Charles William "Bill" Cook, died June 15, 2009. He was born Oct. 15, 1920 in Finleyson, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Neece and Lily Butler Cook, of East Point. He was a 1938 graduate of Russell High School and was a veteran of World War II having served in Italy and North Africa. He was a longtime member and a deacon of First Baptist Church of East Point and a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He loved woodworking and was the sole proprietor of Cook's Cabinet Shop of College Park and East Point.

Martha O. Thomas, 89, Fayetteville, formerly of Orlando, died June 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold O. Thomas, a daughter, Katherine T. Goold, and a brother David Edwards. She was a longtime member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship-Disciple Sunday School Class. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, Fla.

David Roland Chaney, Peachtree City, died June 17, 2009. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Wilton Moulder officiating.

Rickey David Gibson, 52, Fayetteville, died June 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Gibson. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Connie Lee Hallford, 67, Fayetteville, died June 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Ann Hendon. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Buddie Wayne Drew, 74, Fayetteville, died June 19, 2009. He was born Jan. 19, 1935, in Norborne, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Frank and Ethel Clancy Drew, and a brother, William J. B. Drew, of Roseville, Calif. He was graduated from Norborne High School in 1953. He had served in the United States Marines, and had worked for TWA and Delta Airlines. He had also served as a Boy Scout leader.

Michael Jackson Boling, 62, Fayetteville, died June 20. 2009. He was a partner in the firm of Arthur Young and Company, later to become Ernst and Young, was later a partner with Coopers and Lybrand and worked in the private sector as the vice president of finance at S.C.B. Technologies and Total Safety. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dog Mattie, and playing golf. Services are today, June 24, at the Carl J. Mowell chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.

Mildred A. Mitchell, 96, died May 16, 2009. She was born Sept. 27, 1912 in Moreland. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Pete and Annie Bell Arnold, her husband, Gordon Mitchell, six children, and her five siblings.. She was a member of China Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, served as the church treasurer, and was an active member of the Mother Board and the Christian Savings Club. In 1997 she was honored by the Neweta Club of the National Association of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, was Mother of the Year and in 1999 the mayor of Turin signed a proclamation declaring Oct. 23, 1999 as Mildred Mitchell Day in honor of her years of dedication to family, church, and community.

Alton "Bro" Taylor Jr., 77, Newnan, died May 13, 2009. He was born May 8, 1932 in Newnan, the second of six children born to the late Alton and Zulena Taylor. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Stephanie Denise Taylor. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served three years. He was a student of the Coweta County schools and was graduated from Howard Warner High School in 1956. He was a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church, where he was a trustee and a member of its male chorus.

Evelyn Brown Willis, 79, Senoia, died May 21, 2009. She was born Nov. 14, 1929 in Turin, Coweta County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Brown Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther J. Willis, whom she married Feb. 6, 1971. She was a member of the China Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she was a member of the Senior Choir, served on the Mother Board and was a member of Young at Heart. She became a foster parent for Coweta County in 1991 and opened her home and heart to several needy children, one of whom she later adopted.

Cornelious "Jack" Rousey, Newnan, formerly of Fairburn, died June 7, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Rousey. He was a member of Campbellton Baptist Church and a retired owner of Miller Lumber company in Atlanta. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Joey Rainwater officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn.

Raymond Noble Simmons, 83, SGM, United States Army retired, Peachtree City, formerly of Fulton, Mo., died May 27, 2009.He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl, a sister, Willie, and a baby son, Raymond. He was a native of Jackson Tenn. He joined the Army as an early teen in World War II, serving with distinction in the European campaign, as well as two tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the Big Red One Division based in Ft. Riley, Kan, and retired as a Sergeant Major after 30 years of service. He was awarded three Bronze Star Medals for Heroism in World War Il and an additional Bronze medal plus a Purple Heart and Legion of Merit Award for service in Vietnam. He began a second career as a civil servant at Westminster College, Mo., in the ROTC department. In his early years he was a Golden Glove middle weight boxing champion, and later competed in a running career with 18 straight Peachtree Road Race events.

Jesse Fred Washington Jr., 76, Fayetteville, died May 31, 2009. He was a four-year veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by the Fayette County Board of Education for 26 years. Graveside services were at Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, with Chaplain Jan Sears officiating.

James Marion Miller, 46, Fayetteville, died May 31, 2009. He was born Dec. 1, 1962 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. He was graduated from Woodward Academy and attended Mercer University, Clayton State College and the Atlanta College of Art. He had a keen wit, a contagious thirst for knowledge, and a gentle personality and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

June Mulkey Deyton, 79, Tyrone, died June 1, 2009. She was an active member of Tyrone First Baptist Church, where she taught Vacation Bible School and Sunday School. She was active in the Tyrone community and was the 1991 Tyrone Citizen of the Year. Services were at the Tyrone First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Farren Roper and the Rev. Dr. Jim Burdette officiating. Interment was at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Tyrone.

Donna Hamill, 47, Newnan, died June 1, 2009. Memorial services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel. Survivors include a son, Stevie and Jennifer Smith, Fayetteville; daughters, Edith and David Sanders, Newnan, and Megan Parker, Harlingen, Texas; grandchildren, Brandon Dukes, Ethan Sanders, Aaron Smith, and Logan Smith; a sister, June and David McCarty, Gardendale, Ala.; and a nephew, Pat McCarty, Trafford, Ala.

Evelyn Smith Graves, 87, Fayetteville, died June 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Louie F. Graves, and sisters, Edith Buice and Christine Fore. She was a longtime member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church where she also taught Kindergarten.

Susan Hamilton, 84, Newnan, died June 2, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Jerrold Hamilton; a son, Jerrold Hamilton Jr., Lakewell, Fla.; daughters, Gillian Conner, Fayetteville; and Linda Sanders, Newnan; a sister, Sylvia Vinyard, Kellytown, Ga.; a granddaughter, Paige Conner, Cumming; a great-granddaughter, Montana Erwin; and other great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Robert A. Starr, 84, Fayetteville, formerly of Tilton, Ga, died June 3, 2009. He was graduated from a technical college in Louisville, Ky. He had served in World War II, spending three years with the United States Army in China. He continued in the military with a total of 20 years retiring from the National Guard as a Lt. Colonel. He was employed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, retiring with 23 years of service. He was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and was one of the teachers of the Fellowship-Disciple Sunday School Class.

Autumn Leigh Cavender, 16, Fayetteville, died June 3, 2009. Services were at Flat Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Carpenter officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens. Peachtree City. Survivors include her parents, Anthony and Vickie Cavender, Fayetteville; sisters, Brooke Cavender, Jacksonville, Fla., and Lance Corp. Bridgett E. Cavender, Fayetteville; a grandfather, Oscar Cavender, Fayetteville; and a grandmother, Mildred Whitlock, Peachtree City. Memorial contributions can be made to any Bank of Georgia for Autumn Cavender, Vickie Cavender, for Autism research. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Charles Henry Carter Jr., 81, Peachtree City, died June 5, 2009. He was a veteran of the United States Army for 27 years before retirement. Following his military career, he and his family served the Athens, Clarke County area for 22 years in the funeral business as owners and operators of Bernstein Funeral Home. He loved music, traveling in his RV and spending time with friends.

Joe Olin Mangum Jr., 88, Fayetteville, died June 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Katherine Thompson Mangum. He grew up in Atlanta and attended Boys High School and Georgia Tech. He earned his pilot's license as a teenager and flew for the Civil Air Patrol during World War II and then flew for Delta Airlines for over a decade. He then worked in flight operations at Delta for many years, retiring in 1983. He enjoyed his hobbies of model airplanes, gardening and collecting and cutting gems. He was a member of Inman United Methodist Church.

Bertha Lou Stone, 103, College Park, died June 6, 2009. She was a faithful Christian who was devoted to her faith, her family, and her friends.

Eugene H. Foster, Tyrone, died June 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Wiley Foster. Services will be today, June 10, 11 a.m., at the Carl J.

Carolyn Burge, Peachtree City, died April 25, 2009. She was born Sept. 6, 1934 in Independence, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Burge Jr., parents, Hugh and Carolyn Nickson Sr., and a brother, Hugh C.

Aubrey Varner, 82, Fayetteville, died May 25, 2009. He was born June 5, 1926 in Ashland, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edgar and Emma Bellamy Varner, sons, Thomas Varner and Dr. Terry M. Varner, and grandchildren, Thomas Kent and Emma Groover. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was graduated from the University of Georgia in 1950 and served as the Fayette County Extension Agent for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He will be remembered by the countless young lives he influenced through his work with 4-H clubs. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church, and a member of the Fellowship Disciple Class at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church.

Peggy Payne Chamberlin, Peachtree City, died May 25, 2009. She was born in Memphis, Tenn. and raised in Olive Branch, Miss. She was the oldest of three children of Byron and Marjorie McReyolds Payne. She enjoyed traveling and was always ready for any adventure. She was a loving, compassionate and generous person.

Lamar Branton, 78, Fayetteville, died May 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Henrietta Branton, eight brothers and one sister. Services were at New Hope Baptist Church, North Campus, with the Rev. Hugh Kirby officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.

Infant Jacob Marcus "Jake" Colvin, Fayetteville, died May 27, 2009. Services will be today, June 3, at 7 p.m. at Hopewell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Pickering officiating. Survivors include his parents, Mark and Heather Colvin, Fayetteville; a brother, River; sisters, Elizabeth, Emily, and Danielle; paternal grandparents, Larry and June Colvin; maternal grandparents, Ike and Nancy Eichholtz. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Harold Randall Bynum, 71, Woolsey, died May 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by brothers, Vernon and Olen Bynum, and a sister, Verla Mae Elliott. He served in the United States Air Force and later retired as an air traffic controller with the FAA. He loved his grandchildren, gardening and Alabama football. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Donald Bynum officiating. Interment was at Brooks Memorial Cemetery, Brooks. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Audrey Jean Bynum, Woolsey; son, Ryan Bynum, Woolsey; a daughter, Tammy and Karl Thomason, Brooks; grandchildren, Seth, Abby, and Makenna; and brothers, Drew Bynum, Donald Bynum, and Lex Bynum. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.