Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Infant Haven Rose Wilson
Infant Haven Rose Wilson was born and died April 15, 2002 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital in Newnan.
A funeral will be held at graveside in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church cemetery Friday, April 19 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Danny Wilson will officiate.
Surviving are her parents, Andrea Quick of Senoia and John Thomas Wilson of Haralson; maternal grandparents, Donald and Anita Smith of Senoia; paternal grandparents, Pete and Belinda Wilson of Haralson; maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Nita Pate of Shiloh; paternal great-grandparents, James and Opal Thompson of Brooks, Ga.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. William Kenneth Carmical Sr.
Mr. William Kenneth Carmical Sr. died Monday, April 15, 2002 at his home in Johnson City, Tennessee after an extended illness.
A recent Johnson City resident, Carmical was a Georgia native and long-time member of Roswell Street Baptist Church of Marietta, Ga. and had recently transferred his letter of membership to Central Baptist Church.
Mr. Carmichael served in the Navy during World War II and joined the Army shortly after the war. During his extended military career, Mr. Carmical served with several airborne divisions in Europe and Japan before becoming an army pilot, flying both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. He was proud to have served in Korea and Vietnam where he received numerous citations including the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Cluster.
Following his military retirement, Mr. Carmical was a test pilot in Alabama and Iran. He then worked with WSB TV in Atlanta flying their news helicopter. Upon retirement, he settled in Marietta, Ga. with his wife, Marion. They both enjoyed travel, family and friends.
Surviving are daughter, Jenny Carmical of Johnson City; sons, William Kenneth Carmical Jr. of Roswell, Ga., Gary Stephen Carmical of Apache Creek, New Mexico; brother and sister-in-law, R. G. (Jerry) and Catherine Carmical of LaGrange, Ga.; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Patsy Carmical of Moreland, Ga.; brother, Roger Carmical of Moreland, Ga.; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Roy Whatley of Smyrna, Ga.; seven grandchldren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation is Friday, April 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Services, Sunset Chapel, Johnson City. A funeral will be Saturday, April 20 at 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, 300 North Roan Street, Johnson City, Tenn. A graveside service will be Monday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta, Ga.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 2200 Century Parkway, Suite 950; Atlanta, Ga. 30345; or the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.
Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to tetrick@funeral-plans.com.
Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, Tennessee.
Mrs. Minnie A. Geter Chatman
Mrs. Minnie A. Geter Chatman died Monday, April 15, 2002 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga.
A funeral is Friday, April 19 at 3 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, Newnan, with Rev. Felton James, pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. G. B. Vaughn, Rev. Willie L. Geter, Rev. Rufus Smith, and Rev. Clinton Melson. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. The cortege will assemble at the residence the day of the service at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Minnie Arleana Geter Chatman was born June 7, 1936 in Coweta County to the late Deacon and Sister Willie B. "Ora Lee" Geter. At a very early age she joined Bethel Heard Baptist Church in Franklin, Ga. where she served until she moved away. She attended Coweta County Schools, graduating in the Class of 1952. Afterwards she moved to Atlanta, Ga., where she attended Blayton Business College in 1955. She then moved to Jersey City, New Jersey where she attended and completed Cosmetology School in 1963. She worked and retired form AT&T after 17 years of service. While in New Jersey she was an active and devoted member of St. John Baptist Church. She was a member of numerous auxiliaries. She was married to the late Albert James Chatman, and they had one son. In 1991 she returned to Newnan to assist in the care of her mother. She then joined Friendship Baptist Church and remained a member and served until her death. She was very loyal and loved her church where she grew up, Bethel Heard Baptist. She had a true love for people, especially her famiy and anyone who came in conversation with her loved her. She was a go-getter and never gave up short of her goal, she was a very strong, loving and caring person.
Four brothers preceded her in death, Willie Frank Geter, Martin Geter, Charlie Geter and Joe Melvin Geter.
Surviving are son, Mr. and Mrs. James C. "Ronalee" Chatman of Jersey City, NJ; daughter, Arlonda R. Washington of Los Angeles, California; granddaughter, Lindsay Amelya Chatman of Jersey City, NJ; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy "Lillie Mae" Geter, Mr. Horace B. Geter of Newnan, John Geter of Dayton, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Sharon Geter of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Rev. and Mrs. C. L. Melson "Sarah", Mr. and Mrs. Leon "Alma" Wood, Newnan; sister-in-law, Mrs. Charlie Rose Geter of Newnan, Mrs. Diane Geter of Newnan, Mrs. Laura Young of Winnsboro, S.C., Mrs. Helen Martin of Miami, Fla.; aunts, Mrs. Eunice Geter, Mrs. Iola Mae Geter, Mrs. Hazel Geter of Newnan, Ga., Jessie M. Terrell of Atlanta; uncle, John Lee Stephen of Newnan; god-daughters, Latrice and Latrez Hines nieces of Newnan; a carine niece, Minister Maggie Murphy; best friend, Mrs. Carole Taylor of New Jersey and Mrs. Eula Bolton of Newnan; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Christine "Bertha" Herring
Mrs. Christine "Bertha" Herring, 91, formerly of Newnan, died April 12, 2002 in Vandalia, Ohio.
A funeral is Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Newnan. The Rev. H. H. Dyer will officiate, assisted by Rev. J. W. Gibbons and Evangelist Susie Hudson. Burial is in Sunset Cemetery. Family friends will serve as pallbearers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Lou Bailey; husband, Ernest Herring Sr.; sister, Ruth Carter; brother, James Bailey; daughter, Elizabeth Herring Levell; grandson, Norris Herring.
Surviving are daughters, Anne (Harrison) Lauderdale, Minnie Wilkerson of Trotwood, OH, Louise (Johnnie) Davis of Vandalia, OH, Rochelle Herring of Buffalo, NY; sons, Ernest Herring of Newnan, Wayward Herring of Buffalo, NY, Marion (Geraldine) Herring of Newnan; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and other relatives and friends; special friends, Mrs. LaVerne E. Hawes and Mrs. Lulu Gardner.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Hattie Rutledge
Mrs. Hattie Rutledge, 71, of Atlanta, died April 14, 2002, at Grady Health Systems.
A funeral will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, Decatur, Ga. Remains will be placed in state at 1 p.m. The Rev. Flippin, pastor, the Rev. Vigirl officiating. Burial is Saturday at Holly Cross Memorial Gardens, Pensacola, Fla.
Mrs. Hattie Lee Savage Rutledge was born March 5, 1931 in Homer (Banks County) Ga., to Leslie Savage Sr. and Lillie Mae Johnson Savage. She was the first born of 11 children. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Martha Ann Savage; siblings, Leslie Savage Jr. and Betsy Lewis. She was married to the late Mr. Ruben Taylor Sr. and they had a daughter, Alice (Naeemah) Taylor. She later remarried to Mr. Ernest Rutledge of Pensacola, Fla. Her life was filled with Christian service from childhood through her adult years. In Pensacola she was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and served on the usher board and choir. Upon moving to Atlanta, Ga. in 1973 she joined the New Light Baptist Church. Later she joined Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board #1. She was a school teacher in the Atlanta Public School System. Also, she was a member of AFSME Local Union #1644 (American Federaton of State and Municipal Employees). She served in many capacities with the union as a trustee. She traveled nationally with the union in voter registration campaigns.
Surviving are daughter, Alice (Naeemah) Taylor; eight brothers and sister, Willie Savage and Saul (Creola) Savage of Pensacola, Fla., Lula (Serwa) Knight of Atlanta, Mary Rutledge of Los Angeles, California, Early Savage of Leroy, Alabama, Sara Finley of Pensacola, Florida, Mattie Pearl (James) Moore and Tammy (Carl) Chapman of Leroy, Alabama; stepmother, Fannie Mac Savage and a host of other relatives and friends.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. C. Edwin Brasch
Mr. C. Edwin Brasch, of Grantville, Ga., died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Beverly Healthcare Northside in Atlanta.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 18 at graveside in the Grantville Cemetery. The Rev. Darris Baker will officiate.
Mr. Brasch was born September 2, 1906 in Grantville, son of the late John Fitzgerald Brasch and the late Gaby Cotton Brasch. A lifelong resident of Grantville, he retired as vice-president of C&S National Bank in Newnan and had served as president of Banks Brothers Company in Grantville. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Grantville and had served on the Administrative Board. Mr. Brasch served a number of years as a member of the Grantville City Council and was a former member of the Newnan Kiwanis Club.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Isaac Brasch of Atlanta; two grandchildren, Charles Brasch of Athens and Caroline Brasch of Gainesville.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Miss Margaret L. Culpepper
Miss Margaret L. Culpepper, 95, of the Lone Oak Community of Meriwether County, died Monday, April 15, 2002 at Alvista Care Home in Greenville.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church in Lone Oak. The Rev. Rance Sprayberry will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Warren Gray, Billy Perry, Frank Willingham, Pete Johnson, Russell Willingham and Alfred Daniel.
Miss Culpepper was born May 5, 1906 in Lone Oak, daughter of the late Homer and Theodora Herring Culpepper. A graduate of the University of Georgia, she attended the University of Virginia and taught Latin and English in various high schools in Georgia and South Carolina. She later worked with the Department of Family and Children's Services and retired from Meriwether County in 1971 as a casework supervisor.
She was the oldest member of Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church in Lone Oak, having joined Prospect Methodist Church (which became Allen-Lee) in 1919. She served the church in many capacities and assisted in writing a history of the church. She was a charter member of the Lone Oak Community Club, was an avid birdwatcher and a lover of nature, and her love of flowers was exhibited by the grounds at her homeplace in Lone Oak.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Willingham of Lone Oak; and several cousins, including Mrs. Florence Johnson's children, Nancy Grace Gray and Rosalind Edmondson, both of Lone Oak and Bill Johnson of Duluth.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Miss Culpepper may be made to the Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Mae W. Foster
Mrs. Mae Wheelus Foster, 54, of the Lone Oak Community of Meriwether County, died Monday, April 15, 2002 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
A funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Union Baptist Church in the St. Marks Community of Meriwether County. The Rev. Bill Smith, the Rev. Bill Deakins, and the Rev. Searcy Jackson will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
Born April 17, 1947, Mrs. Foster was a daughter of the late Charlie and Maggie Morris Wheelus. She was a lifelong resident of Meriwether County and owned and operated Mae's Florist in Lone Oak for 20 years. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in the St. Marks Community of Meriwether County, was a member of the choir, and had served as Sunday School superintendent.
Surviving are her husband, Hansel Foster of Lone Oak; daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Allen Cheeks of Austell; son and daughter-in-law, Hank and Helen Foster of Lone Oak; five sisters, Mrs. Aldine Pierce of Sharpsburg, Mrs. Charlene Newman of St. Marks, Mrs. Katherine Buice of Suwanee, Mrs. Jeanette Cato of Lone Oak, and Mrs. Betty Hunter of Moreland; ten grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Ms. Marline Ray
Ms. Marline Ray, 66, of Brannon Street, Whitesburg, Ga., died Monday, April 15, in a Carrollton area hospital.
She was born September 30, 1935 in Beauregard Parrish, La., to the late Fannie Perkins Buxton. Ms. Ray was retired from Wellington Mills and was Baptist by faith. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Harold Loyd Ray Jr. and a brother, Greg Perkins.
Surviving are her children, Calvin Ray, Carrollton, William (Karen) Ray, Douglasville, Joe (Wendy) Ray, Whitesburg, Elwanda (Oneal) Chandler, Whitesburg, Susan Ray, Whitesburg, and their father, Harold Ray, Draketown; four sisters, Barbara Mullins, Ragley, La., Patricia Mullins, Longview, La., Mary Langford, Alvin, Texas, Eloise Elkins, Denver, Co.; six grandchildren, Terry Chandler, Jason Chandler, Ashley Ray, Alexis Ray, Logan Ray and Sydnei Ray.
A funeral will be Wednesday afternoon, April 17 at 4 p.m. at Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton, with the Rev. Gary Brown and Rev. Ronald Hendrix officiating. Music will be rendered by Mrs. Betty Jean Hendrix. Burial will be in Whitesburg Cemetery.
Visitation was 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Martin and Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton, Ga.
Miss Lindsey Riggs
Miss Lindsey Riggs, 21, of Newnan, Ga., died Sunday, April 14, 2002 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
She was born January 13, 1981 in Panama City, Florida and was the daughter of Mark and Kim Riggs of Newnan.
The family was receiving friends Monday, April 15 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home and Tuesday, April 16 from 6-8 p.m.
The funeral has been moved from McKoon Funeral Home chapel to Unity Baptist Church on Smokey Road, Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Don Helms, Rev. Skeeter Thompson and Dr. Paul Dennis will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Pallbearers will be Jason Cook, Matt Harbison, Andy Hinesley, Todd Moore, Craig Sherrer and Greg Thompson.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her brother, Matt Riggs, of Newnan, Ga.; grandfather, Frank Riggs of Newnan; grandparents, Solon and Dean Borders of Newnan; great-grandmother, Berlie Borders of Newnan and her boyfriend Matt Hinesley of Newnan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lindsey Riggs Memorial Fund, Royal Baptist Church, 70 Mayo Royal Industrial Drive, Newnan, GA 30263.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Cleona Sanders Abercrombie
Mrs. Cleona Sanders Abercrombie, 84, of Douglasville, Ga., died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at Wellstar Hospital in Douglasville, Ga.
A funeral will be Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Louisville, Ala. The Rev. Jim Corley and Ollie Johnson will officiate, and burial is in Mt. Zion Church Cemetery with Kent Funeral Home of Eufaula, Ala., directing.
Born March 10, 1918 in Barbour County, Mrs. Abercrombie was the daughter of the late Jim D. and Ella Cutchens Sanders. She was preceded in death by her husband William Alfred Abercrombie. She had lived in Douglasville for the past 8 years and had lived in DeKalb County from 1956 until 1994. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles and Wayne Abercrombie, both of Newnan, Ga. and James and Elizabeth Abercrombie of Douglasville, Ga.; three daughters and a son-in-law, Amy and Sam Wilks of Douglasville, Ga., Mary Ann Mulkey of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Carolyn Quinton of Stockbridge, Ga.; four brothers, Lamar, Doyle and Fred Sanders, all of Louisville, Ala., and Willie Jim Sanders of Georgetown, Ga.; four sisters, Ester Hickman and Sarah Ammons, both of Dothan, Ala., Ellese Baxter, Clio, and Ruby Methvin, Augusta, Ga.; 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers are John Wilks, Shawn Abercrombie, Robert Quinton, David Mulkey, Doug Abercrombie and Jeff Carter.
Kent Funeral Home, Eufaula, Ala.
Mrs. Betty L. Garrett
Mrs. Betty Lou Smith Garrett, 85, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange.
A funeral will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the graveside in Hillview East Cemetery in LaGrange, with the Rev. Bryan Geter officiating.
Mrs. Garrett was born February 4, 1917 in LaGrange, daughter of the late L. P. and Della Cumby Smith. She lived in the Atlanta area for 40 years before returning to LaGrange in 1998. She was a member of Bethel Chapel Baptist Church in LaGrange, was retired from Piedmont Manufacturing Company in East Point, and was the wife of the late Leon H. Garrett.
Surviving are sister, Mrs. Lola Mae Eubanks of Daytona Beach, Fla.; eight, grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard L. Garrett, and a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Jenkins.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mrs. Myrtle Holladay
Mrs. Myrtle Holladay, 96, of Newnan, Ga., died Sunday, April 14, 2002 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Holladay was born February 10, 1906 in Carroll County, Ga. She was a charter and present member of Arnco Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and taught children through values of living. She raised children by setting an example of how the Christian should live.
She was preceded in death by a son, James Edward Kelley.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 16 at McKoon Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon Funeral Home chapel Wednesday, April 17 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Charles Watkins and the Rev. C. A. Jernigan will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Surviving are daughters, Sybil Kelley Camp of Jefferson, Ga., Nancy Jean Higginbotham of Raeford, NC, Barbara Ann Jones of Sharpsburg, Ga., and Hazel Kelley Wimberly of Newnan; son, Charles Elliott Kelley Sr. of Newnan; sister, Nell Potts of Newnan; 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Miss Lindsey Riggs
(Updated 4/16/02- Funeral location changed)
Miss Lindsey Riggs, 21, of Newnan, Ga., died Sunday, April 14, 2002 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
She was born January 13, 1981 in Panama City, Florida and was the daughter of Mark and Kim Riggs of Newnan.
The family was receiving friends Monday, April 15 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home and Tuesday, April 16 from 6-8 p.m.
The funeral has been moved from McKoon Funeral Home chapel to Unity Baptist Church on Smokey Road, Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Don Helms, Rev. Skeeter Thompson and Dr. Paul Dennis will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road.
Pallbearers will be Jason Cook, Matt Harbison, Andy Hinesley, Todd Moore, Craig Sherrer and Greg Thompson.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her brother, Matt Riggs, of Newnan, Ga.; grandfather, Frank Riggs of Newnan; grandparents, Solon and Dean Borders of Newnan; great-grandmother, Berlie Borders of Newnan and her boyfriend Matt Hinesley of Newnan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lindsey Riggs Memorial Fund, Royal Baptist Church, 70 Mayo Royal Industrial Drive, Newnan, GA 30263.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Evelyn Hickman
Mrs. Evelyn Hickman, 88, of Sharpsburg, Ga., died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange, Ga.
She was born July 28, 1913 in Wellsburg, OH, daughter of the late John Hendrick and the late Ida (Hobbs) Hendricks. She married Charles Byard Hickman on December 12, 1935. Mrs. Hickman graduated from East Liverpool High School and went on to attend Business College. She and her husband moved to Miami, FL in 1951 where she worked for W.E. Johnson Equipment Company as an administrative assistant and office manager until her retirement. She and her husband moved to Georgia in 1978.
In Newnan she attended Central Baptist Church and was active in "Feeding our Friends" meals for shut-ins. She taught Sunday School throughout her life as a Christian. She was selected Woman of the Year by the American Business Women Association and was fondly known as the "Story Lady" for writing and presenting stories of her life as a child to hundreds of Coweta County school children over the last 10 years. She was an avid musician enjoying playing the piano, violin, and singing in the choir.
Visitation will be at McKoon Funeral Home on Sunday, April 14, 2002 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A funeral will be held at Central Baptist Church on Sunday, April 14, at 4 p.m. with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan.
She is survived by sons, Charles David Hickman of Orlando, FL, and John William Hickman of Newnan, GA; sisters, Thelma Cline of Newnan, GA, Betty Kleckner of Miami, FL, and Helen Friess of Warner, MI; 5 grandchildren, Beverly Atkins, Judy Davis, Eric Hickman, Jonathan Hickman and Joshua Hickman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church; P.O. Box 1221; Newnan, GA 30264
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Evelyn Evans Hopkins
Mrs. Evelyn Evans Hopkins, 77, of Moreland, Ga., died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at the home of her daughter in Elberton, Ga.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at Faith Baptist Church at Moreland. The Rev. Charles Pharis and the Rev. Terry Hopkins will officiate, and burial will be in the Grantville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tom Andrews, Ed Bledsoe, Dan Jacobs, Ben Berry, Josh Hopkins and Rob Edwards.
Mrs. Hopkins was born July 26, 1924 in Moreland, daughter of the late Andrew and Ludie Howard Evans. A retired licensed practical nurse, she lived in Elberton for 31 years before returning to Moreland in 1986. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church at Moreland and was the wife of the late Robert M. Hopkins.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and James Edwards of Greenville, South Carolina and JoAnne and Alton Dove of Elberton; son, the Rev. Terry and Betty Hopkins of Dacula; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Cammon of Moreland and Mrs. Sally Byrom of Sharpsburg; eight grandchildren, Rob Edwards, Leigh McCall, Candice Brown, Kelly Patten, Terrell Hopkins, Gary Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins and Christina Hopkins; nine great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Elliott Kee
Mr. Elliott Kee, 75, of Pierce Chapel Road, Newnan, Ga., died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at Southwest Christian Hospice.
He was born in Coweta County March 1, 1927 and was a retired local barber shop owner.
He served in the United States Army during World War II. He joined the Army at age 18 and spent one year in Japan, on the Occupational Force. He owned and operated Kee's Barber Shop in Newnan for more than 30 years, retiring in 1992. He was a deacon and member of Providence Baptist Church for 37 years.
The family was receiving friends Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral is Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ken Norton and Rev. Searcy Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, 918 Providence Church Road.
Pallbearers will be Chip Hammock, Trey Hammock, Richard Jacobs, Bill Millians, Eddie Millians and Ben Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Providence Baptist Church.
The family has requested that flowers be omitted. Contributions may be sent to: Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Ga. 30291 or Providence Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 918 Providence Church Road, Newnan, Ga. 30263.
Surviving are his wife, Opal Kee of Newnan; daughters, Janice and Chip Hammock of Newnan, Bonnie and Jake Jacobs of Newnan, and Lisa Kee of Alpharetta, Ga.; brothers, Irvin Kee of Grantville and Flip Kee of Newnan; sister, Eleanor Moore of Newnan; grandchildren, Trey Hammock, Maddie Jacobs, Ben Moore, Brookie Moore; and great-grandchild Eli Moore, all of Newnan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Anthony Malone
Mr. Anthony Malone, 39, of Palmetto, Ga., died April 9, 2002 at Grady Health Systems.
A funeral will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Ramah Baptist Church, 210 Spring St., Palmetto, Ga. with the remains placed in state at 11 a.m. The Rev. Harris is officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 1900 Tommy lee Cook Road, Palmetto at noon Saturday.
Surviving are one daughter; mother, Mrs. Mayrine Johnson (Jimmy Nelson); two sisters, Brenda Brown and Melinda Brown; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby (Lillie) Tidwell, Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Ruth) Tidwell, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah (Emily) Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. Henry David (Betty) Malone, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Betsy) Malone, Mr. and Mrs. John (Anelia) Malone, Mr. and Mrs. William (Helen) Malone and a host of other relatives and friends.
Andrews Mortuary, Newnan, Ga.
Dr. Claude Townsend
Dr. Claude Townsend, 73, of Florence, Mississippi, died Thursday, April 4, 2002 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.
Dr. Townsend was on the board of directors and served as an adjunct professor at Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary on Fischer Road in Sharpsburg, Ga.
He was born August 6, 1928 in Pelahatchie to the late James Clyde and Mary Walters Townsend. He attended school at Johns, Hinds Community College and Mississippi College. He received his B.A., Master's and Doctorate degrees from Immanuel Baptist Seminary in Atlanta. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Brown Music before establishing Townsend Piano Company in Jackson, Miss. in 1950. He served as deacon at Broadmoor Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Florence, Miss.
He served as president of the Mississippi Baptist Convention in 1963-64 and was music and education director for several churches in the Jackson area. He pastored Faith Baptist Church, Richland and Metro Baptist Church in Jackson. During this time he established the American Christian Counseling School in Jackson and authored a series of Christian counseling books He also served as an instructor for Reuion Church in Dallas, Texas and Immanuel Baptist Seminary in Atlanta. Over the years, he made mission trips to India, Korea, the Philippines and Africa and was named president of the All-India Prayer Fellowship. He and his wife, Louise Gideon Townsend, would have celebrated 48 years of marriage on April 10. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ella Michaudt and twin brother, Clyde Townsend.
Surviving in addition to his wife are five children, Debbie (Gavin Sr.) Lott of Morton, MS, Tesa (Herman) Duckworth of Mendenhall, MS, Claudia (Bruce) Steele of Florence, MS, Keith (Connie) Townsend of Mize and Ken Townsend of Florence; two brothers, John H. Townsend of Florence and Lester Townsend of Franklinton, Louisiana; and 12 grandchildren, Gavin Lott Jr., Becky Lott, Emily Lott, Josh Duckworth, Justin Duckworth, Jeremy Duckworth, Bryan Steele, Bradley Steele, Brittany Steele, Katie Townsend, Gary Townsend and Maggie Townsend.
Visitation was at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, Mississippi. A funeral was 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Cleary Baptist Church with burial in Forence Cemetery. Arthur Blessitt officiated. The remains were placed in state one hour prior to the service at the church.
Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home, Pearl, Mississippi.
Mr. Clyde Burks
Mr. Clyde Burks, 82, of Warren, Arkansas, died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at Wagnon Nursing Home in Warren.
A funeral is 10 a.m. Friday, April 12 in the chapel of Frazer's Funeral Home in Warren. The Rev. Roy Grice Jr. and the Rev. Craig Jenkins will officiate, and burial will be in the Moseley Cemetery in Warren.
Mr. Burks was born Sept. 8, 1919 in Bradley County, Arkansas, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Burks. He was a lifelong resident of Warren, retired as a millwright from Potluck Lumber Company in Warren, and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Warren.
Surviving are son, Dr. Billy W. Burks of Hogansville and former director of the Western Baptist Association in Newnan; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Gill of Warren and Mrs. Ann Milliken of Mayflower, Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Grice and Mrs. Ruthie Grice, both of Warren; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Frazer's Funeral Home, Warren, Arkansas.
Mrs. Fayetta Pace Stewart
Mrs. Fayetta Pace Stewart of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Grantville, Ga., wife of Mr. Norman Stewart, will be remembered at a funeral Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Chapel Funeral Homes, Indianapolis, Indiana, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving in the Newnan, Ga. area are the Stewart, Gibson, Moss and Pace Family.
Announced through the courtesy of Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Earl Strickland
Mr. Earl Strickland, 88, of Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan, Ga., died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mr. Strickland was born August 28, 1913 in Meriwether County. He was retired owner of Strickand Market after 38 years. He was a veteran of the United States Mechant Marines.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be Saturday, April 13 at 4 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home chapel. Dr. Gene Tyre, Rev. O. C. Collins and Rev. Joe Strickland will officiate. Burial will be in Luthersville Cemetery, Luthersville, Ga.
Pallbearers will be Brooks Cunningham, T. J. Dolan, Chaney Lawler, Henry Scott, Allen Stone and Steve Stripling.
Surviving are daughter, Earlene and W. H. (Dick) Scott Jr. of Newnan; son, Rev. Joe and Linda Bledsoe Strickland of Newnan; grandchildren, Mary Cunningham, Angie Dolan, Henry Scott and Roxanne Scott; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Jollie Zane Pope Terrell
Mrs. Jollie Zane Pope Terrell, 74, of Ephesus, Ga., died Wednesday, April 10, 2002 after several months of declining health.
Mrs. Terrell was born in Heard County, Ga., Feb. 25, 1928 to the late Franklin Howard Pope and Albia Cook Pope. She was a great influence to the many children that she taught. Heard County and especially the Ephesus Community will forever be grateful for her great contribution to their young lives. She was a member of the NEA, GNEA, and the Ephesus Baptist Church. She was married to J. F. Terrell for almost 59 years. Mrs. Terrell also served the people of Bowdon, Ga. for ten years as the Bowdon Hospital Administrator.
A funeral will be Friday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at Ephesus Baptist Chruch with the Rev. Ralph Caldwell officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, James Franklin "J. F." Terrell, Ephesus; two sons, Doug Terrell of Dalton, Ga. and Stuwart Terrell of Ephesus; six grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; a host of friends.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mrs. Linda Ann Edwards
Mrs. Linda Ann Edwards, 50, of Cherokee Drive, Douglasville, Ga., died April 8, 2002, at her daughter's residence following an extended illness.
Surviving are her husband, Willis Edwards of Douglasville; two daughters, Rebecca Pitts of Newnan and Annette Wright of Franklin, Ga.; sisters, Florence Thomas of Fayetteville, Virginia Riggs of Mableton, Marie Lawrence of Newnan, Brenda Akins of Griffin; brother, Clinton Camp, Jacksonville, Florida, and Kenneth Galloway Jr. of Newnan; five grandchildren.
A funeral is Thursday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan with Rev. P. J. Ploof, Rev. Bobby Cheek and Rev. Gerald Gann officiating. Pallbearers include Willis Edwards, Ricky Turner, Ricky Jones, Fred Coalson, Lonnie Hash and David Waldrop. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Nancy Gardiner Willard Holliday
Mrs. Nancy Gardiner Willard Holliday, 88, of Ledgley Drive, Shaftsbury, Vermont, died Sunday, April 7, 2002 at her home.
Mrs. Holliday was born Sept. 16, 1913 in Rye, New York, daughter of LeBaron and Anabel Van Nostrand Willard. She was a maternal descendant of Lion Gardiner who was the owner of the historic Gardiner's Island off the coast of Long Island and a founder of the Gardiner dynasty in America. On her paternal side Mrs. Holliday's ancestry is traced to the Willards of Brooklyn, a founding family of the New York borough and also the lineage of the Mayflower Bradford and LeBaron families. Mrs. Holliday's grandfather, the late Edward A. Willard, was a well-known yachtsman who defended the America's Cup from 1893 to 1895.
Mrs. Holliday attended Miss Porter's School in Farmington, CT and Finch Junior College in New York City. She was first married to Dr. Frank B. Orr, longtime resident of Newnan, Ga. and lineal descendant of Robert Simms, an original settler of Virginia in 1694 and Captain John Dickinson of Revolutionary War fame.
Following Dr. Orr's death in 1957, she was married to Floyd N. Holliday. After moving to Shaftsbury, Mrs. Holliday was employed as manager of the gift shop at the Iron Kettle in Shaftsbury for 14 years. Mr. Holliday died in 1979.
Mrs. Holliday is survivied by a daughter, Nancy Van Nostrand Fanning of Virginia Beach, VA; a son, Frank Brock Orr Jr. of Columbus, GA; step-daughter, Elizabeth Holliday Nutter of Montreal, Canada; step-son, John Holliday of St. Petersburg, FL; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Holliday was predeceased by a sister, Frances Stanton Willard and two brothers, LeBaron Sands Willard and John Van Nostrand Willard.
The Burial Office and Eucharistic Service will be offered Thursday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Bennington, Vermont, with the Rev. Arthur Kingdon, Rector, officiating. Burial will be Friday, April 12 in the family lot at Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye, New York. Friends were invited to call at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home in Bennington Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
Should friends desire, gifts in Mrs. Holliday's memory may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter in care of the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957, Bennington, VT 05201.
For e-mail condolences, consult www.nsm.org/covey.
Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, of Covey Family Funeral Homes, Bennington, VT.
Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Ludewig
Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Ludewig, 55, of Loveland, Colorado, died Monday, April 8, 2002, at his residence.
Mr. Ludewig was born August 6, 1946 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota to the late Vertalis Ludewig and Emma Treml Ludewig. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister.
He was a division manager, working for Schwans, frozen food sales, for 20 years. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marines Corps, having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He moved to Loveland, Colorado from Fort Collins Colorado in 1994. He had moved to Fort Collins in 1989 from Minnesota. He was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church, Loveland, and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Donna M. Ludewig of Loveland; son, Keith Ludewig and wife Corina of Newnan, Ga.; daughter, Shanna Ludewig of Arlington, Tenn.; grandsons, Matthew and Christopher "Chris" Ludewig of Newnan; brothers, Leo Ludewig and wife Bernice of Comfrey, Minnesota, and Donald Ludewig and wife Kathy of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota; sisters, Betty Doran and husband Duane of Everly, Iowa, and Linda Braulick and husband Lester of New Ulm, Minnesota; mother-in-law, Marie Sprenger of New Ulm, Minnesota.
Visitation is at the funeral home Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.
Recitation of the Rosary will be at the Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home chapel Friday at 7 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, April 13, at 1 p.m. at St. John's Catholic Church, Loveland. The Rev. Joseph Hartmann will officiate. Burial will be in Peachtree City, Ga.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Larimer County, 7604 Colland Dr., Fort Collins, Colo. 80525.
Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home, Loveland, Colorado.
Mrs. Fayetta Pace Stewart
Mrs. Fayetta Pace Stewart, formerly of Grantville, Ga., died April 9, 2002 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Surviving locally are the Stewart, Gibson, Moss and Pace family.
Announced through the courtesy of Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan.
Mrs. Eula Mae Brumlow Yates
Mrs. Eula Mae Brumlow Yates, 94, of Lubbock, Texas, and a former resident of Carroll County and Hogansville, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at Lubbock Hospitality House.
A funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 12 at graveside in the Veal Cemetery in Carroll County. The Rev. Gerald Rogers will officiate.
Mrs. Yates was born August 17, 1907 in Randolph County, Alabama, daughter of the late James William Brumlow and the late Josephine Hammock Brumlow. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Hogansville and was the wife of the late Rev. Harvie B. Yates.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Polly Tuberville of Houston, Texas, and Mrs. Martha Shaw of Lubbock, Texas; two sons, James Yates and Roland Yates, both of Merritt Island, Fla.; ten grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, Ga.
Mr. Kenneth Lee Awbrey
Mr. Kenneth Lee Awbrey, 46, of Franklin, Ga., died Monday, April 8, 2002 at Emory University Hospital.
Mr. Awbrey was born in Richmond County, Georgia, June 2, 1955 to the late Jack Awbrey and Ruby Sturdivant Awbrey. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Army and was a self-employed handyman.
A funeral will be Wednesday, April 10 at the Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Lynn Janney and John Henderson officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery.
Surviving are two sisters, Ann Armstrong and Margaret Holloway, both of Franklin, Ga.; brother, David Awbrey of Carnesville, Ga.; 21 nieces and nephews.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
Mrs. Linda Ann Edwards
Mrs. Linda Ann Edwards, 50, of Cherokee Drive, Douglasville, Ga., died April 8, 2002, at her daughter's residence following an extended illness.
Surviving are her husband, Willis Edwards of Douglasville; two daughters, Rebecca Pitts of Newnan and Annette Wright of Franklin, Ga.; sisters, Florence Thomas of Fayetteville, Virginia Riggs of Mableton, Marie Lawrence of Newnan, Brenda Akins of Griffin; brother, Clinton Camp, Jacksonville, Florida; five grandchildren.
A funeral will be Thursday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan with Rev. P. J. Ploof, Rev. Bobby Cheek and Rev. Gerald Gann officiating. Pallbearers include Willis Edwards, Ricky Turner, Ricky Jones, Fred Coalson, Lonnie Hash and David Waldrop. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Martin and Hightower Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Floyd R. Horsley
Mr. Floyd R. Horsley, 84, of Horsley Drive, Carrollton, Ga., died Monday, April 8, 2002 at his residence.
Mr. Horsley, a native od Carroll County, was born August 23, 1917, son of the late George R. Horsley and Dicie Huckeba Horsley. He was co-owner of Carrollton Hardware and a member of Cross Plains Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel Sticher Horsley; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Judy Horsley, Carrollton, Daryl and Andrea Horsley, Carrollton; brother and sister-in-law, Euell and Jean Horsley, Carrollton; sister, Christine H., Rigsby, Newnan; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Birtus Horsley and two grandchildren.
A funeral will be Wednesday, April 10 at 2 p.m. at Cross Plains Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Rice and Rev. Larry Scott officiating. Music will be provided by Bobby Boatright. Burial will be in Cross Plains Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family was receiving friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.
Pallbearers include Kenneth Horsley, Chet Perkins, Mike Mize, Tim Boatright, Jessie Camp and John Sticher. Honorary pallbearers include Bobby Boatright, Glenn Hill and Earl Dukes.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make a contribution to Cross Plains Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Almon Funeral Home, Carrollton, Ga.
Mrs. Virginia Jarrard
Mrs. Sara Virginia Trammell Jarrard, 87, of Gainesville, Ga. died Sunday, April 7, 2002 at the Bell-Minor Home in Gainesville following an extended illness.
Mrs. Jarrard was born Jan. 19, 1915 on her family's farm in Coweta County near Luthersville. She was the youngest child of Robert Toombs "Bob" and Sallie E. McGahee Trammell. Her ancestors included early settlers of both Coweta and Meriwether counties.
Mrs. Jarrard received a bachelor of arts degree in education from the University of Georgia. She taught in several Georgia public schools, including Alvaton-Carmel High School in Meriwether County. She lived most of her life in Gainesville where she taught at Airline School and New Holland Elementary School. From 1956 until her retirement in 1977, she taught communications skills and human relations at Hall County Vocational School.
Mrs. Jarrard was the widow of Bonnell Charles Jarrard. She was a longtime member of New Holland Baptist Church.
A funeral is today, April 10, at 11 a.m. at New Holland Baptist Church at Gainesville with Rev. Mike Taylor and Dr. Bruce Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Nancy Jarrard of Gainesville; daughter-in-law, Janet Jarrard of Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Amanda Blyss Jarrard, Joe and Susan Jarrard, Jamie Jarrard, Kevin and Kelly Jarrard, Jason and Amy Coffee; devoted friend, Mrs. Ethel Pierce; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Holland Baptist Church, 7 Quarry St., Gainesville, GA 30501.
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville.
