Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mr. Moses Brown
Mr. Moses Brown, 53, of Newnan, Ga. died March 27, 2002 at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.
He was born March 18, 1949 in Coweta County to the late Robert and Willie Brown. He joined the Zion Hill Baptist Church at an early age.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Newnan with the Rev. W. J. Johnson officiating, assisted by the Rev. R. W. Sutton and Rev. J. L. Hendricks. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of the Class of 1967.
Surviving are his wife Debra Brown; sisters, Mary (Kenneth) Blandenburg of Newnan, Nettie (David) Walker of Atlanta, Melvina Johnson, Chicago, and Alice Frances Freeland, Chicago; brothers, Eugene (Barbara) Brown, Virginia, William Brown, Hogansville, Robert Brown Jr., Atlanta and Norman Brown, New York; aunt, Mrs. Flossie Jordan, Newnan; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. James Edward Hefner
Mr. James Edward Hefner, 77, of Sharpsburg, Ga., died Thursday, March 28, 2002 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta.
Mr. Hefner was born to Clark and Eunice Hefner in Buckhannon, West Virginia in 1924. After high school he attended and received his bachelor's degree in theology from Moody Bible Institute in Illinois and later earned his Master's of Divinity from Liberty University in Virginia. In World War II he served in the Army in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre. After deciding to make the military his career, he joined the Air Force when it became a separate division within the Department of Defense and served in the Korean Conflict. Before his retirement in 1965 he was stationed at Chanute AFB, Illinois as a parachute rigging instructor and obtained the nickname "Barracuda." After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Hefner moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and worked as a Florida State Surveyor and was also involved with Airport Security. He moved to the Sharpsburg area 10 years ago to be near his daughter, Tami.
Mr. Hefner was a very active and hard-working man. During his life he was a devoted student of the scripture, continually studying, reading and teaching the Bible. He was a member of the Sharpsburg Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a 32nd Degree Mason, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a life member of the American Legion, a member of the Air Force Sergeant's Association, and an expert in genealogy. But, he will be most remembered for simple things: his good nature and generosity toward others, his love for nature, his exuberant personality, never meeting a stranger, and being a "big kid" and a "cut up" with his family.
Mr. Hefner is survived by two daughters, Tami Lopez and her husband Jack of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Lisa Martin and her husband Lee of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; step-mother, Mrs. Mildred Hefner of Charlotte, North Carolina; brothers, Calvin E. Hefner of Charlotte, North Carolina and Billy Hefner of New York City, New York; sister, Mrs. Phyllis Vaughn of Phoenix, Arizona; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many friends.
The family will receive friends at Jones Funeral Home in Newnan from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 30. A funeral will follow the visitation at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30 with the Bishop John Williams officiating.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1 at Heavner Cemetery in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Sue Sims Linder
Mrs. Sue Sims Linder, 84, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at her home.
She was the daughter of the late William James and Susie Richards Sims. She was retired after many years of service from McKinney Electrical Contractors in Atlanta and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Palmetto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Kenneth Linder, U.S. Air Force Retired, and her brother, W. J. Sims Jr.
Surviving is her nephew, Robert R. Sims of Palmetto.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 1, in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home in Fairburn with Rev. Ron Allen officiating. Burial will be later in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 30 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Higgins Funerals and Cremations, Fairburn, Ga.
Mr. Harry Estel Moss
Mr. Harry Estel Moss, 86, of Loretta Lane, Luthersville, Ga., died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at his residence.
He was born Feb. 22, 1916 in Green County, Ky. He was retired from the United States Air Force.
A funeral will be at Luthersville United Methodist Church Saturday, March 30 at 4 p.m. Visitation with the family will follow the service. Rev. Rance Sprayberry will officiate.
Surviving are his sons, David Joyner and Ralph Joyner, both of Florida, and Douglas Moss of Hiram, Ga.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Annette M. Peek
Mrs. Annette M. Peek, 77, of Sunny South Street, Newnan, Ga., died March 27, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
She was born August 9, 1924 to the late William Oscar McElroy and the late Vara Jones. She worked as a pharmaceutical clerk and was Baptist by faith.
A funeral was Friday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan. Dr. George Dillard officiated, and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Pallbearers were Cecil Smith, Chuck Smith, Phil Smith, Richard McElroy, Greg McElroy and John McElroy.
Surviving are her husband, Roy Peek of Newnan; daughter, Rachel Peek of Fairburn; sons, Perry Peek of Sharpsburg and Jospeh Peek of Elizabeth City, N.C.; brother, William H. McElroy of Union City; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Little Miss Savannah Rose Shelton
Little Miss Savannah Rose Shelton, infant daughter of David and Lee Ann Waldrop Shelton, died Thursday, March 28, 2002 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
A funeral will be 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Carl Calhoun will officiate, and burial will be in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Coweta County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-3 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
In addition to her parents, survivors include two sisters, Cheyenne Shelton of Hogansville and Kayla Shelton of Grantville; three brothers, Dakota Shelton, Benjamin Shelton and Blake Shelton, all of Hogansville; grandparents, Patricia Olmstead of Banning, California, and Ronald Olmstead of Luthersville; great-grandparents, Betty Ann and Carl Dorman of Stockbridge, Margaret and E. J. Shelton and Lillian Olmstead, all of Luthersville.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Robert Flemin "Kiddo" Weldon
Mr. Robert Flemin "Kiddo" Weldon, a Hapeville, Ga. businessman and World War II veteran, died March 27, 2002 of complications suffered in an auto addicent on Highway 85 in Riverdale, Ga.
Surviving are his wife, AnnaJeanne Shuman-Weldon of Hapeville; daughter, Zoe W. DuRante of Lawton, Okla.; sister, Grunelle Katz of Monroe Township, NJ; step-sons, Wade Shuman of Riverdale, Ga., Mark Shuman of Chipley, FL, David Shuman of Morganton, GA; grandson, Zack DuRante of California; step-grandchildren, Alan Shuman, Michael Shuman, Vicki Shuman-Clements, Laura Yarbrough, Allison Pitt, Troy Monroe, Rodney Shuman, Tammy Zacherl, Chris Shuman, Jamie Nelson, Amie Shuman, Benjamin Shuman, Shayne Brown and Jeremy Brown; 23 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be Saturday, March 30 at 4 p.m. at the Worship Center at Hapeville United Methodist Church.
The family asks that flowers be omitted and donations made to the Hapeville United Methodist Church.
Cremation Society of Georgia, Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. Annie Frances Bishop
Mrs. Annie Frances Bishop, 69, of Bailey Drive, Newnan, Ga. died Monday, March 25, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
She was born in Coweta County, Ga. July 31, 1932, daughter of the late Mr. Levoit Johnson and Mrs. Jewell Harris Bryan. She was a homemaker and raised a large family.
She was preceded in death by husband Floyd Bishop and son Jimmy Williams.
A funeral was Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel with the Rev. Terry Calhoun and Rev. Clifford Harmon officiating. Music was performed by Scott Harmon, Karen and Leann.
Pallbearers were Larry Williams Jr., Bernard Bryan Jr., Tim Bryan, Adam Bryan, Donnie Thompson, Steve Ferrell, David Toms and Jimmy Williams Jr. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are daughters, Dianne Thompson of Newnan, Patsy Bryan of Buena Vista, Ga.; sons, Larry Williams of Newnan, Joe Williams of Newnan, Robert Williams of Shilo, Ga., Jerry Williams of Franklin, Ga., Billy Williams of Seymour, IN, Bobby Williams of Savannah, Ga., and Ricky Bishop of Newnan; sister, Shirley Bryan of Buena Vista, Ga.; brothers, Donnie Bryan of Buena Vista, Ga. and David Bryan of Buena Vista, Ga.; half-sister Sylvia Johnson; half-brother Murphy Johnson; and step-sister, Peggy Woolam; five step-children, James Bishop of Moreland, Michael Bishop of Moreland, Robert Bishop of Newnan, Shirley Arrington of Newnan and Debbie McCoy; 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and a number of step-grandchildren.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Col. Nathan S. Hale
Col. Nathan S. Hale, 74, of Bayless Road, Jonesborough, Tenn., died March 3, 2002 at his residence.
He was a Fleming, Ky., native and son of the late Robert I. and Bernice C. Hale.
He received an undergraduate degree from Milligan College, a master's degree from East Tennessee State University and completed postgraduate work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
He was a decorated Korean War veteran, having served in the Marine Corps from 1952-83, and retied with the rank of full colonel.
Hale was principal of Sulphur Springs High School 1957-71, and Daniel Boone High School 1971-80.
He was superintendent of Washington County Schools from 1980-84, and was elected to the Washington County Board of Education in 1986, serving as chairman from 1992-94.
Hale was a member of the American Heart Association, Masonic Lodge, Shriner's, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and a lifetime member of the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association and the Retired Officers Associaiton.
He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Shirley Warren Hale; two brothers, John Hale and Benjamin Hale; and one sister, Roberta English.
Surviving are wife, Eleanor C. Hale; two sons, Warren Cutshaw Hale, Jonesborough, and Nathan Scott Hale Jr., Fairview; daughter, Melony Johnson, Knoxville; stepson, Greg Clark, Knoxville; three sisters, Doris DeSilva, Columbia, S.C., Eunice Reynolds, Louisville, Ky., and Imogene Brown, Morganton, N.C.; ten grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Among local relatives surviving Mr. Hale are Mrs. Ed (Martha Warren) Whitlock, Mr. L. Hoyt Warren and Mr. G. Sidney Warren, all of Newnan, Ga.
Appalachian Funeral Home, Tennessee.
Mr. Frank N. Collinsworth
Mr. Frank N. Collinsworth, 77, of Palmetto, died Monday, March 25, 2002 at Southern Regional Medical Center.
A native of Coweta County, he was the son of the late Welborn and Jewell Rainwater Collinsworth. He was an Army veteran of World War II, member of Fairburn Lodge No. 180, Ramah Baptist Church and owner of Frank's Sheet and Metal in Palmetto.
He was preceded in death by his son, Sonny Collinsworth in 1982.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma Wade Collinsworth of Palmetto; daughters, Barbara E. Parker and Margaret F. Parker; sisters, Louise Monroe and Margaret Long; brother, Thomas Collinsworth, 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will be private later.
Higgins Funerals and Cremations, Fairburn, Ga.
Mr. John T. Whatley
Mr. John Thomas (J. T.) Whatley, 66, of Newnan, died March 23, 2002 at LaGrange Hospice Care.
Mr. Whatley was born May 22, 1935 in Coweta County to the late Mr. Andrew Whatley and Mrs. Salley Whatley. He joined the Mount Carmel A.M.E. Church at an early age. He married Mrs. Gladys Carmichael Whatley and they had four children, two of whom preceded him in death.
A funeral will be Thursday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at China Grove Baptist Church in Turin. Minister Steve Dennis will be eulogist, assisted by missionary D. Harris, Rev. Harold Killgour, Dea. Roscoe Simmons Jr. and other ministers. Burial in Elder's Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are wife, Mrs. Gladys Whatley; daughters, Uvone Whatley, Erica Snelling, Latasha Snelling of Newnan, Ga.; sons, Curtis S. Shatley, Vinson E. Whatley, Calvin Hunter of Newnan; sister, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Bridges (Corene), Mr. and Mrs. John Feariby (Ora) of Newnan; mother, Mrs. Sallie Whatley of Newnan; uncles, Roscoe Simmons Sr., Tom Simmons; aunts, Mrs. Ruby Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Simmons; five grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Royce Adams
Mr. Royce Adams, 47, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Adams was born April 18, 1954 in Newnan to Mr. Benjamin Adams and the late Mrs. Frances Ann Adams. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evangelist Evangeline Sims Adams and his oldest brother, Benjamin Adams.
A funeral will be Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. at Pineview Pure Holiness Church, Chestlehurst Road, Senoia. Pastor G. Reid officiating, assisted by Elder Woodrow Pinson, Minister Jimmy Terrell and Elder Willie James Hill. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery in Newnan. The nephews will serve as pallbearers. The cortege will assemble at 360 John C. Hunter Road, Sharpsburg, at 1 p.m.
Survivng are his father, Benjamin Adams of Atlanta; sisters, Odell Williams, Newnan, Shirley Macky and Dianne Adams, Atlanta, Rosanna Hill, Sharpsburg, Sara Kate Adams, Detroit; step-daughter, Melissa Sims and children; God mothers, Johnnie Mae Sales, Fayetteville, Kate Harris, Newnan; brothers, Willie Henry Adams, Michael Anthony Adams, Atlanta, twin brother Robert Adams of Senoia, Jimmie Lee Adams of Newnan; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Annie Frances Bishop
Mrs. Annie Frances Bishop, 69, of Bailey Drive, Newnan, Ga., died Monday, March 25, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
She was born in Coweta County July 31, 1932, daughter of the late Mr. Lee Boyt Johnson and Mrs. Jewell Harris Bryan.
Surviving are daughters, Diane Thompson of Newnan, Patsy Bryan of Buena Vista, Ga.; sons, Larry Williams of Newnan, Jo Williams of Newnan, Robert Williams of Shilo, Ga., Jerry Williams of Franklin, Ga., Billy Williams of Seymore, IN, Bobby Williams of Savannah, Ga., and Ricky Bishop of Newnan; sister, Shirley Bryan of Buena Vista, Ga.; brothers, Donnie Bryan of Buena Vista, Ga. and David Bryan of Buena Vista; five step-children, James Bishop of Moreland, Michael Bishop of Moreland, Robert Bishop of Newnan, Shirley Bishop of Newnan; 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and a number of step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a husband, Floyd Bishop and son, Jimmy Williams.
A funeral will be Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel with the Rev. Terry Calhoun and Rev. Clifford Harmon officiating. Music performed by Scott Harmon, Karen and Leann.
Pallbearers are Larry Williams Jr., Bernard Bryan Jr., Tim Bryan, Adam Bryan, Donnie Thompson, Steve Ferrell, David Toms and Jimmy Williams Jr.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Billy Joe Roberts
Mr. Billy Joe Roberts, 71, of Ardmore Road, Ft. Myers, Florida, died Sunday, March 24, 2002 at his residence.
Mr. Roberts was born May 11, 1930 in Coweta County. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Wednesday, March 27 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be at graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Roscoe Road, Thursday, March 28 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Frank Powers will officiate.
Surviving are sons, Eric Roberts of Ft. Myers, Fla., Frankie Roberts of Panama City, Fla., and Roger Roberts of Newnan; sister, Ruth Aiken of Newnan; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Arvis Ruffin
Mrs. Arvis Ruffin, 81, of Newnan, Ga., died at Newnan Hospital Monday, March 25, 2002.
Mrs. Ruffin was born in Meriwether County in 1921 to Thomas and Minnie Turnner. Most of her life was spent in the Senoia and Newnan area. She was a tireless forker, working in the textile mills while raising her family and even after retirement worked for Three Crowns Antiques. She loved people, animals, fishing, Braves baseball and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Mrs. Ruffin is preceded in death by husbands Floyd Lee Crawford and Joseph Henry Ruffin and a grandson, Robert Rhodes.
Surviving are two sons, Jerry Crawford and wife Vicky of Warner Robins, Ga. and Robert Crawford and wife Vicki of Newnan; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at noon Thursday, March 28 at Jones Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Allan Rainwater officiating.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Reba Self
Mrs. Reba Self, 84, of Sharpsburg, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Self was born Aug. 15, 1917, in Danville, Ala. She was a homemaker.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 26, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Rev. Derrell Hudgins will officiate, and burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens on Highway 54.
The family was receiving visitors Monday evening, March 25, from 5 to 8 at the funeral home.
Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Ann Brooks of Monroe and Janna Lee Jennings of Sharpsburg; brother, James Cooper of Decatur, Ala.; sisters Betty Hollifield of Florida and Jean King and Thelma Mattox of Alabama; grandchildren Steve Brooks, Cindy Hamric, Alicia Hucks, Luke Jennings and Shanci Jennings; and great-grandchildren Danielle Newman and Dylan Newman.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Billy Duke
Mr. Billy Duke, 84, of Roswell and formerly of Newnan, died Saturday March 23, 2002.
Mr. Duke was born March 7, 1918 in Mississippi County, Ark., to the late J.C. and Eva Duke. Mr. Duke served in the U.S. Army during World War II and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a resident of Newnan for over 40 years, and was the developer of the Bellcare Woods subdivision. Mr. Duke retired from Delta Airlines after 35 years of service and was a member of the Delta Pioneers Club.
A funeral will be held Monday, March 25, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Northside Chapel, 12050 Crabapple Road, Roswell. The Rev. Searcy Jackson will officiate, and burial will be in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Newnan at 3 p.m., with the Rev. John Riley in charge at graveside.
Surviving are his wife, Marie Duke; daughter, Connie D. Scott of Marietta; grandchildren Donna Henson of Lawrenceville and Kevin Edmondson of McDonough; great-grandchildren Christopher and Taylor Edmondson; and sisters-in-law Mable Andrews of Virginia Beach, Va. and Rudell Richardson of Tupelo, Miss.
Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, Roswell.
Mrs. Reba Self
Mrs. Reba Self, 84, of Sharpsburg, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Mrs. Self was born Aug. 15, 1917, in Danville, Ala. She was a homemaker.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Parrish will officiate, and burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens on Highway 54.
The family will receive visitors Monday evening, March 25, from 5 to 8 at the funeral home.
Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Ann Brooks of Monroe and Janna Lee Jennings of Sharpsburg; brother, James Cooper of Decatur, Ala.; sisters Betty Hollifield of Florida and Jean King and Thelma Mattox of Alabama; grandchildren Steve Brooks, Cindy Hamric, Alicia Hucks, Luke Jennings and Shanci Jennings; and great-grandchildren Danielle Newman and Dylan Newman.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rosalie Wootten Deck
Mrs. Rosalie Wootten Deck, born October 9, 1905 in Atlanta, died in Charlottesville, Virginia, March 16, 2002 after a brief illness.
She had resided in East Point, Ga. until she moved to the Martha Jefferson House in Charlottesville in 1998.
Mrs. Deck was the daughter of Rosa Johns and Harry Pope Wootten. In 1928 she married L. Linton Deck, a public educator and Army Reserve officer. They were married for 51 years, until his death in 1979.
Surviving are sons, L. Linton Deck Jr. and his wife Patricia of Newnan and John David Deck and wife Polly of Charlottesville, Va.; seven grandchildren, Dayna Deck of University City, MO., Laura Deck of Nashville, TN, Sarah Deck Stevens of Santa Fe, NM, David Deck Jr. of Richmond, VA, Rev. Hampton Deck of Benicia, CA, Stewart Deck of Arlington, MA, and Emily Deck Harrill of Columbia, SC; 14 great-grandchildren; and three nephews.
A memorial service, led by Rev. Martin Huggins and Rev. Hampton Deck, will be held at the College Park Presbyterisn Church on Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. Burial in Atlanta will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to endowment funds of the College Park Presbyterian Church.
Anderson Funeral Service, St. George Avenue, Crozet, Va.
Mrs. Alvena M. FitzHenry
Mrs. Alvena M. Fitzhenry, 79, of Newnan, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at Emory University Hospital.
Mrs. FitzHenry was born January 4, 1923 in Roundlake, MN. She worked as a caregiver.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Saturday, March 23 from 6-8 p.m.
Surviving are a son, Michael FitzHenry of Newnan; daughter, Mary Sears of McCanna, ND; brother, Carl Manitz of Roundlake, MN; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Rev. David Lee Holston
The Rev. David Lee Holston, 48, died Monday, March 18, 2002 at Southern Regional Hospital in Riverdale, Ga.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 65 Yeager Road. Rev. Robert Chapman, pastor, Rev. Clinton Elder, officiating, assisted by Elder Reid, Rev. Max Riley, Bro. Terry Favors. Rev. Milton Holston, Rev. Lamar Holston. Burial in the Forest Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery.
On the day of the service the cortege will assemble at the funeral home at noon.
Rev. Holston was born July 17, 1953 to the late Dea. Harold Holston and Mrs. Clyde Holston. He married Diane Murry December 24, 1972. They had one son, Travis D. Holston.
Surviving are his wife, Diane; son, Travis; mother, Mrs. Clyde Holston; two brothers, Rev. Lamar (Charlene) Holston, Rev. Milton (Earnestine) Holston; two sisters, Alice (Joseph) Gresham, Debra (Earnest) Ingram; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marie (Robert) Kempson, Mrs. Lillian Parker; two brothers-in-law, Mr. Willie (Lee) Murry, Mr. Robert (Mary) Murry; a devoted niece, Sonja (Alvina) Mangham; a host of relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Hattie Mae Prather McCrary
Mrs. Hattie Mae Prather McCrary, 74, died Sunday, March 17, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with her son, Commissioner Robert Lee Wood, officiating, assisted by Rev. Felton James, Rev. O. L. Wood, Rev. R. W. Sutton and Rev. W. J. Johnson. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.
The cortege will assemble today at 88 West Washington Street, Newnan.
Mrs. McCrary was born October 12, 1927 to the late Sam and Delia Prather. She married Walter McCrary September 3, 1955. Prior to her marriage on May 4, 1942, she gave birth to a son, Robert Lee Wood, her only child.
Surviving are her husband, Walter McCrary; son, Coweta County Commissioner Robert L. Wood and his wife Deloris; sister, Ms. Melia B. Gray; two very special nieces whom she raised, Delia Bolton (Aaron) and Shirley Bonner (Bonell); an ex-daughter-in-law; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, friends and relatives.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Kathryn Miller
Mrs. Mary Kathryn Miller, a life-long resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at a local hospital. She was born October 3, 1910 in Bruce, Florida to John Hartley and Nannie McDonald Lassiter.
Mrs. Miller was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 115 of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
She was preceeded in death by her husband Curtis Ralph Miller (former sheriff of Walton County); two daughters; one son; three brothers, Luther Hartley Lassiter, Dewey Mattew Lassiter Sr. and Willie Dee Lassiter; and two sisters, Carrie Carr and Addie Gomillion.
She is survivied by a son, George Ralph Miller and wife Dawne of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; one daughter, Fay M. Hardy of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and Newnan, Ga.; grandchildren, Melanie Hardy Mohney of Gardiner, Maine, Mary Leslie Hardy of Atlanta, Ga., George Ralph Miller Jr. of Ocala, Florida, Jennifer M. Brannon of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., Courtney Celeste Miller of DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; Curtis Caswell Miller of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs, Fla., with the Rev. Henry Mooney and the Rev. Ken Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Larry Bell, Bruce Anderson, F. Lloyd Blue Jr., Bryan Kilbey, Mac Work, Stanley Hobbs, and Tom Anderson. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. B. J. Brown, Hubert Bell, Joe Cromartie, Walker Green, Leland G. Wilkinson and P. W. Miles Jr.
Visitation was Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Clary-Godwin Chapel.
Floral contributions were being accepted, or contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in DeFuniak Springs, or to your favorite charity.
Clary-Godwin Funeral Home, DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
Mrs. Marguerite Warner Young
Mrs. Marguerite Warner "Tan" Young, 70, of Senoia, Ga., will be remembered at a funeral Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Moreland, Ga.
Rev. L. M. Spear Jr. will officiate, assisted by Rev. J. C. Neal and Rev. Steve Dennis. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Patrick B. Almond, Derrick Young, Perez Brown, Dwayne Young, Orlando Young and Bernard Young. Honorary pallbearers will be Willie C. Stargell, Bubba Murray, Ray Britt, Clifton Young, Derrell Young, Joshua Strickland, Cory Young and Carlton Young.
Mrs. Young was born November 28, 1931 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Emory (Florrie) Warner Sr. She joined Mt. Calvary Baptist at an early age, where she worked faithfully until an auto accident prevented her from doing so in December 1978. She married the late Mr. Frontz Young Sr. in August 1947 and they had three daughters and five sons.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tishana Vernae Strickland.
Surviving are three daughters, Ms. Jacquelyn Denise Young, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon (Carolyn) Strickland, Mrs. Geneva Young Almond; five sons, Mr. Frontz Young Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young, Mr. William Young, Mr. Will Young, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young; brothers, Bishop and Mrs. J. T. Martin, Mr. Evans Warner, Mr. Eugene Simmons; sister, Mrs. Leona Steed; step-son, Mr. Horace Ellison; sister-in-law, Mrs. Marion Young Wilson; brothers-in-law, Henry, Willie, Leroy, John, Frank, Marvin Jr., Eugene & Timothy Young; 38 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law; special cousins, Mrs. Velma Bass and Mrs. Mary Robinson; devoted friends Mrs. Doria Elder, Ms. Sarah Stargell, Mr. Willie Stargell, Mrs. Evelyn Spear and Mrs. Josephine Bailey; very attentive grandchildren, Christopher (Chris) and Jamarcus Young; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeal Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Rosalie Wootten Deck
Mrs. Rosalie Wootten Deck, born October 9, 1905 in Atlanta, died in Charlottesville, Virginia, March 16, 2002 after a brief illness.
She had resided in East Point, Ga. until she moved to the Martha Jefferson House in Charlottesville in 1998.
A graduate of Agnes Scott College in 1926, she taught at Queens College, Charlotte, N.C. for two years, and after marriage taught from time to time in the Fulton County public schools. Music and singing early became a favorite activity, and she was a leader in choirs of her churches until moving to Virginia.
She had a similar life-long commitment to the Presbyterian Church, and was a member of the Georgia Avenue and College Park churches in the Atlanta area and the Westminster Church in Charlottesville. She served as a choir director for the Georgia Avenue Church for more than 35 years, and sang in the College Park choir. She taught in Sunday schools, was active in Women of the Church, and served as an officer in Presbyterial and Synodial organizations.
Mrs. Deck was the daughter of Rosa Johns and Harry Pope Wootten. In 1928 she married L. Linton Deck, a public educator and Army Reserve officer. They were married for 51 years, until his death in 1979.
Surviving are sons, L. Linton Deck Jr. and his wife Patricia of Newnan and John David Deck and wife Polly of Charlottesville, Va.; seven grandchildren, Dayna Deck of University City, MO., Laura Deck of Nashville, TN, Sarah Deck Stevens of Santa Fe, NM, David Deck Jr. of Richmond, VA, Rev. Hampton Deck of Benicia, CA, Stewart Deck of Arlington, MA, and Emily Deck Harrill of Columbia, SC; 14 great-grandchildren; and three nephews.
A memorial service, led by Rev. Martin Huggins and Rev. Hampton Deck, will be held at the College Park Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. Burial in Atlanta will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to endowment funds of the College Park Presbyterian Church.
Anderson Funeral Service, St. George Avenue, Crozet, Va.
Mr. Franklin Hall
Mr. Franklin Hall, 69, of Fischer Road, Newnan, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at Southwest Christian Hospice.
Mr. Hall was born November 8, 1932 in Coweta County, Ga. Born and raised in Coweta County, he was a member of the National Guard for eight years. He was a life-long member of Hope Memorial Baptist Church. A fourth-generation merchant, he operated Hall's Grocery Story in north Coweta County.
The family was receiving friends at McKoon Funeral Home Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
A funeral will be in McKoon's chapel Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Billy Burks and the Rev. Joel Heaton will officiate. Burial will be at Hope Memorial Baptist Church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lanny Hammett, Doug Latimer, Herman Minix, Johnny Minix, Clay Miller and Bobby Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Bruckler, Charlie Jones, John LaChance, Tommy Winkles, John Wooten and Mike Yeager.
Flowers will be accepted, or those who desire may make contributions to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Hall of Newnan; sons, Jim and Meg Hall of Newnan and Joe Hall of Newnan; daughters, Betty and Larry Hammett of Sharpsburg and Janet Hall of Newnan; sisters, Jo Hopkins and Jean Masdon, both of Newnan; grandchildren, Joanna Hall, Jonathan Hall, Matthew Hammett, Stephen Hammett and Amber Lynn; great-grandchild Jaden Hall.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Rev. David Lee Holston
The Rev. David Lee Holston, 48, died Monday, March 18, 2002 at Southern Regional Hospital in Riverdale, Ga.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 65 Yeager Road. Rev. Robert Chapman, pastor, Rev. Clinton Elder, officiating, assisted by Elder Reid, Rev. Max Riley, Bro. Terry Favors. Rev. Milton Holston, Rev. Lamar Holston. Burial in the Forest Lawn Memorial Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lundell Holston, Harold L. Holston Jr., Raysho Holston, Andre Lindley, Edward Murry, Robert L. Murry Jr., Felton Sales and Luther Whatley. Flower ladies will be Joy Ingram, Polly Puckett, Cora Watson, June Watson, Corlenna Watson.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 5-7:30 p.m.
On the day of the service the cortege will assemble at the funeral home at noon.
Rev. Holston was born July 17, 1953 to the late Dea. Harold Holston and Mrs. Clyde Holston. He was a 1971 graduate of east Coweta High School. He joined Oak Grove Baptist Church at an early age, where he served faithfully. He later joined Deliverance Revival Center. He went into the ministry in 1974 and traveled many years spreading God's word as a member of Angelic Voices of Deliverance and UGH Ensemble. He served as assistant pastor at Fellowship Christian Center. He was employed by Alenco for many years and at the time of his death was employed by Confort View Products.
He married Diane Murry December 24, 1972. They had one son, Travis D. Holston.
Surviving are his wife, Diane; son, Travis; mother, Mrs. Clyde Holston; two brothers, Rev. Lamar (Charlene) Holston, Rev. Milton (Earnestine) Holston; two sisters, Alice (Joseph) Gresham, Debra (Earnest) Ingram; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marie (Robert) Kempson, Mrs. Lillian Parker; two brothers-in-law, Mr. Willie (Lee) Murry, Mr. Robert (Mary) Murry; a devoted niece, Sonja (Alvina) Mangham; a host of relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Hattie Mae Prather McCrary
Mrs. Hattie Mae Prather McCrary, 74, died Sunday, March 17, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
A funeral will be Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with her son, Commissioner Robert Lee Wood, officiating, assisted by Rev. Felton James, Rev. O. L. Wood, Rev. R. W. Sutton and Rev. W. J. Johnson. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lt. Willie J. Morris, Dr. Robert Calhoun, Mr. Melvin Moreland, Mr. Bennie Rosser, Mr. Willie Joe James, Attorney Alton Maddox Jr. Active pallbearers will be nephews.
Honorary flower ladies will be the Western Union Usher Board. Active flower ladies will be nieces and granddaughters.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7-9 p.m.
On the day of the funeral the cortege will assemble at 88 West Washington Street, Newnan.
Mrs. McCrary was born October 12, 1927 to the late Sam and Delia Prather. She married Walter McCrary September 3, 1955. Prior to her marriage on May 4, 1942, she gave birth to a son, Robert Lee Wood, her only child.
Mrs. McCrary was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and served as the president of the usher board for many years. As a young Christian, she was a member of Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church until she moved to town.
Her family was her life. She took care of various family members during their time of illness and always was available when someone needed a helping hand. She raised some of her nieces and nephews and was affectionately known as Aunt Hat. She was always available when a family member got sick and they could always get some advice and love when around her. Her grandchildren will always remember the special boxes that would arrive in San Diego just in time for opening on Christmas evening. She was a very special person to all who knew her.
Her early employment was various housekeeping duties and one of her employer families, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Machen, were kind enough to assist her in purchasing a house where she lived until her health declined.
At Morrison Nursing Home, she cooked for several years; and she later retired from the Coweta County Board of Education, having worked at Ruth Hill School.
A sister preceded her in death.
Surviving are her husband, Walter McCrary; son, Coweta County Commissioner Robert L. Wood and his wife Deloris; sister, Ms. Melia B. Gray; two very special nieces whom she raised, Delia Bolton (Aaron) and Shirley Bonner (Bonell); an ex-daughter-in-law; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, friends and relatives.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mae Dell B. O'Neal
Mrs. Mae Dell Boswell O'Neal, 90, of Newnan, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 22 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Dr. Bobby Helton and the Rev. Ken Rose will officiate, and burial will be in the Grantville Cemetery.
Mrs. O'Neal was born July 4, 1911 in Meriwether County, daughter of the late James Robet Boswell and the late Ida Belle Attaway Boswell. She was a lifelong resident of Coweta County, was a Baptist, and was retired from Grantville Mills. She was the wife of the late Rev. Roy O'Neal.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Betty Perry of Newnan; three sons, Billie O'Neal of Foley, Alabama, Donald O'Neal and James T. O'Neal, both of Newnan; four sisters, Mrs. Eunice Pate and Mrs Jean Hand, both of Newnan, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Griffin, and Mrs. Mildred Phillips of Hogansville; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Joyce O'Neal, and a son, Jackie O'Neal.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. William Marshall Red
Mr. William Marshall Red, 81, of Franklin, Ga., died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga.
Mr. Red was born in Murray County, Ga. to the late William Starling Red and Golda Mae Adams Red. He was a Methodist by faith and retired from the Franklin Aluminum Company where he worked in the Automotive Department. He served his country in the United States Army. For his great service he obtained the rank of corporal, and was presented the EAMET Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a much loved father and grandfather.
A funeral will be Friday, March 22 at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Talmadge Lumpkin officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Methodist Church Cemetery.
Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Patricia Red of Franklin, Ga.; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Michael and Danica Red, also of Franklin; great-granddaugther Makayla Red, also of Franklin; three sisters, Evelyn Springfield of Chatsworth, Ga., Ruth Quarles of of Chatsworth, Ga., and Jean Louge of Harrisburg, Ky.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mr. Willie Edward Barnes
Mr. Willie Edward Barnes, 56, of Carrollton, Ga., died March 16, 2002 in Carrollton.
A funeral will be Thursday, March 21 at 2 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with the Rev. J. C. Neal officiating. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews. Flower ladies will be nieces. The family may be contacted at the home of his mother, Mrs. Pollie Barnes, 472 Country Club Road in Newnan. On the day of the service the cortege will assemble at the residence at 1 p.m.
Mr. Barnes was born August 23, 1945 in Palmetto, Ga. to the late Mr. Ardaway Barnes and Mrs. Pollie Hall Mickey. He was loved by everyone who knew him and always tried to bring a smile to everyone he talked to. His life was devoted to trying to help others. Three brothers preceded him in death, Joe Lewis Barnes, Millard Barnes and John Henry Barnes.
Surviving are his mother, Pollie Hall-Mickey of Newnan; five aunts, Mrs. Thelma Lee Johnson of Atlanta, Mrs. Louise Dunson of Newnan, Mrs. Bernice Ellis of Newnan, Mrs. Betty Ann Gates of Newnan, Mrs. Cathrine Shooks of Greenville; brother, James Barnes of Newnan; three sisters-in-law, Nellie Mae, Aneice Barnes and Mary Ann Barnes, all of Carrollton; four brothers-in-law, Larry Joe Ellis, Jessie Dunson, Sylvester Gates of Newnan, and Alonzo Andrews of Greenville; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Ernest Preston Johnson Sr.
Mr. Ernest Preston Johnson Sr., 85, formerly of Avondale Estates, Ga. and Decatur, Ga., died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 in Newnan where he had lived for the past two years with his son, Preston Johnson Jr. and daughter-in-law Claudia Johnson.
He was a member of Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church, a Navy Veteran of World War II, an avid Braves fan, and the owner of Avondale Food Store in Avondale Estates for many years. While in the grocery business Mr. Johnson ws the subject of an article in the Atlanta Journal, "He Survived Supermarkets," that explained why so many people in the Avondale area thought his neighborhood store was the only place to shop.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ella Bert Kitchens Johnson and one grandson.
Surviving are son, Preston Johnson Jr.; daughter-in-law, Claudia Johnson of Newnan; daughter, Joyce Osburn; son-in-law, Frank Osburn of Woodbridge, Virginia; five grandchildren and give great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Greensboro, Ga.
Memorial donations may be made to Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church, 3260 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032 in Preston Johnson's memory.
McKoon Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
