Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Barbara Ann Baldwin
Mrs. Barbara Ann Baldwin, 63, of Sharpsburg, Ga., died Thursday, June 29, 2000 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Mrs. Baldwin was born January 25, 1937 in Scottdale, Ga. She was a homemaker.
The family will receive friends Sunday, July 2 from 8-4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan.
A funeral will be at McKoon's Sunday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Clay officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Baldwin, William Baldwin, Robert Cornwell, Dan Crutchfield, Calude D. Haralson, Calude W. Haralson, Steven T. Haralson.
Surviving are sons, Richard Baldwin and William Baldwin, both of Newnan; daughters, Susan Crutchfield of Newnan and Leslie D. Haralson of Sharpsburg, Ga.; brothers, Robert English of Heflin, Ala.; Ellech Kendall of Dallas, Ga. and Zachery Kendall of Scottdale, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Michael Thomas Cook
Mr. Michael Thomas Cook, 40, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Newnan, died at Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma June 29, 2000.
Mr. Cook was a 1977 graduate of Newnan High School, where he was a member of the Newnan High School Marching Band, in which he played the bass drum and lettered all four years. While in high school, Mr. Cook was president of the Library Club and was recognized by Who's Who in American High Schools in 1975 and 1976. Following high school, Mr. Cook attended West Georgia College and Clayton State College. He was employed in the construction industry as a scaffolding specialist, and was a member of the Newnan Optimist Club for many years.
Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his father, Sam C. Cook Jr., who died in 1987.
Surviving are his mother, Shirley H. Cook and brothers Sam C. Cook III and Robert E. Cook, all of Newnan, Ga.
The family will receive friends Sunday, July 2 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home on Millard Farmer Industrial Boulevard in Newnan.
A funeral will be at Jones Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3, with the Rev. John Freeland officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Newnan.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Amos J. Holcombe
Mr. Amos J. Holcombe, 70, of Senoia, died Friday, June 30, 2000.
Mr. Holcombe was born Jan. 19, 1930, and was a member of Tri-Counties Baptist Church.
A funeral will be held today, July 2, 2000, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Mowell Funeral Home in Peachtree City. The Rev. Ron Whitlock will officiate, and burial will be in the Senoia City Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel Holcombe; sons and daughters-in-law Jack and Gloria Holcombe of Duluth, Wayne and Vicky Holcombe of Riverdale, and Mike and Glynis Holcombe of Senoia; grandchildren Kristin, Toni, Danielle, Chad, Bridget, Kelly, Ashley, and Justin; and great-grandchildren Cole, Layne, and Grace.
Carl J. Mowell and Son Funeral Home, Robinson Road, Peachtree City.
Mr. Michael Thomas Cook
Mr. Michael Thomas Cook, 40, of Oklahoma City, and formerly of Newnan, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Okla.
Mr. Cook was a 1977 graduate of Newnan High School, where he played the bass drum in the band and lettered all four years. While in high school, he was president of the Library Club and was recognized by Who's Who in American High Schools in 1975 and 1976. Mr. Cook was a scaffolding specialist, and was a member of the Newnan Optimist Club for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam C. Cook Jr.
A funeral will be held Monday, July 3, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. John Freeland will officiate, and burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Newnan. The family will receive visitors today, July 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Surviving are his mother, Shirley C. Cook, and brothers, Sam C. Cook III and Robert E. Cook, all of Newnan.
Jones Funeral Home.
Mrs. Marie Buttrick
Mrs. Marie Buttrick of Newnan died Friday, June 30, 2000, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Tammy M. Carroll
Mrs. Tammy M. Carroll, 33, of Sharpsburg, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Carroll was born Oct. 2, 1966, in Fulton County to Robert G. and Margaret Myers Mason. She was a homemaker, and was a member of Southside Baptist Church in College Park.
A funeral will be held Monday, July 3, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. The Rev. Lonnie Cambell will officiate, with the Rev. S. R. Jones assisting. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Surviving are her parents, her husband Mickey L. Carroll of Sharpsburg; twin daughters, Meghan and Malory Carroll; grandmother, Hattie Ferguson of Stockbridge, and brother, Robert A. Mason of Newnan.
Martin and Hightower, Hillcrest Chapel.
Mrs. Tennie Almon Williams
Mrs. Tennie Almon Williams, 85, of Hogansville, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Mr. Williams was born Dec. 26, 1914, in Heard County to the late Luke and Emma Stephens Almon. She had lived in Hogansville since 1945 and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She was retired from Uniroyal Inc. and Bailey's Florists in Hogansville. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Alice Rebecca Williams.
A funeral will be held today, July 2, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Dr. Jimmy Brown will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. Serving as pallbearer will by Tony Katter, Dill Williams, Jimmy Williams, Jeffery Williams, Doug Williams, and Andy Rhodes.
Surviving are her husband of 54 years, James H. Williams; sisters, Mrs. Nina Harry of Waresville, Mrs. Lillian Evans of Milner, and Mrs. Kathleen Dennis of Midfield, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Rosa Ruth Bunn
Mrs. Rosa Ruth Bunn, 75, of Woodstock, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at the IHS Woodstock Nursing Home.
Mrs. Bunn was born July 8, 1924, in Meriwether County.
A funeral will be held Monday, July 3, 2000, at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Gordon Road. The Revs. Randy Gilbert and Roy Lee Coggin will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive visitors this evening, July 2, 2000, between 4 and 6 at McKoon Funeral Home.
Surviving are her daughters, Susan Crawford of Acworth and Ann Moody of Hazel Hurst; sons Charles Feltman of Senoia and Eugene Feltman of Hixson, Tenn.; brother Ralph Gilbert of Newnan; sister Lilly Hunter of Sharpsburg; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Infant Lashedia Barbara Earstrene Davis
Infant Lashedia Barbara Earstrene Davis died Friday, June 30, 2000 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
A funeral was held at graveside Monday, July 3, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Summer Hill Baptist Church cemetery with the Rev. Clifford Davis officiating.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Charles Anthony McMillan
Mr. Charles Anthony McMillan, 32, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, July 2, 2000 in LaGrange.
Mr. McMillan was born September 23, 1967 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He worked as a pipe insulator.
A memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Chapel funeral home in Newnan Thursday, July 6, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Brian Calhoun will officiate.
Surviving are his father, A. E. McMillan of Newnan; mother, Bobbie Brittian of Franklin; daughter, Stephenie McMillan of LaGrange; sons, Forrest and Zachery McMillan of LaGrange; brother, Christopher Sean McMillan of Roopville.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Evelyn Patterson
Mrs. Evelyn Patterson, 73, of Newnan, died Saturday, July 1, 2000 at her residence.
Mrs. Patterson was born March 2, 1927 in Whitfield, Ga. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by sons Terry and Danny Story.
A funeral was Monday, July 3 at 3 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan with the Rev. Matt Martin officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Pallbearers were Alan Dixon, Jamie Ferrell, Doug Hammontree, Tony Hammontree, Joey Pope and James Storey.
Surviving are her husband, Dock H. Patterson of Newnan; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Vickie (Clyde) Blankenship of Newnan; son, Wayne Richard Story of Newnan; stepsons, Mike Patterson and Richard Patterson of Newnan; brothers, Ralph Hammontree of Dalton, Ga. and Richard Hammontree of Lafayette, Ga.; eight grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Judy Smith Rainey
Mrs. Judy Smith Rainey, 48, of Grantville, died Monday, July 3, 2000 at her home.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Stan Rogers and the Rev. Harold Willis will officiate and burial will be in Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery in the Lone Oak Community of Meriwether County.
Mrs. Rainey was born October 21, 1951 in LaGrange, and lived in Meriwether County most of her life. She was a member of Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church in Lone Oak and was preceded in death by her father, Arthur W. Smith.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas C. Rainey Sr. of Grantville, daughters, Mrs. Lisa Gail McWhorter and Mrs. Mariea Campbell, both of Hogansville; sons, Chris McWhorter, Michael T. Rainey and Thomas C. Rainey Jr., all of Grantville; mother, Mrs. Mary K. Smith of Lone Oak; sister, Miss Nancy J. Smith of Lone Oak; brother, Arthur W. Smith Jr. of Lone Oak; adopted brothers, Darrell, Tim and Greg Pike; three grandchildren, Kasey McWhorter, Sidney Smith and Drew Campbell.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Ida Mae Stanley Dees
Mrs. Ida Mae Stanley Dees died Sunday, July 2, 2000 at her residence.
A funeral will be Friday, July 7, at Clark Chapel United Methodist Church in Luthersville, Ga. at 3 p.m. with pastor, the Rev. J. C. Neal officiating and the Rev. James Stanley as eulogist. Burial will be in the Rocky Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Luthersille. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and granddaughters as flower bearers.
Mrs. Dees was born to the late Monroe and Ella Bradley Stanley of Mexia, Alabama. She was married to the late Charles Dees Sr. As a young girl, she accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal savior and realized that she had "a charge to keep and a God to glorify." Her humbleness, warm smile and dedication to hospitality and ministry produced what many term as "a woman of excellence."
Mrs. Dees was educated in the Monroe County, Alabama School System. Her joy and excitement was centered around agriculture and domestic activities. She loved plants and flowers and could write the definition of the word "green thumb." This virtuous woman enjoyed providing dedicated service to her family and community. For numerous years she served as church clerk and Sunday School superintendent for the Pilgrim Baptist Church, Pensacola, Florida. She embraced the words "I won't complain."
Surviving are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bilbo Sr. (Ella Mae) of Fayetteville, N.C., Rev. and Mrs. Arthur T. Bussie (Dolores) of Ellenwood, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Luther D. Phillips (Linda) of Luthersville, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee (Marina) of Radcliffe, Kentucky, Mr. Dempsey Lee of Germany, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dees Jr. (Pat) of Huntsville, Alabama; siblings, Mrs. Viola Richardson of Monroeville, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Patterson (Jazzie Bell) of Chicago, Il., Mrs. Eula Bell Dale of Frisco City, Ala., Mrs. Ella Mae Lee of Mexia, Ala., Mrs. Virginia Lee of Chicago, Il., Ms. Leola Stanley of Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Betty Stanley of Frisco City, Ala., the Rev. and Mrs. James Stanley (Erma) of Mexia, Ala., and Mr. and Mrs. William Stanley (Beverly); 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Rufus Vester Dick
Mr. Rufus Vester Dick, 83, of Franklin, Ga., died July 3, 2000 at Newnan Hospital in Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Dick was born in Kentucky January 19, 1917 to the late Joshua Green Dick, and Gladys Spaw Dick. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Agnes Dick. He was an elder in the Franklin Kingdom Hall Church, and a farmer by trade. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army.
A memorial services was held for Mr. Dick Wednesday, July 5 at 7 p.m. at Franklin Kingdom Hall with Mr. Bryan Light offering the message.
Surviving are his wife, Ola Duke Dick of Franklin, Ga.; three daughters, Joyce Synoground, Marie Raspotnick and Rita Combest, all of Pine Mountain, Ga.; three sons, Willis Dick, Joshua Dick and Grant Dick, all of Franklin, Ga.; two step-daughters; Rhonda Henley of Albany, Ga., and Mary Ann Howard of Douglas, Ga.; step-son, George Day Jr. of Flowery Branch, Ga.; sister, Mathel Taylor of Cincinatti, Ohio; 31 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mr. Arthur L. Owsley
Mr. Arthur L. Owsley, 75, of Emmett Yound Road, Coweta County, died Monday, July 3, 2000 at Georgia Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Owsley was born December 4, 1924 in Meriwether County to Hardy Howard Owsley and Annie Clara Francis Brown. He was a truck driver.
A funeral was held at Hillcrest Chapel Wednesday, July 5 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Stitcher officiating. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Danny Owsley, Wayne Webb, David Callaway, Jerry Brown, Joe Thompson and Paul Fuller.
Surviving are his wife, Winnie Owsley of Newnan; children, Arthur Owsley Jr. of Panama City, Fla., Lewis L. Owsley of Panama City, Fla., Michael H. Owsley of Newnan and Debbie Presnell of Newnan; sisters, Grace Brown of Shiloh, Ruth Crews of Harris City; brother, Billy Owsley of Manchester; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Hoyt Allen Smith
Mr. Hoyt Allen Smith, 41, of Wells Street, Senoia, died Sunday, July 2, 2000 in Colquitt County - Moultrie, Ga.
Mr. Smith was born September 20, 1958 in Coweta County to Hoyt Alsie Smith and Betty J. Whitlock Smith. He worked as a welder at Brown Steel and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela E. Smith and father Hoyt A. Smith.
A funeral will be held at Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan on Thursday, July 6 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Carl Calhoun officiating.
Surviving are his daughter, Tina M. Smith of Brooks, Ga.; mother, Betty J. Smith of Senoia; sister, Debra Quick of Senoia; maternal grandmother, Mattie Mae Whitlock, Newnan.
The family was receiving friends at Hillcrest Chapel from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home, Manchester, Ga.
Mrs. Marie Farmer Buttrick
Mrs. Marie Farmer Buttrick, 83, of Newnan died June 30, 2000 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
Mrs. Buttrick was born March 15, 1917 in Carroll County. At a young age she joined The Pine Turkey Church in Carroll County, where she also attended school. She was a charter member of the Newnan Senior Citizens Center; and she was a member of Burns United Methodist Church, where she was a member of The Usher Board.
A funeral will be Friday, July 7 at 11 a.m. at Burns United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gregory Williams will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Rufus Smith, the Rev. Thomas Lewis, the Rev. Felton James and the Rev. W. J. Johnson. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest B. Buttrick, Christopher M. Lewis, Stanford D. Lewis, Nodricka S. Godbee, Tauares D. Godbee and James D. Lewis.
Surviving are daughter, Clotealous Lewis, of Newnan; sons, Ernest Buttrick Jr., Maple Heights, Ohio, Larry Buttrick, Newnan, Ga., Otis Lewis (Betty), Atlanta, Ga., Charles Lewis, Newnan, Clarence Lewis, Richmond Hgts., Ohio; one brother, Willie C. Farmer, Carrollton, Ga.; three sisters, Leila Farmer of Carrollton, Lurlie Mae Johnson of Detroit, Michigan, Aristner Grace of Cincinnati, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Perry Alan Drake
Mr. Perry Alan Drake of Costa Mesa, California, formerly of Newnan, died July 5, 2000 in Costa Mesa, California.
Mr. Drake was a graduate of Newnan High School and Parson's School of Design in New York City. He was employed as a fiber optics engineer and consultant in the communications industry. Throughout his life in Newnan, Mr. Drake was known as an aggressive learner, an artistic creator and a kind and courteous person. He was chosen as the "Most Likely To Succeed" of his high school senior class.
Mr. Drake was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mr. W. D. Pearson of Newnan and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan (Iula) Drake of Sharpsburg.
Surviving are his father, Mr. Alvin D. Drake of Valdosta; mother, Mrs. Barbara P. Drake of Newnan; brother, Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Debbie) Drake of Moreland; grandmother, Mrs. Irene Pearson of Newnan; niece, Stephanie S. Gazaway; nephew, Michael S. Drake Jr.
Visitation will be Friday, July 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Newnan.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Shannon officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Lee Norris Henderson
Mr. Lee Norris Henderson, of West Washington Street, Newnan, died July 5, 2000.
He is the son of Mrs. Sylvia Henderson.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Andrews Morturary, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Robert Lewis Hill
Mr. Robert Lewis Hill, 91, died Sunday, July 2, 2000 at DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur, Ga.
A funeral will be Friday, July 7 at 1 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R.W.S. Memorial Chapel with Pastor Gregory Carter officiating. Burial will be in the old White Oak Grove Cemetery, Haralson, Ga. Pallbearers will be grandsons, and flower bearers will be family and friends.
Mr. Hill, the oldest of 12 children, was born November 30, 1908, to the late Flora Dennis-Hill and the late Lewis Hill. In 1930 he married the late Hattie Hood-Hill. They had 15 children, nine of whom are still living. He was a family business owner and shared his many talents with family and friends.
Surviving are Mrs. Ethel Gates-Hill, Johnny L. Hill, Mrs. Florine Carter, Robert L. Hill, Curtis J. Hill, Mrs. Hattie Ellenburg, Mrs. Lillie Hill-Martin, Mrs. Patricia Wynder, Mrs. Annie R. Walker; 44 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Maude Smith, Mrs. Marie Williams; three brothers, Johnny B. Hill, Willie Frank Hill, Joe W. Hill and other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Ms. Stephanie Allese Hill
Ms. Stephanie Allese Hill, 42, of Newnan, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000 at LaGrange Hospice in LaGrange, Ga.
Born to Milton and Lucy Hill, Ms. Hill was a graduate of Newnan High School and worked in the family business as a seamstress.
She is survivied by her daughter, Krystal Freeman Kennedy of Newnan; father, Milton B. Hill of Heflin, Alabama; mother, Lucy Hill of Newnan; brothers, Gary Hill of Newnan, Ga., David Hill of Newnan, Ga., Gerald Hill of Newnan, Ga. and Milton Hill Jr. of San Francisco, California; sisters, Brenda Thrash of New Orleans, La., Roslyn McMillan of Newnan, Stephanie Thomas of Fayetteville, Ga. and Loretta Moss of Newnan; two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Jones Funeral Home Monday, July 10 at 6 p.m. with Vincent Beetles officiating.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. John C. Holding
Mr. John C. Holding, 45, died suddenly in his home in Luthersville June 25, 2000.
Mr. Holding was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 4, 1955 and spent most of his life in the midwest. He had lived in the Newnan area for the past several years.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. at Luthersville Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Evans will officiate.
The remains have been cremated.
Cox Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Minnie Lou Thompson
Mrs. Minnie Lou Thompson, 85, of Marietta, Ga., died Wednesday, July 5, 2000 at Cobb Hospital.
Mrs. Thompson was born June 14, 1915 in Alabama. She was retired from Bibb Company.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Friday, July 7, from 5-7 p.m.
A funeral will be Saturday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Collins officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Duck, Mike Henshaw, Steve Laney, Mac McCauley, Chuck Thompson and Vernon Thompson.
Surviving are sons and their wives, Jim and Jean Thompson of Marietta, Ga. and William Jo and Beverly Thompson of Newnan; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Perry Alan Drake
Mr. Perry Alan Drake of Costa Mesa, California, formerly of Newnan, died July 5, 2000 in Costa Mesa, California.
Mr. Drake was a graduate of Newnan High School and Parson's School of Design in New York City. He was employed as a fiber optics engineer and consultant in the communications industry. Throughout his life in Newnan, Mr. Drake was known as an aggressive learner, an artistic creator and a kind and courteous person. He was chosen as the "Most Likely To Succeed" of his high school senior class.
Mr. Drake was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mr. W. D. Pearson of Newnan and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan (Iula) Drake of Sharpsburg.
Surviving are his father, Mr. Alvin D. Drake of Valdosta; mother, Mrs. Barbara P. Drake of Newnan; brother, Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Debbie) Drake of Moreland; grandmother, Mrs. Irene Pearson of Newnan; niece, Stephanie S. Gazaway; nephew, Michael S. Drake Jr.
Visitation will be Friday, July 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Newnan.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Shannon officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Lamar Hawk
Mr. Lamar Hawk, 64, of Newnan, died Thursday, July 6, 2000 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Hawk was born May 15, 1936 in Franklin, Ga..
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 8 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan.
A funeral will be Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m. at McKoon's with the Rev. Danny Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Keith Bates, Craig Buchanan, Jeff Buchanan, Henry Farmer, Richie Hawk and Woodie Wood Jr.
Surviving are his wife, Lucille Hawk of Newnan; daughters, Kim M. White of Calhoun, Ga. and Robyn Willis of Newnan; sister, Patsey Gregory of Riverdale, Ga.; brothers, J. C. Hawk of Conley, Ga. and James Hawk of Heflin, Ala.; sister, Rudine Hicks of Arlington, Texas; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Lee Norris "Nemo" Henderson
Mr. Lee Norris "Nemo" Henderson of West Washington Street, Newnan, will be remembered at a funeral Sunday, July 9, 2000 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 572 Old Carrollton Road, Sargent.
The Rev. John Farmer, pastor, will officiate, along with the Rev. Willie L. Geter as eulogist. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The remains will lie in state from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour.
Visitation this weekend is at Andrews Mortuary, 704 U.S. Highway 29 North, Newnan.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 87-A West Washington at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Hines Home of Funerals, Atlanta, and Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, are in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Henry L. McCright Sr.
Mr. Henry L. McCright Sr., 87, of Snellville, Ga., died July 6, 2000.
Mr. McCright was employed with J. A. Jones Construction for more than 35 years. He was a member of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church and was formerly a member of Decatur Presbyterian Church.
A funeral will be Saturday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at Wages Snellville Chapel with the Rev. Will Dietrich and Dr. Richard H. Jones officiating.
Burial will be in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Rhodes McCright; daughters, Rudine McCright of Newnan, Ga., Martha (Mrs. Stephen A.) Morgan of Stone Mountain, Ga.; sons, H. L. McCright Jr. of Carrollton, Ga., Ronald T. McCright of Jackson, Miss., Charles McCright of Lilburn, Ga.; 12 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Service Inc., Snellville, Ga.
Mrs. Stephanie Allese Hill
Mrs. Stephanie Allese Hill, 42, of Newnan, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at Hospice LaGrange.
Mrs. Hill was the daughter of Milton and Lucy Hill. She graduated from Newnan High School, and worked in the family business as a seamstress.
A memorial service will be held Monday, July 10, 2000, at 6 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Mr. Vincent Beetles will officiate.
Surviving are her daughter, Krystal Freeman Kennedy of Newnan; parents, Milton B. Hill of Heflin, Ala., and Lucy Hill of Newnan; brothers, Gary Hill, David Hill, and Gerald Hill, all of Newnan, and Milton Hill, Jr., of San Francisco, Calif.; sisters, Brenda Thrash of New Orleans, La., Roslyn McMillan of Newnan, Stephanie Thomas of Fayetteville, and Loretta Moss of Newnan; and two grandchildren.
Jones Funeral Home.
Mrs. Myrtice R. Mims
Mrs. Myrtice R. Mims, 91, of Newnan, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Mims was born April 22, 1909, in Dooly County, Ga., to the late Charlie and Anna Estelle Sullivan Register. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Franklin, and was a homemaker.
A grave-side service will be held today, July 9, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Sunny Side Cemetery in Cordele. The Rev. George Nelson will officiate.
Surviving are her daughter, Mary Young and her husband John of Newnan; grandsons, Luther T. Stephens and his wife Chris of Gautier, Miss., and John William Hessler and his wife Kelly of Utica, Mich.; great-granddaughters Natasha Marie Stephens of Gautier and Hannah Marie Hessler of Utica; brother, Julius E. Register of Unidilla, and sister Francis Loper of Americus.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel.
Mr. Joseph "Ronnie" Watkins, Sr.
Mr. Joseph R. "Ronnie" Watkins, Sr., 68, of Newnan died Wednesday, July 5, 2000.
Mr. Watkins was born Feb. 17, 1932, in Boston, Mass. He retired from the United States Army with 30 plus years of service as a military police officer, and also served on the The City of Atlanta Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Department. A member of Capitol View Masonic Lodge 640 F&AM, he was also a member of the Yaarab Temple and Scottish Rite.
A funeral will be held Monday, July 10, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Carmichael-Hemperly Funeral Home in Peachtree City. Pastor Ferrell Dowdey will officiate, and burial will be in Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC, 29605.
Surviving are his wife, Glenda S. Watkins; son, Joseph "Ronnie" Watkins Jr. of Roswell; daughters Sandra Denise Kelly of Roswell, Cindy Watkins of Australia, Gail Ratcliff of Roswell, and Michelle Kennedy of Houston, Texas; brother Robert H. Watkins of Newnan; and nine grandchildren.
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City.
Mrs. Miriam June Ambrose
Mrs. Miriam June Mixon (Kim) Ambrose, 60, of Hogansville, Ga., died Sunday, July 9, 2000 at Hospice LaGrange.
A funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13 at Sanders United Methodist Church in Calvin, Louisiana. The Rev. Glenn Daniel will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Ambrose was born June 6, 1940 in Newellton, Louisiana, daughter of the late Russell Carson Mixon and the late Edith Ann Liggett Mixon. She was a member of the Church of God and had lived in Hogansville for the past 15 years. She was employed as a sales assistant and marketing director for Wachovia Interstate/Johnson-Lane Investment Company in LaGrange.
Surviving are her husband, Ben T. Ambrose Jr. of Hogansville; daughter, Mrs. Corinn Higgins of Diamond Head, Miss.; son, Benjamin Thomas Ambrose III of Cordele; sister, Mrs. Teresa Shumake of Winnfield, La.; five brothers, Mickey Mixon of Picayune, Miss., Russell Mixon and Robert Mixon, both of Lake Charles, La., John L. Mixon of Winnfield, La., and Robert Rovira of Angie, La.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Flowers should be delivered to Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, Louisiana.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
