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Gordon Eugene Boswell

Gordon Eugene “Gene” Boswell, 33, Smyrna, died Sept. 22, 2002. He was born Feb. 17, 1969 in Fulton County. He was the owner of Gene Boswell Productions, which specialized in lighting and sound design. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Hugh MacDonald officiating. Interment was at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Jonesboro. Survivors include his mother, Martha Boswell, Fayetteville; and a half-sister, June Wester, Lilburn. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1841 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Ralph L. Cochran

Ralph L. Cochran, 79, Fayetteville and Covington, died Sept. 27, 2002. He was born Aug. 24, 1923 in Meriwether County, the son of the late Lucious and Pearl Parks Cochran. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to World War II and was an a veteran of the United States Army in World War II. He lived in the Atlanta area for many years, retiring from the City of Atlanta Fire Department after 27 years of service and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Riverdale. Services were at the Claude A. McKibben chapel with Mr. J. T. Reeves officiating. Interment was at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Hogansville. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Teague Hurley Cochran, Fayetteville; sons, Mark Cochran, Covington, and Michael Chastain, Conyers; daughters, Linda Mericle, Covington, and Cathy Vickers, Morrow; a step-daughter, Marcia Owen, Atlanta; brothers, Carl Cochran, Douglasville, and Marion Cochran, Ellenwood; a sister, Rachel Pitts, Columbus; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home, Hogansville, was in charge.

Verna Baker Prock

Verna Baker Prock, 51, Fayetteville, died Sept. 27, 2002. She was born May 3, 1951 in Johnston County, N. C. She had worked as a secretary for the Fayette County Board of Education. She was a member of the Providence United Methodist Church, Fayetteville. Services were at the Minshew Funeral home, Smithfield, N.C., with interment at Sunset Cemetery, Smithfield, N. C. Survivors include her husband, Larry Prock, Fayetteville; a son, Brian Minchew, Fayetteville; daughters, Alison Prock, and Megan Prock, both of Fayetteville; a grandson, Caleb Minchew; father, Odis Baker; mother and step-father, Doris and Edwin Eudy; a brother, Hank Baker; and sisters, Shelia Woodard, and Linda Cornetti.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Henry Hugh McElroy Sr.

Henry Hugh McElroy Sr., 94, Fayetteville, died Sept. 29, 2002. He was born Aug. 4, 1908 in Fayetteville, the son of Pleasant Davis and Nancy Elizabeth Evans McElroy. He was a long-standing member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church which he joined at the age of 16. He was retired from General Motors where he was a member of Local 34, United Automobile workers. Services were at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Ellis officiating. Interment was at Riverdale First Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ellie Mae McElroy, Fayetteville; children, Hugh McElroy Jr., Hogansville, Ga., Perry D. McElroy, Hampton, Ga., and Dot Sanders, Fayetteville; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Frances H. Leary

Frances H. Leary, 78, Peachtree City, died Sept. 29, 2002. She was born June 30, 1924 in Birmingham, Ala. She was a long-time member of the Peachtree City United Methodist Church, and a member of the Ad-loy-ho Sunday School Class. She was a former member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Atlanta. Services were at the Peachtree City First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Betsy Haas and the Rev. Sean Robinson officiating. Interment was at Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Ga. Survivors include a son, Melvin Carl Leary, Atlanta; a daughter, Dale and Gary King, Peachtree City; and grandchildren, Anna Leary, Alexandra King, and Devon King, all of Peachtree City. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Agnes Tarvainis

Agnes Tarvainis, 85, Fayetteville, died Sept. 30, 2002. She was born Jan. 18, 1917 in Chicago, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Tarvainis. Services were handled by the Hursen Funeral Home, Hillside, Ill. Survivors include sons, Kenneth Tarvainis, Naperville, Ill, and Donald Tarvainis, Fayetteville; daughters, Geraldine Graniho, Stockbridge, and Elaine Wright, Florida; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son, Fayetteville, was in charge of local arrangements.

Claude Madison Thompson

Claude Madison Thompson, 81, Peachtree City, died Oct. 2, 2002. He was born April 19, 1921 in Jackson County, Ga. He was a veteran of the United States Navy in World War II. He was a pharmacist for over 50 years and owned and operated the first pharmacy in Peachtree City. He was graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy in 1948. He was a proud UGA football season ticker holder for over 35 years. He was a charter member of the Peachtree City First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Peachtree City Kiwanis Club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Peachtree City, and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Services were at the Peachtree City First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Dykes and the Rev. Dr. Don Smith officiating. Interment was at the Brooks Memorial Cemetery, Brooks, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Janye D. Thompson, Peachtree City; sons, David Thompson and Dickey and Laura Thompson, all of Peachtree City, and Billy and Anne Thompson, Tampa, Fla.; daughters, Claudia and Carl Pitts, Tallahassee, Fla., and Cathy and Billy Kirk, Newnan; stepchildren, Perry Powell, Fort Worth, Texas, Keith Powell, Nashville, Tenn., and Linda Smith, Macon, Ga.; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Elaine Graham Purcell

Elaine Graham Purcell, 70, Fayetteville, died Oct. 4, 2002. She was born Oct. 9, 1931 in Roberson County, N. C. She retired as a medical secretary for Dr. T. J. Busey Jr., East Point, before buying the Peachtree City Florist. She was preceded in death by a son, John Arnold Purcell. Services were at the Worship Center, Fayetteville First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glenn Stringham and the Rev. Frank Ellis officiating. Interment was at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Charlotte, N C. Survivors include her husband, John Carroll Purcell, Fayetteville; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Purcell, Clarkesville, Ga.; grandchildren, Kimberly and Will Panik, Jonesboro, Jason Purcell, Clarkesville, and Adam and Amber Purcell, Jonesboro; a great-granddaughter, Jaxon Purcell, Jonesboro; a sister, Dell and Wayne G. Lewis, Hartsville, S.C.; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Bruce Barton, Charlotte, N.C., and Carter and Libby Purcell, Statesville, N.C. Memorial donations may be made to the Fayetteville First Baptist Church Building Fund, 205 E. Stonewall Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.