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Guy William Stargell

Guy William Stargell, 42, Fayetteville, died March 14, 2002. He was born Feb. 8, 1960 in Fayette County. He graduated from Fayette County High School in 1978, where he was a 4 year letterman in football as a quarterback, a 4 year letterman in baseball as a pitcher, and a 2 year letterman in basketball as a forward. In his senior year he rushed for 1,006 yard and 22 touchdowns, passed for 940 yards with 6 touchdowns and made the AAA All-State 2nd team. He was voted into the high school superlatives and was voted Mr. Senior in 1978. He entered the University of Georgia and was a 3 year letterman in football, playing on 3 SEC championship teams, 3 Sugar Bowl Games and was a member of the 1980 National Championship team, playing as a tight end, and was also a 4 year letterman in baseball at UGA. In 2001 he was inducted into the Fayette County High School Sports Hall of Fame. He served as the first black policeman with the City of Fayetteville and later worked at Delta Air Lines for 15 years, until his health failed. Services were at the New Hope United Methodist Church, Inman, with the Rev. Earl Dabney officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery. Survivors include his father, Joe. W. Stargell; mother, Annette Stargell; a brother, Kenneth and Sandra Stargell; sisters, Jo Ann Stargell and Nicole Stargell; paternal grandparents, the Rev. Jesse and Mrs. Lydia Stargell; and maternal grandparents, Willie and Georgia Bell Coggins. Pallbearers were the Fayette County High School class of 1978. Davis & Son Funeral Home, Conyers, was in charge of arrangements and Carl J. Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville, held the viewing.

Robert Carl Landgraf

Robert Carl Landgraf, 75, Peachtree City, died March 9, 2002. He was born Dec. 9, 1928 in San Fernando, Los Angeles County, Calif. A life celebration service will be held later. Survivors include his wife, Helen M. Landgraf, Peachtree City; sons, Chris Landgraf, Birmingham, Ala., and Jeffrey Landgraf, Buena Park, Calif.; daughters, Debbie Redmond, Prince Rupert, B. C., and Cindy Stanford, Peachtree City; a sister, Eleanor Gustafson, Santa Maria, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Myrtice Ellen Craig

Myrtice Ellen Craig, 80, Brooks, died March 10, 2002. She was born Dec. 21, 1921 in Haralson County, Ga. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel, Fayetteville, with the Rev. L. T. Everett officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include a son, William S. and Jeannie Craig, Brooks; grandchildren, Shawn Craig and Joey Craig, both of Douglasville, Johnny Vaughn, Brooks, and Lisa Vaughn, Stockbridge; great-grandchildren, Candace Craig, Tyler DuBose, and Morgan Craig; a sister, Jackie Disharoon, Lawrenceville; a nephew, Ronny Disharoon, Bethlehem, Ga.; and nieces, Brenda Arthur, Panama City, Fla., and Pat Blackmon, Knoxville, Tenn. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Barbara Ann Snavely

Barbara Ann Snavely, 43, Peachtree City, died March 11, 2002. She was born Jan. 13, 1959 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Mich. Memorial services were at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Father John Walsh officiating. Survivors include her husband, Michael J. Snavely, Peachtree City; children, Joey Snavely and Michelle Snavely, both of Peachtree City; mother, Edwina Fidler, Marshall, Mich.; brothers, Donavan Fidler, Marshall, Mich., and John Fidler, Ocala, Fla.; and sisters, Mary Clydesdale, Toronto, Canada, and Laura Fidler, San Francisco, Calif. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Vivian W. Lewis

Vivian W. Lewis, 84, Fayetteville, died March 11, 2002. She was born Dec. 21, 1917 in Yellow Medicine County, Minn. A memorial service was at Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jeffrey M. Halenza officiating. Interment was at Brooklet City Cemetery, Bulloch County, Ga. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Paul R. Lewis, a retired principal of Headland High School, East Point; sons, James P. Lewis, Macon, Robert W. Lewis, Fayetteville, and Allen R. Lewis, Medina, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church, 2165 Hwy. 138, Riverdale, GA. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Elizabeth A. Sorrow

Elizabeth A. Sorrow, 80, Peachtree City, died March 11, 2002. She was born Sept. 6, 1921 in Douglas County, Ga. Services were at the Southwest Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. James Donovan, the Rev. Dr. James W. Dyer, and Minister Robert Belloir officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include sons, Ronald T. and Carol Sorrow, Marietta, and Mike and Debby Sorrow, Fayetteville; a sister, Dura Davis, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Christopher Sorrow, Michael and Meredith Sorrow, Brian Sorrow, Lindy Sorrow, and Haley Sorrow; and a great-grandchild, Michael F. Sorrow III. Memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Rd., Union City, GA 30291. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Helen Scott

Helen Scott, 93, Peachtree City, died March 13, 2002. She was born June 23, 1908 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Ala. She was a resident of Dothan, Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clive Gerald Scott. For 40 years, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Dothan, where she was a longtime Sunday School teacher. She was also active in the Fine Arts Club, the Garden Club and Ladies Auxiliary at the hospital. A private service will be held later. Survivors include a son, C. G. and Kathy Scott, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Tamara Olson, Kaysville, Utah, and Dusty Scott and Joshua Scott, both of Buckhead; and great-grandchildren, Savannah and Hayden Olsen. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Martha Margenia Jones

Martha Margenia Jones, 70, Fayetteville, died March 14, 2002. She was born Nov. 19, 1931 in Fayette County, the daughter of Claude Wilson and Hazel Estelle Moore Jones. A memorial service was at Carl J. Mowell & Son chapel, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Randall Harris officiating. Survivors include a sister, Reba Thompson, Fayetteville; nephews and nieces. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

James R. Pate

James R. Pate, 77, Tyrone, died March 12, 2002. He was born June 18, 1924 in Coosa County, Ala., the son of John and Ludie Mae Deacon Pate. A memorial service was at Tyrone Baptist Church with the Rev. Farren Roper officiating. Graveside services were at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Sylacauga, Ala. with the Rev. Freddie Edwards officiating. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mable L. Pate; sons Michael and Paul Pate, Newnan, and Jerry and Lyn Pate, Fayetteville; a granddaughter, Bethany Pate, Fayetteville; a brother, William A. Pate, Forest Park; and a sister, Doris Carlisle, Goodwater, Ala Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.