Dru Virginia Bogert, 84, Fayetteville, died Oct. 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel James Bogert, and a daughter, Darci Boyd. She tried to live her life with a smile on her face, even under difficult circumstances. Memorial services were the Fayetteville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Survivors include a sister, Fern Lynfoot, Columbus, Ohio; son, James Bogert, Fayetteville; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Murlene Hunton Butt, Fayetteville, died Oct. 22, 2009. She was a business woman for 40 years and participated in the Fayette Senior Services Meals on Wheels. She was interested in sewing, cooking, photography, and helping the elderly. She was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Riverview Memorial Park, Smyrna. Survivors include her sons, Michael Butt and Stanley Butt; daughters, Pamela Reynolds, and Kim McCauley; a daughter-in-law, Jodi Rae Butt; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and best friend, Glenda Nelson. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Donald Brooks Clark Sr., Fayetteville, died Oct. 23, 2009. Services were at the Flat Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Cross officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Jan Clark, Fayetteville; mother, Sadie Clark, Fort Myers, Fla.; a son, Donald Clark Jr., Fayetteville; a daughter, Sarah Clark, Fayetteville; and a sister, Barbara Clark, Fort Myers, Fla. Memorial donations may be made to The American Red Cross, 1955 Monroe Dr., Atlanta, GA 30324. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Elva Mae Brooks, 91, Moreland, died Oct. 8, 2009. She was born in Sargent, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burk and Elva Mary Head Ward, her husband, Other Gay Brooks, five brothers, and four sisters. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Danny Spencer officiating. Interment was at Southview Cemetery, Moreland. Survivors include sons Lanny and Louise Brooks, Newnan, Wayne and Jean Brooks, Arnco, and Donny and Karren Brooks, Moreland; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Donna Ann Adams, Fairburn, died Oct. 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Awbrey Adamson, grandparents, Hugh Brady, Lane Adamson, and Vera Adamson, and aunts, Melba Richardson, and Janet Brady Stalker. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Vicki Smith officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include her mother, Jodi Adamson, Fairburn; grandmother, Ruth Brady, Columbus; an uncle, Edward and Carolyn Adamson, Sharpsburg; and aunts, Linda B. Rogers, Decatur, Christi B. and Dennis Maginn, St. Louis, Mo., Irma Jean Pike, Roanoke, Ala., Juanita Adamson, Newnan, Helen Hannah, Resaca, Toby and Etsel Hornsby, Franklin.Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Barbara Beverlin Graves, 75,Fayetteville, died Oct. 10, 2009. She was born Dec. 25, 1933 in Winterset, Iowa to the late Robert and Wilma Beverlin. Services were at the Senoia United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Danny Barton officiating. Interment was at Senoia City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Dale Graves, Fayetteville; a son, Todd Graves, Tyrone; a daughter, Tatiana Benton, Senoia; grandchildren, Joshua Benton, Jeremy Graves, and Rachel Graves; and a brother, Richard Beverlin, Des Moines, Iowa. Memorial donations may be made to the Senoia United Methodist Church, 229 Bridge St., Senoia, GA 30276. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Maggie C. Banks, 93, Fayetteville, died Oct. 15, 2009. She was born in College Park. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tasso and Rodie Culver, and her husband of 53 years, Herschel L. Banks. She moved to Fayetteville in 1940 where she was retired from the Fayette County school system. She began her career here as manager of the Fayette County High School lunchroom. In 1979 the senior class of the high school honored "Miss Maggie" by dedicating their yearbook to her. Among her other honors was being recognized as one of the county's best cooks and being named Fayette County Citizen of the Year in 1980. When Fayette County began its vocational programs, she became the food service instructor and remained in that position until she retired in 1986. She was a member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church and loved her J.O.Y. Sunday School Class. Services were at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Cemetery, Fayetteville.

Patricia B. Mitchell, Peachtree City, died Oct. 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Michell, and father, Bill Burroughs. Memorial services were at St. Andrews-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church with the Rev. Fr. Paul Elliott officiating. Survivors include her mother, Elsie Burroughs, Peachtree City; brother, David L. and Kristy Burroughs, Atlanta; and nieces, Ashley Feuvrel, Roswell, Becky Hodges, Atlanta, Anna Burroughs and Abby Burroughs, Alpharetta. Memorial donations my be made to St. Andrews-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Clifton Lee Daniels Sr., 87, Peachtree City, died Oct. 16, 2009. He was born April 15, 1922 in Wadesboro, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Jonus and Ida Mae Heavener Daniels, his wife, Teruko Toma Daniels, sons, Wesley, Jay and Dwayne Daniels, a brother, John Daniels, and a sister, Sara Beverly. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 21 years and retired as a master sergeant with tours of duty in World War II, Korea, and two tours in Vietnam. He later retired after 15 years with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service in 1991.

Ernest L. Dockery, 70, Gay, died Oct. 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Loren and Lillian Blanch Monroe Dockery. He was a native Northern Cheyenne, and member of the "Monroe" clan. He had served as a Ranger in the United States Army, having completed three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was cremated and no immediate services are planned.

Annie Pankey, 87, Fayetteville, died Oct. 5, 2009. Memorial services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel. Survivors include her husband, Edwin W. Pankey Jr.; and a sister, Cecil Colson, Eutaw, Ala. Memorial donations may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Steward A. "Stew" Sparks Jr., 82, Fayetteville, died Oct. 7, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steward A. and Cecelia Shellhart Sparks Sr. Private graveside services were held. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sparks, Fayetteville; sons, Steward A. "Sam" and Nancy Sparks, Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter, Edith "Hannah" Sparks, Marietta; stepchildren, Brian Joubert, New Orleans, and Kevin and Geri Joubert, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; and grandchildren, Jeremy Sparks and Amy Sparks. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Leila Mae Jones, 76, Fayetteville, died Oct. 8, 2009. She was born May 18, 1933 in Fayette County, daughter of the late Leonard Franklin and Beulah Roberts Williams. Graveside services were at hopeful Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Cory Jones officiating. Survivors include sons, Ricky and Gale Jones, Fairburn, and William Jones, Fayetteville; a grandchild, Cory Jones, Fairburn; and a sister, Myrtle Coleman, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Betty Louise Wood, 81, Fayetteville, died Oct. 8, 2009. She had worked at Kroger and retired in 1989. She was member of Woolsey Baptist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Clay Edge and the Rev. Chuck Chambers officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville. Survivors include a brother, James and Alice Callaway, Fayetteville; and sisters, Gladys Smith, McDonough, and Mary and Ralph Rafferty, Eatonton. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

James Albert Sewell Jr., Tyrone, died Oct. 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rogers Sewell. Graveside services were at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Ala. Survivors include a son, James A. and Stephanie Sewell III, Palmetto; a daughter, Joyce Parrott, Tyrone; a sister, Rita and Kenneth Martin, Cataula; grandchildren, Amy and Jason Morgan, Brandy Sewell, James "Jamie" A. and Danielle Sewell IV, and Christopher and Melanie Sewell; a great-grandchild, Cora Campanelli; and adopted daughter, Jan Barr, Peachtree City. Memorial donations may be made to Southwest Christian Care, 7225 Lester Rd., Union City, GA 30291. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Harlan Joseph Quamme, 73, a second generation American of Norwegian-Swedish descent, died Oct. 9, 2009. He was born March 26, 1936 to the late Joseph Hanson and Grace Marie Carlson Quamme, in Minneapolis, Minn. He was graduated from Edison High School there, and while in high school, joined the Minnesota Air Guard. He left the University of Minnesota to enter the United States Air Force cadet program where he was graduated number one in his class. He won the Caterpillar Award twice for ejecting out of a jet with a safe parachute landing. He returned to the Minnesota Guard and the University of Minnesota.

Sgt. 1st Class Shawn P. "Mac" McCloskey, 33, died Sept. 16, 2009. He was serving with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Airborne. While conducting a mounted patrol in the Afghan city of Ghur Ghun, his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device on Sept. 15, 2009. He knew who and what he was fighting for. He was a native of Hudson, N.Y., and grew up in Kennesaw and Peachtree City. He loved carpentry work, and spending time with family and friends. Services were at St. Matthew's Catholic Parish, Tyrone with graveside services at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.

Ingrid V. McCorkle, Palmetto, died Sept. 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by a sister, Yolanda Eslinger VanLoo. Services were at the Parrott Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Talmadge Crawford officiating. Interment was at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Fairburn. Survivors include her husband, John McCorkle, Palmetto; parents, Jan and Ditty VanLoo, Peachtree City; and brothers, William and Shannon VanLoo, and Richard VanLoo, all of Palmetto. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.

Betty Jean Sheffield, 75, Haralson, formerly of Fayetteville, died Sept. 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie "Bill" and Mamie Weathersby of Leesburg, Ga. Her most treasured possession was her family and other than home, her favorite place was the mountains. A celebration of life was at Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Lavon Womack officiating.

Melissa Maureen Illingworth Davis, 37, Rowlett, Texas, died Sept. 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Illingworth. She was a 1989 graduate of Fayette County High School where she sang in the chorus. She had worked for the Clayton News Daily, the Newnan Times-Herald, and the Dallas Morning News. She was an animal lover and loved to travel. A funeral mass was held at the Catholic Church of St. Gabriel with the Rev. Father Mike McWhorter officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville.

Sharon Padgett Harrison, 46, Brooks, died Sept. 26, 2009. She was born in Coweta County to the late Dewey and Pearl Padgett. She had worked as an inventory clerk at the Fayette County Water System. Services were at the McKoon Funeral Home chapel. Survivors include her husband, Donnie Harrison, Brooks; a son, Jeremy and Courtney Harrison, Senoia; a daughter, Melissa Harrison, Brooks; a brother, Steve and Betty Padgett, Brooks; sisters, Deborah and Jim Brown, Newnan, and Ginger and Wayne Couch, Brooks; and grandchildren, Kylee, Angle, D. J. and Hunter. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Cornelious Antwone Braswell, Newnan, died Sept. 7, 2009. He was born June 19, 1986. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Braswell. He was baptized into the membership of the Greater Mt. Zion AME Church. He attended Elm Street Elementary School and Newnan High Schools. He enjoyed playing on the basketball team, and also played football.

Eddie B. Glass, Roberta, formerly of Newnan, died Sept. 8, 2009. He was born March 15, 1926 to the late Fletcher and Minnie Glass in Coweta County. He was educated in the Coweta County school system. He was a veteran of the United States Army, entering at Fort Benning on July 7, 1944 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Private First Class in June, 1946 at Camp Shelby, Miss. Services were at the Roscoe Jenkins chapel with interment at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Milledgeville. Survivors include sisters, Rosie Lee Pinson, Chicago, and Azzie L. Thompson, Newnan. Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Belinda Gail Strickland Turner, 53, Fayetteville, formerly of Newnan, died Sept. 12, 2009 after a battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Hardwick D. Strickland. Memorial services are today, Wednesday, Sept. 16th. at 2 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Wood and the Rev. Gilbert Fields officiating.

Charles Lee Woodall, 82, Fayetteville, died Sept. 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Woodall. He was a veteran of the United States Army and had fought in the Korean War. He attended Woodrow Wilson Law School and after receiving his degree was employed with The Life Insurance Company of Georgia. He retired with 44 years of service. He was a member of the Griffin Masonic Lodge, the Hapeville Lions Club, and a member of Southwest Christian Church. He volunteered his time with the MAR drug rehabilitation program. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Westwood Gardens, Griffin.

Edith Henriette Chillemi, 93, Peachtree City, formerly of Newnan, died Sept. 16, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Domenic Chillemi. Interment of her cremains will be held at a later date at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. Survivors include sons Gregory P. and Carol Chillemi, Richmond, Va., and Jack and Megan Chillemi, Kings Beach, Calif.; grandsons, James Chillemi, and Austin Chillemi; a granddaughter, Mariah Chillemi, Richmond, Va.; and a sister, Vy Cooper, Wisconsin. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Susie Jeanette Anderson, 83, Riverdale, died Sept. 17,2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Steven Usry officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville.

Lewis E. Seay, 84, Fayetteville, died Sept. 18. 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillian Seay, Snellville. He was a member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church. He always enjoyed singing and was director of music in several surrounding churches in his earlier years. Services were at the Overton Chapel of Fayetteville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Stringham and the Rev. Bob Horner officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville.

Gloria Haralson Giles, 83, Fayetteville, formerly of East Point, died Sept. 19 2009. She was born on Jan. 19, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bowen Lee and Cora McClain Haralson, and her husband, D. Edward Giles, who died in Dec. 1989.

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Teresa Ann Elliott, 49, Fayetteville, died Aug. 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard A. Elliott. She had worked for several years with Atlanta marketing groups as a model. She appeared in advertisements promoting professional sports team clients. She later flew for Atlantic Southeast Airlines as a flight attendant. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Survivors include her mother, Betty Jo Elliott, Fayetteville; a brother, Thomas Howard and Maureen Elliott Sr., Fayetteville; nephews, Thomas Howard and Robin Elliott Jr., USCG Bradley Neal and Nohea Lloyd; nieces, Lisa Ann Elliott, Alyssa and David Thomas, and Jessica L. Lloyd; three great-nephews; one great-niece; two aunts; and four cousins. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.