Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2005

Richard Lewis Whitener

Richard Lewis Whitener, 62, Peachtree City, died Feb. 23, 2005. He was born in Catawba County, N. C. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lewis and Mary Joe Messick Whitener. He served in the United States Air Force. He was retired from Delta Air Lines and was then employed at Barton Securities at The Avenue, Peachtree City. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, canoeing and hiking. Memorial services were at the First Presbyterian Church, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Dr. David Miller officiating. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Soard Whitener, Peachtree City; sons, Joseph Lewis Whitener, and Chadwick Lee Whitener, both of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Richard Adam Whitener, Peachtree City; a daughter, April Whitener, Peachtree City; a granddaughter, Macie; brothers, John David and Donna Whitener, Hickory, N. C., and Christopher Scott Whitener, Hickory, N. C.; a sister, Elizabeth Jane and Greg Hale, Hickory, N. C.; an uncle, Joe Whitener, Conoever, N. C.; a sister-in-law, Sue Ann Soard, Harrogate, Tenn.; and mother-in-law, Martha Soard, Harrogate, Tenn. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, P. O. Box 6805, Atlanta, GA 30315. Carl J. Mowell & Sons Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Jeffrey Clark

Jeffrey Clark, 53, Fayetteville, formerly of Overland Park, Kan., and Buchanan, Mich., died March 24, 2005. He was born Jan. 21, 1952 in Berrien County, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Christine Price-Clark, Fayetteville; sons, Dylan J. Clark and Dustin Clark both of Fayetteville; daughters, Emily Price, and Elizabeth Price, both of Fayetteville; mother, Sarah Clark, St. Petersburg, Fla.; a brother, John Clark, Lenexa, Kan.; and a sister, Margaret Clark, St. Petersburg, Fla. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Nicholas Jack Hartman

Infant Nicholas Jack Hartman, Peachtree City, died March 28, 2005.

A funeral mass was at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with the Rev. Father Diosmar Natad officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his parents, Dwight and Beth Hartman, Peachtree City; siblings, Ryan Hartman, and Alyssa Hartman, both of Peachtree City; grandparents, Janice and Jack King, Buchanan, Tenn., and Marilee Hartman, Evansville, Inc. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Christine Smith Cooper

Christine Smith Cooper, 75, Fayetteville, died March 30, 2005. She was born Aug. 9, 1929 in Laurens County, Ga. She was a member of the Peachtree City Church of God. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Allen Mathura officiating. Interment was at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Stockbridge. Survivors include her husband, Jack Cooper, Fayetteville; children, Renae Roberts, Tucker, and Steve and Pam Roberts, Cairo; grandchildren, Christina Maro, Atlanta, Jeromy and Missy Roberts, Cairo; great-grandchildren, Rebecca Roberts and Anna Roberts, both of Cairo; step-children, Vickie Kilpatrick, Dale Cooper, Robin Jabrockie, and Stephen Cooper, all of Gainesville, and Christopher Scott Cooper, Dawson County, Ga.; five step-grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Ball, Tucker, and Doris Burns, Stone Mountain. Memorial donations may be made to Peachtree City Church of God, World Mission Fund, 3935 Hwy. 34 East, Sharpsburg, GA 30277. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Frank William Klein Jr.

Col. Frank William Klein Jr., retired, 63, Fayetteville, died March 30, 2005. He was born June 25, 1941 in Dallas, Texas. Services were at St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John O’Conner, and Deacon Al McHugh officiating. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Klein, Fayetteville; sons, Frank William and Molly Klein III, Nashville, Tenn., and Stephen Christopher and Joy Maria Klein, Woodstock; a daughter, Marie Elizabeth and Patrick Hubbard, Douglasville; grandchildren, Stephen Christopher Klein Jr., Megan Alexander Hubbard, Kaitlyn Marie Klein, and Amelia Caroline Klein; and sisters, Lillian Marie Toll, and Kathalean Yvette Klein, both of Dallas, Texas. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Brenda Louise McKown

Brenda Louise McKown, 56, Forest Park, died April 1, 2005. She was born June 22, 1948 in Fulton County. Services were at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Morrow, with the Rev. Chris Reynolds and Dr. Pete Lumpkins officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her husband, James William McKown, Forest Park; a son, James Daniel McKown, Forest Park; a daughter, Teena Marie Anderson, Hampton; grandchildren, Dustin Anderson and Destany Anderson; her mother, Helen C. Teague, Fayetteville; a brother, Billy Sanders, Fayetteville; and sisters, Joyce Hicks, Highfalls, and Betty Matthews, Peachtree City. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Bernice Hubbard Lowery

Bernice Hubbard Lowery, 77, Fayetteville, died April 2, 2005. She was born Aug. 26, 1927 in Meriwether County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Edwin Lowery, and a son, Jimmy Horton. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Wally Woodcock officiating. Interment was at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Hogansville. Survivors include sons, Curtis and Sue Horton, Gay, and Jarrell and Molly Horton, Griffin; a daughter, Joyce and to Ledbetter, Gay; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Francis Viser, Senoia; and a daughter-in-law, Cindy Horton, Senoia. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Martha Lorene Tillman

Martha Lorene Tillman, 75, Fayetteville, died April 4, 2005. She was born Feb. 4, 1930 in Fulton County. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Carlton Swicegood officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include sons, Marshall and Tess Grizzle, Jonesboro, Butch and Teresa Tillman, McDonough, Richard Tillman, Griffin, and Steven Swann, Fayetteville; a daughter, Barbara Stewart, Fayetteville; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Dorothy Mae Gelmini

Dorothy Mae Gelmini, 82, Fayetteville, died April 5, 2005. She was born July 4, 1922 in Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph Gelmini. A wake service was held at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Deacon Al McHugh officiating. Interment was in Baltimore, Md. Survivors include a son, Joseph L. Gelmini, Fayetteville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Henrietta Davison, Pennsylvania. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

John Kipa

John Kipa, 46, Newnan, died April 4, 2005. He was born Dec. 10, 1958 in Harrisburg, Pa. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cathy Kipa. Graveside services were at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Orr officiating. Survivors include his wife, Bernadette Kipa, Newnan; a son, Brandon Kipa, Newnan; brothers, Dennis Kipa, Fayetteville, Joseph Kipa, Warner Robins, and Frank Kipa, Fort Valley. Parrott Funeral home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Julian H. Lee

Julian H. (Juke) Lee, Jr. of Fayetteville and Destin, Fla., died April 8, 2005. He was born in Atlanta to Julian and Betty Lee. Julian was president of the J.H. Lee Company, developing commercial and industrial rental properties, for over 30 years. He was also the owner, developer and manager of the Lee Center in Fayetteville. Julian was an avid fisherman and passed doing what he loved the most. But most importantly, he was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family is deeply saddened by their loss, but are rejoicing in the fact that Julian is in Heaven with his father. He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee; children, Julie Orndorff and husband Travis, Jeremiah Lee, and Jillian Lee; mother, Betty Lee; grandchildren, Tyler and Isabella Orndorff; sister, Lana McCarty and husband Allen; father-in-law, Terrell Clark; brother-in-law Charles Clark and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church with remains placed in state at 1 p.m. Rev. Barry Thompson and Rev. Tom Edwards officiating. Interment Camp Memorial Park. Those wishing may send an online condolence at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn.