Adam Hardt, 100, Fayetteville, died Dec. 4, 2009. Survivors include a son, Gerald and Nancy Hardt; grandchildren, Cindy, Bill, and Tracy; and great-grandchildren, Jackie and Allison. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Frances Hogue, 88, Fayetteville, formerly of East Point and Christian City, died Dec. 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Russell Hogue, and sisters, Bert Powell and Mae McDonald. Services will be today, Wed. Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Jon Schroeder officiating. Interment will be at College Park Cemetery. She was a longtime employee of Macy's Department Store, retiring after 25 years of service.

Martha Jean Durrah, formerly of Newnan, died Nov. 9, 2009. She was born Dec. 24, 1931and was the fifth of nine children. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillie B. Hill, brothers, J. W., James, Milton, Roosevelt, and Edward, a son-in-law, Jessie Williams, her husband, Clifford Durrah Sr., and a daughter, Shelia. She was an active member of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church.

Joseph Edward Richard, 76, Senoia, died Nov. 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Edward and Beatrice Sullivan Richard Sr., and a sister, Patricia Braganca, Pawtucket, R. I. In 1953 he went to the Airborne Training at Fort Benning, and was then stationed at Fort Bragg, N. C. with the 82nd Airborne. His service to the Panther of the 3/505 Parachute Infantry Regiment and the 3rd Brigade earned him a place as a member of the "All American Chapter" of the retired 82nd Airborne Paratroopers. He worked for 22 years as an HVAC serviceman and after completing his college degree in 1976, began work in Facilities Management, first in the hospital field and the last 12 years of his career at Bryant University in Rhode Island.

Lois Alene Davis, Newnan, died Nov. 12, 2009. She was born Aug. 16, 1931 in Boston, Mass, the 5th child. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Littleton. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on May 15, 1954. She was retired from teaching school after 33 years from the Boston Public School System. She had married Leroy Davis in 1954. Memorial services were at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Newnan. Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Betty C. Duffey, 73, Newnan, died Nov. 15 2009. She was born April 9, 1936 in Fulton County, daughter of the late Hiram and Effie Huska Hunter. Graveside services were at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Joel Whitten officiating. Survivors include sons, Mike and Marcia Duffey, Locust Grove, and Donald and Heather Duffey, Acworth; daughters, Ann and Harold Wilmot, Jackson, Mary and Steve Hoffman, Newnan, and Brenda and Barry Phillips, Newnan; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Fred H. McGonigal, 76, Newnan, formerly of Elmer and Gloucester, N. J., died Nov. 17, 2009. He was a graduate of Gloucester High School, and served 4 years in the United States Navy, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired CRNA who practiced 32 years at Elmer Community Hospital. He was most recently a member of the Peachtree Wind Ensemble. Services will be this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Peachtree Christian Fellowship, 640 Ebenezer Church Rd. Pastor David Liebe will officiate.

Lois Baker Manning, 93, Fayetteville, died Nov. 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lansing Ford Manning. Graveside services were at Chattanooga Memorial Park with the Rev. Burt Jones officiating. Survivors include a son, Lewis "Joe" Manning, Manassas, Va.; daughters, Lansie Manning, Fayetteville, and Mary Crews, St. Mary's, Ga.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruby and William Elay, Red Bank, Tenn. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Lewis A. Welch Jr., 89, Fayetteville, died Nov. 24, 2009. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., to the late L. A. and Luna Dunagan Welch. His family moved to Atlanta shortly after and he has lived in the Metro Atlanta area since. He was a First Sergeant in the United States Army Air Detachment, Army Ordinance 97th Bomb Group for three years and nine months in World War II. After service he joined his father in the grocery business on Sylvan Road and obtained an LLB degree from John Marshall Law School in 1947. He had owned car dealerships beginning in 1965 and most recently Lewis Welch Oldsmobile at Southlake Mall in Morrow. He won many awards while contributing to the local community: Time Magazine Quality Dealer, 1986, MIC Insurance "Outstanding Agency" in 1982, and was Atlanta Metro Auto Dealers Assn. president in 1976. He enjoyed motorcycles, boating, bowling, swimming and vacationing with his family. He was member of New Hope Baptist Church and served as a member of its finance committee, as well as being one of the three trustees.

Michael B. Drane, 63, Peachtree City, died Nov. 24, 2009. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Hayward White Jr., officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Drane, Peachtree City; a son, Ryan H. and Andria Broom, Senoia; daughters, Jennifer L. and Randy Beeken, Cermont, Fla., and Carrie E. Broom, Griffin; and grandchildren, Ryan Patrick Broom, Ethan Joseph Broom, Victoria Lynn Beeken, and Connor Michael Beeken. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Susan W. Sams, 55, Peachtree City, died Nov. 25, 2009. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Minister Paul Carrier officiating. Interment was at College Park Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Danny L. Sams; a son, Andrew Sams, Peachtree City; a daughter, Annah Hand, Fayetteville; grandsons, Mykel Hand, and Devin Hand, both of Fayetteville; a granddaughter, Arianna Hand, Fayetteville; a brother, Mickey and Nickey Whaley, Jasper; a sister, Vickie and Mike Giles, Molena; and parents, James and Doris Whaley, Molena. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Hazel Chrisman Mason, 97, Peachtree City, died Nov. 25,2009. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with interment at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include a son, Skip and Maria Mason, Peachtree City; and a grandson, Bryan Mason, Brooklyn N.Y. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Terry Lee Harmsen, 51, Woodstock, died Nov. 25, 2009. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Jonesboro. Survivors include a son, Matthew Harmsen; daughters, Melissa Harmsen; father, Ernie Harmsen; brothers, Ted, Steve, Noel, and Joel Harmsen; and a sister, Patsy Hanson. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Helen Virginia Hightower, 84, Social Circle, formerly of Griffin, died Nov. 25, 2009. She was a longtime employee of the United Cotton Goods Company and the Dundee Towel Shop. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include a brother, Bobby R. and Patricia Hightower, Brooks; sisters-in-law, Karen Hightower, Social Circle, and Doris Hightower, Walker County. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Chad Landrum, Peachtree City, died Nov. 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claud and Audrey Landrum. He was a 1989 graduate of Campbell of Fairburn High School and was employed by Cooper Lighting in Peachtree City. Memorial services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Kelley Landrum, Peachtree City; daughters, Katie Landrum, Becca Landrum, and Audrey Landrum, all of Peachtree City; and a brother, Alvin and Lee Landrum, Amarillo, Texas. Memorial donations may be made to the Landrum Girls Children's Fund, at the Bank of America, or at any location online. Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn, was in charge.

Memorial services for Helen Doukas, Peachtree City, will be Thursday evening, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at The Cathedral of Christ the King, Sharpsburg. She was part of the Christ the King family for 10 years and was a lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox Church. She had resided with her daughter and family, Stephanie Hale, Father Dan Hale, and Amanda Hale. She has a son, Michael Doukas, in San Diego, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Cornelius "Neil" Den-Harder, Peachtree City, died Nov. 28, 2009. Memorial services will be Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. in the Parrott Funeral Home chapel. Pastor Hank Rast of Heritage Church will officiate. Survivors include is wife, Hylda Den-Harder, Peachtree City; a daughter, Janet and David Waters, Tyrone; a brother, Marius and Donna Den-Harder, Otsego, MIch.; sisters, Martha and Wayne Graves, Dike, Iowa, and Nellie Balkens, Portage, Mich.; and grandchildren, Neilsen Waters, Kinsey Waters, and McCall Waters. Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, Fairburn, was in charge.

Betty Jane Fields Dodd, 83, Fayetteville, died Nov. 15, 2009. Graveside services were at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Dr. Bob Martin officiating. Survivors include her husband, Larry H. Dodd Sr.; a son, Larry H. Dodd Jr., Fayetteville; a daughter, Jana Lou Wynne, Fort Worth, Texas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to The National Parkinson Foundation, Atlanta Chapter, P. O. Box 49416, Atlanta, GA 30359. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Ronald "Ron" LeRoy Albright, 66, Fayetteville, died Nov. 16, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bonnie Albright, and his infant brother. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Allen Mathura officiating.

Avelin "Abbie" K. Starr, 85, Fayetteville, formerly of Tilton, Ga., died Nov. 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert A. Starr. She was employed at Lockheed during world War Il, building B52 bombers. She had also worked at Macy's in Atlanta. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship-Discipleship Sunday School Class.

Elizabeth S. Creel, 86, Fayetteville, died Nov. 20. 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William H. Creel, two brothers, and two sisters. She retired as a department manager at Rich's Department store. She was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship-Discipleship Sunday School Class.

Donajean Sharp, 80, Fayetteville, formerly of Florence S.C., died Nov. 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Wilcox Sharp Jr. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting and dedicated her artistic talents to her family. She was a long time member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Services are today, Wed., Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Justin Kollmeyer officiating. S

Patricia Faye Moore Cason died Nov. 22, 2009. She was born June 27, 1932 and died in Pensacola, Fla., after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Edward B. Cason Jr. Private graveside services will be Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Survivors include children, Russell and Dewye Cason, Peachtree City, Randall Cason, Jonesboro, and Cathy Cason, Pensacola, Fla.; a brother, Robert Moore, Savannah; and a sister, JoAnn DeSha, Chattanooga, Tenn. Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Betty Haltiwanger "Be" Murphy, 88, Fayetteville, died Nov. 22, 2009 after a long illness. She was born May 13, 1921 in Zamboanga Mindanao, Philippines. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilber and Pilar Haltiwanger, a brother, Robert W. Haltiwanger, a sister, Anita D. Wall, and her husband, Wesley Culpepper Murphy. When her father retired from the United States Army they relocated to Ocala, Fla., where she enjoyed cheerleading and kept her award winning swimming at Silver Springs. When her father was recalled to the Army, they moved to East Point in 1941 where she met her husband and moved to his hometown of Fayetteville.

Helen Marion Hogan Hill, 104, Tampa, died Nov. 9, 2009. She was born Nov. 5, 1905 in Fayette County. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Gayden and Nancy Matilda Horton Wilkins, and husbands, Alton P. Hogan, and George H. Hill. She learned to count by helping her mother pay workers for picking cotton on their farm. At 14 she was sent to Georgia State Normal School, Athens, a boarding school that soon became part of the University of Georgia. After World War II, she obtained a teacher's degree from Oglethorpe University, Atlanta.

Elizabeth "Betty" Salisbury Robertson, 86, Fayetteville, died Nov. 11, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Leonard Robertson. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Chuck Chambers officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Park Cemetery, Miami, Fla. Survivors include daughters, Melinda Robertson, and Leigh and Randy Boren, all of Fayetteville; a grandson, John Boren, Fayetteville; and a granddaughter, Ana Leigh Boren, Fayetteville. Memorial donations may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Fund at the Woolsey Baptist Church. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Margaret Jane Ragan, 66, Peachtree City, died Nov. 11, 2009. Memorial services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel. Survivors include a son, Edward C. and Violetta Ragan III; daughters, Lisa and Todd Hedenstrom, Angie Gunter, and Barbara and John Aycox; brothers, Robert Orr, Carl Orr, Fred "Buddy" Sward, and Dean Sward; and eight grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

James Early "Bub" Carden, 83, Woolsey, died Nov. 12, 2009. He was born Dec. 3, 1925 to George Otis and Aubra Gill Carden. He was preceded in death by brothers, Dan Carden, Don Carden, and Dave Carden, and a sister, Louise Fredrickson. He was one of 10 children and was not schooled past third grade in order to help on the family farm. When it came to ailing cars, cows, trucks or tractors, he had an uncanny knack for knowing just what to do to get them going again. He was a mechanic and cattleman by trade, a fun-loving family man, and beloved pillar of his home community of Woolsey.

Cheryl "Sissy" Cartwright, 40, Fayetteville, died Nov. 12, 2009. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Chuck Chambers officiating. Survivors include her husband, Scott Cartwright, Fayetteville; a son, Cory Cartwright, Fayetteville; a sister, Melissa Harden, Fayetteville; parents, Roger and Marie Rhyne, Fayetteville; in-laws, Don and Pam Cartwright, Idaho Springs, Colo.; brother-in-law, Carlton Harden; sister-in-law, Missy Bialoglow, Sharpsburg; and nephews and nieces, C. J. and Hailey Harden, and Deris and Devin Hardin. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Lillian Borst, Fayetteville, died Nov. 14, 2009. A funeral mass was held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church with the Rev. Father Michael McWhorter officiating. Survivors include her husband, John H. Borst Sr., children, Robert Falk, Madaleine Russo, Joyce Wade, Scott Castellaneta, John Henry Borst Jr., and Carol K. Marmey; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.