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Miss Martha Hosanna Traylor
Miss Martha Hosanna Traylor, 80, of Franklin, Ga. died April 11, 2000 at Franklin Health Care Center after several months of declining health.

Miss Traylor was born in Heard County, Ga. on December 6, 1919 to the late Mige Traylor and Minnie Sheets Traylor. She was an active member of the High Point Church of God. She was a retired Creel Warper for Callaway Mills in LaGrange. She was devoted to the care of her siblings, nieces and nephews.

A funeral was held Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 3 p.m. at the High Point Church of God with the Reverends Loyce Walker and Dwayne Shadix officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Music was provided by the High Point Church Choir. Pallbearers were Mike Arrington, Don Nelms, Shane Meacham, Gerald Meacham, Jack Brazeal Jr., Jackie Arrington, Jason Traylor, Timothy Cosper and Rickey Gove.

Surviving are sister, Rosie Mae Traylor of Franklin, Ga.; brothers, Lamar Traylor of Newnan and Charlie Traylor of Franklin, Ga.; a number of beloved nieces and nephews.

Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.

Mr. Raymond Arrington

Mr. Raymond Arrington, 79 of the Frolona area of Franklin, Georgia, died Thursday, April 20, 2000 at the West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.

Mr. Arrington was born in Randolph County, Alabama, on August 26, 1920, to the late Jack Arrington, and Onie South Arrington. He was retired from both the Callaway Mills in LaGrange, and the Heard County Department of Transportation. He was a former member of the Liberty East Baptist Church, and a current member of the High Point Church of God. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a World War II veteran.

Funeral services for Mr. Arrington will be conducted Saturday, April 22 at 3 p.m. at the High Point Church of God, with the Reverends Loyce Walker and Sonny Weldon officiating. The body will lie in state from 2 p.m. until the service time. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Ethel Hicks Arrington of Franklin, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law Alma Jo and Melvin Harper of LaGrange, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law Mike and Robin Arrington of Franklin, Ga.; sister, Mrs. Pauline Arrington of Franklin, Ga.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous loving and caring nieces and nephews.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.

Mr. Eddie Paul Booker

Mr. Eddie Paul Booker of Derring Circle, Newnan, died April 20, 2000 at Newnan Hospital.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.

Mrs. Rosa L. Burrough

Mrs. Rosa L. Burrough of Ball Street, Newnan, died April 20, 2000 at Newnan Hospital.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.

Mrs. Amanda Dixon

Mrs. Amanda Dixon, 39 Ray Street, Newnan, died April 21, 2000 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.

Sgt. Johnny Roy McCullough Sr.

Sgt. Johnny Roy McCullough Sr., 45, of Franklin, Ga. died suddenly at his home Monday, April 17, 2000.

A funeral was Wednesday, April 19 at 4 p.m. at Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Melton Hall officiating. Sheriff Ross Henry made a proclamation, permanently retiring Sgt. McCullough's Badge Number 012. Cpl. Greg Holcomb read a poem written by Dep. Deborah Grizzard. Musical selections were sung by Tina Holloway, Burl Holloway and David Bryan.

Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Cash, Mike Olinger, Keith Rollins, Alan Summerlin, Michael Red, Dale Stolar, Joe Adams and Larry Denney.
Police honor rites were held at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery beginning with an Honor Walk made up of honorary pallbearers consisting of law enforcement and fire officers from around the state of Georgia. They lined the path the family took to the graveside.

Lt. Roy Howe played a moving selection on the bagpipes as the family processed. After the ministers' remarks and prayer, the Troup County Sheriff's Department honor guard stepped into place for the flag ceremony, as Chris Partain played Taps on the trumpet. As the flag was being folded, the honor guard did a 21-gun salute. The flag was then passed to Col. Joey Branch, and then to Sheriff Henry who presented it to Mrs. Judy McCullough, widow of Sgt. McCullough.

Charlotte Parker played Amazing Grace on the bagpapes, and 911 dispatcher Darlene Shomake signed Sgt. Johnny McCullough off for the final time.

Sgt. McCullough was born in Prosperity, South Carolina July 18, 1954, to Mrs. Velma Malone McCullough Robbinson and the late Mr. Ralph McCullough. He had served both Heard County and Troup County through the EMS. He was a Heard County fireman for a number of years, then became an undercover policeman. Perhaps his greatest contribution was to the children of Heard County. He challenged them to be drug free as the D.A.R.E. teacher for four years. He was an active member of both the town of Franklin and Mount Pleasant Church.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Walston McCullough of Franklin, Ga.; three sons, John McCullough of Pensacola, Florida, Joe Jones of Franklin and Chris Jones of Green Forest, Arkansas; daughter, Lea Smith of New Milford, New Jersey; mother and step-father, Velma and Gene Robbinson of Alton, Missouri; sisters, Susan Brandenburg and Beth Johnson, both of Franklin, Ga., and Theresa Foster of Calcord, Oklahoma; brothers, Keith McCullough, Steve McCullough and David McCullough, all of Franklin, Bobby McCullough of Savannah, Ga., and Andy McCullough of Pittsburg, Kansas; eight grandchildren.

Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.

Mrs. Lila Mae Smith

Mrs. Lila Mae Smith, 83, of Smyrna, Ga., died Thursday, April 20, 2000 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta.

A funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Dr. Jimmy Brown and Mr. Marvin Cloer will officiate and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.

Mrs. Smith was born April 22, 1916 in Hogansville, daughter of the late John North Smith and the late Polly Burnham Smith. She lived in LaGrange for a number of years before making her home in Smyrna nine years ago, and was a member of Teaver Road Baptist Church in LaGrange. She was the wife of the late James Dooley Smith.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Barbara McMaree and Mrs. Peggy McAfee, both of Smyrna; son, David Smith of LaGrange; sister, Mrs. Addie Cheatham of Hogansville; sister-in-law, Mrs. Lois Smith of LaGrange; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren.

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.

Mrs. Rosa L. "Zell" Burrough
Mrs. Rosa L. "Zell" Burrough, 62, of Newnan, died Thursday, April 20, 2000, at Newnan Hospital.

Mrs. Burrough was born June 7, 1936, to the late Tob and Pearl Evans. She was the youngest of five children, accepted Christ at an early age, and was active in her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Bo Bo" Burrough, her parents, and her siblings, Ethel Lee Rosser, Charlie Evans, Esther Mae Herring, and James Albert Evans.

A funeral will be held today, April 23, 2000 at 4 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church. The Rev. Felton James and the Rev. Ethel Gary will officiate, and burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.

Surviving are her son, Gregory Evans and his wife Wendy; grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Karen Evans, Travis Evans, and Greshona Evans, all of Portland, Ore., and Gerald Evans of Newnan; 12 nieces, 13 nephews, 14 grandnephews and six grandnieces; great aunt Mary Houston of Newnan; uncle Charlie Frank Partridge of Newnan, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Andrews Mortuary.

Miss Selena Ruth Glenn
Miss Selena Ruth Glenn, 23, of Atlanta, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at South Fulton Medical Center.

Miss Glenn, who was known as "Lena" or "Ruthie," was born August 26, 1976 in Atlanta to James Edward and Evelyn Ruth Arnold Glenn. She was the youngest of four children, and graduated from Walter F. George High School in 1994. She was a member of the Welcome Travelers Church of God in Atlanta.

A funeral will be held Monday, April 24, 2000, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Sellers-Smith Funeral Home. The Archbishop Patricia Williams will officiate, and burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Atlanta. Serving as pallbearers will be friends and cousins.

Surviving are her children, Stephon Glenn and Shantavious Alexia Glen; brother, James Rodney Glenn; sisters LaJuan Michelle Glenn and Helen LaShawn Glenn; nephews Derrion and Terrion Porter; niece, Cierra Glenn; devoted cousin Monica Denise Arnold; grandmothers Clara Glenn and Martha J. Smith; great-grandmother Annie Lizzie Smith; devoted friend and father of her children Mario Shealey; best friend Pleshetta Willis; aunt Vivian Vaughn, Virgie Glenn, Marie Glenn, Wilhemenia and Charlie Lawrence, Ernestine Ritchie, Brenda and Sheldon Martin, Wilma and Roscoe Simmons, Debbie and Floyd Mack, Marilyn Paige, Mary Glenn, Louise Glenn, and Valencia Dodson; uncles, Robert Arnold, M.C. and Debbie Arnold, Jr., Willie Clarence Glenn, Harvey Glenn, Larry Glenn, and Rickey Glenn.

Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.

Mr. J.D. Morgan
Mr. J.D. "Duck" Morgan, 85, of Hogansville, died Saturday, April 22, 2000, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.

Mr. Morgan was born Sept. 30, 1914, in Randolph County, Ala., to the late William D. and Anna Noles Morgan. He lived in Hogansville most of his life, and was retired as a driver for Motor Convoy. He was a Baptist by faith.

A grave-side service will be held today, April 23, 2000, at 3 p.m. at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. Dr. Jasper N. Keith, Jr., will officiate.

Surviving are his wife, Olive Polly Morgan of Hogansville; daughter Betty Keith and her husband Jap, Jr., of Avondale Estates; son Billy Morgan of Hogansville and his wife Ann; sisters, Ann Pombrio and Nell Robertson, both of Harrisonville, Katherine Burgess of Columbus, and Jackie Ward of LaGrange; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.

Mrs. Lucille Callahan

Mrs. Lucille Callahan, 87, of Sharpsburg, died Sunday April 23, 2000, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.

Mrs. Callahan was born August 18, 1912 in Taylor County, the daughter of the late Charlie E. Harvey and Mazie Garrett Harvey. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Harvey Callahan.

A teacher in the Taylor County School System for 16 years, Callahan was also postmaster for 23 years at the Rupert Post Office where she retired January 1981. She moved to Sharpsburg in March 1990 and was a lifelong member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Butler.

The funeral service will be today, Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Charning at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fred Gordon is officiating and interment will follow at Mount Nebo Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be James Harvey, Donald Harvey, Ted Dill, Mike Buckner, Dan Callahan and Roy Callahan.

Survivors include a sister, Annette Dill of Sharpsburg; brother, Lynwood Harvey of Albany; nieces and nephews.

Jones Funeral Home.

Mrs. Amanda Askew Dixon
Mrs. Amanda Askew Dixon, 81, of Newnan, died Friday, April 21, 2000, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Dixon was born August 1, 1919 in Harris County and was a member of the St. John Baptist Church, Shenandoah. A funeral service will be held today, Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Newnan. Rev. James Alexander is officiating.

Surviving are a sister, Annie M. Johnson; aunt, Frances Lett; five sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law.

Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home

Charles Mace Morris
Charles Mace Morris, 81, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2000, in the Lake City Veterans Hospital.

Mr. Morris was a native of Marietta and lived in Newnan for 12 years, moving there from Clearwater, Fla., where he resided for 46 years. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy with action in the South Pacific. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marietta.

Funeral services were held Monday in Lake City, Fla. with Chaplain Larry D. Kendrick officiating. Interment followed in Sylvan Abbey Memorial Gardens, Clearwater, Fla.

Survivors include Morris' wife, Frances R. Morris of Newnan; sons, Newt Morris of Newnan, Charles Morris of Gainesville, Fla., Robert Morris, of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; daughters, Patricia Penababe of Tampa, Fla., Meagan Morris of Newnan, Angelyn Montgomery of Greenville, Patricia Wheeler, of Clayton; brothe, Paul Morris of Longview, Texas; sisters, Ruth Holliday, Clyde Williams, both of Marietta; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren surviving.

Sherrill-Guerry Funeral Home, Lake City, Fla.

Mr. Eddie Paul Booker
Mr. Eddie Paul Booker, 52, of Newnan, died Thursday, April 20, 2000, at Newnan Hospital.

Mr. Booker was born Nov. 28, 1947, to the late Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Booker. He attended Coweta County schools and served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his bother, Willie H. Booker.

A funeral was held Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Summer Hill Baptist Church in Moreland. The Rev. Johnny Coleman officiated, and burial was in Eastview Cemetery.

Surviving are his children, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Paul Bryant and Trudy Plant of Atlanta; brothers, Harvey J. Booker, Tim Booker, and Charles Dollar; sister, Mary Plant, aunts, Mrs. Lethan Bryant and Earlene Barner; six grandchildren; dear friends Milton Bailey and Mrs. Dollie Walker, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Andrews Mortuary.

Mr. Raymond Arrington
Mr. Raymond Arrington, 79, of the Frolona area of Franklin, died Thursday, April 20, 2000, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.

Mr. Arrington was born Aug. 26, 1920, in Randolph County Ala. to the late Jack and Onie South Arrington. He was retired from Callaway Mills and the Heard County Department of Transportation. He was a member of the High Point Church of God, and was formerly a member of Liberty East Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

A funeral was held Saturday, April 22, 2000, at High Point Church of God. The Rev. Loyce Walker and the Rev. Sonny Weldon officiated, and burial was in the church cemetery. Gerald Meacham, Jackie Arrington, Phillip Spradlin, Tony Traylor, Sammy Noles, and Jerome Arrington served as pallbearers, and music was provided by the High Point Church Choir, Velma Carter, and Mary Weldon.

Surviving are his wife, Ethel Hicks Arrington; daughter Alma Jo Harper and her husband Melvin of LaGrange; son Mike Arrington and his wife Robin of Franklin; sister Pauline Arrington of Franklin; three grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a number of loving and caring nieces and nephews.

Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin.

Mr. Jerrell D. Parker
Mr. Jerrell D. Parker, 69, of Decatur, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the Beverly Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Parker was born Oct. 31, 1930, in Troup County to the late Bernie and Maybell Segrest Parker. He was a Baptist, and a retired heavy equipment operator. He served in the United Sates Army during the Korean Conflict.

No service is planned.

Surviving are his daughter Annette Coleman of Franklin; sons, Michael Parker of Snead Fla., and Buck Parker of LaGrange; sisters, Faye Maddox of Silver Creek, Sandy Payne of Plainville, Peggy Stephens of Adairsville, Connie Everett of Dothan, Ala., and Mary Muensterman of Silver Creek; brothers, Pete Parker of Texas and Norman Parker of Arkansas; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin.

Lt. Cmdr. Inez Phillips
Lt. Cmdr. Inez Phillips, 73, of East Point, died Monday, April 24, 2000, at South Fulton Medical Center.

Ms. Phillips was born Feb. 20, 1927, in Coweta County. She was a retired Lt. Cmdr. in the U.S. Navy, and a registered nurse. She graduated from the Georgia Baptist School of Nursing, and served in the far east.

A funeral will be held today, April 26, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Helms will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. today.

Surviving are her nephews, Richard Phillips of Atlanta; nieces Dura Kissel, Hilda Mcwhorter, and Debra Spavoni, all of Newnan; and sisters-in-law Helen Phillips of Newnan, and Joyce Phillips of Sargent.

Mrs. Lucile McCoy Daniel
Mrs. Lucile McCoy Daniel, 79, of the Lone Oak Community in Meriwether County, died April 26, 2000, at Georgia Baptist Meriwether Hospital in Warm Springs.

Mrs. Daniel was born Nov. 8, 1920, in Meriwether County to the late John Jackson McCoy and Elizabeth Cook McCoy. She lived in Meriwether County all her life, and was a member of Union Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward H. Daniel.

A funeral will be held Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church in the St. Marks Community. The Rev. Bill Deakins will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive visitors this evening, April 27, from 6 to 9 at McKibben Funeral Home in Hogansville.

Surviving are her grandsons and a granddaughter-in-law, Brian Ferrell and Eddie and Ellen Ferrell of Lone Oak and Justin Ferrell of Manchester; great-granddaughter Christine Ferrell of Lone Oak; sisters, Doris Garner of Riverdale, Christine Smith of Moreland, Nellie Rowe of Luthersville, and Eleanor Garner and Gwendolyn Gradolph, both of Fayetteville; brothers, Wilbur McCoy of Greenville, Nelson McCoy of Luthersville.

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.

Mr. Frederick Jackson
Mr. Fred Jackson, 71, of Newnan, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at LaGrange Hospice.

Mr. Jackson was born Dec. 29, 1928, in Washington, D.C. to Fred and Beulah Jackson. He attended the District of Columbia schools and received his degree in architecture and engineering from Howard University. Mr. Jackson was listed in Who's Who for Engineering and was a professor at both Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia.

In 1975, he and a partner started Jackson and Tull Chartered Engineers, which become one of the largest minority-owed engineering firms in the United States. He moved to Newnan after retiring in 1990, and founded The Jackson Group Charter Engineers.

Mr. Jackson was a member of St. George Catholic Church and a visitor at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He was a member of Les Bon Hommes and Omega Psi Phi and founded the West Georgia 100 Black Men. He served on the board of directors of the Alliance for Children's Enrichment, and many other boards, and received many accolades and recognitions, including several from the mayor of Washington D.C. and the governor of Georgia.

A funeral will be held Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. at St. George Catholic Church. Father Leo P. Herbert will officiate. The family will receive visitors this evening, April 27, from 6 to 8 at McKoon Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 7 p.m.

Serving as pallbearers will be Lamar and Steven Parks, James Jones, Stanley Seldon, Charles Parks, Lee Gilstrap, Bill Headley, Don Youngblood, Dennis McIntyre and Robert Wilkerson. Members of the Orchettes and the Continental Societies will be flower girls, and honorary pallbearers will be Les Bon Hommes, Omega Psi Phi, and West Georgia 100 Black Men.

Surviving are his wife, Melvinor Jackson; children Pamela (John) Clark of Marietta, Noel Jackson of Atlanta, Monroe Williamson III of St. Louis, Mo., Hillary Kent (Joy) Jackson of Maryland, and Valencia Ballard of Baltimore, Md.; grandchildren Changa Muska of California, and Jahara Phillips, Elon Jackson, Nei Jackson, and Jordan Clark, all of Georgia; brothers and sisters, Lauretta Willis of Washington, D.C., Lawrence (Regina) Jackson of Washington, D.C., Donald (Nan) Jackson, Norma Williams, Rae Spiller, Warren (Caroline) Jackson, Vyvyanne Lee, and Kenneth (Patrica) Jackson, all of Maryland; aunts and uncles, Hilda Alexis of New Orleans, La., Major and Maggie Park of Georgia, Alice Ross, Annetta Bell, and Dortha Green, all of Maryland, Mattie Holmes of Macon, and Rosa Washington of D.C.; daughter-in-law, Janice Woody of California; mother-in-law, Beatrice P. Elliott of Newnan; nieces; nephews; and friends, including James Jones, Bob Lore, and Odell Williams of Newnan, and Dorthy Brown of Luthersville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to LaGrange Hospice.

McKoon Funeral Home.

Mr. Marvin Mitchell
Mr. Marvin Mitchell of Sunset Lane, Newnan died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Crawford Long Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

He was the husband of Juanita Mitchell. The family may be contacted at the home of his daughter, 175 Beverly Court, Newnan.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.

Mrs. Billie Faye Quick
Mrs. Billie Faye Quick, 67, of Senoia, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Quick was born Oct. 22, 1932, in LaGrange. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Grantville, and had lived in Senoia for the past 33 years.

A graveside service will be held today, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange. The Rev. Jimmie L. Willis will officiate.

Surviving are her husband, Paul L. Quick; step-daughters, Charlotte McIntyre of Gainesville, and Lucy Neal and Donna Parrish, both of Senoia; step-sons Emory and Tommy Quick of Senoia, and Billy Quick of Peachtree City; mother, Gladys Watson of Grantville; sisters, Margaret Potts of Grantville and Cheryl Beckom of Newnan; brother, Sonny Watson of Hogansville; grandson, Richy Potts of Grantville; 17 step-grandchildren, and 14 step-great grandchildren.

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.

Mrs. Alice S. Reese
Mrs. Alice S. Reese, of Pinson Street, Newnan, died Wednesday April 26, 2000, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.

She was the mother of Willistene Graddie.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.

Mrs. Mary Roberts Windom
Mrs. Mary Roberts Windom, 82, of Grantville, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.

Mrs. Windom was born March 8, 1918, in Jacksonville, Ala. to the late Edward Lewis Roberts and Molly Odom Roberts. She had lived in Grantville for the past 69 years, was a member of First United Methodist Church in Grantville, and was retired from WestPoint Pepperell Manufacturing in Grantville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Windom.

A funeral will be held today, April 27, 2000, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Darris Baker and the Rev. Paul Stitcher will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Plant, Edward Lee Williams, Tony Ligon, Boyd Pettite, Charles Smith, and Steve Norsworthy.

Surviving are her son, Jimmy Windom of Newnan and his wife, Jean; sister, Catherine Plant of Grantville; grandchildren and grandchildren-in-law, Allen and Rena Windom of Newnan, Kay and Charles Smith of Newnan, Jerrie and Steve Norsworthy of Sharpsburg; and great grandchildren, Jodie Addison, Charlsie Smith, Will Smith, Josh Windom, Justin Norsworthy, Trevor Norsworthy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Grantville.

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.

Mrs. Virginia Young

Mrs. Virginia B. Young, 70, of Newnan, died April 25,

2000.

Mrs. Young was born July 27, 1929 in York, Ala., daughter of the

late William Earl and Ruby Jane Bishop. She worked for C&S Bank,

Nations Bank and Bank of America for a total of 36 years.

She was the widow of John H. Young.

A funeral will be held today, April 27 at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with Brother Edgar Waters officiating. Burial will be at Holly Hill

Memorial Park with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Surviving are his son, William B. and Ellen Young of Conyers;

daughter, Karen and Steve Stanley of Sharpsburg; brothers, Bill Bishop, and Larry Bishop; sisters, Lisa Garrison, June Jenkins, and Annette Newman; grandchildren, Larry Lott, Chris Stanley, Kevin Stanley, John Young, and Mary Young; great-grandchildren, Hunter Lott, Taylor Lott; and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

McKoon Funeral Home.

Mrs. Elizabeth Maude Barnes
Mrs. Elizebath Maude Barnes, 87, of Newnan, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000.

Mrs. Barnes was born Dec. 17, 1912, in Charleston, S.C. She was a homemaker, and was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Barnes.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Surviving are her children, Nancy Barnes Teller of Newnan, Kathleen Barnes Grant of Portland, Ore., and Robert F. Denny of East Hampton, N.Y.; brother, Col. Emmerson C. Cook of Charleston, S.C.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

McKoon Funeral Home.

Mrs. Phyllis S. Lowery
Mrs. Phyllis S. Lowery, 54, of LaGrange, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mrs. Lowery was born Dec. 10, 1945, in Troup County, and had lived in LaGrange since 1976.

A grave-side service will be held today, April 28, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. Dr. Jimmy Brown will officiate.

Surviving are her husband, Richard C. Lowery; one son, Matthew Lowery of Atlanta; mother, Ruth Shepherd of Hogansville; and one sister, Priscilla Moore of Hogansville.

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.

Mr. Dennis Williams
Mr. Dennis Williams of Arnco, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at Hospice LaGrange.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.

Mrs. Betty Jean Daniel
Mrs. Betty Jean Daniel of Newnan, died Thursday, April 27, 2000 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.

Mr. John S. Ball
Mr. John S. Ball, 84, of Senoia, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at Franklin Healthcare.

Mr. Ball was born April 8, 1916 in West Virginia. He was a retired manufacturing manager, and attended Newnan First Baptist Church.

A funeral will be held today, April 29, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Dr. O. Eugene Tyre will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Lillian Ball of Newnan, a nephew and a great niece.

Miss Mary Ella Spear
A grave-side service for Miss Mary Ella Spear will be held today, April 29, 2000, at 3 p.m. at Kings Street Cemetery in Carrollton. The family will assemble at Andrews Funeral Home at 116 Ashby St., N.W., Atlanta, at 1 p.m. today.

Miss Spear was the 11th child born to Walter and Mary Heflin Spear.

Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Mary Heflin Spear of Atlanta; and ten brothers and sisters, Willie Walter Spear, Winifred Lee Spear, James Emory Spear, John Wesley Spear, Mary Alice Spear (Brownrigg) of Seaside, Calif., Napoleon Spear of Baltimore, Md., Rebecca Spear (Stephens), Elizabeth Spear, Norine Glory Bell Spear (Ali) of Hyattsville Md., and Genette Spear-Hicks; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mrs. Alice Reese
Mrs. Alice Reese, 90, of Newnan died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Reese was born Aug. 6, 1909 in Coweta County to the late Lillie and Willis Street. She joined Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church at the age of 15, and was the widow of Mr. Henry Reese.

A funeral will be held today, April 29, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Sellers-Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. Willie Smith will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Billy B. Avery. The men of Newnan Chapel UMC will serve as casket bearers, and flower ladies will be Annie Kate Hines, Annie Clowers, Hattie Thurman, and Arlena Thompson. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.

Surviving are her children, Willisteen Reese Graddic and Clinton Reese; grandchildren, Janice Black, Charlotte Hand, Lamar Brister, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Miller; and five great grandchildren.

Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.

Mr. Dewey Turner
Mr. Dewey Turner, 70, of Haralson, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at his home.

Mr. Turner was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Gay to Ethel Lee Turner and the late Vivian Farron "Hawkeye" Turner. He was a Baptist, and was a retired lawnmower repair man.

A funeral will be held today, April 29, 2000, at 4 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Methodist Church. Brother Billy Ball and Brother Ken Hamilton will officiate, and burial will be in the Haralson Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Jody and Timmy Lee, Sonny Pollard, Rusty Karr, Harold Wilson, and Bobby Jackson.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Turner; his mother, Ethel Lee Turner of Haralson; children, Elaine Stamps of Moreland, Jean Eady of Haralson, Vickie Kelly of Albany, Andy Turner of Newnan, Darlene Couch of Sharpsburg, and Tommy Turner of Newnan; sisters Joyce Wilson of Locust Grove and Shirley Karr of Morrow; brother B. L. Turner of Haralson; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

McKoon Funeral Home.

Mr. Dennis Levert Williams
Mr. Dennis Levert Williams, 80, of Arnco, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Williams was born July 8, 1919, in Harris County. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lizzie Williams McCrary, his sister, Louise M. Walker, and his brother Clarence Williams, Sr.

A funeral will be held today, April 29, 2000, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home. The Rev. Melvin Brittian Jr. will officiate, assisted by Evangelist Gloristene Arnold and the Rev. J.W. Russell. Grandsons and friends will serve as pallbearers, and burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Lucille Ball Williams; children Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Williams; Mr. Frank Williams, Mr. Walter Williams, Ms. Mandy Person, and Ms. Mary Person, all of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. Williams of Delfield, Miss.; loving step-son, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Smith Jr.; loving step-daughter, Mary and Luther Bridges; sisters, Josie Sheats, Faye and Christopher Terry of Atlanta, and Jeanette and Joseph Dunson of Decatur; 43 grandchildren, and a host of great and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.

Mr. Marvin Gene Mitchell
Mr. Marvin Gene Mitchell, Sr., 55, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Crawford Long Hospital.

Mr. Mitchell was born Dec. 28, 1944, to Juanita Mitchell and the late Gene Robert Mitchell. The oldest of 13 children, he was known as "Tappin" to all his family and friends, and had a great love of life and people. He joined New Hope Baptist Church at an early age, and later attended services at Macedonia Baptist Church in Brooke. He graduated in 1963 from Central High School. Mr. Mitchell helped start Mitchell Brother's Construction, and worked for many years with Ernest Mitchell's Swimming Pool Sales and Services. He was preceded in death by his father, and his brother James Mitchell.

A funeral will be held Sunday, April 30, 2000, at 2:30 p.m. at Sellers-Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. Willie Smith will officiated, assisted the the Rev. Paul Fowler, the Rev. W.R. Sutton, Evangelist Martha Owens, the Rev. Clifford Davis, the Rev. Joe Geter, and Evangelist Katherine Chunn. The Central High School class of 1963 will serve as casket bearers and flower ladies.

Surviving are his wife, Juanita Turner Mitchell; children, Marvin G. Mitchell, Adrienna and Rodney McGruder, Alton G. Mitchell, and Martina and Willie Joe Smith; 12 grandchildren; daughter-in-law Barbara Mitchell; mother, Juanita J. Mitchell; brothers, Ernest and Verleda Mitchell, Sampson and Dorothea Mitchell, Jefferson Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mitchell, Robert Mitchell, and Ross Mitchell; sisters, Shirley Mitchell, Donna and Marvin Ball, Mary and Stanley Herring, Brenda and Jerry Reid, and Lucy Mitchell; special uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Harvard Mitchell of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Arthur Johnson of Heard County; special cousins, Mary Martin of Pennsylvania and Kenny Cox of Atlanta; in-laws Rev. and Mrs. Paul (Catherine) Fowler, Kenneth and Mary Harden, Christine Orr Turner, Lola Orr, Curtis Turner, Roy and Evangelist Martha Owens, Marie Kendricks, Linda Bell, and Jeffery Turner; special nieces Kathleen Dodds and Rev. and Mrs. Ray (Kim) Robertson; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Dewey Turner
?Mr. Dewey Turner, 70, of Haralson, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at his home.

?Mr. Turner was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Gay to Ethel Lee Turner and the late Vivian Farron "Hawkeye" Turner. He was a Baptist, and was a retired lawnmower repair man.

?A funeral was held Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Mt. Gilead Methodist Church. Brother Billy Ball and Brother Ken Hamilton officiated, and burial was in the Haralson Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Jody and Timmy Lee, Sonny Pollard, Rusty Karr, Harold Wilson, and Bobby Jackson.

?Surviving are his wife, Betty Turner; his mother, Ethel Lee Turner of Haralson; children, Elaine Stamps of Moreland, Jean Eady of Haralson, Vickie Kelly of Albany, Andy Turner of Newnan, Darlene Couch of Sharpsburg, and Tommy Turner of Newnan; sisters Joyce Wilson of Locust Grove and Shirley Karr of Morrow; brother B. L. Turner of Haralson; 13 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

?Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel.

Mrs. Mamie Shuffer
?Mrs. Mamie Shuffer of Grantville died Friday, April 28, 2000, at her home.

?Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

?Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.

Mrs. Betty Jean Grier Daniel
?Mrs. Betty Jean Grier Daniel, 64, of Newnan, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.

?Mrs. Daniel was born Nov. 16, 1935 in Coweta County. She was a member of The Sword of the Lord Ministries, where she sat on the Usher Board, and was a former member of St. John Baptist Church. She retired from Playtex after 31 years. She was preceded in death by her son Willie Murphy Daniel, her husband, King Willie Daniel, sister Susie Banks, brother Bobby Grier, and her father, Ernest "Bud" Grier.

?A funeral will be held Monday, May 1, 2000, at 1 p.m. at the Sword of the Lord Ministries. Pastor Randy Hall will officiate, and will be assisted by other ministers. The church deacons will serve as pallbearers, and burial will be in St. John Cemetery.

?Surviving are her children, Gregory and Winfrey Grier, Marcellous Daniel, and Maurice Daniel; grandson Carlos Gardner; step-sons Alvin Daniel and Victor Daniel; five step-grandchildren; mother Autress Grier; brothers, Ernest Grier Jr. and Billy Grier; sister-in-law Sarah Grier, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

?Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.

Mrs. Elsie Burdette
?Mrs. Elsie Burdette, 89, of Newnan, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Georgia Baptist Medical Center.

?Mrs. Burdette was born July 13, 1910 in Barnesville. She was retired from the Arnall Mill, and was preceded in death by her son, Arthur Edward Burdette, Jr., and her husband, Arthur Edward Burdette, Sr.

?A funeral will be held Monday, May 1, 2000, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Minister Tony Sullivan will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive visitors this evening, April 30, from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Serving as pallbearers will be Ed Camp, Ellis Camp, Frank Gilley, Wilson Knot, George Edward McCarty, Steven Shadrix, and Leroy Taylor.

?She is survived by her sister, Thelma Hall of Lannett, Ala.

Mr. Charles Olive
?Mr. Charles Olive, 55, of Newnan, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.

?Mr. Olive was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Jefferson County Ala. He was retired from CSX Railroad.

?A funeral will be held Monday, May 1, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Dr. Alton McEachern will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Contributions in Mr. Olive's memory can be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 6997, Marietta, GA, 30065-6997. The family will receive visitors today, April 30, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

?Surviving are his wife, Danna Joyce Olive; daughters, Joy Anderson of Birmingham, Ala., Chana Devereaux of Sharpsburg, Lana Fisher of Kennesaw, and Ronda Shirley of Tyrone; and grandchildren Justin Anderson and Danielle Devereaux.

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