Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Margie Jewel Boyd
Mrs. Margie Jewel Boyd, 59, of Newnan, died April 22, 2002 at Atlanta Medical Center.
She was born in Heard County May 4, 1942. Mrs. Boyd is the daughter of the late Joseph Adams and Lee Parker. Mrs. Boyd worked for Beaulieu Convalescent Center for a short time.
A funeral was held April 25 in the chapel of Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Clinton Melson officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dwayne Bailey, Jeff Boynton, Chris Buchanan, Steve Buchanan, Mike Buchanan.
Surviving are husband, Hollis Boyd; sons, Vernon Boswell and wife Donna of Griffin, David Key, Michael Farmer, Merrell Farmer, all of Newnan; daughters, Cynthia Hernandez and husband Martin, Monica McFall and husband Eddie, both from Newnan; brothers, Dan Adams and wife Annette, Doyle Adams of Newnan; sister, Jane Bailey and husband Dwayne; nephews, Anthony Adams, Jimmy Talevera, Brandon Bailey, Chris Bailey of Newnan; niece, Tabitha Kennedy; 16 grandchildren.
Mrs. Elvaphine Cook
Mrs. Elvaphine Cook of Carrollton died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at New London Nursing Home in Snellville.
The family may be contacted at the home of her son, William Cook, 3087 Cherry Blossom Lane, East Point.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Elmer Greene
Mr. Elmer Greene, 81, of Senoia, died Sunday, April 28, 2002.
Mr. Green was born Jan. 2, 1921 in Trion to the late Pearson A. and Clara Brown Greene. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from the federal prison system in Atlanta. Mr. Greene was an active member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Senoia.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul of Trion, Marvin of Cleveland, Tenn., and Russell of Gaylesville, Ala., and a sister, Catherine, of Trion.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. Phil Bevel and Gary Lewis will officiate, and burial will be in the Senoia City Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Mr. Greene's memory to The Church of God of Prophecy, PO Box 466, Senoia, GA., 30276.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, R.V. Greene; daughter, Nancy Greene Roy and her husband William of Senoia; foster son and daughter-in-law Boyce and Gail Wike Dooley of Trion; grandchildren Gary and Denise Dooley Tillman of Rome, and David Dooley of Warner Robbins; step-grandchildren Wendell and Dawn Roy Miller of Houston, Texas, David and Melissa Roy Shiramizu of Austin, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Greene Richardson of Summerville; three brothers and sisters-in-law Robert and Evelyn Greene of Summerville, Fred and Sarah Greene of Woodstock, and Dan and Melissa Greene of Griffin; sisters-in-law Mollie Archer Greene of Gaylesville, Ala., Gay Samples Greene of Cleveland, Tenn., Shirley Dooley Perkins of Rossville, and Louse Bingham Dooley of Canton, N.C.; brothers-in-law Emmett Dooley and his wife Mary of Summerville and Andy Forrest of Summerville; and an extended family of nieces, nephews, friends, and church members.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mr. Tommie Haynes
Mr. Tommie Haynes, 75, of Newnan, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Haynes was born Sept. 28, 1926 in Coweta County to the late Unus Jefferson Haynes and the late Millie Weaver Haynes. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, was a Baptist by faith, and was retired from Boone Gas Company in Newnan.
A funeral will be held Monday, April 29, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Burial will be in Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Coweta County.
Surviving are his son, Charlie Walker of Newnan; daughters, Mary Jean Scantling of Newnan, Eleanor Haynes of Marion, Ala., and Sheila Walker of LaGrange; eight grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville.
Mr. Bobby W. Driver
Mr. Bobby W. Driver, 62, of LaGrange, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Hospice LaGrange.
The funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m., Monday, April 29, in the Chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Reverend Scotty Fowler will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Terry Posey, James Boggs, Riley Bowles, Donny Blakley, James Purgason and DeWayne Cheatwood.
A resident of Troup County most of his life, Mr. Driver was born Dec. 8, 1939 , in Randolph County, Alabama, son of the late Garfield Driver.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ora Butler Driver of LaGrange; five brothers, Harlis Driver and Jimmy Driver, both of LaGrange, Billy Driver of Five Points, Ala., Larry Driver of Mobile, Ala., and Roger Driver of Luthersville; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Melinda Driver.
The Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bridges
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bridges, 88, of Clark Street, Newnan, Ga., died Thursday, April 25, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Bridges was born October 15, 1913 in Coweta County, Ga. She was an educator and was retired from the Coweta County Schools and taught for many years at Atkinson Elementary School in Newnan. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Clifford C. Elliott Sr. and Lessie V. Elliott, and by her husband G. Harold Bridges.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Saturday, April 27 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be at graveside at Oak Hill Cemetery Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Dr. Joel E. Richardson will officiate.
Surviving are her sisters-in-law, Martha Bridges, Virginia Elliott and Edna Elliott, all of Newnan; nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1221, Newnan, Ga. 30263 or the charity of your choice.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Carolyn Mitchell Ellis
Mrs. Carolyn Mitchell Ellis, 52, of Newnan, Ga., Died Tuesday, April 23, 2002.
Carolyn Ann "Pumpkin" Mitchell Ellis was born February 27, 1950 in Turin, Ga., Coweta County, to Mrs. Sarah Bell Mitchell (Saddie) and the late Mr. Luther Mitchell. Two grandchildren preceded her in death, Alicia Ellis and Edward Calhoun Jr.
She joined Shiloh Baptist Church at a young age and later became a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Sharpsburg, Ga.
A funeral will be Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Sharpsburg. The Rev. Steve Dennis, eulogist. Burial will be in Shiloh Baptist Church cemetery in Alvaton, Ga. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, LaGrange, Ga.; husband, C. L. Ellis of Palmetto, Ga.; daughter, Felecia Ellis of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Betty) Dennis of Senoia and Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Brenda) Mitchell of Newnan; sisters, Helen Hand of Riverdale, Ga., Gracie Turner and Patricia Hodo of Palmetto, and Brenda Mitchell of LaGrange; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends; special friend, Tonia Smith.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Shirley Faye Holdaway
Mrs. Shirley Faye Holdaway, 65, of Newnan, died Thursday, April 25, 2002 at South Fulton Medical Center.
She was born June 14, 1936 in Heard County, Ga. She started at R. D. Cole in 1971 and continued through Brown Steel, Matrix and Caldwell Tanks, working for 31 years. She was a senior project manager and highly respected by her peers, co-workers, engineers and sub-contractors in the tank industry.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Saturday, April 27 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be Monday, April 29 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1 p.m. President David Ingram will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Roscoe Road, Newnan.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Holdaway; mother, Era Clyde Welborn Smith; daughters, Vickie and Charles Browne of Newnan, Judy Holdaway and Armand Grimaldi of Newnan, Sandee and Mark Simon of Atlanta; brother, Jerry and Alice Welborn of Newnan; sister, Brenda and Philip Henson of Newnan; sister-in-law, Mareen and Victor Brown of Riverton, Utah; brothers-in-law, Donald and Gayle Holdaway of Linden, Utah, and Dennis and Carol Holdaway of Orem, Utah; grandchildren, Susan and Ross Heizer, Lisa and William McRae, Robert Moradian, Amanda Simon, Rachel Mooradian, Matthew Simon; great-grandchildren, Alexandria McRae and Paige Heizer.
She was predeceased by her father, Columbus Lyman Welborn.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Joseph Gilbert
Mr. Joseph "Uncle Joe" Gilbert, 80, of LaGrange, Ga., died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at Twin Fountains Home in LaGrange.
A funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Dane Wagner and the Rev. Bill Smith will officiate, and burial will be in Hillview East Cemetery in LaGrange with military honors and Masonic graveside rites.
Mr. Gilbert was born January 12, 1922 in Troup County, son of the late William Fletcher Gilbert and the late Margaret Dent Gilbert. A lifelong resident of Troup County, he served in the Pacific Theatre in the U.S. Army during World War Two and was retired from the Unity Division of Milliken and Company and BTF Auto Parts in LaGrange. He was a member of Big Springs United Methodist Church and was a past Worshipful Master of Elm City Masonic Lodge #544 in LaGrange.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Carol and John Carden of Hogansville; two grandsons, Greg Carden of Hogansville and Lance Corporal Jason Carden of Washington, D. C.; sisters-in-law, Mildred Gilbert of Baxley, Leona Pittman, Elma Lenderman, and Geneva Swanson, all of LaGrange; brother-in-law, Ernest Williams, also of LaGrange.
Mr. Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Lenderman Gilbert, and a daughter, Joanne Denise Gilbert.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Shirley Faye Holdaway
Mrs. Shirley Faye Holdaway, 65, of Newnan, died Thursday, April 25, 2002 at South Fulton Medical Center.
She was born June 14, 1936 in Heard County, Ga. She started at R. D. Cole in 1971 and continued through Brown Steel, Matrix and Caldwell Tanks, working for 31 years. She was a senior project manager and highly respected by her peers, co-workers, engineers and sub-contractors in the tank industry.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Saturday, April 27 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be Monday, April 29 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 1 p.m. President David Ingram will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Roscoe Road, Newnan.
Surviving are her husband, Robert Holdaway; mother, Era Clyde Welborn Smith; daughters, Vickie and Charles Browne of Newnan, Judy Holdaway and Armand Grimaldi of Newnan, Sandee and Mark Simon of Atlanta; brother, Jerry and Alice Welborn of Newnan; sister, Brenda and Philip Henson of Newnan; sister-in-law, Mareen and Victor Brown of Riverton, Utah; brothers-in-law, Donald and Gayle Holdaway of Lincoln, Utah, and Dennis and Carol Holdaway of Orem, Utah; grandchildren, Susan and Ross Heizer, Lisa and William McRae, Robert Moradian, Amanda Simon, Rachel Mooradian, Matthew Simon; great-grandchildren, Alexandria McRae and Paige Heizer.
She was predeceased by her father, Columbus Lyman Welborn.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Nellie Green Pitts
Mrs. Nellie Green Pitts, 90, of Hogansville, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at Florence Hand Home in LaGrange, Ga.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Max McCord will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Born April 18, 1912 in Round Lake, Florida, Mrs. Pitts was the daughter of the late Ezekiel and Mary Cloud Hornsby. She lived in Hogansville most of her life, was a member of Highland Baptist Church, and retired from Uniroyal Inc. after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Alma G. Wheelus of Hogansville; step-daughter, Mrs. Barbara P. Smith of Carrollton; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lewin Green and Willie Pitts, and a son, L. W. "Buddy" Green.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Richard William Plemons
Mr. Richard William Plemons, 30, of Palmetto, Ga., died Sunday, April 21, 2002.
Mr. Williams is survivied by his father, R. W. Plemons; maternal grandmother, Ruby McDowell; sister, Diane Plemons; and brothers, Christopher Tripp and Michael Tripp; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral will be Friday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan.
Higgins Funerals and Cremations, Fairburn, Ga.
Mr. James Luther Burel Jr.
Mr. James Luther Burel Jr. died Monday, April 22, 2002 at the VA Medical Center in Miami, Fla.
A native of Atlanta, he lived for 40 years in Miami.
Mr. Burel and the late Ms. Nellene Nuriel, both dental technicians, were co-owners of Semble Labs in Miami.
Surviving are sons, Kent Burel of Doraville, Duane Burel of Snellville, and Michael Nuriel of Miami, Fla.; brothers, C. Frank Burel of Atlanta, Samuel D. Burel of Dallas, Texas; sister, Mary Burel Danbury of Newnan; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many other relatives.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Friday, April 26, from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be held at graveside at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Barry David Hopson
Mr. Barry David Hopson, 46, of Franklin, Ga., died April 23, 2002 in Winder, Ga.
Mr. Hopson was born in Heard County, Ga. July 31, 1955 to Nick Hopson and Virginia McElvey Hopson. He was a 1973 graduate of Heard County High School, and attended Carroll Technical Institute in the field of welding. After graduating, he later taught at Carroll Tech. He then opened his own business and was a much sought-after welder all over the country. He was an active member of the Franklin United Methodist Church and a much loved member of the community.
A funeral will be Friday, April 26 at 3 p.m. at Franklin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick McMahan officiating.
Surviving are his wife, Tracey Ashley Hopson; mother and father, Virginia and Nick Hopson; daughter, Lorrie Hopson; son, Jared Hopson; four step-daughters, Ashley, Leslie, Hannah, and Laura Gore, all of Franklin, Ga.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mrs. Ruth C. Shaw
Mrs. Ruth C. Shaw, 91, of Sharpsburg, Ga., died April 15, 2002.
She was born September 2, 1910 in Coweta County, Ga., where she was a lifetime resident. She was extremely committed to her famiy and involved in her church, Rock Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Shaw was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Shaw; son, Raymond Shaw; daughter, Lois Harper; and infant son.
Surviving are daughter-in-law, Betty Shaw, Sharpsburg; grandchildren, Kenny and Carol Jones, San Angelo, Texas, Sharon and Jimmy Harper, Cleveland, Tennessee; great-grandchildren, Donna Jones, Kyle Jones, Jaime Harper and Jessica Harper; sister, Ruby Hancock of Sharpsburg; brother, Chuck Cochran of Newnan.
A funeral was April 18 at 2 p.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church with remains placed in state at 1 p.m. Rev. David Ramey and Rev. James Edward Harper Jr. officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, Ga.
Mrs. Alice Davis Wiggins
Mrs. Alice Davis Wiggins, 105, of Loganville, formerly of Newnan, Ga., died April 24, 2002 at New London Health Center in Snellville, Ga.
She was born December 24, 1896 in Meriwether County, Ga., daughter of Barien and Lula Davis. Mrs. Wiggins was preceded in death by her husband Joe L. Wiggins and a son, Elmer Wiggins. She was the oldest living member of Unity Baptist Church.
Surviving are children, Zelma Wilbanks of Macon, Wilma Townsend of Winter Haven, Fla., Polly Tuttle of Loganville, J. B. Wiggins of Miami, Fla., Bobby Wiggins of Merritt Island, Fla. and Jerry Wiggins of Chula, Ga.; 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral is Friday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Wiggins officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Visitation is at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Margie J. Boyd
Mrs. Margie J. Boyd, 59, of Newnan, Ga., died Monday, April 22, 2002 at Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga., after an extended illness.
Mrs. Boyd was born in Heard County to Joseph and Bessie Adams in 1942. She grew up in the Newnan area, attending Newnan High School. She worked at Beaulieu Convalescent Center as a nurses aid before her family obligations forced her to spend all of her time at home. She loved her family and always put them first. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, collecting angels, dolls and coins. A devoted Christian, she attended East Newnan Baptist Church.
A son, Eddie Lee Boswell, preceded her in death.
She is survivied by her husband, Hollis Johnny "Hop" Boyd; eight sons, Johnny Boyd and wife Stephanie, David Key and Michael Farmer, all of Newnan, Vernon Boswell and his wife Donna of Griffin, Ga., Ricky Brannon and his wife Phyllis of Gay, Ga., William Boyd of Reidsville, Ga., Bobby Boyd and his wife Jackie of Greenville, Ga. and Merrill Farmer of Hogansville, Ga.; three daughters, Teresa Jarrell and husband Kevin, Cynthia Hernandez and husband Martin, and Monica McFall and husband Eddie, all of Newnan; two brothers, Doyle Adams and Danny Adams, both of Newnan, Ga.; sister, Jane Bailey of Newnan; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends Elva Brooks, Bob Dilworth and Toni Dilworth.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at Jones Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at Jones Funeral Home Chapel, 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24 with the Rev. Clinton Melson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Candler "Candy" Wayne Brannon
Mr. Candler "Candy" Wayne Brannon, 54, of Greenville, Ga., formerly of Griffin, Ga., died Sunday, April 21, 2002 in Asheboro, North Carolina, in his sleep of a heart attack while doing what he enjoyed most, camping and the outdoors.
He was born in Henry County, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul W. and Nell McCracken Brannon and a sister, Barbara Jean Street. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in Vietnam, where he was wounded, and for that reason received a purple heart. He was of the Protestant faith.
Surviving are his wife, Cathy Brannon; children, Britt Brannon of McDonough, Wes Brannon of Henry County, and Jacob Brannon of Newnan; sisters, Nelta Brannon Meiller of Senoia, Christal Brannon of Calhoun, DeKalb County; brothers, Paul W. Brannon of Griffin, Richard A. Brannon of Jonesboro, Franklin D. Brannon of Griffin, Ellison W. Brannon of Pike County, Charles G. Brannon of Gwinnett Co., Raymond L. Brannon of Brazil; four step-sons, David L. Osbourn of Dallas, Texas, Robert G. Osbourn of New Orleans, La., Philip W. Osbourn and John P. Osborun of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; seven grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at graveside Thursday, April 25 at 11 a.m. in Senoia City Cemetery. Mr. Jack Butler of The Salvation Army of Atlanta will officiate. Friends may visit the family Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home and at other times at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Meiller, 1401 Line Creek Rd., Senoia, Ga. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m.
Haisten-Woodlawn Funeral Home, Highway 16 West, Griffin, Ga.
Mr. Steven Allen Pridmore
Mr. Steven Allen Pridmore, 34, of Whitesburg, Ga., died April 21, 2002.
He was born June 5, 1967 in Batavia, New York, and grew up in Riverdale, Ga.
His family will hold a memorial service Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park on Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Ga. Everyone is welcome to join his mother, Lillian Pridmore, at 288 Roxbury Dr., Riverdale, Ga. after the ceremony.
Among survivors is his sister, Wendy Patterson, of Coweta County.
Mrs. Norine Miller Sims
Mrs. Norine Miller Sims, 89, of Decatur, Ga., died Monday, April 22, 2002 at Odyssey Hospice in Decatur.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. Burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
Mrs. Sims was born October 18, 1912 in Heard County, daughter of the late Marvin and Eddie Augusta Wilson Miller. She had lived in Decatur for the past 50 years, was a member of Avondale Patillo United Methodist Church in Decatur, and was the wife of the late John Ellis Sims Jr.
Surviving are son and daughter-in-law, John Ellis III and Wanda Sims of Grayson; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Sandy and Mike Wertnan of Tucker.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Donald R. Allen
Mr. Donald Ray Allen, 50, of Moreland, Ga., died Sunday, April 21, 2002 at his home.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Darrell Hudgins will officiate.
Mr. Allen was born October 24, 1951 in Worthville, Kentucky, son of the late Glenn Orrison Allen and the late Margia Merritt Allen. A former resident of Stockbridge, he had lived in Moreland and Luthersville for the past eight years and was a driver for Waggoner Trucking Company.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Allen of Moreland; daughter, Jennifer Turner, also of Moreland; three sons, David Allen and Jason Turner, both of Moreland, and Donnie Allen; six sisters, Georgia Smith and Leigh Lala, both of McDonough, Brenda Allen of Rex, Deborah Lane of Dacula, Linda Kinsey of Fayetteville, and Joyce (Betty) Allen of Jonesboro; four brothers, William O. Allen of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., Paul Allen of Mesa, Ariz., Robert E. Allen of Morrow, and Glenn Darryl Allen of Gibson; one grandson, William Ray Turner.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Allen may be made to Countryside Hospice Care, 71A Postal Parkway, Newnan, Ga. 30263.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Master Bryce Collins
Master Bryce Collins, newborn son of Jason and Helga Collins of Sharpsburg, Ga., died Saturday, April 20, 2002 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Lewis Collins, Billy B. Lovell, Gustav Floodquist and John Watt.
Besides his parents, he is survived by grandparents Nelson and Mary Jane Collins of Carrollton, Skip Floodquist of Dallas, Ga., Rosa Lee Floodquist of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Georgia Smith of Sevierville, Tenn.; great-grandmothers, Helga Floodquist of Sevierville, Tenn., Blanche Collins of Roopville, Sadie Lovell of Whitesburg, and Rosa Lee Stann of Clearwater, Fla.; four uncles, Brad Collins of Carrollton, Gus Floodquist of Sevierville, Tenn., John Floodquist of Marietta, Ga. and John Wilhelm of San Diego, California; two aunts, Susan Roberts of Sevierville, Tenn., and Tammy Ayers of Gatlinburg, Tenn.
A funeral was held at graveside Monday, April 22 at 2 p.m. in Carroll Memory Gardens with Minister Ed Martin, Minister Steve Clark and Minister Dwayne Hicks officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Community Christian Church, 1717 Highway 154, Sharpsburg, Ga. 30272.
Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton, Ga.
Mr. Howard Lee Head Sr.
Mr. Howard Lee Head Sr. of Atlanta died April 20, 2002 at Grady Health Systems.
A funeral will be Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Hines Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Grier officiating. Burial will be in Mount Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton, Ga.
Mr. Howard "Black Beauty" Head Sr. was born October 29, 1909 in Jackson, Ga. to the late Mr. and Mrs. Frazier (Carrie Stewart) Head. He was the first born of eight siblings of which five preceded him in death. He relocated to Atlanta in the late 1920s where he was employed by the Central of Georgia Railroad and retired after 40 years of service. He was employed also for several years with the city of Atlanta and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He married the late Emma Lee Scott. They had three children, one of whom preceded him in death, the late Mrs. Marion Head Lester.
At the time of his death he was married to Mrs. Maude Reid and step-father to seven children, Mrs. Evelyn Dunn, Mrs. Annie Maude Reid, Ms. Georgia Mae Reid, Mr. Henry Reid, Mr. Willie Reid, Mr. Arthur Reid and Mr. David Reid; two sisters, Ms. Aldren Head and Mrs. Dorothy Head-Thrasher; 22 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Friends and family are asked to assemble at the residence, 3359 Palmico Dr. S.W. at 10 a.m. the day of the funeral.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Vivian Louise Wood Hunter
Mrs. Vivian Louise Wood Hunter, 77, of Sid Hunter Road, Coweta County, Ga. died Saturday, April 20, 2002 at her residence.
Mrs. Hunter was born June 13, 1924 in Coweta County to James E. Wood and Viola Iown Webb. She was retired from Southern Bell Telephone and was a member of White Oak ARP Church and volunteered with the Pink Ladies auxiliary of Newnan Hospital.
A funeral will be Tuesday, April 23 at 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan. The Rev. Tom Shoger will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Pallbearers will be Leonard Hunter, James Newby, Gene Chestnut, Vernon "Mutt" Hunter, Alton Bishop and Jack Hunter.
Surviving are her sister, Corene Wood Wallace of Newnan; brother, Murlyn and Linda Wood, Conyers; sister-in-law, Lucrette Wood of LaGrange, Jean W. Bruce of Mableton, Clouys Wood, Newnan, Mary Ellen Hunter Spearman, Senoia, Betty Hunter Rogers, Senoia, Lula Strickland Hunter, Newnan, Elizabeth Landers Hunter, Newnan; brother-in-law, Vernon "Mutt" and Sue Hunter of Senoia; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to White Oak ARP Church Kids Club, 2796 Gordon Road, Senoia, Ga. 30276.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Roger F. McClain
Mr. Roger F. McClain, 58, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, April 21, 2002 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 in the chapel of the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Rev. Leonard Hodge will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.
The family was receiving friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Monday.
Mr. McClain was born April 6, 1944 in LaGrange, son of the late Ernest Frank McClain and the late Winnie Buttrum McClain. A lifelong resident of LaGrange, he served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and was a driver for City Cab Company in LaGrange.
Surviving are four daughters, Diana McClain and Tonya McClain, both of LaGrange, Theressa Kirby of Roanoke, Ala., and Carla McClain of Montgomery, Ala.; three sons, Frankie McClain of Roanoke, Ala., William McClain and Chris McClain, both of LaGrange; step-daughter, Amanda Creel of Franklin; two sisters, Linda Duke and Carol Estes, both of LaGrange; brother, Bobby McClain of LaGrange; ten grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elouise McClain; and a daughter, Tabatha McClain.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Charlie "Boy" Terrell
Mr. Charlie "Boy" Terrell, 61, died Saturday, April 20, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
A funeral will be Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Heard Wesley United Methodist Church in Franklin, Ga. with the Rev. Frank Dean, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. R. W. Sutton. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Flower ladies will be family and friends.
The family may be contacted at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Debra) Champion, 220 Wilson Circle, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Terrell was born August 20, 1940 to Mr. John and Ethel Bell White Terrell, who preceded him in death along with his sisters, Mrs. Amerine Johnson and Mrs. Elnora Johnson.
He joined the Heard Wesley United Methodist Church at an early age, and served faithfully until his death. He married Dorothy Arnold August 23, 1963. He had a warm smile and vibrant spirit, and was deeply devoted to his family. He retired from Ralston Purina after 25 years of service.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold Terrell; five sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky (Vivian) Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Bessie) Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie (Willie Mae) Terrell Jr., Shannon Terrell and Michael Johnson; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Deborah) Champion, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell (Glenda) Godfrey; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Alva) Terrell; three sisters-in-law; aunt, Mrs. Jessie Mae Terrell of Atlanta, Ga.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mildred Duke Ward
Mrs. Mildred Duke Ward, 90, of Swanee Trail, Dadeville, Ala., died Sunday, April 21, 2002 in Chapman Nursing Home.
She was born August 26, 1911 in Carroll County, Georgia. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dewey Ward Sr.; her parents, David Edmond and DeLoni Cole Duke; and her daughter, Susan Ward Scott.
The family was receiving friends Monday, April 22 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan.
A funeral will be in McKoon's chapel Tuesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. The Rev. F. D. McWhorter will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Surviving are daughter, Patricia Taylor and her husband John of Dadeville, Ala.; son, William D. "Budgy" Ward Jr. and his wife Lisa of Cumming; brothers, John Duke and Ed Duke, both of Albany, Ga.; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Robert Lee Boddie
Mr. Robert Lee Boddie, 56, of Newnan, died Thursday, April 18, 2002.
Born Sept. 10, 1945 in Gay, Georgia, Mr. Boddie was an employee of U.S. Can Company.
Services will be Monday, April 22, 2002 at 1 p.m. at the Sellers-Smith R.W.S. Memorial Chapel, with Reverend Tilden Colton, Reverend John Rosser, and Reverend Kelvin Godfrey officiating. Burial will be in the Greenville city cemetery. The family may be contacted at 12 Willow Drive.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bobbie Jean Anderson Boddie; two daughters, Priscilla Boddie of Greenville and Angela Denise Nelson of Nashville; one son, Robert Lee Boddie III of Newnan; four sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jackson (Dorothy) of Decatur, Mrs. Runell Bankston of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Parkers Starr (Jessie Kate) of Powder Springs; and Ms. Katie Ann Godfrey of Atlanta; six brothers, Mr. Willie Boddie of Columbus, Mr. Hollis Boddie of Atlanta, Mr. Joe Henry Godfrey of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Mr. John Arthur Godfrey of Jonesboro, Mr. William Godfrey of Newnan and Mr. George Godfrey of Gay, Ga.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Earnestine Godfrey of Newnan; five grandchildren; four aunts; two uncles, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. John William Meadows
Mr. John William Meadows, 72, of Highway 16 West in Newnan, died Friday, April 19, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
Born Dec. 15, 1929, Mr. Meadows was retired from the William L. Bonnell Co.
Funeral services for Mr. Meadows will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002 at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel, with Jason Thompson and Carl Calhoun officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will today between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Phillip Brown, Clinton Meadows, Vince Meadows, Charles Thompson, Russ Veal and Jim Wininger.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel T. Meadows of Newnan; one sister, Joyce M. Thompson of Sargent; two brothers, Sonny Meadows of Lawrenceville and Lloyd Meadows of Riverdale; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Meadows was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Esner Meadows; a brother, Z.D. Meadows; and one sister, Grace Rooker.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mr. Louis Chris Davis Sr.
Mr. Louis Chris Davis Sr., 76, of Franklin, Ga., died Thursday, April 18, 2002 at the Carrollton Manor Nursing Home in Carrollton, Ga. after an extended illness.
Mr. Davis was born in Clayton County, Ga. to the late Thomas Davis and Mary Frances Williams Davis. He was a retired Electronic Circuit Tender of the Allied Signal Company. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and was a member of the Ash Street Baptist Church in Forest Park, Ga.
A funeral will be Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home in Franklin, Ga. Burial will be 4 p.m. at the Sherwood Memorial Park at 6841 Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro, Ga.
The family will receive guests at the funeral home Friday, April 19, from 6-8 p.m.
Surviving are his wife, Minnie W. Adams of Franklin, Ga.; three daughters, Diane Benicoff of Riverdale, Ga., Janet Richards of Jonesboro, Ga., and Brenda Perkins of Riverdale, Ga.; son, Chris Davis of Riverdale, Ga.; four step-sons, Butch, Barry and Harry Adams, all of Franklin, Ga.; and Benny Adams of Carrollton, Ga.; 24 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mr. Lee Valley "Red" Mayes
Mr. Lee Valley "Red" Mayes, 56, of Spence Avenue, Newnan, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
A funeral will be Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church on Pinson Street, Newnan, with the Rev. Phillip Carr, pastor, and Pastor Rodney Blackmon officiating, assisted by Evangelist Geraldine Moss. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Carlyle, Michael Smith, Pete Smith, Tommy Arnold, Lewis Stevenson and Bryant Warner. Flower ladies will be Veronica Harris, Stephanie Hinton, Barbara Echols, Ruby Flowers and Jannie Rhodes. The cortege will assemble on the day of the funeral at 1 p.m.
Mr. Mayes was born Feb. 5, 1946 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayes Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Daisy Trammell and Jane Mayes; and a brother, Marvin Mayes. He attended the Coweta County Schools, graduating from Central High School. He joined the Mt. Vernon First Baptist Church at an early age.
Surviving are devoted friend, Jackie Griffin and children Angie and Albert Griffin; four sisters, Mr. and Mrs. David Powell (Juanita), Ms. Arnita Amie, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Wright (Barbara) and Ms. Patricia Melson; two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Mayes (Shirley), Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayes (Mattie), Judy Mayes; aunts, Mrs. Lucille Tucker, Ms. Elizabeth Mayes and Jan Mayes; uncles, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Portress (Alice), Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Portress (Betty) and a great host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Miss Valerie Denise Rush
Miss Valerie Denise "Dee-Dee" Rush, 13, of 24 Lynnhaven Drive, Newnan, died April 15, 2002 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
A funeral is Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 3 p.m. at Sellers-Smith R. W. S. Memorial Chapel with Pastor Johnny Carter as eulogist, Pastor Annie McGruder officiating, assisted by Roderick McGruder. Burial will be in the Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Vince Stargell, Cedric Stargell, Jonathan Glass, Kenny Glass, Michael Baker, Michael Harris. Flower girls will be classmates and aunts. The cortege will assemble on the day of the service at 1 p.m.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 19, from 7:30-9 p.m.
Miss Rush was born November 22, 1988 in Newnan, Coweta County, Ga. She was in the seventh grade at O. P. Evans Middle School. She attended Community of Faith Outreach Ministries where she enjoyed skating, talking on the phone with friends, and dancing (stepping for Jesus) and she really just enjoyed talking to people. Her grandmother Bernice Keith preceded her in death.
Surviving are her parents, Johnny and Angela Carter, Martin and Felicia Glass and Hugh Walter Rush Jr. Dee-Dee's special daddy; grandmothers, Sally Stargell, Minnie Hayes, Murray Carter; grandfathers, Jack Brown, Hariu Irving, George Tinche; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Easter Mae Irving and Estella Hayes; brothers and sisters, Walter Rush, Jarvis and Bonita Hayes, Sandral, Cassandra and Pamela Carter, Marques Ferrell, Kwanesha, Shaneka and Materious Glass.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Mary Laurene Smith
Mrs. Mary Laurene Smith, 78, of Newnan, Ga., died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Smith was born in Carroll County in 1923 to Robert and Hattie Huggins. She grew up and spent most of her life in the Whitesburg area where she attended school and worked for the Arnco-Sargent Textile Mills. She was a member of the Whitesburg Christian Church for more than 70 years where she worshipped and also taught Sunday school. In her later years, she loved to crochet, play bingo, and grow flowers, especially gladiolas.
Mrs. Smith was married to the late Horace Hinesley, who died in 1964. In 1970, she married Richard L. smith, who also died in 1975.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Janice Duncan and husband Reginald, Mrs. Anis Hendrix and husband Donald, and Mrs. Hazel Tollerson and husband Eugene, all of Newnan; sister, Mrs. Mattie Stevens of Augusta, Ga.; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; one niece and many friends.
Pallbearers are Dane Philpot, Lee Brock, Calvin Lewis, Charlie Gordon, Elton Lyle and Keith Harris.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Friday, April 19.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Jones Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Caryl Strange officiating. Burial will be in Sargent Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Annie Ruth Addie Williams
Mrs. Annie Ruth Addie Williams, 69, of Hill Street, Newnan, died Monday, April 15, 2002 at the home of her daughter in Jonesboro, Ga.
A funeral is Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. at New Macedonia Baptist Church, 7263 Church Street, Riverdale, Ga., with Rev. Gerry T. Anderson, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. G. B. Vaughn, Rev. Rufus Smith Sr., Rev. Gary Lewis and Rev. H. H. Dyer. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be the New Macedonia Board of Deacons. Active pallbearers will be Abdur Hassan, Charles Keith, Randy B. Keith, Ronnie A. Keith, Stevens D. Keith, Warren D. Keith, Derrick O. Milton and Galen A. Phillips. Flower ladies will be members of the New Macedonia Board of Mothers and New Macedonia Deaconess Board.
The family will receive friends Friday, April 19 at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.
The body will lie in state at the church Saturday from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour. The cortege will assemble Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Gentle, 8553 Kendrick Rd., Jonesboro, Ga. at noon.
Mrs. Williams was the seventh of fourteen born to the late Jimmie T. Keith and Ophelia Robinson Keith April 5, 1933 in Meiwether County, Ga. She married September 22, 1951 to the late Rev. Willie James Addie. They had one daughter, Patricia. At an early age she joined Saint Peter Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her marriage. She moved her membership to New Macedonia Baptist Church in Riverdale where she worked side by side with her husband who served as pastor. She was a devoted choir member and served faithfully on the Mother's Board.
Surviving are her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Gentle (Patricia); two granddaughters, Natalya and Whitney Gentle of Jonesboro; devoted friend, Chester Gipson; five sisters, Doris Manuel of Newnan, Gloria Keith of Newnan, Judy Chunn of Atlanta, LaRose Phillips of Newnan, Jeanette Keith of Newnan; three brothers, LaMar Keith of Detroit, MI, Mr. and Mrs. James Keith (Mildred) of Newnan, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keith (Sarah) of Newnan; sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha Nell Keith (Newnan) and a brother/nephew, Mr. Willie Weaver (Aquasco, MD); two paternal aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Phillips (Ethel) of Detroit, MI, Mrs. Leila Bell O'Neal of Morrow, Ga., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
