Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. Dewey Alford Willingham
Mr. Dewey Alford Willingham, 63, of Quimby Jackson Road, Newnan, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at his residence.
Mr. Willingham was born August 13, 1937 in Power Springs, Ga. and had lived for many years in the Hapeville, Ga. area. He was a real estate agent with Scarborough Properties/ Century 21 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His parents, Fred Alford and Lilla Blanche Hardy Wilingham who were of East Point, Ga. preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Thursday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon chapel Friday, May 11 at 2 p.m. the Rev. John Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road, Newnan.
Surviving are his wife, Rachel Irene Willingham, Newnan; daughters and sons-in-law, La'Nette and Buck Mathews of Newnan and Melisa and Carroll Wimett of Newnan; sister, Betty Cassady, Tyrone, Ga.; brother, Larry Willingham, Norcross, Ga.; grandchildren, Benjamin Wimett, Matthew Wimett, Amber Wimett, all of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Felix H. Camp
Mr. Felix H. Camp, 82, of Pinellas Park, Florida, died Monday, May 7, 2001 at Integrated Health Services of Pinellas Park.
Born in Whitesburg, Ga., he moved to Florida in 1965 from East Point, Ga. where he was a salesman for an electronics company. He was Baptist.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Dorothy D. Camp; a daughter, Teresa Peacock-Jektvik, Seminole, Fla.; and two sisters, Genevieve "Bitsie" Newman and Isabel Lee, both of Newnan, Ga.
Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pinellas Park, Fla.
Mrs. Sara Ruth Coggin
Mrs. Sara Ruth Coggin, 65, of Fifth Street in the Arnco Community of western Coweta County died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Coggin was born November 25, 1935 in Moreland, Ga. and was a homemaker.
The family was receive friends at Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Wednesday, May 9 from 6-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at Hillcrest Chapel Thursday, May 10 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John Yost and Brother Roy Lee Coggin officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan. Pallbearers will be Donnie Joe Young, Milton Gibbs, Joey Bridges, Alan Bridges, Paul Gordon, Michael Young, Mitch Coggin and Taylor Helton.
Surviving are her husband, George H. "Asa" Coggin; sons, James Thomas Coggin of Smyrna, Ga. and George H. Coggin Jr. of Franklin, Ga.; daughters, Rebecca Gipson of Newnan and Roberta Hendrix of Grantville; sisters, Mary Bridges of Newnan and Lucille Gordon of Marietta, Ga.; brothers, Charles Young of Newnan, G. T. Young of Florida, Jacob Young of Louisiana and Joe Young of Newnan; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan.
Mrs. Evelyn Jackson Scarbrough
Mrs. Evelyn Jackson Scarbrough of East Point, died May 7, 2001.
A 25-year employee of C&S Bank, Mrs. Scarbrough was a charter member of the Dogwood Chapter of IAAP and a member of the Fellowship Class at the East Point First United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Mark Vernon and Susan Owens Langston of Newnan; granddaughter, Sue Anna Langston of Memphis, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Harvey Scott and Janette W. Jackson of Hernando, MS; nieces and nephews.
A funeral is 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the chapel of Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point. Minister Les Shell, Rev. Ed Nelson and Minister David Chapman will officiate.
The family was receiving friends at the funeral home Wednesday, May 9 from 4-8 p.m.
Further services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Mississippi Saturday, May 12 at Cockrum United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hernando Funeral Home Friday, May 11 from 4-9 p.m.
Those desiring may make contributions to the Cockrum United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, Hwy. 305, South, Hernando, MS 38632.
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point, Ga.
Mr. Dewey Alford Willingham
Mr. Dewey Alford Willingham, 63, of Quimby Jackson Road, Newnan, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 on Quimby Jackson Road.
Mr. Willingham was born August 13, 1937 in Powder Springs, Ga. and had lived for many years in the Hapeville, Ga. area. He was a real estate agent with Scarborough Properties/ Century 21 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His parents, Fred Alford and Lilla Blanche Hardy Wilingham who were of East Point, Ga. preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Thursday, May 10 from 7-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon chapel Friday, May 11 at 2 p.m. the Rev. John Evans will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road, Newnan.
Surviving are his wife, Rachel Irene Willingham, Newnan; daughters, La'Nette (Buck) Mathews, Newnan, Milisa (Carroll) Wimett, Newnan; sister, Betty Cassady, Tyrone, Ga.; brother, Larry Willingham, Norcross, Ga.; grandchildren, Benjamin Wimett, Matthew Wimett, Amber Wimett, all of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Billie "Bill" Moody Woods
Mr. Billie "Bill" Moody Woods, 83, of Newnan, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at his residence.
Mr. Woods was born August 1, 1917 in Fayette County, Ga. and raised in Brooks, Ga. He was retired from the old Coweta Dairies and was a resident of Newnan for over 60 years. He married Harrisonel Hyde in 1939 and they were married for 52 years until her death in 1991. Mr. Woods worked for Colonial Grocery Store in both Griffin and Newnan before beginning a career with Coweta Dairies, where he worked in public relations. As part of his duties, Mr. Woods opened new accounts and handled advertising for the Dairy. As long-time residents of Newnan may remember, Coweta Dairies served Coweta County as well as surrounding counties for many years selling "All Jersey Milk." For years Mr. Woods was a familiar face in local stores.
He was an active member of Liberty Christian Church for 62 years. He served as treasurer, deacon and elder for many years and dedicated his life to serving the church. He also spent many years serving the community through his service in the Kiwanis Club. As a member of Kiwanis for 35 years he was given the Legion of Honor Award, he was recognized for having 30 years Perfect Attendance, and he served as Inter Club Chairman for many years. Mr. Woods' family is establshing a Kiwanis Club Scholarship in his memory and requests that donations be made to this charity in lieu of flowers. Send to: Newnan Kiwanis Club, Bill Woods Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 313, Newnan, Ga. 30264.
Family and friends will remember Mr. Woods as a man of fine character, outgoing personality, and Christian values.
The family will receive friends Thursday, May10 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be held at McKoon Funeral Home chapel Friday, May 11 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Burdett Wantland will officiate. Burial will be at Liberty Christian Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Donald Coggin, Mathew Headley, Elliott Helton, Kenneth Helton, Spencer Helton, Steve Helton, Billy Walker and Von Woods.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel Coggin Woods of Kentucky; daughter, Beth and Jimmy Walker of Newnan; sisters, Martha Glisson and Evelyn McKenzie, both of Atlanta; brothers, James Woods of Commerce, Ga., John Woods of Cashiers, North Carolina and Vernon Woods of Brooks, Ga.; grandchildren, Amy Headley and Billy Walker, both of Newnan; great-grandchild, Megan Headley, Newnan, Ga.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Ms. Jackie Amick
Ms. Jackie Amick, 69, died of cancer May 4, 2001 at Commonwealth Care Center, Fairfax, Virginia.
Ms. Amick's career spanned more than 33 years with Glemby International and resulted in extended assignments in Atlanta, Mobile, Richmond, Philadelphia and Cincinatti. She was one of the company's first women to earn the distinctive title of Vice President. After retirement from Glemby International, she moved to the Northern Virginia area and assumed the human resources position of chief trainer for new associates at Woodward and Lothrop Department Stores. During the past five years she concentrated her efforts on volunteer work at Kennedy Center and was very active in her church, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She was particularly happy working with and sponsoring adults who had made the decision to embrace the Cathoic faith.
Burial will be at the Court of Christ Mausoleum in National Memorial Park, Falls Church, Virginia. Those wishing to honor her memory are asked to make donations in her name to the American Cancer Society.
Tom M. Wages Funeral Services Inc., Oak Lawn Chapel, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Mr. Willie C. Hill
Mr. Willie C. Hill, 84, of Newnan, died May 3, 2001, at Atlanta Medical Center after a brief illness.
A funeral was 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at New Hope A.M.E. Church in Haralson. Bishop A. L. Holmes was eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Willie Heard Jr., Rev. James Alexander, Rev. Sally Sadles, Rev. L. H. Moreland, and Evangelist Susie Hudson. Burial was in Old White Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Tolbert, C. L. Smith, Arthur Paige, Jerry Bell, Curtis Huff and Laron Calhoun.
Mr. Hill was born April 12, 1917 to the late Cornelia Hill and Mary Hill. The oldest of seven children, he was affectionately known as "pop see" to his friends and co-workers.
At an early age he joined the New Hope A.M.E. Church and served faithfully until he moved to Atlanta. He would return every August for Homecoming. After retiring from the City of Atlanta Water Works, he moved back home to live with a very devoted and loving sister, Ms. Louvenia Hill.
He married Dollie Strickland Hill and they had three children. His wife Dollie Bob Hill; daughter, Martha Walker; and son, Willie H. Hill preceded him in death.
Surviving are son, Willie Ed Hill, Atlanta; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Mildred) Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Lizzie) Walker, Ms. Remargie White, Ms. Louvenia Hill of Newnan and Ms. Daisy Hill of Decatur; brother, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond (Mattie) Hill, Newnan; aunts, Mrs. Irene Ward, Newnan and Mrs. Lucille Patterson, Dayton, Ohio; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mozelle Glass Houzah
Mrs. Mozelle Glass Houzah, 77, of Newnan, died Saturday, May 5, 2001 in Newnan.
A funeral will be Thursday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church with the Rev. W. Cortez Golphin officiating, assisted by Evangelist Susie Hudson, Rev. Rufus Smith, Rev. R. W. Sutton and other ministers. Burial will be in Zion Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Luthersville, Ga. Pallbearers will be Scotty Render, Lorenzo Jordan, Vincent Jordan, Charles Sinkfield, Henry Sinkfield, Joshua Sinkfield. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie L. Thompson, Ralph Thompson, Starling Thompson, Chuck Glass, Curtis Jenkins and Jesse Thompson.
Mrs. Houzah was born September 24, 1923 in Coweta County to the late Fletcher and Minnie Glass. She became a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church at an early age. She was loved by many. Her kind and caring spirit touched the lives of those who came in contact with her.
Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Elmira (Olin) Connally of Newnan and Mrs. Marie (Edward) Jordan of Decatur, Ga.; son, Michael (Falishia) Shambry of Woodstock, Ga.; sisters, Mrs. Rose Lee (Harry) Pinson of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Azzie Lee Thomson of Newnan; brother, Eddie B. Glass of Roberta, Ga.; grandchildren, Reginald Sinkfield, Denise Ellis, Charles Sinkfield, Lorrie Render, Latitia Sinkfield, Henry Sinkfield, Kimberly Jordan, Mark Shambry, Tanika Shambry and Phillip Smith; 17 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Raymond Terell Jenkins
Mr. Raymond Terell "Chug" Jenkins, 14, of Talbotton, Ga. died Saturday, May 5, 2001.
Mr. Jenkins was born November 2, 1986 in Columbus, Ga. He attended Central Elementary/High School in Talbotton, Ga. He played football for the seventh and eighth grade. Also he helped with training for the varsity basketball team. He dedicated his life to Christ at and early age and participated in the Bluff Springs Gospel Choir. He was a loving child who had a love for drawing and going to car races. His desire in his young life was to finish high school and go into the military.
A funeral will be Thursday, May 10 at Powell Baptist Church on Powell Road in Talbotton. Burial will be in Bluff Springs United Methodist Church cemetery. The Rev. Kenneth Samuels Sr., pastor, and the Rev. L. K. Allen will officiate. Pallbearers will be cousins and friends. Flower attendants will be the Class of 2006. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at the Leonards Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. The cortege will assemble at Rt. 1, P. O. Box 17-C Talbotton, Ga. at 1 p.m.
Surviving are mother, Waynecine Leonard (Solomon Terry) and a devoted father Ray Charles (Lesia) Jenkins; three sisters, Ashli, Shakeitha and Shekelia Jenkins; two brothers, Jaborey and Raytez Jenkins, all of Talbotton, Ga.; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Lee and Mary Howard of Talbotton, Ga.; paternal grandparents, Charlie and Martha Jenkins, Geneva, Ga.; a host of aunts and uncles, Jimmy (Clara) Howard, Johnny (Kathy) Howard, Vincent (Tracy) Marshall, all of Talbotton, Ga., Travis (Tawanda) Howard, Manchester, Ga., Acquilla (Ramon) Copeland, Darlene (Travis) Copeland, Shiloh, Ga., Jacqueline (Don) Mitchell, Alton Jenkins, Helen Jenkins, Geneva, Ga., Martha (Jerry) Speakman, Columbus, Ga.; maternal great-grandmother, Mattie L. Patrick of Talbotton, Ga.; paternal great-grandmother, Lottie Kate Bunkley of Geneva, Ga.; loving cousins, Reginald Patrick and a host of cousins, great aunts and uncles and friends from Highway 208.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Charles Wesley Jones Jr.
Mr. Charles Wesley Jones Jr., 69, of Newnan, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 at his home after a courageous eight-month battle with cancer.
Mr. Jones was born August 21, 1931 in Savannah, Ga. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1950-1954. He retired from Delta Airlines as a lead mechanic with 35 years of service. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Greenwood Jones; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie Jones Beaty and John T. Beaty Jr. of Moreland and Mary Margaret Jones Norton and Michael S. Norton of Newnan; three granddaughters, Morgan Ashley and Lauren Nicole Beaty, and Hailey Elizabeth Norton.
Mr. Jones was predeceased by his parents, Charles W. Jones Sr. and Louise Nessmith Jones and survived by a brother, Roland B. Jones of Orlando, Fla.
A funeral will be Thursday, May 10 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan with Pastors Dr. David Campbell, Rev. Richard Long and Rev. George Wannamaker officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
The family will be receiving friends Wednesday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 2452 Spring Road, Smyrna, GA 30080.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Raymond Jenkins
Mr. Raymond Jenkins, 13, of Talbotton, Ga., died suddenly Saturday, May 5, 2001 at his residence.
Final arrangements are being handled by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Inez Rowe Neely
Mrs. Inez Rowe Neely, 88, of Senoia, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at Lafayette Nursing and Rehab.
Mrs. Neely was born March 29, 1913, in Meriwether County. She was a homemaker.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Pastors Griff Jones and Scott Brown will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Carter, Herman Peace, George Sherrer, Allen Thompson, Jerry Thompson, and Joe Watkins.
The family was receiving visitors Monday evening, May 7, from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1925 Century Blvd. N.E. Atlanta, Ga. 30345-3315.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Carol Ann Christopher of Sharpsburg; sisters, Sara Cobb of Newnan, Raye Gray and her husband Hosea of Senoia, and Evelyn Thompson and her husband George, also of Senoia; brothers J.D. Rowe of Asheville, N.C. and Selmon Rowe of Haralson; granddaughter Susan Christopher of Sharpsburg; and sister-in-law Doris Waggoner and her husband Wendell of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Eula Pearl Ware
Mrs. Eula Pearl Ware, Pryor Street, Atlanta, Ga., died Friday, May 4, 2001 at her residence.
Final arrangements are being handled by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Dorothy M. Brackett
Mrs. Dorothy M. Brackett, 74, of Newnan, died Saturday, May 5, 2001, at Portsbridge Hospice.
Mrs. Brackett was born November 26, 1926, in Gadsden, Ala. to the late George W. and Velma Appling McCluskey. She was a retired accountant, and was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Brackett.
A grave-side service will be held today, May 7, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.
Surviving are her daughter, Susan Burroughs of Newnan; step daughter Nan Richardson of Gadsden and step-son Charles Brackett of Gadsden; brother Augustus "Mack" McCluskey of Gadsden; and grandchildren Steve Burroughs of Morrow, Rebecca Johnson of Newnan, and Candy Rodriguez of Sharpsburg.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Inez Rowe Neely
Mrs. Inez Rowe Neely, 88, of Senoia, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at Lafayette Nursing and Rehab.
Mrs. Neely was born March 29, 1913, in Meriwether County. She was a homemaker.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Pastors Griff Jones and Scott Brown will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Richard Carter, Herman Peace, George Sherrer, Allen Thompson, Jerry Thompson, and Joe Watkins.
The family will receive visitors this evening, May 7, 2011, from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1925 Century Blvd. N.E. Atlanta, Ga., 30345-3315.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Kenneth and Carol Ann of Sharpsburg, sisters Sara Cobb of Newnan, Raye Gray and her husband Hosea of Senoia, and Evelyn Thompson and her husband George, also of Senoia; brothers J.D. Rowe of Asheville, N.C. and Selmon Rowe of Haralson; granddaughter Susan Christopher of Sharpsburg; and sister-in-law Doris Waggoner and her husband Wendell of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gayle Davis Shirey
Mrs. Gayle Davis Shirey, 85, of Hogansville, died Sunday, May 6, 2001, at the Brian Center in LaGrange.
Mrs. Shirey was born January 21, 1916, in Randolph County, Alabama, to the late Cephus and Lena Johns Davis. She lived in Hogansville most of her life, and retired from Uniroyal, Inc. after 45 years of service. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Hogansville and the Amazing Grace Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil M. Shirey, and a step-grandson, Bill Oliver.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Revs. Wesley Boatman and Scott Crook will officiate and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. Christine Oliver of Hogansville and Mrs. Betty Smith of Hawthorne, N.Y.; two step-grandchildren, Mrs. Leslie Carney of Hawthorne and Dane Smith of Seattle, Wash.; four step-great-grandchildren; two nieces, and one nephew.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Larry Wayne Wall
Mr. Larry Wayne Wall, 65, of Newnan, died Friday, May 4, 2001, at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Wall was born November 8, 1935, in Dover, Fla. He was a retired engineer for CSX Railroad, and served in the United States National Guard. Mr. Wall was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.
A funeral will be held today, Monday, April 7, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Ministers John Hobbs and Warren Wall will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Keith Adams, Rick Harris, Christopher Wall and Travis Wall.
Surviving are his wife, Bettie L. Wall of Newnan; children Lisa K. Wall, Larry Wesley Wall, and Michael Wayne Wall, all of Newnan; sister Linda Frank of Tampa, Fla.; brothers Warren Wall of Red Bay, Ala., Homer "Jack" Wall of Dover, and Wendell Wall of Porterville, Calif.; and grandchildren Travis Wayne Wall and Christopher Michael Wall, both of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Lucille B. Harris
Mrs. Lucille Burson Harris, 86, of Hogansville, died Friday, May 4, 2001 at Hospice LaGrange.
The funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 6 at Antioch Baptist Church in Hogansville. The Reverand Wesley Boatman and Mr. Roy Wright will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Pallbearers will be Buck Jones, James Jones, Charles Jones, Williams Jones, Polk Burson and Pat Kochanowski. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Jones, Michael Jones and Joseph Jones.
Mrs. Harris was born August 23, 1914 in Troup County, daughter of the late William Polk Burson and the late Emma Thompson Burson. She lived in Hogansville most of her life and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and the Amazing Grace Sunday School class. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Harris.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Jones of Hogansville; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Louise Burson of Hogansville and Mrs. Elizabeth Burson of Douglasville; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Osie Slaton
Mr. Osie Slaton, 81, of College Street, Luthersville, Ga., died May 1, 2001 at Alvista Care Home.
A funeral will be Saturday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church on Jonesmill Road, Woodbury, Ga with remains placed in state at 1 p.m. The Rev. Byron Deed, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Slaton was son of the late West and Della Slaton. He was born April 8, 1920 in Meriwether County. He married the late Mrs. Opal Lee Griggs-Slaton and they had seven children.
Surviving are children, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Turner (Barbara) of Newnan, Miss Brenda Slaton of Luthersville, Ga., Jerry Slaton of Morrow, Ga., Walter Larry Slaton of LaGrange, Ga., Joe L. Slaton of Forrest Park, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Gary Slaton (Gwen) of Jonesboro, Ga.; sisters, Carlene Clark of Woodbury, Ga., Florence Slaton of Washington, D. C., Elise Murray of Jonesboro, Ga.; brother, Roy Slaton of Greenville, Ga.; sister-in-law, Florene Griggs of Luthersville, Ga.; a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 2 p.m. prior to the funeral Saturday.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Ethel A. Houston
Mrs. Ethel Attaway Houston, 84, of Grantville, Ga., died Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at Starcrest Convalescent Center in Newnan.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 4 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Jimmie L. Willis will officiate and burial will be in Grantville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Smith, Thomas East, Craig Haynes, Michael Smith, Matthew Haynes and Rick Minton.
Mrs. Attaway was born December 7, 1916 in Coweta County, daughter of the late Bert and Elizabeth Morrison Attaway. A lifelong resident of Coweta County, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Grantville, was retired from Grantville Mills after 30 years of service, and was the wife of the late William T. Houston.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie and Charles Clampett of Newnan and Janice and Charles East of Grantville; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Smith and Mrs. Mary Payne, both of Newnan; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Reba Sue Parks
Mrs. Reba Sue Parks, 70, of Lambert Road, Whitesburg, Ga., died April 30, 2001 at Newnan Hospital.
A housewife, she was born April 17, 1931 in West Virginia.
A memorial serivce will be held at Starcrest of Newnan on Wednesday, May 9 at 3 p.m. Susan Thomasson will officiate.
Surviving are her husband Luvern Parks of Crossville, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eric E. (Cindy) McKibben and Mr. and Mrs. John S. (Lisa) McKibben, all of Whitesburg, Ga.; sisters, Lora Cones, Charleston, WV, Violet Kirk, Atlantic Beach, FL, Rosetta McCormick, Crossville, TN, Crystal Stephenson, Deltona, FL, Kathleen Stephenson, Kingston, WV; grandchildren, Hannah McKibben, Matthew McKibben and Rudy McKibben, all of Whitesburg.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Osie Slaton
Mr. Osie Slaton, 81, of College Street, Luthersville, Ga., died May 1, 2001 at Alvista Care Home.
A funeral will be Saturday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Church on Jonesmill Road, Woodbury, Ga with remains placed in state at 1 p.m. The Rev. Byron Deed, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Slaton was son of the late West and Della Slaton. He was born April 8, 1920 in Meriwether County. He married the late Mrs. Opal Lee Griggs-Slaton and they had seven children.
Surviving are children, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Turner (Barbara) of Newnan, Miss Brenda Slaton of Luthersville, Ga., Jerry Slaton of Morrow, Ga., Walter Larry Slaton of LaGrange, Ga., Joe L. Slaton of Forrest Park, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Gary Slaton (Gwen) of Jonesboro, Ga.; sisters, Carlene Clark of Woodbury, Ga., Florence Slaton of Washington, D. C., Elise Murray of Jonesboro, Ga.; brother, Roy Slaton of Greenville, Ga.; sister-in-law, Florene Griggs of Luthersville, Ga.; a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 2 p.m. prior to the funeral Saturday.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Jerry L. Burke
Mr. Jerry Lee Burke, 22, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, May 2, 2001 of injuries received in an automobile accident in Troup County.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Calvary Family Worship Center in Mountville. The Rev. Carl Knowles will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Mr. Burke was born May 22, 1978 in LaGrange and was a lifelong resident of Troup County. He was a member of Calvary Family Worship Center.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Valerie Dawson Burke of LaGrange; mother, Mrs. Irene Dunlap Burke of West Point; six brothers, Danny Burke and Donald Toney, both of Hogansville, Andy Burke, Michael Toney and Karl Toney, all of LaGrange, Donnie Ray Burke of West Point; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Nellie Mae Carr
Mrs. Nellie Mae Carr, 74, of Atlanta, Ga., died April 22, 2001 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
A funeral was held April 28 at Hines Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Lucas officiating. Burial was in Kennedy Memorial Gardens, Ellenwood, Ga.
Mrs. Carr was born March 2, 1927 to Calvin and Blanche Lucas. She attended Young Street Elementary and Washington High School where she graduated. She worked 35 years at Scripto Manufacturing Plant where whe retired. A marriage was formed with the late Robert Carr, he preceded her in death after 35 years of marriage. Nellie had two sons, the late Robert Carr Jr. and the late Jarrell Carr; and one daughter, Jackie Elliot. She leaves behind a son-in-law, Sam Elliot; and grandson Zerious Jordan; sister, Ethel Speed of Chicago, Ill. and a host of other relatives and friends.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Aubrey L. Johnson
Graveside services for Mr. Aubrey L. Johnson will be held Saturday, May 5, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Turin Memorial Garden with Dr. Harry H. Barrow officiating.
Mr. Johnson was formerly from Turin. He was retired from the United States Army, having served during World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Lois P. Johnson of Orlando, Florida; sister, Beaulah H. Reese of Atlanta, GA, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Janette Emily McKenzie
Mrs. Janette Emily McKenzie, 88, of Pleasant Ridge Road, Carrollton, Ga. died Tuesday, May 1, 2001.
She is survived by her husband of more than 62 years, Jackson Oswald "J. O." McKenzie.
Mrs. McKenzie was born in Carroll County November 3, 1912, the daughter of the late Lem Alvin Gordon and Lula Walker Gordon. She was a member of the Stripling Chapel church, which whe attended all of her life. She had worked at Lawler's Hosiery Mill.
In addition to her husband, she is survivied by brother and sisters-in-law, Harold and Susie Gordon, Dorothy Gordon, Ruth McDowell and Lorene McKenzie, all of Carrollton and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Pauline Sharp, Myrl Scales; brothers, Watson Gordon, Grady Gordon, Donald Gordon, Seryle Gordon and Alvin Gordon.
A funeral will be Thursday, May 3, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Stripling Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Laurie Moeller officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:30 until 2 p.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Pallbearers include Mark Foster, David Sharp, Tracy Gordon, Doug Worley, Larry McKenzie and Jim Hughes.
Honorary pallbearers are Max Maxwell, Burl McLain, W. G. Strickland Jr., Roy Archer and Joe Bell.
Burial will be in Carroll Memory Gardens.
Almon Funeral Home, Carrollton, Ga.
Mr. James P. Parker
Mr. James P. Parker, 91, of Middleburg, Florida, and a former resident of Greenville and Luthersville, Ga., died Tuesday, May 1, 2001 at Doctor's Lake Healthcare Center in Orange Park, Florida.
A funeal will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 4 at Miracle Way Baptist Church in Senoia. The Rev. Roland Ayers and the Rev. Terry Calhoun will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
Mr. Parker was born January 3, 1910 in Vienna, son of the late James and Mary Anders Parker. A longtime resident of Meriwether County, he was a retired used car dealer, was a member of Miracle Way Baptist Church and had made his home in Middleburg for the past six months.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Hale of Middleburg and Mrs. Earline Parker of Forest Park; son, William E. parker of Luthersville; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Reba Sue Parks
Mrs. Reba Sue Parks, 70, of Lambert Road, Whitesburg, Ga., died Monday, April 30, 2001 at Newnan Hospital in Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Parks was born April 17, 1931 in Karr County, West Virginia. She was housewife and Pentecostal Church member.
A funeral will be held at Starcrest of Newnan on Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at 3 p.m.
Surviving are her husband, Luvern Parks of Crossville, Tennessee; son, John S. McKibben of Whitesburg, Ga.; sisters, Lora Cones of Charleston, WV, Violet Kirk of Atlantic Beach, FL, Rosetta McCormick of Crossville, TN, Crystal Stephenson of Deltona, FL, Kathleen Stephenson, Kingston, WV; grandchildren, Hannah McKibben, Matthew McKibben and Rudy McKibben, all of Whitesburg, Ga.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Osie Slaton
Mr. Osie Slaton, 79, of Luthersville, Ga., died May 1, 2001 at Alvista Health Care.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Jonathan Ashley Young
Mr. Jonathan Ashley Young, 47, of Bevin Drive, Macon, Ga., died April 26, 2001 at Atlanta Medical Center.
A funeral was April 20 at Hines Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Benjamin E. V. Lett, pastor of First Baptist Church of Macon, officiating. He served as a medic in the United States Air Force and fulfilled dcuties in the USAF Reserve. He worked many years in the field of broadcasting, journalism thorughout the Southeast as a licensed radio operator, sales production staff and assistant engineer. He was an enthusiastic sports fan. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Macon State College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia State University. He was currently employed as a school teacher at Grady High School in Atlanta.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gwenever M. Young; children, Terri Marion of Macon; mother, Mrs. Cordelia Vaughn Yougn of Winston Salem, NC; brother, Mr. Troy Allen (Lori) Young III of St. Louis, Missouri; sisters, Cynthia Annette Young and Leah (Uko) Young Equere, all of San Antonio, Texas; Godfather and friend, Mr. Harrison T. Wadsworth of Atlanta and a host of other relatives and friends.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Sara King Herndon
Mrs. Sara King Herndon of Cleveland, Ga. and formerly of Atlanta, died April 30, 2001.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Gwen) Portwood, Atlanta; sister, Mrs. Bess Verrill, Fayetteville; brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph (Hazel) King, Helen, Ga.; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Randy and Liz Portwood, Atlanta; Mr. Andrew Portwood, Atlanta, Rev. and Mrs. Charles and Alicia Davis, Spartanburg, S.C.; seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be Thursday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at graveside, Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church, 4301 Highway 70, Roscoe, Ga. in north Coweta County. The Rev. Charles Davis will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make donations to Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home and Thursday at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Andrews Chapel.
Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, 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, Shelley Landrum of Newnan, Nita Graham of Tampa, Florida; niece, Anna Williams of Newnan; several cousins.
The family was receiving friends at Jones Funeral home 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 27. A funeral was 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at St. George Catholic Church on Roscoe Road with the Rev. Monsignor Leo P. Herbert officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Serving as pallbearers were Rob Fowler, Wink Welch, Super Phillips, John Michael Dunn, Rob Cason and Greg Letourneau.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Johnnie W. Carr
Mr. Johnnie W. Carr, 79, of Springdale Drive, LaGrange, died Thursday, April 19, 2001 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Mr. Carr was born Aug. 27, 1921 in LaGrange, son of the late John Albert and Gertrude Turner Carr. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.
Mr. Carr was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II. He had lived in LaGrange most of his life and was a member of Mountville United Methodist Church.
A funeral was held April 22 in the chapel of Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home in LaGrange with Dr. William Conine, Rev. Winston Skinner and Dr. George R. Sinclair Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery at Alvaton.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice Connally Carr of LaGrange; daughter, Sherry Carr Robbins of Oneonta, Ala.; sons, Walter Carr of Jacksonville, Fla., Freddie Carr of Peachtree City; grandchildren, Shane Carr, Cheri' Murphy, Michael Carr, Cynthia Haygood, Vince Robbins, Kevin Robbins; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to The National Parkinsons Foundation, 1501 N. W. 9th Ave., Miami, FL 33136.
Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home, LaGrange.
Mr. Karl Daniel
Mr. Karl Daniel, 33, of Atlanta, Ga. died April 25, 2001.
Mr. Daniel was born August 12, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a member of the New Beginnings Full Gospel Baptist Church in Decatur, Ga.
A funeral will be Tuesday, May 1 at 2 p.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Newnan with Bishop James H. Morton as eulogist, assisted by Pastor Jared A. Hill and other ministers. Burial will be in Heard Wesley Methodist Church cemetery in Franklin, Ga. Family friends will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Emma S. Daniel; sisters, Glenda Geter and Suzette Daniel; brothers, W. L. Daniel, Raymond Daniel and Mack C. Daniel; nephews, Darien C. Daniel and Traylor P. Geter; nieces, LaTrisha Daniel and Amber N. Mathews; a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Dewey Smith
Mr. Robert Dewey Smith, 75, of Hogansville, died Sunday, April 29, 2001 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 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.
Mr. Smith was born October 27, 1925 in Habersham County, son of the late Elbert and Addie Powers Smith. A former resident of Gwinnett County, he had lived in Hogansville since 1987 and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran and was a member of the Hogansville Senior Center.
Surviving are two daughters, Miss Alice Smith and Miss Lisa Smith, both of Hogansville; and one sister, Mrs. Allene Waters of Newnan.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Cleo Strickland
Mrs. Mary Cleo Strickland of Highway 85, Alvaton, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Strickland was born in Cobb County, daughter of the late Hardy and Dora Murphy Bailey. She was a homemaker and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Mrs. Strickland was preceded in death by her son, Carl Banks.
Services were held April 26 in the chapel of Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home in Woodbury with Rev. Winston Skinner officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Evelyn Evans.
Interment followed at Alvaton Baptist Church Cemetery with Edward Argroves, Fay Bassett, Bobby Bishop, Johnny Caldwell, P. J. Calhoun and Harrell McFarlin serving as pallbearers.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Strickland of Alvaton; daughter, Charlene Bloodsworth of Atlanta; son, James C. Banks of Lithia Springs; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Home, Woodbury.
