The Citizen Online - Obituaries

Michael McElhaney

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:50:03 -0500

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.

Elaina Makiya Zackery

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:48:23 -0500

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

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:29:02 -0500

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

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:27:57 -0500

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

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:26:53 -0500

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

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:26:27 -0500

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

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:26:00 -0500

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

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:24:56 -0500

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

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:09:29 -0400

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.

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:05:42 -0400

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

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:04:53 -0400

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

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:04:00 -0400

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

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:02:54 -0400

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

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:01:38 -0400

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

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:01:00 -0400

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.