Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005

William Robert Perkins Ames

William Robert Perkins Ames, 55, Peachtree City, died Dec. 29, 1004. He was born May 7, 1949 in Hartford, Conn. He was reared in Philadelphia, Pa., graduated from Syracuse University in 1972 and has been an architect in the Atlanta area since that time. He was an architect and vice president for the Atlanta firm of Rosser International. He was a member of AIA, the Rotary Club of Peachtree City, and a planning commissioner for Peachtree City. Memorial services will be held at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chuck Hodges conducting the service. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Ames, Peachtree City; sons, Scott Nealey, Woodstock, Eric Ames, and Alex Ames, both of Peachtree City; his stepmother, Barbara Ames, Savannah; brothers, Russell E. Ames Jr., East Lansing, Mich., and Carter Ames, Portland, Ore.; and a sister, Kendall Wayner, Savannah. Memorial donations may be made to the National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050. Metro Crematory, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Ebenezer Kirk

Ebenezer “Eb” Kirk, 80, Brooks, died Jan. 2, 2005. He was born Nov. 30, 1924 in Haralson County. He was a veteran of World War II and a recipient of a Purple Heart. He was also a member of the Masons F&AM. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dennis Watson and Chaplain Gary Lewis officiating. Interment was at Brooks Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Betty Kirk, Brooks; sons, Joel and Priscilla Kirk, Brooks, and Terry and Mary Kirk, Fayetteville; a brother, W. B. and Christine Kirk, Buchanan; a sister, Vaneda and Ralph Ayers, Loganville; grandchildren, Heather and Randall Ellis, and Zach Kirk, Josh Kirk, and Rebekah Kirk; and great-grandchild, Peyton Ellis. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Gerald C. Hoak

Gerald C. “Jerry” Hoak, 76, Fayetteville, died Jan. 3, 2005. He was born July 26, 1928 in Tarentum, Pa. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Scott Begley officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Murphy Hoak, Fayetteville; a son, Steven Hoak, McDonough; a daughter, Susan Kaczmarek, Fayetteville; grandsons, Bryan Kaczmarek, and Christopher Hoak; a brother, Royden Hoak, Virginia; and a sister, Shirley Thompson, Freeport, Pa. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Liam Osias Andrews

Liam Osias Andrews, infant son of Bryan and Kathryn Andrews, Peachtree City, died Jan. 4, 2005. Services were at The Heritage Community Church, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Steve Martin and the Rev. Hank Rast officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Besides his parents, survivors include brothers, Charley and T. C. Andrews, Peachtree City; sisters, Laura Andrews, and Becca Andrews, Peachtree City; grandparents, Dennis and Loretta Andrews, and Rebecca and Phil Kelley, all of Sharpsburg; and great-grandparents, Nellie Andrews, Charlotte, N. C., Phil and Ruth Kelley, Hope Sound, Fla., and Pete and Joy Hine, Griffin. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City,

John Trigg Wood III

John Trigg Wood III, 50, Peachtree City, died Jan. 6, 2005. He was born June 27, 1954 in Baton Rouge, La. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Don Thurnau. He was a graduate of Louisiana State University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was awarded a master of business administration from Webster College. As a Distinguished Military graduate, he was commissioned in the United States Air Force ROTC as a 2nd lieutenant and served for 12 years on active duty with the United States Air Force Reserve, retiring as a LTC in 2004. As an Air Force Command pilot on a C-141, he served on humanitarian and military missions worldwide, including South American, Desert Storm, and Kosovo. He was a perpetual member of the Military Order of World Wars. He retired as a captain with 19 years with Delta Air Lines, flying domestic and international routes. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City; and a memorial service will be held in Baton Rouge on Jan. 15th, at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Ellie Thurnau Wood, Peachtree City; daughters, Jessica and Suzie Wood; parents, J. Trigg and Bettye Baskin Wood; mother-in-law, Joy Thurnau; a brother, Thomas Wood; sisters, Amelia and Charlee Simpson, and Kathryn and Steve Merritt; nephews and nieces, Lauren Merritt, Andrew Merritt, Christian Merritt, Charity Ford, Cole Simpson, Michael Simpson, Ben Rogers, and Paul Rogers. Memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Christian Hospice and Hope House, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291. Metro Crematory, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Robert Edward McDonald

Robert Edward “Mac” McDonald, 79, Fayetteville, died Jan. 6, 2005. He was born June 27, 1925 in Roan County, N. C. He was a veteran of the United States Navy in World War II and was retired as a Chief Petty Officer with the United States Navy. He was also retired as an educator for the state of Florida and Georgia as well as from the Georgia Department of Education. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Survivors include his wife, Judith Hitchcock McDonald, Fayetteville; a son, Robert McDonald Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Barbara House, Elizabeth, Colo.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Mae Elizabeth Stewart

Mae Elizabeth Stewart, 101, Fayetteville, died Jan. 7, 2005. She was born Sept. 18, 1903, in Clayton County. She was the oldest member of McDonough Road Baptist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dr. David Chancey and the Rev. Dr. J. W. Wallis officiating. Interment was at Kings Cemetery, Riverdale. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn and Harold Ridley, Locust Grove; grandsons, Steve and Cheryl Skowronski, Peachtree City, and Mark and Helen Skowronski, Broadway, N. C.; step-grandchildren, Lynn Doss, Charlie Roupe, and Mark Roupe; 10 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Azaline Johnston, Mableton. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

David K. Smartt

David K. Smartt, 45, Peachtree City, died Jan. 7, 2005. He was born Oct. 9, 1959 in Wichita, Kan. He was a graduate of the University of Utah, where he was a star baseball pitcher. He had worked at Noxell, an affiliate of Proctor & Gamble, Avia Shoe Company, and Addidas. He came to Georgia in 1991. Services were at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Peachtree City chapel, with Bishop Gary Moore and Bishop Larry Burgy officiating. Interment was at Murray City Cemetery in Utah. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Lee Thatcher Smartt, Peachtree City, whom he married Nov. 1, 1984; parents, Kenneth Donald and Earllyn Webb Smartt; daughters, Stephanie, Sarah, Megan, and Michelle; a brother, Steve; and sisters, Cheryl and Lynette. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Mildred Spratlin

Mildred Spratlin, 61, Fayetteville, died Jan. 8, 2005. She was born July 14, 1943 in Fayette County, daughter of Joe Terrell and Cleo Vale Brown Huddleston. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Steve Phillips officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her husband, Roger Spratlin, Fayetteville; a son, Keith Spratlin; brothers, Bob Huddleston. LaGrange, and Edward Huddleston, Fayetteville; and sisters, Louvale McIlwaine, and Evelyn Harris. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

E. Inez Simpson

E. Inez “Skip” Simpson, 84, Fairburn, died Jan. 8, 2005. She was born April 7, 1920 in Paulding County, Ga. Services were at Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. James McRae and the Rev. Claude Smithmier officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, William G. “Bill” Simpson Sr., Fairburn; sons, Mike Simpson, and Ron and Joyce Simpson, all of Fairburn, and Bill and Carolyn Simpson Jr., Buford; a brother, John Hubert and Sue Fields, Lithia Springs; a sister-in-law, Corrine Fields, Asheville; grandchildren, Michael Simpson, Kelly Simpson, Sandra Fricks, Susan Irwin, Sally Williams, Rebecca McLaren, and Julie Price; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the College Park United Methodist Church, General Fund, 3725 East Main Street, College Park, GA 30337. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.