Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. Murray William Gordon
Mr. Murray William Gordon, 80, of 48 Haynes St. in Newnan, died Friday, April 27, 2001 at his residence.
He was born in Baker County, Ga. on Oct. 25, 1920, the son of the late Murray Victor Gordon and Nancy Elizabeth Irvin Gordon. He was retired from General Motors, where he was employed for 26 years. Mr. Gordon was a World War II Army veteran.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three children, one brother and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Willie Maude Gordon; eight children, Murray Wayne Gordon, Ronald Alton Gordon, Donald Ray Gordon, Jimmy Monroe Gordon, Debbie Ann Caldwell, Barbara Jean Tweedell, Danny Ray Gordon and Thomas Alvin Gordon; two sisters, Nadine Shoemaker and Onita Carr; two brothers, B.F. Gordon and Sam Henry Gordon; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 30, 2001 at 2 p.m. from Martin & Hightower Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan, with Rev. Raymond Hayes officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert M. Bryant, B.J. Bryant, Chris Tweedell, Danny Lewis, Ricky Lewis and Steven Kennedy.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1 until 4 p.m.
Martin & Hightower Hillcrest Chapel.
Mr. William Henry "Goober" Maynard
Funeral services for Mr. William H. Maynard of Senoia will be April 29, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Senoia, with Rev. Paul Pittman officiating and assisted by Rev. R.L. Jones and Elder Michael Pinson. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mr. Maynard's nephews. Mr. Maynard died April 25, 2001.
Mr. Maynard was born Jan. 17, 1934 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie B. Maynard in Coweta County.
Two sisters preceded him in death: Louise Maynard Hand and Carolyn Maynard.
Survivors include four sisters, Annie L. Alexander, Elevenia Jackson, Eddie K. Maynard and Cora B. McCrary; four brothers, Charles Maynard, Grady Maynard, Franklin Maynard and Melvin Maynard; one aunt, Gertrude Herndon; and nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jewell Alice Ferrell Billingsley
Mrs. Jewell Alice Ferrell Billingslea, 79, died Sunday, April 22, 2001 at Newnan Hospital in Newnan, Ga.
A funeral will be Saturday, April 28 at 1 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with Pastor Patricia A. Arnold officiating, assisted by Roger G. Prather. Burial in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers are Roderick B. Billingslea, Carolos M. Billingslea, Seneca Billingslea, Sutart R. Andrews and Michael Jones. Flower ladies are, honorary, Shanrita S. Phillips and Keturah V. Billingslea, Cynthia E. Phillips, Carolyn E. Ocansey, Sandra A. Jones, Rosa D. Barnes, Gail S. Zackery.
Mrs. Ferrell was born November 22, 1921 to Mr. Frank Ferrell and Ms. Eppie Mae Booker in Hughely, Alabama. She was the youngest of eight children. She loved her brothers and sisters and spoke of them often and made sure her children knew their aunts and uncles. She later married Mr. Jimmy Billingslea, also from Alabama, and together they had 10 children. From that point on she dedicated her life to raising her children, which she did with tender loving care.
Surviving are sons, Walter Lewis, Donald, Jim, Tom and Sammy; daughters Bernadine, Ezella, Martha Sue, Sandra and Annella; sister, Estelle; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and special friends.
The cortege will assemble at 1 Hannah Street, Newnan, Ga. at noon.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Powell Bryant
Mrs. Mary Powell Bryant, 79, of Newnan, died April 25, 2001 at her home following a brief illness.
A native of Newnan, she was born August 26, 1921 the daughter of Welborn B. and Mary Story Powell Davis. She attended the Newnan Public Schools and graduated from Agnes Scott College. Her husband, Everett C. Bryant preceded her in death in March of 1968. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Newnan.
Surviving are her son, Clay Bryant of Athens; a daughter, Anne Sanders of Macon; grandchildren, Clay Walker Bryant, Jennifer Lynn Bryant, Thomas Hillman Sanders, Alexander Davis Sanders, and Anna Walker Sanders; brother, Bill Davis.
A grandson, Everett Bryant Sanders also preceded her in death.
A funeral was Friday, April 27 at 1 p.m. at the graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Bryant's memory to The Central Baptist Church of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Josephine R. Jakalski
Mrs. Josephine R. Jakalski, 88, of Newnan, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan Wednesday, April 25, 2001.
Mrs. Jakalski was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Jakalski. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Shaner and her husband, Len; son, Kenneth Jakalski and his wife, Susan; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be at graveside 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, IL.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Gladys Bradberry Johnson
Mrs. Gladys "Meme" Bradberry Johnson, 91, of North Nixon Street, Carrollton, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Moreland, Ga. and was born April 22, 1910, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Bradberry and Nancy Haynes Bradberry. She moved to Carrollton in 1975 from Moreland. She was an owner of clothing stores. She maintained her membership at White Oak Presbyterian Church in Moreland; attended the Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a member of the 3 H Sunday School Class.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, William P. and Ramona Johnson, Carrollton; granddaughter, Angie Lee Johnson, Ashville, North Carolina; grandson, Alton Parker Johnson, Carrollton; great nephew, Ray Bradberry, Woodstock.
A funeral was Friday, April 27 at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Almon Funeral Home. Dr. J. Howard Cobble and the Rev. Rayburn Williams officiating.
The family was receiving friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
Pallbearers were Judson Smith, Walter Carl, Robert Fazio, Mutt Hunter, Hershel Parmer, Wayne Seabolt, Jeff May and Charles Moore. The 3 H Sunday School Class formed an honorary escort. Burial was in Moreland City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Countryside Hospice Care, 71 A Postal Parkway, Newnan, Ga. 30263; White Oak A. R. Presbyterian Church, 2796 Gordon Road, Senoia, Ga. 30276 or to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 245 Cottage Hill Road, Carrollton, Ga. 30117.
Almon Funeral Home, Carrollton, Ga.
Mr. John Alvin Watson Sr.
Mr. John Alvin Watson Sr., 81, died April 24, 2001 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
A funeral will be Saturday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Haralson, Ga. with the Rev. Johnny Strickland, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Milton Holston. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the home of his brother, Mr. Olin Watson, 86 Couch Street, Senoia, at noon. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Flower ladies will be nieces and friends.
Mr. Watson was born June 9, 1919 in Meriwether County, Ga., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Ophelia) Watson. He was the seventh of 13 children; three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. He joined the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Haralson, Ga. at an early age. His wife (Mary V. Watson) and the mother of his children preceded him in death in May 1964.
Surviving are wife, Mrs. Mozell Watson; three daughters, Ms. Kathryn A. Smith, Ms. Ruby Ward and Mrs. Regina (Darryl) Garner; four sons, John Jr., David, Randy, Sandy; two step-children, Mrs. Minnie (Willie) Smith and Mr. Samuel (Mildred) Vaughn; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Mr. Olin (Tommie) Watson, Mr. Rufus Watson, Mr. Joseph (Lizzie Mae) Watson, Mr. Russell Watson; two sisters, Ms. Jessie Hardin and Mrs. Nellie Kate (Alvin) Weston; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Martini Bridges
Funeral services for Mr. Martini Bridges, of Senoia, will be Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Sharpsburg.
The Rev. Ronald Grooms will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Anthony Cooper, the Rev. Randolph Smith and other ministers. Burial will be in Holly Grove A.M.E. Church Cemetery in Fayetteville. Honorary pallbearers will be "The Cowboys." Active pallbearers will be Tom Smith, Stacy Bennett, Reginald Strong and Michael Johnson.
Surviving are his parents, Marvin and Sallie Bridges; five sisters, Bobbie Bridges, Cindy Johnson, Tammy Bridges, all of Senoia, Priscilla Bridges of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Casey (LaJoyce) Rosser of Newnan; a half-sister, Phyllis Person of Morrow, Ga.; brother, Marvin Bridges Jr. of Senoia; grandmother, Mary Bridges; eight nieces; four nephews; best buddies Joe Gresham, Scottie Porter, Jason Thompson & The Cowboys; also a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Powell Bryant
Mrs. Mary Powell Bryant, 79, of Newnan, died April 25, 2001 at her home following a brief illness.
A native of Newnan, she was born August 26, 1921 the daughter of Welborn B. and Mary Story Powell Davis. She attended the Newnan Public Schools and graduated from Agnes Scott College. Her husband, Everett C. Bryant preceded her in death in March of 1968. She was a member of Central Baptist Church of Newnan.
Surviving are her son, Clay Bryant of Athens; a daughter, Anne Sanders of Macon; grandchildren, Clay Walker Bryant, Jennifer Lynn Bryant, Thomas Hillman Sanders, Alexander Davis Sanders, and Anna Walker Sanders.
A grandson, Everett Bryant Sanders also preceded her in death.
A funeral will be Friday, April 27 at 1 p.m. at the graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Bryant's memory to The Central Baptist Church of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. David Allen Buckallew Jr.
Mr. David Allen Buckallew Jr., 19, of Grantville, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001.
Mr. Buckallew was born in Pensacola, Florida and had lived most of his life in Grantville. He graduated in 2000 from Flint River Academy in Woodbury, Ga. where he was a member of the debate team, played first base and catcher for the baseball team and lettered in football. He was employed by the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant chain and attended West Georgia College. Mr. Buckallew was a member of St. George Catholic Church.
Surviving are his mother, JoAnn Murphy of Grantville; father and stepmother, David Allen (Sylvia) Buckallew Sr. of Jonesville, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer (Ted) Williams of Newnan; grandparents, Herbert and Delores Davis of Grantville; aunts, Shelly Landrum of Newnan, Nita Graham of Tampa, Florida; niece, Anna Williams of Newnan; several cousins.
The family will receive friends at Jones Funeral home 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 27. A funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at St. George Catholic Church with the Rev. Monsignor Leo P. Herbert officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Patrick A. "Pat" Cangemi
Mr. Patrick A. "Pat" Cangemi, 49, of Newnan, died April 24, 2001 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Surviving are his wife Diane; son, Christopher (Jill) Cangemi and granddaughter Zoe; daughter, Kimberley Cangemi, all of Dallas, Ga.; step-sons and step-daughter, Brian (Jennifer) Grizzard of Peachtree City, Brack Grizzard and Becca Grizzard of Newnan; step-son, Michael Morin of Florida; mother, Frances Cangemi of Coram, NY; brohters, Richard (Rhonda) Cangemi, and Joseph Cangemi, all of Carrollton; sister, Loretta Besser of Port Jefferson, NY; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other family members.
He is preceded in death by his father, Salvatore Cangemi.
Mr. Cangemi was devoted to his family and friends and they to him. He lived life to the fullest and brought happiness and a ray of light into the lives of all he touched. He was passionate about everything in life. He enjoyed golfing, boating, and especially buying and restoring old and not so old cars and trucks and was driving a favorite, a 1987 Corvette that he had bought for his wife, at the time of his death. He was a dedicated employee of Kasco Corporation of St. Louis, MO. His family and friends will miss his smiling face and infectious laughter.
A funeral will be Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Carmichael-Hemperley with the Father David Epps (Christ the King Charismatic Episcopal Church) officiating. Private interment at a later date.
The family was receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and again 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Those who desire may make contributions to the building fund of Christ the King Charismatic Church, P.O. Box 3139, Peachtree City, Ga.
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, Ga.
Mrs. Francis L. Gantt
Mrs. Francis L. Gantt, 85, of Franklin, Ga., died at Beaulieu Convalescent Center April 25, 2001 after residing there for more than five years.
Mrs. Gantt was born October 22, 1915 in Fulton County, Ga. to the late Charles Hughes and Mary Alice Prichett Hughes. Mrs. Gantt was a person who cared about people and did so through her work as a nurse's aide and being a loving wife and mother. She was a devoted member of the Franklin Church of God. The family will receive guests at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Friday.
A funeral will be Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at Franklin Church of God with the Reverends Luther Raines and Lindsey Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in the Franklin City Cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, Evelyn Clark of Florence, South Carolina, Mattie Mock of Franklin, Ga., and Patricia Tewkbury of Deltona, Florida; sons, Thomas and James Gantt, both of Palatka, Fla.; eight grand-children; eleven great-grandchildren.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franlin, Ga.
Mr. Howard Pickens Parks Sr.
Mr. Howard Pickens Parks, Sr., 88, of Newnan, died April 25, 2001, at his home.
He was born October 13, 1912 in Coweta County, the son of George Edward Parks and the former Annie Kate Johnson, who were descendents of pioneer families of Coweta County. He attended and graduated from The University of Georgia in 1936 where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He married his wife of 59 years, Mary Wood on October 4, 1941. A veteran of World War II, he was a glider pilot and landed on Normandy on D-Day. He was awarded the Bronze Star with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
Upon returning to Newnan, Mr. Parks went into the real estate business with his father as Parks' Realty, and the business was known then as G. E. Parks & Son Realty. As the business grew with the addition of his son, "Pick," it evolved into Parks and Mottola Realty.
Mr. Parks Sr. served as the first president of the Coweta County Board of Realtors and was elected Georgia Realtor of the Year. During his professional career he was responsible for developing subdivisions in Newnan such as Featherston Heights, Rockingwood, North Hills and LaGrange Heights; and he founded Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan's first perpetual care cemetery. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Newnan, a former member of the Newnan Rotary Club, a member of the White Oak and Newnan Country Clubs, the Elks Club, the Veterans' Club, and a longtime member of the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving are his wife, Mary; a daughter, Mary Wood Parks Moor and her husband Ed of Moreland; two sons, Howard Pickens "Pick" Parks, Jr. and his wife Dey of Newnan and Jim Parks and his wife Betty of Titusville, Florida; grandchildren, Eden, Pickens, Jennifer and Bridgette; great-grandchildren, Cole, Emily, and Tanner; and a sister, Frances Parks.
Funeral services for Mr. Parks will be conducted Friday, April 27 at 4 p.m. at the graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Reverend Gary Parrish officiating. Pallbearers will be Jeff Burton, Leroy Johnson, Jim Nygaard, David Reynolds Sr., Rocky Roquemore, Mike Sanders, Smokey Sullivan, Wendell Whitlock, Paul McKnight and Ronald Jones. Members of the staff of Parks & Mottola Real Estate will servce as honorary pallbearers.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. John Watson
Mr. John Watson, of Line Creek Road, Senoia, died April 25, 2001 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Final arrangements entrusted to Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Bruce Roberts Williams
Mr. Bruce Roberts Williams, 62, of Haralson, Georgia, died Monday, April 23, 2001 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Williams was born October 26, 1938 in Coweta County, Ga. He was the owner of Williams Grocery, in Haralson, and sausage made at the grocery had a national reputation.
The family was receiving friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral was held at Haralson United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 25, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Carolyn M. Evans and the Rev. Bob Partridge officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jon Camp, Scott Camp, Mac Clayton, Cris Johnson, Allen McDuffie, Terry Sumlin, Chris Waters and Shane Waters.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra Williams, Haralson; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Mike O'Brien, Vickie and Sonny Pollard and Jeanie and Jeff Sherrer, all of Senoia, Ga., and Lisa and Mel Stottlemyre of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters, Janice Camp and Beverly Waters, both of Haralson; aunt, Ann Garner, Alvaton, Ga.; six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Haralson United Methodist Church Building Fund.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bertha Ollie Mae Bryant
Mrs. Bertha Ollie Mae Bryant died Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at the J. B. Johnson Nursing Home in Washington, D. C.
A funeral will be Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 4 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Rufus Smith Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews, flower ladies will be nieces.
Mrs. Bryant was 82 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Bryant; father, Glenn Arnold; mother, Beulah Arnold; brothers, George, Edward, Seaborn and Henry Arnold; sisters, Katie Sue, Alice Mae and Louise Arnold.
Surviving are a brother, Ozie E. Arnold; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Arnold; and step-brother, T. Z. Crowder, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc.
Mrs. Nellie Mae Carr
Mrs. Nellie Mae Carr, 74, of Atlanta, died April 22, 2001 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. J. B. Echols
Mr. J. B. Echols, 65, of Thomas Powers Road, Newnan, died April 21, 2001.
A funeral will be Thursday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at Heard Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin, Ga. The Rev. Frank Dean Jr., pastor, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Robert Chapman, Rev. Johnny Coleman and Rev. Felton James. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews, and flower ladies will be nieces.
The remains will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 664 Thomas Powers Road, Newnan, at noon.
Mr. Echols was born July 18, 1935 in Heard County. He was the second child born to the late K. C. and Mrs. Carrie Dell Echols. He was a member of the Heard Wesley United Methodist Church. He and wife Polly Ann Echols had five children. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Cora Lee Potts and Mrs. Rossie Mae Clark.
The family was receiving friends at visitation at Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc. Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Surviving are his former wife, Mrs. Polly Ann Echols; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poole (Kim), Ms. Cynthia Echols, both of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Rand Prater (Tammy) of Clayton County; two sons, Jeffery Echols of Newnan and Anthony Echols of Virginia Beach, Virginia; sister, Mrs. Martha West, Newnan; four brothers, Mr. and Mrs. K C. Echols (Saddie), Mr. William Echols, both of Newnan, Mr. Robert L. Echols of Franklin Ga. and Mr. and Mrs. Cleophus Echols (Joyce) of Whitesburg, Ga.; five grandchildren, Ms. Kimberly Echols, Mr. Raynard Berry, Mr. Carolos Pole, Ms. Tykea Poole and Little Miss Jasmine Prater; one great-grandson, Little Mr. Damion Hill; uncle, Mr. Nathan Terrell; two aunts, Mrs. Jessie Mae Terrell of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Emma Frances Tucker of Franklin, Ga.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ollie B. Woods of Franklin, Ga. and Mrs. Emily M. Phillips of Franklin, Ga.; six brothers-in-law, Mr. Larry Clark of Decatur, Ga., Deacon Charles Potts of Franklin, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Eddie (Mildred) Callaway of Franklin, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. C. R. (Lizzie) Callaway of Newnan, Ga., Mr. John Callaway of Newnan, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Jessie (Henrietta) Callaway of Newnan; a host of devoted nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Leonard Donald Storey
Mr. Leonard Donald Storey, 62, of Martin Mill Road, Moreland, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at East Alabama Medical Center.
Mr. Storey was born January 30, 1939 in Coweta County, Ga. He worked at William L Bonnell Co.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Thursday, April 26 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be Friday, April 27 at 11 a.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family requests no flowers be sent. Contributions may be made to Moreland Baptist Church, 125 East Camp Street, Moreland, Ga. 30259.
Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Storey, Moreland; mother, Mattie Storey, Moreland; sons, Todd Darnell, Dalton, Ga., and Allen Storey, Darryl Storey, Greg Storey and Scott Storey, all of Moreland; daughters, Donna Lynn Palivado, MO, Ellen Carter, SC, and Amanda Storey of Gay, Ga.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Irene Banks
Mrs. Irene Banks, 95, of Newnan, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Banks was born June 5, 1905 in Meriwether County, Ga. She worked as a store clerk.
A funeral will be held at graveside in Senoia City Cemetery Thursday, April 26 at 11 a.m. Dr. Ted O. Padgett will officiate.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. J. B. Echols
Mr. J. B. Echols, 65, of Thomas Powers Road, Newnan, died April 21, 2001.
A funeral will be Thursday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at Heard Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin, Ga. The Rev. Frank Dean Jr., pastor, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Robert Chapman, Rev. Johnny Coleman and Rev. Felton James. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews, and flower ladies will be nieces.
The family will be receiving friends at visitation at Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc. Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. The remains will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 664 Thomas Powers Road, Newnan, at noon.
Mr. Echols was born July 18, 1935 in Heard County. He was the second child born to the late K. C. and Mrs. Carrie Dell Echols. He was a member of the Heard Wesley United Methodist Church. He and wife Polly Ann Echols had five children. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Cora Lee Potts and Mrs. Rossie Mae Clark.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Polly Ann Echols; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poole (Kim), Ms. Cynthia Echols, both of Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. Rand Prater (Tammy) of Clayton County; two sons, Jeffery Echols of Newnan and Anthony Echols of Virginia Beach, Virginia; sister, Mrs. Martha West, Newnan; four brothers, Mr. and Mrs. K C. Echols (Saddie), Mr. William Echols, both of Newnan, Mr. Robert L. Echols of Franklin Ga. and Mr. and Mrs. Cleophus Echols (Joyce) of Whitesburg, Ga.; five grandchildren, Ms. Kimberly Echols, Mr. Raynard Berry, Mr. Carolos Pole, Ms. Tykea Poole and Little Miss Jasmine Prater; one great-grandson, Little Mr. Damion Hill; uncle, Mr. Nathan Terrell; two aunts, Mrs. Jessie Mae Terrell of Atlanta, Ga. and Mrs. Emma Frances Tucker of Franklin, Ga.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ollie B. Woods of Franklin, Ga. and Mrs. Emily M. Phillips of Franklin, Ga.; six brothers-in-law, Mr. Larry Clark of Decatur, Ga., Deacon Charles Potts of Franklin, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Eddie (Mildred) Callaway of Franklin, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. C. R. (Lizzie) Callaway of Newnan, Ga., Mr. John Callaway of Newnan, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Jessie (Henrietta) Callaway of Newnan; a host of devoted nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Ms. Gina R. Haynes
Ms. Gina R. Haynes, 38, of County Line Road, Hogansville, Ga., died Monday, April 23, 2001 at her residence.
She was born October 7, 1962 in Coweta County to James R. McKoon and Cora Webb McKoon. She was preceded in death by one brother, James Richard McKoon Sr.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Steve Haynes of Hogansville; maternal grandmother, Lizzie Webb of LaGrange, Ga.; paternal grandmother, Luenell McKoon of Newnan; three nephews.
A funeral will be Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan with the Rev. Ted Clay and Rev. Jerry Conner officiating. Burial will be in Sargent Baptist Church Cemetetry.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, April 25 after 1 p.m.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. E. L. Herndon
Mr. E. L. Herndon, 79, of Franklin, Ga., died Sunday, April 22, 2001 at Belair Assisted Living Center in Newnan.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Minister Lindsey Herndon and Bill Herndon will officiaite, with burial in the Corinth Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joey Holden, Shawn Herndon, Timothy Ingle, Tom Tootle, Jeff Herndon and Tim Herndon.
Mr. Herndon was born October 29, 1921 in Coweta County, son of the late Earnest and Ruth McDowell Herndon. He had lived in Heard County since 1985, was a former resident of Milledgeville and Gordon, and was retired from the Department of Human Resources in Milledgeville. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Milledgeville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Estelle Wingo Herndon.
Surviving are four children and their spouses, Lee and Carol Herndon of Rancho Murieta, California, Charlene and Joe Holden and Tenna and Tim Ingle, all of Fayetteville, Ga. and Larry and Faith Herndon of Milner, Ga.; sisters, Mrs. Thelma Aiken of LaGrange and Mrs. Lucille Burdette of Havana, Fla.; brothers, Ralph Herndon of Jonesboro and Minister Lindsey Herndon of Falkville, Ala; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Lisa and Tom Tootle of Stockbridge, Joey and Kim Holden and Shawn and Candice Herndon, all of Griffin, Ga., Timothy Ingle and Jessica Ingle of Fayetteville, Reade Herndon and Anna Herndon of Milner, Mike Herndon, Sue Herndon, Pam Herndon and Mary Herndon, all of Rancho Murieta, California; five great-grandchildren, Amber Roberts and Kristen Tootle of Stockbridge, Howie Holden, Brock Herndon and Lance Herndon, all of Griffin.
The family was receiving friends from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Haze Satterwhite
Mr. Haze Satterwhite, 88, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Newnan, Ga. died Saturday, April 21, 2001 at Southwest Community Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.
A funeral will be Thursday, April 26 at 1 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. W. L. Geter officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, April 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The remains will be placed in state at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral hour. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at noon.
Mr. Satterwhite was born March 22, 1913 to the late Dan Satterwhite and Jean (Huntley) Satterwhite. He was the second of eight children and was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. He joined Shady Grove Baptist Church where he faithfully served as chairman of the Deacon Board as well as church treasurer until his illness. He retired from Bibb Manufacturing where he worked more than 25 years. His hobbies included gardening and cooking. He married the former Grace Cameron and they had four children, one of whom preceded him in death, Johnny Cameron and his wife Alma.
Surviving are children and spouses, Bennie Satterwhite (Almedia), Louise Parks (Willie) and Willie P. Satterwhite; sister, Mrs. Lizzie Champion of Gadsden, Alabama; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ophelia Satterwhite and Mrs. Ellen Satterwhite, Chicago, Illinois, Sally Kate Smith of East Point, Ga., Tommie Lou Cameron of East Point, Ga. , Janet Strozier Satterwhite of Newnan, Ga. and Richard Cameron of Atlanta, Ga.; two God-children, Mr. Tommy Cameron of Orlando, Florida and Mrs. Carrie L. Brown of Orlando, Florida; 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Bruce Roberts Williams
Mr. Bruce Roberts Williams, 62, of Haralson, Georgia, died Monday, April 23, 2001 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Williams was born October 26, 1938 in Coweta County, Ga. He was the owner of Williams Grocery, in Haralson, and sausage made at the grocery had a national reputation.
The family was receiving friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be held at Haralson United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 25, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Carolyn M. Evans and the Rev. Bob Partridge will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jon Camp, Scott Camp, Mac Clayton, Cris Johnson, Allen McDuffie, Terry Sumlin, Chris Waters and Shane Waters.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra Williams, Haralson; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Mike O'Brien, Vickie and Sonny Pollard and Jeanie and Jeff Sherrer, all of Senoia, Ga., and Lisa and Mel Stottlemyre of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters, Janice Camp and Beverly Waters, both of Haralson; aunt, Ann Varner, Alvaton, Ga.; six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Haralson United Methodist Church Building Fund.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Essie Mae Traylor Bass
Funeral services for Mrs. Essie Mae Traylor Bass, 83, of Franklin, Ga., were conducted Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 3 p.m. at the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin with the Rev. Talmadge Chandler officiating.
Pallbearers were Ty Alford, Tim Holtzclaw, Bobby Traylor, Earle Hopson, Buck Awbrey and Jerry Bass. Burial was in Bear Creek Cemetery in Woodland, Ala.
Mrs. Bass was born March 4, 1918 in Randolph County, Alabama to the late William Pat Traylor and Dessie Eason Traylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband George Wilson Bass.
She died April 15, 2001 at the Franklin Health Care Center.
Mrs. Bass was a retired inspector for the Kelly Manufacturing Company in Franklin, Ga. She was a member of the Bear Creek Methodist Church in Woodland, Ala.
Surviving are daughter, Pat Prince; son and daughter-in-law, Wilson and Helen Bass; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, all of Franklin, Ga.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mr. William Bryant Cosper
Mr. William Bryant Cosper, 90, of Newnan, Ga. died Sunday, April 22, 2001 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Mr. Cosper was born March 14, 1911 in Randolph, Ala. to the late Lee Andrew Cosper and Addie Mae Holliday Cosper. He worked at Arnall Mills, and he opened W. B. Cosper Grocery Store in 1951 and worked there with his wife until retirement in 1976. He was a member of Sylvan Lodge F&AM for 52 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Newnan. He was married for 61 years to Mavis Cosper.
In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were brothers Jimmy Cosper, Horace Cosper, Wilson Cosper and Cecil Cosper, as well as a sister, Brooksie Cosper.
The family was receiving friends at McKoon Funeral Home Monday from 5-9 p.m.
A funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel.
Surviving are his wife, Mavis Cosper of Newnan; sister, Wilma Pritchard of Carrollton, Ga.; and sister-in-law Bernice Bridges of Newnan; several nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Thomas McElvain Davis
Mr. Thomas McElvain Davis, 68, of Windermere Court, Newnan, Ga., died Friday, April 20, 2001 at his residence.
Mr. Davis was born April 30, 1932 in Mineral Co. He was a teacher and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He received his Master's in Education at George Washington University in Washington, D. C. and served in the Air Force in Texas and Japan during the Korean War. He had taught school for 30 years in Prince George's County, Maryland.
The family was receiving friends Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral was Monday at McKoon chapel at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Davis of Newnan; sons, Glen Davis of Cary, North Carolina and Jeff Davis of Sharpsburg, Ga.; daughter, Karen Horton of Newnan; brother, Paul Davis of Fort Ashby, West Virginia; six grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Joe Will Sims
Mr. Joe Will Sims, 75, of Pinson Street, Newnan, Ga., died Saturday, April 21, 2001 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Sims was born to the late Mr. Bowles and Renda Sims September 28, 1925 in Meriwether County. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and later joined Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where he served as president, leader and treasurer of the Senior Choir. He attended Mt. Calvary until his health failed. He was a member of the Coweta Mass Choir, and also served as a treasurer and board member of the NAACP. He was also a member of the client council. He was married to the late Mrs. Mae Cook-Sims and they had two daughters, Mrs. Lynda Sims-Wilkins-Latham and JoAnn Sims-Arnold. He also had a step-daughter, Mrs. Shirley Mae Cook-Hayes. He later married Mrs. Lena Scandrick-Sims. As years passed as life went on he met his long-term friend Mrs. Marietta Newson. Through this special friendship he had another daughter, Ms. Lori Newson and later a son, Allen Kidd.
Surviving are his faithful friend Marietta Newson; four daughters; a son; sister-in-law, Mrs. Vera Mae Sims; son-in-law, Mr. Joseph Latham Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 24 from 6-7 at Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc. in Newnan.
A funeral will be Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Moreland, Ga., with the Rev. Booker officiating. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.
The remains will lie in state at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the funeral hour. Pallbearers will be deacons of the church, and flower ladies will be mothers of the church. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at noon.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Essie Mae Traylor Bass
Mrs. Essie Mae Traylor Bass, 83, of Franklin, died Sunday, April 15, 2001.
Mrs. Bass was born March 4, 1918, in Randolph County, Ala. to the late William Pat Traylor and Dessie Eason Traylor. She was a retired inspector for Kelly Manufacturing Company in Franklin, and was a member of the Bear Creek Methodist Church in Woodland, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wilson Bass.
A funeral was held Tuesday, April 17, 2001, in the chapel of the Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Talmadge Chandler officiated, and burial was in the Bear Creek Cemetery in Woodland. Music was provided by Robin McKinzie and Sherrie Cagey, and serving as pallbearers were Ty Alford, Tim Holtzclaw, Bobby Traylor, Earle Hopson, Buck Awbrey, and Jerry Bass.
Surviving are her daughter, Pat Prince; son and daughter-in-law Wilson and Helen Bass; seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, all of Franklin.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin.
Mrs. Jewell Billingslea
Mrs. Jewell Billingslea of Newnan died Sunday, April 22, 2001, at Newnan Hospital.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mrs. Ollie Bryant
Mrs. Ollie Bryant of Washington D.C. and formerly of Newnan, has died. Final arrangements are entrusted to Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Hayes Satterwhite
Mr. Hayes Satterwhite of Atlanta died Sunday, April 22, 2001, in Atlanta.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Jerry Somolik
Mr. Jerry Somolik, 67, of Moreland, died Saturday, April 21, 2001, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mr. Somolik was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Cook County, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy, and worked in sales and manufacturing.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at 10 a.m. at St. George Catholic Church. Monsignor Leo Herbert will officiate and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive visitors this evening, Monday, April 23, from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. A Rosary service will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon Somolik, of Moreland; mother, Mae McCorkle, of Illinois; daughter and son-in-law Tracy and Joseph Owens of Senoia; half-sister Natalie Ponce of Illinois; and grandchildren Jordan Lynn Owens, Kristin Owens, and Sean Owens, all of Senoia.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pearlie Jeanette Stenhouse Pool
Mrs. Pearlie Jeanette Stenhouse Pool, 92, of Newnan, Ga., died at home on March 18, 2001, surrounded by her family.
Born November 26, 1908, in Hartford, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Minnie E. Brassfield and Thomas W. Stenhouse. Jeanette moved to Denver, Colorado in 1933 where she was a homemaker and raised eight children. She lived in San Leandro, CA from 1971-1980, Phoenix, AZ 1980-1997, and in Georgia from 1997 until the date of her death. She was active in the Phoenix Manzanita Senior Citizen Center where everyone called her “friend.” Her devotion to God and to her family was unfailing. Her children and grandchildren love her dearly and will miss her always. Jeanette was treasured by all who knew her.
A funeral was held at McKoon Funeral Home, March 20, 2001, with Reverend Brian Lenox, Jeanette’s grandson, officiating.
Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in College Park, Georgia.
Survivors include her children: Dolores Skeith, Beverly Lenox, Glenna Purcell, Eddie Doss, Jeanette Rust, and Janice Clark; grandchildren: Tammy, John, Lester, Bruce, Johnny, Billy, Adrian, Melody, Lana, Joey, Pat, Mike, Cathy, April, Phyllis, Lenny, Mike, Vicki, Ross, Tim, Beverly, Greg, Brian, Jeff, Danny, Charmaine, Jennene, Corinne, Eddie and Cristine; over 70 great and great-great-grandchildren; and, her siblings: George Stenhouse, Melvin, Dovey, Charles, and Glendon Clem.
Mrs. Pool was preceded in death by two of her children: Jewel Sarno and Lester Coffman.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mr. Thomas M. Davis
Mr. Thomas M. Davis, 68, passed away April 20, 2001 at his Newnan residence.
Born April 20, 1932 in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, Davis went on to serve in the United States Air Force and to become an educator in Prince George's County, Maryland. After retiring from teaching, he became a manager for an environmental lab in College park, MD. Upon full retirement, he became a full-time grandfather and continued to show his devotion to others through his contributions as a Master Gardener in Newnan.
Davis received his undergraduate education at Potomac State College and the University of West Virginia and was awarded a Master of Education degree from George Washington University. During his 30-year teaching career, Davis taught chemistry at Suitland and Bladensburg high schools. He also served as the president of the Prince George's County Teachers' Association for several years and coached the Suitland High School boys basketball team.
Davis was a cub scout leader and was active in the local Methodist church when his children were young.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 22 between 5 and 7 p.m at McKoon Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at the McKoon chapel on Monday, April 23 at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Campbell officiationg. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Davis; two sons, Glen Davis and Jeff Davis; a daughter, Karen Horton; a brother, Paul Davis; and six grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home.
