Brenda Matthews, 62, Fairburn, died Aug. 24, 2007. She was born May 18, 1946 in Fulton County. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Watson E. Mills officiating. Interment was at Sharpsburg Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Larry Matthews, Fairburn; sons, Mike Matthews, and Ken and Susie Matthews, all of Tyrone; daughters, Cortney Matthews, and Ashley Matthews, both of Fairburn; a brother, Doug Patton, Newnan; a sister, Doris Croker, Stone Mountain; and grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, and Nichols Matthews. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Thomas Kemp Brown, 82, Palmetto, died Aug. 24, 2007. He was born March 4, 1925 in Fayette County, son of Marcus and Bessie Green Brown. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Brown. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with interment at Floral Hill Cemetery, Palmetto. Survivors include his wife, Connie Brown, Palmetto; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Brown, Fayetteville; a brother, Floyd Brown, Newnan; a sister, Ferrell Kimbrell, Union City, grandchildren, Jamie Brown, Joshuah Brown, Brandi Brown, Jessica Brown, Jennifer Crossway, and Derek Brown; and great-grandchildren, Madisynn, Olivia, William, Michael, Kyle, Kayden, and Scotty. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

James Fleugel, Peachtree City, died Aug. 26, 2007 from cancer diagnosed June 22, 2007. He was born Dec. 19, 1961 in Akron, Ohio but grew up in Plantation, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, John Fleugel. He was graduated from Brigham Young University and served as a missionary in California for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had worked for Delta Air Lines for the past seven years. Services were at the Church of Jesus Christ for Latter-day Saints, Peachtree City, with Bishop Kevin Bentley officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, whom he married in 2004 in the Washington DC Temple, Allysin Jones Fleugel, a daughter to whom he became a father in January, 2007, Emily Fleugel; and mother, Ruth Fleugel, all of whom live in Peachtree City. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Florence DelleCave Fastiggi, 97, Fayetteville, died Aug. 29, 2007. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Brooks Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Andrea Washburn, Barbara LoMacchio, and Bette Hayden; grandchildren, John Hayden, Jeff Hayden, Lisa Stedge, Dana McQuillen, and Thomas LoMacchio III; great-grandchildren, Christopher James Hayden, and Leila Beth Hayden; and sister, Frances Manning. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Walla "Mac" McDaniel Jr., Tyrone, died Aug. 30, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara McDaniel. He was a member of the Tyrone Masonic Lodge #644 F&AM, and was retired from Civil Service. He was a longtime employee of Tyrone Hardware Store. Graveside services were at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Tyrone, with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Ellison officiating. Survivors include Doug McDaniel, Larry and Kristi McDaniel, Brian and April McDaniel, Matthew McDaniel, Hunter McDaniel, Chynna McDaniel, Jade McDaniel, Connor McDaniel, Logan McDaniel, and Ian McDaniel. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Helen G. Reynolds, 93, Fayetteville, died Aug. 30, 2007. She was preceded in death by her grandson-in-law, Joe Henry, one brother, and two sisters.

Major Brady Burch, United States Army retired, 64, Sharpsburg, died Aug. 14, 2007. He was born Sept. 3, 1942 in Richland County, S.

Peggy Jean Kemmerer, 74, Fayetteville, died Aug. 20, 2007. She was born June 11, 1933 in Spalding County. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Connie Butler Stringer Forte, 86, Fairburn, died Aug. 22, 2007. She was born Sept. 15, 1920 in Grady County. She was preceded in death by her husband Crawford "Sug" Forte.

Thomas Kemp Brown, 82, Palmetto, died Aug. 24, 2007. He was born March 4, 1925 in Fayette County, son of Marcus and Bessie Green Brown.

Cynthia Mary Friscia, 77, Peachtree City, died Aug. 12, 2007. She was born Jan. 22, 1930 in England. Graveside services were at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Paul C. Elliott officiating. Survivors include her husband, Jim Friscia. Peachtree City; a daughter, Alison and Steve Meaney, Sharpsburg; and grandchildren, Michael Meaney and Victoria Meaney, both of Sharpsburg. Memorial donations may be made to the Southern Crescent Alzheimer Association, P.O. Box 2144, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Iris Elaine Beard Wilmont, 67, Fayetteville, died Aug. 18,2007, after a brief illness. She was born and raised in Commerce, Jackson County, daughter of Charles and Dovena V. Beard. She was a Fayetteville artist and business woman of many years. She was a member of Vineyard community Church, Senoia. A memorial service was held at Vineyard Community Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry Wilmont; a brother, Larry H. and Linda Beard, Atlanta; sons, Chris Baird, Oxley, Ala., and Dan Wilmont, Jackson; a stepson, Curtin Wilmont, Savannah; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cremation Society of Georgia was in charge.

Bonnie Lee Palmer, Fayetteville, died Aug. 19, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin "Dick" Palmer in 1961 and a grandson, Scott Jordan. Services were at the Mowell Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Summerville, Ga. Survivors include a son, Dale and Phillis Palmer, Midland, Texas; daughters, Peggy and Sam Champion, and Gail and Ken Jordan, all of Fayetteville; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Harry Campbell; and a sister, Mildred Mitchell. Memorial donations may be made to the Fayetteville First Baptist Church. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Lee Barylski, 75, Fayetteville, died Aug. 19, 2007. He was born May 6, 1932 in Sosnowlec, Poland. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and a favorite dog, Ceildh. He attended the Silesian University of Technology in Gilwice, Poland, and held a degree in mechanical engineering. He immigrated to the United States in 1970 and moved to Cordele in 1972. He worked as a structural engineer with Harris Waste Management, retiring after 30 years. He was a bike racing enthusiast and celebrated his 74th birthday by riding laps on his bike on the East Point velodrome. He had an avid interest in history and political discourse, having sought political asylum in the United States. He loved travel, and had visited all 50 states and most national parks. He moved to Fayetteville in 2005 and was a frequent visitor to the Line Creek Nature Center and the Peachtree City Dog Park. No services are planned at this time. Survivors include his wife, Irena Barylski, Fayetteville; a daughter, Barbara Barylski and David Walker, Peachtree City, and another her favorite dog, Bigos. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Peggy Jean Kemmerer, 74, Fayetteville, died Aug. 20, 2007. She was born June 11, 1933 in Spalding County. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Bill Priester and the Rev. Jerry Cross officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include her husband, Nathaniel "Nate" Kemmerer, Fayetteville; sons, David and Susan Kemmerer, Fayetteville, Donald and Lisa Kemmerer and Jeff and Sherrie Kemmerer, all of Newnan; grandchildren, Kellikisha and Scott Leatherman, Peachtree City, Andy Kemmerer, and Kasey Kemmerer, both of Fayetteville, Matthew Kemmerer, Gay, and Sydney Kemmerer and Spencer Kemmerer, both of Newnan; great grandchildren, Nathaniel and Campbell Grace Leatherman; nieces and nephews, Chip and Pam Shivers, and Ted Hurt. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

John Evans Hart, 81, Fayetteville, died Aug. 20, 2007. He was born Sept. 14,1925 in Baltimore, Md. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and a veteran of World War II, having served as an officer in the United States Navy. He completed additional studies at the University of Maryland and the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was a registered professional electrical Engineer in the District of Columbia. He worked at Lockheed Martin for 33 years. He was also employed at the naval research laboratory in Washington DC. He was a talented magician and member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He was a charter member of Lutheran Church of the Apostles, Sandy Spring, Ga., and then a member of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Carolyn Dobbs Loyd, 65, Zebulon, formerly of Fayetteville, died Aug. 22, 2007 after a brief illness. She was born March 5, 1942 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by her mother, Daisy Dobbs, and grandchildren, Joseph and Thomas. She was a member of Meansville Baptist Church and enjoyed being a grandmother.

James Albert Fowler Sr., 88, Fairburn, died Aug. 17, 2007. Prior to World War II, he served in the United States Army and in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was a member of the Second Marine Division Association, Guadalcanal, was a Master Mason and was retired from the Mead Packaging Company. Memorial services were at the Antioch United Methodist Church, Fairburn. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Tommie Ruth Fowler, Fairburn; sons,James and Susan Fowler Jr., Fairburn, and Paul Garrett and Diana Fowler, Fayette County; a daughter, Delia Elizabeth and Paul Mulkey, Jonesboro; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, David Hatcher; and sisters, Alice Cunningham, and Clara Hayes. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square, Ste. B., Fayetteville, GA 30215.

Donald Edward Tolbert, 70, Newnan, died Aug. 19, 2007. He was a native of Newnan. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis E. Tolbert, and a brother, Dennis Tolbert. He was graduate of Newnan High School, and was a dedicated member of Newnan First United Methodist Church and had owned and operated the Tolbert Insurance Agency. He had been active in the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce. Services were at the Newnan First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Med Roach and the Rev. Gary Parrish officiating. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, by the side of his first wife, Janie Sue Tolbert. Survivors include his mother, Eva Mae Wilson Tolbert, Newnan; his wife, Jennifer Harrod Tolbert, Newnan; a daughter, Jennifer Tolbert and Jim Oliver, Peachtree City; their children, James Thomas Oliver III and Donald Tolbert Oliver, both of Peachtree City; other survivors include Kristin and Matt Rossey, Shelley and Kyle Brooks; their children, Corey Brooks, and Ryan Brooks; and a brother, David Tolbert, Newnan. Memorial donations may be made to the Newnan First United Methodist Church.

Vera Bryan Sutton, 86, Union City, died Aug. 20, 2007. She was born Feb. 19, 1921 in Hall County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joe E. Sutton, and was the last of eight brothers and sisters. When living in Gainesville, she was proud of the fact that she worked for two years while earning her high school diploma and did not retire from public work until 77 years of age. She was a member of Shadnor First Baptist Church, was a supporter of Southwest Christian Care and loved to sew and work in her garden.

John S. Ronas, Major, United States Army, retired, 84, Jonesboro, died Aug. 10, 2007. He was born May 28, 1923 in Theresa, N.Y. He made the army a career and retired as a major with 20 years of service. He served in World War II and the Korean War, and settled in Fayetteville upon retirement. He had faithfully delivered more than a million copies of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution over 26 years. He was a Mason for over 50 years. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Gregory Hicks officiating. Military graveside services were at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, Mary "Dee" Ronas, Jonesboro; a son, Mark and Cathy Ronas, Harpers Ferry. W.Va.; daughters, Tania and Gary Uram, Omaha, Neb., Mignon and Bill Duggan, Fayetteville, and Melanie and Greg Hicks, Dallas, Ga.; and grandchildren, Micah Uram, Stuart Uram, Elena Uram, Brett Uram, Katie Duggan, Laura Hicks, Candace Hicks, Ben Hicks, and Brittany Ronas. Memorial donations may be made to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Rd., Union City, GA 30291. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

James Dennis Teal, 64, Fayetteville, died Aug. 14, 2007. He was born July 16, 1943 in Fulton County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Elliott Teal, and his parents, Roy and Grace Teal. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Cross officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include a brother, Larry and Janice Teal, Fayetteville; sisters, Martha Teal, Fayetteville, and Delores Teal and Bobby Lisle, Senoia. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Paul A. Carrell, 37, Roswell, died Aug. 14, 2007. He loved the outdoors, nature, photography, and his two cats. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Father Jimmy Adams officiating. Survivors include his mother, Denise and Gerald Siennicki, Ormond Beach, Fla.; father, John and Kathy Carrell, Tennessee; brothers, Johnny and Janine Carrell, Mobile, Ala., and Mike and Milly Carrell, Fayetteville; nieces and nephews, Breana, Brandon, Trae, Cole, and Hunter. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Rudolph John Blomseth, 87, Fayetteville, died Aug. 14,2007. He was born Oct. 18, 1919 in Norway. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Goudie Blomseth, and a son-in-law, Ray L. Denman. He served in World War II in the 8th Air Force 94 GB 333 SQDN, and was a prisoner of war for 14 months. He was awarded two Purple Hearts. He was a member of the Riverdale Masonic Lodge #709 and the Sons of Norway. No service is planned at this time. Survivors include a son, Gary Blomseth, Miami, Fla.; daughters, Darlene Denman, Woodstock, Ill, and Lynn and Chuck Trinoskey, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Robyn Zasada, Rex Westman, Russell Westman, Ray Scott Westman, Kiersten Scheule, Gavin Trinoskey, Raven Bradford, Kirk Townsend, Sara Knox, Kaegan Lherisson, Sten Blomseth; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Riverdale Masonic Lodge #709, 6589 Hwy. 85, Riverdale, GA 30274. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Sara "Kathryn" Milner Blake, 85, Fayetteville, died Aug. 14, 2007, just three months after her husband Gene Blake, died. They would have been married 65 years on Aug. 29, 2007. Graveside services were at Magnolia Cemetery, Concord, Ga., with the Rev. Bob Graham officiating. Survivors include a son, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Blake, Fayetteville; a daughter, Peggy and Ron Mathis, Fernandina Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Laura and Zach Guthrie, Melissa Mathis, Jennifer Blake, John Miller, Lydia and Marcus Mansfield; great-grandchildren, Austin and Kala Guthrie, and Sarah and Hannah Mansfield; a sister, Mary Patie and Marcus Mansfield; a brother-in-law, William and Janice Blake Sr.; a nephew, William Blake Jr.; and nieces, Kay Milner Vitali, Bette Blake Ciarvella, and Trace Blake Samon. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Thelma Louise Armour, 89, Fayetteville, died Aug. 16, 2007. She was born Oct. 19, 1917 in Clarke County, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Maude Strickland, husband, Alonzo "Buddy" Armour, a son, Wayne Armour, and a daughter, Virginia Armour. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Forest Park. Survivors include children, Jimmy and Carol Armour, Cleveland, Ga., Carolyn and Rick Stanley, and Terry Armour, all of Fayetteville, and Barbara Cook, Woodbury; grandchildren, David Armour, Stephen Armour, Christopher Stanley, Matthew Stanley, Tracie Cook and Dewayne Cook; great-grandchildren, Christopher Armour, Patrick Armour, Manderley Armour, Rebecca Armour, Chandler Stanley, and Brandon Cook; brothers, Paul and Pat Strickland, Fayetteville, and Raymond Strickland, Gray Ga.; and sisters, Hazel McCafferty, Macon, and Nell Caldwell, Hartwell. Memorial donations may be made to Healthfield Hospice, 10 Bledsoe Road, Newnan, GA 30265. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Elizabeth Louise Volkay, 89, Fayetteville, died Aug 17, 2007. She was born March 28, 1918 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Volkay, a daughter, Margaret Gilham, and a sister, Mildred Billos. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Survivors include a son, Larry and Ingrid Beard, Fayetteville; a daughter, Cookie Smoak, Fayetteville; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Rose Parish, Savannah. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

JoAnn T. Sigman, 76, Oxford, Ga., died Aug. 18, 2007. She was born Jan. 27, 1932 in Fayette County, daughter of Bernon and Maggie McLucas Tarpley.

Gary Bryant Butler Sr., 66, Newnan, formerly of Savannah, died Aug. 6, 2007. He was a retired meteorologist at the National Weather Service. Memorial services were held Aug. 11 at First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, N. C., and Aug. 26, at the Harvest Baptist Church, Newnan. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Wemyss Butler, Newnan; a son, Bryant and Amy Butler, Alexandria, Va.; and a sister, Helen Baker, Marcellus, N. Y. Memorial donations may be made to VistaCare Hospice Foundation, 1605 Hwy. 34 E., Newnan, GA 30265 or American Diabetes Association, 3 Corporate Square, Ste. 120, Atlanta, GA 30329. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Michael B. Whitley, 30, Newnan, died Aug. 13, 2007. He was born Sept. 25, 1976 in LaGrange, Ga. He was a 1994 graduate of The Heritage School and attended Emory University. He had worked for Newnan Utilities in the Information Technology Department since 1997. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with interment at Restlawn Memory Gardens, LaGrange. Survivors include his wife, Jill Whitley; a son, Henry Julian Whitley; and parents, Jack and Shirley Whitley, Newnan. Memorial donations may be made to the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy, P. O. Box 1327, Madison, GA 30650.