Mary Gail Neermann, 46, Jonesboro, died Dec. 27, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Wayne and Sandra Gail Tolbert Sr., and a sister, Tamara "Tammy" Tolbert. She was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved to stitch. Memorial services were at The Summit of South Fayette Church. Survivors include sons, Brandon and Marianne Neermann, Fayetteville, and Andrew Neermann, Tucker; two grandchildren; a brother, Jimmy Wayne Tolbert Jr., Livingston, Texas; and fiancé, Richard Lee, Jonesboro. Memorial donations can be made to Children's Health Care of Atlanta-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Joseph L. Sullivan, Fayetteville, died Dec. 29, 2007. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Park, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sullivan, Fayetteville; children, Marty and Mary Jane Sullivan, Concord, Ga., Laurie and David Cannon, and Sharon and Shane Kuykendall, all of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sisters, Martha Stewart, Warner Robins, and Helen Elliott, Zebulon, Ga. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

William Arthur Kruce, 58, died Dec. 31, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Nehlsen Kruse. He was a resident of Dogwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fairburn for several years. He was graduated from North Springs High School in 1968. He was graduated from DeKalb College in 1970 and attended Georgia College in Milledgeville. He had worked as a substitute teacher in Coweta County as well as Six Flags Over Georgia. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Newnan. Memorial services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dr. Steve Bingham officiating. The cremains were interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Orville A. and Martha Kruse, Peachtree City; step-sisters, Joni House, Julie and Ralph Barnes, and Jamie and Dale Georgia; and nephews, Harris and Will Georgia. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, One Corporate Square, Ste. 127, Atlanta, GA 30329. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Jane S. Miller, 60, Peachtree City, died Dec. 31, 2007, of ovarian cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose Schraudenbach. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family. She was employed by the City of Peachtree City as Administrative Services Director-City Clerk. She was a Distinguished Past President of the Peachtree City Kiwanis Club and served on the board of the Tara Credit Union. Services were at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Tyler and the Rev. Stephen Soulen officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.

Marty Joseph Daugherty, 47, Peachtree City, died Dec. 31, 2007. He was a native of Springfield, Ill, and was graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Avionics and Business in 1983. He was employed with Delta Airlines as foreman for 17 years. Although an avid golfer, coaching was his passion. He coached for over 11 years, including Peachtree City Little League, Youth Basketball and Soccer. He was known for saying "my classroom is between the lines." He had organized numerous charitable athletic tournaments in Houston, Texas and Peachtree City, including the Delta Open Golf tournaments. Services were at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Michael Kingery, principal celebrant. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.

Maria Grace Scollo, 85, Fayetteville, died Jan. 3, 2008. She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Services were at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Giovanni Scollo, Fayetteville; a daughter, Maria and Julio Castillo, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Anthony Castillo, and Stephanie Castillo; brothers, Antonio Maietta, New Jersey, and Alberto Maietta, Italy; and sisters, Eleanor DiLauro, and Lucia Polimeni, both of New Jersey. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Stephen "Steve" Robinson, 62, Jonesboro, died Jan. 4, 2008. He was a graduate of West Virginia University and had also served in the United States Army. He worked for PPG Industries for over 20 years and was currently a safety manager at Panasonic, Peachtree City. A memorial service was held at Fayette Bible Church on McDonough Road, with the Rev. Wayne Turner and the Rev. Miguel Vila officiating. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Robinson, Jonesboro; a son, Lance and Jennifer Robinson, Woodstock; a daughter, Josie Robinson Poole, Riverdale; grandchildren, Cameron Poole, Micah Poole, and Michala Poole; and brothers, Larry Robinson, Grantsville, W.Va., and Jerry and Lisa Robinson, Hurricane, W.Va. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Tina Bullock, 43, Griffin, died Jan. 4, 2008. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Lisbon Baptist Church cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include her husband, Rhodney Bullock, Griffin; sons, Lawrence Bray Jr., Griffin, and Jason James Bullock, Lilburn; a daughter, April Denise Drummond, Locust Grove; a grandson, Conner Drummond; and brothers, John and Lisa Nance, Fayetteville, and Ron and Shannon Nance, Cumming. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

James Wilbur Burch 81, Fayetteville, died Jan. 5, 2008, as a result of a fall from a ladder. He was born July 22, 1926 in Fayetteville, son of the late John Ambrose and Nell Graham Burch Sr. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Walter Graham Burch, Howard Lester Burch, and Robert Joseph Burch. He was a lifetime member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. After graduating from Fayette County High School, he volunteered to serve in the United States Navy during World War II. He had served as clerk of court and tax assessor in Fayette County for a number of years. He later owned a catfish hatchery in the county. Many remember his creative side, fixing things and working with wood. Many people enjoy items that he made. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fly fishing, gardening, and was an all-around problem solver and fix-it-man.

Irene B. Burcher, Fayetteville, died Jan. 5, 2008. She was born in Forsyth County and was a longtime member of McDonough Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. "Jack" Burcher Jr., Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Mr. Steve Kyle, the Rev. Dr. David Chancey, and the Rev. Dr. J. W. Wallis officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park. Survivors include a son, Charles E. and Sherry Burcher III, Fayetteville; a daughter, Judy and Steve Kyle, Atlanta; grandchildren, Jennifer Herd, Samantha Shoop, Emily Farrell, Allison Ashley, Stacey Bartleson, Cindy Conner, and Mary Margaret Kyle; and six great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Anna Mae "Ann" Gasper, 79, Fayetteville, died Jan. 5, 2008. She was born May 3, 1928 in Jim Thorpe, Pa. She was preceded in death by a son, John Thomas Gasper Jr., and brothers, William Cossman and Paul Cossman. Services were at the St. Gabriel Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Jimmy Adams officiating. Interment was at College Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, John T. "Jack" Gasper, Fayetteville; children, Bruce Gasper, Germany, Jacqualyn Walker, Granite Falls, N.C., Paul Gasper, Fayetteville, Mark Gasper, Kennesaw, and Ann Abbott, Hagerstown, Md.; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward Cossman, Lansdale, Pa.; and sisters, Eda Eichhorn, Lansdale, Pa., Cecile Crowley, Jim Thorpe, Pa., and Agnes Wickham, Tulsa, Okla. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

John Mendon Holland, 79, Fayetteville, formerly of Powder Springs, died Jan. 6, 2008, after a short illness. He was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class.

Robert Joseph Burch, 82, Fayetteville, died Dec . 25, 2007. He was born June 26, 1925 in the community of Inman, son of John Ambrose and Nell Graham Burch Sr. He was preceded in death by brothers, Walter Graham Burch, and Howard Lester Burch. He was graduated from Fayette County High School and served in the United States Army in the last half of World War II, along with his five brothers. He had been stationed in New Guinea and Australia, serving from 1943 to 1946.

John "J. T." Thomas Feariby, 75, Newnan, died Dec. 13, 2007. He was born April 13, 1932 and attended the Coweta County school system. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Orvell and Ruth Feariby, Grantville, a brother, Raymond Harris and a sister, Jewell Feariby Martin. He had joined Springfield Baptist Church, Atlanta, and had worked for Riverdale Paving Company for 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at the Senior Citizens Community Center.

Jane Vick Chapman 88, Peachtree City, died Dec. 18, 2007. She was born May 28, 1919 in Ashville, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. "Bill" Chapman, whom she met at Vanderbilt University, and a son, Richard W. Chapman.

Harold E. Fields, 70, Fayetteville, died Dec. 15, 2007. Services were at the Stewart Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Charles A. Parrish officiating. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Mary A. Fields, Fayetteville;children, James Perkins, Destin, Fla., Charles and Wanda Perkins, Loganville, Kathy and Shawn Milner, Fayetteville, and Tony Adcox, Cumming; brothers, Edward Fields, Leonard Fields, Johnny Fields, and Freddie Fields; sisters, Dell Jones, Loretta Adams, and Debbie Schywink; grandchildren; Jessica, Chadd, Glenn, Crayton, Nikki, Charlé, Renee, Abby, Hunter, and Payton; and great-grandchildren, Myranda, and Russell. Tim Stewart Funeral Home, Snellville, was in charge.

Diane Kay Whittle, 74, Peachtree City, died Dec. 16,2007. She was born Oct. 22,1933 in Lima, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Banning and Helen Smith, of Lima. She received her B.S. degree in education from Ohio Northern University in 1956 and taught third grade in Lima. After marriage and her children were in school, she returned to teaching in special education. She enjoyed sewing and doing craft projects, as well as her church friends, and Bible studies at Peachtree United Methodist Church. Memorial services were at Peachtree City United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband Jerry M. Whittle, whom she married in July, 1957, Peachtree City; a brother, Thomas Smith, Scottsdale, Ariz.; sons, Gary Whittle, Atlanta, and Greg Whittle, Peachtree City; and grandsons, Austin Whittle and Connor Whittle. Memorial donations may be made to Peachtree City United Methodist Church for the Scout Lodge, 225 Robinson Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269 or the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

James D. "Jim" Care, 69, Peachtree City, died Dec. 17, 2007. He was born May 7, 1938 in Moundsville, W. Va. He was a veteran of Viet Nam having served in the United States Marines. He had been a pilot for Eastern Air Lines for 26 years and was retired from Delta Air Lines as flight dispatcher with 14 years of service. Recently, he had worked with Talbot State Bank in Peachtree City. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Bob Tyler officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Denise M. "Denny" Care, Peachtree City; children, Cathy Vivanco, Cumming, Maggie Bennett, Gainesville, Carolyn Taraboletti, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., and Danny Care, Smyrna; grandchildren, Alex, Abbey, Mac, Harper, Adrian, James, Joe, Anna, Oliver; and a sister, Susan Hollis, Cherokee Village, Ariz. Memorial contributions may be made to an account established at Talbot State Bank, 303 Dividend Drive, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Jack C. Ballard Jr., 52, Hampton, died Dec. 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna L. Ballard. Memorial services were at Harp's Crossing Baptist Church with the Rev.

Jane Vick Chapman 88, Peachtree City, died Dec. 18, 2007. She was born May 28, 1919 in Ashville, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. "Bill" Chapman, whom she met at Vanderbilt University, and a son, Richard W. Chapman. Memorial services were on the Chapmans’ 66th wedding anniversary, Dec. 20, in the Carl J. Mowell chapel. The Rev. Dr. David Miller officiated. Survivors include sons, John T. Chapman, Byron, N.Y., Jerry W. Chapman, Loganville, and Chris Chapman, Senoia; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Matthew V. Ingram, Lilburn. Memorial donations may be made to the AF PEO, in care of Barbara Henderson, 431 Bluesmoke Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Gary Gerald Davidson, 61, Hampton, died Dec. 19, 2007. He was veteran of the United States Air Force, was a Vietnam veteran and had served in the Georgia National Guard. He had worked for Eastern Air Lines and was retired from Northwest Airlines as a mechanic. He enjoyed traveling and was a master of many trades. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland and Pastor Mike Creasman officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Valerie Davidson, Hampton; a son, Patrick Jay Davidson, Stockbridge; a daughter, Nicole and Shawn Ledford, McDonough; grandchildren, Justin Davidson, Jacob Davidson, and Hannah Davidson, and Maeley Ledford; a sister, Connie and Bill Young, Winston Salem, N.C.; and mother-in-law, Dorothy Vernamonti, Roanoke, Va. Memorial donations may be made to the Fayetteville first United Methodist Church. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Betty C. Renick, 76, Peachtree City, died Dec. 19, 2007. She was born Aug. 29, 1931 in Benton County, Miss. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Scott Pickering officiating. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, John A. Renick; sons, Paul and Suzanne Renick, Jasper, Ga., and Keith and Svetlana Renick, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Elizabeth Renick, Catherine Renick, Marci and Roy Scharko, Hillary Mercer, and Lee Mercer; and great-grandchildren, Madhavi and Rhea Scharko. Memorial donations may be made to Recycle Kids at Hopewell United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 70, Tyrone, GA 30290. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Mildred Wright, 88, Fayetteville, died Dec. 19, 2007. She was a member of Saint Andrews-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church. Services were at Westview Cemetery Abby Chapel, Atlanta.

Cora T. Hines, 91, Grantville, died Dec. 1, 2007. She was born June 11, 1916 in Luthersville, daughter of Sidney Albert and Emily Jane Mahone Hamilton. She attended school in Meriwether County. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. D. Hines, whom she married Dec. 26, 1935. He died May 14, 2007. She worked as a housekeeper and later was a housewife. She loved to cook. Services were at the Greater Jehovah Baptist Church where she served for many years on the Mother's Board. Pastor Chris McCambry officiated, with interment at Grantville City Cemetery. Survivors include sons Eddie R. and Catherine Hines, J. D. and Ruby Hines, and Oscar and Georgia Hines; a daughter, Emma J. Lyles; a sister, Alma Ward; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gabriel Hines; a sister-in-law, Annie Lee Hines; six grandsons; eight granddaughters; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Eddie Marie Bonner, 66, Flovilla, died Dec. 2, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Young, her mother, Velma Lucille Wiggins, and a sister, Dorothy Fennell. She worked as an investigator for the law offices of Ken Nugent. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home. Survivors include a son, John Anthony Head; daughters, Vickie Young, Lisa Head, and Lynn Head; grandsons, Tyler Head and Zachery Williamson; granddaughters, Britney Cole, Victoria Head, and Leslie Head; brothers, Horace Hayes, and Ray Young; and sisters, Ruby Dunaway, and Maggie McDonald.

Patricia C. "Pat" Athon, Sharpsburg, died Dec. 5, 2007. She was an import agent with Geologistics for the last 15 years. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dr. Sam Harper officiating. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, Ron Athon, Sharpsburg; and her mother, Iris J. Mallory, Kansas City, Kan. Memorial donations may be made to the Newnan-Coweta County Humane Society, 77 Wakefield Drive, Newnan, GA 30265.

Doris Yovasis Urbano, 79, Newnan, formerly of Maine, died Dec. 6, 2007. She was born July 17, 1928 in Saco, Maine, daughter of Louis and Thelma Yovasis. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Ron McCurry and the Rev. Annmarie Urbano officiating. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, James A. Urbano Sr., Newnan; children, James A. Urbano Jr., Freehold, N. J., David R. Urbano, Portland, Maine, Angela Acosta, Valdosta, Margaret Gatton, Newnan, and Joanna Dawson, Lake Tahoe, Calif., and Annmarie Urbano, Newnan; grandchildren, Eleanor Dawson, Kristopher Urbano, James A. Urbano III, and Michelle Urbano; and four great-grandchildren.

Annie Lee Daniel, 76, Newnan, died Dec. 6, 2007. She was born July 27, 1931 in Newnan, daughter of Robert Lee and Lily Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quincy Lee Daniel, whom she married Nov. 24, 1954, brothers, L. C. Jackson, and Leroy "Buck" Jackson, sisters, Hattie Jackson, Pecola White, and Lorene Jackson, and a niece, Annie Kate Derring. She was retired from the Heard County Board of Education, where she was employed as a school bus driver. Services were at Dent Chapel AME Church, Newnan, with the Rev. George and Joyce Harkness pastors. Interment was at the church cemetery.

Dorothy Long Lamson, 87, Newnan, formerly of Tonawanda, N. Y., died Dec. 8, 2007. She was born Aug. 24, 1920 I Buffalo, N. Y., daughter of Oscar and Julie Perenicki. She and her husband spent many years traveling abroad with Cummins Diesel International. Memorial services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Gary Cunningham officiating. Survivors include husband of 60 years, Lewis W. Lamson, Newnan; a daughter, Susan Lamson Hughes, Newnan; and granddaughters, Megan Elizabeth Hughes, Jaime Morgan Hughes, and Cassie Lee Hughes, all of Newnan. Memorial donations may be made to the Countryside Hospice, 37G Calumet Pkwy., Ste. 202, Newnan, GA 30263.

Royce Frederic "Freddy" Coker Jr., 39, McDonough, died Dec. 3, 2007. He was born Aug. 22, 1968 in Fulton County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Jean Wilkinson Ciocco. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Paul Leslie officiating. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan. Survivors include his father, Royce F. and Martha Coker, Euharlee, Ga.; a sister, Cheryl and Ron Rakestraw, Sharpsburg; a stepbrother, Chris and Beth Grier, Cartersville; a stepsister, Lorie Grier, Cartersville; a nephew, Alex Rakestraw; and a niece, Katie Rakestraw.