Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. James O. Hardin Jr.
Mr. James O. Hardin Jr., long-time owner of WCOH Radio and active civic worker, died Wednesday morning.
Mr. Hardin was owner and operator of WCOH, "Welcome City of Homes" radio from October 1953 to November 1, 1981 when it was sold to Dallas M. Tarkenton of Athens, Ga.
During his radio days, Hardin became the local weather observer for the National Weather Service, and after he retired from the radio station the observation station went with him to his home at Newnan Pines where he continued his weather watching duties.
He was active in the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce and the Newnan Kiwanis Club, as well as being one of the early officers of the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society. He was also public relations director for many years for the Powers' Crossroads Country Fair and Art Festival, making promotional appearances and announcing events during the labor day festivals.
Among survivors is Hardin's wife, Louise, of Newnan.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by McKoon Funeral Home.
Ms. Theresa Buccinna
Ms. Theresa Buccinna, 59, of Lone Oak Road, Hogansville, Ga. died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999 at her residence.
Ms. Buccinna was born Oct. 3, 1939 in Bronx, N.Y. She was retired from banking and was a member of St. George Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Friday, Sept. 24, from 7-9 p.m. The Rosary will be at McKoon Funeral Home Friday evening at 7 p.m.
A funeral will be at St. George Catholic Church Saturday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. with Father Leo Herbert officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are brother, Peter Buccinna of Hogansville; sister, Ann and Sal Messina of Moreland; nieces and nephews, John Buccinna, Peter P. Buccinna Jr., Anthony Messina, Felicia and Steve Bolzone, Tina Buccinna, Serena Leonard and Silvana Messina; great nieces Christina Leonard and Danielle Messina; great nephew Stevie Bolzone.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. James O. Hardin Jr.
Mr. James O. Hardin Jr., 80, of Newnan, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999 at Southwest Hospice after a long illness.
Mr. Hardin was a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine Reserves and a retired owner of radio station WCOH in Newnan. He was active in the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce, serving two terms as chamber president; as well as serving on the board of Coweta Festivals Inc., the group that produces the Powers' Crossroads Country Fair and Art Festival; and on the Georgia Tourism Board. Mr. Hardin was a past president of the Newnan Kiwanis Club, a past Kiwanis lieutenant governor, and Hixon Fellow. He was a founding member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newnan.
The family will receive visitors from 7-9 p.m. Friday evening at McKoon Funeral Home on Jackson Street in Newnan.
A funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Roscoe Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Paul's building fund.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan
Mrs. Lucile Ingram Bagley
Mrs. Lucile Ingram Bagley died September 22, 1999 in St. Petersburg, Fla. after a long illness. She was a native of Alpharetta, Ga. and lived in Newnan and Sharpsburg, Ga. for a number of years. She moved to Jacksonville, Fla. and then to St. Petersburg in 1990.
She was retired after 30 years from National Biscuit Company in Atlanta.
Her husband, Glen Bagley and her grandson, Glen Chuck, preceded her in death.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at Turin Memorial Gardens in Turin, Ga. with the Rev. John McDuffey officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
She is survivied by two daughters, Polly Kennedy of St. Petersburg and Lara Jackson of Franklin, N.C.; two sons, R. L. Sanders of Cumming, Ga., Preston Sanders of Dawsonville, Ga. and sister, Mrs. Ruth Day of Alpharetta, Ga.; 15 grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Corena Phillips Gilbert
Mrs. Corena Phillips Gilbert, 87, of Little New York Road, Whitesburg, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999 at her residence.
Mrs. Gilbert was born in Carroll County on January 27, 1912, the daughter of the late Weldon Alfonzo Carroll and Cora Dingler Carroll. She was retired from Bibb Manufacturing where she had worked for 40 years and was a member of Ephesus Christian Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, C. P. Phillips, and two daughters, Louise Rainey and Zane Carroll.
She is survivied by her husband, James Daniel Gilbert, three sons and daughters-in-law, Damon and June Phillips, Jackie and Nancy Phillips and Charles and Sue Phillips, all of Whitesburg, 18 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999 at 3 p.m. from Martin & Hightower West Center Street Chapel with the Rev. J. C. Cook officiating. Music will be provided by Harold McWhorter. Pallbearers will be Chuck Phillips, Keith Powers, Kevin Powers, Ricky Phillips, Tommy Phillips and Pat Phillips. Burial will follow in Ephesus Christian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home during the day Saturday, Sept. 25.
Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel, Carrollton.
Mr. Samuel Slaughter
Mr. Samuel Slaughter, Fayetteveille Road, Palmetto, Ga., died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Gus Thornhill Funeral Home Inc., East Point.
Mr. John L. Smith
Mr. John L. Smith, 605 Smith St., Newnan, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mr. Smith was born July 3, 1941 to Sara Frances King and the late Mr. John L. Satterwhite. Step-father Mr. Charlie A. King preceded him in death, as did a sister, Mrs. Charlie Mae King, and two brothers, Leonard Satterwhite and Charlie King Jr.
He joined Smith Chapel United Methodist Church at an early age. He served faithfully until his death. He served as president of the United Methodist Men and was elected assistant chairman of the board, and many other capacities whenever asked.
He was employed at Fort James for 30 years, where he retired. He was an honored employee, loving husband, and a wonderful father and friend.
A funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999 at Smith Chapel United Methodist Church on Lazenby Road in Newnan with the Rev. J. C. Neal, pastor, as eulogist. Assisting will be the Rev. R. W. Sutton. Burial will be in Smith Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Baldwin, J. C. Patterson, Charlie Glenn, Alfred Ragland, Jackie Render and Michael Ball.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma Jean Smith; four children, Emma Katrina Phillips (Dwayne), John Alvin, Tonia Latressa and Clorissa Renea Smith, all of Newnan; mother, Mrs. Sara Frances King; four brothers and eight sisters, Clifford King (Rudean), James L. Satterwhite (Monica), Anthony Satterwhite (Audry), Johnnie C. Satterwhite (Carrie L.), Fannie Mae James of Los Angeles, California, Lugenia Trammell of Boston, Mass., Martha N. Williams, Marguerita Reid, Julia A. King, Maggie L. Domineck (Marvin) all of Newnan except where noted; nine grandchildren, Shiquita Render (Charles), Yolando Scott (Jermaine) Andreco Phillips, Peryenthias Ball, Jessice Smith, Applolonia Cheeks, Moesha Phillips, Monea White, Khadijah Phillips; two great-grandchildren, T'Keirra Cameron, Kiandra Ball; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Lilie Elizabeth Flannery
Mrs. Lilie Elizabeth Flannery, 86, of Pine Ridge Drive, Atlanta, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999 at Emory University Hospital.
Mrs. Flannery was a homemaker and charter member of Peachtree Christian Church.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Sunday, Sept. 26, from 3-4 p.m.
A funeral will be held at graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery Sunday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m.
Surviving is her husband, John Flannery of Atlanta.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. William "Pee-Wee" Echols
Mr. William "Pee-Wee" Echols, of Spence Avenue, Newnan, husband of Mrs. Bobbie Echols, died Saturday, Spet. 25, 1999.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan.
Mrs. Theresa M. Davis
Mrs. Theresa M. Davis, of Southern Mill Road, Senoia, wife of Mr. Dolphus Davis, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan.
Mrs. Victoria Martin Jacobs
Mrs. Victoria Martin Jacobs, 97, of Sharpsburg, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Jacobs was born Sept. 24, 1902 in Cleburne County, Ala., daughter of Austin Martin and Lula Teal. She was a homemaker and member of Sharpsburg Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Luther Jacobs.
A funeral will be held at graveside Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. in Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. The Rev. Walter Baker will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are sons, Jimmy Jacobs and William Jacobs; daughters, Emma Lou Stevenson of Sharpsburg and Erleen Haynes of Newnan; sister, Letha Mae Kirkpatrick of Halleysville, Ala.; brother, Jeff Martin of Halleysville, Ala.; 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Thomas C. Middleton
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas C. Middleton of Newnan will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Higgins and Son Funeral Home chapel with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Middleton is survivied by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Middleton; sons, Ronnie Middleton of Grantville, Van Middleton of Jonesboro, Dean Middleton of Suches, Ga., and Blane Middleton of Meriwether Co.; daughter, Ms. Cathy Rene Middleton of Barnesville, Ga; step-father and mother, Mr. Grady and Lucile Bain of Rome, Ga.; stepchildren, Mike Morris of Wilmington, N.C.; and Ms. Debbie Morris of Grantville; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.
Higgins and Son Funeral Home.
Mr. R. F. "Skinner" Plant
Mr. R. F. "Skinner" Plant, 81, of Grantville, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Plant was born June 21, 1918 in Meriwether County, son of the late James Franklin Plant and the late Mary Ann Cook Plant. He lived in Grantville most of his life, was an Army veteran, and was a member of the Baptist faith. Along with his brothers, he ownerd and operated Plant Service Station in Newnan for more than 30 years prior to his retirement.
A funeral was held 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 at the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Willard Dean officated, and burial was in Grantville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ben Monroe, James R. Alexander, Everett Hendrix, Larry Freeman, Otis Smith and Kevin Miller.
Surviving are sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Grover (Rebecca) Johnson of Hogansville; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ravee (Opal) Plant of Grantville; sister-in-law, Mrs. Doris Plant of Grantville; several nieces.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Ms. Ann Samples
Ms. Ann Samples of Sharpsburg died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999 at home.
Ms. Samples was born and raised in Newnan, daughter of the late Ernest W. Samples and the late Bernice Stella Smallwood Samples. She opened a bookkeeping and income tax service in Riverdale in 1973, which she operated for many years, and was a member of Riverdale Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis L. Johnson.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Riverdale Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Cecil Murphey and the Rev. Steve Austin will officiate, and entombment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Pallbearers will be Jason Jordan, Gregg Redwine, Ken Furlow, Ted Samples, T. J. Samples and Richard Etheridge.
Surviving are her brothers and sister-in-law, Edward Samples of Franklin, LeRoy and Gerrie Samples of Riverdale; nieces and nephews; and many friends whom she cherished.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Dean Dare Sterling
(with photo - Dean Sterling)
Mr. Dean Dare Sterling, 74, of Newnan, died Sept. 25, 1999.
A native of Lockport, Illinois, he was born Nov. 20, 1924, the son of William Hopkins and Edna Francis Dare Sterling. He graduated with wings and commission in 1944 at Douglas, Arizona. he was a U.S. Army Air Corp and U.S. Air Force pilot. It was during this time that he married his wife of 55 years, Sue Harris Sterling. After World War II, when he served in the Pacific Theater, he remained in the Air Force, and retired in 1963 as a major. In 1949 he graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Textile Engineering. His varied interests led him into work as a farmer, U.S. Postmaster, Ford dealership and textile engineer. In 1970 he moved to Macon, Ga. and on to Newnan in 1971 as Division Textile Engineer with The Bibb Co. He had attended First United Methodist Church of Newnan since 1972 and served in many capacities including his interest in the lay ministry, having served on the board for the lay program.
A funeral will be Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Newnan with the Rev. Gary Parrish, the Rev. Bill Curington and the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Surviving are wife, Sue Harris Sterling of Newnan; daughters, Karen Deaton and her husband Randy of Macon, Ga., Micki Weintraub and her husband Richard of Burke, Va.; son, Wynn Sterling and his wife Rebecca of Huntsville, Ala.; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Sterling's memory to the First United Methodist Church of Newnan, 33 Greenville St., Newnan, Ga. 30263.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Ann Threlkeld
Mrs. Ann Threlkeld, of Senoia, formerly of Lehigh Acres, Fla., died Sept. 25, 1999. She is survivied by son, John G. and Ruthann Threlkeld of Senoia; grandchildren, John G. Threlkeld Jr. and James and Catherine Lea Threlkeld.
A funeral mass will be Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Lee Memorial Park in Ft. Myers, Fla.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with a prayer service at 7 p.m.
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, Ga.
Mr. Farrell G. Wright
Mr. Farrell G. Wright, 67, of Opelika, Ala. and a former resident of Hogansville, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999.
A funeral was held Monday afternoon, Sept. 27, at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Opelika. The Rev. Mark Tondee, the Rev. Lynn McClain and the Rev. D. H. Easter officated and burial was in Garden Hill Cemetery in Opelika.
Mr. Wright was born Jan. 21, 1932, son of the late Osie M. Wright and the late Grace Farrell Wright. He had lived in Opelika for a number of years.
Survivors include wife, Mrs. Erline Spradlin Wright of Opelika; two daughters, Mrs. Cindy Beckwick and Miss Vickie Wright, both of Opelika; sister, Mrs. Barbara Tucker of Grantville; brother, Billy Wright of Franklin; six grandchildren.
Frederick's Funeral Home, Opelika, Ala. was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. William Echols
Mr. William Echols of Spence Avenue, Newnan, husband of Mrs. Bobbie Echols, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999 at his residence.
Mr. Echols was born March 18, 1954, the son of Mrs. Odessa Porter Fendley and Mr. Garnett Echols.
A funeral will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29, at Summerhill Baptist Church with pastor, the Rev. J. T. Coleman as eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Ashley Stewartson and the Rev. Gregory Turk.
Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be the Newnan High School Class of 1972 and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bobbie Echols; sons, Brian Lemonte Echols of Newnan and Aubry Lindell Echols of Hogansville, Ga.; daughter, Brittney Nicole Echols of Newnan; sister, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Daniel (Geneva) of Newnan; aunts, Mrs. Cora L. Brooks of Jamaica, New York, Mrs. Georgia Woods of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Rose Moreland of Newnan, Ga.; uncles, Mr. Grady Porter of Newnan, Ga., Eugene Porter of Atlanta, Ga.; mother-in-law, Mrs. Josie M. Smith; sister-in-law, Mr. Gregory Wilburn (Diane); brother-in-law, Billie Joe Smith; one grandson, other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Robert Glass
Mr. Robert Glass, Savannah Street, Newnan, died Sept. 25, 1999 at LaGrange Hospice in LaGrange, Ga.
The family may be contacted at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mozelle Houzah, 1070 Poplar Road.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Victoria Martin Jacobs
Mrs. Victoria Martin Jacobs, 97, of Sharpsburg, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Jacobs was born Sept. 24, 1902 in Cleburne County, Ala., daughter of Austin Martin and Lula Teal. She was a homemaker and member of Sharpsburg Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Luther Jacobs and sons, Jimmy Jacobs and William Jacobs.
A funeral will be held at graveside Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 3 p.m. in Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery. The Rev. Walter Baker will officiate. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are daughters, Emma Lou Stevenson of Sharpsburg and Erleen Haynes of Newnan; sister, Letha Mae Kirkpatrick of Halleysville, Ala.; brother, Jeff Martin of Halleysville, Ala.; 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Claudia Katherine Nix
Mrs. Claudia Katherine Nix, 70, of Helms Street, Newnan, died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Nix was born Oct. 4, 1928 in Blakley, Ga. to the late Claude Lee Sheffield and the late Myrtle Katherine Malphus. She was a homemaker and of the Pentacostal faith.
A funeral will be at the chapel of Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Gloria Gilstrap officiating, assisted by the Rev. B. J. Tyner. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brenton Tyner, Lanny Bennett, Jeremy Magnus, Brett Billingtari, Proctor Smith and Stephen Malphus.
Surviving are her husband, Henry Eugene "Pop" Nix of Newnan; children, Claudia Ballenger of Fayetteville, Gerald Martin of Newnan; sister, Gloria Gilstrap of Gainesville; four grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Robert Glass
Mr. Robert Glass, 61, of Newnan died Sept. 25, 1999 at LaGrange Hospice in LaGrange, Ga.
Mr. Glass was born April 22, 1938 in Coweta County. He was a member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Newnan.
A funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church with the Rev. W. Cortez Golohin, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ralph L. Thompson Jr., the Rev. Aubrey Thompson and the Rev. R. W. Sutton. Burial will be in Zion Hill Cemetery in Luthersville. Pallbearers will be Willie L. Thompson, Reginald Sinkfield, Charlie Glass, Charles Sinkfield, Johnny Glass and Henry Sinkfield.
Surviving are step daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Howard (Yvonne) Carey of California; sisters, Mrs. Mozelle G. Houzah and Mrs. Azzie Lee Thompson of Newnan, and Mrs. Rose Lee (Harry) Pinson of Chicago, Illinois; brother, Eddie B. Glass of Columbus, Ga.; special nephew, Charles K. Sinkfield of Newnan; host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Bobby W. Shelnutt
Mr. Bobby W. Shelnutt, 63, of Willow Drive, Newnan, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Shelnutt was born Jan. 4, 1936 in Troup County, Ga. He operated Shelnutt's Grocery and was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.
A funeral will be held Thursday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Paul Dennis officiating. Burial will be in Hillview Cemetery in LaGrange. Pallbearers will be Bobby Estep, Terry King, Mike Phillips, James Phillips, Greg Shelnutt and Howard Shelnutt Jr.
Surviving are daughters, Donna S. Cox of Newnan and Angella Fenn of LaGrange; sons, Bobby W. Shelnutt Jr. of Hapeville, Danny M. Shelnutt of LaGrange, Randall S. Shelnutt of Cartersville and Timothy Lee Shelnutt of Newnan; brothers, E. T. Shelnutt and Huey Shelnutt, both of LaGrange.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
