Taylor Chastain

Taylor Chastain, 82, Peachtree City, died April 19, 2003. He was the son of Balus Stevenson and Mary Ada Bray Chastain. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nichols Chastain, and a son, Steve Taylor. He was a veteran of World War II, and a graduated of the University of Georgia. His professional life was in the tire business. In retirement, he enjoyed watching sports, playing golf and traveling. Services were at the Pines at Floral Hills Memory Gardens chapel with the Rev. Raymond Carr officiating. Interment was with military honors. Survivors include a son, David and Peggy Chastain; daughters, Deborah and David Johnson, and Sandra and Lee Muse; grandchildren, Julie Johnson, Brent Johnson, Jenna Johnson, Julie Muse, and Jeff Muse; a brother, Frank Chastain; and a sister, Hannah Brosche. Memorial donations may be made to the Peniel Church, c/o Bob Boswell, P.O. Box 299, Franklin Springs, GA 30639. Lowndes & McLane Funeral Home, Tucker, was in charge.

Alfred Bona Craven

Alfred Bona “A. B.” Craven, 82, Lithia Springs, died April 21, 2004. He was born March 3, 1922 in Haralson County, son of the late William Bona and Annie Mank Cosby Craven. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. He was a veteran of World War II and a general contractor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lithia Springs. Services were at Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Marion Beaver officiating. Interment was at Rosehaven Cemetery, Douglasville. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Addie Lou Grizzard Craven; daughters, Carol Craven Barnett, Douglasville, and Cathy Craven and Craig Garland, Fayetteville, and Claire Craven and Glenn Brown, Athens, Ga.; a brother, Millard “Buck” Craven, Tucson, Ariz.; grandchildren, Greg and May Barnett, Dori Wootan, Lisa and Craig Christian, Mary Catherine Brown, and Jamey Brown; and a great-granddaughter, Bethany Barnett. Hightower’s Memorial Chapel, Douglasville, was in charge.

Ellis Walker

Ellis Walker, 95, Fayetteville, died April 23, 2004. He was born Sept. 4, 1908 in Clermont County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Walker, and a daughter, Dona Grant. He was a 60-year member of the South Miami Masonic Lodge. Graveside services were at Clark’s Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin, N. C. Survivors include a daughter, Sally and Bob McCoy, Fayetteville; a son-in-law, Charles R. Grant, Palm Coast, Fla.; grandchildren, Mike and Jennifer McCoy, Senoia, Sally and Mauricio Milian, Virginia, and Douglas and Becky Grant, Florida; and great-grandchildren, Diego, Antonia, and Roman Milian, and Kevin Ross. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

James M. Lemon

James M. “Buck” Lemon, 79, Fayetteville, died April 24, 2004. He was born March 28, 1925 in Cobb County, Ga. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army in World War II and the Korean War. Private family services will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Leah Elender Isom Lemon, Fayetteville; a son, Gary Lemon, Morrow; stepsons, Calvin Gay, McDonough, and Michael Gay, Hartwell, Ga.; and a step-grandson, Patrick Gay, Hartwell, Ga. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Terry Shannon Davis

Terry Shannon Davis, 57, Lilburn, died April 27, 2004. He was born Jan. 13, 1947 in Shelby County, Tenn. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Robert Martz officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Claire Davis, Lilburn; sons, Jason Davis, and Nathan Davis, both of Atlanta; mother, Tommie L. Davis, Fayetteville; a brother, Ray and Elizabeth Davis, Fayetteville; and sisters, Monette Self, College Park, Ga., and Janis and Charles Osborne, Brevard, N.C. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Paul Robinson Lewis

Paul Robinson Lewis, 91, Statesboro, died April 25, 2004. He was born in Brooklet, Ga. In 1912 and was a 1929 graduate of Statesboro High School. He was graduated from Newberry College in 1933. He was preceded in death in 2002 by his wife, Vivian Wollum, Porter, Minn. They had married Sept. 26, 1944. He served in World War II and received a commission at Lt. Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, serving as an instructor in Aerial and Celestial Navigation in the Naval Air Primary Training Command. He taught school in South Georgia and in the Fulton County School system. He had been a member of the East Point Rotary Club since 1957 and an active member of Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church, Riverdale. Graveside services were at Brooklet City Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Brown officiating. Survivors include sons, James and Kellie Lewis, Macon, Robert and Becky Lewis, Fayetteville, and Allen and Ellen Lewis, Medina, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church, 2165 Highway 138, Riverdale, GA 30296. Hodges-Moore Funeral Home, Statesboro, was in charge.

Robert C. Fugate

Robert C. Fugate, Tyrone, died April 28, 2004. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the United States Army. He earned two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. He was a past commander of VFW Post 9949 in Peachtree City. He was employed at True Value Hardware store, Tyrone. Memorial services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with Pastor Derrick Rhodes officiating. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Kenneth Eugene Lackey

Kenneth Eugene “Ken” Lackey, 71, Hampton, died April 29, 2004. He was born Feb. 21, 1933 in Upson County, Ga. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Carl Greene officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Sarah Callaway Lackey, Hampton; a son, Robert E. and Behre Casey, Fayetteville; a daughter, Carol and John Poucher, Riverdale; brothers, Wayne Lackey, Rome, and David Lackey, Newnan; and a sister, Pat Ray, Cummings. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Christopher Keith Simpson

Christopher Keith Simpson, 53, Fayetteville, died April 30, 2004. He was born Feb. 16, 1951 in Atlanta. Services were at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Barry Thompson officiating. Interment was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Arlington, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Jan Cheney Simpson, Fayetteville; sons, Adam Christopher Simpson, Justin Wade Simpson, and Tyler Cheney Simpson, all of Fayetteville; parents, Jack and Sarah Simpson, Albany, and Elizabeth Simpson, Ellenwood; a brother, David Jackson Simpson, Arlington, Ga.; and a sister, Deborah Elaine Banister, Conyers.

Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Joyce Ellen Molton

Joyce Ellen Molton, 75, Fayetteville, died April 30, 2004. She was born Oct. 28, 1928 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Molton. She was a member of the newly formed chapter of the Red Hat Society of Fayette County. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Carlton Swicegood officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include sons, Darrell and Donna Molton, Fayetteville, and Ken and Bonny Dewberry, Griffin; a granddaughter, Beth Molton, Fayetteville; a friend, Craig DeMoss, Fayetteville; and sisters, Betty and Carey Reid, Elijay, and Gloria Catron, Warner Robbins. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.