Lowell Wesley McEachern, 70, Brooks, died May 10, 2006. He was born June 12, 1935 in Fayette County, son of Lowell Veuron and Emily Velma Williams McEachern. He was a member of Lisbon Baptist Church and the Davidson Masonic Lodge F&AM #334. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Edward Lynch and the Rev. Carlton Swicegood officiating. Interment was at Brooks Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Orell Grant McEachern, Brooks; children, Mary Frances McEachern Butler, Fayetteville, Emily Jewell and Wolfgang Sander, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Rebecca Lynne and John Buchanan, Roswell, and Marcus Wesley and Tammi McEachern, Brooks; grandchildren, Johnathon Buchanan, Natalie Gross, Grant Buchanan, Jeanette Fulton, Claudia Garnett, Brad Wilborn, Heather Wilborn, Erika Sander, Miranda McEachern, Phillip Buffington, and John Buffington; five great grandchildren; brothers, Donald and Nancy McEachern, and Douglas and Eleanor McEachern, all of Fayetteville; and sisters, Alice Black, and Shirley and Jake Mask, all of Fayetteville. Memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Children’s Home, Macon, or the Joseph Sams School, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Jerry Schaufelberger, 78, Jonesboro, died May 9, 2006. He was born Oct. 12, 1917 in Lancaster County, Neb. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He was member of Fayette Seventh Day Adventist Church where he devoted a lot of his time. Services were at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor George Pangman officiating. Interment will be later at Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Neb. Survivors include his wife, LaRue Schaufelberger, Jonesboro; a son, Eric Dennis and Yoka Schaufelberger, Tucson, Ariz.; a daughter, Connie Bell, Douglasville; grandchildren, David Schaufelberger, Heather Martin Paul Bell, and Rachel Bell; great-grandchildren, Selena Martin, and Tyler O’Bannon; and a brother, Donald and Norma Schaufelberger, Columbus, Neb. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Dorothy “Dot” Haines Cavan, 89, Thomaston, died May 8, 2006. She was born March 21, 1917 in Richmond County to the late George and Effie Reynolds Haines. She entered the University of Georgia at the age of 16, where she majored in Latin with a minor in French and zoology. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Chi Omega sororities. She was graduated with a B. A. degree. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Cavan whom she met at UGA. They were married for 44 years until his death in 1983. She taught Latin at R. E. Lee Institute for several years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Thomaston, where she taught the Alec Teal Sunday School Class. Graveside services were at Westover Memorial Park, Augusta, with Mike Cavan officiating. Survivors include sons Mike and Becky Cavan, Athens, Jimmy and Ann Cavan, Kemp, Texas, and Pete and Debbie Cavan, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; daughters, Dr. Joannie Cavan, Peachtree City, and Dottie and Lew Akins, Fernandina Beach, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Coggins Funeral Home, Thomaston, was in charge.

Harold Lee Sanford, 80, Fayetteville, died May 4, 2006. He was born July 13, 1925 in Toano, Va. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Sanford, and his parents.

Denise A. Linder, 57, Peachtree City, died May 3, 2006. She was born July 3, 1948 in Queens, N. Y. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Betsy Haas officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include sons, Rob and Amy Williams, Peachtree City, and Drew and Louise Williams, Atlanta; grandchildren, Andrew Williams, Atlanta, Trey Williams and Olivia Williams, both of Peachtree City; mother, Stella Markley, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.; and an aunt, Elsie Richards, Melbourne, Fla. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Eddie Kathleen Griffin Payne, 66, Commerce, died April 30, 2006. She was born Jan. 26, 1940 in Putnam County. She was preceded in death by parents, Oscar Iverson and Zonnie Irene Eller Griffin. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Commerce. Services were at the Little-Ward chapel, Commerce, with the Rev. Dr. Carlton Allen officiating. Interment was at Grey Hill Cemetery, Commerce. Survivors include sons, Mike Payne, Fayetteville, and Kim Payne, Commerce; brothers, Johnny Griffin, Warner Robins, and Harold Griffith, Eatonton; and sisters, Juanita Payne, Commerce, and Sylvia Carlan, Lawrenceville. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, was in charge.

Richard James “Snoozie” “Li’l Richard” Bush Jr., 24, died April 29, 2006. He was born Aug. 4, 1981 in Riverdale. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Deacon L. A. and Ozora Sinkfield, and Deacon A. D. and Sara Bush. In his younger days he was active in baseball and football. As he grew older he developed a love for music. Services were at the Holly Grove A.M.E. Church, Peachtree City, with the Rev. J.H. Childs officiating. Survivors include his parents, Richard and Cynthia Bush; brothers, Kunta and Tanya Bush, Kariba and Tracey Bush, and Greg and Tanya Bush; sisters, Kimmle and Scott Gibson, Ameshaw Pruitt, and Alisha and Chadrick Vaugh; six nephews; and five nieces. Duane A. Jackson Mortuary, Carrollton, was in charge.

William T. “Bill” Wilkinson Jr., 77, Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force, retired, died April 29, 2006. He was born Feb. 10, 1929 in Macon, son of W. T. and Beulah Mae Chiles Wilkinson Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty Purvis Wilkinson, and a brother, Russell Wilkinson. He was a veteran of Vietnam, and was a veteran of 30 years service. He was also retired from the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier. Memorial services were at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. Graveside service with full military honors was at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Valdosta. Survivors include daughters, Donna and Jerry Swain, Webster, Texas, Sonya and Terry Murphy, Peachtree City, and Debbie and Larry Young, McDonough; grandchildren, Carolyn, J.T., Kathryn, and Lindsay; and a great-grandson, Ethan. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Gary Wayne Robertson, 54, Fayetteville, died April 26, 2006. He was born in Coweta County and was graduated from Newnan High School in 1970.

Gary Wayne Robertson, 54, Fayetteville, died April 26, 2006. He was born in Coweta County and was graduated from Newnan High School in 1970. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lunelle Robertson. He attended the University of Georgia and took a degree from West Georgia College in 1974.He worked for a number of banks, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at Southern Community Bank, Fayetteville.He enjoyed serving as an announcer for the East Coweta High School and East Mecklenburg High School football teams. Services were at the Turin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Brown and the Rev. Griff Jones officiating. Interment was at Turin Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Carol Christopher Robertson; children, Stacy and Andy Cooke, Chris Robertson, and Matt Robertson; father, Leroy and Sandra Robertson; a brother, Larry and Janet Robertson; and nieces, Natalie and Melanie. Memorial contributions can be made to the G. Wayne Robertson Memorial Fund, 2245 E Ga. Highway 34, Newnan, Ga. 30265.

Tolva Norene Stanfield, 83, Peachtree City, died April 25, 2006. She was born Aug. 13, 1922 in Talladega, Ala., daughter of Charles Millard and Leona Dempsey Linn.

Mary Patricia “Pat” Banks, 64, died April 24, 2006. She was born Feb. 24, 1942 in Fulton County. She was reared in West End and was graduated from Brown High School in 1960. She attended Erskine College, Due West, S. C., graduating in 1964 with a B.A. in Education. She taught for over 30 years, retiring in 2000. She was a member of North Fayette United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and worked with children. During Christmas season she was instrumental in Operation Christmas Child, seeing that shoeboxes were filled and donated. Services were at North Fayette United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Burrell officiating. Survivors include children, Caroline and Levoyd Jones, Hampton, Jennifer and Tavares Bridges, Union City; mother, Edna Mae Baxter, Riverdale; grandchildren; Joy Diaz, Jasmine Bridges, Jordan Bridges, Chauntel Bridges, Tyson Bridges, and Ty©ˆana Bridges; a sister, Nancy Rucker, Sautee, Ga.; a nephew, David Rucker; a niece, Susan Gindra; and former husband, Manny Banks. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Jimmie Nell Allison, 77, Fayetteville, died April 24, 2006. She was born in Fulton County, Dec. 26, 1928. Services were at North Fayette Baptist Church with pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jim Willis officiating. Survivors include a son, Tony Allison, Fayetteville; daughters, Jean Allison and James Goolsby, Davenport, Fla.. Lynn Allison, North San Juan, Calif., and Dale and Mike Towle, Fall River Mills, Calif.; grandchildren, Bobby and Todd Getz, Jeff and Jenny Goolsby, Chel and Dicha Perez, John Koziar, and R. J. Towle; great-grandchildren, Russ Getz, Joshua Getz, Andrew Getz, Katie Getz, Jordan Goolsby, Andy Goolsby, Tré Minchinton, Lily Johnston, and Brodie Johnston; and sisters, Corene Tankersly, Dovie Taylor, and Deloris Robinson.

Mary Jane Watkins, 89, Peachtree City, died April 23, 2006. She was born June 10, 1916 in Caswell County, N. C. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with the Rev. Sean Smith officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include daughters, Geraldine Preston and Lawrence D. Gore, Peachtree City, and Bessie Watkins, Brooklyn, N. Y.; and a sister, Louella Young, Baltimore, Md. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Joseph H. Cook, 85, Peachtree City, died April 23, 2006. He was born Jan. 10, 1921 in Rockdale County. He was retired from NCR, Peachtree City. He was a member of the Peachtree City Christian Church and the Golden Kiwanis. Services were at the Peachtree City Christian Church with the Rev. Dr. George Dillard and the Rev. Tom Morgart officiating. Private graveside services were held. Survivors include his wife, Vee Cook, Peachtree City; children, Michael Cook, Smyrna, Donna Cook, Atlanta, and Dan and Gerry Cook, Murfreesboro, Tenn; grandchildren, J. D. Cook, Omaha, Neb., and Kevin Cook, Shreveport, La.; three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Florence Carter, Peachtree City. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peachtree City Christian Church Building Fund, 500 Kedron Dr., Peachtree City, GA 30269. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Thomas Joshua Williams, 91, Fayetteville, died April 23, 2006. He was born Feb. 11, 1915 in Fayette County, the son of William Johnny and Wreathy Spratlin Williams.

Mary Agnes Shaw, 82, Franklin, formerly of Forest Park, died April 19, 2006. she was born Sept. 11, 1923 in Newton County, Ga. She was a member of Ash Street Baptist Church, Forest Park, for 50 years. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Randy Cheek officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include her husband, Henry J. Shaw, Franklin; sons, James R. and Vivian Shaw, Jackson, and Keith Shaw, McDonough; a daughter, Allie Jo and Larry Banks, Grantville; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, William Aaron Thomas, Conyers.

Janie Mae Jarrell, 89, Jonesboro, died April 18, 2006. She was born April 14, 1917 in Fulton County, Ga. Graveside services were at the College Park Cemetery with Clinton Thomas officiating. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, J. C. Jarrell.Survivors include a daughter, Brenda and Bobby Hicklin, Fayetteville; a grandson, Robert and Tara Hicklin, Fayetteville; great-grandchildren, Autumn Hicklin, and Robert Hicklin IV, both of Fayetteville; and a sister, Ruth B. Thomas, Fairburn.

Jeffrey David Ingram, 31, Newnan, died April 17, 2006. He was born May 26, 1974 in Fulton County, Ga. He was reared in Peachtree City, attending McIntosh High School and Georgia Southern University. His passion was the restaurant industry and expanded his culinary experience managing Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Buckhead, and opened his own restaurant in Inman Park. He decided to return to the Peachtree City-Newnan area and opened The Brickyard Restaurant in Newnan. He served as owner and principal chef. The restaurant will continue under the guidance of his wife, who is also an experienced restaurateur. Services were at the Fayetteville Church of Christ with Minister Aubrey Johnson officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.Survivors include his wife, Trish Ingram, Newnan; daughters, Hannah Elizabeth and infant Maeve Kathleen; parents, Ed R. and Anne Ingram, Peachtree City; a sister, Aimee and Dr. Jeff Richardson, Tyrone; a nephew, Jacob Richardson, Tyrone; a niece, Grace Anne Richardson, Tyrone; paternal grandmother, Eileen Ingram, Thomaston; an uncle, Marvin Ingram, Thomason; and an aunt, Kay MacMillan, Newnan. Memorial donations may be made to the Trust Fund for Hannah and Maeve Ingram, in care of Peachtree City Church of Christ, 201 South Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree City, GA 30269.

James “Jimmy” William Hurd Jr., 47, Fayetteville, died April 21, 2006. He was born Feb. 2, 1959 in Monroe County, Mich. He had been employed at the Ford Motor Company since 1979 and currently worked at the Ford Assembly Plant, Hapeville, since 1985. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel. Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Patty” Lynn Hiller-Hurd; and children, Vaughan Hurd, Sarah Hurd, and Madison Hurd. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square, Suite B, Fayetteville, Ga. 30215.

Donald Allen Harp Sr., 91, died April 18, 2006. He was born Feb. 24, 1915 in Fayette County. He was the son of William Henry Edward Mozee Harp and Eva Blanche Burch Harp, who married in January, 1907. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris McElroy Harp. He had farmed all his life in the same area where he was born and reared and was undoubtedly the last fulltime farmer in the county. He had served on the Fayette County Board of Education for eight years. He was a member of the Davidson Masonic Lodge, #334, F&AM, Woolsey. Services were at the Inman United Methodist Church with the Rev. Royeese Stowe and the Rev. Bob Kerr officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery. Survivors include a sons, the Rev. Don and Mary Ellen Harp, Atlanta, and Mickey and Tammie Harp, Inman; daughters, Carolyn and Buddy Coleman, Lilburn, and Sara Jane Harp, Snellville; grandchildren, Allen and Julie Harp, Robin Harp, David Bennett, Danny Coleman, Austin and Lori Williams, Kimberly Grazioli, Nolan Harp, and Cole Harp; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Inman United Methodist Church Upkeep Fund, 151 Hills Bridge Road, Fayetteville, Ga.

Shannon Marie LaFerney, 29, Carrollton, died April 18, 2006. She was born March 16, 1977 in Loma Linda, Calif. Memorial services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel.Survivors include a sister, Brandie Preston, Fayetteville.

Teresa Bernice Ray, 39, Fayetteville, died April 17, 2006. She was born March 24, 1967 in Atlanta. Survivors include sons, Johnny Ray, and Dustin T. Ray; mother and stepfather, Ola I. Alvarez, and Arturo Alvarez, Fayetteville; and sisters, Tina Padgett, Riverdale, and Sandra Patrick, Zebulon.

Robert Edward Carroll Jr., 78, Fairburn, died April 17, 2006. He was born May 6, 1927 in East Point, Ga. He was founder of Carroll Tire Company, which evolved from a single retail location in Hapeville to one of the nation’s largest wholesale distributors of private and major brand tires. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with the Rev. Darwin Caldwell officiating. Interment was at College Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty Mobley Carroll; daughters, Susie Watts, Newnan, and Sallie Thompson, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Angie, Jenny, and Bobby; and great-grandchildren, Drew, and Erin.

Milton J. Brown, 92, Peachtree City, died April 15, 2006. He was born April 16, 1914 in Thompson Falls, Mont. He had worked in Douglas Aircraft in southern California in 1936, in 1945 he started a toy manufacturing business and also worked at Lockheed California.

Janice G. Diaz, 58, Palmetto, formerly of Jonesboro, died April 12, 2006. She was born Aug. 17, 1947 in Los Angeles, Calif. She was a member of Heritage Christian Church, Fayetteville.Memorial services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Minister Greg Marksberry and Minister Bob Mahan officiating.Survivors include a son, Steven Diaz, Palmetto; a daughter, Gena Diaz, Palmetto; and sisters, Gloria Watson, Duluth and Pam White, Greensboro, N. C.

Coralee Lunsford Gunn, formerly of College Park, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006. She was 95. A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 11, at First Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia, with Dr. Robert Setzer, Jr. officiating. Graveside services followed at the College Park Cemetery in College Park, Georgia with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating.

Robert Edward Carroll Jr., 78, Fairburn, died April 17, 2006. He was born May 6, 1927 in East Point, Ga. He was founder of Carroll Tire Company, which evolved from a single retail location in Hapeville to one of the nation’s largest wholesale distributors of private and major brand tires. Services were at the Carmichael-Hemperley chapel with the Rev. Darwin Caldwell officiating. Interment was at College Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Betty Mobley Carroll; daughters, Susie Watts, Newnan, and Sallie Thompson, Peachtree City; grandchildren, Angie, Jenny, and Bobby; and great-grandchildren, Drew, and Erin.

Janice G. Diaz, 58, Palmetto, formerly of Jonesboro, died April 12, 2006. She was born Aug. 17, 1947 in Los Angeles, Calif. She was a member of Heritage Christian Church, Fayetteville.Memorial services were t the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Minister Greg Marksberry and Minister Bob Mahan officiating. Survivors include a son, Steven Diaz, Palmetto; a daughter, Gena Diaz, Palmetto; and sisters, Gloria Watson, Duluth and Pam White, Greensboro, N. C.

James Linwood Bishop, Fayetteville, died April 1, 2006. He was a member of Tyrone Masonic Lodge No. 644 F&AM, and the Fellowship Baptist Church, Fairburn. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Wayne Younger, the Rev. David Arrington, Jeremy Baseman, and Charles Vaughn officiating. Interment was Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Betty Bishop, Fayetteville; a son, Jeff and Cindy Bishop, Newnan; daughters, Carol and Harry Wilson, Fayetteville, and Vickie and Bobby Copenhaver, Hoschton, Ga.; grandchildren, Judd, Jeffery, Jaclyn, Abby, and Grayson; and sisters, Charlotte and Leroy Thomas, Concord, Ga., and Laverne Leverette, Hapeville. Memorial donations may be made to the Oaklawn Baptist Church Building Fund, Pine Road, Newnan, or The Special Olympics of Coweta County.