April 03 2002

 

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Samuel W. Ramsey

Samuel W. “Sam” Ramsey Jr., 96, Fayetteville, died March 28, 2002. He was born Jan. 31, 1906 in East Point, Ga., the son of Samuel W. and Harriet Callahan Ramsey Sr. He was graduated from Tech High School in 1924, attended Mercer University and later graduated from Woodrow Wilson Law School, practicing Real Estate law. He was a member of the Georgia Bar Association for over 50 years. He served in World War II in the European Theatre. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division and later in the 13th Airborne Division, serving with the glider corps. Upon moving to Fayette County in 1955, he became a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and remained active in church service. He served on the administrative board for many years, serving as chairman one year. He was chairman of the Pastor Parish Relations Committee and taught Sunday School for over 25 years. Services were at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews, the Rev. Fred Shelnutt and the Rev. Gary Parrish officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, PeachtreeCity. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth Redwine Ramsey; a sister, Virginia Ramsey, and nephews, Carl Buice, Milledgeville, Ga. and Ramsey Bulee, Pass Christian, Miss. Memorial donations may be made to the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, 170 E. Lanier Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214 or Portsbridge Hospice, 1335 Lake Ridge Parkway, Riverdale, GA 30296. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Abner S. Burdett

Abner S. Burdett, 74, Union City, died March 20, 2002. He was born in Fulton County. Memorial services were at the Palmetto Church of God with Pastor Joe Mauthe officiating. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Burdett; a son, Steve Burdett; step-daughters Joy and Ray Roberts and Mary Pyritz, all of Fayetteville; a sister, Pauline Crutcher; three grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Higgins & Son Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Evelyn Edwards

Evelyn Edwards, 96, Union City, died March 21, 2002. She was born Jan. 6, 1906 in Buchanan, Haralson County, Ga. She was a retired Fulton County educator of 41 years and retired in 1968 from the Longino School in College Park. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of College Park and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, and a charter member and president of the Gamma Chapter. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Jim McRae and the Rev. Ray King officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include a nephew, Barry Tennihan; a grand-nephew, Matthew Tennihan; a grand-niece, Amy Tennihan; a brother-in-law, Charles Tennihan; and a cousin, Margaret Ray. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Thelma H. Houck

Thelma “Dolley” H. Houck, 77, Peachtree City, formerly of Pottstown, Pa., died March 22, 2002. She was born Nov. 1, 1924 in Pottstown, the daughter of the late F. Leon and Thelma Finkbiner Huber. She was a 1942 graduate of Pottstown High School, and attended Penn State University, State College, Pa., and received a bachelors degree in communications from Temple University, Philadelphia. She founded and operated her own business, Video Image Productions, Pottstown, until her retirement. She came to Peachtree City in June, 2001. Services were Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown with interment at Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. Survivors include sons, Herbert F. Houck, Temple, Berks County, Pa., and Brad L. W. Houck, Raleigh, N.C.; daughters, Sharon G. Houck Russo, Denver, Colo., and Chrysanne H. Houck, Peachtree City; and four grandchildren. Milkins Funeral Home, Temple, Pa., was in charge.

William A. Thompson

William A. “Tommy” Thompson Sr., 86, Union City, died March 24, 2002. He was born Sept. 25, 1915 in Fayette County, the son of Andy Grover and Mattie Elizabeth Camp Thompson. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Philip Johnson officiating. Interment was at Sandy Creek Baptist Church cemetery with the Union City Masonic Lodge #600, F&AM officiating. Survivors include his wife, Anne Collins Thompson, a son, William Allen "Butch" and Lynn Thompson Jr., Locust Grove; a daughter, Sherri Collins and Harry Kitchens, Brooks, Ga.; a brother, Wayne Thompson, Virginia Beach, Va.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291 or the Christian City, Children Division, 7300 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Susan Adams Anderson

Susan Adams Anderson, 79, Peachtree City, died March 24, 2002. She was born Sept. 8, 1922 in Belfast, North Ireland. She had lived most of her life in the New York and New Jersey area, and retired to Peachtree City. Services were at St. Andrew’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Father Dan Brigham officiating. Survivors include her husband, George Wallace Anderson, Peachtree City; a son, Gary and Amy Anderson, Peachtree City; daughters, Linda and John Peterson, Skillman N. J., and Carl and Tom Clark, Peachtree City; and grandchildren, Laura, Paul, Marc, Jason, Erin, Jeffery, Kevin, Scott, and Kristina. Memorial donations may be made to the Lymphoma Society. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Charles R. Bunnell

Charles R. “Chuck” Bunnell, 69, Fayetteville, died March 27, 2002. He was born July 23, 1932 in Euclid, Ohio. Services were at the Lisbon Baptist Church, Fayetteville, with Pastor Randall Harris and Pastor Carlton Swicegood officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mary Reed Bunnell, Fayetteville; sons, Chuck and Karen Bunnell, Brian Bunnell, Barry and Heather Bunnell, Pat and Robin Lowe, and Reed and Deloris Robertson; daughters, Vicky and Bob Lohr, and Susan and Randall Cowart; brothers, Ralph and Euretta Bunnell, Madison, Ohio and Cliff and Pat Bunnell, Cleveland, Ohio; and 17 grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.