Robert Stanley "Stan" Neely, 66, Peachtree City, died March 31, 2008. He was one of those instrumental in the formation of the Peachtree City Fire Department.

Melissa Ferrell, Senoia, died March 16, 2008. She was born Dec. 23, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Hayes and Mary Helen Leaster. She was a graduate of Newnan High School and had joined the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Newnan, at an early age. Services are Saturday, March 22nd at White Oak Grove Baptist Church, at 1 p.m. Interment is at Eastview Cemetery.

James Thomas Hudson, 75, Newnan, died March 18, 2008. He was born Sept. 1, 1932 in Coweta County, son of the late John and Rosa Hudson. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Duria Hudson Joe Hudson, and Willie L. Hudson, and a sister, Inez Almond. In 1955 he married Elizabeth Steagall and to this union five children were born. In 1990 he married Carey Rogers. He was a member of the Powell Chapel United Methodist Church where he served as chairman of the administrative board, a Sunday School teacher, member of the church development committee for the LaGrange District, and active with the United Methodist Men. He loved following the youth of the church, and was a member of the Board of Directors at C.A.F.I , and member of the AmVets Post 910 - Buffalo Soldiers. His motto was "may the work I've done speak for me." He was employed with Playtex Corporation for many years and was a licensed electrician and plumber. Services were at the Powell Chapel United Methodist Church with interment at Holly Hill Cemetery, Fairburn.

Jessie Kate Kelley Wingo, 82, Newnan, died March 20, 2008. She was born Feb. 6, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Eula Pullins, husbands, John Wesley Kelley and James Wingo, a son, John Ellis Kelley and a daughter, Annie Kate Kelley. She had joined Mount Vernon First Baptist Church, Newnan, at an early age. She received her education in the Heard County school system. Services were at the Roscoe Jenkins chapel, with interment at Eastview Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Albert and Wendy Kelley; a daughter, Annie Kelley Holloway; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; four brothers-in-law; and four sisters-in-law.

John "Jack" Edward Gray, 79, College Park, died March 22, 2008. He was preceded by his parents, Elmer T. and Alice Quinn Gray, and a brother, Tom Gray. Services were at the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hapeville, with the Rev. Father Ed Thein officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park.

Joel "Big Daddy" Ragland Sr., 64, Newnan, died March 22, 2008. He was born July 11, 1943 in Heard County, the second son. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie B. Ragland, and brother, "Sonny" Ragland. He had received his education in the Heard County school system. He had joined the Elim Baptist Church at an early age, and was the proud owner of Ragland Brothers Repair and Towing. He was an original member of The Newnan Riders Club. Services were at St. Smyrna Baptist Church.

Marie R. Smith, 54, Senoia, died March 25, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbra A. Smith. Services will be private. Survivors include her a son, James Logan Carey; father, Howard E. Smith; sibling, Howard and Theresa Smith; and nephews, Logan Smith, and Joseph Smith. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia, 2951 Flowers Road South, Ste. 211,Atlanta, GA 30341.

Eugene C. Dettmering, 85, Fayetteville, died March 29, 2008. He was born April 12, 1922 in Fayette County son of the late O'Neil L. "Whitey" and Louvale Brown Dettmering. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beth Dettmering and a daughter, Patsy Dettmering Abercrombie. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Seabees, 105th Naval Construction. He was retired from Ryder Truck Lines. He was a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, and a member of the Fayetteville Masonic Lodge F&AM #711.

Henry Leon Stringfellow, 71, Newnan, died March 29, 2008. He was born Nov. 2, 1936 in Muscogee County. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Elizabeth Brooks Stringfellow, and a son, James Stringfellow. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Lindsey Herndon and Pastor Horner Wilborn officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park.

Irene G. Pollard, Fayetteville, died March 30, 2008. She was born June 23, 1927 in Fayette County, daughter of the late G. W. and Ruth Irene King Greer. She was a member of Line Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Hi-Brand Foods in Peachtree City. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Bobby Carpenter and the Rev. Ralph Bobo officiating. Interment was at Line Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Peachtree City.

John "Jack" Edward Gray, 79, College Park, died March 22, 2008. He was preceded by his parents, Elmer T. and Alice Quinn Gray, and a brother, Tom Gray. Services were at the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hapeville, with the Rev. Father Ed Thein officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, College Park.

Mary "Frances" Phillips, 91, Fayetteville, died March 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Parker L. Phillips, a son, Gary Phillips, parents, Rufus B. and Arrie Thornton Butler, brothers, Merrill and Marvin Butler, and sisters, Hazel Davenport, and Addie Oakley, Services were at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Wally Woodcock and the Rev. Dr. Jim Hudgins officiating. Interment was at New Hope Cemetery.

James Zachary "Zack" Gallaway, 14, Fayetteville, died March 23, 2008. He was an eighth grade student and Whitewater Middle School and loved playing basketball, baseball, and wrestling.

Susan Dameron Townsel, Fayetteville, died March 25, 2008. Services were at the Fayetteville Christian Church with Minister Dan Roberts officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include a daughter, Coty Kelley, Fayetteville; a granddaughter, Tinsli Mary Kelley, Fayetteville; mother, Evelyn E. Dameron, Fayetteville; and a brother, Daniel J. "Danny" Dameron, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Marget Pryor, Fayetteville, died March 26, 2008. She was a volunteer with the American Red Cross during World War II and later served as an Embassy Nurse with the State Department.

George Kirschenbaum, Peachtree City, died March 26, 2008. He was born March 31, 1919 in Brooklyn, N. Y., one of eight brothers and sisters. He was veteran of the United States Army in World War II, serving in the European Theatre. He took part in many of the major battles, including the D-Day Normandy Invasion. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He had operated a jewelry store in Greenfield, Mass. His home was filled with classical music. He read the New York Times every day and loved discussing current affairs, and always had clearly defined opinions. He was an avid golfer with five holes-in-one to his credit. He golfed five times a week well into his 70s and walked the course, pulling his own cart. He played a round on his 88th birthday with his son.

Kristi Nicole Parrish, Fayetteville, formerly of East Point, died March 27, 2008. She was born March 30, 1973 in Fulton County. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Chuck Chambers officiating. Interment was at Sherwood Memorial Park, Jonesboro. Survivors include her children, Kellsey Elizabeth Jenette Parrish, and Sarah Joy McKenzie Parrish, both of Fayetteville; parents, Craig and Mickey Parrish, Fayetteville; a sister, Kimberly and Greg Dal Porto, Milner; nieces, Natalie and Josh Durham, and Kaitlin Kee; and an uncle, David Parrish, Griffin. Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund to benefit Kellsey and Sarah Parrish at any Bank of America branch. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Michael McElwaney, 60, Fayetteville, died March 28, 2008. He was born Aug. 20, 1947, son of the late King William and Martha Griffith McElwaney Jr. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Rita Knowles McElwaney, Fayetteville; a son, Scott McElwaney, Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, King and M. J. McElwaney, Jupiter Beach, Fla.; and a sister, Jan and Steve McElwaney Gibson, Newnan. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Michael Norman Berry Sr., Fayetteville, died March 29, 2008. He was a Past Master of the Oakland City Masonic Lodge and a retired supervisor of Aircraft Scheduling at Delta Airlines with 31 years of service. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Don Voyles officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville.

Eugene C. Dettmering, 85, Fayetteville, died March 29, 2008. He was born April 12, 1922 in Fayette County, son of the late O'Neil L. "Whitey" and Louvale Brown Dettmering. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beth Dettmering and a daughter, Patsy Dettmering Abercrombie. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Seabees, 105th Naval Construction. He was retired from Ryder Truck Lines. He was a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, and a member of the Fayetteville Masonic Lodge F&AM #711.

Irene G. Pollard, Fayetteville, died March 30, 2008. She was born June 23, 1927 in Fayette County, daughter of the late G. W. and Ruth Irene King Greer. She was a member of Line Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Hi-Brand Foods in Peachtree City. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Bobby Carpenter and the Rev. Ralph Bobo officiating. Interment was at Line Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Peachtree City.

Gene Cruse, 88, Tyrone, died March 30, 2008. He was born Aug. 10, 1919 in Carroll County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Davenport. He was the founder and former owner of the Cruse Inn Restaurant in Fairburn. He was a veteran of the United States Army in World War II. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with Minister Keith Davenport and the Rev. Ralph Bob officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include daughters, Paula Cruse, Fairburn, and Jane Cruse, Tyrone; and a grandson, Tyler Jones, Tyrone. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Rebecca Joanne Ellis Fitzpatrick, 73, Fayetteville, died March 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Millie Siddons, and a grandson, Travis Siddons. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Fant officiating. Interment was at Brooks Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Donald M. Fitzpatrick, Fayetteville; a son, James M. Fitzpatrick; a daughter, Donna Helms; grandchildren, Jacob Siddons, David R. Helms, and Dianne H. and Johnathen Eggleston; a great-grandson, Max Eggleston; a great-granddaughter, Kaylee Joanne Eggleston; and sisters, June Lunsford, Janet Lunsford, and Joyce Fant.

James Everett Hancock, 84, Senoia, died March 18, 2008. He was born in Meriwether County and was the former owner of Dell's Drive In Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Hancock, and parents, Emmitt Warren and Mary Jane Spraggins Hancock, and a brother, Emmitt Warren Hancock Jr. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Deacon Joe Anzalone and the Rev. Phil Bevel officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville.

Terrie Watts Blair, Newnan, died March 20, 2008. She was born June 24, 1950 in Newnan. She was employed at Home Depot in Peachtree City. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. John Riley and the Rev. Searcy Jackson officiating. Survivors include her parents, H. A. 'Buddy" and Pat Shell Watts, Newnan; children, Misty and Andrew Wright, Michelle and Oliver Klinger, and Renee Faulkner; grandchildren, Haley Wright, Kane Wright, Drew Phillips, Reese Phillips; and a sister, Cindy Watts Vessell. Memorial contributions may be made to The March of Dimes, 1776 Peachtree Street, Ste. 100, Atlanta, GA 30308.

Joseph Terry Shaner, 66,Newnan, died March 22, 2008. He was born Aug. 31, 1941 in Olean, N. Y. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph T. and Marguerite Hosmer Shaner. He was a four year veteran of the United States Air Force. He then had a career as a production scheduler for a manufacturer of stationery supplies. He had worked for Wal-Mart where he was affectionately known as "J. T.". He attended St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church and had been involved in the work of the Masonic lodge in Circleville, Ohio.

Rebecca Joanne Ellis Fitzpatrick, 73, Fayetteville, died March 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Millie Siddons, and a grandson, Travis Siddons.

Mary Ruth Harris, 76, Riverdale, Riverdale, died March 21, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Wyatt Harris.

James Everett Hancock, 84, Senoia, died March 18, 2008. He was born in Meriwether County and was the former owner of Dell's Drive In Fayetteville.

Dr. Jose E. Mendizabal, 71, Riverdale, Fayette County, died March 18, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Marie Teresa Barreda Mendizabal.