch, Kevin Couch, Chris Brown and Jeremy Harrison.
Surviving are her husband, Dewey R. Padgett of Brooks; son, Steve Padgett of Brooks; daughters, Ginger Couch and Sharon Harrison of Brooks and Deborah Brown of Newnan; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Francis Harmon of Sharpsburg and Billie McGill of California; brother, Charles Johnson of Palmetto.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Frances Lucille Ramirez
Mrs. Frances Lucille Ramirez, 43, of U.S. Highway 29 South, Moreland, died Saturday, July 17, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Ramirez was born Oct. 2, 1955 in Glendale, California. She was employed as a travel agent with Galileo International and was a member of Moreland United Methodist Church.
A funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Moreland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patrick Jansen officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Surviving are her son, Jason Ramirez of Moreland; mother, Eunice Ramirez of Moreland; brothers, Sonny Ramirez and Frank M. Ramirez Jr. of Moreland.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Kaynell Mayner Smith
Mrs. Kaynell Mayner Smith, 44, of Wortham Road, Luthersville, Ga., died July 15, 1999 at her residence.
She was born Oct. 16, 1954 to Mrs. Katie Mayner and the late Mr. John Henry Mayner. She was a member of the Sunnyside Baptist Church. Where she served faithfully. She was married to Mr. Roger Smith May 21, 1990.
A funeral was Monday, July 19, from the Sunnyside Baptist Church in Greenville, Ga. The Rev. L. C. Godfrey, pastor, officiated and was assisted by Rev. J. C. Neal, Rev. A. L. Birts and Rev. Amos Alexander.
Burial was in Sunnyside Baptist Church Cemetery, serving as honorary pallbearers were nephews Cleveland Mayner, Christopher Caldwell, Derrick Mayner, John Mayner, Jonathan Mayner, Lynnrick Caldwell, Eric Mayner, Terrance Mayner and Dedric Willis. Active pallbearers were friends of the family.
Surviving are her husband, Roger Smith; daughters, Kimberly and Kayleen; granddaughter, Denijah Horton; mother, Mrs. Katie Mayner; sisters, Ms. Emma Davis and Mrs. Sadie Caldwell; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. John Mayner (Diane), Vincent Mayner (Cebo) and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Mayner (Brenda); step-daughter, Michelle Talley; four step-grandsons; mother-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Smith; great aunts, Mrs. Essie Smith and Mrs. Pearl Strayham; six nieces, nine nephews, four brothers-in-law, four sisters-in-law, a host of great nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan.
Mr. Lester Huey "Cotton" Smith
Mr. Lester Huey "Cotton" Smith of Millard Farmer Road, Coweta County, died at Newnan Hospital Sunday afternoon, July 18, 1999.
Mr. Smith was born Oct. 27, 1941 in Anniston, Ala. to Lester Louie Smith and the former Celeste Weaver. He was a security officer and member of Freeman Memorial United Methodist Church.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at Freeman Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Hearn officiating. Burial will be in Sargent Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the Georgia State Defense Force.
The body will lie in state one hour before the service.
The family will receive friends Tuesday at the family residence at 276 Millard Farmer Road.
Surviving are his wife, Lorene Smith of Newnan; daughters, Susan Lynn Bonner of Hogansville and Sharon Marie Boyd of Newnan; sister, Joyce Phillips of Sargent; brother, Duran Smith of Welcome; six grandchildren.
Martin & Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Ms. Deborah Ann Snelling
Ms. Deborah Ann Snelling, 43, of Newnan died July 14, 1999 at Hospice LaGrange in LaGrange, Ga.
Ms. Snelling was born Aug. 26, 1955 in Ohio. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Haralson, Ga.
A funeral was July 19 at 2:30 p.m. at Powell Chapel United Methodist Church with Bishop James White Jr. as eulogist, assisted by the Rev. R. W. Sutton and other ministers. Burial was in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews and friends.
Surviving are her husband, Willie James Walker; six daughters, Lisa, Freda, Denise, Sandra, Tetise and Crystal Snelling; sisters, JoAnn, Loretta, Ocie and Rosanna Snelling; brothers, Frank, Willie and Robert Snelling; 19 grandchildren; four aunts, Viola Dunlap, Mary McCauley, Susie Dukes and Sarah Mitchell, all of Newnan; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives; a very dear friend, Mrs. Fannie Thompson.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Melvin Lee Talley Jr.
Mr. Melvin Lee Talley Jr., 50, of Atlanta died July 14, 1999 in Atlanta.
He was born Sept. 27, 1948 in Coweta County. A member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Haralson, Ga., he was a 1966 graduate of Central High School in Newnan. He played guitar for several groups, including the Righteous Brothers. He was employed by Delta Airlines for 24 years and most recently was employed by the Ammal Heights & Courtyard by Glennwood in Atlanta.
A funeral was Sunday, July 18 at 2:30 p.m. at White Oak Grove Baptist Church in Senoia, Ga. The Rev. E. D. Hood officiated, assisted by the Rev. James Ferrell and other ministers. Burial was in the church cemetery. Nephews and cousins served as pallbearers.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lee (Daisy) Talley Sr. of Senoia; son, Mr. and Mrs. Darren Talley of Ft. Worth, Texas; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony (Sonja) Wyatt of Lithonia, Ga., Ms. Kathy M. Talley of Forest Park, Ga.; nine grandchildren; sisters, Dr. and Mrs. Marvin (Helen) Hendricks of Framingham, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. Vinson (Janice) White of Senoia, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Deborah) Anderson of Peachtree City, Mr. and Mrs. Terry (Kris) Farmer of Senoia; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Gene (Denise) Talley of Orlando, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Teresa) Talley, of Senoia, Mr. and Mrs. Logan (Denise) Talley of Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. and Mrs. William (Rozlean) Talley of College Park, Master Sgt. and Sgt. First Class Rickey (Ellen) Talley of Columbus, Ga.; 16 nieces; 13 nephews; uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Talley of Atlanta, Mr. Luther Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alexander of Senoia; aunts, Ms. Sarah Alexander, Mrs. Mary Evans, Mrs. Dorothy Alexander all of Senoia, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Sweeting of Sharpsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Tucker of Atlanta; one great uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William Harris of Haralson; five great aunts, Mrs. Daisy Harris, Mrs. Florence Harris of Atlanta, Mrs. Eula Hill of Moreland, Mrs. Eunice Adams, Mrs. Mable Hines of Newnan; a host of other relatives.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
July 21, 1999
Mrs. Thelma Millians
Mrs. Thelma Millians, 86, of Newnan, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Carrollton Manor.
Mrs. Millians was born May 31, 1913 in Heard County, Ga. She had been employed at Playtex in Newnan.
A funeral was Friday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel in Newnan. The Rev. Ford M. Ash Jr. officiated. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road in Newnan.
Surviving are her son and his wife, Rodney Millians and Peggy Millians of Newnan; sisters, Arah Bishop of Newnan and Eather McWorter of Burton, KS; grandchildren Chris and Monica Millians of Newnan and Julie Millians of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Thomas W. "Tom" Shaw
Mr. Thomas W. "Tom" Shaw, 53, of Shaw Road, Gay, Ga., died Sunday, July 18, 1999 at his residence.
Mr. Shaw was born in Fulton County, son of the late Fussy Shaw and the late Ruby Harris Shaw. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, a retired truck driver and the former owner of the PoBoys Country Store.
A funeral was Tuesday afternoon, July 20, at the chapel of the McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin, Ga. The Rev. Winston Skinner officated. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church cemetery in Gay.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Shaw; daughters, Susan Carpenter of Douglasville, Michelle Foster of Luthersville, Valerie Barber of Molena and Sharon Shaw of Roswell; five grandchildren; brothers, Lewis Shaw of Gay, Ga., Calvin Shaw of College Park, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
McCullough Funeral Home, Griffin, Ga.
July 22, 1999
Mrs. Catherine Foster
Mrs. Catherine Foster, 63, of Newnan and a former resident of the Primrose Community of Meriwether county, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Mrs. Foster was born May 31, 1936 in Meriwether county, daughter of the late Louie and Vera Crews O'Neal. Before making her home in Newnan earlier this year, she was a lifelong resident of Meriwether county and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Primrose.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Thursday, July 22, in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Don Bowden, the Rev. Carl Calhoun, and the Rev. Henry Calhoun will officiate and burial will be in the Luthersville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike O'Neal, Brian O'Neal, Wayne O'Neal, Richard Smith, Jeff Addison and William Barber.
Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by a brother, Donald O'Neal.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Cathy and Don Bowden and Miss Tammy Smith, all of Newnan; sisters, Mrs. Joyce Smith of Primrose and Mrs. Linda Addison of Luthersville; brothers, Irvin O'Neal of Luthersville and Bruce O'Neal of Haralson; step-father, R. E. Hunter of Senoia; granddaughter, Miss Alison Bowden of Newnan.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
July 23, 1999
Mr. John Filmore Clifton Sr.
Mr. John Filmore Clifton Sr., of Sharpsburg, died July 19, 1999 of cancer.
Mr. Clifton retired as senior photographer for Ft. McPherson. He previously worked for the Centers for Disease Control and the National Medical Audiovisual Center. He is survivied by his wife, Carol Taylor Clifton; sons, William D. Clifton and his wife Shrenna, John F. Clifton Jr.; granddaughter Ashley, and many loyal friends and especially his much loved and devoted friend William T. Martin.
Mr. Clifton requested no funeral and asked that any floral offerings be sent to the donor's living loved ones. Monetary contributions may be sent to the Newnan Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cremation Society of Georgia, Atlanta.
Mrs. Martha Faye Tarleton
Mrs. Martha Faye Tarleton, 81, of Newnan died Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at her residence.
Mrs. Tarleton was a homemaker and member of Jones Chapel United Methodist Church. She was born Oct. 28, 1917 in Heard County.
A funeral will be Friday, July 23, at 11 a.m. at graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road. The Rev. Gary Parrish will officiate.
Surviving are daughters, Betty Arrington of Franklin, Billie Davis of Newnan, Ellen Harris of Columbus and Martha Hendrix of Newnan; brother, Leon Hardegree of Newnan; five grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
July 24, 1999
Mrs. Katherine J. Hanson
Mrs. Katherine J. Hanson of East Point, Ga. and a Rich's retiree died July 22, 1999.
She is survivied by a daughter, Betty Smythe of Newnan; granddaughters Marty Wagner of Moreland and Jo Reed of Woodstock; four great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at graveside Monday, July 26 in College Park Cemetery. The Rev. Wendell Baggett and the Rev. Marty Lee will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Monday.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, July 25 at the funeral home.
A. C. Hemperley and Sons Funeral Home, East Point.
July 28, 1999
Mrs. Sherry Deverne Beachboard
Mrs. Sherry Deverne Beachboard, 32, of Austin Road, Newnan, died Saturday, July 24, 1999 at her residence.
Mrs. Beachboard was born Oct. 28, 1966 in Newnan. She was a homemaker.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 28 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan
A funeral will be at McKoon's chapel Thursday, July 29 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road, Newnan.
Pallbearers will be Devin Beachboard, Jay Beachboard, Kevin Beachboard, Larry Beachboard, Jimmy McKenzie and Greg Morgan.
Surviving are her husband, Jay Beachboard of Newnan; father, Jimmy McKenzie; mother, Martha McKenzie; sons, Devin Beachboard, Jared Beachboard; sister, Pizar Brook; brother, Jimmy McKenzie; sister, Vicky Pizar; grandfather, Jim Addison; grandmother, Aline McKenzie.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Margaret Rose "Peggy" Edmondson
Mrs. Margaret Rose "Peggy" Edmondson died July 26, 1999 following an extended illness with cancer.
She was born April 11, 1940 in Manning, Iowa, daughter of Herb and Evelyn Sauser of Randolph, Nebraska. She grew up in Randolph and graduated from St. Francis School in Randolph. Soon after graduation she moved to Washington, D.C. where she and her husband Ron were married in 1963. They lived first in Atlanta and then Smyrna, Ga., where she lived the rest of her life. She was a travel agent for most of her life and an assistant manager of the Tuesday Morning store in Smyrna until she became ill with cancer. She was a wife, mother of two sons and an active member of ESA sorority for many years, serving as president, treasurer and other offices in her local chapter.
Surviving are husband, Ron Edmondson of Smyrna, Ga.; son Jeff Edmondson of Redondo Beach, Calif., son Chris Edmondson, daughter-in-law Bobbie Edmondson and granddaughter Jordan Edmondson of Douglasville; mother and father, Herb and Evelyn Sauser of Randolph, Nebraska; sister, Mary Kay Thieman and brother-in-law Frank Thieman, and brother Ron Sauser and sister-in-law Paul Sauser, all of Omaha, Nebraska; sister Dianne Winsett and brother-in-law Gary Winsett of Decatur, Ga.; sister Linda Cochran and brother-in-law Bob Cochran of Golden, Colorado; brother, Rick Sauser of Lakewood, Colo.; brother-in-law John Edmondson and sister-in-law Teresa Edmondson of Houston, Texas; 13 nieces and nephews, seven grandnieces and grandnephews, four aunts, two uncles and many friends.
The family will receive friends at Castellaw Funeral Home of Smyrna Wednesday, July 28 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. with a Christian Wake in the funeral home chapel following the latter visitation.
A funeral will be Thursday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4300 King Springs Rd., Smyrna, Ga. with Father James Caffrey officiating. The body will be creamted with burial in a private service at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park.
The family would welcome flowers or a memorial donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Castellaw Funeral Home, Smyrna, Ga.
Mrs. Dorothy Ware Posey
Mrs. Dorothy Ware Posey of College Park died July 26, 1999.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29 at Fairburn First Baptist Church with Dr. Oscar Cope, Dr. Melvin Payne and Mr. Walter Huff officiating. Burial will be in College Park.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Hemperley Funeral Home in East Point.
Surviving are daughter, Terry (David) Posey Elliott of College Park; two grandchildren, Jessie and Jonathan Elliott.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, 505 Water Works Road in Palmetto, Ga. 30268
A.C. Hemperley & Sons, East Point, Ga.
Mrs. Willie H. Addison
Mrs. Willie H. Addison, 77, formally of Austell, died July 27, 1999 at her home in Newnan.
Mrs. Addison was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Carrie Head, husband C. Ralph Addison and son William E. Addison.
A memorial service will be Friday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Douglasville, Ga. The family will be available following the service.
She is survivied by sons, J. Larry Addison of Columbus, R. Eugene Addison of Roanoke, Ala., J. Michael Addison of Morganton, Ga., C. Robert Addison and Richard D. Addison of Newnan; daughter, Rhonda L. Peters of Doraville, Ga.; brothers, Charles Head and Frank D. Head; daughers-in-law; son-in-law; 22 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
White Columns Funeral Chapels Inc., Lithia Springs, Ga.
Mrs. Marjorie Denney
Mrs. Marjorie Denney, 79, of Smokey Road, Newnan, died Saturday, July 24, 1999 at her residence.
Mrs. Denney was born March 9, 1920 in Georgia. She formerly worked in sales at the Kessler's store.
A funeral was Tuesday, July 27, at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Bearden officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road. Pallbearers were Barry Brown, Gerald Denney, James Denney, Bobby Evans, James Hutchens and Jimmy Payton.
Surviving are her son, Holland Melson Denney Jr. of Ontario; daughters, Frances Duncan of Union Point, Ga. and Karolyn D. Williamson of Stockbridge, Ga.; brother, Harold Bailey of Marietta, Ga.; sisters, Kathleen Hutchens of Newnan and Louise King of Cochran, Ga.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Alzyrene H. Smith
Mrs. Alzyrene Harcrow Smith, 64, of Franklin, Ga., died Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at her home.
Mrs. Smith was born July 23, 1935 in Heard County. A former resident of Hogansville, she lived in Heard County for many years and attended Salem United Methodist Church. She retired from Playtex International in 1993 after 40 years of service.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Dr. Don Jolly will officate and burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens in LaGrange.
Pallbearers will be Kim Harcrow, Neil Harcrow, Johnny Womack, Shane Womack, Henry Rowell and Alexander Rowell.
Surviving are her husband, Frank A. Smith of Franklin; daughters, Mrs. Sara Rowell and Mrs. Robbie McClead, both of Franklin; sons, Jim Thompson of Rex and Johnny Thompson of Franklin; step-daughters, Mrs. Sybil Tinsley of Marietta, Mrs. Trudy Reno of Lithia Springs and Mrs. Betty Womack of Bremen; step-sons, Richard Smith of Lithia Springs and Anthony Smith of Byron; mother, Mrs. Anamaude Levens of Centralhatchee; brothers, Riley Harcrow of Centralhatchee and Fred Harcrow of Franklin; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sixteen step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Jack James Webb
Mr. Jack James Webb, 64, of Rocky Mt., Ga., died Monday, July 26, 1999 at the VA Medical Center.
Mr. Webb was born in Heard County June 16, 1935 to Cecil Webb and Lizzie Thornton. He was a shipping clerk for HiBrand Foods and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
A funeral will be Thursday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan with the Rev. Milton Winslett officiating, assisted by the Rev. Terry Calhoun. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan. Pallbearers will be Scott Sturzl, Steve Hudson, D. J. Simmions, Eddie Gill, Donald Gill and Jospeh Spradlin.
Survivng are daughter, Faye Allor of Franklin; step-daughter, Lois Smith, Rocky Mt.; step-son, Larry Carter of Rocky Mt. ; sisters, Cora McKoon of Grantville, Martha Ireland of Alabama and Josephine Popphan of LaGrange; brother, Eugene Webb of Newnan; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
