Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Hoagland
Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Hoagland, 86, of Pelham, Tennessee, died Friday, March 8, 2002 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard E. Hoagland; son, Mert Hoagland; granddaughter, Tracy Hoagland.
Surviving are a son, Howard Stephen Hoagland; three daughters, Ruth Ann Cornelison, Tullahoma, Martha Corley of Newnan and Mary Ann Meeks of Pelham; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday, 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cumberland Funeral Home, Monteagle, Tenn.
Miss Kelly Renee Mincy
Miss Kelly Renee Mincy, 14, of Dixon Road, Newnan, died Sunday, March 10, 2002 in an Atlanta Hospital.
Miss Mincy was born January 20, 1988 in Coweta County, daughter of Cathy Mincy Caswell and the late Thomas Mincy. She was an eighth grade student at Newnan Christian School and a member of Bible Baptist Church. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Paul and Betty Dupree.
Surviving are her mother and step-father Cathy and Glenn Caswell, Newnan, paternal grandparents Henry and Ethel Mincy, Atlanta, and J. P. and Grace Caswell of Newnan. Also surviving are two brothers, Justin Caswell and Matthew Caswell, both of Newnan.
A funeral will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Anderson officiating. The remains will be placed in state at the church one hour prior to service time.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6-9 p.m.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Garden.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Jessie Lee Norman
Mrs. Jessie Lee Norman, 91, of E. Camp Street in Moreland, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Born Feb. 26, 1911, in Roopville, Mrs. Norman was a retired textile worker for Moreland Knitting Mill. She was a member of Moreland First Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Norman were Sunday at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with Reverend Jerry Eley officiating. Burial was at Southview Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steve Bowie, Jarrod Gross, Jeff Gross, Ray Norman, Roger Norman and William Lee.
Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Fry and Gerrie E. Gross, both of Moreland; one sister, Una Coutee of Moreland; and 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles B. and Willie A. Smith Word; her husband, Grover Norman; and two sons, Billy Ray and James K. "Scooter" Norman.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Emily Spradlin Yearta
Mrs. Emily Spradlin Yearta, 60, of Piedmont, S.C., and formerly of Hogansville, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, at Hospice of Anderson in Anderson, S.C.
Mrs. Yearta was born Aug. 22, 1941, in Franklin to the late John and Maggie Wright Spradlin. She lived in Hogansville before making her home in Piedmont in January of this year, and was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Hogansville.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. R.C. Prescott will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Serving as pallbearers will be Shane Prescott, Billy Harrison, Jeptha Vaughan, Doyle Todd, Jerry Hammett, and Monroe Veal.
Surviving are her husband, Douglas A. Yearta; daughters, Elizabeth Tucker of Hogansville and Judy Yearta of Hillsborough; sons Douglas Randolph Yearta of Decatur, Ill., Pascal Wayne Yearta of Bay City, Mich., and David Arnold Yearta of Piedmont; brothers, Buford Spradlin and Johnny W. Spradlin, both of LaGrange, and 14 grandchildren.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mrs. Lola Kate Reese Clements
Mrs. Lola Kate Reese Clements, 94, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002.
Born Sept. 11, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abe and Kizzie Reese of Meriwether County. Mrs. Clements was the founder of Triumph Holiness Church in Luthersville, where she was a "strong vessel for God" and a "fervent pillar of her community and family." She was also the owner and operator of Clements Grocery. Mrs. Clements was affectionately known by her family and friends as "Mo Kate."
Funeral services for Mrs. Clements were Saturday, March 9, 2002 at St. Paul C.M.E. Church in Lone Oak, Ga., with Reverend T.D. Brown officiating and assisted by Prince J.F. Knight, Bishop James Keith and Minister J.F. Booker. Interment followed at the Zion Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Luthersville. Pallbearers were her grandsons, James Skip Clements, Gerald Clements, David Clements, Melvin Sewell, Ronnie Sewell, Willie Clements Jr. and Bennie Sewell.
Preceding Mrs. Clements in death, besides her parents, was one son, Reverend Ike Reese.
Survivors include six children, Mrs. Annie Mae Morris and Mr. Earnest Clements Jr. of Luthersville, Mr. Willie Lee Clements Sr. of Grantville, Reverend Nelson Clements and his wife, Shirley, of Atlanta, Mr. James Clements and his wife, Annie Ruth, of Luthersville, and Mr. Earnest Marcellous Hunter and his wife, Gloria, of Chicago; two sisters, Corine Childs and LoNell Martin of Atlanta; one brother, Jack Parks of Greenville; one sister-in-law, Ruby Harris of Greenville; 24 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Roscoe-Jenkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Essie Jackson
Mrs. Essie Jackson, 89, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002.
Born May 20, 1912, Mrs. Jackson was a member of Greater Mount Zion A.M.E., where she participated in The Women's Missionary Society, The Usher Board, The Pulpit Committee and the Hospitality Committee. Mrs. Jackson was instrumental in starting what is known as an "Old Fashion Revival" at her church. Because of this revival, her church was able to purchase the furniture that now sits in the pulpit. She also cooked at Dunaway Gardens and The Elks Club, among other institutions.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jackson was Saturday, March 9, 2002, at Greater Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, with the Reverend R.W. Sutton officiating and assisted by Reverend Jarvis Childs and Reverend J.W. Russell Sr. Interment followed at Jones Chapel Cemetery in Roscoe. Pallbearers included Sam Wood, Kenneth Thornton, Ray Ward, Willie Wilkerson, Andre Alford and Roderick Hill.
Survivors include her daughter, Sallie W. Alford; six grandchildren, Gary Hill, Karlotta, Connie, Deretha, Vicki and Andre Alford, all of Newnan; one brother, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Darden of Dayton, Ohio; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Josephine L. Bailey; three dear friends, Mrs. Annie Harper, Mrs. Lillie Thompson and Mrs. Elizabeth Shanks; 26 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe-Jenkins Funeral Home.
Cora Lee McElhannon
Cora Lee McElhannon, 89, of Hapeville, died Saturday, March 9, 2002.
Mrs. McElhannon was a medical secretary and bookkeeper for 25 years. Well known for her peach pies, she was involved in catering for several years. She was active in local politics and was responsible for placing College Street School in Hapeville on the National Register of Historic Places.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home chapel at 11 a.m., with Dr. William J. Lacy officiating. Interment will be at the College Park Cemetery. Family will receive friends Monday, March 11, 2002, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include three children, William K McElhannon and his wife, Jane, of Blue Ridge, Norris L. McElhannon and his wife, Linda, of Newnan, Mary Ann McElhannon Bush and her husband, Dennis, of Suwanee; four grandsons, Tim, Steve, Michael and Sean McElhannon; two step grandchildren, Leslie Coons and Jeff Paulk; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point.
Mrs. Jessie Lee Norman
Mrs. Jessie Lee Norman, 91, of E. Camp Street in Moreland, died Friday, March 8, 2002, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Born Feb. 26, 1911, in Roopville, Mrs. Norman was a retired textile worker for Moreland Knitting Mill. She was a member of Moreland First Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Norman will be today at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, with Reverend Jerry Eley officiating. Burial will be at Southview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Bowie, Jarrod Gross, Jeff Gross, Ray Norman, Roger Norman and William Lee.
Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Fry and Gerrie E. Gross, both of Moreland; one sister, Una Coutee of Moreland; two sons, Billy Ray and James K. "Scooter" Norman; and 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles B. and Willie A. Smith Word, and her husband, Grover Norman.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Marie Hollyday
Mrs. Marie Hollyday, 81, of Newnan, Ga. died Thursday, March 7, 2002 at her residence.
Mrs. Hollyday was born September 14, 1920 in Hamm, Luxembourg. She was a homemaker.
The famiy will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Monday, March 11 from noon to 1:45 p.m.
A funeral will be held at graveside in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Roscoe Road, Newnan on Monday, March 11 at 2 p.m.
Surviving is her husband Oren Hollyday of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Zeddie Augusta Perry
Mrs. Zeddie Augusta Perry, 85, of Newnan, Ga., died Thursday, March 7, 2002 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Mrs. Perry was born October 20, 1916 in Coweta County. She had been a textile worker at Arnall Mills.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Saturday, March 9 from 5-7 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon chapel Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Tony Thompson and Rev. Ray Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be J. C. Davis, James Ferrell, Curtis Grice, Roger Hanke Sr. Chuck Ivey and Travis Ivey.
Surviving are sons, Delmos Perry and his wife Dean, Donald Perry and his wife Shirley and Thomas Perry and his wife Peaty, all of Newnan; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Raymond W. Simpson
Mr. Raymond W. Simpson died Thursday, March 7, 2002.
A veteran of World War II, he was preceded in death by his father, Oliver; mother, Catherine; and brothers Joe and Oscar of Indiana.
A funeral was being held at graveside 10 a.m. Friday at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Michael R. Simpson officiating.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Marjorie Simpson of Knoxville, Tenn.; son, Rev. Michael R. Simpson and wife Peggy of Knoxville; grandsons, Steven and wife Heather Simpson of Knoxville, Stuart and wife Beth Simpson of Seymour, and Samuel and wife Christi Simpson of Knoxville; two great-grandsons, Logan and Jacob; one great-granddaughter, Emma Grace; sisters, Odell, Zelda, Nellie and Ella Ruth.
Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tenn.
Mrs. Sheila Stone
Mrs. Sheila Houston Stone, 61, of Douglasville, Ga., died Thursday, March 7, 2002 at Portsbridge Hospice in Riverdale, Ga.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Mrs. Stone was born May 6, 1940 in Hogansville, daughter of the late Larkin and Detia Harris Houston. A resident of Douglasville for a number of years, she was a registered nurse and was employed by Brian Center of Nursing Care in Austell.
Surviving are two sons, Chris Stone of Flowery Branch and Kevin Stone of Douglasville; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Gillam of West Point and Mrs. Eleanor Maxham of Madison Heights, Virginia; one grandson.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Diane G. Arrington
Mrs. Diane Gibson Arrington, 51, of Carrollton, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton.
A funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday, March 8 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Gary Harris will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Mrs. Arrington was born September 28, 1950 in Atlanta, and lived in Hogansville before making her home in Carrollton 19 years ago. She was a member of Arise Community Church in Waco.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald Arrington of Carrollton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Heather and Jason Marcum and Misty and Wayne Chapman, all of Carrollton; two grandchildren, Tate Chapman and Tyler Chapman, both of Carrollton; mother, Mrs. Girleene Barnes of Hogansville; sister, Mrs. Pat Scarbrough of LaGrange; four brothers, Ronald Barnes and Howard Barnes, both of Hogansville, Tim Barnes of Duluth and Ricky Barnes of Washington.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Zoe Burson Mort
Mrs. Zoe Burson Mort, 85, of Hogansville, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Marion Shivers and Mrs. Wynette Cook will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1-2 p.m. Sunday.
Mrs. Mort was born December 23, 1916, daughter of the late Thomas and Macy Kidd Burson. She lived in Hogansville most of her life, was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hogansville, and was the wife of the late John V. Mort.
Surviving are three nieces, Mrs. Betty Hampton of Gainesville, Ga., Mrs. Joan Elrod of Gainesville, Fla., and Mrs. Hazel Thomas of LaGrange; nephew, Jimmy Burson of LaGrange.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Lula Pearl Watkins
Mrs. Lula Pearl Watkins, 79, of Cleveland, Ohio and formerly of Newnan died March 2, 2002.
Mrs. Watkins was born June 3, 1922 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Feariby. She was married to the late Tolerson Watkins Sr. and they had five children. Two preceded her in death, Mary C. Watkins and Tolerson Watkins Jr. She joined the Evergreen Methodist Church at an early age and later was a member of Summer Hill Baptist Church.
A funeral will be Friday, March 8 at 2 p.m. at Summer Hill Baptist Church in Moreland, Ga. The Rev. Johnny T. Coleman will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Jackson, Rev. Hawkins and Rev. Teagle. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. The Deacon Board will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are son, Willie C. (Joann) Watkins; daughters, Mrs. Georgia L. (John T.) Huggins, and Ms. Brenda Watkins; brother-in-law, Mrs. Artell (Mary) Watkins; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Watkins; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. William Troy Bledsoe
Mr. William Troy Bledsoe, 73, of Franklin, Ga., died Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at his home after several years of declining health.
Mr. Bledsoe was born in Carroll County, Ga. on August 12, 1928 to the late William Carl Bledsoe and Pearlie Estelle Hammond Bledsoe. Following World War II Mr. Bledsoe enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Japanese Theatre where he earned the Army Occupation Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a Baptist by faith. Mr. Bledsoe was a well-known business man in Heard County for 32 years. He will long be remembered for taking time for people as he worked.
A funeral will be Thursday, March 7 at the Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in the Centralhatchee Baptist Church Cemetery. The family was receiving guests at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m.
Surviving are his wife, Nellie Jo Bledsoe, Centralhatchee; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and David Parks of Ephesus, Ga.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Carl "Junior" Bledsoe of Centralhatchee.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mrs. Ursula Margaret Simmons Skrmetti
Mrs. Ursula Margaret Simmons Skrmetti, 73, of Biloxi, Mississippi, died Thursday, February 14, 2002.
Born December 14, 1928, Mrs. Skrmetti was a teacher and a member of St. John's Catholic Church. She was a lifelong resident of Biloxi.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons Sr. and two sisters, Anna Mae Simmons and Mary Ellen Simmons.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas Skrmetti Sr. of Biloxi; seven sons, Thomas Skrmetti Jr. of Mystic, Connecticut; Michael Skrmetti of Biloxi, Anthony Skrmetti of Biloxi, Peter Skrmetti of Newnan, Ga., Joseph Skrmetti of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, John Skrmetti of Biloxi and Gregory Skrmetti Sr. of Ocean Springs; sister, Annette King of Madison, Mississippi; brother, John Simmons Jr. of Ocean Springs; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Burial was in Biloxi City Cemetery.
The Rev. Henry Calhoun, Jr.
The Rev. Henry Calhoun, Jr., 73, of Morris Road, Newnan, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at his home.
He was born in Coweta County June 29, 1928. He served in the Navy in World War II wnd received the Victory Medal. He was a retired minister, called into the ministry in 1948. He was the pastor of five churches in Coweta and Meriwether Counties; and as a result of his ministry, five local churches were founded. Rev. Calhoun was a full-time pastor of Open Door Baptist Church.
A funeral was held Friday, March 1, at 3 p.m. at Open Door Baptist Church. The Revs. Frank Strickland, Carl Calhoun, Terry Calhoun, and Brian Calhoun officiated, and burial was in the Calvary Baptist Church cemetery on Hwy. 16 in Senoia. Pallbearers were John Barge, Jerry Bass, Ronny Bass, Walt Bishop, Everett Byrom, Steve Crews, Millard Eskew and Mike Hill.
Surviving are his wife, Grace Frances Calhoun of Newnan; sons, Danny Ray Calhoun and Michael Calvin Calhoun; daughter, Kathy Veal; brother, Rev. Carl Calhoun; sisters, Catherine Knott and Sara Webb, all of Newnan; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Jim Houston
Mr. Jim Houston, 96 of Hogansville, Ga., died February 24, 2002 at The Franklin Healthcare.
A funeral was Saturday March 2, at 2 p.m. at The Dent Chapel AME Church on Franklin Highway. Rev Hunter - Pastor, Rev. Clinton Melson - Officiant. Remains were placed in state at noon. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Surviving are his children: Mrs. Jimmie Lou Echols of Newnan, GA, and Mr. & Mrs. Johnny F. Houston; stepchildren: Carrie Walker of Chattanooga, TN, Mrs. Mattie Hughley of Cincinnati, OH and Ervin Leslie of Atlanta, GA; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren, and 32 great-great-grandchildren. One sister-in-law: Esther Woods of Newnan, GA; one son-in-law: Johnnie B. Owens of Newnan, GA; one daughter-in-law: Minnie Kate Houston. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The cortege assembled at 1 p.m. at 68 North Street, Newnan.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Opal Freeman Moore
Mrs. Opal Freeman Moore, 80, of Fayetteville, GA, died Monday, March 4, 2002 at Portsbridge Hospice.
A native of Carroll County, GA, she was born April 18, 1921. She was retired from the former James River plant. She loved cooking for her family and was very active in her church. She loved helping others and went out of her way to look for ways to help. Her children agree that she was the most genuine Christian woman they knew and that she ws a true prayer warrior.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Wednesday, March 6 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon Funeral Home chapel Thursday, March 7, at 11 a.m. Dr. Gene Tyre will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road in Newnan. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Freeman, Terry Freeman, Bryan Martin, Chris Martin, Kerry Moore, Max Moore and Chris Plummer.
Surviving are daughter, Judy Martin of Fayetteville; sons, David Moore of Woodstock, GA and Joseph Moore of Tyrone, GA; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Bruce Edward Amie
A celebration of life service for Mr. Bruce Edward Amie of Newnan will be held Wednesday March 6, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon First Baptist Church in Newnan.
The Rev. Phillip K. Carr will officiate, and burial will be in East View Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence on Sunnyland Drive at 1 p.m.
Surviving are his wife, Veda E. Amie; son, Joshua Edward Amie; mother, Arnita Amie; father-in-law, Edward J. Elder; brothers, Willie James Amie, Jr., Christopher Lamar Amie and Donnie Vaughn; sisters Ruth Ann Walker, Vanessa Amie, and Eleanor Whatley; sisters-in-law Kathy Elder and Eddis Johnson; brother-in-law Laurence Johnson; nephew Thomas Elder and a host of other relatives and friends.
Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, East Point.
Mrs. Nora L. Gibby
Mrs. Nora L. Gibby, 82, of Newnan, died Sunday, March 3, 2002.
Ms. Gibby was a homemaker and of the Church of God faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Gibby, in 1979, and a son, Tom Gibby, in 1990.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at Higgins Funeral Home in Fairburn. Burial will be in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in DeKalb County.
Surviving are her sons, Jerry Gibby, Donald Gibby, Jack Terry Gibby, and Danny Gibby; brother, Roy Paden; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Higgins Funeral Home, Fairburn.
Mr. Jack Lee Tenney
Mr. Jack Lee Tenney, 55, of Newnan, died Sunday,March 3, 2002.
Mr. Tenney was born in Meriwether County in 1946 to Steve Tenney and the late Martha Tenney. He was diagnosed with polio when he was 14 months old and battled the disease and its effects all his life.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Funeral Home. Minister Mansel Carpenter will officiate, and burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his father, Steve Tenney of Luthersville; brothers and sisters-in-law William and Betty Tenney of Newnan, Marvin and Mattie Tenney off Newnan, and Ronald and Unive Tenney of Dalton; sisters and brothers-in-law Edna and Robert Crocker of Franklin, Lavonia and Jimmy Sellers of Union Point, and Mamie Tenney of Luthersville; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jones Funeral Home.
Ms. Nancy Mapp
Ms. Nancy Mapp, 62, of Newnan, died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at her home.
Ms. Mapp was born May 8, 1939, in Longbranch, N.J. She was a retired housekeeper.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at noon in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Clay will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive visitors Monday at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Surviving are her children, Eva Burgess, Alvin Scott Mapp, and Michelle Meigs, all of Newnan; grandchildren Tonia Nicole Burgess, Allyson Renee Duncan, and Amber Marie Mapp; one sister, and five brothers.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Florence H. Brockway
Mrs. Florence Hawk Brockway, 84, of Luthersville, died Friday March 1, 2002, at the home of her son in Luthersville.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Luthersville Baptist Church. The Reverend Joe Felder and Reverend Clarence Denney will officiate, and interment will be in the Luthersville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Randy Vance, Michale Worley, Travis Brockway, Cory Brockway, Scotty Crawford and Richard Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be John Trott and James Redwine.
Mrs. Brockway was born Aug. 29, 1917 in Heard County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawk. A resident of Luthersville since 1950, she was a member of the Luthersville Baptist Church and was the wife of the late Russell Davis Brockway.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Johnny Hobbs of Luthersvile; two sons and daughters-in-law, Reese and Kathy Brockway, and Seaborn and Kathy Brockway, all of Luthersville; eight grandchildren, James Brockway, Lisa Wilson, Tammy Worley, Becky Vance, Cory Brockway, Travis Brockway, Jerry Hobbs and Ashley Hobbs; and seven great-grandchildren.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Brockway may be made to Countryside Hospice Care of Newnan.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home.
Joseph 'Junior' Rooks
Joseph 'Junior' Rooks, 73, of Arnco, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at Beaulieu Convalescent Center.
Born April 13, 1928, Mr. Rooks was retired from the City of Newnan after 19 years of service.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today at McKoon Funeral Home, with Dr. C.A. Jernigan and Reverend Ken Norton officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Cooper, Jerry Gill, Chad King, Jeff McLain, Randy McLain and Sean Rooks.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth McLain Rooks of Arnco; one daughter, Barbara and Gary King of Newnan; two grandchildren, Jennifer Hinesly and Chad King, both of Newnan; one great-grandchild, Madison Ruth Hinesly of Newnan; and one nephew, Sean Rooks.
Contributions can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or Arnco Baptist Church.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown M. Dollar
Mr. Brown M. Dollar, 93, of Hogansville, died Thursday, Feb. 28, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Mr. Dollar was born Aug. 10, 1908 in Meriwether County, son of the late Jesse Cleveland Dollar and the late Allie Mobley Dollar. He was a lifelong resident of Meriwether County and was a member of Union Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.
The funeral will be held Saturday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in the St. Marks Community of Meriwether County. The Rev. Bill Smith and the Rev. Searcy Jackson will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gene Pope, Bill Dollar Jr., Kevin Dollar, Mark McDonald, Vance McDonald and Todd McDonald.
Survivors include his wife, Mattie Woodruff Dollar of Hogansville; one daughter, Patricia DeStefano of McDonough; two sons, Joseph M. Dollar of Greenville and Bill D. Dollar of Hogansville; three sisters, Tiny Heath and Lurlene Hunt, both of Hogansville, and Evelyn Diehl of Forest Park; one brother, Jack Dollar of Harrisonville; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hazel Nicholson Gantt
Mrs. Hazel Nicholson Gantt, 81, of Moreland died Thursday, Feb. 28, at Starcrest Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Gantt was born June 12, 1920 in Atlanta, daughter of the late Henry and Effie Thornton Nicholson. A former resident of Douglas County, she lived in Coweta County since 1952 and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was the wife of the late John A. Gantt.
The funeral will be Saturday, March 2, at 11 am. in the Chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. March Boyd, Dr. Melvin Payne and Dr. Billy Burks will officiate and interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Pallbearers will be Joe Snellgrove, Jerry Posey, Max Moore, Charlie Moore, Mike Findley and Barry Walker.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Cornelia Gantt of Newnan; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Tony and Dana Gantt of Newnan, and Jimmy and Gloria Gantt of Grantville' and one great-granddaughter, Ashley Gantt of Newnan. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnie R. Gantt.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. William "Buddie" Barnes
Mr. William "Buddie" Barnes, 62, of Newnan, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at his home.
Mr. Barnes was born Aug. 24, 1939, in Newnan. At the age of 19, he began his law enforcement career as a deputy at the Coweta County Sheriff's Department, under Sheriff Lamar Potts. His long and distinguished career in law enforcement led him to jobs at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the Georgia Department of Corrections, where he retired in Aug. of 2001.
A funeral will be held Friday, March 1, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Dr. Gene Tyre and the Rev. Larry Lattimer will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Stokely, James Kirk, Willie Pritchett, Hershel Norred, Jay Fuseller, Duke Cole Blackburn III, and Danny Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Miller, Ed Williams, Mutt Hunter, Duke Blackburn, Jr., Willie Clements, and peace officers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Healthfield Hospice, 6600 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 215, Atlanta, GA., 30339, or St. Jude's Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Barnes; and mother, Etta Willene Barnes, both of Newnan; sons Barry Barnes of Newnan and Todd Darnell of Dalton; daughters Amanda Storey of Haralson, Donna Lynn Williams of Moreland, and Cindy Hannah and Kellie Worth of Newnan; and sister Ivera Smith of Powder Springs.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bonita Frances Barron
Mrs. Bonita Frances Barron, 81, of Thomaston and formerly of Newnan, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Barron was born in 1921 to the late Walter and Odessa Morris in Augusta. She spent most of her life in Porterdale, Ga., and moved to Newnan to be near her family after the death of her husband, the late Earl Eugene Barron, in 1985. Mrs. Barron enjoyed going to church and especially gospel singings. She was a member of the Church on the Rock in Jenkinsburg, Ga., and attended Oak Lawn Baptist Church in Newnan. She will be remembered by her friends and family as always enjoying life, telling jokes, and "cutting up."
A funeral will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Jones Funeral Home. The Rev. Buddy Morris will officiate, and burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Peachtree Memorial Gardens in Norcross.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 1, from 6 to 8 at Jones Funeral Home.
Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Fred Barnett of Lineville, Ala. and Sandra and Ted Taylor of Newnan; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Jones Funeral Home.
The Rev. Henry Clinton Calhoun, Jr.
The Rev. Henry Clinton Calhoun, Jr., 73, of Newnan, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at his home.
Rev. Calhoun was born June 29, 1928, in Coweta County. He was called to the ministry in 1948, and served as the pastor of five churches in Coweta and Meriwether counties. As a result of his ministry, five local churches were founded. Rev. Calhoun was a full-time pastor of Open Door Baptist Church in Senoia.
Rev. Calhoun served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received the Victory Medal.
A funeral will be held Friday, March 3, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Open Door Baptist Church. The Revs. Frank Strickland, Carl Calhoun, Terry Calhoun, and Brian Calhoun will officiate, and burial will be in the Calvary Baptist Church cemetery on Hwy. 16 in Senoia.
Serving as pallbearers will be John Barge, Jerry Bass, Ronny Bass, Walt Bishop, Everett Byrom, Steve Crews, Millard Eskew, and Mike Hill.
Surviving are his wife, Grace Frances Calhoun; sons Danny Ray Calhoun and Micheal Calvin Calhoun; daughter, Kathy Veal; brother, the Rev. Carl Calhoun; and sisters Catherine Knott and Sara Webb, all of Newnan; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown Dollar
Mr. Brown Dollar, 94, of Hogansville, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Jim Houston
Mr. Jim Houston, 96, of Hogansville died February 24, 2002 at The Franklin Healthcare.
A funeral will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 2 p.m. at The Dent Chapel AME Church on Franklin Highway, Rev Hunter, pastor, and the Rev. Clinton Melson, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The remains will be placed in state at noon.
The cortege will assemble at 1 p.m. at 68 North Street, Newnan.
Surviving are his children: Mrs. Jimmie Lou Echols of Newnan, and Mr. & Mrs. Johnny F. Houston; stepchildren: Carrie Walker of Chattanooga Tenn., Mrs. Mattie Hughley of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Ervin Leslie of Atlanta; 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 32 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Esther Woods of Newnan; son-in-law Johnnie B. Owens of Newnan; daughter-in-law Minnie Kate Houston and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Andrews Mortuary
Miss Adrianna Renee Sewell
Miss Adrianna Renee Sewell, 11, of Atlanta, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002.
Miss Sewell was born Aug. 1, 1990. She was an honor student at Ralph Bunche Middle School and was loved by all of her peers and teachers.
She gave her life to God at an early age. Miss Sewell was a kind-hearted, loving, sensitive individual who was touched by everyone she met. She loved God dearly and often sang his praises.
Miss Sewell attended the Day Dawn Chapel, Mystic Church in Atlanta, and the Church of Christ Westside in Newnan. She attended Town Elementary, and Collier Heights and Ralph Bunche middle schools in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, John Robert Sewell and Charlie Cox, Jr.
Miss Sewell had many goals and ambitions, but her ultimate dream was to become a doctor.
A funeral was held Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Moreland. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Lemon officiated, and burial was in Lone Oak Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Michael Cox, Lamar Ward, Anginone Ware, Greg Brewster, Joe Ward, and Timothy Ragland.
Surviving are her parents, Rhonda V. Sewell and Arthur Crawford Cox; twin sister Adrielle Nicole Sewell; sisters Latoya and Tonya; brothers Jeffery DeAndra, Derrell, and Joshua; grandparents Roscoe and Jannie Kate Anderson of Grantville and Emma L. Cox of Newnan; great-grandparents Alma Ward of Decatur and Josephine Rosser of Luthersville; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and special classmates, and special thanks to Phil Dixon, who was a friend and father figure throughout her life.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jane Sinkler
Mrs. Jane Sinkler, 80, of Newnan, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Sinkler was born Dec. 6, 1921, in Blythedale, Mo. A bookkeeper, she was raised in Switz City, Ind., and lived most of her life in Conway, S.C. She had recently made her home in Newnan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, E.P. Sinkler.
A funeral will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Rainwater will officiate, and burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Jeff Davis of Newnan; grandchildren Michael and Chiarina Gray of Cedertown, Suzanne and Jeff Shank of Sandy Springs, Dawn Norwood of Woodstock, and Dayna and Roger Miles of Newnan; and great-grandchildren Sydney Gray, Sean Gray, Daniel Norwood, Joseph Shank, and Rachel Miles.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mr. Robert Lee Wilson
Mr. Robert Lee Wilson, 95, of Franklin, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at the Franklin Healthcare Center after a brief illness.
Mr. Wilson was born Nov. 25, 1906, in Heard County to the late Robert Lee Wilson Sr. and Lee Ann McSwain Wilson. A graduate of Hogansville High School, he attended Mercer University. Until his retirement, he served as post master in Heard County.
"Mr. Robb" was one of the oldest members of First Baptist Church in Franklin and had in past years been a Sunday school teacher. He was instrumental in the building of Heard County Memorial Hosptial, and after his retirement he turned his energies to the restoration of Bethel Heard Baptist Church. Because of his efforts, this historical church is now being utilized.
Mr. Wilson was a member of the Heard County Lions Club, the Chattahoochee Masonic Lodge 61, and the Heard County Historical Society.
A funeral will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Franklin. The Rev. Don Helms will officiate, and burial will be in the Bethel Heard Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive guests at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Franklin, bethel Heard Baptist Church, or your favorite children's charity.
Surviving are his daughter, Ann Mathews of Newnan; grandson John Mathews and his wife Patricia of Knoxville, Tenn.; granddaughters Angela Louise Wisniowski of Nashville, Tenn., Tricia Ann Snow of Silver Springs, Md., and Ashley Mathews of Knoxville; and a host of adoring friends.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin.
