Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Dorothy W. Chapman

Dorothy W. Chapman, 60, Senoia, died July 15, 2005. She was born May 21, 1945 in Bartow County. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Senoia City Cemetery. Survivors include her children, McCall and Julie Ann Chapman Jr., Peachtree City, Dean and Julie Lynn Chapman, McDonough, and Rocky Chapman, Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; her mother, Martha Wilkey, Senoia; brothers, Jack Wilkey, Palm Springs, Calif., and Wayne Wilkey, Senoia; sisters, Maggie Loudermilk, Griffin, Sarah Bishop, and Lee Whitfield, both of Senoia, and Opal Bivins, Woolsey. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Larry Hambrick

Larry Hambrick, 53 Fayetteville, died July 17, 2005. He was born Aug. 7, 1951 in Stephens County. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Richard Everett and the Rev. Chuck Chambers officiating. Graveside services were at Roseland Cemetery, Toccoa, with the Rev. Richard Everett and Clarence Davis officiating. Survivors include his wife, Linda Hambrick, Fayetteville; a son, Robert and Sandy Cato Hambrick, McDonough; a grandchild, William Hayden Hambrick; a brother, Ron Hambrick, Toccoa; and his parents, Roy and Neil Hambrick, Toccoa. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 770-438-6006. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Edna Laura Landers

Edna Laura Landers, 95, Fayetteville, died July 18, 2005. She was born Aug. 22, 1909 in Lonoke County, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Mel Landers. She was a member of the Southern Crescent Church of Christ, Tyrone. She was an avid basketball fan and proud supporter of the University of Arkansas. Services were at North Little Rock Funeral Home, with interment at Edgewood Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include a son, Jim and Becky Landers, Peachtree City; a daughter, Natalie Goss,North Little Rock, Ark; grandchildren, Gary Goss, Ron Goss, Phyllis Verdell, Kelly Baker, Major Kevin Landers, and Brian Landers; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

 

Helen Brinson Leach

Helen Brinson Leach, 73, Griffin, a former resident of Peachtree City for over 30 years, died July 18, 2005. She was born Feb. 2, 1932 in Burke County. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel. Survivors include a daughter, Robin and Michael Royals; and grandsons, Evan Royals, Zachary Royals, and Jesse Royals. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Kathleen Belle Van Geuder

Kathleen Belle Van Geuder, 93, Peachtree City, died July 18, 2005. She was born Jan. 29, 1912 in Nash County, N. C. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include sons, Paul Van Geuder, and Frederick and Mary V. Van Geuder; a granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Raymond Edward Trimble

Raymond Edward Trimble, 90, Fayetteville, died July 19, 2005. He was born Sept. 22, 1914 in Fulton County. He retired as Superintendent of Mails at the Atlanta Post Office after 39 years of service. He was a Boy Scout leader and Sunday School teacher. He was a founding trustee of Christian City and served as chairman of the board three terms. He was long-time member and Elder Emeritus at the Fayetteville Christian Church. He was active in the National Association of Retired Federal employees. Services were at the Fayetteville Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. Dan Roberts and Pastor Clifford Blair officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Lucille Trimble, Fayetteville; a daughter, Nora T. Blair, Riverdale; grandsons, Paul and Janet Blair, Locust Grove, Dwight and Kimberly Blair, Suwanee, Cliff and Gillian Blair, Matthews, N. C.; and great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rebekah, Thomas, Rachel, Lydia, Julia, Hannah, Sarah, Leah, Noah, and Ethan. Memorial donations may be made to Christian City, 7300 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

 

Warner Phillips McLeroy Jr.

Warner Phillips “Phil” McLeroy Jr., 62, Dothan, died July 20, 2005. He was born and reared in Atlanta and lived in Fayetteville for many years before moving to Dothan in 1990. He was preceded in death by his father, Warner Phillip McLeroy Sr., and a sister, Linda McLeroy. He was veteran of the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. He was retired as an air traffic controller at Ft. Sill, Okla., and also at Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, and as an airline pilot with Atlantic Southeast Airlines. He was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Services were at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Willis, and the Rev. Orrin Barrett officiating. Interment was at the Gardens of Memory, Headland, Ala. Survivors include his wife, Martha Wooten Parrish McLeroy, Dothan; daughters, Maria McLeroy, Fayetteville, and Melanie McLeroy and Chip Coakley, Huntsville, Ala.; a stepson, Tim and Rhonda Parrish, Headland; a stepdaughter, Laurie Parrish and Jeff Goodson, Headland; his mother, Dorothy Stephens McLeroy, Dothan, formerly of Fayetteville; a brother, the Rev. Doug and Dana McLeroy; grandchildren, Ben Coakley, and Matthew Coakley; step-grandchildren, Zachary Parrish, Ethan Parrish, Hayden Parrish, Brooke Goodson, Seth Goodson, and Colton Goodson; a sister-in-law, Nita and David Folger, Headland; and brother-in-law, the Rev. Seaborn and Joann Wooten, Enterprise, Ala. Memorial donations may be made to the SouthernCare Hospice, 5 North Pointe Parkway, Suite D & E, Enterprise, AL 36330, or Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302. Holman Headland Mortuary, Headland, Ala., was in charge.

 

Joanne G. Cheatham

Joanne G. Cheatham, 68, Peachtree City, died July 20, 2005. She was born Aug. 14, 1936 in Glenridge, N. J. Services were at Braelinn Church with the Rev. Keith Moore officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include sons Barry and Jana Cheatham, Alpharetta, Cody Cheatham, Jacksonville, Fla., and Lance Cheatham, Peachtree City; daughters Kelly and Doug Vick, Kyle and Jim Blithe, and Kathy and Jon Gloer, all of Fayetteville, and Jenny Kelly, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Brooke, Ryan, Chad, Kali, Carni, Sean, Brian, Cameron, and Caroline; a great-grandchild, Corbin; and her mother, Frances Douglas, Peachtree City. Memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291-2316 or City Rescue Mission and Recovery Center, 426 South McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Sherwood John Hanft

Sherwood John Hanft, 85, Peachtree City, died July 21, 2005. He was born Nov. 12, 1919 in Brooklyn, N. Y. He was a veteran of World War II and retired as a commander in the United States Naval Reserve with 30 years of service. He held an B. S. in Finance and M. B. A. from New York University. Most of his professional career was in international banking and he was retired from the Bank of New York as a group vice president in charge of the Far East in 1985. He went on to a career in his retirement of consulting, guest lecturing, and teaching college at St. Josephs College, New York. He and his wife moved to Peachtree City in 1995 and were members of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. Services were at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, Ethel Hanft, Peachtree City; sons, Robert Hanft, Bruce Hanft, and Paul Hanft; three daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; and a sister, Loraine Daniell. Memorial donations may be made to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Christine J. Swann

Christine J. Swann, 75, Fayetteville, died July 21, 2005. She was born Dec. 25, 1929 in Cullman, Ala. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Scott Harp officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her husband, Maylon D Swann, Fayetteville; children, Sherry and James LeMarr, Bruce and Lynette Swann, all of Peachtree City, Donna and Robert Moore, Savannah, and Mark and Melinda Swann, San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren; one step-grandchild; four great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Louelle Felkins, Callie Mae Rice, and Avis Graves, all from Cullman, Ala. Memorial donations may be made to the Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Colleen C. Becker

Colleen C. Becker, 83, Peachtree City, died July 24, 2005. She was born Nov. 21, 1921 in Baltimore, Md. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie Lee Blasco, and her mother, Carrie “Tootsie” Snowman. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. A funeral Mass was at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with interment at Westminster Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her husband, Gordon W. Becker, Peachtree City; daughters, Beverly and Bernie Indianer, San Antonio, Texas, Marlene and John Vedock, Phoenix, Ariz., and Tricia and Geoff Gilbert, Pflugerville, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Zelma Bailey Jones

Zelma Bailey Jones, 87, Fayetteville, died July 24, 2005. She was born Oct. 5, 1917 in Fayette County, daughter of Samuel Benjamin and Mamie Whatley Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Lee Jones. She had lived in the Starr’s Mill-Jones Hill communities all her life. Services were at Lisbon Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Harris and the Rev. Carlton Swicegood officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery. Survivors include children, Sam Jones, Janelle Taylor, and Larry Jones, all of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and brothers, James W. Bailey, Fayetteville, and Lee Roy and Omie Bailey, Brooks. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.