May 29 2002

 

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James Banks

James Banks, 67, Sharpsburg, died May 9, 2002. He was born Oct. 11, 1934 in Fayette County, the son of Fadie and Pearl McEachern Banks. Graveside services were at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, College Park, with the Rev. Dr. Rick Long officiating. Survivors include sons Tony and Cynthia Banks, Sharpsburg and Tim Banks, Tyrone; a brother, Junior Banks, Brooks; and grandchildren, Cayla Banks, Tyrone , and Sarah Banks, Sharpsburg. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

John Earl Biggerstaff

John Earl Biggerstaff, 62, Fayetteville died May 18, 2002. He was born Aug. 25, 1939 in Converse, S. C., the son of Earle and Dovie Biggerstaff. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Cato. He was reared there, attending local schools, and the enlisting in the United States Army serving as a combat engineer responsible for disposing undetonated ordnance. Upon completion of his military duty, he moved to East Point where he owned and operated a Shell station before MARTA acquired the location. He then went to work for and retired from the Colonial Baking Company as a driver. At Colonial, he was a shop steward and a member of the Teamsters Union Local 728. Graveside services were at the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Seale, Ala. with the Rev. Thomas Shannon officiating. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Helen Biggerstaff, Fayetteville; a son, Brian Biggerstaff, Spartanburg, S. C.; daughters, Lisa and Jim Niles, Fayetteville, Beverly Perkins, Forest Park, Ga., and Vickie and John Jackson, Land of Lakes, Fla.; a sister, Hazel Adair, Spartanburg, S. C.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Jones Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Irene A. Pate

Irene A. Pate, 74, Fayetteville, died May 18, 2002. She was born July 13, 1927 in Fayette County, the daughter of Howell and Leo Cochran Askew. Services were at the Flat Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Priester officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Elaine and Doug Carden, Fayetteville; a grandson, Kirk Carden, Fayetteville; a granddaughter, Kim and Tim Ruck, Cincinnati, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Logan Taylor Ruck and Conner Ruck, both of Cincinnati, and Kody Carden, Fayetteville; a brother, C. D. and Linda Askew, Fayetteville; a nephew, Rick Gill, Smyrna; and a niece, Carol Thomas, Alpharetta. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Robert Lorris Hoeft

Robert Lorris “Pops” Hoeft, 81, Fayetteville, died May 19, 2002. He was born Feb. 25, 1921 in LaCrosse, Wis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Floyce Miller Hoeft, and a son, Charles Hoeft. He was retired after 20 years service in the United States Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant. He was also retired from Southern Airlines as an airline mechanic. He was a member of the VFW local chapter in Lake City, and enjoyed going to the Fayette Senior Citizens Center. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Stockbridge, Ga. Survivors include sons, Robert and Judy Hoeft, Fort Worth, Texas, and David and Patrice Hoeft, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Todd Hoeft, Sheela Price, Jeff Hoeft, Jayson Hoeft, and Omanda Hoeft; great-grandchildren, Sarah Hoeft, LaCrosse, Wis., and Paul Hoeft, Sheboygan Falls, Wis.; and brothers, Tom Hoeft and Paul Hoeft, both of Wis. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Eugene Edward Ramsdell

Eugene Edward Ramsdell, 92, Peachtree City, died May 21, 2002. He was born May 14, 1910 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Services were at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John Walsh officiating. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Ramsdell, Peachtree City,; a daughter, Dorothy Anne Ramsdell Jones, Tyrone; and a granddaughter, Monica Louise Jones, Tyrone. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Patricia Louise Rising

Patricia Louise “Pat” Rising, Fayetteville, died May 22, 2002. She was born in Pittsburg, Pa. A private memorial service was held at the residence. Survivors include her husband, Tom Rising, Fayetteville; children, Taunee Pembroke, Cumming, Ga., Thomas J. Rising, Pal City, Fla., Tracey E. Rising Ruma, Newnan, and Trisha Rising, Fayetteville; four grandchildren; parents, James C. and Petty Otterson, Lutz, Fla.; a brother, Michel Otterson, Lutz, Fla.; and a sister, Marsha Arnold, Clearwater, Fla. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Elizabeth Mary Miklas

Elizabeth Mary “Liz” Miklas, Fayetteville, died May 23, 2002. She was born in Fayette County, the daughter of Hugh and Emma Davis Perry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Paul Miklas and a brother, Marvin Perry. She was a member of the Riverdale United Methodist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Kelly Brisendine officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa and Rick Lee, Fayetteville; a grandson, Austin Lee, Fayetteville; and sisters, Mae Adams, Fayetteville, and Velma Bledsoe, Morrow. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Pauline Millsapps Berry

Pauline Millsapps Berry, 71, Fayetteville, died May 20, 2002. She was born July 7, 1930 in Fayette County, the daughter of Thomas Franklin and Eva Mae Banks Millsapps. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis L. Berry Jr. She was a member of the Sandy Creek Baptist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Phillip Johnson officiating. Interment was at the Fayetteville City Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Anne and Ralph Sims, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Douglass and Cynthia McAlister, Melbourne, Fla., and Andrew and Julie Sims, Fayetteville; and a great-grandchild, Elizabeth Anne McAlister, Melbourne, Fla. Memorial donations may be made to the Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1982 Sandy Creek Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.