Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Winnie Lenore Thomaston
Mrs. Winnie Lenore Kendrick Thomaston, 78, of Franklin, died at her home Friday after many years of declining health.
Mrs. Thomaston was born June 11, 1923, the daughter of Will Kendrick and Willie Mae Bradley Kendrick. She was a housewife, mother and member of the Centralhatchee Baptist Church.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. today from the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin with the Revs. Jimmy Henry and Wayne Webb officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverdale Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs Thomaston will lie in state at the funeral home until the funeral time.
Survivors are two daughters, Sue Presley of Franklin and Sarah Sample of Fayetteville; two sons, Nathan Thomaston of Franklin and Hudson Thomaston of Carrollton; one sister, Virginia Thrower of Carrollton; one brother, Albert Kendrick of Franklin; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Velma Strickland Eanes
Mrs. Velma Strickland Eanes, 91, of Bailey Drive, Newnan, died Friday, September 28, 2001 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Eanes was born June 28, 1910 in Heard County, Georgia. She was a retired textile worker and member of Trinity Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 29 between 7 and 9 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at McKoon Funeral Home chapel Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Rick Duncan will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Pallbearers will be Ronald Carter, Phillip Dingler, Rickie Dingler, Lance Duncan, Farron Payton and Wayne Walker.
Surviving are daughter and her husband, Chick and Jan Reynolds of Newnan; sons and their wives, Bill and Lorane Eanes of Pensacola, Fla., and Brent and Jean Eanes of Newnan; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Greg (Vickie) Marchman, Ms. Rhonda Eanes, Mr. and Mrs. Jim (Brenda) Krochmal, Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Nancy) Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Neal (Paula) Van Devender, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan (Nancy) Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Laurie) Reynolds; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Gertrude R. Underwood
Mrs. Gertrude R. Underwood, 89, of Hogansville, died Thursday, September 27, 2001 at her home.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Andrew Overby will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memory Gardens in LaGrange.
Mrs. Underwood was born Dec. 24, 1911 in Lanett, Ala., daughter of the late Roy and Nettie Cane Wingett. A resident of Troup county most of her life, she had lived in Hogansville the past 25 years, was a member of the Baptist Church, and retired from the Dixie Division of West Point Pepperell Manufacturing Company.
Surviving are husband, Sager A. Underwood of Hogansville; daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Arnold Yancey of LaGrange; son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Dorothy Underwood of Phenix City, Ala.; four grandchildren, Michael Underwood of Acworth, Christopher Underwood of Phenix City, Teri Callahan of Pine Mountainn, and Candy Toney of Hogansville; six great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Thomas Howard Spivey
Mr. Thomas Howard Spivey, 81, of Newnan, died at his home Tuesday, September 25, 2001 after an extended illness.
Mr. Spivey was born to Jack and Janie Spivey in Coweta County where he spent most of his life. He was a retired supervisor from Beavers Packing Company and a long-time member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
As a veteran of World War II, Mr. Spivey served more than three years in the European Theatre under General George S. Patton, Third Army, Fifth Infantry Division as a heavy machine gun operator. He received several medals for exemplary service during the Normandy invasion and campaigns in Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, an avid fisherman, farmer and carpenter.
Mr. Spivey was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Spivey.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Helen Whitley Spivey of Newnan; two sons, Danny Spivey and Gary and wife Betty Spivey, both of Newnan; daughter, Nancy Spivey Goddard and husband Louis of Newnan; sister, Imogene Taylor of Cleveland, Ga.; four grandchildren, Matt Goddard, T. J. Spivey, Tom Spivey and Ashley Spivey, all of Newnan; great-grandchild, Katelyn Spivey of Newnan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Junen Whitley, Kate and Harry Odom, Sam and Bernice Whitley, and Rachel and Ronnie Smith, all of Newnan; several nieces and nephews.
The family was receiving friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 27 at Jones Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at Jones Funeral Home chapel at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 with the Rev. Joel Jones officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Newnan.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Rev. Louie Olds
The Rev. Louie Olds, 76, of Roanoke, Alabama, died Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at his home following a short illness.
A Randolph County resident since 1966, Rev. Olds was a Barbour County native, born May 4, 1925, son of Robert Jackson and Mary Mamie Dykes Olds. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Rev. Olds was a retired minister and had served as pastor of these Randolph County Churches: Rock Mills First Baptist, Rocky Branch Baptist, Union Baptist and Fellowship Baptist.
A funeral will be Friday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Home chapel in Roanoke, Ala., with Revs. Wendell Rush, Frank Sledge and Lendon Fields officiating.
Graveside services will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Barbour County beginning at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Bobby Hines officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of churches formerly pastored by Rev. Olds.
Surviving are his wife, Maurine McClendon Olds of Roanoke, Ala.; daughter, Syble Bailey of Columbus, Ga.; four sons, Vernon Olds of Seale, Beverly Olds of Newell, Johnny Olds of Sharpsburg, Ga. and Timothy Olds of Graham; two sisters, Kittie Rea Dawson of Union Springs and Mary Frances Ingram of Brundidge; two brothers, Alvie Olds of Plant City, Fla., and Winford Olds of Columbus, Ga.; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family was receiving friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home in Roanoke from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27.
Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Roanoke, Alabama.
Mr. Mike Arrington
Mr. Hulett Michael "Mike" Arrington, 47, of Shamrock Way, Newnan, died Monday, September 24, 2001 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mr. Arrington was born May 26, 1954 in Newnan to Melvin Arrington and the late Betty White Arrington. He was a material handler at GPC Graphics and was a United States Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Connie Greenwood Arrington of Newnan; father and stepmother, Melvin and Jeannene Arrington of Veal, Ga.; children, Michael and Melanie Arrington of Newnan, Mickey Arrington of Newnan, Steven Stitcher II of Hogansville, Amanda Stitcher of Hogansville, Melissa and David McKenzie of Newnan; four grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Gertrude Walker Stone
Mrs. Gertrude Walker Stone, 75, of Newnan, died Monday, September 24, 2001 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Stone was born in Coweta County November 26, 1925. She was a retired nurse, having worked at Wells' Clinic. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Newnan. She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. and Daisy Pauline Smith Walker, her husband J. P. Stone, and brothers Charles Walker and Bobby Walker.
The family was receiving friends Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral was Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Bill Dean and Dr. Gene Tyre officiated. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Surviving are sister, Rachel Smith of Newnan; nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Lillian Walker and Dana Meade.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Teddy Leo Walker
Mr. Teddy Leo Walker of Newnan died September 19, 2001.
A funeral was held Sept. 21 at the chapel of Higgins and Sons Funeral Home in Fairburn. The Rev. Ron Whitlock officiated. Members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars served as pallbearers.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Roberta Walker of Newnan; brother, Rev. James Darry Walker Sr. of Gay, Ga.; sisters, Mrs. Dean Hanvey of Fairburn, Mrs. Vesta Martinez of Adel, Mrs. Dorothy Zwayyed of Knoxville, Tenn., Ms. Lisa Plunkett, and Mrs. Tina Addison, both of Newnan; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Teddy Walker Fund, 311N. Hwy. 29, Newnan, Ga. 30263.
Higgins and Sons Funeral Home, Fairburn, Ga.
Mr. Kenneth Daniel
Mr. Kenneth Daniel, 45, of Grantville, Ga., died Sunday, September 23, 2001 at Newnan Hospital.
A funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. at Greater Jehovah Baptist Church, Roger Arnold Road in Grantville. The Rev. Billy Glanton will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Hines and the Rev. Edmund Leigh. Burial will be in Grantville City Cemetery. Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers. Nieces and friends will serve as flower ladies.
Mr. Daniel was born Oct. 30, 1955 to Ms. Myrtice Daniel. He joined the Greater Jehovah Baptist Church at an early age. He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny.
Surviving are his wife, Diana Daniel; son, Marcus Daniel; two daughters, Natasha Daniel and Temika Bohannon; grandchild, Stephanie Parks; mother, Myrtice Daniel; three sisters, Ola Mae Daniel, Gabrielle Hines, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Reeves (Betty); three brothers, Donald, William Sr. and Eugene; two loving sisters at heart, Josephine and Erica; two aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nalls (Alice) of Grantville, Ms. Grace Clark of New York, NY; mother-in-law, Ms. Willie Pearl Rhodes; seven sisters-in-law and six brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Rhodes (Juanita), Ms. Susie Stegall, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Rhodes (Rosie), Ms. Frances Dixson, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Harris (Missie), Mr. and Mrs. John Rhodes (Evelean), Mr. Napolean Rhodes and Ms. Janie Rhodes; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Bessie Joe Slaton Reeder
Mrs. Bessie Joe Slaton Reeder, 67, of Swint Place, Newnan, died Sunday, September 23, 2001 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Mrs. Reeder was born November 15, 1933 in Coweta County. She was retired from Playtex and the Washing Well.
The family was receiving friends Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 5-9 p.m.
A funeral will be Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. D. L. Moody and the Rev. Archie Slaton will officiate, burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are daughters, Debra Sue and Buford Couch of Luthersville, Ga., Judy Patricia Northup of Pace, Fla., Cheryl Ann and Gary Young of the Corinth Community, and Rita Dean Smith of Newnan; son, the Rev. Wm. Archie and Ann Slaton of Athens, Ga.; sisters, Wandeane Hemrick of Hampton, Ga., and Tommie Alice and Thomas Weaver of Sharpsburg, Ga.; many nieces and nephews; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Thomas Howard Spivey
Mr. Thomas Howard Spivey, 81, of Newnan, died at his home Tuesday, September 25, 2001, after an extended illness.
Mr. Spivey was born to Jack and Janie Spivey in Coweta County where he spent most of his life. He was a retired supervisor from Beavers Packing Company and a long-time member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. As a veteran of World War II, Mr. Spivey served more than three years in the European Theatre under General George S. Patton, Third Army, Fifth Infantry Division as a heavy machine gun operator. He received several medals for exemplary service during the Normandy invasion and campaigns in Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, an avid fisherman, farmer and carpenter.
Mr. Spivey was prededed in death by a son, Jeff Spivey. He is survivied by his wife of 48 years, Helen Whitley Spivey of Newnan; two sons, Danny Spivey and Gary and wife Betty Spivey, both of Newnan; daughter, Nancy Spivey Goddard and husband Louis of Newnan; sister, Imogene Taylor of Cleveland, Ga.; four grandchildren, Matt Goddard, T. J. Spivey, Tom Spivey and Ashley Spivey, all of Newnan; great-grandchild, Katelyn Spivey of Newnan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and June Whitley, Kate and Harry Odom, Sam and Bernice Whitley, and Rachel and Ronnie Smith, all of Newnan; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Thursday, Sept. 27 at Jones Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at Jones Funeral Home chapel at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 with the Rev. Joel Jones officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Newnan.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Gertrude Walker Stone
Mrs. Gertrude Walker Stone, 75, of Newnan, died Monday, September 24, 2001 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Mrs. Stone was born November 26, 1925 in Coweta County. She was retired, having worked at the Wells' Clinic as a nurse. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Newnan. She was preceded in death by her parents, John R. and Daisy Pauline Smith Walker; and her husband, J. P. Stone.
The family was receiving friends Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral will be Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Dean and Dr. Gene Tyre will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Surviving are her sister, Rachel Smith of Newnan; nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Bessie Joe Slaton Reeder
Mrs. Bessie Joe Slaton Reeder, 67, of Swint Place, Newnan, died Sunday, September 23, 2001 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
Mrs. Reeder was born November 15, 1933 in Coweta County. She was retired from Playtex and the Washing Well.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 5-9 p.m.
A funeral will be Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. D. L. Moody and the Rev. Archie Slaton will officiate, burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are daughters, Debra Sue and Buford Couch of Luthersville, Ga., Judy Patricia Northup of Pace, Fla., Cheryl Ann and Gary Young of the Corinth Community, and Rita Dean Smith of Newnan; son, the Rev. Wm. Archie and Ann Reeder of Athens, Ga.; sisters, Wandeane Hemrick of Hampton, Ga., and Tommie Alice and Thomas Weaver of Sharpsburg, Ga.; many nieces and nephews; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Bob Gerald Carlisle
Mr. Bob Gerald Carlisle, 72, of Griffin and formerly of DeKalb County, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, at Spalding County Hospital.
Mr. Carlisle was born Sept. 16, 1929, in Atlanta, to the late Claude Daniel Carlisle, Sr., and Mary Ethel Carlisle. He served in the U.S. Navy and was an automobile glass mechanic prior to his retirement. Mr. Carlisle was an avid fly fisherman and radio-control airplane enthusiast. He was a member of Bouldercrest Baptist Church and a 47 year member of of Panthersville Masonic Lodge 543, F&AM.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Claude Daniel Carlisle, Jr., Charles Luther Carlisle, and John Edward Carlisle; and mother-in-law Sara Ann Evans.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Haisten Woodlawn Funeral Home in Griffin. The Rev. Russ Barker will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Evans Carlisle of Griffin; his children Marianne Thomasson and her husband Billy of Newnan, James A. Carlisle and his wife Debbie of Norcross, and Deana Carlson and her husband Troy of Byron; grandchildren Beth Thomasson, Adam Carlisle, and Trevor Carlson; sister Mattie Lee Worsham of Hiram; brother Rex Boise Carlisle of Starsville; and nieces and nephews.
Haisten Woodlawn Funeral Home, Griffin.
Mr. Kenneth Daniel
Mr. Kenneth Daniel of Grantville Died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, at Newnan Hospital. He was the husband of Diane Daniel. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Manual Charlie Faison
Mr. Manual Charlie (M. C.) Faison of Newnan died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001.
Funeral Services for Mr. Faison will be Monday, Sept.. 24, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. W. J. Johnson and Rev. Johnny Coleman officiating. Interment will be at Eastview Cemetery.
Born Feb. 25, 1930 to the late Charlie Yarber and Luckey Smith Faison, Mr. Faison graduated from the adult class in Coweta County and joined the Zion Hill Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. R.L. McKibbens, serving on the usher board until his health failed. He retired from the William L. Bonnell Company after 34 years of service as a supervisor.
Mr. Faison and Mattie Graddic were married on Oct. 28, 1961. He was a loving and devoted husband, and loved by all who knew him.
Survivors are wife, Mattie G. Faison; two daughters, Elizabeth Smith and Brenda Jordan; three grandchildren, Kimberly, Marcia and Mondirques; one sister-in-law, Ann Callahan; one brother-in-law, Charlie Holt; two nieces, Sherrie and Shirley; two god children, Charlie Martin and Eartha Upshaw; friends, Ruth Teagle, Melvin Aycock; and a host of relatives.
Roscoe-Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Gladys Benton
Mrs. Gladys Benton, 78, of Sargent, Ga., died Thursday, September 20, 2001.
Mrs. Benton was born in Dothan, Ala. She was a retired teacher's aide.
Surviving are daughter, Nancy Hines of Sargent; son, Stanley Benton of Augusta; four grandchildren, Phillip Benton, Keith Benton, Chance Hines and Piper Hines; sister, Lilla Pearl Baxley of Dothan, Ala.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, Ga.
A funeral will be in the McKoon chapel Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Sargent Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 189, Sargent, Ga. 30275.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Virginia Brown Green
Mrs. Virginia Brown Green, 82, of East Freeman Street, Newnan, Ga., died Friday, September 21, 2001 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Green was born January 21, 1919 in Heard County, Ga., but lived most of her life in Newnan. She was a homemaker and member of Unity Baptist Church.
The family was receiving friends at McKoon Funeral Home Chapel Friday evening, Sept. 21 from 7-9 p.m.
A funeral will be in McKoon chapel Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. Danny Wilson and Rev. Bill Dean will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road, Newnan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Carl Green in 1992.
Surviving are sons, David Green of Powder Springs, Ga., Larry Green and Richard Green, both of Newnan; brothers, Coleman Brown of Hogansville, Ga., and Kenneth Brown of Stockbridge, Ga.; sisters, Imogene Eason of LaGrange, Ga., Marion Glass of Moreland, Ga. and Inez Robinson of Newnan; sister-in-law, Lois "Happy" Brown of Greenville, S.C.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Clifford Warner
Mr. Clifford Warner, 46, of Country Club Road, Newnan, Ga., died Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at his residence.
A funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with Rev. R. W. Sutton officiating, assisted by the Rev. Azell Warner. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and cousins. Flower ladies will be nieces and cousins.
Mr. Warner was born July 18, 1955 in Newnan. He was the sixth of eight children of Mrs. Emma Lee Warner and the late Mr. Armour Warner Sr.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Emma Lee Warner; two sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Alston (Jennie), and Mrs. Molly Louise Johnson; four brothers, Rev. and Mrs. Azell Warner (Hazel), Mr. and Mrs. Armour Warner Jr. (Darlene), Mr. and Mrs. Willie Warner (Dorothy), Mr. Reginald Warner; aunt, Mrs. Della Pearl Martin and Mrs. Julia Mae Warner; a host of cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Raldolph "R.R." Word
Mr. Raldolph "R.R." Word, 80, of 1810 Hayes Mill Road, Carrollton, Ga., died Thursday, September 20, 2001 at his residence.
He was born September 15, 1921 to the late Marion "Luther" Word and Elizabeth Smith Word. He was an Army veteran, having served in World War II, and was a member of Stripling Chapel United Methodist Church.
He was service manager for Head Ford Motor Company in Carrollton, Newnan Motor Company, and Richard Haney Ford, before opening his company which was West Georgia Auto Repair. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Word and J. R. Word; and a sister, Hazel Williamson.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Stanley Pyron of Carrollton, Pat and Bob Zadareky of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Melvenia and Larry White of Douglasville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Tommy and Sherry Word of Franklin and Calvin Word of Carrollton; sister, Minnie Lee Jackson of Carrollton; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. at Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel in Carrollton with the Rev. Tac Coley officiating. Burial will be in Stripling Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Carroll County Hospice.
The family will receive friends Friday, Sept. 21 from 5-8 p.m.
Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton, Ga.
Mr. James Daniel Gilbert
Mr. James Daniel Gilbert, 89, of Welcome Road, Newnan, died Thursday, September 20, 2001 at his residence.
Mr. Gilbert was born January 18, 1912 in Georgia. He was retired from Lockheed and was a veteran of the United States armed forces.
The family was receiving friends at McKoon Funeral Home Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be at graveside in Georgia Memorial Park Friday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. The Rev. J. C. Cook will officiate.
Surviving are three sisters; nieces and nephews; and six grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Bill Linch
Mr. Bill Linch, 91, of Morrow, Ga., died Thursday, September 20, 2001, at his residence.
A native of Coweta County, Ga., he was the son of the late David Chapman and Mary Willie Ingram Linch. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Morrow, Lakewood Lodge #10 F&AM, and the Yaarab Shrine Temple. His wife, Lillie Todd Linch, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his sisters, Carrie Summers of Lafayette, Ga., Mary Summers of Senoia, Ga., Ettie Freeman of Duluth, Ga., Martha Pennington of Duluth, Ga.; and a brother, John Linch of Turin, Ga.
A funeral will be Friday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Partridge officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until the service hour.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Ruth Porter Merrill
Mrs. Ruth Porter Merrill, 91, of Campbellton Road, Atlanta, formerly of Newnan, died September 15, 2001, at Southwest Christian Hospice following an extended illness.
She was born January 5, 1910 in Carroll County, Ga., daughter of the late Mr. James Madison Porter and the late Mrs. Kate Masden Porter. She was a member of the Owl Rock United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Wesley Fellowship Sunday School Class and was a member and Past President of the Women's Society of Christian Service.
She was a homemaker and was a former owner at the "Green Door Cafe" in Heard County. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Merrill; daughter, Carol Merrill Smith; sisters, Sara Chap and Sue Britt; and brothers, Lamon G. Porter, James Aubrey Porter and Fred M. Porter.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy Merrill and Ponder A. Hunt of Atlanta and Donna Merrill and Thomas W. Ferebee Jr. of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; sisters and brothers-in-law, Johnnie P. Smith of Murfreesboro, TN, Bessie P. Williamson of Carrollton, Vivian P. and Frank White of Carrollton, and Martha P. Arrington of Macon; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil W. "Pat" and Cleo Porter of Conyers; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be Friday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at Owl Rock United Methodist Church on Campbellton Road in Atlanta with the Rev. Susan Heafield and Rev. Thomas J. Tarpley Jr. officiating.
The remains will be placed in state from 10:30 a.m. until the funeral hour. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Cantralhatchee Baptist Cemetery in Heard County.
The family was receiving friends Thursday, Sept. 20 from 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Owl Rock United Methodist Church, 5880 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30331 or the American Cancer Society, 2200 Lake Blvd., Atlanta, Ga. 30319. Messages of condolence may be sent via www.jones-wynn.com.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglas Chapel, Douglasville, Ga.
Mr. Carl Brown Newman
Mr. Carl Brown Newman, 79, of Franklin, Ga., died September 19, 2001 at his home after an extended illness.
Mr. Newman was born May 11, 1922 to the late Roger Newman and Lucy Smith Newman in Heard County, Ga. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ben Newman.
He was a retired saw operator with the Bonnell manufacturing company in Newnan. Mr. Newman faithfully served his country in the United States Army during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a Christian by faith.
A funeral will be Friday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin, Ga.
The family was receiving friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m.
Burial will be in Elam Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Ed Wyatt will officiate.
Surviving are daughter, Judy McCoy of Moreland, Ga.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dan Ray, and Yvonne Newman, and Wayne and Amanda Newman all of Franklin, Ga.; six sisters; Mary Turner of Newnan, Jewell Huffman of South Carolina, Nina Willingham of Franklin, Ga., Myrtle Wilber of Newnan, Hazel Marchman of Newnan, and Irene Lane of Franklin; brother, Paul Newman of Little Rock, Ark.; nine grandchildren.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mr. Teddy Leo Walker
Mr. Teddy Leo Walker of Newnan died September 19, 2001.
A funeral will be Friday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Higgins and Son Chapel in Fairburn, Ga. Burial will be in Holly Hill Memorial Park. The Rev. Ron Whitlock will officiate.
Surviving are mother, Mrs. Roberta Walker; brother, Darry Walker Sr.; sisters, Ms. Dean Hanvey, Ms. Vesta Martinez, Ms. Dorothy Zwayyed, Ms. Lisa Plunkett, Ms. Tina Addison; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Teddy Walker Fund, 311 N. Highway 29, Newnan, Ga. 30235.
Higgins and Son Funeral Home, Fairburn, Ga.
Mr. Edward Lee Cammon Jr.
Mr. Edward Lee Cammon Jr., 73, a resident of Montgomery, Ala., died Monday, September 17, 2001.
Mr. Cammon retired from the United States Air Force with 26 years of service. He also taught electrical engineering at Trenholm State Technical College.
A funeral will be held at Leak Memory Chapel on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. with Dr. Noel Walker officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Surviving are five children, Barry M. (Tonya) Cammon of Lookout Mountain, TN, Sandy (Mark) Powell of Montgomery, Ala., Lori Melissa (Phillip) Murrell of Hope Hull, Ala., Judy (John) Buker of Hillsdale, IN, and Linda Cammon of Montgomery, Ala.; 12 grandchildren, Jenifer C. Wood, Lyle and Mary-Margaret Cammon, Adam, Britt and Wendy Powell, Ben, Luke and Sam Collie, John Wayne, Richard and Bradley Buker and seven great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Benevolence Fund at Trinity Baptist Church.
Leak Memory Chapel, Montgomery, Ala.
