August 22 2001

 

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Calhoun Ambrose Long Jr.

Calhoun Ambrose Long Jr., 77, Fayetteville, died Aug. 8, 2001. He was born Aug. 1, 1924 in Fulton County and was a trial attorney. Graveside services were at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Long, Fayetteville; a son, Cal and Judy Long, Fayetteville; and grandchildren, Grishelda Hogan, Uri Spinn, Calum Long, Abigail Long, Lynsey Long, and Juliann Long. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Sarah Lee Adams Bolton

Sarah Lee Adams Bolton, 91, Fayetteville, formerly of Gwinnett County, died Aug. 10, 2001. She was born July 15, 1918 in Bartow County, Ga., the daughter of Oscar Miller and Minnie Lee Chaffin Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. Bolton. Graveside services were at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Tucker. Survivors include a sister, Ann Dillard, Fayetteville. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Ruby Moore Crowder

Ruby Moore Crowder, 78, Fayetteville, died Aug. 11, 2001. She was born Dec. 28, 1922 in Henry County, Ga. She was preceded in death by her husband, David A. Crowder. Graveside services were at Milner Cemetery, Milner, Ga., with the Rev. Wendell Banks officiating. Survivors include a son, Dave A. Crowder Jr., Florida; a daughter, Linda Crowder, Decatur; grandchildren, Chris Crowder, Brunswick, Ashley Crowder, Decatur, and Samantha Crowder, Tallahassee, Fla.; a brother, John Moore, Griffin; and sisters, Mary Soper and Nancy Dunaway, both of Fayetteville, and Jane Perdue, Griffin. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Billy Batchelor

Billy Batchelor, 51, Tyrone, died Aug. 11, 2001. He was born July 24, 1950 in Troup County, Ga. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jay Knight officiating. Interment was at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Tyrone. Survivors include his wife, Jan Hutchins Batchelor; a son, Billy Steve Batchelor, Douglasville; a daughter, Candy and Sam Fillers, Jonesboro; brothers, Steve "Johnson" Batchelor, and Richard Batchelor, both of LaGrange; and sisters, Sue Elliott, LaGrange and Shirley Wright, Villa Rica. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

James C. ‘J.C.’ Martin

James C. “J. C.” Martin, 77, Fairburn, died Aug. 13, 2001. He was born Nov. 30, 1923 in Douglas County. Graveside services were at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn, with the Rev. Donald Colburn officiating. Survivors include daughters Patricia Martin, Boynton Beach, Fla., Janie Rochester, Palmetto, Sue Raines, Stockbridge, and Sandra Martin, Peachtree City; a brother, Willie H. "Bill" Martin, New Hope, Ala.; sisters, Frances Summers, Lynnhaven, Fla., and Hazel Wall, Fayetteville; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Horace Gardner Frasure

Horace Gardner Frasure, 54, Fayetteville, died Aug. 13, 2001. He was born Feb. 6, 1947, in Atlanta. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell Chapel, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Frank Ellis and the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Ray Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Sylvania, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Becky Frasure, Fayetteville; sister, Cerita and Bobby Grogan, Smyrna; an aunt, Iva Frasure Brown, Stockbridge; and cousins, Walter Brown and Warren Brown, both of Stockbridge. Memorial donations may be made to the American Center Society or the Fayetteville First Baptist Church Building Fund. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

George Stewart Dillard II

George Stewart Dillard II, 65, Fairburn, died Aug. 14, 2001. He was born March 25, 1936 in Atlanta and had lived in South Fulton County his entire life. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and owner of Dillard's Hardware Store in Fairburn. A 28 year veteran of the Fairburn Fire Department, he held numerous positions including assistant chief, and was an elder for over 25 years in the Christian Church. Services were at Peachtree City Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. George S. Dillard III, Minister Brad Dillard and Minister Tom Morgart officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Brown Dillard, Fairburn; sons, the Rev. Dr. George S. and Renee Dillard III, Sharpsburg, Ty and Sharon Dillard, Sharpsburg, Andy and Libby Dillard, Madras, Minister Brad and Krista Dillard, Rome; a daughter, Kim and Rick Wallace, Brandon, Fla.; a half sister, Martha Jean Grant; a sister, Clare and Earl Hindman; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Walter and Carol Brown; and grandchildren, Nathan, Philip, Kelsey, Tiffany, Joey, Whittney, Alexis, Bethany, Paul and Cade. Memorial donations may be made to the Peachtree City Christian Church Building Fund, 500 Kedron Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Higgins and Son Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Edward Francis Spohn

Edward Francis Spohn, 90, Peachtree City, died Aug. 12, 2001. He was born Feb. 17, 1911 in Allegheny, Pa., the son of Philip Edward and Elizabeth Kalchtaaler Spohn. Memorial services were at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Peachtree City and interment services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Kathryn K. Spohn; daughters, Patricia Martano, Bronx, N. Y. and Bobbye Hager, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Gerald K McGurl, Michael P. McGurl and Daniel S. McGurl; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the U.S. Funds for UNICEF, 333 E. 38th St., New York,NY10018. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.