Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005

Sherra Hambrick Young

Sherra Hambrick Young, 58, Fayetteville, died Aug. 23, 2005 on vacation, along with her son, Steve Lotti, in Peru. She was born March 2, 1947 in DeKalb County. She retired in June after 33 years as an elementary school teacher and mentor. Services were at North Fayette United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Burrell, the Rev. Dee Shelnutt, and the Rev. Dennis Watson officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey Young; a son, Joe and Catherine Lotti; daughters, Krista and Cullen Lowery, and Melinda and Brian Olver; four granddaughters; her mother, Jacqueline Hambrick; and a brother, Ben Hambrick. Memorial donations may be made to Peace Corps Partnership Program by contacting Nancy Brennan, 202-692-2185. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

 

Stephen Michael Lotti

Stephen Michael Lotti, 28, Fayetteville, died Aug. 23, 2005 on vacation, along with his mother, Sherra H. Young, in Peru. He was born Jan. 8, 1977 in Clayton County. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor of science in Archaeology. He recently completed a two-year term with the United States Peace Corps in Bolivia. He devoted his life to service to others. Services were at the North Fayette United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Burrell, the Rev. Dee Shelnutt, and the Rev. Dennis Watson officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his father, David Lotti; stepfather, Jeffrey Young; brother, Joe and Catherine Lotti; sisters, Krista and Cullen Lowery, and Melinda and Brian Olver; grandmother, Jacqueline Hambrick; and four nieces. Memorial donations may be made to Peace Corps Partnership Program by contacting Nancy Brennan, 202-692-2185. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

 

Daniel Sean McGurl

Daniel Sean “Danny” McGurl, 36, Peachtree City, died Aug. 27, 2005.

A Memorial Mass was held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John Walsh officiating. Survivors include his wife, Susan McGurl, Peachtree City; a daughter, Samantha A. McGurl; father, Gil and Noreen McGurl, Pittsburgh, Pa.; mother, Bobby Hager, Peachtree City; and brothers, Michael and Diane McGurl, Sharpsburg, and Gerry and Lisa McGurl, Senoia; and nephews and nieces, Taylor, Megan, Michael Jr., Mara, Jack and Mia. Memorial donations may be made to the National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation at www.NLMSF.org. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Debra J. Ayers

Debra J. Ayers, 54, Peachtree City, died Aug. 28, 2005. She was born Feb. 11, 1951 in Phenix City, Ala. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Park Hill Cemetery, Columbus. Survivors include her husband, Victor Ayers; children, David Royal, Kerry Royal, and Mickey Lee Anderson; a stepdaughter, Vivian and Pat Diemer; and 11 grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Wyatt Alexander Moore

Wyatt Alexander Moore, 86, Fayetteville, died Aug. 28, 2005. He was born Jan. 11, 1919 in Early County. He was a veteran of the United States Army and landed on Normandy Beach, June 6, 1944. He was preceded in death by a son, Wiley David Moore, a daughter, Patsy Moore Cheatwood, and grandson, Matt Cheatwood. Graveside services were at Colquitt. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Nora Duane Moore, Fayetteville; a son, Jamie and Alice Moore, Niceville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; nine great-granddaughters; and brothers, James and Hortense Moore, and Murray Moore, both of Colquitt. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

 

Raleigh A. Carroll

Raleigh A. Carroll, 88, Fayetteville, formerly of East Point, died Aug. 29, 2005. He was a 29-year Georgia Tech season ticket holder. He was ordained as a deacon in 1987 at New Hope Baptist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dr. Dwight “Ike” Reighard and the Rev. Clarence Jett officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Helen B. Carroll, Fayetteville, brothers, William E. “Bill” Carroll, Senoia, and Jack D. and Geraldine Carroll, Lake Park; a nephew, Clyde M. and Christine Olvey, Fayetteville; a great-nephew, Neal and Christina Olvey, Jonesboro; a great-great-nephew, Wade and Maureen Olvey, Fayetteville, and a sister-in-law, Mary Olvey, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

 

Marie Blake Smith

Marie Blake Smith, 65, Fayetteville, died Aug. 30, 2005. She was born June 9, 1940 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Smith Sr., and a daughter, Jewell LaDonna Drennan. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. John Edge officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include sons, Chip and Terri Smith, and Heath Smith; a daughter, Kim and Jimmy Jones; grandchildren, Casey Jones, Lee Jones, Whitney Drennan, Chance Drennan, Justin Smith, Halie Smith, Emily Smith, and James Smith; and sister, Evelyn Allison. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

 

Ben Lewis Jr.

Ben Lewis Jr., 29, Peachtree City, died Aug. 30, 2005. He was born July 15, 1976 in Hollywood, Calif. He was a member of the Publik Nuisance Bike Club.

Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Eddie Mosley officiating. Interment was at Bremen City Cemetery, Bremen. Survivors include his daughter, Mackenzie Brooke Lewis, Peachtree City; his fiancée, Tina Hall, Peachtree City; parents, Geary and Johnnie Lewis, Fayetteville; siblings, Douglas Wayne Ford Jr., Fayetteville, Kimberley Maner, Smyrna, Tiffany Anne Lyle, Griffin, Emily Hartzog, Tina Burke, and Susan Carr, all of Douglasville; and grandmother, Vera McDaniel, Mableton. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Maurice John Simmons

Maurice John “Moe” Simmons, 88, Peachtree City, formerly of Newark, Ohio, died Aug. 30, 2005. He was born June 25, 1917 in Johnstown, Ohio, the fourth of five children. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was an ironworker for over 30 years, having built many bridges, skyscrapers, and manufacturing plants. He was a member of Local Union #172 in Ohio, and the American Legion in Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Beatrice “Becky” Willard Simmons. They had traveled extensively and enjoyed weekly breakfast and golf trips with their friends of many years. They moved to Ashley Glen in Peachtree City in February, 2000. Memorial services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel. Survivors include his children, Patricia and Larry Welsh, Peachtree City, Richard Simmons, and Marilyn Simmons, both of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; and grandchildren, Richard and Maria Welsh, Atlanta, and Amy and Pete Hill, Sharpsburg. Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square, Ste. B, Fayetteville, GA 30214, or Southern Crescent Alzheimers, P. O. Box 2144, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Metro Crematory, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Kari Maddox

Kari Maddox, 18, Senoia, formerly of Fayette County, died Aug. 30, 2005 of acute respiratory distress syndrome. She was born Nov. 20, 1984 in Fayette County. She attended both Starr’s Mill and East Coweta High School. She enjoyed writing, art, and spending time with friends. She will be remembered for her quick wit, kind heart, love for animals, and artistic talent. Survivors include her parents, Joel and Betty Maddox; and a brother, Ben Maddox. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

 

Evelyn Johnson Askew

Evelyn Johnson Askew, 89, Peachtree City, died Sept. 1, 2005. She was born Nov. 15, 1915 in Fulton County. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with the Rev. Joe Colley officiating. Interment was at Stockbridge City Cemetery. Survivors include children, James A. and Gwen Askew, Peachtree City, and Van Askew, Fayetteville; grandchildren, James A. Askew Jr., Newnan, Michael Brad Askew, and Heather Jane Morris, both of Gwinnett County; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Stewart Avenue United Methodist Church, 867 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

 

Rebecca H. Gibson

Rebecca H. Gibson, Fayetteville, died Sept. 4, 2005. She was born Nov. 21, 1915 in Rutledge. She was a seamstress and an avid quilter. she was active in Sunday School and the WMU at Fayetteville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by sons, 1st Lt. Walter M. Gibson, and Edward Glenn Gibson Sr. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Walter E. Gibson, Fayetteville; grandchildren Glenn and Lauren Gibson, Woodstock, and CPT Marc and Erin Melton, Duport, Wash.; a great-grandson, Owen Gibson, Woodstock; sisters, Ophelia Malcolm, Bostwick, and Jennie Bean, Athens; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ben and Daisy Carter, Gainesville, and Fred and Thelma Burch, Monmouth, Maine.

Memorial donations may be made to Embracing Hospice Foundation, 315 Arrowhead Blvd., Jonesboro, GA 30236. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.