Helen W. Richards, 65, Fayetteville, formerly of Holly Pond, Ala., died March 18, 2008. She was a retiree of Southern Bell with over 20 years of service.

Sue Baker Hill, 65, Tyrone, died March 18, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father, Julius Leon Baxter Sr., of College Park.

Stanley Anthony Poleway, 85, Fayetteville, formerly of West Virginia, died March 15, 2008. Memorial services will be held at a later date in West Virginia.

Duffie Hardin Lawler, formerly of Macon, died March 9, 2008 in Valdosta, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don J.

Velma McKeever Johnson, 59, Newnan, died March 11, 2008. She was born Feb. 27, 1949 to John Alvin and the late Bessie R. McKeever. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil L. Johnson, whom she married on Jan. 31, 1968, and a daughter, Conquista Montray Johnson. She attended Central High School, Newnan, and Carroll Technical School where she received her Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Mildred H. Mason, 98, Palmetto, formerly of Long Beach, Miss., died March 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Effie Pepper Hollingsworth, and her husband, Lloyd Coats. She was born in Athens, Ala. and was a retired bookkeeper for several organizations. She was a member of the Newnan Church of Christ. She was an avid needle pointer and doll collector.

James G. Harper, 94, Fayetteville, died March 16, 2008. He was born Feb. 15, 1914 in Fayette County, son of Sylvester Quigg and Georgia Hitchcock Harper.

Arthur Lee Stokes, Fayetteville, died March 15, 2008. He was born March 19, 1933. He was educated in the Fayette County Schools and was a longstanding member of the Fayette County community.

J.W. "Bill" Stonebraker, 80, Union City, died March 13, 2008. He was born April 15, 1927 in Webster City, Iowa, son of the late Jesse and Besse Yokely Stonebraker.

William Wright, 95, Fayetteville, died March 13, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Wright. Services were at the Westview Chapel, Westview Cemetery, Atlanta.

Edith Bernice Higgins, 86, Fayetteville, died March 12, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Higgins. She was a member of United Airlines Retiree Association, and a member of the First Christian Church of Tyrone.

Ruby Lee "Momma Ruby" Jones, 83, Fayetteville, died March 12, 2008. She was born June 18, 1924 in Canton, Ga., the third of five children born to Luther O.

George Robert "Rob" Williams II, 38, Peachtree City, died March 11, 2008. He was preceded in death by his mother, Denise Linder.

Marie Schaefer Austin, Peachtree City, died March 11, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin B. Austin. She was a member of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Audie "Buck" Collison Sr., 87, Fayetteville, died March 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Collison, and a son, Audie Collison Jr.

Edward John Tarnowski, 83, Sarasota, Fla., died March 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma C. Jodoin Tarnowski, a grandchild, Jay Tufts, and his parents.

Betty Whaley Bagwell died March 6, 2008. She was born April 1, 1927 in Bibb County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Franklin and Mabel Thrailkill Whaley.

Lucrete Stephens "Lou" Bonner, Grantville, died Feb. 18, 2008. She was April 25, 1929, one of 15 children born to the late George Washington and Henrietta Warren Stephens, in Franklin. She was also preceded in death by eight of her siblings. She was educated in the Heard County School System at the Mary Johnson School. She married Alvin Bonner Sr. Her early jobs were menial, but she was able to support not only her family, but her sister's as well. Her love of God, dogged determinations and work ethic landed her more satisfying work in later years. She had worked as a quality control inspector for the James River Corporation. She joined Heard Bethel Baptist Church at an early age, and upon moving to Newnan, joined Zion Hill Baptist Church. She was a faithful usher until her health prevented her from serving, but she remained a member of the Senior Mission until her death. She had opened her home and heart to foster children.

Winnifred "Wendy" Rowena Carter, Newnan, died Feb. 27, 2008. She was born Aug. 3, 1960. She joined the Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church at an early age, and later joined the St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fairburn. Services were at Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church. Survivors include daughters, Lauren Michelle Carter and Ryan Elizabeth Carter; parents, Millard and Connie Partridge; a brother, Andrew and Keiko Partridge; sisters, Sandra P. Tutt and Gregory and Tammy Render; eight nephews; and two nieces.

Lee A. Jackson, Newnan, died Feb. 28, 2008. He was born Aril 16, 1922 in Goodwater, Ala., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson. He was retired from the United States Army with 20 years of service. He had worked for nine years with the AAFES, and 15 years with the Civil Service. He joined The Seventh Day Adventist Church in 1972 and served as the Head Deacon for 20 years. Services were at the Roscoe Jenkins chapel. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Rosa Woodruff Jackson, Newnan; a son, Lee Andrew Jackson Jr., Sherman Oaks, Calif.; and sisters, Artwilton Shipp, Birmingham, Ala., and James and Esther Rabb, Los Angeles, Calif.

Kathleen Jane D'Antoni, 78, Fairburn, died March 3, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Julia Kelly, her husband, Joseph D'Antoni, and a sister, Mary Robertson. Memorial services were at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Peachtree City. Survivors include Mike and Rhonda D'Antoni, Kathleen and David Wickham; and grandchildren, Matthew D'Antoni, Rachael D'Antoni, and Jim D'Antoni.

Mary Ethel Stargell Bridges, 93, Senoia, died March 2, 2008. She was born Nov. 27, 1914 to the late Joiner and Lillie Jane Stargell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jessie Bridges, and children, Jessie Bridges jr., Deborah Bridges, Mary Lizzie Wilkins, Woodrow Smith, Jessie Roger Smith, and Harold Bridges.

Norma Lee Clifton, 74, Fayette County, died March 7, 2008. She was a member of Fayette Presbyterian Church where she was the first woman elder, and was also a member of the Presbytery.

Gregory W. Crocker, 57, Fayetteville, died March 6, 2008. He was born in Spartanburg, S. C. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice Garrett Crocker.

Gennie Brooks Carroll, Tyrone, died March 5, 2008. She was a retired piano teacher. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev.

Terry Crowder, 57, Fayetteville, died March 3, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Louise Crowder and brothers, Keith Crowder and David Crowder.

The Rev. Dr. Howard W. Creecy Sr., 79, founder and senior pastor of The Olivet Church in Fayetteville, died Feb. 28, 2008.

Florian "Fred" Wegrzyn, Peachtree City, died Feb. 28, 2008. A funeral mass was at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Rev.

Paul "Bubba" Graham Jr., Brooks, died Feb. 28, 2008. Memorial services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel. Survivors include Toni Graham Sr., Nancy Prior, Karen Stuckey, Paula Murray, Kelli Helms, Gary Graham, Chris Gaham, and Winona Crowder.

Duffie June Carr, 93, Union City, formerly of Jonesboro, died Feb. 24, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Carr, and 12 brothers and sisters. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include a son, Tommie and Theresa Carr, Senoia; daughters, Sherri J. Wehner, LaGrange, Connie D. and Charles Sanders, Moreland, Patti D. Adams, Newnan, and Terri L. and Phil Shampine, Corning, N. Y.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.