Charles Leon “Bud” Sheets, 72, of Hampton, formerly of Fayetteville, died Oct. 1, 2007. He was born in Delaware County, Ind.

Elfora Elizabeth Osborne Gardner, Fayetteville, died Sept. 12, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Carson Gardner, two brothers, and three sisters. She was an active supporter of the Republican Party, had been Republican of the Year, and a Republican delegate representing Georgia. She was a supporter of Billy Graham Ministries for over 50 years. She was famous for her Better Boy tomatoes and "Liz" mint drink. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Linda Kay Gardner Jones, Virginia; grandchildren, Paul "Jay" Austin Jones III, Locust Grove, Kristin and Julian Majia, Atlanta, and Courtney and Jay Beckham, Stockbridge; great-grandchildren, Anna Ruth Jones, Paul Austin Jones IV, and Hanna Lynn Jones, all of Locust Grove; a great-great-grandchild, Harmony Jones; a brother, Clifton Berkley Osborne, Ocala, Fla.; and a sister, Revenal "Rae" Dance, Burlington, N.C. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Morton "M. G." Sutton, 66, Tyrone, died Sept. 13, 2007. He was born July 20, 1941 in Neosho County, Kan. He enjoyed golfing and his beloved Westie, Bagger. A private family service was at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, Tyrone, with the Rev. Victor Galier and Deacon Bill Hampton, celebrants. Survivors include his wife, Rita Sutton, Tyrone; sons, Bret and Sarah Sutton, and Patrick John; a daughter, Stasi and Steve Stansbury; a sister, Sandra Holman; grandchildren, Austin, Emma, Addison, Samantha, and Zachary; mother-in-law, Nancy Pifer; brother-in-law, Lou and Susan Ventriglia; nephews, Chris and Court Holman; and nieces, Shayla and Elyse. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, 211 Kirkley Road, Tyrone, GA 30290. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Bobbie Neal Sparks, 66, Tyrone, died Sept. 16, 2007. He was born Oct. 5, 1940 in Kodak, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lillian Sparks, and his wife, Karol. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City with Minister Greg Marksberry officiating. Survivors include children, Missy and Bob Litzinger, Waynesville, Ohio, and Beth and Courtney Bledsoe, Irvine, Ky.; brother, Larry and Charlene Sparks, Careyville, Tenn.; stepchildren, Wendy and Greg Scherer, Bill and Tina Wandersee, Wynnae Cooper, and Amy Reeves. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Velma Langley, 93, Fayetteville, died Sept. 17, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy W. Langley. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Gary Boyd officiating. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Stockbridge. Survivors include a son, William J. and Charlene Langley, Jacksonville, Fla.; daughters, Elle L. Thompson, Fayetteville, and Peggy L. and John Aydlett, Perry; grandchildren, Tim and Linda Langley, Fresno, Calif., Luanne and Rocky McGinnis, Sevierville, Tenn., Susan and Scott McLean, and Brad and Laurie Langley, all of Jacksonville, Fla.; Allison and Brett Horne, Whitehall, Ark., Lynne and Neal Nelson, Fayetteville; and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Christian City, 7340 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Lucy Lee Renegar Mason, 66, Fayetteville, formerly of Russell, Ky., died Sept. 18, 2007. She was born Sept. 11, 1941 in Ironton, Ohio. Services were at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating. Survivors include her husband, Everett James Mason Jr., Ashland, Ky.; sons, Everett James and Sheree Mason III, Timothy Lee and Stephanie Mason, and David York and Michelle Mason; grandchildren, Brandon Lee Mason, Patrick James Mason, Kelsey Leigh Mason, Jessica Ann Mason, and Chase Trae Mason; and a sister, Nancy Alice Wiggins. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Ruth Carson, Brooks, died Sept. 18, 2007. She was born in Carroll County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Carson. She was a member of Brooks Christian Church. Graveside services were at the Brooks Memorial Cemetery with Minister Paul Carrier officiating. Survivors include a son, Billy Carson, Brooks, a grandson, Jared Carson, Macon; granddaughter, Amanda and Charlie Johnson, Seymour, Tenn.; great-grandsons, Luke Charles Johnson, and Brock William Johnson, both of Seymour, Tenn.; and a sister, Nell Filman, Thomaston. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, was in charge.

Susan Marie Starks, 63, Peachtree City, died Sept. 20, 2007. She was born Sept. 11, 1944 in Schenectady County, N.Y. Survivors include a son, Michael William Starks, Oregon; daughters, Kimberly Ann Starks and Rhonda Marie Starks, both of Oregon; grandchildren, Melissa Starks, Justin Starks, and Luc Starks; sisters, Billie Jo Haas, Fayetteville, and Barbara Ann Claffee, Long Polk, Calif.; former husband, Bob Starks; a nephew, Stephen Fisher; and nieces, Kelly Fisher and Debbie Haas. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Virginia Weldon McElroy, 92, Fayetteville, died Sept. 20, 2007. She was born Sept. 10, 1915 in Woolsey, Fayette County, and was delivered by her father, a country doctor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John B. and Ethel Hodnett Weldon, her husband of 53 years, whom she married in 1940, Clark Howell McElroy Sr., a daughter, Eleanor Hodnett McElroy Jackson, and grandsons, Christopher Weldon Windham, and Clark Howell McElroy III. She was a stay-at-home mother to four children, living in the same house for over 60 years. She was the first Girl Scout Troup leader in Fayette County, and a faithful member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. She was loved so dearly that a grandson and three great-granddaughters bear her name. She was always interested in the world around her and was a member of The Study Club in Atlanta, traveling to Europe, Hawaii, and throughout the United States. She read her newspaper daily and worked the crossword puzzle and Jumble. She was famous for her caramel cakes and homemade biscuits. Services were at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include a son, Howell and Pat McElroy; daughters, Janet and Jerry Windham, Susie and Glen Davis; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Joseph Lowry White, 85, Fayetteville, died Sept. 20, 2007. He had served in the United States Navy in World War II in the Pacific Theatre.

Jack Conard, 90, Peachtree City, died Sept. 8, 2007. He was raised near Rossville, Ill, son of the late Jonah and Mabel Conard.

Mary Ellen Ross Wilder, 68, Sharpsburg, died Sept. 9, 2007. She was born Dec. 31, 1938 in Rockingham, N. C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred R. and Nellie W. Ross, and a brother, Kenneth B. Ross. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with Rick Witter officiating. Interment was at Mt. Herman Baptist Church Cemetery, Eden, N.C. Survivors include her husband, James H. Wilder, Sharpsburg; sons, James A. and Amy Wilder, Oak Ridge, N. C., Richard R. and Donna Wilder, Florence, S.C., Kelvin G. Wilder, Newnan, and Jeffrey D. and Allison Wilder, Tyrone; daughters, Carol A. Wilder, Luthersville, and Tressie L. and Charles Colehour, Sharpsburg; a brother, Freddie R. Ross, Oklahoma City, Okla.; her twin sister, Rose R. Barber, McLeansville, N.C.; grandchildren, Christopher R. Wilder, Rachel L. Wilder, Seth D. Wilder, Benjamin R. Wilder, Bradley K. Wiley, Corey L. Wiley, James T. Wiley, Isaac R. Wilder, Mary-Margaret E. Wilder, Ashley R. Wilder, and Mason H. Wilder, and grand dog, Madison. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Lois Dobbs, 70, Fayetteville, died Sept. 9, 2007. She was a warm selfless and boundlessly generous soul. She loved to see her granddaughter cheer and never missed a hockey game her grandson played in. She never let the referees get away with a bad call. A private memorial service was held. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, a sweetheart from high school, Robert L. Dobbs, Fayetteville; sons, Gregory and Emily Dobbs, and Douglas and Julie Dobbs; grandchildren, JoAnna Dobbs, and Michael Dobbs; and brothers, Robert McFarland, Donny McFarland, and Roy McFarland. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Dolores Fay McMichen, 67, Jonesboro, Fayette County, died Sept. 20, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell McMichen Sr. She loved her family, two cats and enjoyed wildlife. Graveside services were at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Jonesboro. Survivors include sons, James Russell and Felicidad McMichen Jr., Dallas, Ga., and David Lynn and Bernadeth McMichen, Douglasville; a daughter, Donne Rene and Michael Bowlden, Butler, nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Alvin A. and Jane Wallace Jr., Whitesburg; and sisters, Gloria "Jan" Walker, Sharpsburg, and Malline W. Overstreet, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Gloria D. Hawkes, 83, Fayetteville, died Sept. 11, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe T. Hawkes. She was longtime member of the Peachtree City First Baptist Church and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Services were at the Peachtree City First Baptist Church with Chaplain Howard Tisdale officiating. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Athens. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Y. and David Elster, Fayetteville; and grandchildren, Michael Elster, and Melissa Elster. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Ruby S. Kitchens, 83, Ocilla, died Sept. 9, 2007. She was born Dec. 12, 1923 in Fayetteville, daughter of Martin L. and Lois Drennan Stubbs. She was a 1940 graduate of Fayette County High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jimmy" Kitchens, and two sisters. She was a former resident of Atlanta and was employed by Lay's Potato Chip, National Biscuit Company, Sears Roebuck and Company, and Modern Fibers in Fitzgerald. She was also a homemaker, and helped manage the family farm. Graveside services were at Frank Cemetery, Irwin County, Ga. Survivors include daughters, Elaine and Mayon Paul, Ocilla, Lee and Rick

Minnie Green Wyatt, 91, Fayetteville, died Sept. 13, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil K. Wyatt, and brother, Thomas Green. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Randall Harris officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include sons, Eddie Thomas Wyatt, Brookwood, Ala., Ronald and Judy Wyatt, Senoia, Ray and Mattie Wyatt, Brookwood, Ala., and Darrell and Barbara Wyatt; daughters, Margie and Tony Coppolino, Fayetteville, and

Albert Sterling, Fayetteville, died Sept. 14, 2007. He was born and raised in Wayne County, Miss. He was a graduate of Waynesboro Vocational High School, Alcorn State University, and Roosevelt University. He later attended Covington Theological Seminary, Rossville, Ga., and received a doctorate degree in theology and counseling. He worked for the Chicago Board of Education as a teacher, vice principal, and principal for 38 years, retiring in 1998. He also worked at the Amos Alonzo Stagg Elementary School for five years. Services were at the Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Wood officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Princie Sills Sterling, Fayetteville; a son, Reginald and Kim Sterling, Dallas, Texas; daughter, Trina Sterling, Fayetteville; brothers, Arlee, Donald, John and Edward; and sisters, Juanita, Barbara, Patricia, and Lutricia. Memorial donations may be made to Bellevue Baptist Church, 10700 South Emerald Ave., Chicago, ILL 60628 or Liberty Baptist Church, 1077 Hwy. 314, Riverdale, GA 30296. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Eugene McDonald, 72, Palmetto, died Aug. 27, 2007. He was born Oct. 31, 1934 in Jefferson, Ga. He was the owner of McDonald and Son, Inc. Graveside services were at Cedar Rock Cemetery, Jackson, Ga., with the Rev.Calvin Smith officiating. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances McDonald, Palmetto; a son, Gregory McDonald, Palmetto; and a brother, Wayne McDonald, Gibson. Memorial donations can be made to American Diabetes Association, One Corporate Square, Ste. 127, Atlanta, GA 30329.

Cortland Rice Lowe, 80, Peachtree City, died Sept 1, 2007. He was born Sept. 30, 1926 in Albany, Ga., son of John Harvey and Anne Lowe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan "Jodi" Lowe, 1999, and brothers, William Lowe, Charles Ferguson, and John Ferguson. He was graduated from Georgia Tech in 1950 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was retired from the W.R. Grace & Company after a 34 year career. He went on to work as a real estate auctioneer on St. George Island and established Lowe Realty in Tallahassee, Fla., in 1990. A memorial service was held at the Oglethorpe Hill chapel. Survivors include his children, Cortland and Gloria Lowe Jr., Karen Lowe and Bill Evans, and Mark Wilbanks; grandchildren, Cortland Lowe III, Jonathan Lowe, Russ Evans, Mallory Evans, and Constance "Cotton" Lowe. H. M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, was in charge.

Michael "Mike" E. Dunn, 73, Fayetteville, died Sept. 6, 2007. He was born July 27, 1934, son of Charles Winston and Marie Ann Townley Dunn. He was graduated from Russell High School, East Point, and helped organize Russell High reunion and luncheons. He had served in the United States Coast Guard. He worked in the paint industry and later for Tri-City Realty and Prudential Realty. He was a member of the Ben Hill Masonic Lodge, and the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. He loved coaching girls church league softball and they won several first place trophies. He loved people and tried to put a smile on their faces. Services were at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland and the Rev. Bob Partridge officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Pat Dunn, Fayetteville; children, Mark Dunn, Newnan, Lisa and Norman Smith, Mableton, and Kim and Mike Lashley, Stockbridge; grandchildren, Benjamin, Tyler, Alicia and Olivia Smith; great-granddaughters, Bonnie and Lilly; and a brother, Ronald and Iris Dunn, Ocala, Fla. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Bennie Reid Morris Sr., 77, Fayetteville, died Sept. 7, 2007. He was raised in Atlanta. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elisha and Annie Mae Morris, and a sister, Christine Spratlin. He served in the United States Army in World War II, and was stationed in Paris. He was an entrepreneur, owning five day-care centers until 1990. He lobbied diligently for child care laws and rights. In 1970 he moved his family to Fayetteville and his children were all graduated from the Fayette County schools. He was active in the Booster Club and the Fayette County Optimist Club for many years. He had great character and dignity, and was highly thought of by his peers and community. A memorial service is today, September 12, at the Carl J. Mowell chapel at 4 p.m. The Rev. John Prater will officiate. Survivors include his wife, Elaine C. Morris, Fayetteville; sons, Bennie R. and Kim Morris Jr., Tennessee, Randy and Sherri Morris, Fayetteville, and Ricky Morris, Hampton; daughters, Saundra and Albert Kellum, Senoia, and Becky and David Stoughton, Hampton; stepsons, Gary O'Bryan, Atlanta, and Wade and Christina O'Bryan, Fayetteville; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim and Monty Morris, Gay: and a sister, Bernice Woodham, Douglasville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

James Patrick Dutton, 78, Fayetteville, died Sept. 7, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Jane Cannon, and Marion Casper. A private memorial service was held at Camp Memorial Park Cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Doris E. Dutton, Fayetteville; sons, Jim and Patricia Dutton, and Bill and Toni Dutton, all of Fayetteville, and Tom Dutton, East Point; daughters, Ann and Mike Hubbard, Plover, Wisc., and Laurie and Chuck Boothe, Locust Grove; grandchildren, Jill and Ross Ballard, Madison, Wisc., Kristin Hubbard, Stevens Point, Wisc., Nick Hubbard, Minneapolis, Minn., Erin Dutton, Atlanta, Jessica Dutton, Denver, Matt and Jennifer Williams, Ft. Campbell, Ky., Mallory Williams, Newnan, Mandi Woodruff, Athens, Alex Woodruff, Locust Grove, Alexis Dutton, Gregory Dutton and Drew Dutton, all of Fayetteville; great-grandchildren, Aliza William, and Graham Ballard; brothers, Tom and Marlene Dutton, Brookfield; and sisters, Catherine Moran, Nashotah, Wisc, and Betty Beyers, Brookfield, Wisc. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Hope Hurley Keldie, 48, Fayetteville, died tragically in an automobile accident alongside her daughter, Onida Cooper, two month-old grandson, Jadin Cooper and companion, Michael Miller on Aug. 16, 2007 in Madison County, Ky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Keldie. She was owner and operator of TML Painting, Inc., in Fayetteville. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include her mother, Florence Selby, Augusta; daughter, Niki and Steven Monk, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Kailey and Shane Monk, Fayetteville; and a brother, Mike and Molly Hurley, Molena. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Humane Society, P.O. Box 244, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Onida Hope Cooper, 17, Fayetteville, died in a tragic automobile accident along with her two month-old son, Jadin Cooper, mother, Hope Hurley Keldie, and friend, Michael Miller. She was a student at Fayette County High School. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Survivors include her husband, Richard Dale Cooper, Fayetteville; father, Martin Dale Wabindato, Michigan; a sister, Niki and Steven Monk, Fayetteville; grandmother, Florence Selby, Augusta, uncle, Mike and Molly Hurley, Molena; and a niece and nephew, Kailey and Shane Monk, Fayetteville. Memorial donations may be made to the Fayette County Humane Society, P. O. Box 244, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Minnie V. Baker, 95, LaGrange, formerly of Hapeville and Peachtree City, died Aug. 16, 2007. She was born July 5, 1912 in Coffee County, Tenn. She had a gift of hospitality and loved to entertain people, often the graduating members of Delta Air Line Flight Attendant classes. A celebration of life service was at Grace Evangelical Church with the Rev. Bruce Heel officiating. Private graveside services were held at Westview Cemetery Survivors include children, Van and Nancy Baker, Barnesville, and the Rev Father Ron and Nancy Clemmer, Hogansville; grandchildren, Ashley Baker, Heflin, Ala., Michael and Amy von Borstel, Woodstock, and Jeff and Karen Harper, Gautier, Miss.; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Airline Personnel, 136 Providence Road, Fayetteville, GA 30215. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Carol Jeannette Camp Campbell, 56, Jonesboro, died Aug. 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Kirk Campbell, mother, Vivian W. Randall, stepfather, Fred Elihu Randall, and father, Odia Ray Camp. A memorial service will be this Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, 11 a.m., at the First Christian Church, Jonesboro, with Pastor Wade Hall officiating. Survivors include sons, Joseph Campbell, Wesley and Jennifer Campbell, and Jay Scott Campbell; grandchildren, Kirk, Aaron, and Anne Campbell; brothers, Stanley and Wanda Camp, Temple, Ga., and Kenneth R. and Carolyn Camp, Douglasville; sisters, Joyce and Randy Waits, Fayetteville, and Gail and Gary Chambers, Carrollton. Cremation Society of the South at Eagle's Landing was in charge.

Stephen Oscar Moore, 86, Fayetteville, died Aug. 22, 2007. He was born Jan. 24, 1921 in Comanche County, Kansas. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and served in World War II. He worked for Day Ford Company, retiring as general manager in 1986. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with the Rev. David Hughes officiating. Interment with military honors were at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruby Haskins Moore; a son, Gary Stephen and Linda Moore, Fayetteville a granddaughter, Jennifer and Captain Steven McMenamin, Shreveport, La.; and a sister, Lois Tate, Kansas.

Grady M. "Mike" Couch Sr., 50, Fayetteville, died Aug. 22, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Angela "Dee-Dee" Couch. Services were at Tri-County Baptist Church, Senoia, with the Rev. Ronald Whitlock officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include sons, Grady M. Couch Jr., Miami, Fla., Christepher L. and Debra Couch, Hampton, Frank Couch, and Joshua Couch, both of New Hampshire; grandchildren, Christine Nickol Couch, and James Hunter Couch, both of Hampton, and Isabella Marie Couch, Miami, Fla.; brothers, Larry and Patricia Couch, Peachtree City, Tony and Doris Couch, Temple, and Merrell Couch Jr., Sharpsburg; sisters, Thelma and Charles Allen, Fayetteville, Pam and Jim Pugh, Newnan, and Berta and Tommy Eskew, Turin; and a half-brother, Timmy Landrum, Palmetto. Memorial donations may be made to The ALS Association, Development Dept., 27001 Agoura Rd., Ste. #150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Nicole P. Phillips, 29, Peachtree City, died Aug. 23, 2007. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Keith Moore and the Rev. Nathaniel Jackson officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her son, Judah Truitt, Peachtree City; mother, Patricia Houston, Peachtree City; stepfather, Luther Houston, Knoxville, Tenn.; father, Arnett Phillips, Miami, Fla.; brothers, Joshua Houston, and Reuben Houston, both of Peachtree City, and Carlos Ramon Houston, Decatur; maternal grandmother, Earlene Jones, Miami, Fla.; uncles, Morris Jones, San Francisco, Calif., and Joseph Jones, Miami; aunts, Mavis Clayton, Smyrna, Janice Jackson, Linda Jones, and Shelia Phillips, all of Miami; and a niece, Jasmine Houston. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.