James William Young

James William “Jimmy” Young, 84, Greenwood, S. C., died Nov. 20, 2002. He was born Feb. 9, 1918 in Greenwood County, the son of Robert and Lucille Martin Young Furman. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Caroline Johnson Young, and a son, Dell Young. He was a veteran of the United States Army in World War II, serving as staff sergeant in the European Theatre and the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach. He was awarded the Bronze Star for bravery. He was retired from Holiday Inns, Inc, with 18 years of service and was a part time associate of Blyth Funeral Home for 40 years. Services were at the Blyth Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ryan Eklund, the Rev. David W. Patterson and the Rev. Dan Compton officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Ashley Crawford Young, Greenwood; daughters Jimmy Ann and Mike Davis, Peachtree City; step-daughters, Nancy O'Dell, Ware Shoals and Rebecca Pritchard, Mt. Pleasant; a brother, Roy Furman Young, Aiken; a sister, Inez Y. Davis, Hodges; a grandson, Michael and Autumn Davis; a granddaughter, Gala and Ernie Johnson; a great-grandson, Braeden Davis; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Blyth Funeral Home, Greenwood, S. C., was in charge.

Mary E. Cook

Mary E. Cook, 51, Fayetteville, died Nov. 13, 2002. She was born Nov. 23, 1950 in Colquitt County, Ga. She died after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Carroll "B. C. " Cook. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with Minister Alan Henderson and Elder Gerald Suddeth officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her son, Robert Eric and Tammy Cook, Fayetteville; a daughter, Kimberly Michelle Cook, Fayetteville; mother, Mary E. "Nanny" Sain, Fayetteville; and dedicated friends, Tim and Pam Gates, Tyrone. Memorial donations may be made to the Southern Crescent Church of Christ, 315 Dogwood Trail, Tyrone, GA 30290. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Edward M. Campbell

Edward M. “Eddie” Campbell, 77, Fayetteville, died Nov. 14, 2002. He was born May 23, 1925 in Fulton County. Services were at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Watson, the Rev. Ken Helms, and the Rev. Hershel Turner officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ann Campbell, Fayetteville; a son, Mike and Cindy Campbell, Hampton; a daughter, Tricia C. and Roger Parker, Monroe; brothers, Roy Campbell, Newnan, and Lawrence Campbell, Kings Port, Tenn.; grandchildren, Shelly Campbell Burch, Michael Sean Campbell, Trae Parker, David Parker, and Katie Parker; and great-grandchildren, Bailey Burch, and Preston Burch. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Donald W. Clay

Donald W. Clay, 57, Fayetteville, died Nov. 17, 2002. He was born December 2, 1944 in Coweta County. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James Kennedy and the Rev. Lendell Ainsworth officiating. Interment was at The Rock Baptist Church cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Gail Clay, Fayetteville; a son, Jacob Clay, Fayetteville; a daughter, Beth Clay and Hunter Gilliam, Atlanta; and parents, Johnnie and Billie Clay, Hiawassee. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Johnnie Mae Barge Mayfield

Johnnie Mae Barge Mayfield, 91, Tyrone, died Nov. 17, 2002. She was born Dec. 12, 1910 in Fayette County, the daughter of Joseph Lewis and Lucy Slaton Barge. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Alvene Grantham. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Rick Long and the Rev. Dr. Ed Nelson officiating. Interment was at Hopewell United Methodist Church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Alvin Mayfield, Tyrone; sons, McKay and Glenda Mayfield, Rabun Gap, Ga., Murray and Connie Mayfield, Palmetto, and Larry and Donna Mayfield, Fayetteville; a daughter, Joan and Milton Adams, Peachtree City; a sister, LaRue Doyal, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Marilyn Craigmyle, Ken Grantham, Cathy Brown, John Adams, Beth Shell, Mae Mayfield, Lori Carter, Scott Gumerson, Julie Mayfield, April West, Kenneth Marshburn, Denise Shelnutt, Lt. Richard Marshburn, Shelby Reese; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Marlene Pendergrass. Memorial donations may be made to the Hopewell United Methodist Church Building Fund, 351 Jenkins Road, Tyrone, GA 30290. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

William M. Turner

William M. “Bill” Turner, 100, Hamilton, died Nov. 19, 2002. He was born Nov. 19, 1902 in Fayette County, the son of Jessie Martin and Allie Brown Folds Turner. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jeff Parmer officiating. Interment was at New Hope Baptist Church cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Bennie R. Brown Turner, Hamilton; a son, Marvin and Pat Turner, Senoia; daughters, Marjorie and William McGregor, Riverdale, and Wanda and William Cagle, McDonough; brothers, Robert Turner, East Point, James Turner, Hamilton, Alvin Turner, Batesville, Ga., and Dean Turner, Fayetteville; sisters, Eliza McManus, and Frances Dobbs, both of Union City, and Hazel Horton, Fayetteville; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Glennis Whatley Davis

Glennis Whatley Davis, 90, Tyrone, died Nov. 21, 2002. She was born June 5, 1912 in Fayette County, the daughter of Wordie Hugh and Myrtice Lorette Slaton Holt. Services were at the Tyrone First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Rick Long and the Rev. Farrin Roper officiating. Interment was at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Tyrone. Survivors include her son, Charles and Ruth Whatley, Swainsboro; grandchildren, Cathy Leigh Reininger, McDonough, and Suzanne Wells, Swainsboro; a stepson, Lucious and Dianne B. Davis, Tyrone; stepdaughters, Jewell Richards, Palmetto, Louise and Eddie Hancock, Sharpsburg, and Elizabeth and Jimmy Legg, Kennesaw; a brother, W. H. Holt, Griffin; a sister, Jewel Lanier, McDonough; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Chad Dean

Chad Dean, 27, Jonesboro, Fayette County, died Nov. 23, 2002. He was born Feb. 17, 1975 in Fulton County. Services were at Corinth Baptist Church, Fayetteville, with the Rev. John Jenkins, the Rev. Dr. Ron Long, and the Rev. Chuck Kitchens officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include parents, Roger and Linda Dean, Jonesboro, and Beth Vickers Dean, Fairburn; brothers, Kurt P. Dean, Villa Rica, and John R. Dean, Watkinsville, Ga.; a sister, Laura Dean, Fairburn; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Thomas, Jonesboro. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

Helen R. Baldwin

Helen R. Baldwin, 91, Peachtree City, died Nov. 24, 2002. She was born March 6, 1911 in Andersonville, Tenn, the daughter of Samuel L. and Viola M. Duncan Adkins. She was preceded in death by a previous husband, Christian J. Zimmerman, who died in 1980, and husband, John M. Baldwin, who died in 1972, a son, John Scott Baldwin, a brother, Frank Adkins, a sister, Madge Brandon, and a granddaughter, Mara Katherine Baldwin. She was a member of the Peachtree Christian Fellowship. Services were at the Chiles & Sons-Laman Shawnee Chapel, Lima, Ohio with the Rev. Terry Davy and the Rev. Jim Moore officiating. Interment was at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. Survivors include a son, James Mark and Sheila Dorley Baldwin, Peachtree City; and grandchildren, Annie Elyse Baldwin, John Mark Baldwin, Emily Erin Baldwin, Sarah Helen Baldwin, Leigh Elien Baldwin, Rebekah Elizabeth Baldwin, and Rachel Angela Baldwin. Memorial donations may be made to the Mara Baldwin Fund for Youth Missions, P.O. Box 3527, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Chiles & Sons-Laman Funeral Homes, Lima, Ohio, was in charge.

Effie Lou Adams

Effie Lou Adams, 93, Tyrone, died Nov. 25, 2002. She was born June 12, 1909 in Fayette County, the daughter of Sanford Joshua and Hattie Barton Slaton Adams. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Scott Davis officiating. Interment was at Flat Creek Baptist Church cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include several nephews and nieces. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.