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Obituaries

Richard R. Horning

Richard R. Horning, 47, Peachtree City, died Jan. 9, 2005. He was born Feb. 3, 1957 in Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Rane Horning. He attended schools in Brecksville, Ohio where he participated in varsity sports and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended the United States Air Force Academy where he received the Boy Scouts of American Medal of Merit, and an Air Force Commendation Medal for saving a life. After graduation in 1979 he piloted KC-135’s for the Strategic Air Command, and served as both a flight instructor and incident investigator, rising to the rank of captain. A commercial pilot since 1986, he piloted the 737 for Western Airlines and the 737, 757, and 767 for Delta Air Lines. He was actively involved in the Peachtree City community, assisting at Kedron Elementary School, and was assistant coach of his daughter’s soccer team. He was a member of the Peachtree City Running Club, serving as race director for the 1999 and 2000 Peachtree City Classis. In December, 2004, he was one of the first members inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame. He completed several marathons, including the 1996 Boston Marathon. In July, 2004, he was selected to participate in the 2004 Olympic Torch Relay in Atlanta.

Services were at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra S. Covington Horning, Peachtree City, whom he married June 24, 1990; a daughter, Sheridan Horning, Peachtree City; father, Leonard B. Horning Sr., Garfield Heights, Ohio; brothers, Leonard B. and Lynn Horning Jr., Atlanta, and Jeffrey A. and Pamela Horning, Knoxville, Tenn.; and nieces and nephew, Michael Horning, Melissa Horning, and Meredith Horning, all of Knoxville, Tenn.

Memorial donations may be made to the Peachtree City United Methodist Church Minister’s Discretionary Fund, 225 Robinson Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269, or Southwest Christian Hospice and Hope House. 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291.

Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

J.B. King

J. B. “Billie” King, 103, Reidsville, N.C., died Jan. 10, 2005. She was born May 5, 1901 in Jones County, Miss. Graveside services were at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, with the Rev. Jim Dyer officiating.

Survivors include a son, Joe B. and Gail King, Reidsville, N. C.; and a daughter, Robert and Judge Martha Stephenson, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, was in charge.

Mary Magdalene Tyson

Mary Magdalene Tyson, 89, Fayetteville, died Jan. 11, 2005. She was born Jan. 18, 1915 in Monroe County, Ga.

Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Tyrone.

Survivors include sons Richard and Gwen Tyson, and Wayne Tyson, both of Social Circle; a daughter, Geraldine and Don Clack, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Glenn Clack, Dave Tyson, Valerie Gentry, and Blake Tyson; seven great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Fay McElwaney, Fairburn.

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