Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Ella Gay Parks MacNabb
Mrs. Ella Gay Parks MacNabb, 86, of Newnan, died August 28, 2001 at her home.
Mrs. MacNabb was born on March 28, 1915 in the home where she died, one of three children of the late Joseph William Parks and the late Rubie Lovejoy Parks, both of Newnan.
Mrs. MacNabb graduated from Newnan High School and attended the University of Georgia, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She was employed at The Newnan Times-Herald for more than 30 years, serving as bookkeeper and as editor of the feature page "Today."
Mrs. MacNabb, who was the granddaughter of a circuit-riding Methodist minister, was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Newnan. Her name was placed on the cradle roll of the church on the date of her birth. For many years she served as treasurer of the church and as a teacher of Sunday School.
A funeral will be Friday, August 31 at 11 a.m. at graveside in the older section of Oak Hill Cemetery (old Presbyterian cemetery) in Newnan, with the Reverend Gary Parrish officiating. Family pallbearers include Dr. Malcolm H. Cole Jr., W. Parks Cole, John L. Cole, H. Pickens Parks, Dr. Joseph W. Parks III, Dr. Boyd L. Parks, John W. Spears and James M. Kelley.
Surviving are sons, Dr. George M. MacNabb Jr. of Newnan, Joseph P. MacNabb of Newnan and William C. MacNabb of Decatur, Ga.; grandchildren, Dr. Lisa MacNabb McGregor of Cordova, Tennessee, Benjamin H. MacNabb of Newnan, Mrs. Amy MacNabb Hughes of Newnan, Kathryn Patricia MacNabb of Newnan, Mary Elizabeth MacNabb of Newnan, Rachel L. MacNabb of Atlanta, Joseph Parks MacNabb Jr. of Newnan, Mrs. Rebecca MacNabb Eyre of Calgary, Canada, Mrs. Sandra MacNabb Perry of Decatur and Emily C. MacNabb of Decatur; five great-grandchildren.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Make memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Douglas Pizar
Mr. Douglas Pizar of Peachtree City will be remembered at a memorial service Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. Pastor John Weber will officiate.
Surviving are son, Mr. Scott Pizar, Newnan; daughter, Mrs. Nicole (Jeff) Pizar Rainey of Newnan; grandchildren, Natalie Brooke Pizar, Malakhi Alexander Pizar, Harley Pizar Rainey, Seth Jackson Rainey; mother, Mrs. Yvette Pizar, Peachtree City; brother, Mr. Mike (Gail) Pizar, Peachtree City.
Carl J. Mowell and Son, Peachtree City, Ga.
Mrs. Sara Ellen Ritchie
Mrs. Sara Ellen Ritchie, 72, of Fond du Lac, WI, died at her home August 27, 2001 following an 18-month battle with cancer.
She was born Sara Ellen Young on June 20, 1929 in Newnan, Ga. She graduated from Newnan High School in Newnan in 1945 and attended the University of Georgia from 1946 to 50. She began teaching elementary school in 1953-54 in Coweta County. In 1971 she graduated with a B.S. in education from Iowa State University and began teaching in Nevada, Iowa. She received a Master's Degree in Education Administration in 1978 and began a new career as an elementary school principal at Lincoln Elementary School in Newton, Iowa. She moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin where she served as principal at Chegwin Elementary School from 1984 until her retirement in 1977. She was named Principal of the Year in 1985. After retirement from the Fond du Lac School District she supervised student teachers at Marian College until last year.
She was an active promoter of public education and childhood reading. She participated in many service and professional organizations including the Red Cross, Soroptomists, American Association of University Women, Phi Delta Kappa, International Reading Association, Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, Retired Teachers Association, National Education Association, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
She is survived by four sons and their spouses, Bruce and Jennifer Ritchie of Riverside Iowa, Mark Ritchie and Nancy Gaschott of Minneapolis, MN, Neil Ritchie and Jean Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, and David Ritchie and Anne Matthews of New York City; sisters, Jacqulyn (Jackie) Beard of Villa Rica, Georgia, and Dell Young Felton of Columbus, Ga.; four nieces, two nephews and two grandchildren, Edward and Joanna Ritchie, and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra Thomas and Curtis Rogers young, her sister Florrie Young Melton and a granddaughter Rachel Ritchie.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Zacherl funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, WI.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Ellen and Rachel Ritchie Scholarship Fund, Advancement Office, Marian College, 45 S. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
Zacherl Funeral Home, Fond du Lac, WI.
Mr. Hubert Hendricks
Mr. Hubert Hendricks, 70, of Franklin, Ga., died Aug. 25, 2001, at his residence.
Mr. Hendricks was born in Heard County, Ga., on March 2, 1931, to the late Dewey Hendricks and Gladys Yarborough Hendricks. He was retired from the textile industry, and was a faithful member of the Bethel Christian Church. He was a loving husband and father. Mr. Hendricks was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Betty Jean Blanks.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Bethel Christian Church in the Glenn Community of Heard County with the Revs. Daryl Scott and Kenneth Johnson officiating. Mr. Henry Allen, long time friend of Mr. Hendricks, offered a brief eulogy. Debbie Pike and Pat Lipham provided music. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers were Brian Putzek, Sonny Lindenmuth, Ted Brown, Justin Brown, Leeland Chandler and Jim Bishop.
Mr. Hendricks is survived by his wife, Winnie Fred Barnes Hendricks; one daughter, Birtha Powell; two sons, Bobby and Jonny Hendricks; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, all of Franklin, Ga.; two brothers, Curtis Hendricks of Franklin, Ga., and Hollis Hendricks of Carrollton, Ga.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mrs. Ella Gay Parks MacNabb
Mrs. Ella Gay Parks MacNabb, 86, of Newnan, died August 28, 2001 at her home.
Mrs. MacNabb was born on March 28, 1915 in the home where she died, one of three children of the late Joseph William Parks and the late Rubie Lovejoy Parks, both of Newnan.
Mrs. MacNabb graduated from Newnan High School and attended the University of Georgia, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She was employed at The Newnan Times-Herald for more than 30 years, serving as bookkeeper and as editor of the feature page "Today."
Mrs. MacNabb, who was the granddaughter of a circuit-riding Methodist minister, was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church of Newnan. Her name was placed on the cradle roll of the church on the date of her birth. For many years she served as treasurer of the church and as a teacher of Sunday School.
A funeral will be Friday, August 31 at 11 a.m. at graveside in the older section of Oak Hill Cemetery (old Presbyterian cemetery) in Newnan, with the Reverend Gary Parrish officiating. Family pallbearers include Dr. Malcolm H. Cole Jr., W. Parks Cole, John L. Cole, H. Pickens Parks, Dr. Joseph W. Parks III, Dr. Boyd L. Parks, John W. Spears and James M. Kelley.
Surviving are sons, Dr. George M. MacNabb Jr. of Newnan, Joseph P. MacNabb of Newnan and William C. MacNabb of Decatur, Ga.; grandchildren, Dr. Lisa MacNabb McGregor of Cordova, Tennessee, Benjamin H. MacNabb of Newnan, Mrs. Amy MacNabb Hughes of Newnan, Kathryn Patricia MacNabb of Newnan, Mary Elizabeth MacNabb of Newnan, Rachel L. MacNabb of Atlanta, Joseph Parks MacNabb Jr. of Newnan, Mrs. Rebecca MacNabb Eyre of Calgary, Canada, Mrs. Sandra MacNabb Perry of Decatur and Emily C. MacNabb of Decatur; five great-grandchildren.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Make memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Velma Lucille Parris
Mrs. Velma Lucille Parris, 83, of Doraville, died Tuesday, August 28, 2001, at Tucker Nursing Home.
Mrs. Parris was born to John T. Wilson and Fannie P. Wilson on April 29, 1918. She married Ernest Albert Parris in Atlanta in 1933.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30, in the chapel of Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Shannon officiating. Burial will follow at College Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the parlor of Jones Funeral Home.
Mrs. Parris is survived by her sons, Horace J. Parris, Johnny M. Parris; daughters, Betty Parris, Nora Mae Dalton; sisters, Bessie May Wilson, Gladys Wilson; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Douglas
Pizar
Mr. Douglas Pizar of Peachtree City will be remembered at a memorial service Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. Pastor John Weber will officiate.
Surviving are son, Mr. Scott Pizar, Newnan; daughter, Mrs. Nicole (Jeff) Pizar Rainey of Newnan; grandchildren, Natalie Brooke Pizar, Malakhi Alexander Pizar, Harley Pizar Rainey, Seth Jackson Rainey; mother, Mrs. Yvette Pizar, Peachtree City; brother, Mr. Mike (Gail) Pizar, Peachtree City.
Carl J. Mowell and Son, Peachtree City, Ga.
Mrs. Sara Ellen Ritchie
Mrs. Sara Ellen Ritchie, 72, of Fond du Lac, WI, died at her home August 27, 2001 following an 18-month battle with cancer.
She was born Sara Ellen Young on June 20, 1929 in Newnan, Ga. She graduated from Newnan High School in Newnan in 1945 and attended the University of Georgia from 1946 to 50. She began teaching elementary school in 1953-54 in Coweta County. In 1971 she graduated with a B.S. in education from Iowa State University and began teaching i Nevada, Iowa. She received a Master's Degree in Education Administration in 1978 and began a new career as an elementary school principal at Lincoln Elementary School in Newton, Iowa. She moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin where she served as principal at Chegwin Elementary School from 1984 until her retirement in 1977. She was named Principal of the Year in 1985. After retirement from the Fond du Lac School District she supervised student teachers at Marian College until last year.
She was an active promoter of public education and childhood reading. She participated in many service and professional organizations including the Red Cross, Soroptomists, American Association of University Women, Phi Delta Kappa, International Reading Association, Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, Retired Teachers Association, National Education Association, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
She is survived by four sons and their spouses, Bruce and Jennifer Ritchie of Riverside Iowa, Mark Ritchie and Nancy Gaschott of Minneapolis, MN, Neil Ritchie and Jean Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, and David Ritchie and Anne Matthews of New York City; sisters, Jacqulyn (Jackie) Beard of Villa Rica, Georgia, and Dell Young Felton of Columbus, Ga.; four nieces, two nephews and two grandchildren, Edward and Joanna Ritchie, and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezra Thomas and Curtis Rogers young, her sister Florrie Young Melton and a granddaughter Rachel Ritchie.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Zacherl funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, WI.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Ellen and Rachel Ritchie Scholarship Fund, Advancement Office, Marian College, 45 S. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935.
Zacherl Funeral Home, Fond du Lac, WI.
Mr. Harvey Alton Norton
Mr. Harvey Alton Norton, 76, of Harris Road, Newnan, died Monday, August 27, 2001 at Dogwood Health & Rehab in Fairburn.
He was born April 29, 1925 in Douglas County, Ga. to the late John Conner Norton and Mattie Idora Willis Norton. He retired from Bonnell Company and was a member of Happy Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy & Bobby Anderson and Sarah & Pete Pope, all of Newnan, and Marie and Paul Charette of Marietta, Ga.; sister, Mae Johnson of Carrollton; one brother, Ralph Norton of Douglasville; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be Thursday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. at Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel with Rev. Danny Wilson officiating.
Burial will be in the Happy Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Carroll County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, August 29 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Mills Monroe Tuttle Jr.
Mr. Mills Monroe Tuttle Jr., 87, of Rosebud Road, Loganville, Ga., died Saturday, August 25, 2001 at Silver Leaf Inc.
Mr. Tuttle was born January 22, 1914 in Charlotte, North Carolina and was an engineer.
A funeral will be held at graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Roscoe Road in Newnan, on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 11 a.m.
Surviving are his son, Mills M. Tuttle III of Loganville, Ga.; and brother, R. Erskine Tuttle, Wilmington, DE; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Julia Bowers
Mrs. Julia Bowers, 83, of Lundy Street, Newnan, died Sunday, August 26, 2001 at her residence.
Mrs. Bowers was born June 28, 1918 in Coweta County. She was the widow of Arnold Bowers, a 35-year educator in the Coweta County School System, and they were married for 42 years. She worked as a bookkeeper for the county school system, retiring after 25 years. She was a member of the "Never Grow Old Club," an AARP member, member of "Senior Friends," and member of the Newnan Presbyterian Church for 49 years.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Harry Barrow and Rev. Meg Jackson Clark officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Newnan Presbyterian Church at 38 Greenville Street, Newnan, Ga. 30263.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Susie and Richard E. Daniel, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Katie and Robert L. Poppell of Grovetown, Ga.; sister Virginia Talley of Newnan; grandchildren John Daniel of St. Petersburg, Fla., Rick Daniel of Belleuve, WA, and Rob and Alex Poppell of Grovetown, Ga.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Willie James Harper
Mr. Willie James Harper, 50, of Newnan, husband of Mrs. Shirley Harper, died Friday, August 24, 2001 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
A funeral will be Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. at All Souls Church of God in Christ, 688 Hwy. 29 North. The Rev. C. Connally, pastor, will officiate. Remains will be placed in state at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Eastview Memorial Garden.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence 118 Warren Road, Newnan, at noon.
Mr. Harper was born Feb. 15, 1951 in Atlanta, Ga. to Willie Mae Tolbert and the late Robert Harper. He was reared in Hartwell, Ga. He was a welder by trade.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Shirley Harper, an employee of the Coweta County Health Department; two sons, Raymond Collins (Rhonda), Dontavius "Mann" Shepherd; two daughters, Rhea Hill (Kyran), KayRhea "Co Co" Shepherd; two granddaughters, Jada and Khala Hill; brothers, Mandrew Tolbert (Sharon), Stanley Tolbert (Manlyn); sisters, Mayrann Freeman, Laretia Hill (Howard), Cassie Tolbert (Lewis), Turea Ingram (Leon), Gwen Gay (Ron), Tempest Ward (Marty), Harriet Tolbert, Vickie Parks (Ronnie), Vivan Brentley; 14 brothers-in-law; 13 sisters-in-law; mother-in-law Mary Richards; a host of other relatives and friends.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. James K. Reese
Mr. James K. Reese, 90, of Roscoe Road, Newnan, Ga., died Monday, August 27, 2001 at a local hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Reese; a brother, David Reese of Florida.
In accordance with his wishes, the body was cremated.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. James Elliot Otwell, Jr.
Mr. James Elliot Otwell, Jr., 46, died at his home.
Mr. Otwell was born July 24, 1955.
A grave-side service will be held Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at 4 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Mansel Carpenter will officiate. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday at McKoon Funeral Home.
Surviving are his father, James E. Otwell, Sr., and his aunt, Bernice Walker, both of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jessie A. Ellington
Mrs. Jessie Attaway Ellington, 92, of Grantville, died Thursday, August 23, 2001 at Franklin Healthcare Center.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Stanley Rogers and the Rev. Darris Baker will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Attaway, Douglas Attaway, Charlie Watts, Dan Attaway, Ronnie Attaway and Richard Attaway.
Mrs. Ellington was born December 28, 1908 in Coweta County, daughter of the late Charlie Wayne Attaway and the late Laura Jones Attaway. She was a lifelong resident of Coweta County and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Grantville. She was retired from Grantville Mills and was the wife of the late Roy L. Ellington.
Surviving are sister, Mrs. Myrtle Watts of Griffin; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Tina M. Chase
Mrs. Tina M. Chase, 42, of 105 South Street, Carrollton, Ga., died Aug. 20, 2001, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
Mrs. Chase was born in Newnan and was a lifelong resident of Georgia.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on the grounds behind the Honors house, at the State University of West Georgia, 1600 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA. on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m. The family is asking for friends who would like, to say a fond remembrance of Tina during the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alice's House, P.O. Box 1596, Carrollton, Ga. 30116; 770-834-1116. Alice's House is a community-based group home for children from troubled families. Or donations may be made to Hospice Care, P.O. Box 1136, Carrollton, Ga. 30117; 770-214-2355. Hospice Care provides holistic assistance for patients with life limiting illnesses.
Mrs. Chase is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Chase; one son, Kerry Christopher Chase; her father, Oree Moore Jr.; her mother, Pauline G. Moore; one brother, Oree Moore III; one sister-in-law, Diane Moore; and one nephew, Mason Alexander Moore.
Cremation Society of the South, Smyrna, Ga.
Mr. Lonnie Curtis Williamson
Mr. Lonnie Curtis Williamson, 79, of Rolling Hills Estate, Newnan, Ga., died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001, at Emory University Hospital.
Mr. Williamson was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Heard County, Ga. He served in the Army in World War II and was retired from Royal Molded Products. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be Friday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Rev. F.D. McWhorter officiating. Pallbearers are James Brown, Ray Dewberry, Donald Lyle, James McMichael, Eddie Norton and Tommy Norton.
Visitation will be at Hillcrest Chapel on Thursday, Aug. 23, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Sunnyside Baptist Church, 255 Greenville St., Newnan, Ga. 30263.
Mr. Williamson is survived by his wife, Doris Williamson; and son, Ronald Williamson, both of Newnan; 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Laura Gwen Roberto
Mrs. Laura Gwen Roberto, 63, of Franklin, Ga., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2001, at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Roberto was born to Claude Thorton Lloyd and Rosa Geneva Tatum Lloyd in Ware County, Ga., on Sept. 14, 1937. Mrs. Roberto demonstrated her artistic ability in interior design and handmade baskets, and was an avid golfer and bowler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Frank Ralph Roberto.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001, at Jones Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will immediately follow the visitation at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Paul Dennis officiating.
Mrs. Roberto is survived by her sons, Gregory Adams of Franklin, Douglas and Diana Adams of Newnan; brother, J.K. Lloyd of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Helen Sapp of Brunswick, Ga.; and 10 grandchildren.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Opal Lee Johnson Collier
Mrs. Opal Lee Johnson Collier of Atlanta died on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at South Fulton Medical Center Hospital in East Point, Ga.
Mrs. Johnson was born Oct. 10, 1919, in Meriwether County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester (Arie) Johnson. She joined the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Haralson, Ga. Mrs. Johnson is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Horace Collier, her son, Mr. Johnny L. Brittin, two sisters and one brother.
Celebration of life for Mrs. Johnson will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at 12 p.m. at the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Haralson, Ga., with Rev. Johnny C. Strickland, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. L.C. Britt, pastor, Norwert Hills, Jr. Burial is in the church cemetery. Pallbearers are nieces and flower bearers are nephews.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by one sister, Mrs. Tommie Lou (Olin) Watson of Senoia; one brother, Mr. Grady Johnson of Atlanta; one granddaughter, Ms. Kim W. Brittin; three great-grandchildren, Johneathia Williams, Jenny Brittin and Jeremy Brittin; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary H. Brittin; two brother-in-laws, Mr. Olin Watson and Mr. Virgil Jackson; a host of nieces and nephews and friends. Special thanks to her "adopted" family and friends at the Abernathy Tower, Atlanta, and her two nieces, "her angels," Mrs. Ollie Hill and Mrs. Mary Hill for the love and care they gave her.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc.
Ms. Kim Denise Bolton
Ms. Kim Denise Bolton, 43, of Bittersweet Lane, Newnan, died Saturday, August 18, 2001.
A funeral will be Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. at the St. John A.M.E. Church, West Campbellton Street, Fairburn, Ga. with Rev. Keith D. Lawrence pastor officiating, assisted by the Rev. Andre Child, Rev. Andrew Moore. Burial in Eastview Cemetery in Newnan.
She was born Dec. 20, 1957 to Clinton S. and Eula M. Bolton. She graduated from Newnan High School in 1975 and went on to graduate from Clark College in Atlanta, Ga. She was employed with Robinson-Humphrey Financial Company and was an active member of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fairburn, Ga. At St. John she served on the Steward Board and was a member of several choirs -- the Prophetic Voices of Praise, the Women's Ensemble and the Mass Choir. She was also a member of the Word of Life Chorale and served as the Choir's Business Manager. During her time at St. John, she was part of the Singles' Ministry and the Women's Ministry. For several years she gave tremendous leadership as chairperson for Women's Day. Ms. Bolton was honored as Lay Person of the Year.
Kim Bolton was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She was licensed to preach through the Atlanta North Georgia Conference-South Atlanta District of the A.M.E. Church Sixth District.
Surviving are her son, Ashford Dean Bolton; parents, Clinton S. and Eula M. Bolton Sr.; brother, Captain Clinton S. Bolton Jr. (LaWanda M.); nephew, Clinton S. Bolton III; niece, Mckenzie C. Bolton; many other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mr. William Clifford "Doc" Ferrell
Mr. William Clifford "Doc" Ferrell, 86, of Sprayberry Road, Newnan, Ga., died Sunday, August 19, 2001 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Mr. Ferrell was born March 23, 1915 in Coweta County, Georgia, son of the late William C. and Lomie Garner Ferrell. He was retired from the former Weddington Chevrolet as parts manager. A veteran, he served in the Army in World War II. He was a member of First Christian Church and a 50-year member of Coweta Lodge #60 Free and Accepted Masons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Joel Upshaw.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at McKoon Funeral Home chapel Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. Minister Clay Henry will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Eunice Frances Ferrell; daughter, Connie Upshaw; grandchildren, Jason Upshaw and his wife Allison and Liane Upshaw; nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Franklin Singleton
Mr. Franklin Singleton of Peachtree City died August 18, 2001.
Surviving are daughters, Ms. Shelley Singleton and Ms. Lauren Singleton, both of Sharpsburg; along with their mother, Mrs. Holly Moulder, also of Sharpsburg; his mother, Mrs. Sarah Singleton Davis, Peachtree City; father, Mr. Wendell Lewis Singleton, Peachtree City; sister, Mrs. Rhonda Singleton Kuhn, Lovejoy; long-time companion, Ms. Carol Hays, Fayetteville; two nephews.
A funeral will be Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Pastor Calvin Smith officiating. Burial in Westminster Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, Ga.
Miss Etta Mae Zimmerman
Miss Etta Mae Zimmerman, 94, of Marshallville, and a former resident of Hogansville, Ga., died Sunday, August 19, 2001 at the Oaks Nursing Home in Marshallville.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 21 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Danny Sweet will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Miss Zimmerman was born September 26, 1906 in Cleburne County, Alabama, daughter of the late John Morgan Zimmerman and the late Sara Barker Zimmerman. She lived in Hogansville most of her life, was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Hogansville, and retired from Uniroyal, Inc. after more than 40 years of service. She was an original organizer of the East Newnan Association Reunion.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Wanda and Jake Bartlett of Marshallville, with whom she had lived for the past five years.
Flowers will be accepted, or contributions in memory of Miss Zimmerman may be made to St. James United Methodist Church.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Ms. Kim Denise Bolton
Ms. Kim Denise Bolton, 43, of Newnan, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Bolton.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Ms. Opal L. Collier
Ms. Opal L. Collier of Senoia died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at South Fulton Medical Center in East Point.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Miss Alexandria "Lexie" Shoemake
Miss Alexandria Gabrielle Shoemake, 1 year and 9 months, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton.
Lexie, as she was known to her family, was born with Leigh's Disease. During her short life, she was a joy to all who were privileged enough to be around her. She was always laughing and smiling and touching people's hearts, and will be missed very much. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jerry Daniel.
A funeral was held Sunday, Aug. 19. 2001, at Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. David Clay officiated, and burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are her mother Shannon Daniel and her husband Gerald Horsley of Whitesburg and her father Michael Shoemake and Maria Robles of Fruithurst, Ala.; sisters, Kourtney Ann Robinson and Jaylan Daniel of Whitesburg and Kelsey Dawn Shoemake of Villa Rica; grandmother Charlene Perry and her husband Paul Perry of Newnan, Steve Shoemake of Carrollton, and Virginia Clay of Fruithurst; great-grandparents Ronald and Virginia Orr and Ricky and Joyce Arrington; and cousins Greg Dewberry, Stacy Hull, and Katrina Scales.
Jones Funeral Home.
