Georgia, U.S., Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978
Mrs. Gladys Ruanett Parker
A funeral service for Mrs. Gladys Ruanett Parker was held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, with the Reverends Rich Pike and Charles Chapman officiating.
Music was provided by Jessica Johnson, Beth Cantrell, and Leesa Stutts Cothran.
Pallbearers were Clyde H. Avery, Everett Bennett Jr., Jimmy A. Jones, Steve G. Cantrell, Bruce Hopson and Randy Walston. Interment followed in the Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Mashburn was born in Randolph County, Ala. on July 2, 1925 to the late Clyde Parker and Ella Mae Nix Parker. She passed away at her home in Franklin on Sept. 16, 2002. Mrs. Mashburn was a loving wife and mother of seven boys.
Survivors include seven sons and daughter-in-laws, Butch and Jeanett Mashburn of Franklin, Stanley and Kay Mashburn of Newnan, Jerry and Tammy Mashburn of Franklin, Terry and Michelle Masburn of Newnan, CLyde and Kristie Mashburn of Salem, Ala., Danny Mashburn of Decatur and Billy Mashburn of Franklin; four sisters, Louise Tubbs, Jean Whatley and Wynell Histerly of Cullman, Ala., and Susie Beanett of Cumming; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin.
Mr. Robert William "Bill" Amis
Mr. Robert William "Bill" Amis, 84, of Newnan, Ga., died Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
Mr. Amis was born May 2, 1918 in Newnan. He was retired and had worked as a foreman for Delta Airlines in hydraulic maintenance. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a master sergeant. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Newnan, the Voice of Experience Choir and of Kiwanis.
The family was receiving friends Thursday, Sept. 19 from 7-9 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at First Baptist Church of Newnan Friday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Dr. Gene Tyre and Rev. Don Helms will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Roscoe Road, Newnan.
Pallbearers will be men from the Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Amis of Newnan; daughter, Alicia Ann Amis; sons, Harvey Miller Amis and Robert William Amis Jr.; brother, Donald Amis; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Newnan, 15 W. Washington St., Newnan, Ga. 30263.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Fay Smith Bray
Mrs. Fay Smith Bray, 89, of Third Street Ext., Manchester, Ga., in Meriwether County, died Monday, September 16, 2002 at her residence.
She was born October 18, 1912 in Coweta County to Otis E. Smith and Fannie Haney Smith. She was a homemaker and member of Manchester First Baptist Church.
A funeral was at Manchester First Baptist Church Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. with Rev. Malcolm Davis officiating, assisted by Rev. Craig Williamson. Burial was in Manchester City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Johnny McDowell, Mike Sweatman, Robert Kellum, Dr. J. W. Smith, Robert Allen, Bruce Burt, David Rice and Bobby Dorman. Honorary pallbearers were Don Boynton, M. B. Guy and Calvin Jackson.
Surviving are sons, Claude Bray of Manchester and Charlie Bray of Willacoochee, Ga.; sister, Gene S. Wilson of Grantville, Ga.; grandchildren, Brad Bray, Claudia Bray Stevens, Carolyn Bray Linn, Chas Bray, Cavan Bray and Casey Bray; great-grandchildren, Jusgin Andrew Bray, Brinkley Ann Bray, Colton Slade Bray Stevens, Sailor Ann Bray Stevens, Carolyn Ann (Callie) Bray-Linn, Rickey Linn, Jason Linn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Bray Sr.; a brother, O. E. Smith; and a sister, Jewell McCullough.
Smith-Steele-Meadows Funeral Homes Inc., Manchester, Ga.
Mrs. Vanessa S. Dollar
Mrs. Vanessa S. Dollar, 31, of Newnan, will be remembered at a funeral Friday, September 20, 2002 at 2 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, Shenandoah.
Rev. W. J. Clark will be eulogist, assisted by Evangelist Deborah Griggs, Evangelist Renee Clark and Rev. Reginald Wilkins. Burial in Eastview Cemetery. Family friends will serve as pallbearers.
Vanessa Stanley Dollar, daughter of Mrs. Linda Ann Stanley Seabrook and Mr. Harry Stanley, was born August 3, 1971 in Coweta County. She was the oldest daughter among five children born to the Stanleys. She attended the Fulton County Public School System. She joined and was baptized at the St. John Baptist Church by Rev. W. J. Clark at an early age. She later was a member at the Greater New Life Baptist Church. She was married to Wesley Dollar. She was a faithful, caring and loving mother to her five daughters during her illness.
Surviving are husband, Wesley Dollar; mother, Mrs. Linda S. Seabrook; step-father, James E. Patrick; five daughters, Angelica, Yashica, Tisha, Tricia and Alexia Aurena; brothers, David and Michael Stanley; sisters, Demetria Stanley, Harriett (Scott) Person; step-sisters, Temika Patrick and Tonya Moten of North Carolina; grandparents, Mrs. Alma Williams Levell, Newnan, Mrs. Rosie Lee Willis of Douglasville, Jodie Stanley and James Patrick; father-in-law, Harry Dollar, Atlanta; mother-in-law, Mrs. Clara (Tommy) Hinton; special friends, Deborah Weathers, Keekee and Dee Dee; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Eleanor Frances Tunley
Mrs. Eleanor Frances Tunley, 67, of Newnan, Ga., died Wednesday, September 18, 2002 in Newnan.
She was born August 18, 1935 in Topeka, KS to the late Oris F. Tunley Sr. and the late Irene F. Harrison Tunley.
Mrs. Tunley moved from Topeka to Newnan in 1995. She was a member of Fountain of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed participating and contributing to the Church Street Ministry. She was also a proud sponsor of a child adopted through the Christian Children's Fund. Getting a letter or picture from the child she sponsored brought many smiles and feelings of joy. She was employed as a staff assistant at the Peachtree City Building Department - Developmental Service Division.
Surviving are daughter, Rochelle Pleasant and husband James Pleasant of Newnan; grandchild Denise Pleasant, Newnan; brother, Oris F. Tunley Jr. of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Bettye Jean Murrell, Clovis, New Mexico, Dolores Terrell, El Cajon, CA, Patricia Tunley, Topeka, KS.
A funeral will be Friday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. at Fountain of Faith, 6712 West Fayetteville Road, Riverdale, Ga. 30296.
Visitation was Thursday, Sept. 19 from 7-8 p.m. at Williamson Mortuary in Riverdale, Ga.
Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas.
A memorial service will be held at Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel, 723 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
Williamson Mortuary, Riverdale, Ga.
Mrs. Willie Mae Wortham
Mrs. Willie Mae Jackson Wortham died Monday, September 16, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
A funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Grantville with the Rev. Walter McMullen, pastor, officiating, assisted by Minister Danny Pearson. Burial in the Grantville City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law. Flower ladies will be granddaughters. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 7-8 p.m. On the day of the service the cortege will assemble at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Clark (Sarah) 6208 Highway 29 N., Grantville, Ga.
Mrs. Wortham was born September 15, 1927 to the late Nan and Johnny Jackson of Atlanta, Ga. Later she became a resident of Grantville, Ga. where she joined John Wesley United Methodist Church at an early age. There she met and married Charlie Wortham Jr. Nov. 15, 1943.
Surviving are her husband, Charlie Wortham Jr.; family members, Ms. Lucy Ann Parks (Atlanta), Charlene Wortham (Atlanta), Mr. and Mrs. Raymond George (Janice) New York, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Clark (Martha) Newnan, Mr. and Mrs. William Slayton (Atlanta), Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Clark (Sarah) Grantville, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hutson (Sandi) College Park; nephew, Mr. and Mrs. John Lee Brown (Judy) Grantville; 26 grandchldren, 39 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a host of cousins and dear friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Elizabeth "Nanny" Walker Cloud
Mrs. Elizabeth "Nanny" Walker Cloud, 102, died Saturday, September 14, 2002 at her residence.
A funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at New Macedonia Baptist Church on Cedar Creek Road, Madras, Ga. with officiating ministers Rev. Larry Barner, pastor, and Rev. Harold Bowles, eulogist, assisted by Rev. Robert L. Horton and Rev. R. W. Sutton. The remains will lie in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service. Burial in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers: Alonza Colton, Nathaniel Thomas, Darold M. Highsmith, James M. Gay Jr., Jiajein (OT) Highsmith, Jamul A. Gay.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7-8 p.m. The cortege will assemble at 17 Forest Circle, Apt. 611, Newnan at 10 a.m.
Mrs. Elizabeth "Nanny" Walker Cloud was born August 11, 1900 in Coweta County to Estell Farmer and Joe Ector. She was the wife of the late Mr. Arthur "Shorty" Cloud. At an early age she joined Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church and later in life became a member of the New Macedonia Baptist Church where she was a faithful and active worker.
Nanny loved people, and people loved Nanny. This is evident with all the lives she touched.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Nettie Mae Walker Highsmith Gibbs of the home; four grandchildren; Willie (Helen) Highsmith of Sumter, S.C.; Denita (Chuck) Floyd of Newnan, Ga., Delores Robinson of Dayton, OH, Glenda (John) Tannenhill of Dayton, OH; eight great-grandchildren, Darold M. Highsmith, James M. Gay Jr., Jiajein (OT) Highsmith, Anjaneen L. Highsmith, Jamul A. Gay, Elizabeth T. Tannenhill, Lavon (BJ) Robinson, Jamie M. Tannenhill; nine great-great-grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends, among them the Sewell family, the Barrett family and Mrs. Annette Austin.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Charles Alexander Connally
Mr. Charles Alexander Connally, 83, died Tuesday, September 17, 2002, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Alexander Connally Jr.
Surviving is his wife of 47 years, Rosa Wilbur Connally; daughter, Sally Love Connally Lienau; son-in-law, Alan K. Lienau; grandchildren, Nathan and Megan Lienau.
Mr. Connally served in the Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945 in North Africa and Europe. After leaving the service he came to Newnan in 1950, purchased Cates Drug Store and operated it as Connally Rexall Drug Store for 36 years.
Always active in the community, Mr. Connally was a lifetime member of the Newnan Kiwanis Club where he served as a director and chaired numerous committees. He also served on the Newnan City Council for several years and was an active member of Newnan First United Methodist Church.
The family was receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19.
Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to: Chip Connally Scholarship Fund, c/o The Heritage School, 2093 Highway 29 N., Newnan, GA 30263 or the Lambda Chi Fraternity at Mercer University.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Louise Darden
Mrs. Louise Arnold Darden, 63, died Monday, September 16, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
A funeral will be Friday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Sharpsburg-McCollum Road in Coweta County with officiating ministers Rev. Collier Starks, pastor, and Rev. Rufus Smith Sr., eulogist. Burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Henry L. Darden Sr., Nathan Darden, Horris Dixon, Mark Arnold, James Dixon, Curtis Arnold Jr. Flower Ladies: Brittany Darden, Sirrita Durrah, Shirley A. Hayes, Aronie Porter, LaTasha Repress, Kimberly Darden, Roshaeron Hill, Gwendolyn Repress, Tiffany Repress.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6-8 p.m. On the day of the service the cortege will assemble 155 Mallard Dr., Newnan, 1 p.m.
Mrs. Darden was born Feb. 28, 1939 to the late Mr. Seaborn Arnold and Mrs. Naomie Arnold in Coweta County, Ga.
She joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Coweta County at an early age and was a faithful member until her health declined. She attended Walter B. Hill School where she excelled in her academic studies. She also worked in and around the Newnan area.
She met and married the late Mr. Charlie Lewis Darden and they had thirteen children, six of whom preceded her in death.
Surviving are her children, Mr. Henry Lee Darden, Newnan, Mr. Willie Lewis Darden, Honolulu, Hawaii, Ms. Lorene Pamela Darden, Ms. Mary Ellen (Chat) Daniel, Ms. Lisa Ann Durrah, Mr. Kim Lewis Darden, Ms. Charlie-Mae Darden, all of Newnan; 29 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; brothers, Mr. L. M. Arnold, Mr. Paul Lewis Arnold, Mr. James Williams Arnold, Mr. Johnny Glenn Arnold; sisters, Ms. Dollie Mae Gates, Mrs. Katie M. Bolton, Ms. Lillor M. Cook, Ms. Joyce Morrow, Ms. Mildred A. Beadles; uncels, Mr. T. Z. Crowder and Mr. Ozie Arnold, Chattanooga, Tenn.; great aunts, Ms. Hester Jackson, Union City, Ga., Ms. Tommie McCrary, College Park, Ga.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Agnes Cornelia Oberstaedt
Mrs. Agnes Cornelia Oberstaedt, 87, formerly of Brighton, Michigan, died in Atlanta, Ga., September 13, 2002 after a long illness.
Mrs. Oberstaedt was born in Ocala, Florida Feb. 20, 1915. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, and two sons, Thomas and Robert.
Surviving are her son, Kenneth and his wife Billie of Brighton, their children Kenneth Jr. of Whitmore Lake, Douglas of Pinckney, Rhonda of Windsor, Canada, Thomas of Brighton and James of Whitmore Lake; and her daughter, Lynda Baldauf of Newnan, Ga. and Lyndia's daughters Lisa and Vicky of Newnan, Ga. Also surviving are nine great-grandchildren, five in Michigan, three in Canada and one in Georgia.
A memorial service will be Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Brighton, 300 East Grand River, Brighton, MI with Rev. John Jeffery officiating.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Charlie Reagan
Mr. Charlie Reagan, 74, died at his Fayetteville, Ga. residence Tuesday, September 17, 2002.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retired equipment specialist general for the Federal Government.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Juanita Reagan of Fayetteville; daughter, Theresa and Bruce Bibee of Palmetto; son, Brian and Myrna Reagan of Tyrone; brother, George and Emery Nell Reagan of Newnan; sister, Sara and J. T. Walton of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Dallas and Diana Reagan; nieces and nephews.
Sisters, Bernice Stone and Roxie Reagan preceded him in death.
The family was receiving friends Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral will be at McKoon Funeral Home chapel Thursday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Kelly Barge officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.
Pallbearers will be Brown Powell, Ben Reagan, Dallas Reagan, Eddie Reagan, Geoge Reagan and Mike Walton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Ga. 30291.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Sey Barron Simpson
Mrs. Sey Barron Simpson, 55, of Parks Avenue, Newnan, Ga., died Wednesday, September 18, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
Mrs. Simpson was born July 29, 1947 in Newnan to the late William A. "Bill" and Esther S. Barron. She was a retired educator with the Coweta County School System and a member of Central Baptist Church in Newnan.
The family was receiving friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home.
A funeral will be at graveside in Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. Dr. Joel E. Richardson will officiate.
Pallbearers are Frank M. Barron, George M. Barron, Henry Dodd, Lee Ellis, Hugh Farmer III and Wilson Glover.
Surviving are her husband, Lee Simpson, Newnan; brother, Charles Barron and his wife, Donna; brothers-in-law, Dr. Fred Morgan Simpson and Samuel Gary Simpson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1221, Newnan, GA. 30264.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Hallie P. Holtzclaw
Mrs. Hallie P. Holtzclaw, 87, of Newnan, died September 16, 2002 at Beaulieu Convalescent Center in Newnan.
Mrs. Holtzclaw was born August 1, 1915 in Carroll County, Ga., daughter of the late Charlie Pyles and Minnie Crockett Pyles. She was a homemaker and member of Mills Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee R. Holtzclaw; and sons, George Holtzclaw, Howard Holtzclaw, Roy Holtzclaw and Brad Holtzclaw.
A funeral will be Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2002 at Higgins Hillcrest Chapel at 11 a.m. The Rev. F. D. McWhorter and Dr. Tim Driggers will officiate. Burial will be in Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Freddy Cox, Chris Costlow, Tim Holtzclaw, Wes Holtzclaw, Gary Wright and James Barnes.
Surviving are daughter, Catherine McWhorter; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.
Higgins Funeral Home at Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Miss Jamie Marie Winchell
Miss Jamie Marie Winchell, 19, of Newnan, died Thursday, September 12, 2002, of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Miss Winchell was born Dec. 13, 1982, in Battle Creek, Mich. She was employed by Emerson Contracting.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Bufford will officiate, and burial will be in the Sargent Cemetery.
The family was receiving friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 9.
Surviving are her fiance, Jason Smith; her parents, Galen and Tammy Winchell; sisters, Lindsay Renee and Danielle Nicole Winchell; grandparents Delma M. and Howard F. Heider and Kathleen Winchell; aunts and uncles.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Miss Jamie Marie Winchell
Miss Jamie Marie Winchell, 19, of Newnan, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, of injuries sustained in a car accident.
Miss Winchell was born Dec. 13, 1982, in Battle Creek, Mich. She was employed by Emerson Contracting.
A funeral will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Bufford will officiate, and burial will be in the Sargent Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6 to 9.
Surviving are her fiance, Jason Smith; her parents, Galen and Tammy Winchell; and grandparents Delma M. and Howard F. Helder and Kathleen Winchell.
McKoon Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mattie Thrasher Rhodes
Mrs. Mattie Thrasher Rhodes, 102, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002 at Christian City Convalescent Center in Union City.
Born June 17, 1899 in Brooks County, Ga., Mrs. Rhodes was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Melvin Rhodes, and her son, Travis Melvin Rhodes.
A funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 16, 2002 at 2 p.m. at The Abbey at Westview Cemetery, with Reverend Darwin Caldwell officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Anne R. Dishner of Pine Bluff, AR, and Mary R. and Horace P. Gormley of Newton, NJ; three sons, William S. and Fay Rhodes of Atlanta, Frank Gerald and Nobuko Rhodes of Napa, CA, Chuck J. and Bennie Rhodes of Newnan; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Christian City, 7300 Lester Rd., Union City, GA 30291 or Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, 1150 Jefferson Avenue, East Point, GA 30344.
Higgins Funeral Home at Hillcrest Chapel.
Mr. Clifton Lee White
Mr. Clifton Lee White, 82, of 58 Berry Avenue, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 at Newnan Hospital.
Born March 29, 1920 in Paulding County, Mr. White was a retired Circuit Tender for Prestolite Battery Company and was a member of Pentecostal Family Center. His parents, Olen and Eva White, preceded him in death.
He was a veteran of World War II, where he received the Meritorious Unit Award, the Good Conduct Medal AR 600-68, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the American Service Medal.
A funeral service will be held today a 3 p.m. at the chapel of Higgins at Hillcrest Chapel, with Reverend Joe Strickland officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Mable White; two sons, Vinson (Juana) White of Carrollton, and Joe (Georgia) White of Lithia Springs; a daughter, Pamela White; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Higgins Funeral Home at Hillcrest Chapel.
Mr. Curtis P. "Jack" Mitchell
Mr. Curtis P. "Jack" Mitchell, 89, formerly of College Park and Hiawassee, Ga., died September 11, 2002 at his son's home in Newnan.
Mr. Mitchell was retired from the Georgia Building Authorities.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Ann Mitchell of Newnan, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Jose Montoya of Norcross, Ga.; adopted daughter-in-law, Loree Armstrong; five grandchildren, Connie King, Robin Evans, Curt Jackson, Phillip Hart, Robert Hart; three adopted grandchildren, Ricky and Johnny Armstrong and Denise Herndon; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; five sisters; three brothers and a host of friends.
A funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Rev. S. R. Jones officiating. Burial in Holly Hill Memorial Park.
The family was receiving friends Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, Ga.
Mr. Mitchell Ira Perkins
Mr. Mitchell Ira Perkins of Palmetto, Ga., died September 9, 2002.
Mr. Perkins was a retired station manager from Eastern Air Lines, and worked in Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando, Miami and retired in West Palm Beach. He served in the U.S. Army and earned the bronze star while serving in China.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Betty Perkins of Palmetto; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Lynn Houston, Newnan; sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell and Susan Perkins, Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Cindy Perkins, Sharpsburg; sister, Mrs. Hilda Howard, Griffin; Mrs. Edna Raven, Concord; eight grandchildren.
A funeral was Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Rev. Tom Rowe officiated. Burial was at 4 p.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery in Griffin, Ga.
In lieu of flowers, the family was requesting that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square, Fayetteville, Ga. 30215.
Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, Ga.
Mrs. Sue Belle Newman
Mrs. Sue Belle Newman, 96, of Newnan, Ga., died September 11, 2002 at her residence..
She was born in Fulton County, Ga. September 8, 1906. She was a retired textile worker.
The family was receiving friends at McKoon Funeral Home Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6-8:30 p.m.
A funeral will be at First Baptist Church of Newnan old sanctuary Friday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. Dr. O. Eugene Tyre and Steve Newman will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Martin, Chris Newman, Ernie Newman, Mark Newman, Wayne Newman and Hal Walton.
Surviving are son, Donald and Joan Newman of Mableton, Ga.; daughter, Barbara Walton of Newnan; daughter-in-law, Ann Newman of Newnan; sisters, Dorothy Camp of Austell, Ga., Rubye Staley of Union City, Ga.; sisters, in-law, Emily Brown of Franklin, Ga., Frances Brown of Newnan, Thelma Brown of Hogansville, Ga.; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband Ernest Sims Newman; son, Ernest George Newman; two grandsons, Bill Walton and Michael Newman.
Contributions may be made to the AO House, First Baptist Church, Newnan, Ga. 30263.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Ms. Mildred Turner
Ms. Mildred Turner of Gordon Road, Senoia, Ga., will be remembered at a service Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Rocky Mount Bethel Baptist Church, Senoia, Ga.
Pastor Kenneth Curtis officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Remains will lie in repose from noon until the hour of the service.
Surviving are daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Demarcus Stargell (Erica); son, Torre Turner; two grandchildren, Ta'Marcus Stargell and Ta' Maiya Stargell; mother, Mrs. Lena M. Turner; four brothers, Arthur Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Turner (Jeanette), Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner (Elaine) and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Turner (Sandra); and a host of other family and friends.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 1 p.m.
Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home Inc., East Point, Ga.
Infant Elizabeth Cheyenne Bryan
Infant Elizabeth Cheyenne Bryan was born August 2, 2002, and died September 10, 2002, daughter of Kevin and Melissa Bryan of Fayetteville, Ga.
Surviving in addition to her parents are sister, Shelby Redmon; grandparents, Bill and Barbara Bryan, Tony and Gail Graves and Bruce Selby; great-grandparents, Nannie Bryan, Ann Wilson, Mildred Selby and Virble and Floy Graves.
A funeral will be Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Higgins Hillcrest Chapel. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens in Peachtree City. Dr. Ted Padgett will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Higgins Funeral Home at Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Betty Jo Hanson
Mrs. Betty Jo Hanson, 71, of Newnan, Ga., died Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at Emory Peachtree Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Hanson was born in Douglasville, Ga. Feb. 27, 1931. She was retired from American Can.
The family was receiving friends at McKoon Funeral Home Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 6-8 p.m.
A funeral is at McKoon Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Jimmy Henry and Rev. Gary Howard will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery on Jones Mill Road in Banning.
She is preceded in death by husband Delma A. Hanson; parents, J. C. Phillips and Odessa Wortham; mother-in-law, Dorine Hanson; and grandchild Andrew Hanson.
Surviving are daughters, Pam and Mike Brooks, Newnan and Judith and Lee Combs of Newnan; son, Roy and Debbie Hanson of Newnan; sisters, Lucille Mapp and Leila Millians of Newnan; brothers, Donald Phillips of Monroe, and J. C. PHilllips, Junior Phillips and Mack Phillips, all of Newnan; sister, Barbara Thompson; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Grandchildren include: Patrick Brooks, Carrie Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Cecelia Brooks, Hope Combs Henry, Ryan Henry, Eric Hanson, Tiffany Hanson, Maribeth Hanson, Randy Lower, Jenny Lower, Lee Combs, Jarred Combs, Justus Combs, Heather Sheahan, Heath Milnor, Brianne Milnor, Brittani Phillips, Cara Brooks, Hunter Henry, Madison Brooks, Taylor Lower, Jacob Phillips and Drew Milnor.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Evelyn K. Helton
Mrs. Evelyn K. Helton, 80, died Friday, September 6, 2002.
Born in Carroll County Feb. 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Silas Harper. She was preceded in death by her children, Jerry C. Helton and Blondell Hammond; two brothers, William Buren Harper and L.G. Harper; and her husband, Millard Lee Helton.
She was retired from Playtex. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church.
A funeral service was Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home, with Pastor Danny Wilson officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Helton is survived by a daughter, Pat Savich Fields; a daughter in-law, Glenda Helton; a son in-law, Leon Hammond of Tennessee; two sisters-in-law, Louise Helton and Alma Peek; grandchildren, Tim and Jan Hammond, Chris and Sonya Hammond, Bonita and Larry Watson, Pam and Dean Powers, Kenneth Helton, Tabitha and Rucker Orr, and Kassie and Jon Scott; great-grandchildren, Brian Watson, Chad Watson, Max Hammond, Chelsey Hammond, Lindsey Orr, Zachary Savich, Michael Scott, Kellyn Helton, Kyle Helton and Daltrey Powers; several nieces and nephews; and friend, Opal Crawford.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Floyd Winston "Bud" Jones
Mr. Floyd Winston "Bud" Jones, 92, formerly of Sargent, Ga., died September 11, 2002 at Starcrest Nursing Home in Newnan, Ga.
He was born January 18, 1910, in Carroll County. He was a retired textile workder with the Bibb Company. He was head loom fixer and supervisor. He was a member of Antioch Primative Baptist Church where he was an elder minister. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Marzell Herrin Jones; and a brother, H. C. Jones.
Surviving are children, Marvin and Sue Jones of Bradenton, Florida, Horace and Ferrell Jones of Whitesburg, Carl and Gloria Jones of Carrollton, Jerry and Betty Jones of Whitesburg, James and Becky Jones of Rooopville, Betty Stanford of Newnan, Peggy and Dan McElwaney of Newnan, Lynda and Jett Smith of Newnan, Marzell and Jimmy Shadix of Newnan; sisters, Hazel Hopson of Newnan and Flora Bailey of Bowden; 22 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home.
A funeral will be Friday at noon at Higgins Hillcrest Chapel. Elder Homer Benefield will officiate.
Higgins Funeral Home at Hillcrest Chapel, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Sue Bette Newman
Mrs. Sue Bette Newman, 96, of Newnan, Ga., died September 11, 2002 at her residence..
She was born in Fulton County, Ga. September 8, 1906. She was a retired textile worker.
The family will receive friends at McKoon Funeral Home Thursday, Sept. 12 from 6-8:30 p.m.
A funeral will be at First Baptist Church of Newnan old sanctuary Friday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. Dr. O. Eugene Tyre and Steve Newman will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Martin, Chris Newman, Ernie Newman, Mark Newman, Wayne Newman and Hal Walton.
Surviving are son, Donald and Joan Newman of Mableton, Ga.; daughter, Barbara Walton of Newnan; sisters, Dorothy Camp of Austell, Ga., Rubye Staley of Union City, Ga.; sisters, in-law, Emily Brown of Franklin, Ga., Frances Brown of Newnan, Thelma Brown of Hogansville, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Ann Newman of Newnan; nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband Ernest Sims Newman; son, Ernest George Newman; two grandsons, Bill Walton and Michael Newman.
Contributions may be made to the AO House, First Baptist Church, Newnan, Ga. 30263.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, Ga.
Mrs. Judy Ann Staton Price
Mrs. Judy Ann Staton Price, 52, of Tapley Road, Villa Rica, Ga., died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at Douglas Hospital following an extended illness.
Mrs. Price was born July 26, 1950 in Cobb County, Ga., daughter of the late Dillard H. Staton and Mrs. Rosie Irene Spivey Staton. She was employed by American Suzuki and was a member of Happy Valley Baptist Church in Villa Rica.
In additon to her father she was preceded in death by her sister, Adale Staton and an infant brother.
Surviving are her husband, Ray Edward Price, and daughter, Terri Williams, both of Villa Rica; sons, Kenneth Overton of Newnan and Chris Price of Marietta; mother, Rosie Irene Staton of VIlla Rica; brothers, Elgin Staton, Lonnie Staton, Larry Staton, David Staton and Gary Staton, all of Villa Rica; five grandchildren, Casey Adam Crosby of Villa Rica, Kelsey Hammond Fleming, Kenneth Jackson Overton, Sydney Skye Overton and Caitlyn Hope Overton, all of Newnan.
A funeral will be Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. at Happy Valley Baptist Church, 605 Main Street in Villa Rica with the Rev. Eddie Wyatt and Brother Casey Crosby officiating. Burial will be in the Melrose Memorial Gardens on Highway 61 with Mike Taylor, Freddy Young, Bart Phillips, Jeff Mayes, Nathaniel Thaxton and David Connell serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home Thursday from 2-9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Messages of condolence to the family may be sent to www.jones-wynn.com.
Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Villa Rica, Ga.
Ms. Meg Stickley Woronoff
Ms. Meg Stickley Woronoff of Sharpsburg, Ga., died September 9, 2002.
She was a member of Cross Roads Garden Club. She was retired from Civil Service and worked in real estate.
She is survived by a son, Steven Woronoff; grandson, Nicholas Woronoff, both of Lowgap, North Carolina; brother, Edward (Joanne) Stickley, Harrisonburg, VA.
A memorial service will be Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in St. Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church in Peachtree City, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Ga. 30291.
Metro Crematory, Peachtree City, Ga.
Mrs. Juanita Smith Bailey
Funeral services for Mrs. Juanita Smith Bailey were held on Thursday, September 5, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church with Rev. W. C. Golphin, pastor, officiating, assisted by Dr. Joel Richardson and Pastor Annie E. Elliott.
Burial in the Eastview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Honorary Casket Bearers, Calvin Arnold Jr., Thomas Smith Jr., Willie Smith Jr., Arlo Hudson, Amarkius Arnold, Quincy Williams, Andre Griffin; Active Casket Bearers, Zodiac Men's Club; Honorary Flower Ladies, Surwan Smith, Delores Smith, Wanda Cleveland, Angela Bridges, Anntioneek Boston, Willisha Arnold, Toni Lawrence, Kendra Hall; Active Flower Ladies, Women of Action 2000.
Juanita was born May 24, 1948 to Willie "Tang" Smith and Mrs. Ruby Elliot Canady. She died Saturday, August, 31, 2002 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Juanita attended Coweta County Schools and was employed at Crain Industries, Newnan, Georgia, for several years. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church. She was a child of God and she gave her life to Christ at an early age. Juanita was a member of the United Methodist Women Organization and participated in other church activities. She was also a member of the Women of Action 2000 social club and served as vice-president. Juanita was the widow of Mr. Horace L. Bailey.
Surviving are mother, Ruby Elliott Canady; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Vaughn (Tina); three step-children, Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Woods (Tammie), Mr. Kelvin Bailey, and Ms. Valerie Reeves; sisters, Ms. Mattie Moody, Ms. Lorene Causby, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Arnold (Mary), Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Williams (Ruby), Ms. Rosa Hudson; brothers, Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin Smith, Mr. John Henry Smith, Mr. Willie L. Cleveland, Mr. Arthur Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Willie A. Smith, and Mrs. Thomas Smith; grandchildren, Philip Ashton Vaughn, Jeneche Marie Vaughn, and step-grandchildren; a loving and devoted companion, Mr. Wilbur Hill; a very special goddaughter, Mrs. Angela Bridges; a very special godson, Arlo Hudson; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Sellers-Smith Funeral Home Inc., Newnan, Ga.
Mr. Vernon Ray Yates
Funeral services for Mr. Vernon Ray Yates, 72, of Franklin, Georgia, were conducted Monday, September 9, 2002 at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home with the Reverend Olin McClain officiating.
Music was provided by Leesa Cothran. Serving as pallbearers were memers of the Centralhatchee Masonic Lodge #403.
After the traditional service, Masonic rites were performed. Burial was in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Yates was born in DeKalb County, Alabama on April 24, 1930 to the late William David Yates and Annie Mae Gibbs Yates. He was a member of the Goldridge Baptist Church and the Cantralhatchee Masonic Lodge #403. He was retired from the Franklin Aluminum Company where he was a Guide Repairman. In later years he had been employed by Heard Couonty as a Transit Authority bus driver. He was very special to the many elderly people he transported. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Elizabeth Powell Yates of Franklin, Ga.; two sons, Tommy Yates of Carrollton, Ga., and Donny Yates of Shelby, Mich.; four sisters, Syble Richardson of Ranburn, Ala., Reba McClain of LaGrange, Ga., Dena Clay of Gadsden, Ala., and Kate Blair of Five Points, Ala.; four brothers, Alvie Yates of Port Lucy, Fla., W. D. Yatesof Bowdon, Ga., Wilfred Yates of Graham, Ala., and Kenneth Yates of Carrollton, Ga.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Tom Stutts and Son Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.
