Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Gail Janice Lord
Mrs. Gail Janice Lord, 56, of Jonesboro, Ga., died January 27, 2002 at Southern Regional Medical Center.
She was born September 28, 1944 in Buford (Gwinnett County) Ga. to Kathleen Pope of Jonesboro and the late William Edmonds. She ws a housewife.
A funeral will be at Resurrection Baptist Church in Newnan Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. Pastor Dan Dahl will officiate, assisted by Don Edmonds. Burial will be in Sugar Hill Baptist Church cemetery at 3 p.m.
Surviving are daughter, Shelley Tyler of Newnan; sister, Ginger Diane Austin Isaacs of Jonesboro, Ga.; two brothers, Lamar Samuel Edmonds of Fayetteville and Donald Anthony Edmonds of Texarkana, Texas; and two grandchildren Mariah and Morgan Tyler of Newnan.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Beatrice S. Lowry
Mrs. Beatrice Sloman Lowry, 88, of Hogansville, Ga., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002 at Hospice LaGrange.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Highland Baptist Church in Hogansville. Mr. Harold Todd and Mr. Ricky Todd will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Mrs. Lowry was born October 24, 1913 in Cedartown, daughter of the late Wiley and Liddie Weaver Sloman. She lived in Hogansville most of her life, was a member of Highland Baptist Church and retired from Uniroyal Inc. after 45 years of service. She was the wife of the late J. W. Lowry.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil and Allene Lowry of Chattanooga, Tenn. and Charles and Geneta Lowry of Roswell; sister, Mrs. Pauline Mills of Columbus; brother, Brewer Sloman of Bristol, Rhode Island; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Becky L. Ware
Mrs. Rebecca Lance (Becky) Ware, 48, of Carrollton, Ga., died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville, Ga. The Rev. Jimmy Rogers will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Born February 20, 1953 in Tyler, Texas, Mrs. Ware had lived in Carrollton since 1975 and was a registered nurse and an associate real estate broker. She was a former member of the Junior Women's Club of Carrollton, a past district president of the Junior Women's Clubs of Georgia, and was active in the Democratic Party. For a number of years, Mrs. Ware was active in the P.T.A., the Band Boosters Club, and the Athletic Boosters Club at Central High School in Carrollton. She was a member of the Baptist church and enjoyed flower gardening, needle crafts and cake decorating.
Surviving are her husband, Peter W. Ware of Carrollton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, John Patrick and Kristina Ware of Athens, and James Robert Ware of Carrollton; daughter, Amy Elizabeth Ware, attending L.S.U. at Baton Rouge, La.; mother, Mrs. Ruth Rogers Lance of Stone Mountain; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Harper of Coral Springs., Fla. and Mrs. Linda Woods of Glenville; brother, John Lance Jr. of Cleveland; a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dr. John Mercer Lance.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. William "Barney" Harrison
Mr. William H. "Barney" Harrison, 76, of Hogansville, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Mr. Harrison was born Nov. 9, 1925, in Troup County to the late John Henry Harrison and the late Ella Mae Winslett Harrison. A lifelong resident of Troup County, he was a member of the Baptist Church and was retired from J.O. Barber Lumber Company in Luthersville. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenny Herndon.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Donald Phillips will officiate and burial will be in the Corinth Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 until 9 Monday night.
Surviving are his wife, Lizzie Emory Harrison; daughter and son-in-law Frances and Richard Herndon; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Sybil Harrison, all of Hogansville, and David and Stari Harrison of LaGrange; sister and brother-in-law Elsie and Bobby Jones of Jonesboro; brother Jesse Harrison of Chamblee; grandchildren Paulette Hunter, Nikki Harrison, Al Herndon, and Ashley Harrison; and great-grandchildren Cheyanne Hunter an Alex Herndon
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Everett L. Trekell
Mr. Everett L. Trekell, 55, of Hogansville, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at Atlanta Medical Center.
Mr. Trekell was born Feb. 20, 1946, in Alva, Okla. He lived in Atlanta before making his home in Hogansville 15 years ago, and was a retired heavy equipment operator. He served in U.S. Army.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Jimmy Black will officiate and burial will be at Restlawn Memory Gardens in LaGrange.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday.
Surviving are his wife, Joann Brown Trekell of Hogansville; sons Allen Smith Mobley Jr. of Jacksonville, Ala., David Anthony Mobley of Forest Park, and James Edward Mobley of Forsyth; daughters Deborah Ann Mobley of Hogansville and Theresa Diane Farmer of Canton; sisters Martha Staggs of Chickasaw, Okla., and Olive Marranda of Oklahoma City; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Louise North Crain
Mrs. Louise North Crain of Newnan will be remembered at a funeral Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002 at 3 p.m. at New Macedonia Baptist Church on Cedar Creek Road.
Pastor Larry Bonner will officiate, assisted by Rev. W. J. Johnson, Rev. Clinton Melson, and Minister Keith. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Edward Cook, Hayward Freeman, Danny Elder, Jessie L. Duke, Eddie Winston, Charles Winston, Clifton Williams and Michael Petty. Flower Ladies will be Annie R. Cook, Tammy Geter, Emma Britt, Cornelia Barker, Ronnie Carter, Frances Glass, Ivey Hines and Carolyn Williams.
Mrs. Crain was born April 18, 1926 in Coweta County to the late Mr. and Mrs. L. T. (Carrie Lou) North. She had one brother, Rufus North, who also preceded her in death.
She was a caring, kind, friendly and patient person. She had a great sense of humor. She had no children of her own, but she loved her nieces, nephews and the children of her neighbors. She had a knack of assigning names to some of her friends and relatives. Edward Sr. became "Tato," Mary became "May, May" and Hayward became "Havana." She was full of love and laughter.
Surviving are husband, Mr. Arthur Crain; cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Moten, Mrs. Miraim Martin of Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hall, Mrs. Minnie Stallings Powell and Mrs. James Stallings and family; three sisters-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Hayward ( Mary) Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin (Claudia) Boyd and Mrs. Alice North; special friend, Elizabeth Elliott; host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. H. C. Hill
Mr. H. C. Hill, 72, of Newnan, died January 22, 2002.
He was born January 16, 1930 in Coweta County, son of the late Mr. Ben and Helen Hill. He was known by several names, H., H.C., Uncle H., Dad and Big Daddy. Whenever called upon, he was always there to answer. He received his early education in Moreland, Ga. He entered the U.S. army where he served for four years. After his tour of duty in the armed forces he attended the Veterans Night School.
He joined Mountn Prospect Church at a very early age, and served faithfully. He was employed by Alsobrook Lumber Company for several years and Pike Trucking Company, where he later retired.
He married Miss Flora belle Wilkes Hill, who preceded him in death. They had one child.
A funeral will be Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Prospect Baptist Church in Moreland with the Rev. McArthur Blount officiating, assisted by the Rev. J. C. Neal, Rev. A. Jarvis Childs, Minister LaVonia Lovette, Minister Inez Moreland.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be cousins. Flower ladies will be members of the Neweta Club and Theta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Surviving are two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jackson (Beverly), Ms. Scottie Hooper; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Freeman (Kimberly) and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kirkland (Barbara); ten grandchldren and nene great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Fannie Wright; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Branson (Esther), and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Branson (Gladys); two aunts, Mrs. Eula Mae Hill and Mrs. Irene Ward; uncle, Mr. James Hill; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkes, Mr and Mrs. Lilton Dobbs (Leola) and Mr. and Mrs. Willie gresham (Ella Mae), and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Curtis McCrary
Mr. Curtis McCrary, 37, of Senoia, Ga., died January 19, 2002.
Mr. Curtis Lybronk "Flood" McCrary was born August 20, 1964 to James and Cora McCrary in Coweta County. He attended East Coweta High School and was employed with Concrete Machinery. He joined the Oak Grove Baptist Church at a young age under the leadership of Rev. W. A. Callaway.
A funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Senoia United Methodist Church. Elder Michael Pinson, officiating, assisted by Elder Timothy Pinson, Pastor Steve Dennis, Rev. Milton Holston. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Cousins and friends will serve as flower ladies and pallbearers.
Surviving are parents, James and Cora McCrary; sons, Nicholas, Jonathan and Cardeall Lackey; sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Tony (Brenda) Campbell, Ms. Gail Maynard of Senoia, Ms. Valarie K. Pierce of Jonesboro, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Davis of Senoia, Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Tammy) Harris of Senoia, Ms. Lisa Rainey of Senoia, Ms. Annie McCrary of Peachtree City; half-sister, Ms. Mary R. McCrary of Atlanta; half-brotherss, Mr. and Mrs. James B. (Lois) McCrary, Mr. and Mrs. James G. (Pam) McCrary of Atlanta, Charles Cooper (and friend Carolyn Redding) of Peachtree City, Ernest McCrary of Alvaton; step-brother, Aurthor L. McCrary; one great aunt; five uncles; five aunts; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Nina Almon Harry
Mrs. Nina Almon Harry, 91, of Franklin, Ga., died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at Hospice LaGrange after a brief illness.
Mrs. Harry was born in Heard County, Ga. November 21, 1910 to the late Luke Almon and Emma Lee Stephens Alman. She was a loving wife and mother, and was adored by her children and grandchildren. Until the onset of her illness she was a faithful member of the Bethel Christian Church.
A funeral will be Friday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church with the Revs. Jack Sapp and Kenneth Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family was receiving guests at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening, Jan. 24.
Surviving are daughter, Marie Pike of Franklin, Ga.; two granddaughters, Yvonne Francis and Debbie Pike, both of Franklin, Ga.; one grandson, John Pike of Millington, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Heather Francis of Franklin, Ga. and John and Jessica Pike, both of Millington, Tenn.; one great-great-grandchild, Katelyn Francis of Franklin, Ga.; sisters, Lillian Evans of Milner, Ga. and Kathleen Dennis of Birmingham, Ala.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Smith harry; two sisters, Cllyde Moore and Tennie Williams; and brother, Jim L. Almon.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mr. Carroll "Keith" Miller
Mr. Carroll K. "Keith" Miller, 71, of Newnan, Ga. and formerly of Newark, Ohio, died Wednesday, December 19, 2001 in St. Cloud, Florida following an extended illness.
Known as "Papa Smurf" by his many friends and co-workers, Mr. Miller was born in Rushville, Indiana in 1930. Upon completion of high school, he attended Marian College in Indianapolis, Indiana. Afterwards, he served a tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force, spending most of his time in England. Mr. Miller retired from Georgia-Pacific Resins, Peachtree City Plant, in 1994 after 38 years of service. His career with Georgia-Pacific began in 1956 at the R&D Center in Newark, Ohio, where he was later promoted to a Quality Control Supervisor and transferred to the Columbus, Ohio Resin Plant. In 1984 he was transferred to the plant in Peachtree City, Ga. During his career with Georgia-Pacific, Mr. Miller developed several products that are still in use by the company today. After retiring in 1994, he worked as a courtesy clerk for the Kroger store at Thomas Crossroads.
Among his many hobbies and talents was his carpentry and wood working ability. He loved to ride motorcycles and fly small planes. He refinished furniture, fished, hunted and played golf. He stayed very busy and always maintained his belief in justice and followed the "golden rule," love and kindness toward his fellow man. But most important, he revered, loved and walked humbly before God.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Mrs. Catherine Joann Miller of St. Cloud, Florida; father, Mr. Carroll Notrie Miller who will celebrate his 100th birthday in May 2002; three daughters, Mrs. Terry Miller Mills and husband Jeff of Newnan, Mrs. Nicole Miller Baker and Husband Ron of Pikesvile, Tenn., and Mrs. Stephanie Miller Munster and husband James of Hampton, Ga.; five brothers, David Miller, Samuel Miller, Philip Miller, Robert Mark Miller and Stephen Miller; six sisters, Martha Gwinnup, Marilyn Addison, Mary Leidig, Mariam Stanley, Marsha Melton and Marilee Brush; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends and share memories at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, corner of Georgia Highway 34 East and Lora Smith Road east of Newnan. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. following the visitation with the Rev. Randy Addison and Pastor Dan Dahl officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in honor of Mr. Miller to the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square, Suite B, Fayetteville, Ga. 30215.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Vickie Gillespie Terrell
Mrs. Vickie Gillespie Terrell, 48, of Williams Circle, Sharpsburg, died Monday, January 21, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
She was born July 11, 1953 in Coweta County, Ga. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Ron Terrell of Sharpsburg; her parents, Hansel and Doris Gillespie of Sharpsburg; two children, Mr. and Mrs. Blue (Missy) Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Elizabeth) Terrell, all of Newnan; five sisters, Robin Gillespie of Sharpsburg, Donna and Rickie Dingler of Moreland, Susan and Patrick McCarty of Newnan, and Sherri and Mick Slaton of Newnan, and Terri and Dennis Barnes of Newnan; brother, Ernest and Jill Gillespie of Newnan; two grandchildren, Erica Tate and Ethan Tate, both of Newnan; one niece and five nephews; and life-long friends, Bonnie and Randy Neely of Newnan.
A graveside service was held Thursday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Richard Duncan officiating. Pallbearers were Phillip Dingler, Michael Harris, Jerry Overton Jr., Andy Camp, Dennis Barnes, and Joel Durrette. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Boswell, Anthony Boswell, Ricky Dingler, Mick Slaton and Patrick McCarty.
The family was receiving friends at the funeral home Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Frances Cooper Hutchinson
Mrs. Frances Cooper Hutchinson, 94, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Haralson, Ga., died Monday, January 21, 2002.
She was a member of the Haralson United Methodist Church and Daughters of the American Revolution.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wilbon Hutchinson, daughter, Janice Hutchinson Harrison and granddaughter, Frances Elizabeth Harrison.
A memorial service will be held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Kirkwood By the River. A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery in Haralson, Ga. The Rev. Carolyn Evans will officiate. Mrs. Hutchinson's grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Hutchinson Russell and Dr. Richard Olney Russell Jr.; six grandchildren, Dr. John Randolph Hutchinson Harrison and wife Patricia Hobbard Harrison; Susan Harrison Copeland and husband Hunter Armstrong Copeland III; Scott Richard Russell and wife, Jennifer Haner Russell; Katherine Russell Galloway and husband, Frank Coffey Galloway III; Meredith Russell Cashio and husband Gregory Richard Cashio Jr.; Dr. Stephen Wilborn Russell and wife, Dr. Gretel Lesslie Russell; and nine great-grandchildren, Jane Will and Elizabeth Harrison; Tinsley Copeland; Anne Russell, William and John Galloway; and Leigh Russell.
The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to a favorite charity.
Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home, Griffin, Ga.
Mrs. Emmie Lou Bell Porter
Mrs. Emmie Lou Bell Porter, 94, of Franklin, Ga., died Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at the West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
Mrs. Porter was born Sept. 2, 1907 in Heard County, Ga. to the late Ike Floyd Bell and Stella Gay Jackson Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Winslow Porter. For many years Mrs. Porter served the children of Heard and Troup County as an elementary school teacher. She will long be remembered for her great love and devotion to educating children. Until the onset of her long illness, Mrs. Porter was a faithful member of the Salem United Methodist Church.
A funeral will be Friday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. at Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin, Ga. The Rev. Dr. Don Jolly and the Rev. Tom Lipham will officiate. Burial will be in the Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange, Ga.
Surviving are sister, Annie Ruth Culpepper; sister-in-law, Jimmie Bell, both of Franklin, Ga.; niece Ann Bell of Cumming, Ga.; great-nephew, Joshua Franklin of Lilburn, Ga.; and a number of cousins.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mrs. Vickie Gillespie Terrell
Mrs. Vickie Gillespie Terrell, 48, of Williams Circle, Sharpsburg, died Monday, January 21, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
She was born July 11, 1953 in Coweta County, Ga. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Ron Terrell of Sharpsburg; her parents, Hansel and Doris Gillespie of Sharpsburg; two children, Mr. and Mrs. Blue (Missy) Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Elizabeth) Terrell, all of Newnan; five sisters, Robin Gillespie of Sharpsburg, Donna and Rickie Dingler of Moreland, Susan and Patrick MaCarty of Newnan, and Sherri and Mick Slaton of Newnan; brother, Ernest and Jill Gillespie of Newnan; two grandchildren, Erica Tate and Ethan Tate, both of Newnan; one niece and five nephews; and life-long friends, Bonnie and Randy Neely of Newnan.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Richard Duncan officiating. Pallbearers will be Phillip Dingler, Michael Harris, Jerry Overton Jr., Andy Camp, Dennis Barnes, and Joel Durrette. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Boswell, Anthony Boswell, Ricky Dingler, Mick Slayton and Patrick McCarty.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 5-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Jim Addison
Mr. Jim Addison, 86, of East Cole Street, Newnan, died Monday, January 21, 2002 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
He was born August 25, 1915 in Haralson County, Ga. He was a retired textile worker.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Thursday, Jan. 24 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon Funeral Home chapel Friday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Udell Addison will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Arvin Addison, Corky Addison, Russell Addison, Adam Grant, Randy Grant, and Harold Thorton.
Surviving are sons, Billy Joe Addison of Newnan, Charles Addison of Kansas City, MO; daughter, Shirley Riggs of Independence, MO; brothers, Cranford Addison, Floyd Addison and the Rev. Udell Addison, all of Newnan; sister, Ann Grant of Senoia, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Ruby Inez Cash
Mrs. Ruby Inez Cash, 87 of East Broad Street, Newnan and formerly of Luthersville, died Monday, January 21, 2002.
She was born January 24, 1914 in Fayette County, Ga. to the late Riley O. Spradlin and Sara V. Dover Spradlin. She was a retired waitress and a loving and devoted member of Faith Baptist Church in Primrose, Ga. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Cash; and two sisters, Gladys Jones and Alma Cash.
Surviving are two daughters, Frances Spradlin of Luthersville and Virginia Newborn of Newnan; six grandchildren, Timothy Spradlin, Ann Barber and Chris Spradlin, all of Luthersville, Samantha Atkins Stone, Bill Atkins and Dan Lee, all of Newnan; 15 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be Thursday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel with Rev. Billy Ball officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.'
Friends may pay their respects Wednesday, Jan. 23 after 9 a.m. at the funeral home. The family will be at the funeral home Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Andrew Wade Cheaves
Mr. Andrew Wade Cheaves, 93, died Saturday, January 19, 2002.
He was born March 31, 1908 in Heflin, Alabama to the late Rev. and Mrs. Ben Cheaves, one of five children. His siblings Oliver, Roberta, Vassie and Virgil all preceded him in death.
He married the late Bertha Moore and they had three children. Two children, Frank and Elenor, both preceded him in death. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and served faithfully as a deacon until his health failed. He was also a devoted member of the Prayer Band. During his illness his son Rufus and daughters-in-law Winnie and Sarah Jean cared for him at home until his admittance to Dogwood Rehabilitation Center in Fairburn, Ga.
A funeral will be Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Clinton Melson, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. R. W. Sutton. Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newnan. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Hardy and Carly Hardy. Active pallbearers will be grandchildren. Honorary flower attendants will be Delbra Bulger, Annie Favors, Mary Green. Active flower attendants will be grandchildren.
The family may be contacted at the home of his son, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Cheaves, 107 Poythress Road, Newnan, Ga. On the day of the service the cortege will assemble at the above residence at noon.
Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Rufus and Winnie Cheaves, Newnan; daughter-in-law, Sarah Jean Cheaves; 15 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; long-time friend Annie Kate Hardy, her children and grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mr. John G. Cocroft
Mr. John G. Cocroft, 91, of Cottage Landing, Carrollton, Ga. died Sunday, January 20, 2002.
He had lived in Carrollton for several years. He formerly served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Clarkston Masonic Lodge #492 F. & A. M. and St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church. He was a partner of Mallory-Evans Company.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 Tuesday, Jan. 22 at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, Ga.
A funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 in the chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home. Father Paul Elliott will officiate. Burial will be in Melwood Cemetery with a Masonic graveside service.
Surviving are his daughters, Mr. Mildred Williams of Newnan, Ga., Mrs Patricia Brown of Carrollton, Ga.; a half-brother, Ben S. Armistead Jr. of Deactur, Ga.; half-sisters, Valda N. Pirkle, Gainesville, Fla., Miss Ceclia Armistead, Atlanta, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, Mary Ellen Young, Dorothy Gibson, William Brown, Elizabeth Hughes, John Austin Cocroft, Carol Cocroft, Steven Cocroft, Michael Cocroft, Jennifer Mason, George Williams; 15 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home, Decatur, Ga.
Miss Ada Caldwell
Miss Ada Caldwell, 88, of Newnan, died Saturday, January 19, 2002, at her home.
Miss Caldwell was born Jan. 25, 1913, in Harris County. She was a retired secretary for General Motors.
A funeral was Monday, Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan. Dr. Gene Tyre officiated, and burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road in Newnan. Serving as pallbearers were Frank Caldwell, West Caldwell, John Caldwell III, Bobby Caldwell Jr., Sonny Doss and Russ Moore.
The family was receiving visitors Monday, Jan. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Surviving are her nephew, John Caldwell, Jr. of Newnan; six nephews, four nieces, 15 great nephews, nine great nieces, six great-great nephews, 10 great-great nieces, two great-great-great nephews, and three great-great-great nieces.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Allie B. Cochran
Mrs. Allie B. Cochran, 94, of Newnan, died Saturday, January 19, 2002, at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Cochran was born Jan. 12, 1908, in Newnan. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Joe Cochran.
A funeral will be Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Revs. F.D. McWorter and David Arrington will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Cochran, Chris East, Vince Meadows, David Murrow, Jeff Norton and Charles Thompson.
The family was receiving visitors Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Judy Cochran and Johnny and Sandy Cochran of Newnan and Pete and Burnice Cochran of Sargent; daughters and sons-in-law, Nettie and Billy James King of Newnan and Frances and Wendell Thompson of Sargent; brothers, Henry Carroll of Newnan and John Carroll of Marietta; sister, Annie Cochran of Newnan; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Eva Jones Kee
Mrs. Eva Jones Kee, 76, of Millard Farmer Road, Newnan, Ga., died Thursday, January 17, 2002 at her residence.
Mrs. Kee was born April 29, 1925 in Hiawassee, Ga. She was retired from the former Newnan plant of International Playtex and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Clinton Kee, brother E. J. Jones, and grandson, Harley Kee.
The family was receiving friends at McKoon Funeral Home Saturday, Jan. 19 from 7-9 p.m.
A funeral was in McKoon Funeral Home chapel Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ken Norton was officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road, Newnan.
Pallbearers were Bobby Cardwell, Darren Kee, Richard Kee, Wayne Kee, Clint Murphy, David Murphy, Matt Phillips and Roy Lee Scott.
Surviving are daughter, Karey (John) Murphy of Luthersville, Ga.; sons, Charles (Carolyn) Kee of LaGrange, Ga., Danny (Mattie) Kee of Newnan and Harold (Nancy) Kee of Newnan; sister, Alta (Benny) Jordan of Tampa, Fla.; 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Thomas Michael "Mike" Smith
Mr. Thomas Michael "Mike" Smith, 59, of Newnan, died Saturday, January 19, 2002, at his home.
Mr. Smith was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Atlanta.
A celebration of Mike's life done his way will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Redneck Corner Café.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Central Baptist Church of Newnan, P.O. Box 738, Newnan, Ga. 30264, or to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Ga. 30291.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Cecila (Cile) Smith; daughter Tracy and her children, Tyler, Taylor, and Tanner; sons Chad and his wife Elisa and children Zack and Evan; and Casey and his wife Melissa and their baby on the way.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Irma Louise Triggs
Mrs. Irma Louise Triggs, 84, died January 19, 2002 after a four-year battle with cancer.
She was born August 9, 1917 on a farm near Spring Valley, Minnesota, daughter of Fred and Sarah Erdman Schumacher.
She graduated from Spring Valley High School, and after a year of training taught for three years in one-room country schools in southern Minnesota. She married Ralph Triggs August 5, 1939 and moved to Madison, Wisconsin where she lived for the rest of her life. She was a member of St. James Catholic parish for more than 50 years and was a full-time homemaker.
She got her first camera when she was nine years old, and greatly enjoyed taking pictures of famiy and scenery all her life. She loved to take trips, eventually traveling to all 50 states of the Union and 38 foreign countries. Her favorite pastimes were playing cards and Scrabble with family and friends. She was a member of the local Scrabble club for 16 years. She loved roller coasters, riding her last one at age 83.
She was predeceased by her husband in 1999.
Surviving are brother, Maynard (Carol) Schumacher of Spring valley, Minnesota; four sons and a daughter, including John (Barbara) of Georgetown, Texas, Tim (Penny) of Boulder, Colorado; Dan (Linda) of Newnan, Ga., Ed (Lise) of Franklin, Tenn., and Thia (Edna) of Madison; 16 grandchildren, Chad, Heather of Newnan, Aimee, Douglas, Michael (Deborah) of Newnan, Jake, Nicholas, Bridget (Lee) of Newnan, heidi, Steven (Rachel) of McDonough, Patrick of Newnan, Jennifer, Emily, Corey, Gabriel of Newnan and Sara; four great-grandchildren, Jared, Justin, Jospeh and Isabella, all of Newnan.
A memorial Mass was held at St. George Catholic Church in Newnan Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20.
A Rosary service will be Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Madison, Wisconsin; and memorial Mass will be Saturday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Madison, Wisconsin.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent in memory of Irma Triggs to Hospice Care Inc. 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway., Madison, Wisconsin 53711.
Mrs. June Dolan Walther
Mrs. June Dolan Walther, 64, of Newnan, Ga., died January 19, 2002.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 2956 Highway 154 in Newnan. The family will receive visitors in the church narthex from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Surviving are her husband, Howard E. Walther; daughters, Cathy (and David) Evans and Pam (and Jeff) Harper; sisters, Jean Vestal and Linda Burdett; grandchildren, Tara Evans, Sara Evans, Ethan Harper, Shane Harper and Trent Harper.
Cremation Society of the South, Austell, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Julia Bryant Williams
Mrs. Mary Julia Bryant Williams, 83, of Conyers, Ga., died Monday, Januray 21, 2002 at Rockdale Hospital.
She was born April 2, 1918 in Conyers, Ga.
A funeral will be Wednesday, Jan. 23 in the chapel of Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia, Ga. Pastor Joe E. Edwards will officiate. Burial will be in Lithonia City Cemetery.
Surviving are sons, Wayne Williams of Sharpsburg; Dr. James E. "Jim" Williams Jr. of Conyers; daughters, Loretta Wilson of McDonough and Sherry Barqueron of Cartersville, Ga.; brothers, Carl Bryant of Tucker and Clyde Bryant of Atlanta; sisters, Catherine Moon of Conyers, Vera Addis of College Park, Belle Scaffe of Conyers; 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Henry Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m.
Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia, Ga.
Mrs. Irs Bingham
Mrs. Irs Bingham, 71, of Powder Springs, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, at Cobb Medical Center.
Mrs. Bingham was born April 8, 1930 in Jamaica. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Ewart Bingham.
A funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002 at Mt. Ephriam Baptist Church in Atlanta. The Rev. R.L. White officiated, and burial was in Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens.
Surviving are her brother, Rupert, of Jamaica; daughter Grace, son-in-law the Rev. Darryl James; grandsons Derrick and Daniel James of Atlanta, and friends.
Andrews Mortuary.
Miss Ada Caldwell
Miss Ada Caldwell, 88, of Newnan, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at her home.
Miss Caldwell was born Jan. 25, 1913, in Harris County. She was a retired secretary for General Motors.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2202, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Dr. Gene Tyre will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Frank Caldwell, West Caldwell, John Caldwell III, Bobby Caldwell Jr., Sonny Doss and Russ Moore.
The family will receive visitors Monday, Jan. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Surviving are her nephew, John Caldwell, Jr., six nephews, four nieces, 15 great nephews, nine great nieces, six great-great nephews, 10 great-great nieces, two great-great-great nephews, and three great-great-great nieces.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Allie B. Cochran
Mrs. Allie B. Cochran, 94, of Newnan, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Cochran was born Jan. 12, 1908, in Newnan. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Joe Cochran.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Revs. F.D. McWorter and David Arrington will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Cochran, Chris East, Vince Meadows, David Murrow, Jeff Norton and Charles Thompson.
The family will receive visitors Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Judy Cochran and Johnny and Sandy Cochran of Newnan and Pete and Burnice Cochran of Sargent; daughters and sons-in-law Nettie and Billy James King of Newnan and Frances and Wendell Thompson of Sargent; brothers Henry Carroll of Newnan and John Carroll of Marietta, Sister Annie Cochran of Newnan; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mr. Thomas Michael "Mike" Smith
Mr. Thomas Michael "Mike" Smith, 59, of Newnan, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at his home.
Mr. Smith was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Atlanta.
A celebration of Mike's life done his way will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2202, between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Redneck Corner Café. Friends are invited to stop by Monday afternoon at 45 Parks in Newnan.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Central Baptist Church of Newnan, PO Box 738, Newnan, Ga., 30264, or to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Ga., 30291.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Cecila (Cile) Smith; daughter Tracy and her children, Tyler, Taylor, and Tanner; sons Chad and his wife Elisa and children Zack and Evan; and Casey and his wife Melissa and their baby on the way.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sara J. Stephens
Mrs. Sara Jackson Stephens, 88, of Franklin, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Stephens was born Jan. 23, 1913, in Corinth to the late Frederick and Jennilou Timmons Jackson. She was a member of the Corinth United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Joel W. Stephens, and a son, Joel F. Stephens.
A funeral will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Corinth United Methodist Church. The Rev. Darris Baker and Mrs. Dorothy Herndon will officiate, and burial will be in the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Heard County. Serving as pallbearers will be Bob Kent, Jack Kent, Mike Hickey, Jeff Kent, R.L. Kent, Jr., and James Hannah, Jr.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Johnnie and Jack Kent of Franklin; daughter-in-law Carolyn Stephens of Oregon City, Ore.; sisters, Margaret Smith of Corinth and Mary Flournoy of Brunswick; grand children Bob Kent, Jay Kent, Ann Stephens Mitchell and Jody Kent; and two great-grandchildren.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Byren Clevon Stewart
Mr. Byren Clevon Stewart, 24, of Atlanta, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002, at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Stewart was born June 2, 1977, to Helen Stewart and Melvin Terry. He attended elementary school at P.S. 44 in Brooklyn, N.Y., and later attended Atlanta and Fulton County schools.
A funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, at Visions of Life Baptist Church in Atlanta. The Rev. David J. Laster III officiated and burial was at Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mabelton.
Surviving are his parents, Helen Stewart and Melvin Terry; fiance LaTasha Smith; children, Byren, Stephen, Brandon, and Breanna; step-daughter Natasha; brothers, John and Shawn; grandmothers Edna Stewart and Shirley Terry; aunts, Zenolia South, Janice Terry, Beverly Terry, Takisha Terry, Anisha Terry, Brenda Snell, and Diane Ruff; great-aunts Jess and Mary-Ann; step-aunts Vickey and Audrey; uncles Jerome Terry, Ricky Sims, Keith Terry, Calvin Terry, and Jimmie Owens; great-uncle Roosevelt; brother-in-law Wayne South; mother-in-law Cynthia Smith; god-mother Carolina South; grandparents-in-law Jessie and Juanita Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Andrews Mortuary.
Mrs. Annette Turner
Mrs. Annette Turner, 64, of Haralson, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Turner was born May 8, 1934 in Coweta County to the late Willis Quick and Irene Quick Womack. She was a retired group leader at NCR in Peachtree City and attended the Cathedral of Praise in Digby. She was preceded in death by her brother, Willis Quick, Jr.
A funeral will be held Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Haralson Baptist Church. The remains will be placed in state at 1:30. The Rev. Donnie Smith will officiate, and burial will be in the Haralson Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Turner, Shane Turner, Rocky Turner, Billy Quick, Emory Quick, Marvin Wilson, Andy Turner, and Richie Palmer.
Surviving are her husband, B.L. Turner; daughter, Cathy Jones of Haralson; sons and daughters-in-law Barney and Cara Turner of Alvaton, Terry and Donna Turner of Greenville, Todd Turner, and Stacy Turner, both of Haralson; mother-in-law Ethel Turner of Haralson; sister, Peggy Camp of Grantville; brothers, James Quick, Paul Quick, and Roy Quick, all of Senoia; daughter-in-law Paula Strickland; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Hillcrest Chapel.
Mr. Jerry Wayne Smith
A funeral for Mr. Jerry Wayne Smith, 35, of Bremen, Ga., was held January 16, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin, Ga.
The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Rooks officiated, and the eulogy was by Ron Rooks who also provided special music. Marie Brock, sister of Mr. Smith, offered words on behalf of her brother.
Pallbearers were Heath Meadows, Eddie Cook, Joey Pollard, Chris Bell, William Meadows and Frankie Meadows. Burial was in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Heard County.
Mr. Smith was born in Muscogee County, Ga. September 20, 1966 to the late Hardy Seborn Smith and Zelma Ruth Pitts Smith.
He died January 12, 2002 in Fulton County as the result of an accident. He was a construction worker in the flooring industry. He was a loving father and brother. He was a Christian by faith and enjoyed attending the Rehoboth Christian Center in Tallapoosa, Ga.
Surviving are daughter, Ann Marie Smith of Bremen, Ga.; two sisters, Mary Rooks and Marie Brock, both of Temple, Ga.; and three brothers, David Smith of Bremen, Ga., John Smith of Buchanan, Ga. and Jim Smith of Franklin, Ga.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mrs. Annette Turner
Mrs. Annette Turner, 64, of Al Roberts Road in Haralson, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
Born May 8, 1934, the daughter of Willis Quick and Irene Quick Womack, Mrs. Turner was a retired group leader at NCR in Peachtree City. She was also a member of the Cathedral of Praise church in Digby, Ga.
The funeral service will be at Haralson Baptist Church Monday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m, with Reverend Donnie Smith officiating. Viewing will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Turner, Shane Turner, Rocky Turner, Billy Quick, Emory Quick, Marvin Wilson, Andy Turner and Richie Palmer.
Survivors include her husband B.L. Turner of Haralson; a daughter, Cathy Jones of Haralson; three sons, Barney and Cara Turner of Alvaton, Terry and Donna Turner of Greenville, Todd and Stacy Turner of Harason; a mother-in-law, Ethel Turner of Haralson; a sister, Peggy Camp of Grantville; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Willis Quick Jr.
Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Clarence Thornton "Chick" Johnson
Mr. Clarence Thornton "Chick" Johnson, 79, of Moreland, Ga., died January 16, 2002 at his home following an extended illness.
A native of Elberton, Ga., he was born February 16, 1922, son of the late Clarence L. and Marjorie Moorhead Johnson. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Johnson served in the United States Army. Che was retired from the city of East Point. He and his late wife, Johnnie Faye Johnson were members of the Alvaton Baptist Church in Alvaton, Ga.
Surviving are children, Mike Johnson of Marietta, Ga., Beverely Scarborough of El Paso, Texas, Wanda Maidel of Cumming, Ga. and Carrie Hughes of Elberton, Ga.; sisters, Mildred Melton of Elberton, Ga. and Betty Jo Pearson of Massachusetts; brother, Gene Johnson of East Point, Ga.; five grandchildren.
A funeral will be Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Ed Elliott officiating. Burial will be in the Alvaton Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, Jan. 18 from 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Johnson's memory to the Alvaton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 99, Haralson, Ga. 30229.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. James Ray Moore
Mr. James Ray Moore, 61, of Calhoun, Ga., died Wednesday, January 16, 2002 in Hamilton Medical Center following several years of declining health.
Mr. Moore was born in Coweta County, Ga. Feb. 7, 1940. He was son of Ellen Clemens Moore and the late Paul Moore. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Faye Richardson and a great aunt, Callie Boswell. Before ill health forced his retriement, he was employed by the Gordon County Board of Education as a grounds keeper at Gordon Central High School and a bus driver. Mr. Moore was a member of Oostanaula Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Bessie Christine Moore, who whom he was married 37 years; four daughters, Rebecca Parker and her husband Danny of Calhoun, Annette Pierce of Calhoun, Melinda Sutton and her husband of Calhoun and Karen Long and her husband Mark of Calhoun; five brothers, Johnny Moore and Joseph Moore of Adairsville, Ga.; Joe William Moore of Shannon, Ga., Stanley Moore of Adairsville, Ga. and Jimmy Moore of Plainville, Ga.; sister, Rita Peterson of Corinth, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Kelly and Brian Parker, Jessica and Jennifer Pierce, Kyle and Malina Sutton, Jane and Blake Garland and Matthew Owens.
A funeral will be Friday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. from Oostanaula Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Langston and the Rev. Lamar Bearden officiating. Burial will be in Gordon Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Scottie Moore, Chip Crumbly, Brian Parker, Paul Moore, Bobby Boswell and Dan Moore.
The body will be placed in state at the church at 2 p.m. Friday.
The family was receiving friends Thursday from 5-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home, Calhoun, Ga.
Mr. Malcolm W. Orr Jr.
Mr. Malcolm W. Orr Jr., 90, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at Lifecare of Collegedale, in Collegedale, Tennessee.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at graveside in the Corinth Cemetery in Heard County. The Rev. Marion Shivers will officiate.
Mr. Orr was born October 13, 1911, son of the late Malcolm Walter Orr and the late Jennie Lou Ransom Orr, descendants of the pioneer Ware family of Troup and Heard counties. He was reared in Macon, was a graduate of Auburn University, and had lived in Chattanooga since 1937.
Mr. Orr was a mechanical engineer, having retired from Combustion Engineering after 40 years of service, and was a member of the Professional Engineering Club and the Power Squadron of Chattanooga. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Macon.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Jackson Orr of Chattanooga; niece and several cousins.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
