August 24 2001

 

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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 and ministers Brad Dillard and 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.

Wyndy S. Vineyard

Wyndy S. Vineyard, 71, Marietta, died Aug. 16, 2001. She was born Feb. 26, 1930 in Newnan, the daughter of the late Wynn and Margaret Vineyard. She was a graduate of Newnan High School, LaGrange College and attained a master’s in English from Emory University. She had taught in Newnan for two years and in the Marietta city schools for 34 years. She was a member of the Newnan First United Methodist Church for 55 years and most recently the Monticello Presbyterian Church.
Services were at McKoon Funeral Home with the Rev. Malcoln Cole Davis and the Rev. Jan Blisset officiating. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan.
Survivors include a brother, Paden and Bea Vineyard; a sister, Rayn and Dexter Shuford; nephews Joe Shuford, Wynn Shuford and Beau Vineyard; nieces Nan Johnston and Clare V. Shubert, and a friend of many years, Joanne Jordan.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Mary Lue Crumbley

Mary Lue Crumbley, 89, Atlanta, died Aug. 17, 2001. She was born July 21, 1912 in Carroll County.
Services were at Carmichael-Hemperley Chapel with Tony Crumbley officiating. Interment was at Forest Hills, Forest Park.
Survivors include sons Ray and Louise Crumbley, Senoia, Raymond and Mary Crumbley, Tyrone, and Jerry and Dolores Crumbley, Jacksonville; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point, was in charge.

Alexandria “Lexie” Gabrielle Shoemake

Alexandria “Lexie” Gabrielle Shoemake, one year, nine months, died Aug. 17, 2001. She was born Nov. 2, 1999 with Leigh’s disease. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparent, Jerry Daniel, who died in 1998.
Services were at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. David Clay officiating. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan.
Survivors include her mother, Shannon Daniel and husband Gerald Horsley, Whitesburg; her father, Michael Shoemake and Maria Robles, Fruithurst, Ala.; sisters Kourtney Ann Robinson and Jaylan Daniel, both of Whitesburg, and Kelsey Dawn Shoemake, Villa Rica; maternal grandparents Charlene Perry and husband Paul Perry, Newnan, and paternal grandparents Steve Shoemake, Carrollton, and Virginia Clay, Fruithurst, Ala.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Janet Denney Thames

Janet Denney Thames, 67, Newnan, died Aug. 17, 2001. She was born Sept. 6, 1933 in East Newnan, Ga. She was retired as a social worker.
Services were at McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, with Elder Frank Buttrey officiating. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include sons, Mark S. and Joy Puckett and Doug Thames Jr.; a daughter, Carey Hannah Spradline; a brother, Sharon and Mary Denney; uncles Floyd and Frances Bowie and William Butler; grandchildren Steven Puckett, Joanna Puckett, Rebecca Puckett, April Cochran, Hannah Spradlin, Candace Thames, Joseph Thames and Nicky Thames; and four great-grandchildren.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Charlotte Milam

Charlotte Milam, 79, Fairburn, died Aug. 17, 2001. She was born March 11, 1922 in Fayette County, the daughter of Baynard and Annie Elizabeth Couch Stinchcomb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Milam.
Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ellis Freeman officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn.
Survivors include sons Aubry Milam Jr. and Randy Milam, both of Tyrone, and Kenny Milam, Fairburn; a daughter, Ann Miller, Fairburn; a brother, Everett Stinchcomb, Gay; a sister, Jane Brinson, Albany; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

William Clifford “Doc” Ferrell

William Clifford “Doc” Ferrell, 86, Newnan, died Aug. 19, 2001. He was born March 23, 1915 in Coweta County. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Lornie Garner Ferrell and a son-in-law, Joel Upshaw. He had served in the United States Army in World War II. He was retired from Weddington Chevrolet as parts manager. He was a member of the First Christian Church and a 50-year member of the Coweta Masonic Lodge 60 F&AM.
Services were at McKoon Funeral Home chapel with minister Clay Henry officiating. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice Frances Ferrell; a daughter, Connie Upshaw, and grandchildren Jason and Allison Upshaw, and Liane Upshaw.
McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Laura Gwen Roberto

Laura Gwen Roberto, 63, Franklin, died Aug. 19, 2001. She was born Sept. 14, 1937 in Ware County, Ga., the daughter of Claude Thorton and Rosa Geneva Tatum Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Frank Ralph Roberto. She was artistically gifted in interior design and handmade baskets, and was an avid golfer and bowler.
Services were at the Jones Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Paul Dennis officiating.
Survivors include sons Gregory Adams, Franklin, and Douglas and Diana Adams, Newnan; a brother, J. K. Lloyd, Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Helen Sapp, Brunswick; and 10 grandchildren.
Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.