James Hilton Blankenship, 83, Shiloh, Ga., died Dec. 4, 2007. He was born Nov. 30, 1924 in Georgia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Blankenship, and a son, Joel S. Blankenship. He enjoyed farming and had worked for 40 years at Norfolk Southern Railroad. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Billy Patrick officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include sons, Russell and Connie Blankenship, Danny and Sharan Blankenship, and Brian and Robin Blankenship; a daughter-in-law, Judy Blankenship; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Henry Burns, 77, Newnan, died Dec. 12, 2007. He was born March 23, 1930 in Lamar, Miss. He was a very caring person and touched the lives of many people. He was employed by Kajrenki for 30 years in Detroit before moving to Newnan in 1993. In later years he was employed by Town and Country Restaurant for over six years. Services were at the Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Grady B. Vaughn and the Rev. James Stagall, officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include Jessie Hollins, Newnan, his devoted friend for over 40 years; nephews, William Crum, Bronx, N.Y., Carthaniel Crum, Plainfield, N. J.; god-daughter, Rena and Trent Geter; and the Houston family.

James Stanley "Jim" Hambrick, Fayetteville, died Dec. 13, 2007. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle, and was a fireman with the city of Forest Park. Services were at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle the Rev. Dr. Joe Arthur, the Rev. Earl Partain, and the Rev. Shane Roye officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, with the Forest Park Fire Department in charge of the graveside services. Survivors include his wife Mandy Hambrick, Fayetteville; daughters, Abby Hambrick, and Chloe Hambrick, both of Fayetteville; parents, Jimmy and Cindy Hambrick, Fayetteville; a sister, Jennifer and Donald Summers, Peachtree City; grandparents, Ann and James Hambrick Sr., Sharpsburg, and Joe and Shirley Bloodworth, Winter Springs, Fla.; mother and father-in-law, Don and Janice Roye, Fayetteville; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Michelle and Earl Cannon, Senoia, and Shane and Heather Roye, Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made his daughters at Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30214 or the Jim Hambrick Care Fund, in care of Southern Federal Credit Union, 430 E. Lanier Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214.

Gary Tiner Adams, 62, Newnan, died Dec. 14, 2007. He was born Aug. 31, 1945 in Rochester, N. Y. He was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Virginia Adams. His love of music began at an early age and this love was passed along to his children. His creative nature included his culinary skills. His interests included family, friends, church and the love of God, as well as his beloved North Carolina State Wolfpacks. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with Skeeter Thompson, and Matt Riggs officiating. Interment was at Catawba Cemetery, Brewton, Ala., with John Jackson officiating. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn M. Adams; his children, Kelley Tiner and Meredith Adams, Ashley Lauren and Brad Paul, Keri Anne and Major Keith Clipp; Evelyn's children, Scott Jackson, John Jackson, Lt. James and Cynthia Jackson; grandchildren, Keirsten, Katie Beth and Kaleb Clipp; and a sister, Joyce McDonald. Memorial donations may be made to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1687 Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329.

Samuel Radford, 62, Fayetteville, died Dec. 10, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Moss. He was veteran of the United States Army and retired from the United States Postal Service as a maintenance supervisor. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Rodney P. Keyes officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Lydia Radford, Fayetteville; sons, Prentice Radford, Atlanta, Eric and Shawnda Radford, Orlando, Fla., and John Rawls, Jonesboro; daughters, Valorie and Melvin Brewer, Clarkson, and Lynn and Timothy Searcy Mitchell, Jonesboro; 13 grandchildren; and stepsister, Ruth Baker, Orlando, Fla. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Alene Darnell Davis died Dec. 12, 2007. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wade Darnell Jr., and sister, Thelma Bishop. Memorial services were at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Randy Wood officiating. Survivors include a son, David and Margot Davis, Fayetteville; a daughter, Gigi Mihalik, Fayetteville; grandsons, Travis Mihalik and Rhett Davis; step-granddaughters, Brittany Kesterson and Nicole Kesterson; brothers, Roger Darnell and Walter Darnell; and sisters, Martha Matthews, Helen Banks, Beckie Heidle, and Sadie Egan. Memorial donations may be given to Liberty Baptist Church. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Thomas Glidewell, 62, Fayetteville, died Dec. 12, 2007. He was born July 15, 1916 in Fulton County. He was preceded in death by parents, Omer Vinten and Grace Irene Glidewell. He was a retired machinist from Northwest Airlines, American Can Co., and Pratt & Whitney. He was a talented gunsmith and in the last several years turned his talents toward quilting. Graveside services were at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Ind. Survivors include a son, John and Amy Glidewell, Athens; daughters, Dee Dee and Mark Williams, Evans, Ga., Jennie and Wes Fuller, Appling, Ga., and Carolyn Glidewell, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Jeffery Williams, Daniel Williams, and Matthew Williams, Coleman and Ellie Fuller; a brother, Richard and Linda Glidewell, Zionsville, Ind.; a sister, Cyndia and Kevin Gerner, Indianapolis; and sisters-in-law, Janie and John Hobbs, Silverton, Ore., and Carolyn and Dale McNamara, Fountaintown, Ind. Memorial donations may be made to Southwest Christian Care or Walk for Autism-Augusta. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Edwin M. Carlos Flury, 91, Fayetteville, formerly of McDonough, died Dec. 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia H. Flury, and a daughter, Barbara Ann Flury. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a fireman for 29 years with the City of Atlanta, retiring in 1969. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Thomas McElroy officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include sons Jerry C. and Lynda Flury, Tyrone, David and Gaye Flury, Hampton, and Steven and Teresa Flury, Cullowhee, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

James Stanley "Jim" Hambrick, Fayetteville, died Dec. 13, 2007. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle, and was a fireman with the City of Forest Park. Services were at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle the Rev. Dr. Joe Arthur, the Rev. Earl Partain, and the Rev. Shane Roye officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, with the Forest Park Fire Department in charge of the graveside services. Survivors include his wife Mandy Hambrick, Fayetteville; daughters, Abby Hambrick, and Chloe Hambrick, both of Fayetteville; parents, Jimmy and Cindy Hambrick, Fayetteville; a sister, Jennifer and Donald Summers, Peachtree City; grandparents, Ann and James Hambrick Sr., Sharpsburg, and Joe and Shirley Bloodworth, Winter Springs, Fla.; mother and father-in-law, Don and Janice Roye, Fayetteville; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Michelle and Earl Cannon, Senoia, and Shane and Heather Roye, Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made his daughters at Heritage Bank, 440 N. Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30214 or the Jim Hambrick Care Fund, in care of Southern Federal Credit Union, 430 E. Lanier Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Willie Hugh Chafin Jr., 60, Decatur, died Dec. 13, 2007. He was born Aug. 8, 1947 in Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Hugh Chafin Sr., and his stepfather, John T.

Bonnie Ruffin Alsobrook, 74, Peachtree City, died Nov. 23, 2007. She was born in Yatesville, Upson County and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church near Yatesville. She was a former employee of Robins Air Force Base and retired as key punch operator with Colonial Stores after 24 years of service. Services were at the Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Michael Ruffin, and the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Morgan officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.

Foster Lee Butler, 86, Fairburn, Fayette County, died Nov. 29, 2007. He was born May 3, 1921 in Douglas County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nell Brown Butler. Graveside services were at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, with the Rev. Calvin Smith officiating. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Brenda Stephens Miller, 59, Peachtree City, died Dec. 2, 2007. She was born Oct. 12, 1948 in Anderson, S.C. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, William Stephens. She was graduated from Clemson University where she was a member of Tri Delta Sorority. She was the "Woman Behind the USAF Pilot" residing in many locations overseas and stateside with her husband. She was a school teacher for a number of years culminating with many years in San Antonio, Texas. Graveside services were at Old Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson, S.C., with Pastor John Weber and Pastor Miriam Beecher officiating.

Mary Ann Hornsby, 71, Locust Grove, died Dec. 2, 2007. She was born Sept. 5, 1936 in Fayette County, daughter of Rufus and Mollie Belle Nelson Burdette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hornsby Sr. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Darron Turner and the Rev. Sam Calliero officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta.

Billie Damon Barnes, 82, Blytheville, Ark., died Dec. 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Barnes, who had retired from Delta Air Lines with 33 years of service. She had lived in Holiday, Fla., for 25 years and most recently live in Tyrone for the past two years. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles and was an avid bird watcher. She was a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy.

Master Blake Ryan Harrison, 5, Fayetteville, died Dec. 7, 2007. Services were at New Hope Baptist Church North Campus with the Rev. Rhys Stenner officiating. Survivors include his parents, Tim and Dalene Harrison, Fayetteville; sisters, Tiffany and Taylor Harrison, Fayetteville; paternal grandparents, James and Marion Harrison, Senoia; maternal grandparents, Duane and Delaine Jantzen, Sharpsburg. Memorial donations may be made to a trust fund, to benefit his sisters, at any Washington Mutual Bank branch. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Paul F. Puckett, Fayetteville, died Dec. 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Doreen Puckett. Memorial services were at First Christian Church of Tyrone with Minister Billy Roe and Minister Ralph Warren officiating. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis B. Puckett, Fayetteville; a son, Andrew Puckett, Woodstock; a daughter, Suzanne Puckett, Jackson; a brother, William Puckett, Union City; and sisters, Patti English, Fayetteville, Roberta Scarbrough, College Park, Victoria Puckett, Union City, and Dorri Clotfelter, Columbus, Ind. Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church of Tyrone, 294 Jenkins Road, Tyrone, GA 30290. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Billy Gene Sprayberry, 69, Riverdale, died Dec. 8, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Joan Sprayberry, and a daughter, Elisa Ann Sprayberry.

Lula Mae Davis Newell, Avalon, died Nov. 17, 2007. She was born in Upson County, daughter of the late Dock and Nellie Johnson Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Newell Sr. She was a lovely and caring person, kind and friendly to everyone, and she didn't mind telling you what she thought.

John A. Malcolm Sr., 95, Moreland, died Nov. 17, 2007. He was born April 10,1912, son of the late Andrew and Lila Malcolm. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mattie Ruth, who died in infancy, two brothers and a sister. He grew up in the Moreland area and was a member of the Mt. Prospect Baptist Church. He worked on the Usher Board for years and was ordained as a deacon. He was retired from the Central of Georgia Railway. Services were at the Mt. Prospect Baptist Church with interment at the church cemetery.

David Shelton, 38, Senoia, died Nov. 28, 2007. He was born March 26, 1969 in Carter, Tenn. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Lendell Ainsworth and the Rev. Chuck Novak officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn.

Jeffery Brandon Todd, 27, Newnan, died Nov. 29, 2007. He was born July 16,1980 in Newnan. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clyde Acree Sr., He was a 1997 graduate of East Coweta High School where he played on the tennis team and played on the drum line for the Marching Indians High School marching band. He attended the University of West Georgia and was a member of the TKE fraternity. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved animals and enjoyed being around the dogs he raised and cared for. He played softball, loved to hike and to be outdoors, and was very talented woodworker.

Donald "Don" R. Stewart Jr., Gay, died Dec. 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his son, Denny Tolbert in June, 2007, and a stepbrother, Freddy Boatfield of Douglas County. He was veteran of the United States Army and was employed at Buckhead Beef in Atlanta. No public service was held. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Stewart of Alvaton; sons, Donny Stewart, Coweta County, and Tim Tolbert, Alvaton; a daughter-in-law, Gayla Tolbert, Morrow; a brother, Jesse Stewart, Stockbridge; sisters, Louise Raymond, White, Hellen and James Johnson, Rex, and Edna and Larry Cohran, Hapeville; stepbrother, James Boatfield, Barnesfield; and an aunt, Essie Lee. Memorial donations may be made to the Meriwether County Animal Shelton, 263 McLaughlin Rd., Greenville, GA 30222.

Gertrude H. Herndon, 86, Senoia, died Nov. 26, 2007. She was born July 24, 1921 in Coweta County, daughter of the late Sara Reid. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Herndon and a grandson, Willie Carl Porter Jr. She loved Oak Grove Baptist Church and her church family. She was a devoted member until her health began to fail.Services were at the Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home chapel with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Senoia.

Jeanette Nishi, 70, Peachtree City, died Nov. 23, 2007. She was born in Greenville, Ala. She was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence E. Rodgers, and her parents, Ruby M. Ingram and Louis Butts. She traveled round the world as a military wife and enjoyed being overseas in Africa and Germany. When her husband retired from the United States Air Force, they moved to Florida, but they recently moved to Georgia to be near family. No local services were held. Survivors include her husband, Toshitaka Nishi, Peachtree City; a brother, Donnie L. Butts, Montgomery, Ala.; a son, Timothy R. and Eileen Rodgers, Aurora, Colo.; daughters, Cynthia Eggleston, Mesquite, Nev., Catherine Barton, Cheyenne, Wyo., and Connie and Robert Wesolowski, Peachtree City; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Linda L. Barrett, Peachtree City, died Nov. 24, 2007. She was a member of Peachtree City First Baptist Church, where she worked as a parish nurse. She was a member of the Baptist Nurses Fellowship of Georgia, and several other nursing associations. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Memorial services were at Peachtree City First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Bingham officiating. Survivors include her husband, Edgar B. "Butch" Barrett, Peachtree City; children, David and Sheila Barrett, New York, Cynthia Barrett, Nashville, Tenn., and Sarah Barrett, San Diego, Calif.; mother, Mona Williams, Senoia; brothers, Dean Williams, Fayetteville, Richard Williams, Jacksonville, Fla., and Alan Williams, Irmo, S. C. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Jean Babb Richards, 64, Fayetteville, died Nov. 25, 2007. She was born Feb. 22, 1943 in Fayette County, daughter of the late Cyril Alton and Naomi "Nummie" Lorene Walker Babb. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Babb, and a sister, Christine Turner. Graveside services were at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn, with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Orr officiating. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Wayne Richards, Fayetteville; a son, Anthony and Donna Richards, Brooks; a grandchildren, Leah Nicole Richards, Lyndsey Mae Richards, and Sarah Anne Richards; brothers, William and Joyce Babb, Fayetteville, Allen and Margie Babb, Fairburn, Merrell and Patty Babb, Ellijay; sisters, Elizabeth and Weyman Thompson, Fairburn, Helen and Dewayne Padgette, and Shirley Long, all of Fayetteville. Memorial donations may be made to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Rd., Union City, GA 30291, or the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square, Ste. B., Fayetteville, GA 30215. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Marjorie Leggett Jackson, 92, Fayetteville, died Nov. 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Walter Ellison Jackson, Fayetteville. A private memorial service will be held later. Survivors include a daughter, Annette Jackson and Buddy Ashurst, Fayetteville; granddaughters, Wendy Vaughan Snead, Greenville, S.C., and Robin Hurd, Fayetteville; great-grandchildren, Jacqueline Walker, Loganville, Robby and Luke Hurd, Fayetteville, Georgia Snead, Anita Snead, Whitney Snead, Blythe Snead, and Lauren Snead, Greenville, S.C.; and great-great grandchildren, McKinley Walker, Peyton Walker, Riley Cate Walker, and Kyndal Walker, all of Loganville. Memorial donations may be made to Methodist Home for Children Foundation, 1041 Washington St., Raleigh, N.C. 27605. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Nina Brink Gonzales, 82, Sequin, Texas, died on Nov. 26, 2007. She was born Feb. 3, 1925 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, USSR, daughter of Eduard and Olga Horbatkova Brink. During World War II she was captured by the German Army to work as forced labor and was living in Stuttgart, Germany during the height of the Allied bombing. After the war she worked as clerk typist for the United States Army motor pool in Germany. Here she met Eli Gonzales to whom she was married from 1949 to 1972. She became a United States citizen in 1954 and held several secretarial positions. She was retired from the United States Postal Service in 1983. Services were at the Earthman Funeral Home, Baytown, Texas with interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Janette and Michael Barrow, Sequin, Texas, and Elaine and Philip Sullivan, Peachtree City; and grandsons, Brian Barrow and Mark Barrow, both of Austin, Ryan Sullivan of the United States Air Force Academy, Colo., and Timothy Sullivan, Peachtree City, Ga. Earthman Funeral Home, Baytown, Texas, was in charge.

Volona Saxon Thomas, 92, Peachtree City, died Nov. 27, 2007. She was born Nov. 23,1915 in Bowdon. Graveside services were at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Sally Oakes officiating. Survivors include sons, James D. "Don" and Barbara Thomas, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Stanley E. and Susan Thomas, Peachtree City; sisters, Mauveneen Clary, Douglasville, Verma Farlow, East Point, and Boyce Alsabrook, LaGrange; grandchildren, Jeffrey Thomas, Kellie Healy, and Adam Thomas; and great-grandchildren, Gabriella Healy, Jacob Healy, Issa Healey Michel "Mikey" Healy, Katelynn Thomas, Regan Thomas, and Eliana Thomas. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.