Maggie Pauline Hayes, 89, Palmetto, died Aug. 20, 2006. She was born Aug.16, 1917 in Meriwether County. She was preceded in death by her husband,James Aaron Hayes, a son, James Hayes, and a daughter, Joyce Turner.Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev.

W. Boyd Oliver, 93, McDonough, died Aug. 18, 2006. He was born June 30, 1913 in Macon County, N. C. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with the Rev.

Pamela Knight Kurtz, 62, Fairburn, died Aug. 14, 2006. She was born Aug. 12,1944 in Fulton County.Memorial services were at the Lester Road Christian Church with Minister Tony Sullivan officiating.

Lucy B. Lancaster, 89, Fayetteville, died Aug. 16, 2006. She was born Feb. 22, 1917 in Jackson, Ala. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lancaster.

Loy Ann Lee Archilles, 76, Ft. Worth, Texas, formerly of Fayetteville, died Aug. 15, 2006. She was the oldest of five children born to Loy Russell and Sara Ann Peak Lee. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles F. “Sonny” Lee, and Auby C. Lee, and a sister, Jane Cordelia Reese. She was a member of the German Language and Culture Society for 30 years, and loved to polka and waltz, especially barefoot. She collected Delft, handkerchiefs, and magnets from around the world. She enjoyed traveling and visiting friends. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include daughters, Patricia Lee Archilles, Ft. Worth, Texas, and Cynthia Jane and Richard Perrin, North Ridgeland Hills, Texas; and brothers, Russell St. John Lee Sr., Winston, Ga., and David Michael Lee Sr., Jackson, Ga. Memorial donations may be made to IntegraCare Hospice, 315 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021, Cornerstone Baptist Church Mission Fund, 7955 N. Beach St., Fort Worth, TX, 76137, or Southcliff Baptist Church Mission Fund, 4100 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Phillip Joseph Sullivan Jr. 79, Fayetteville, died Aug. 14, 2006. He was born May 31, 1927 in Birmingham, Ala. He was preceded in death by a son, Brad Nickola, a brother, Dr. Gilbert Sullivan, and a sister, Charlotte Sapp. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, World War II, and was a 1950 honors graduate from Auburn University. He was retired from Dupont with 35 years of service. He was an active member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, and was a past president of the Men’s Club. He currently served as head usher. He also served as president of the Kingwood Homeowners Association for 13 years. Services were at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church chapel with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Donna Sullivan, Fayetteville; a son, John L. and Brenda Sullivan, Salem, Ala.; daughters, Phyllis and Joel Price, Douglasville, Barbara and Wade Casteel, Manchester, and Laurie and Andre Van Oyen, St. Louis, Mo.; brothers, Bill Sullivan, Mt. Dora, Fla., and Bob Sullivan, Pelham, Ala.; grandchildren; Jennifer Miller, Cliff Casteel, Joel Price, Ashlee Fuller, Kim Kapeleris, Andre Van Oyen III, Benjamin J. Sullivan, and Kevin Casteel; and three great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Frances R. Longley, 82, Atlanta, died Aug. 12, 2006. She was born in Fayette County, daughter of the late John and Maude Lloyd Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Longley Sr., and a sister, Geri Townsend. She was a long time member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She had been a medical lab technician at West Paces Ferry Hospital prior to retirement. Services were at Ebenezer United Methodist Church cemetery, Fayetteville, with the Rev. Dr. Dan Rice officiating. Survivors include a son, Charles and Susan Longley, Atlanta, daughters, Robin and Charles Nelson, Jonesboro, and Natalie Longley, Cumming; a special friend, Linda McCord, Cumming; grandchildren, Brandon Longley, Ian Longley, and Joy Longley, all of Atlanta, and Lindsey Nelson and Katie Nelson, both of Jonesboro; and nieces, Kay Hamner and Tracy Vaughn. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or the American Heart Association. A. S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, was in charge.

Geraldine Cooper, 67, Griffin, died Aug. 11, 2006. She was born Nov. 4, 1938 in Lake Park, Lowndes County, Ga. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Memorial services were at the Strong Tower Church of God, Jonesboro, with the Rev. Dan Atkinson officiating. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Earnest Cooper,, Griffin; a son, Dale and Vickie Cooper, Fayetteville; a daughter, Renée and David Cahill, Griffin; and grandchildren, Ricky Cooper, Christy Cahill, and Zachery Cooper. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Sarah Elizabeth Lambert, 29, Palmetto, died Aug. 13, 2006. She was born May 25, 1977 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Theodore and Margaret Barge Grubbs, and Dudley James Lambert Jr., and a cousin, Amanda Leigh Lambert.

Floyd E. Chapman, 79, Fairburn, died Aug. 14, 2006. He was born June 25, 1927 in Fayette County, son of Hezekiah and Grace Alice Houston Chapman. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home with the Rev. Brian Anderson officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park. Survivors include is wife, Helen Harper Chapman, Fairburn; sons, Steve and Sharon Chapman, Keno Bay, Mexico, Tony Chapman and Michelle O’Quinn, Sharpsburg, and Mike and Kari Chapman, Senoia; stepsons, Ronnie and Phyllis Perkins, and Ricky Perkins; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

James O. “Jimmy” Martin Jr., 26, Senoia, died Aug. 9, 2006. He was born Sept. 22, 1979 in Tampa, Fla. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Eloise Turner. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Whitlock officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn, College Park. Survivors include his parents, Jim and Mary Martin, Senoia; a brother, Robert and Leslie Miller, Lithia Springs, and Shawn and Amy Baker, Jacksonville, N. C. a sister, Alicia and Lee Burt, Dallas, Ga.; grandparents, Wallace Turner, Fayetteville, and Jim and Gail Martin, Ocala, Fla.; five nephews and three nieces. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Robert Edward Kent, 66, Fairburn, died Monday, July 31, 2006. He was born June 29, 1940 in Baltimore, Md. Survivors include his wife, sandy Kent, Fairburn; daughters, Jackie Kent, and Patty and Mike Bedell, all of Newnan, and Debbie and Jeff Rogers, Grantville; a brother, Donald Kent, Miami, Fla.; grandchildren, April Rogers, David Rogers, and Emily Bedell; and a brother-in-law, Paul Lumley, Miami, Fla. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Madge Hudson, 91, Fayetteville, died Aug. 12, 2006. She was born April 5, 1915 in Cleveland, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Hudson, and a son, Don Hudson.

Grace K. Blythe, 91, Union City, died Aug. 11, 2006. She was born July 11, 1915 in Carroll County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Evans Blythe, and a grandson, Charles Tony Bennett. She was a member of Lovejoy Baptist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with chaplain Carl Ryden and the Rev. Mike Hardin officiating. Interment was at Sherwood Memorial Park, Jonesboro. Survivors include a son, Roger E. and Sarah Blythe, Fayetteville; a daughter, Mary Helen and Clifford Bennett, Marietta; grandchildren, Cliff III, Roger Jr., Danny, John, and Russell; great-grandchildren, Andrea, Joshua, Ryan, Lindsay, Erin, Robert, Richard, Kaitlyn, Amber, and Kiersten; and great-great grandchildren Kaylee, Kaleb, and Ryder. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Kitty Lou Radcliff, 80, Union City, died Aug. 10, 2006. She was born June 19, 1926 in Los Angeles, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Owen E. Radcliff, and a brother, Don Wallen. Services were at the Kent Forest Funeral Home, Panama City, Fla., with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial, Panama City, Fla. Survivors include daughters, Gail Nelson, Austin, Texas, Jan and Ray Bates, Liberty Hill, Texas, Kim and Mike Smith, Lawton, Okla., and Lee Anne and Randall Ryan, Peachtree City; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, Herman H. Wallen, Carlsbad, N. M., and Robert Wallen, Ukiah, Calif. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Elizabeth Monterey “Betty” Vaillancourt Croley, 82, College Park, died Aug. 4, 2006. She was born Aug. 26, 1923 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Daniel F. Croley, and a daughter, Jane Croley Spradlin. She was a professional seamstress whose knowledge and skill created a loyal following for more than 60 years. She was a member of the College Park First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, had chaired the Ruth Circle, and had served as Sunday School president. She was a past president of the College Park Historical Society, and a member of Young-at-Heart Club. Services were at the College Park First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James McRae, and the Rev. Beth Sanders officiating. Interment was at the College Park Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Ginger Croley Blackstone, Tyrone; grandsons, Lonnie and Kim Blackstone Jr., Fayetteville, and Scott and Leslie Spradlin, Daphne, Ala.; granddaughters, Lara Spradlin and Kirk Dial, McDonough, Amy Spradlin and Mike Amor, Stockbridge, and Amber Blackstone and Jarrette Burckhalter, College Park; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Grace Speights, Lithia Springs, sisters-in-law, Lois Vaillancourt, Senoia, Norma Jones, Fayetteville, and Thelma and Joe Hudson, Rex; and a son-in-law, Ira and Nancy Spradlin, Jonesboro. Memorial donations may be made to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point, was in charge.

F. E. “Bud” Markham, 84, Newnan, died July 28, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Markham, a son, Scott Markham, and a daughter, Linda Markham. He served in the United States Army, as a Marine in World War II and the Korean War. As a part of the 1st Marine Division, 5th Regiment, he was the second man in the first wave of Marines to step foot on Red Beach, Guadalcanal, a Japanese-held island stronghold. He was a communications operator and was responsible for working first-hand with the Navajo Code Talkers. He retired in 1966 as Chief Warrant Officer and recently as 2005 continued to educate local high school students about his experiences in World War II. He enjoyed traveling in his R. V. with his dog Sugar, as well as his companion, Nell Justice. He had a lifelong passion for baseball, and as a semi-pro player enjoyed coaching at LaGrange College with his son, Scott. His grandson, Matt Perdue, played with the minor-league Pensacola Penguins. Memorial services were at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Newnan. Survivors include a sister, Shirley Powell, Orlando, Fla.; a nephew, Dan Powell, Dacula; daughter-in-law, Carl Markham, Newnan; a son, David and Deborah Markham, Fayetteville; a daughter, Betty and Jack Perdue, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Bethany Perdue, Karin and Matt Texidor, and Matthew Perdue, all of Wisconsin, Mathew and Carrie Markham, Atlanta, Brad and Angie Markham, Newnan, Justin and Nicole Markham, Grantville, and Stephanie Markham, Athens, Ga.; and great-grandchildren, Elise Texidor, Jacob Markham, Julie Burkhalter, and two on the way. Memorial donations may be made to the Navajo Ministries, P. O. Box 1230, Farmington, N. M. 87499, attn: Four Corners Home for Children. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Betty Ann Hansen, 75, Newnan, formerly of Fayetteville, died Aug. 7, 2006. She was born July 22, 1931, daughter of Scott and Mary Fort.

F. E. “Bud” Markham, 84, Newnan, died July 28, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Markham, a son, Scott Markham, and a daughter, Linda Markham. He served in the United States Army, as a Marine in World War II and the Korean War. As a part of the 1st Marine Division, 5th Regiment, he was the second man in the first wave of Marines to step foot on Red Beach, Guadalcanal, a Japanese-held island stronghold. He was a communications operator and was responsible for working first-hand with the Navajo Code Talkers. He retired in 1966 as Chief Warrant Officer and recently as 2005 continued to educate local high school students about his experiences in World War II. He enjoyed traveling in his R. V. with his dog Sugar, as well as companion, Nell Justice. He had a lifelong passion for baseball, and as a semi-pro player enjoyed coaching at LaGrange College with his son, Scott. His grandson, Matt Perdue, played with the minor-league Pensacola Penguins. Memorial services were at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Newnan.Survivors include a sister, Shirley Powell, Orlando, Fla.; a nephew, Dan Powell, Dacula; daughter-in-law, Carl Markham, Newnan; a son, David and Deborah Markham, Fayetteville; a daughter, Betty and Jack Perdue, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Bethany Perdue, Karin and Matt Texidor, and Matthew Perdue, all of Wisconsin, Mathew and Carrie Markham, Atlanta, Brad and Angie Markham, Newnan, Justin and Nicole Markham, Grantville, and Stephanie Markham, Athens, Ga.; and great-grandchildren, Elise Texidor, Jacob Markham, Julie Burkhalter, and two on the way. Memorial donations may be made to the Navajo Ministries, P. O. Box 1230, Farmington, N. M. 87499, attn: Four Corners Home for Children. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Margaret Smith Alford, 92, Palmetto, died July 26. 2006. She was born Aug. 27, 1913 in Perry, Ga. She was one of five children born to Hude S. and Minnie Sue Peavey Smith. She was reared in Unadilla, and was a graduate of the University of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Helion G. Alford in Nov., 1987. They had established Alford’s stores in Palmetto, Fayetteville, Fairburn, and Newnan. They sold the business in 1970 and enjoyed traveling round the world. She was active in the Palmetto Baptist Church, had served as a councilwoman in Palmetto, as well as Mayor Pro Tem. She also served on the Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals for Fulton County. Services were at the Palmetto Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Orr officiating. Interment was at Bethesda United Methodist Church cemetery, Lawrenceville. Survivors include a son, Walter H. and Susanne Alford, Ponte Verde Beach, Fla., and Cashiers, N. C.; a daughter, Emasue Alford Vereen, Atlanta; a sister, Edna Hooper, Unadilla; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Palmetto Baptist Church, 504 Center Street, Palmetto, Ga. 30268. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Gabrielle “Gabby” Hendrick, 11, Newnan, died July 24, 2006. She was born Oct. 30, 1994 in Decatur, Ga. Services were at World Changers Church International with Minister Michael Carter officiating.

George O. Allen Jr., Fayetteville, died July 24, 2006. He was born Nov. 2,1929 in Butts County, Ga. He was veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea. He was retired from the Federal Government. Graveside services were at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park, with Chaplain Tom Roan officiating. Survivors include sisters, Frankie H. Gunter, Fayetteville, and Virginia H. and Joe Harkness, Sharpsburg; and special Korean family, Kookbyung and Laura Yang, and their son and daughter. Memorial donations may be given to the Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Road, Union City, Ga. 30291. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, East Point, was in charge.

Joyce M. Little, 75, Newnan, died July 21, 2006. She was born Aug. 8, 1930 in Troup County. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Wendell Banks officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Survivors include her husband, James Little Sr.; sons, James C. Little Jr., and Christopher and Jeannie Little; a daughter, Teresa and Norman Stover,Newnan; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Katherine Orr, 87, Senoia, died July 20, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Orr, in 1999. Graveside services were at Senoia City Cemetery, with the Rev. Danny Barton officiating. Survivors include sons, Jimmy, Orr, and Bobby Orr, both of Senoia; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Martha S. Roberts, Fayetteville, formerly of East Point, died Aug. 5, 2006. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with interment Carrollton City Cemetery.

Edwin ‘Ed’ Wyvis Whitlock, 69, Fayetteville, died Aug. 4, 2006. He was born Jan. 1, 1937 in Fayette County, son of E. C. and Bertie Lee Moore Whitlock.He was retired from Wood Fruitticher Grocery Company with 14 years of service. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel. Survivors include his wife, Maria Whitlock, Fayetteville; a brother, Bryant and Ruth Whitlock, Jonesboro; sisters, Virginia Banks, and Clois and Ronnie Bass, all of Fayetteville; and a uncle and aunt, Carl and Clois Whitlock, Jonesboro. Memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

The Rev. Allan Todd, 44, of Peachtree City, died August 3, 2006 of a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 15, 1961, in Houston, Texas. He was a minister in the United Methodist Church, having served as senior pastor, associate pastor and youth minister in several metro Atlanta churches over the past 19 years. He most recently was the founding pastor of a new United Methodist Church, Lighthouse UMC in Peachtree City. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Pamela Todd of Peachtree City; daughters, Abby and Hannah Todd of Peachtree City; mother, Susie Todd of Gainesville, Fla.; aunt, Janie Autz of Dallas, Texas. Memorial services were held Sunday, August 6, at Peachtree City United Methodist Church with Dr. Jim Ellison, the Rev. Beth Cook, Kevin Barnes, Dr. Dan Slagle and Bert McDade officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse United Methodist Church, Providence United Methodist Church, or a scholarship fund for Abby and Hannah Todd c/o Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 593 Bernard Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30215. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Leo A. Giles, 54, Peachtree City, died Aug. 3, 2006. He was born Feb. 1, 1952 in Corvallis, Ore. He had worked with Delta Air Lines since 1990.

Hugh McEachern, 77, Hamilton, formerly of Tyrone, died Aug. 2, 2006. He was born March 9, 1929 in Fayette County, son of Claude Artrus and Annie Harris McEachern. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Lendell Ainsworth and the Rev. Gino Zalunardo officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Rena Lee McEachern, Hamilton; sisters, Vivian Whitlock, Peachtree City, Floree Neill, Griffin, and Christine Harper, Newnan; six nephews; and six nieces. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Cheryl L. Wheaton, Forest Park, died July 28, 2006. She was born in Fulton
County. She was retired from BellSouth with 30 years of service. She enjoyed working with ceramics, and loved her dogs. Memorial services were held at the Carl J. Mowell chapel. Survivors include her husband, David Wheaton; twin daughters, Chelsea Johnson, and Lalena Andreasen; five grandchildren; mother, Hazel Williams, Fayetteville; father, James Rosser; a son, James “Sonny” Wheaton; and a sister, Cindy Olglesby. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.