Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. Ernest Baxter Cary
Mr. Ernest Baxter Cary, 88, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Cary was born April 14, 1911. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Banjamin Cary of Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Cary graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in electrical engineering. His career was spent with General Motors as superintendent of engineering in the Chevrolet division. He was past-president of the Lion's Club of Dunwoody, Ga. He was a member and elder of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church in Dunwoody and Rock Springs Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Ga.
He had lived in Newnan, Ga. for the past two years and had joined the First Baptist Church of Newnan.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Estes Cary; step-daughter, Genet Heery Barron (and her husband Lindsey); daughter-in-law Marguerite Moss Heery of Athens; brother, General Victor Cary (and wife Alice) of Houston, Texas; four step-grandchildren and ten step-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Norman Cary and Mrs. Aubrey Cary along with several nieces and nephews.
Dr. Eugene Tyre and Dr. Moss Robertson will officiate at a funeral Thursday, March 23 at 3 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. prior to the funeral hour.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Robert O. Durnwald
Mr. Robert O. Durnwald, 67, of Whitesburg, Ga., died Monday, March 20, 2000 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga.
Mr. Durnwald retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972, as a senior master sergeant, after 21 years of service. He served in both Korea and Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star. He was proud of the "wings" he had earned, and he enjoyed his flight status. He was also a manager for more than 17 years for Motorola, Inc. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, and loved to travel, especially on cruises.
His parents, Alfred A. and Cecilia K. Durnwald, and a brother, William Durnwald, precede hime in death.
The family received friends Wednesday evening, March 22 at Jones Funeral Home in Newnan, and a prayer service was held at 7 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23 at St. George Catholic Church in Newnan, with the Rev. Leo Herbert officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road, Newnan. The U.S. Airforce Honor Guard will render full military honors.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Delores Durnwald of Whitesburg; daughter, Linda A. Edmonds of Newnan; three sons, Randall M. Durnwald of Sugar Hill, Michael J. Durnwald of Alpharetta and Jeffery P. Durnwald of Cumming; two brothers, Richard Durnwald of Fremont, Ohio, James Durnwald of Clyde, Ohio; sister, Rita Myers of Beloit, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Willie C. Hill
Mrs. Willie C. Hill, 54, of Second Avenue, Newnan, died Friday, March 17, 2000 at Fayette Community Hospital in Fayetteville, Ga.
Mrs. Hill was born in Coweta County. She joined the Dent Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age and was a faithful member until her death. She married Lewis Hill, and they had seven children, two of whom preceded her in death.
A funeral was 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at Dent Chapel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. W. A. Williams, pastor, and the Rev. Grady Vaughn officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. W. Russell Sr. and the Rev. J. W. Russell Jr. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends served as pallbearers.
Surviving are her husband, Mr. Lewis Hill; five sons, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Hill (Berdennia), Felicio Hill, Kenyon L. Hill, Dorian Hill and Corian Hill; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Boozer (Ann), and Mr. and Mrs. Jan Callaway (Helen)); brothers, Sammy L. Wood and Hugh C. Ball; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Martha J. Hill, Daisy M. Smith, Elvenia Arnold; brothers-in-law, Milton Hill, Edward Hill; 11 grandchildren, aunts, uncles and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Ted Godfrey
Mr. Ted Godfrey, 61, of Newnan and formerly of Smyrna, Ga., died Tuesday, March 21, 2000.
Mr. Godfrey was a native of Cobb County, Ga. and a member of Welcome Grove Baptist Church in Smyrna.
A funeral will be Thursday, March 23 at 5 p.m. in Castellaw's Jonquil Chapel with the Rev. Paul Wehunt and Junior Waddell officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 2-5 p.m.
Surviving are his wife, Jewell Godfrey of Newnan; daughters, Wanda Wallace of Powder Springs, Ga. and Rhonda Sanford of Dayton, Ohio; sister, Glenda Isbill, Austell, Ga.; brother, Pete Godfrey, Powder Springs; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Castellaw Funeral Home, 866 Church Street, S.E., Smyrna, Ga. 770-435-9038.
Mr. James Howard Mitchell
Mr. James Howard Mitchell died Sunday, March 19, 2000.
Mr. Mitchell was the second child of 13 and was born September 8, 1946 to the late Gennie Robert Mitchell and Juanita J. Mitchell. At an early age he joined the Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church. He attended and graduated from Central High School in Newnan in the class of 1964, and later served in the U.S. Army. He was formerly married to Sandra J. Mitchell and Sandra Reese. He rendered great services to the community and his family. He worked for the Dundee Mills, Mitchell Brothers Contractors and later started his own business, Universal Grading company, which he operated until his health failed.
A funeral will be Friday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R.W.S. Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Clifford Davis officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joe Geter, the Rev. Hulon Kemp, and the Rev. R. W. Sutton. Burial will be in the Wadley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Corinth, Ga. Pallbearers will be classmates of the Central High School Class of 1964.
Surviving are a loving and devoted companion, Ms. Shirlene Bunten; mother, Mrs. Juanita Mitchell; daughters, Ms. Antonia Lynn Mitchell, Ms. Anissa R. Mitchell and Ms. Heidi J. Mitchell; three sons, Mr. Gene Howard Mitchell, Mr. Christopher Mitchell, Mr. Eric Mayner; seven grandchildren; seven brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin G. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Mitchell, Mr. Jefferson Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mitchell, Mr. Robert Mitchell and Mrs. Ross Mitchell; sisters, Ms. Shirley Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin (Donna) Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Mary) Herring, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Brenda) Reid and Ms. Lucy Mitchell; a special uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Howard (Jamie) Mitchell of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; other special family members, Mr. and Mrs. Sean Downs, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cochran, Mr. Troy Dobson and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Flowers and family and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Frank Martin Adams
Mr. Frank Martin Adams, 60, of 24 Bunny Trail, Carrollton, Ga., died Thursday, March 23, 2000 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton.
Mr. Adams was born January 18, 1940 in Carroll County, Ga. to the late Charles A. Adams and Mammie Phillips Adams. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after attaining the rank of Senior Chief. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by three brothers, Charles R. Adams, Ray Adams and Kenneth Adams.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 25 at 11 a.m. at Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel in Carrollton with the Rev. Clifford DeLee and the Rev. Donal Spradlin officiating. Music will be rendered by Donald Spradlin and Shelia Milam. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Eastern time at Community Baptist Church Cemetery in LaFayette, Alabama, with full military honors.
Friends may pay their respects after noon Friday, March 24 and the family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday.
Surviving are sons, Chad Martin and Mindy Spradlin Adams of Woodland, Ala. and Timothy Allen and Amy Marie Adams of Carrollton; sister, Marion Henderson of Newnan; brothers, Garon Adams of Walkerton, Indiana, Jerry Adams of Cookville, Tennessee, Paul Adams of Carrollton and James Adams of Bowdon; grandson, Noah Allen Adams of Carrollton; a number of nieces and nephews.
Martin and Hightower West Center Street Chapel, Carrollton, Ga.
Ms. Marie Britt
Ms. Marie Britt, 64, of Stanford, Connecticut and formerly of Spring Street in Newnan, died March 19, 2000 at Stanford Medical Center.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Liberty Hill A.M.E. Church with the Rev. Frosh, pastor, and the Rev. Jarus Dorsey officiating. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 82 Spring Street, Newnan, at 12:30 p.m.
Visitation is tonight, Friday, March 24 from 6-8 p.m.
Sister Marie Britt was born February 6, 1936 in Fayette County, Ga. to Wilson and the late Louise Britt. She joined the Liberty Hill A.M.E. Church at an early age where she attended faithfully until her move to Rye, New York with the Ferris family. She was a devoted and loving employee to the Ferris' for many years.
Surviving are a special friend, Mr. John Bynum (Stanford, Conn.); father, Wilson Britt of Newnan; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Britt of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Britt of Stanford, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Britt of Newnan; sisters, Ms. Juanita Britt of Newnan, Ms. Verna Amey of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelious (Almon Jean) Strickland of Senoia, Ms. Barbara Hayes of Jonesboro; two godchildren, Gina Ferris of California and Caroline Ferris of Atlanta; and a devoted employer, Mrs. Dakin Ferris, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Joan Carlisle Castleberry
Mrs. Joan Carlisle Castleberry, 45, of White Oak Drive, Newnan, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at Hospice LaGrange.
Mrs. Castleberry was a homemaker and was born May 5, 1954 in LaGrange, Ga.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Saturday, March 25 from 6-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon Funeral Home 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26 with the Rev. Bob Block officiating. Pallbearers will be Jimbo Boone, Chris Carlisle; stepsons Daniel Castleberry, Michael Castleberry and Patrick Castleberry; and Justin Japour and Ray McKnight.
Surviving are her husband, Joe Castleberry of Newnan; and daughter, Angela Carlisle of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Robert Mayner Sr.
Mr. Robert Mayner Sr., 76, died March 21, 2000 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mr. Mayner was born October 10, 1923 in Meriwether County. He was a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Gay, Ga.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. E. A. Stephens officiating, assisted by the Rev. Amos Alexander, the Rev. Steve Parks and Deacon Olin Watson. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Gates, Peter Gates, Willie Henry Keith, Gene Harris, Chris Redding and Dexter Gates.
Two brothers preceded him in death.
Surviving are seven children, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Lee Mayner, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayner Jr., Ms. Pearlie Foster, Mr. Bobby Mayner, Ms. Shirley Dixon, all of Senoia, Mr. Cody Mayner of Luthersville and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mayner of Tacoma, Washington; two sisters, Mother Mae Bell Bowles and Ms. Mary Alice Boozer, both of Luthersville; three sisters-law; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a special niece, Mr. Edith Smith; a host of other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Joan Carlisle Castleberry
Mrs. Joan Carlisle Castleberry, 45, of White Oak Drive, Newnan, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at Hospice LaGrange.
Mrs. Castleberry was a homemaker and was born May 5, 1954 in LaGrange, Ga.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Saturday, March 25 from 6-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon Funeral Home 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26 with the Rev. Bob Block officiating. Pallbearers will be Jimbo Boone, Chris Carlisle; stepsons Daniel Castleberry, Michael Castleberry and Patrick Castleberry; and Justin Japour and Ray McKnight.
Surviving are her husband, Joe Castleberry of Newnan; and daughter, Angela Carlisle of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Pete Garza
Mr. Pete Garza, 45, of Franklin, Ga. died Thursday, March 23, 2000 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Mr. Garza was born December 23, 1954 in Kingsville, Texas. He was employed as a truck driver.
A Rosary Service was being held at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Friday at 7 p.m. during a family visitation time from 5-9 p.m. Father Leo Herbert was officiating.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Faifurrias, Texas.
Surviving are his wife, Alicia Garza of Franklin, Ga.; father, Alberto Garza; daughters, Corrina Garza Bishop, JoAnne Garza and Velma Marie Garza, all of Franklin, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law, Pete (Sonya) Garza Jr. of Hogansville; granddaughter, Elyssa Monné Garza; three sisters, two half-sisters and six brothers.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Louise Miller Cole
Mrs. Louise Miller Cole, 92, of Newnan, died Friday, March 24, 2000.
Mrs. Cole was born Jan. 25, 1908, in Newnan. She was the second daughter of Corille Hardaway and Tom Jones Fisher. A graduate of Newnan High School, she attended Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and Central Baptist Church.
A funeral will be held today, March 26, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church. Dr. Joel Richardson will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home from noon to 1:30 p.m. today. The family asks that flowers be omitted; instead, interested parties should make a donation to the charity of their choice.
Surviving are her daughter, Louise Cole Parham of LaGrange; grandchildren, Mildred C. Hoopes, Benjamen Hill Parham III, Lucy Miller Parham, and Virginia Cole Parham; brother George Burch Fisher and his wife Lila of Pensacola, Fla.; sister-in-law Mrs. Jett M. Fisher, and several nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home,
Mr. Donald J. "Pop" Ruehle
Mr. Donald J. Ruehle, 80, of Newnan, died Friday, March 24, 2000, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital after a long illness.
Mr. Ruehle was a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II, and later served in the Michigan National Guard. An avid sports fan, he attended Michigan State University, and was a member of the Legion of Leaders of Chevrolet Motor Division.
A graveside service will be held Monday, March 27, 2000, at 4 p.m. at Crawfordville Baptist Church in Crawfordville, Ga. The Rev. James C. Elder will officiate. The family will receive visitors today, March 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home.
Surviving are his children, Dr. David L. Ruehle of Thomson, and Mrs. Judith Ann Ruehle-Worth of Newnan; sister, Marcelle Evans of Allegan, Mich.; and grandchildren, Michelle Worth Riede, Michael Worth, Martin Worth, Stewart Ruehle, and Megan Ruehle.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crawfordville Baptist Church Fund, Crawfordville, GA., 30631, Attn: Cemetery.
Jones Funeral Home.
Mr. Quentin Montreal "Peanut" Domineck
Mr. Quentin "Peanut" Domineck, 21, of Atlanta, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000.
Mr. Domineck was born July 21, 1978, in Fulton County to Mrs. Marilyn Domineck Waldon and Mr. Romalus West. He attended Arkwright Elementary, Sylvan Middle, and D. M. Therrell High School.
A funeral will be held today, March 26, 2000, at 3 p.m. at Sellers-Smith Memorial Chapel. The cortege will assemble at 1323 Graymont Drive in Atlanta at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Powell Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery, and cousins and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are his daughter, Quenisha Lipsey; his parents; stepfather, Willard Waldon; stepmother, Marjorie West; grandmothers, Joenell Domineck and Emma Virginia West; sisters, Stephanie Simmons, Jessica Simmons, and Ayasha West; brother, Romalus West III; aunts and uncles, Donna L. Domineck, Priscilla and Harold Pollard, Jr., Tina and Dennis Magsby, Jr., Marvin Domineck Jr., Kim Domineck, Charles West, Beatrice Cox, Hope L. Both, Veronica West, and Marvin West, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Lamar Arnold
Mr. Lamar Arnold, 36, of Chattanooga, Tenn., formerly of Newnan, died Friday, March 24, 2000, at Erlanger Hospital.
The family may be contacted at the home of his brother, James W. Arnold, 7 Sunset Lane, Newnan.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Troy Rudolph White
Mr. Troy Rudolph White, 71, of Franklin, died Friday, March 24, 2000, at Hospice LaGrange.
Mr. White was born June 25, 1928, in Heflin Ala. to the late Matthew and Ola Wade White. He lived in Hogansville most of his life, and moved to Franklin in 1984. A retired worker for Uniroyal, Inc., he was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and the Hogansville Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. He was preceded in death by a son, Doyle White.
A funeral will be held today, March 26, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Hogansville. The Revs. Wesley Boatman, R. C. Prescott, and Ed White will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be J.C. Daniel, Donald Neese, Elmer Williams, Curtis Arrington, Donnie Williamson, and Joe Almand.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy M. White of Franklin; children, Peggy (Greg) Brand of Hogansville, and Donnie (Cindy) White of Hogansville; daughter-in-law Robin White of LaGrange; step-daughter Darlene (Johnny) Seymour of Hogansville; sisters, Ann Couch and Macie Borders, both of Anniston, Ala.; brother, Jerry White of Heflin; grandchildren, Mandy and Pam White of Newnan, Kim Johnson and Megan White of LaGrange, David Drake of Senoia, and Stephanie Peek and Jody Peek of Hogansville; and three great-grandchildren, Will Johnson and Jessica and Drew Drake.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Lamar Arnold
Mr. Lamar Arnold, 36, of Chattanooga, Tenn. died March 24, 2000 in Tennessee.
Mr. Arnold was born February 17, 1964 in Newnan, Coweta County, Ga. to the late Mr. Seaborn Arnold and Mrs. Neomia Hickson. Arnold was the youngest of 16 children. He joined Ebenezer Baptist Church at an early age. He was a faithful member on the Usher Board and in the choir. He attended and graduated from Newnan High School, where he was on the football team.
He later married Gwendolyn Hall. he held numerous jobs with restaurants and construction companies around the Newnan; Jackson, Ga.; and Chattanooga, Tennessee areas. While living in Newnan, He attended South Newnan Church of Christ, and after moving to Chattanooga he attended Alton Park Church of Christ. He diligently taught his children the doctrine of christianity.
A funeral will be Tuesday, March 28 at 1 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with Brother James W. Arnold officiating, assisted by Brother Bobby William, Brother George Teddler, Brother Havest Johnson, Brother Henderson and the Rev. Rufus Smith Sr. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery on Sharpsburg-McCollum Road. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the 1983 Newnan High School football team. Active pallbearers are Kim Darden, Mark Arnold, Curtis Arnold Jr., Horace Dixon, Herald Dixon and James Dixon.
Surviving are his wife, Gwendolyn Hall; children, Nina, Darrick, Garbariel, Emily; twelve sisters and brothers, Mr. L. M. Arnold of Greenville, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Arnold, Mr. L. C. Arnold, Mr. Curtis Arnold of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Arnold, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Arnold, all of Newnan; sisters, Ms. Louise Darden, Ms. Dollie M. Gates, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. (Katie) Bolton, Ms. Lillor M. Cook of Palmetto, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Joyce) Morrow, Ms. Mildred Beadles of Newnan, GA.; uncles, Mr. Ozie Arnold and Mr. T. Z. Crowder, both of Chattanooga; aunt, Ms. Bertha Bryant of Washington, D. C.; two great-aunts and three great-great-aunts; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Bob Belcher
Mr. Bob Belcher, 77, of Carrollton, Ga., died Saturday, March 25, 2000 at Tanner Memorial Medical Center in Carrollton.
Mr. Belcher was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Ophelia Belcher of Fayetteville, Ga.
He is survived by 10 nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Ruby Davis
Mrs. Ruby Davis, of Peachtree Street, Newnan, mother of Mrs. Rubye Kate Freeman, died Sunday, March 26, 2000 at Emory Medical Center in Atlanta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Ella Hawk
Mrs. Mary Ella Hawk, 92, of Newnan, Ga. died Sunday, March 26, 2000 at her residence.
Mrs. Hawk was born August 31, 1907 in Heard County, Ga. She was a homemaker.
A funeral will be Tuesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home. Officiating will be ministers Tony Sullivan and Ron Bodager. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Adron Davis, Stanley Davis, Tommy Hawk and Bobby Williams.
Surviving are daughters, Audrey Davis of Fairburn, Sandra Williams of Newnan and Janice Hawk of Newnan; son, Jerrell Hawk of Martinez, Ga.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Elec R. R. Parker
Mr. Elec R. R. Parker, 63, of Senoia, Ga. died Saturday, March 25, 2000.
Mr. Parker was born November 8, 1936.
A funeral will be Tuesday, March 28 at Carl J. Mowell and Son Chapel in Fayetteville, Ga. at 11 a.m. The Rev. C. L. Ensley Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Camp Memorial Park Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Lois Parker of Senoia; daughters, Angela Joye Parker of Atlanta and Crystal Michelle Parker of Fairburn; granddaughter, Summer Nicole Flanagin; grandson, James Parker Bolton; mother, Lorena Parker of Riverdale; brothers and sisters, Jeanette Partain of Forest Park, J. D. Parker of Senoia, R. L. Parker of Senoia, Syble Ford of Snellville and Pam Garrett of Fayetteville; nieces and nephews.
Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home Inc., Fayetteville, Ga.
Capt. Allen C. Sickel
Captain Allen C. Sickel, 58, of Newnan, Ga. died Saturday, March 25, 2000.
He was the son of the late Allen A. Sickel. Capt. Sickel retired from Delta Airlines after 26 years of service, he also flew with pride the F-4 fighter plane in the United States Air Force, and was a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family will recieve friends from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 at the McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan, Ga.
Capt. Sickel is survived by his wife Claire Sickel of Newnan; daughters, Kathryn, Jeanne and Meredith; step-children, Kim Barr and Brian Preto; two grandchildren Michael and Audrey; his mother, Billie Adcock and a brother James Sickel. He leaves behind many supporters and friends from the Atlanta Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
The family suggests that those who wish may make memorial donations to help in the research for this dreaded disease that is destroying so many lives, to the Alzheimers Association., 1925 Century Blvd., Atlanta, Ga. 30329 or call 404-728-1181.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Velma Hayes
Mrs. Velma Hayes, 72, of Union City, Ga. died March 26, 2000.
Mrs. Hayes was born April 4, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Hayes. She was a member of Kenwood Baptist Church.
A funeral will be at Kenwood Baptist Church March 30 at 11 a.m. with burial in Camp Memorial Park. Officiating minister will be the Rev. Darrell Hayes Sr.
Surviving are her sons, the Rev. Darrell (Linda) Hayes Sr. of Newnan, Larry (Gloria) Hayes of Sharpsburg, Paul Hayes of Williamson; daughter, Greg and Sheryl Shuler of Peachtree City; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Brown of Augusta, Ga., Joe Brown of Detroit Michigan, Alcey Brown Jr. of Waco, Ga., and Bobby Brown of Jacksonville, Alabama; sisters, Grace Burrell of Riverdale, Dorothy Stewart of Conyers, Ga.; nieces and nephews.
Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, Ga.
Mr. James W. Moore
Mr. James W. Moore, 58, of Sharpsburg, Ga. died March 27, 2000.
Mr. Moore was born April 22, 1941.
A funeral will be 10 a.m. March 30 at the chapel of Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home in Peachtree City. Officiating will be the Rev. Jim Dorriety. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens.
Surviving are his wife, Anne Moore of Sharpsburg; children, Leslie Ellison of Douglasville, Angela Moore of Atlanta and Shannon Bonner of Newnan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin (Vera) Moore of Ethridge, Tennessee; four sisters, three brothers, nieces and nephews.
Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, Ga.
Mrs. Beatrice Jesse Buser
Mrs. Beatrice Jesse Buser, 87, of Newnan, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Buser was born July 30, 1912 in New York, NY. She was retired and was a homemaker.
A funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan. Father Leo P. Herbert will officiate and burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.
Surviving are son, William Charles Buser of Fredricksburg, Virginia; daughters, Elizabeth Huff of Lakeridge, Virginia and Dorothy Pope of Newnan, Ga.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. George Catholic Church, Roscoe Road in Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Ruby Vaughn Phillips-Davis
Mrs. Ruby Vaughn Phillips-Davis died March 26, 2000 at Emory Medical Center.
A funeral was Wednesday, March 29 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Herman H. Dyer officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dana Graham, the Rev. R. W. Sutton and Evangelist Susie Hudson. Burial was in Sunset Cemetery. The Deacon Board and family members served as pallbearers.
Mrs. Phillips-Davis was the fourth child of 13 born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell (Edith "Eddie") Vaughn (West) on March 17, 1912. She was married to Hugh Phillips and they had a daughter, Ms. Ruby Kate Phillips. Later she married Mr. Pearcy Davis.
Mrs. Davis, who was better known as "Big Mama" and "Cousin Ruby" to family and friends, devoted her life to Christ. She served as a faithful servant at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church as a member of the Radiant Rainbow Auxiliary.
Surviving are her sister, Mrs. Eddie B. Camp of Newnan; brother, Mr. and Mrs. Otis (Omin) Vaughn of Wheaton, Maryland; daughter, Mrs. Rubye Kate Freeman, Newnan; two grandsons, Michael Freeman of San Diego, California and Sanford Freeman of College Park, Ga.; granddaughter, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent (Wendy Freeman) Smith of Newnan; four great-grandchildren, Tony Poindexter of Albany, Ga., Andrea Freeman of Newnan, Dreanna Freeman and Alexandria Daniella Freeman of Newnan; goddaughter and family, Mrs. Barbara, Kenneth and Kevin Kendrick of College Park, Ga.; very special family and friends, Deacon and Mrs. Willie (Janice) Walton and Mr. Howard Bohannon and family; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Thomas C. "Tom" Hammond
Mr. Thomas C. "Tom" Hammond, 41, of Newnan, Ga. died Monday, March 27, 2000 at his residence.
Mr. Hammond was born June 7, 1958 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was the owner of Hammond Insulation.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Friday, March 31 from 7-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at the Old Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Newnan at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. The Rev. Rhodes Skinner will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Ella Mae Hammond of Newnan; mother, Phylis Kline of Carrollton; daughters, Kalie Hammond of Newnan and Tara Hammond of Newnan; son, Shea Hammond of Newnan; sisters, Linda Franklin of North Carolina and Sabrina Scalise of Texas.
Memorial contributions may by made to Children's Trust Fund, Bank of Coweta.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Dolly Mae Hutson
Mrs. Dolly Mae Hutson, 80, of Floyd Road, Newnan, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Hutson was born November 27, 1919 in Carroll County, Ga., to the late Cliff and Hattie Mae Drake Smith. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents a sister, Marth Jean Rainey, preceded her in death.
A funeral will be 3 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Fleming and the Rev. Roy Lee Coggin officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road, Newnan.
Pallbearers will be Sammy Acree, Doug Conner, Scott Conner, Byron Floyd, David Floyd and Jason Hayes.
Surviving are sons, Norris Floyd and Millard Floyd of Newnan; daughter, Carolyn Parrott of Newnan; step-son, W.H. Hutson of Newnan; sisters, Dorothy Langley of Franklin, Ga. and Katherine Phillips of Newnan; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Thomas C. "Tom" Hammond
Mr. Thomas C. "Tom" Hammond, 41, of Newnan, Ga. died Monday, March 27, 2000 at his residence.
Mr. Hammond was born June 7, 1958 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was the owner of Hammond Insulation.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Friday, March 31 from 7-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at the Old Sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Newnan at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. The Rev. Rhodes Skinner will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Ella Mae Hammond of Newnan; mother, Phyllis Cline of Carrollton; daughters, Kalie Hammond of Newnan and Tara Hammond of Newnan; son, Shea Hammond of Newnan; sisters, Linda Franklin of North Carolina and Sabrina Scalise of Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may by made to Children's Trust Fund, Bank of Coweta, P.O. Box 1218, Newnan, Ga. 30264.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Raiford Glover Wiles
Mr. Raiford Glover Wiles, 81, of Lawrenceville, Ga., died March 29, 2000.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 31 at Bill Head Funeral Home Duluth Chapel with Dr. Bob Bowling and Dr. David Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan with Dr. James Harper officiating.
Mr. Wiles, a native of Newnan, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Pacific Theatre, and retired with 30 years of civil service. He served as Third Army sports director at Fort McPherson.
He helped organize and was a charter member of Atlanta Baseball Umpires Association, Atlanta Basketball Referees Association and the Hospital Auxiliary of Gwinnett Medical Center where he served more than 2,500 hours. He was a member of Berkmar United Methodist Church and Top of Georgia Airstream Club.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Nelle Walker Wiles, his brother, Fred Wiles and his wife of more than 52 years, Margaret McIntosh Wiles.
He is survivied by daughter and son-in-law, Margie Ann and Jeffrey S. Jones of Duluth, Ga.; granddaughter Jennifer Lauren Jones of Palmetto, Ga.; grandson, Michael Raiford Jones of Duluth, Ga.; sisters and brothers/ sisters-in-law; Margaret and Wayne Burnette of Doraville, Ga., Virginia and Roy Knox of Newnan, Evelyn Wiles of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Pauline McIntosh Wright of Douglasville, Ga., and Edna McIntosh Burdette of Riverdale, Ga.; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gwinnett Medical Center Auxiliary, P.O. Box 348, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30046.
Bill Head Funeral Home, Duluth, Ga.
