Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. Louis C. Rowlett
Mr. Louis C. Rowlett, 56, of Whitesburg died January 10, 2000 at Emory University Hospital.
Mr. Rowlett was a retired Topographical Photographer with the United States Navy. Following his retirement from the Navy in 1980, Mr. Rowlett moved to Newnan and was employed by Newnan Blueprint Company and was a deacon in Bible Baptist Church.
Mr. Rowlett's parents preceded him in death.
He is survivied by his wife, Mrs. Gail Rowlett, Whitesburg; daughters, Mrs. Joyce L. Dunlap, Newnan, Miss Bridget K. Rowlett and Miss Stephanie I. Rowlett, both of Whitesburg; grandmother, Mrs. Dollie Hayes of Otisco, Indiana; brother, Mr. Lawrence D. Rowlett, Griffin; sisters, Mrs. Janet Anne McKinley of Forest Park and Mrs. Jennifer Marie Moon of Powder Springs; one grandchild.
The family received friends at Jones Funeral Home Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 6-9 p.m.
A funeral with military honors will be Wednesday, Jan. 12 at Bible Baptist Church in Newnan with Pastor Doug Anderson officiating. Mr. Rowlett will lie in state from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Burial will be in Westminster Gardens, Highway 54, Peachtree City, Ga.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Shirley Faye Allred
Mrs. Shirley Faye Allred, 63, of Golden Court, Sharpsburg, died January 12, 2000 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Allred was born Nov. 13, 1936 in Jamestown, Tennessee to Holly Tipton and Ruby Delk Tipton. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
A funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. at Jennings Funeral chapel, Jamestown, Tenn. Burial will be in Waters Family Cemetery.
Surviving are husband, Glenn Allred of Sharpsburg; daughters, Teresa Thompson of Holland, Michigan, Tina Rhodes of Farmington Hills, Michigan; son, Jeff Allred of Sharpsburg; four grandchildren; sisters, Hilda McMullin of Salt Lake City, Rita Duncan of Wartsburg, Tenn. and Sharon Sherrill of Hillsdale, Michigan; brother, Pete Tipton of Jamestown, Tenn.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. John Emerson Carmichael
Mr. John Emerson Carmichael died January 4, 2000 in West Point, Georgia.
Mr. Carmichael was born March 2, 1937 to W. F. Carmichael Sr. and Inez Carmichael in Fulton County, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Carmichael was a graduate of Turner High School, Atlanta, Ga. He received a B.A. degree from Clark College, Atlanta, Ga. and an M.A. degree from Vander Cook College, Chicago, Illinois. He was band director for numerous school systems throughout the state of Georgia for many years. He served as West Point High School's band director until consolication and afterward he continued to work with the bands throughout the Troup County School System. He was employed with the M. W. Lee Mortuary, Inc. for 12 years.
He married Rosemarie Kendrick June 16, 1963 and they had two sons. At an early age he joined Mt. Carmel A.M.E. Church under the leadership of the Rev. W. J. Roe. Mr. Carmichael was a member of Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church in Newnan, Ga.
A funeral was Saturday, Jan. 8 at Bethlehem Baptist Church, West Point, Ga. at 1 p.m. The Rev. Thurmond Brown, officiating, pastor Rev. Willie T. Edmonson, assisted by Rev. Eugene Cooks, Rev. Bassail Brooks and Rev. Ralph Thompson.
Pallbearers were former students. Honorary pallbearers were the Troup County Association of Retired Educators.
Surviving are his wife, Rosemarie Carmichael of West Point, Ga.; sons, Jonathan V. (Donita) Carmichael of Bartlett, Tennessee, and Jeffery V. Carmichael of Kennesaw Ga.; grandchildren, Jerelyn V. Carmichael and Loren Carmichael, both of Bartlett, Tenn.; mother, Inez W. Carmichael, Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, James Carmichael, Detroit, Michigan, W. F. Carmichael Jr., Raymond (Brenda) Carmichael, Anthony (Cynthia) Carmichael, all of Atlanta; brothers-in-law, Malchus Kendrick and David (Laverne) Kendrick, both of Milledgeville, Ga.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
M. W. Lee Mortuary Inc., announced through the courtesy of Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc.
Mr. Earl J. Hanners
Mr. Earl J. Hanners, 79, of Hogansville, died Thursday, January 13, 2000 at Southland Nursing Home in Peachtree City.
Mr. Hanners was born Feb. 24, 1920 in LaGrange, Ga., son of the late Olin Henry Hanners and the late Minnie LaVaughn Whitten Hanners. He had lived in Hogansville since 1938, retired as a production manager for Uniroyal Inc. after 44 years of service, and served five years as a Baliff for the Troup County Superior Court. He was a member and elder of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Hogansville, was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and was an Army veteran of World War II.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 at the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Barnard L. Philpot Jr. will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Pallbearers will be Earl Hanners III, Earl Hanners IV, David Christopher Hanners, Phillip Hanners Jr., Kevin Hanners, David Hanners, Scott Hanners and Matthew Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Dot Hanners; and a sister, Mrs. Edna Purcell.
Surviving are four sons, Earl J. Hanners Jr. of Brooks, R.O. Hanners of Morrow, Dr. Richard Hanners of Charlotte, N.C., and Michael Hanners of LaGrange; daughters, Melissa Smith, Marie Johnson and Deborah Hanners, all of Hogansville; sister, Sara Ford of LaGrange; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Infant Corey Ramson Jimpson Jr.
Infant Corey Ramson Jimpson Jr., infant son of Corey Ramson Jimpson Sr. and Crescendo L. Barnes, Newnan, died Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
A service will be held at graveside Friday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. at Eastview Cemetery with the Rev. Felton James officiating.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mr. James Edward Kelley
Mr. James Edward Kelley, 66, of Hillside Drive, Hampton, Ga., died January 12, 2000 at South Fulton Hospital in Atlanta.
Mr. Kelley was born in Coweta County, son of the late Carl Gordon Kelley and Mrs. Myrtle Holladay. He was a Navy Veteran and fought in the Korean Conflict. He served aboard the USS Sarsfield E.D.D.-837 and the USS Boston C.A.G.-1.
A funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Warren Haisten Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at the Indian Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Bowden, Ga.
Friends may visit the family Friday, Jan. 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Wylene Kelley of Hampton; sons and daughters-in-law, Russel and Debbie Kelley of Whitehouse, Tenn., and Tracy and Jackie Kelley of McDonough; daughters and sons-in-law, Susanne Owens of Rome, and Sandra and Chuck Bishop of Hollinville; mother, Mrs. Myrtle Holladay of Newnan; six grandchildren, Chrissy and Cody Kelley of Whitehouse, Tenn., Halley and Zack Owens of Rome, and Kyle and Kaleb Bishop of Hollinville; brother, Elliott Kelley of Newnan; sisters, Sybil Camp of Jefferson, Hazel Wimberly and June Campbell both of Newnan, Barbara Jones of Sharpsburg, and Nancy Higgenbothem of North Carolina, several nieces and nephews.
Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home, Griffin, Ga.
Mr. Albert Leroy Smith
Mr. Albert Leroy Smith, 79, of Tucker Road, Deepstep, Ga., died Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at the Washington County Regional Medial Center following an extended illness.
Mr. Smith was a native of Wheeler County and the son of the late Horace G. Smith and the late Mattie Mae Blizzard. He was a retired auto service technician and a member of the Deepstep United Methodist Church where he was a former Sunday School superintendent and teacher. Mr. Smith was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II.
A funeral will be Friday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Deepstep United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Asburry Walton will officiate. Pallbearers will be Emmitt Hall, Tommy Peeler, Mike Corbett, Cecil Corbett, Mark Kevern, Artis Warthen, C. L. Russell and Clint Hall.
Surviving are his wife, Eolyne V. Smith of Deepstep; daughter, Denise Sternisha of Fayetteville; sons, Dale Smith of McDonough, Gerald Smith of Milledgeville and Dean Smith of Senoia; sister, Maxine Wiggins of Tenn.; eight grandchildren, David Smith of Sandersville, Ga., Christi Whitney of Sandersville, Adam Smith of Auburn, Ala., Becky Summy of Avera, David Bozeman and Alison Bozeman, both of Milledgeville, and Zack Smith and Ethan Smith, both of Senoia; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Whitney and Morgan Paige Brooks.
Donations may be made to the Deepstep United Methodist Church, 9968 Deepstep Road, Sandersville, Ga. 31082 or to the Salvation Army.
Lang's Chapel of E.K. May Funeral Home, Sandersville, Ga.
Mr. Leo St. Denis
Mr. Leo St. Denis, 84, of Sharpsburg, died January 10, 2000 at Southwest Christian Hospice.
Mr. St. Denis was a retired electronics technician with the former Eastern Air Lines. He had been a resident of Georgia for the past 20 years. He lived 15 years in East Point, and following his retirement he lived the past five years in Sharpsburg. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Peachtree City, and was a veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines.
A funeral wake was held at Jones Funeral Home, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 with the Rev. John Walsh officiating. A private burial service was held at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Consuelo Lazo St. Denis of Sharpsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Yvette Camp and her husband William Thomas Camp of Sharpsburg; son, Paul St. Denis of Humble, Texas; sisters, Eva St. Denis of Nashua, New Hampshire, Agnes Breault of Dracut, Mass. and Edna Staut of Citrus Springs, Fla.
Instead of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Ga. 30291-2316.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. James Stevenson
Mr. James "Scoppy" Stevenson, 74, of Russell Circle, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
January 15, 2000
Mr. Joe Nelson Burnham
Mr. Joe Nelson Burnham, 81, of Newnan, died Thursday, January 13, 2000 at his residence.
Mr. Burnham was born December 30, 1918 in Newnan. He was retired from the textile industry.
A funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan with Dr. Bob Atkins and the Rev. Harry White officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Don Burnham, Doug Burnham, Ronnie Burnham, Mark Garmany, Scott Garmany, Tim Garmany and Todd Garmany. Honorary pallbearers will be Autry Burnham, J. C. Davis, Matt Rainey, Wayne Story, Bobby Veal and Joe Westbrook.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the building fund at Sargent Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Burnham of Newnan; son, Robert and Floye Burnham of Newnan; daughter, Brenda B. Clark of Newnan; brothers, Hamp Burnham and Harold Burnham, both of Newnan; sisters, Margret Majors and Frances May, both of Newnan; grandchildren, Beth Burnham, Rob Burnham, and Brooke and Jason Dailey, all of Newnan; great-grandchild, Zack and Ashley Dailey, Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Katie Mayner
Mrs. Katie Mayner, 68, of 122 Gilbert Circle, Luthersville, Ga., died Thursday, January 13, 2000 at Newnan Hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
January 16, 2000
Mrs. Willie Stitcher
Mrs. Willie Fomby Howard Stitcher, 85, of Grantville, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Mrs. Stitcher was born Nov. 23, 1914, in Heard County. The daughter of the late Fletcher Moses and Pearl Webb Fomby, she lived in Coweta County most of her life. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Grantville and of the Grantville Senior Citizens Center. She was retired for the Georgia Baptist Children's Home in Baxley.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, 2000, in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. the Rev. Darris Baker and the Rev. Frank Powers will officiate. Burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Bernard L. Stitcher of Grantville, son and daughter-in-law Billy and Frankie Howard of Newnan; step-daughter and son-in-law Fae and Charles Garrison of Grantville, four grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville
Mr. Nathaniel Huff, Jr.
Mr. Nathaniel Huff Jr., 52, of East Point, died Jan. 11, 2000, at South Fulton Medical Center in East Point.
Mr. Huff, who was known to family and friends as "Hoochie," was born Sept. 11, 1947, in Meriwether County. He attended school in Coweta County, and was a former member of Greater Mt. Zion AME Church in Newnan. He was a former employee of the Georgia Department of Transportation, and owned several businesses, including restaurants and a neighborhood store.
A funeral will be held today, Jan. 16, 2000, at New Hope AME Church in Haralson. The Rev. Willie Heard Jr. will officiate, assisted by Elder S.H. Holmes, Evangelist Susie Hudson, and other ministers. Burial will be in Old White Oak Grove Cemetery. Joe Tucker, Willie J. Smith, Reuben Watkin, C.L. Smith, Grover Simmons and Milton Bailey will serve as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Willie Bailey, Rickie Owens, Dale Crump, Gary Owens, Richard Tolbert, Henry Tolbert, and Dexter Berry.
Surviving are his mother, Louvenia Huff; son, Nathan Jamal Huff; five sisters: Mildred Woods of Newnan, Inez and Melvin Moreland of Newnan, Christine and Curtis Huff of Austell, Dollie Walker of Newnan, and Mary Brown of Atlanta; three brothers, Tyrec and Addie Calhoun of Atlanta, and Burl Calhoun and Henry Tolbert of Newnan; one foster brother, Arthur Paige of Atlanta; aunts, Mary Cook of Atlanta, Olivia and W.J. Penson of Senoia, Lizzie and Jim Walker and Mildred and Willie Gould of Newnan, and Remargie White of Newnan; uncles Raymond and Mattie Hill and Willie C. Hill of Newnan; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and the devoted love of his life, Mattie Childers.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home
Mrs. Cornelius Banks Smith
Mrs. Cornelius Banks Smith, 87, of Detroit and formerly of Newnan, died Jan. 4, 2000, in Detroit.
Mrs. Smith was born June 15, 1912, in Coweta County, and was a member of the Greater Love Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Detroit.
A funeral was held Jan. 14, 2000, at St. John Baptist Church in Shenandoah. The Rev. W.J. Clark officiated and was assisted by other ministers.
Burial was in the church Cemetery, and family friends served as pallbearers.
Surviving are her daughter, Daniella; sons Laddis Jr. and Larry Sr.; adopted son Warner; several daughters-in-law and sisters-in-law, 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and the Grier family of Newnan.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home
Mrs. Katie Mae Mayner
Mrs. Katie Mae Mayner, 68, died Thursday, Jan. 13 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Mayner was born Aug. 6, 1931, to the late Emma Lou Pindexter. Her mother later married Curtis Hood, who helped raise Mrs. Mayner. She joined Sunny Side Baptist Church at an early age; she sang in the choir and served as church secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Mayner, Sr., and a child, Kaynell Smith.
A funeral will be held today, Jan. 16, at Sunny Side Baptist Church in Greenville. Remains will be placed in state at 12:30 p.m., and the service will start at 2 p.m. The Rev. L.C. Godfrey will officiate, assisted by the Rev. M.D. Brittian, the Rev. A.L. Birts, and the Rev. Amos Alexander. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers, and family and friends will serve as honorary pallbearers. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving are her children, Emma Jean Davis, John and Dianne Mayner, Vinson C. Mayner, Sadie J. Caldwell, and Brenda and Randy Mayner, all of Luthersville; two sons-in-law Ronnie Davis of Newnan and Roger Smith of Luthersville; 17 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, three aunts and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home
Mr. Simmie Clemons Jr.
Mr. Simmie Clemons Jr., 53, of Ellenwood, died Jan. 12, 2000, at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Andrews Mortuary
Mr. James "Scoppy" Stevenson
Mr. James "Scoppy" Stevenson, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mr. Stevenson was born May 5, 1921, to the late James and Mary Waters Stevenson. He joined Evergreen Methodist Church at a early age and become a member of Russell Temple AME Church in 1969.
A funeral will be held Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Rusell Temple AME Church. The Rev. G.B. Vaughn will officiate, assisted the Rev. Johnny T. Coleman and the Rev. Hulon Kemp. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery, and Mr. Stevenson's nephews will act as pallbeareres.
Surviving are his sisters, Virginia Thompson and Edwina Stevenson of Newnan; brothers, Wavard and Mary Stevenson of Springfield Mass., Rugus "Tiefing" Stevenson of Washington, D.C., Edward Stevenson of Southfield, Mich., Lous Stevenson of Newnan; sister-in-law Clara Stevenson and brother-in-law Hamilton Hall, Sr., and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home
Mrs. Ann Teal Pike
Mrs. Ann Teal Pike, 61, of Hogansville died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Born Nov. 20, 1938 in Hogansville, Mrs. Pike was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Hogansville and was preceded in death by her father, Millard A Teal.
A funeral will be Sunday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Dr. Jimmy Brown will officiate and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Survivors include sons, Richard Pike of Los Lunas, N.M. and David Pike of Hogansville; daughters, Lori Drake, Lisa Pike, Donna Pike and Amy Pike, all of Hogansville; mother, Mrs. Evelyn Kee Teal of Hogansville; sister, Mrs. Ellen Spence of LaGrange and 10 grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville
Mrs. Juanita Garrett
Mrs. Juanita Garrett, 72, of McDonough died at Henry Medical Center in McDonough Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000.
Mrs. Garrett lived most of her life in the East Point area before moving to McDonough five years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Mr. Harry Odom Garrett Jr.
A private service is planned.
Survivors include her son, Harry Odom Garrett III of Moreland; daughter, Julie Allen of McDonough; brother, Paul Vaught of East Point; sister, Lucille Moon of Fayetteville; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Jones Funeral Home
January 18, 2000
Mrs. Nellie Ruth Bailey
Mrs. Nellie Ruth Bailey, 72, of Bevis Road, Franklin, Ga., died January 16, 2000 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Bailey was born October 29, 1927 in Troup County, Ga., to Milton Andrew Weaver and Nellie Ruth Harpe Weaver. She worked as a sewing machine operator and had retired from Playtex. She was of the Baptist faith.
A funeral will be at Hillcrest Chapel Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Arrington officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are her children, Doug Bearden of Carrollton, Ga., Rick Bearden of Newnan, Mike Bearden of Valdosta, Ga., Nita Fisher of Kissemee, Fla.; sisters, Julia Wilson of Arnco and Virginia Lewis of College Park, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Joe
Bonner
Mr. Joe Bonner, 82, of Hogansville, died Sunday, January 16, 2000 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Mr. Bonner was born August 30, 1917 in Randolph County, Alabama, son of the late Alfred and Ada Hendley Bonner. He was an Army veteran of World War II and lived at Hogansville most of his life. He was retired from Uniroyal Inc. and was a member and deacon of Corinth Baptist Church.
A funeral was 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Milton Hall and the Rev. Jesse Sims officiated and burial was in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Pallbearers were Steve Spradlin, Ronnie Smith, Sidney Spradlin Jr., Lee Ferell, Dobie Boyd and Truitt Bonner.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Opal C. Bonner of Hogansville; step-daughters and step-sons-in-law, Betty and M. P. Smith Jr., Janet and Jimmy Barber, Janice and Tyrone Montgomery, all of Hogansville; step-sons and step-daughters-in-law, J. C. and Evelyn Spradlin of Carrollton, Howell and Nadine Spradlin, Sidney and Nancy Spradlin, all of Hogansville; sisters, Margie Combs of Moreland and Belle Newell of LaGrange; brother, Fred Bonner of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 16 step-grandchildren; 29 step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Edward "Bo Bo" Burrough
Mr. Edward "Bo Bo" Burrough, 64, of 59 Ball Street, Newnan, died January 14, 2000 at his residence.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Ernest Willie
Cole
Mr. Ernest Willie Cole, 87, of Newnan, died Saturday, January 15, 2000 at Newnan Hospital following an extended illness.
Mr. Cole, a native of Coffee County, Ga., was born April 30, 1912, son of the late Lemuel Beneger and Arminta Meeks Cole. He was owner/operator of Middle Georgia Bag Company, a 32nd degree Mason, Emeritus member of Scottish Rite Shrine and a member of the Nicholls Baptist Church.
A funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the chapel of Sims Funeral Home in Douglas with the Rev. Jerry Campbell officiating. Burial will be at the Meeks Cemetery near Nicholls.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Withrow Cole of Newnan; daughters, Carolyn Sue Cunningham of Atlanta and Teena Fulmer of Newnan; son, David Cole of Atlanta; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; sister, Marie Rivers of Augusta, Ga.
Sims Funeral Home Inc., Douglas, Ga.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper Minix
Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper Minix, 71, of Newnan, died Sunday, January 16, 2000.
Mrs. Minix was born January 23, 1928 in Coweta County, Ga. to George N. Cooper and Clyde Ward. She was retired from the former Kesslers Department Store and was a homemaker. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.
A funeral will be Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. David Ramey officiating. Mrs. Minix will lie in state 3 p.m. until the funeral hour at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Cooper, Donny Smith, Harold Smith, Bob Yeager, Wesley Thompson, Bo Beavers and Carlton Cooper.
Surviving are son, Steve and Sarah Minix of Newnan; daughter, Tim and Debbie Stitcher of Newnan; brothers, Jack and Sarah Ann Cooper of Newnan, Frank and Mary Cooper of Elbar, Ala.; sisters-in-law, Martha Smith of Newnan and Sylvia Thomas of Newnan; four grandchildren and one grand-daughter-in-law.
Contributions in Mrs. Minix's memory may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church building fund, 1203 Palmetto-Tyrone Road, Sharpsburg, Ga. 30277.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Barbara M. Watson
Mrs. Barbara Morrow Watson, 40, of Franklin, Ga., died Sunday, January 16, 2000 at Hospice LaGrange.
Mrs. Watson was born April 16, 1959 in Fulton County and lived at Dallas before making her home at Franklin a year and a half ago. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Heard County and was a former store manager for Kangaroo Stores.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville, Ga. The Rev. Mike Watson and the Rev. Clifford Anderson will officiate and burial will be in the Grantville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Tilley, Drew Collins, Daniel Collins, Joseph Michael Watson, Jeffery Scott Watson and J. R. Morrow.
Surviving are her husband, Eddie L. Watson of Franklin; daughters, Jennifer Watson and Jessica Watson, both of Franklin; mother, Betty Morrow of Dallas; brothers, James Morrow, Henry Morrow, and Troy Young, all of Dallas, and Davis Morrow of Douglasville; sisters, Cathy Morrow and Betty Young of Dallas, Janie Collins of Cartersville, Pam Young of Austell and Patricia Tilley of Waco.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Donald L. Williamson
Mr. Donald L. Williamson, 60, of Newnan died Sunday, January 16, 2000 at his residence.
Mr. Williamson was born December 30, 1939 in Coweta County, Ga. He was retired from James River. A veteran, he served in the United States Air Force.
He ws preceded in death by his father, Jessie Lee Williamson and mother Lizzie Mae Roberts.
A funeral was held Monday, January 17 at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Henry officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra Williamson of Newnan; daughters, Jeff and Patti Hines, Melvin and Renee Hunter, Bill and Carol Murphey; brother, Jimmy and Jeanette Cook; sister, Donna and John Hansman; grandchildren, Adam Crawford, Katie Crawford, Andrew Hines, Heather Hines, Melanie Hunter, Samantha Murphey; step-mother, Christine Williamson.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
January 19, 2000
Mr. Arnold Handley Barber
Mr. Arnold Handley Barber, 76, of Franklin, Ga., died Sunday, January 16, 2000 at Hospice LaGrange after several years of poor health.
Mr. Barber was born in Heard County August 8, 1918, to the late Florence and Oscar Barber. He was a retired, self-employed contractor who also spent many years in the timber business. He served his country in Germany during World War II. He lived most of his life in Heard County where he was an active member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Lila Davis Barber and by several siblings.
A funeral will be held at graveside Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Winfred Spruill officiating.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and Tommy Jones of Franklin, Sheila and Bobby Turner of LaGrange, Ga., and Jan and Steve Adams, also of LaGrange; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Hospice LaGrange or the Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes, Heard and Troup County Units.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mrs. Elsie Smith East
Mrs. Elsie Smith East, 67, of Newnan, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000 at Hospice LaGrange.
Mrs. East was born March 9, 1932 in Grantville and was a lifelong resident of Coweta County. She was a member of East Newnan Baptist Church and was retired from Playtex Corporation after 38 years of service. She was preceded in death by her father, J. Edgar Smith, and an infant brother and an infant sister.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Frank Powers and the Rev. Ron Howard will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Pallbearers will be Terry Ellis, Mike Westbrook, Randy Westbrook, Sam Hill, Harold Barber and Larry Beckom. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Georgian Quartet.
Surviving are her husband, Alfred East of Newnan; daughter, Mrs. Dale Westbrook of Sargent; five step-daughters, Mrs. Linda Richards of Anniston, Ala., Mrs. Lavinia McNease of Fitzgerald, Mrs. Joyce Walker of Jackson Gap, Ala., Ms. Ann East of Norcross, and Ms. Sandy East of Newnan; step-son, Larry East of Colorado; mother, Mrs. Edna A. Smith of Newnan; brother, Bert Smith, also of Newnan; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. East may be made to the building fund of East Newnan Baptist Church.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Jo Kimble
Mrs. Mary Jo Kimble, 71, of Welcome Road, Newnan, died Monday, January 17, 2000 at Franklin Healthcare.
Mrs. Kimble was born May 28, 1928 in Coweta County. She was a homemaker.
A funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan with the Rev. Fred White officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents William Roy Dingler Sr. and Elberta Mae Hudson Dingler, as well as siblings, Tim, Kenneth, Marvin and Wayne Dingler, Juanita Dingler and Eva Dingler Smith.
Surviving are her former husband Bartow Kimble of Newnan; daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Joyce) Jackson of Franklin and Joan Kimble of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; son, Mr. and Mrs. Barry (Elizabeth) Kimble of Franklin, Ga.; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. "Chunk" (Louise) Dingler of Newnan and Mr. and Mrs. William Roy (Margaret) Dingler of Newnan; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Charlotte Christine Martin
Mrs. Charlotte Christine Martin, 82, of Riverside Drive, Franklin, Ga., died at Franklin Health Care Center.
Mrs. Martin was a Coweta County native, daughter of the late Dan Drake and the late Eula McClendon Drake, and had lived in Franklin the last eight years. She was a member of the White Oak Grove Baptist Church and was the wife of the late James Newton Martin. She was a retired L.P.N. and worked at Newnan Hospital.
A funeral was Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin with Dr. Charlie Drake officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Surviving are daughters, Anita Hayes of Mableton, Ga. and Ann Gowens of Franklin; sisters, Nora Beckham of Gainesville, Ga., Inez Spencer of McDonough, Ga. Alene Haynes of Sandersville, Ga. and Eleanor Melson of Norcross, Ga.; brothers, Dores Drake of Newnan, L. T. Drake of Sharpsburg, Ga. and Alvin Drake of Albany, Ga.; four grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mr. James S. Sims
Mr. James S. Sims, 83, of Dixon Street, Newnan, died Monday, January 17, 2000 at Franklin Healthcare.
Mr. Sims was born December 11, 1916 in Georgia. He worked in sales and was retired from Swift and Co. He was also a veteran.
A funeral was held at graveside Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Surviving are his wife, Martha Sims of Newnan; daughter, Sheila Cain of Columbus, Ga.; sisters, Elizabeth Hearn of Roswell, Ga. and Dorothy Horstkemp of Falls Church, Va.; brother, Elvin Sims of Dallas, Texas and Horce Sims of Acworth, Ga.; grandsons, Joshua E. Cain and Scott Ashworth Cain, both of Columbus.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, 85, of Hammett Way, Sharpsburg, Ga., died January 19, 2000 at her residence.
Mrs. Jones was born February 12, 1914 in East Liverpool, Ohio to John Pasco and Ethel Harrison Pasco. She was a potter by occupation and was of the Baptist faith.
A funeral will be held at graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan Saturday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Milton Winslett officiating.
Surviving are her husband, Luster Jones of Sharpsburg; children, Kay Jones and Sharon Potts, both of Sharpsburg, and J. L. Jones of Salisbury, North Carolina.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Tony Ubel
Mr. Tony Ubel, 27, of Grantville, died Monday, January 17, 2000 in Grantville.
Mr. Ubel was born December 27, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and lived in Florida before making his home in Grantville ten years ago. He was employed as a commercial roofer.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 at the Lighthouse Tabernacle of Jesus Christ in Hogansville, Ga. The Rev. Robert Longshore will officiate, and burial will be in the Grantville Cemetery.
Surviving are his mother and step-father, Jennie and Henry Weeks of Lacoochee, Florida; his father, Johnny Ubel of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; sister, Tina Absher of Lacoochee; grandmother, Tina Bryant of Kentucky; and his adopted family in Grantville, Buddy, Mary, Beth, Melissa, Shane, Chris and Star Wilder, Geneva Kern; Darlene Cole and Cathy Southern.
The late Bud Kern preceded him in death.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
