Michael McElhaney, Newnan, died Oct. 25, 2009. He was born April 20, 1955 in Muscogee County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie M. Watson, and oldest sister, Carolyn. He was an avid bid watcher, who enjoyed taking pictures of everything. He thoroughly enjoyed toffee and his bubble gum. His hobbies included flying kites with his children. He was a member of St. John Baptist Church where he attended Bible Study and taking part in discussions.

Infant Elaina Makiya Zackery, died on Oct. 28, 2009. She was born Oct. 12, 2009. Services were at the St. Peter Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Curtis officiating. Interment was at Sunset Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Kirsten Zackery; father, Calvin Roberts; sister, Alexis Philips; great-grandmother, Christine Meadows; five uncles; four aunts; and 10 cousins. Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.

Tommie S. Clark, 87, Fayetteville, died Oct. 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Lee Clark, and daughter, Darlene New. She had worked for First National Bank, later it became First Atlanta Bank and then Wachovia for 16 years. She was at the West End location and was known to co-workers and customers as "Tillie the Teller." She loved to read, take walks and spend time with her family.

Virginia E. Westerfield, 74, Fayetteville, died Oct. 27, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were at the Fayette Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Cliff Haddox. Interment was private.

Melvin Maurice Yokeley, 75, Hampton, died Oct. 27, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Patricia Yokeley. He was a veteran of the Korean War era and served in the United States Army Airborne. He loved the Lord and served as a deacon at Lovejoy First Baptist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Tyson Roache officiating. Interment was at Sherwood Memorial Park, Jonesboro.

Pansy Faulkner Camp, Fayetteville, formerly of Alpharetta, died Oct. 28, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Katherine Richards, husbands, Edwin O. Faulkner Sr., and Thomas E. Camp Jr., and daughter-in-law, Joyce Faulkner. She was retired as the longtime accounts receivable supervisor for Rich's Department Store beginning in 1950. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, Atlanta.

Adele D. Spencer, 80, Fayetteville, died Oct. 30. 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Earl Spencer, and two brothers. She was a longtime parishioner of the Catholic Church of Saint Gabriel, and a member of the Golden Threads of St. Gabriel Friends and Neighbors. She served as a volunteer in the Ladies Auxiliary at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital since its beginning.

Sara M. Warren, 77, Fayetteville, died Nov. 1, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. She was dental hygienist and had practiced that profession for over 30 years. She was a lifelong Methodist with a deep and abiding faith. Since 1976 she had been a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School class. Services are today, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Westmoreland, the Rev. Bob Partridge, and the Rev. Lowell Hale officiating.

Quincy Martin Bohannon, Newnan, died Oct. 11, 2009. He was born Aug. 29, 1956 in Newnan to the late Willie "Skeet" and Eudora Bohannon. He was a member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Ruth Hill Elementary, Central and Newnan High schools. He was a defensive tackle on the Newnan Cougars football team, recording the most tackles for many years. He was elected president of the Student Council, and after high school attended Knoxville College on a full athletic football scholarship. His favorite pastimes included cooking, singing, and watching football.

Hural Henderson Sr., Newnan, died Oct. 19. 2009. He was born Aug. 19, 1924 to the late Abe and Hassie Hardy Henderson. He was also preceded in death by 21 siblings. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and an ordained minister of the gospel. He was employed by the William L. Bonnell company for many years until retirement. Services were at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sargent, with the Rev. Melvin Brittian, Eulogist. Interment was at the church cemetery.

Clyde Fowler, Senoia, died Oct. 19, 2009. He was born Dec. 15, 1949 in Senoia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernst Clyde and Geraldine Fowler, and a sister, Carol Fowler Brooks. He was a member of Oak Baptist Church and was a devoted employee of Crooks Super Market for many years. He was a graduate of East Coweta High School, where he won the state one-hundred dash and was a member of the 440 yard relay team. He also played basketball and football, where he was the leading rusher and scorer.

Betsill L. Phillips, 77, Newnan, died Oct. 21, 2009. He was born Feb. 14, 1932 in Fayette County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Birdie Betsill Phillips, and his wife, Naomi Dale Phillips. He was a veteran of the United states Air Force and was retired from James River Corporation in Newnan. He was a devoted member of Emory Chapel United Methodist Church.

David Hiram Chambless, 58, Senoia, formerly of East Point, died Oct. 25, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Eunice Chambless; He was a longtime employee of Russell's Automotive in Hampton. He loved his dogs, loved to read and play the piano and guitar. He also enjoyed working with electronics. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Carl Greene officiating. Interment was at Luthersville City Cemetery. Survivors include a sister, Judy and R. L. Parker, Zebulon. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Patricia Leary Warren McMullan, 75, Sharpsburg, formerly of Peachtree City, died Oct. 17, 2009. She was born March 29, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minn., daughter of James Donald and Dorothy DeForest Leary. She was preceded in death by her second husband, James McMullan, whom she married in 2000, brothers Donald and Tim Leary, and a daughter-in-law, Laura McDonald Warren. She was graduated from Edina High School and attended Carleton College and the University of Minnesota. Here she met and married David Warren in 1955.

Helen Cassell, 83, Fayetteville, died Oct. 18, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lottie May Curry, two brothers, three sisters. Services were at North Fayette United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Burrell officiating. Interment was at Sharon Memorial Gardens, Tyrone. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Roy D. Cassell, Fayetteville; a daughter, Phoebe S. Schweriner, Peachtree City; granddaughter, Kymberly R. and Shane Davis, Rockmart; great-grandchildren, Tristan, Piper and Chaz Davis; ad brothers, Bob Curry and June Curry. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Dorothy Bell Day, 83, Fayetteville, formerly of Riverdale, died Oct. 19, 2009. She was born April 26, 1926 in Milton, Mass. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Dalton and Dorothy Priest Bell Sr., and her husband of 58 years, Brad Day. She was a graduate of the Quincy, Mass. School system. She had worked for many years for New England Power Company in Boston. When Northeast Airlines merged with Delta Air Lines, they moved to Riverdale. She had operated a small company, "At Home Typing," in Riverdale and enjoyed meeting the people she came in contact with. Her hobbies include golfing, photography, traveling and she was an avid reader. She was a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship-Discipleship Sunday School Class. Memorial services will be at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Chapel on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at 1 p.m.

David A. Smith, 85, Peachtree City, died Oct. 19, 2009. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW. He was also a member of the Cascade Masonic Lodge, and a member of the Peachtree City First Baptist Church. He was retired from Lockheed as an engineer. He had volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Fayette County for over 20 years. Services were at the Peachtree City First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Bingham and the Rev. Randall Johnson officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta.

Trausdelee Pauline "Lee" Sewell, Bledsoe County, Tenn., formerly of Fayetteville, died Oct. 19, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Pearl Ogilvie, and her husband of over 50 years, Irvin Sewell. She was one of ten children. She was born in Wilcox County and was graduated from Pineview High School, where she was a basketball player. She was a longtime member of the Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener who specialized in geraniums and other perennials. She loved listening to music and being with her family.

William Harold Taylor, 90, Fayetteville, formerly of East Point, died Oct. 21, 2009.He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Willie Mae Taylor, who died in 2003. He was a veteran of World War II and served at Pacific Fleet Headquarters under Admiral Chester Nimitz. He was later assigned to United States Naval Intelligence in San Diego. He was retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company with 33 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fayetteville, and a former lifelong member of First Baptist Church of East Point. He was a member of the East Point Masonic Lodge #288 F&AM for over 50 years. He was a past president of the East Point Lions Club, a charter member of the East Point Historical Society, and served as treasurer and a member of its board of directors, as well as a director of East Point Chamber of Commerce. Services were at the Fayetteville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Stringham officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta.

Brenda Sue Russell, 55, Fayetteville, died Oct. 21, 2009. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ and displayed it in her daily walk of life. Memorial services were at Grace Evangelical Church with the Rev. Mike Stachura officiating. Survivors include her husband, Donald Lee Russell, Fayetteville; a son, Eric Russell, Fayetteville; a daughter, Tracy and David Murray, Fayetteville; grandchildren, Matthew Murray, Gabby Murray, Isaac Murray, and Sierra Murray, all of Fayetteville; mother, Marjorie King, Williamsburg, Ky.; and a brother, Ronald King, Mt. Holly, N.J.Memorial donations may be made to the Crisis Pregnancy Center, 116 Bethea Rd., Ste. 208, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Gary Jack Climer, 60, Atlanta, formerly of Fayetteville, died Oct. 22, 2009. He had served in the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Porter Climer, and a son, Phillip Wade Morris. He loved cars, football, was a Nascar fan, and loved the Atlanta Braves. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Mark Davenport officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City.

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.