Scott Robert Johnston, 28, Lake Mary, Fla., formerly of Peachtree City, died Oct. 28, 2007. He was born Nov. 20, 1978 in Red Bank, N. J. He spent his early years growing up in Matawan, N. J., before moving to Peachtree City with his family in 1992. He attended McIntosh High School and the Delta Connection Flight Academy in Sanford, Fla. where there he earned his private, instrument, commercial and multi-engine licenses as well as CF l and CF ll flight instruction ratings. He was employed as a flight instructor with Epic Aviator in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. Memorial services were at Peachtree City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chuck Hodges officiating. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Susan Johnston, Peachtree City; a brother, Robby Johnston, Eatonton; and grandmother, Leone Johnston, Peachtree City. Memorial donations may be made to Angel Flight Southeast, Director of Fund Development, 8864 Airport Blvd., Leesburg, FL 34788. National Cremation Society, Oviedo, Fla., was in charge.

Verna Pacelli, 67, Peachtree City, died Nov. 1, 2007. She had worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant, six of those years were spent working for Southland Nursing Home, Peachtree City. A lover of animals, she often supported the Humane Society. A memorial service will be Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 at 2 p.m. It will be at 108 St. Albans Way, Peachtree City. Survivors include a special friend of 26 years, Nancy Fulmer, Peachtree City; a brother, the Rev. Andrew and Sonia DeRier, Maine; and nephews, Andrew Wayne DeRier, and Sterling Paul DeRier. The family would like to thank Fayette Senior Services for their support and special thanks to Dave Meaders. Memorial donations may be made to Fayette Senior Services, 390 Lee Street, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Donnell I. Bender, 72, Peachtree City, and Pompano Beach, Fla., died Nov. 3, 2007. He was born and raised in Dearborn, Mich. He was graduated with a B.A. and M.A. degrees in education and psychology from Michigan Sate University. He worked as a school psychologist for the Grand Rapids Public school in Michigan, until his retirement in 1994. A funeral mass was at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with interment of cremains in Florida. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Janet Bender, Peachtree City; a son, Kevin and Mary Grace Bender, Peachtree City; a daughter, Diane Bender and Brian Twet, Mesa Ariz.; and grandchildren, Jacob Bender and Malia Bender. He loved hearing his grandchildren call him "Poppie." Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Dr. Raymond L. Scott, 79, Fayetteville, died Nov. 4, 2007. He was born Dec. 15, 1927 in Collingdale, Pa. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert. He

Helen Teague, 83, Fayetteville, died Nov. 6, 2007. She was born July 27, 1924 in Fayette County, daughter of William Russ and Uris Harrell Cooper. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ray Teague, a daughter, Brenda McKowen, and a brother, Jimmy Cooper. She was a charter member of the Fayette County Historical Society and the Fayette County Business Women's Association. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Evans officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.

Roy Stockard, 86, Fayetteville, died Nov. 6, 2007. He was retired from Ford Motor Co., with 35 years of service. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Paul Carrier and Pastor Dennis Glenn officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include his wife, Edna McEwen Stockard; stepsons, Alan and Elvina McEwen, and Mark and Beth McEwen; and grandchildren, Michael McEwen, David McEwen, Amanda McEwen, and Kelly McEwen. Memorial donations may be made to the Christ Church at Whitewater. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Barbara Fay Matthews Campbell, 72, Fayetteville, died Nov. 7, 2007. She was retired from Piedmont Hospital with 16 years of service as an O. R. tech before moving to St. George Island, Fla. Prior to her illness of ovarian cancer, she volunteered weekly at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. A mass was held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The family will gather at St. George Island to celebrate her life in late November. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Patrick Campbell; children, Paula May, Troy May, Billie Sloss, Trish Milner, and Sandra Tonkinson; grandchildren, Alexandra Huguelet, Kelly Huguelet, and Whitney Huguelet, Stephanie May, Christina May, Amanda Sloss, Glenn Milner, Scott Milner, and Carson Milner, and Kel Tonkinson; and a sister, Deanna Voshell. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Journey Hospice, 138 Peach Drive, McDonough, GA 30253. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Charles Coppolino Sr., 81, Morrow, died Nov. 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Coppolino, his parents, and a brother, Angelo Coppolino.

Karen Leigh Shira Isherwood, 36, Newnan, died Oct. 28, 2007. She was born March 14, 1971 in Atlanta. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Shira, maternal grandfather, James D.

Elizabeth Camp, 92, Sharpsburg, died Nov. 3, 2007. She was born May 23, 1915 in Sharpsburg, daughter of Earnest and Annie North Wynn. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Camp, who was the county tax commissioner for over 40 years. After he died in 1978, she became tax commissioner until an election was held in 1979. Graveside services were at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Watson Mills officiating. Survivors include her sons, Tom Camp, and Joe Camp, both of Sharpsburg; and grandchildren, William North Camp, and Royce Joseph Camp.

Aubrey Earl "Sonny" Shaddix Jr., 74, Newnan, died Nov, 5, 2007. He was born July 12, 1933 in Coweta County, son of Aubrey Earl and Mattie Mae Burks Shaddix Sr., He was graduated from Grantville High School and attended DeKalb Community College. He served in the United States Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict. He spent his entire professional career in law enforcement and security services. He served as a trooper with the Georgia State Patrol for 25 years and a federal marshal at the Lewis R. Morgan Federal Building and the United States Court House, Newnan. He was dedicated to the ministries of Northside Baptist Church where he was a charter member and had served as a deacon Sunday School teacher. He had recently been awarded a 50-year service pin for commitment to the Bigham Masonic Lodge, Moreland. Services were at the Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian Carroll and the Rev. Dr. Bob Helton officiating. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Smith Shaddix, Newnan; children, DeeAnna Robertson, Todd and Kelly Shaddix, Randy Garrett, and Jana and William Miles; grandchildren Serena Robertson, Kayley Robertson, Kaitlyn Robertson, Tyler Yeager, Kamron Bunn, Kyle Long, Will Miles, and Ally Miles. Memorial donations may be made to the Northside Baptist Church ministries, 3070 Hwy. 29, North, Newnan, GA 30263.

Donald Arelim Walters, 79, Newnan, died Nov. 5, 2007. He was born Dec. 7, 1927 in Atlanta, son of Scott and Mae Belle Hogan Walters Sr., He grew up in East Point, and was graduated from Russell High School. He was graduated from the University of Georgia where he was president of the Chi Phi fraternity and member of the Gridiron Society. He remained active in fraternity activities throughout his life especially the years he lived in Shelton, Conn. While living there, he worked as a health benefits consultant for the Benefits Corp. of America. He loved singing and was past president of the Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut. After retirement and returning to Coweta County, he became a member of the Masterworks Community Chorale and attended the First United Methodist Church of Newnan. Services were at the Higgins Hillcrest chapel with the Rev. Dr. Med Roach officiating. Interment was at College Park Cemetery. Survivors include daughter, Claudia Leigh and Timothy Paul Grady, Woodruff, S. C.; a brother, Scott Walters Jr., East Point; and a sister, Frances W. and Carl Harrison, Fayetteville.

Ruby Lucille Eppes Sellmer, 90, Peachtree City, died Oct. 22, 2007. She was born Nov. 29, 1916 in San Augustine, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Sellmer. Memorial services were at First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City with Pastor David Miller officiating. Survivors include sons, John and Linda Sellmer, Peachtree City, Tom and Joanne Robben Sellmer, all of Peachtree City, and Bill and Mary Sellmer, Tampa, Fla.; grandchildren, Curt Sellmer, Kim and Greg Johnson, Ashley and Bart Nelson, Holly and Jeff Bailey, Lindsey Sellmer and Mike Wortley, and Tyler Sellmer; great-grandchildren, Olivia Bailey, Sophie Bailey, Lainey Johnson, Nicole Inch, Grant Johnson, and Chase Johnson. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City, 206 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

John Lucak, Peachtree City, died Oct. 24,2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Fedor Lucak. He was a veteran of the United States Army in World War II. He was retired from Delta Air Lines, and had played saxophone in the Gene Krupa band. Services were at the Yurch Funeral Home with interment at St. Theodosius Cemetery, Brooklyn, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ragle Lucak, Peachtree City; children, John and Barbara Lucak Jr.; and Bradley and Kim Lucak and Christopher and Harum Lucak; grandchildren, Stuart, Daniel, Andrew, and Thomas; and a brother, Peter. Yurch Funeral Home, Parma, Ohio, was in charge.

Neal Thomas Evans, 63, Fayetteville, died Oct. 27, 2007. He was born July 10, 1944 in Spalding County. He was preceded in death by his father, Neal Evans, his mother, Hazel Jackson Coggins, a son, Neal Thomas Evans Jr., and stepfather, Audrey Coggins. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dr. Doug Burrell and the Rev. Ralph Deveraux officiating. Interment was at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Jonesboro. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn B. Evans, Fayetteville; a daughter, Betty Sue and Jerrell Slack, Griffin; stepsons, Harold and Jane Leath, and Marcus and Sonia Leath, all of Griffin, and Chris and Shay Leath, Locust Grove; a stepdaughter, Yvette Leath Paulk, Jacksonville, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Mollie Yarsinske, 101, Tyrone, died Oct. 28, 2007. She was born Dec. 28,1905. She was an active member of The Rock Baptist Church for over 20 years. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Lendell Ainsworth officiating. Interment was at College Park Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Ray Yarsinske, Menola, N.Y.; daughters, Sybil Levan, and Joyce Seales, both of Tyrone, and Anita and Richard Christiansen, Highland, Utah; a sister, Eunice Bryant, Andalusia, Ala.; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Daniel J. Lakly, 65, Peachtree City, died Oct. 29, 2007. He was born Aug. 8, 1942 in Forest Hills, Pa. He joined the United States Navy in 1959 serving aboard the USS Howard D. Crow. He was stationed outside Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was discharged in 1963 and served in the Merchant Marines. He moved to Peachtree City in 1978. He won his first city council seat in1986 and served until 1987. He served on the Fayette County Board of Commissioners from 1988 to 1992. He served as a Georgia state representative from 1992 to 1998, and again 2004 until the present. He was a member of the Peachtree City Kiwanis.

Buell R. Whitlock, Fayetteville, died Oct. 31, 2007. He was preceded in death by a son, Brian K. Whitlock, and a brother, Al Whitlock. Services were at Liberty Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Wood and the Rev. Dan Houston officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte T. Whitlock, Fayetteville; children, Tracee Whitlock, Jeffery Buell Whitlock, and Tina Whitlock, all of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Aaron Whitlock, Brian Whitlock II, all of Fayetteville; mother-in-law, Margaret Tarpley, Jonesboro; a sister-in-law, Faye Whitlock, Birmingham, Ala.; a brother, H. M. and Denise Tarpley, Cape Sandblast, Fla.; nieces and nephews, Amy Phifer, and Ken Whitlock, both of Birmingham, and Jessica Tarpley, Hal Tarpley, and Brett Tarpley, off of Cape Sandblast. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Jack L. Conduff, Peachtree City, died Oct. 31, 2007. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Jaycees in Miamisburg, Ohio, where he served as president. In 1966 he received the Outstanding Service Award to Chapter and Community, and in 1968 he received the Appreciation Award for Devoted Effort. He was retired from NCR with 42 years of Service. Memorial services were at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev John Weber, the Rev. Miriam Beecher, and intern Pauline Pezzino officiating. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Conduff, Peachtree City; a brother, Ed and Vicky Conduff, Kennesaw; and a sister, Karleen Luce, North Carolina. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Nancy Johnson Stone, 92, Fayetteville, formally of College Park, died Nov. 1, 2007. She was born Oct. 21, 1915 in Gwinnett County. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Stone in 1988. She was orphaned at an early age, and spent her formative years at the Vashti School in Thomasville. After returning to the Atlanta area, she settled in College Park where she met her husband. Together they co-founded Harris-Stone Cleaners in 1946 and ran the business for the next 30 years. She was fond of saying that when their daughter was born, her husband drove her to Piedmont Hospital in their only means of transportation, the laundry van. She was a lifelong member of College Park First Baptist Church. She enjoyed her family, being a homemaker, and working in her yard.

Mary Diane Daniel, 72, Fayetteville, died Nov. 2, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gordon Daniel. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Dan Rice officiating. Interment was at Hillcrest Cemetery, East Point. Survivors include sons, Richard Daniel, Marietta, Charles and Susan Daniel, Lawrenceville, Tim Daniel, Athens, Jeff and Paula Daniel, Milledgeville, and Matthew Daniel, Cumming; a daughter, Lynn and Kelly Briant, Fayetteville; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill and Sally Gardner; and a sister, Elizabeth and Dennis Salvtore. Memorial donations may be given to the Hillcrest Cemetery Memorial Association at www.hillcrest.graves.org. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Myrtle Hammond Pierce, 93,Newnan, died Oct. 17,2007. She was born Dec. 22, 1913 in Carroll County to the late Robert Wesley and Mattie Lou Warren Hammonds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack King Pierce. She was retired from Playtex in Newnan, and was a member of Unity Baptist Church.

Elaine Le Gate Brannan, 85, Fairburn, died Oct. 19, 2007. She was born March 5, 1922 in Galveston County, Texas. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Milton Burgess. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Calvin Smith officiating. Survivors include a son, William T. "Buzzy" and Linda Le Gate Jr., Galveston, Texas; a daughter, Silvia Benedetti, Fairburn; grandchildren; Brent A. Benedetti, Jonesboro, Bart M. Benedetti, Fairburn, Melissa Ann LeGate Haden, Woodlands, Texas, Jason T. Le Gate, Los Angeles, Jaime Sue LeGate, Dallas, Texas, Kimberly Ann Le Gate, and Scotty E. Le Gate, both of Galveston, Texas; great-grandchildren, Brett Benedetti, Brittany Benedetti, Ally Haden, and Bella Rose Haden. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Sarah Pauline Rainey,73, Newnan, died Oct. 21, 2007. She was born April 24, 1934 to the late Roy Jefferson and Lillian Clark Hinesley in Sargent, Ga. She was also preceded in death by two infant brothers. She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She worked for many years for the Newnan Housing Authority and was devoted caseworker for the Georgia Department of Family and Children's Services. She retirement years were spent enjoying family and being "Nanee" to her grandchildren. She also enjoyed camping trips to the beach and mountains with her husband. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Floyd Tenney officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, George Eugene Rainey; children, Don and Sybil Rainey, and Harriett and Slade Ward, Panama City Beach, Fla.; Grandchildren, Brad Rainey, Karen Rainey, Heather Rainey and Jennifer Rainey, all of Newnan, and Chase Penny, Cody Penny, Chris Ward, Roxanne Ward, and Robin Cooper, all of Panama City Beach, Fla.; sisters, Alma H. Peek, and Omogene H. Hardigree, both of Newnan; and childhood friend, Kitty Hendrix. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Richard Leland Jones, 57, Newnan, died Oct. 22, 2007. He was born Aug. 5, 1950 in Atlanta, son of Jammie H. and Daisy Lamar Jones. He was a firefighter with the City of Atlanta for 25 years until his retirement in 2000. Memorial services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with Chris North officiating. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Byrd Jones, Newnan; children, Norman Tyler Jones, Tyrone, and Anna "Micki" Byrnes, Senoia; siblings, Thomas Jones, Palmetto, and Joel Jones, Cedar Bluff, Ala.; and a grandchild, Sophia Joyce Byrnes. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 N. W. 9th Ave., Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Charles Thomas Hefner, 70, Sharpsburg, died Oct. 29, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Nancy Garrett Hefner. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan. Survivors include his wife, Rose Hefner, Sharpsburg; daughters, Molly and David Dillard, Newnan, and Michele and Robert Todd, Carrollton grandchildren, Kacie and Phillip Dingler, DeeAnn Dillard, and Brandy and Wade Todd, all of Newnan; a great-grandson, Nathan Dingler; and sisters, Beulah and O. V. Boatwright, Lakeland, Fla., and Sybil and Leslie Brown, Seattle, Wash. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square, Ste. B., Fayetteville, GA 30215. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Mildred Elease Howard, 79,Cobb County, died Oct. 29, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Howard. Graveside services were at Kennesaw Memorial Park.

Virginia L. Ballard, 92, Fayetteville, died Oct. 5, 2007. She was the daughter of Arvin and Eula Lindler Lamb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ballard, and a son, Travis Ballard. She had worked in the cafeteria at Fayette County High School for 10 years. She was a member of Inman United Methodist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Royeese Stowe officiating. Interment was at the Unman United Methodist cemetery. Survivors include a son, Forrest and Sara Ballard, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Deborah Morris, Danny Ballard, Kim Bradford, Kay Young, Visa Thompson, and Tammy McCabe; 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Edna Brown. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Jan Johnson, 78, died Oct. 7, 2007. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Colorado. Survivors include a daughter, Karen and Carl McBride, Fayetteville; grandsons, Tim, Greg, and Jeff McBride; a great-grandson, Justin McBride; a brother, Walter Glen Lesan, Colorado; and sisters, Polly Mullins, California, and Bette Lou Cookson, and Birta Lee Faught, both of Colorado. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Norris Thompson, 46, Fayetteville, died Oct. 14,2007. He shared love and a smile with everyone he met. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Jonesboro. A memorial service was at Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Martin Jones officiating. Survivors include parents, Bru and Paulette Thompson; grandmother, Lillian Norris; brothers, Chris and Jody Thompson; and sisters, Dana Hawkins and Virginia Moore. Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons International, P. O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.