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Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Obituaries

Charlotte L. Miller

Charlotte L. Miller, 76, Fayetteville, died Feb. 3, 2004 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. She was born May 26, 1927 in Laverne, Minn., the daughter of Sam and Lavern Langhout. She and her husband first lived in Richmond, Va., and in 1973 moved to Peachtree City, where they founded Bulldog Supply. A memorial service will be held in Georgia in April. Survivors include her husband, Edward John Miller, whom she married in 1945; a son, Michael S. Miller, Richmond, Va.; a daughter, Holly M. Hooper, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; a son-in-law, Herb Hooper; a brother, Clarence Langhout; a sister, Erma Smith; grandchildren, J. H. and Mindy Hooper, Jonathan and Marybeth Hooper, Shelley and Chris Loker, Dr. Kristen Miller, Michael Miller Jr., Matthew Miller; and seven great-grandchildren.

Leo Earl Kelly

Leo Earl Kelly, 75, Fayetteville, died Feb. 6, 2004. He was born June 15, 1929 in Knoxville, Tenn. Memorial services were at Carl J. Mowell chapel with Chaplain Roan officiating. Survivors include his wife, Elisabeth Knoll Kelly, Fayetteville; a son, Robert and Dena Kelly; a daughter, Susan Fagan-Hardy and husband, Mike Hardy; grandchildren, Colleen Kelly-Fagan, and Evan Michael Hardy; a cousin, Roy and Annette Ellis; and an aunt, Louise Kennedy. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Gail R. Hagans

Gail R. Hagans, 61, Fayetteville, died Feb. 14, 2004. She was born Oct. 10, 1942 in Upson County. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with Minister Billy Rowe officiating. Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Harold Hagans; children, Norma Callaway, Cleveland, Tenn., Rebecca Sloan, Sharpsburg, Deborah Torma, Newnan; a brother, Joel Rogers, Thomaston; sisters, Reba Boyt, Thomaston, and Evelyn Scroggins, Macon; and eight grandchildren. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Jennie Jo Straw

Jennie Jo Strow, 82, Fayetteville, died Feb. 14, 2004. She was born Oct. 23, 1921 in Ada, Okla. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her husband, Tom Strow, Fayetteville; daughters, Carolyn and Dan Skelly, Peachtree City, and Cheryl and Michael Petro, Atlanta; and grandchildren, Chris Petro, Tim Petro, Wendy Petro, and Ashleigh Petro, all of Atlanta, and Heather Skelly, Peachtree City. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Sarah Frances Sims

Sarah Frances Sims, 79, Fayetteville, died Feb. 15, 2004. She was born April 7, 1924 in Fulton County. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Minister Aubrey Johnson officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Asbury Sims Sr., Fayetteville; sons, Ray and Lynette Sims, Fayetteville, and Warren and Elaine Sims, Peachtree City; a daughter, Janet and Jim Foster, Fayetteville; a brother, Edgar C. and Kate Walton, Gwinnett County; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Helen Jean Terry

Helen "Jean" Terry, Ellenwood, died Feb. 16, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Waymon Harvel Terry, and sons, Bobby Terry and Doug Terry. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with the Rev. Frank Powers officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include children, Linda T. and Dennis McElwaney, Tyrone, Wayne and Teresa Terry, Ellenwood, and David and Charlotte Terry, McDonough; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Byron and Myrtice Dailey, Conyers, and Chester and Merle Dailey, Barnesville; and a sister, Betty and Bob Bowers, Riverdale. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Sanford H. Hearn

Sanford H. Hearn, 77, Brooks, died Feb. 16, 2004. He was born Aug. 17, 1926 in Heard County. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Garrett Hoffman and the Rev. Chuck Chambers officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hearn, Brooks; a son, Joey and Tonya Hearn, Brooks; grandchildren, Christopher Hurd and Robert Hurd, Griffin, and Hannah Hearn and Jodi Hearn, Brooks; brothers, Thomas Hearn, McDonough, and Roe Hearn, Morrow; and sisters, Merle Higgins, and Hazel Ray, both of McDonough, Eloise Wingo, LaGrange, and Jewel Smith, Centerville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Duron Manning

Duron Manning, 68, Fayetteville, died Feb. 17, 2004. He was born June 8, 1935 in Soperton. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Ken Helms and Harry Knapp officiating. Interment was at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Hardy Manning, Fayetteville; a son, Gregory and Maria Manning, McDonough; daughters, Patrice and David Houft, Newnan, and Janet and Brian Hurst, Fayetteville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Ban Manning, and Olen Manning, both of Soperton; and sisters, Elizabeth Batts, Dry Branch, and Joane Powell, Macon.Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Horace Harrison Nelms

Horace Harrison Nelms, 88, Fayetteville, died Feb. 18, 2004. He was born Oct. 25, 1915 in Fayette County, the son of Almon and Mattie Edna Cooper Nelms. He was preceded in death by a son, Billy Nelms. He farmed most of his life and was the proud owner of a 1954 John Deere tractor, which he purchased new at that time, and was still in good running order. He was active in the annual Inman Tractor Days, and he and his tractor were featured on its 2003 program cover. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Ed Lynch officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Hand Nelms, Fayetteville; a daughter, Barbara Nelms, Fayetteville; a grandson, Allen and Gina Nelms, Fayetteville; great-grandchildren, Hannah Nelms and Hayley Nelms; and sisters, Inez Turner, Molena, Lucille Henderson, Lovejoy, and Mary Dunn, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Elmo Pinson Long

Elmo Pinson Long, 73, Mooresville, N. C., died Feb. 18, 2004. She was born Dec. 17, 1930 in Pike County, Ky. Services were at Line Creek Baptist Church, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Chip Kirk officiating. She was buried with her husband, John R. Long, in the church cemetery. Survivors include a son, Michael A. Charles, Mooresville, N. C.; a daughter, Lisa Frisby, Italy; two brothers; and three sisters. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Epsy Louise Andrews

Epsy "Louise" Andrews, 89, Fayetteville, died Feb. 18, 2004. She was born Oct. 29, 1914 in Fayette County, the daughter of Henry Warren and Emily Inez Coleman Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Wilkie Andrews. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Tom Pilgrim and the Rev. Maria Wells officiating. Interment was at the College Park Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Carol Holland, and Charlotte Holland, both of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Lisa Holland and Spencer Holland, both of Fayetteville, Julie Daniell, Dallas, Ga., and Laura Carden, Moreland; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Hulett and Nita Jackson, Fayetteville; and sisters, Eva Ruth Adams, Fayetteville, and Mary Gooch, Griffin. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

William H. Eidson

William H. "Bill" Eidson Jr., 68, Peachtree City, formerly of East Point, died Feb. 18, 2004. He was born Feb. 17, 1935 in Fulton County. He was a native of Red Oak and moved to Peachtree City in 1991. He was a graduate of Georgia State University and owner and operator of Neighborhood Market/Florist. He was a member of Peachtree City Christian Church. Memorial services were at the Peachtree City Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. George S. Dillard III officiating. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Doris B. Eidson, Peachtree City; sons, William H. Eidson III and David Ivey Eidson, both of Sharpsburg, and Charles Robert Eidson, Gainesville; one brother; and six grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peachtree City Christian Church Building Fund, 500 Kedron Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Dawn LaJuan Jackson

Dawn LaJuan Jackson, 52, Fayetteville, died Feb. 19, 2004. She was born March 17, 1951 in Atlanta, the daughter of Clifford Kirby of Palestine, Texas, and Helen Cox of Cotton Valley, La. She was a graduate of Therrell High School and Georgia state University. She worked for many years with the F.A.A. and Rich's Department Store. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Terry Thompkins officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include her husband, Robert Maxwell Jackson III, whom she married at her parent's home in Riverdale on Feb. 14, 1975; children, Matt, Missy, and Robby; a brother, David Kirby, Riverdale; a sister, Debbie and Alvin Allison, Sharpsburg; and nephews, Thomas Allison and Andrew Allison. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

 


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