Steven E. Bernocco, age 64, passed away Monday March 1, 2021. Precious Man and Loving Husband of Cheryl for 15 years. Son of the late Joanne Bernocco and Eugene (Dorothy) Bernocco. Beloved father of Emily (Bradley) Sullivan, Amanda (Patrick) Jackson and stepfather of the late Michelle Bristol and 7 grandchildren. Brother of Bart (Lillian) Bernocco and Theresa (David) Blazo. Between Steve's family and Cheryl's, he was the fun-loving uncle of eight nieces and nephews. Steve also leaves behind his Uncle Bill, Aunt Sandy (Tim) and many family and friends who loved him, and he will deeply be missed. Steve was raised in Dearborn Michigan and moved to Georgia in 1985 to continue the family...

Lynda Sue Byrd Young, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital surrounded by the love of her daughters. She was born on February 25, 1946 in LaGrange, GA to the late Willie John Byrd and Frances Moore Byrd. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1964. Lynda spent many years as a homemaker, taking care of her daughters by volunteering as a Girl Scout Leader & Cookie Mom, Room Mom, Field Trip Chaperone and anywhere else she was needed. Later in life, she managed the Fashion Care Dry Cleaners in Peachtree City for a number of years. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and supporting her granddaughters in all of their...

Brenda Major Bryant, 81, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina, fifth among ten children born to Frank and Ollie Kellett Major. Brenda was married to Chester (Chet) C. Bryant of Grantville, Georgia. Together they raised two children Michele Bryant of Ashburn, Virginia, and (Bo) Chester Bryant, Jr. of Washington, D.C. Over the years, the Bryant family followed Chet's career as he was transferred from place to place. In her words: "We made a joint decision as husband and wife that we would go where Chet's career as a federal agent with Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms would take us." Her passion was interior decorating (and the shopping that went...

Shirley Brenda Major Bryant passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021, in Newnan, Georgia, surrounded and comforted by her family. Though weak in body at the end, she will forever be strong in spirt to all who knew and loved her. Brenda, 81 years old, was born in Greenville, South Carolina, fifth in order among ten children born to Frank and Ollie Kellett Major. Brenda was married to Chester (Chet) C. Bryant of Grantville, Georgia. Together they raised two children Michele Bryant of Ashburn, Virginia, and (Bo) Chester C. Bryant, Jr. of Washington, D.C. Over the years, the Bryant family followed Chet's career advancement as he was transferred from city-to-city and state-to-state. In...

Doris Levy Bodan, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021. She was born on December 30, 1932 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Dr. Gilbert and Helen Levy. Memphis was her home until her husband, Dr. Burton Bodan, passed away in 2015. She moved to Newnan, Georgia to be with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson, where she very much enjoyed her final years. As a young woman, Doris worked at Levy's Lady Toggery until she married her beloved Burt. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandson was the light of her life, and she was very proud of him. As her family and many friends would tell you, she was sweet, kind, funny, and incredibly loving and...

Thomas Powell Dziuba, 68, passed away on February 2, 2021, with his family by his side in Piedmont Hospital in Newnan, Georgia. Mr. Dziuba was born in Jasper, Indiana on April 26, 1952 to Rosalia and Peter Dziuba. He and his wife established their family in Northford, Connecticut. He worked at Pratt & Whitney for 45 years as a manufacturing engineer. Upon their retirement, he and his wife moved to Senoia, Georgia. Mr. Dziuba was the beloved husband of 37 years to Justyna Dziuba; He is survived by his daughter and her fianc?, Victoria Dziuba and Ray Starkey; son and his wife, Nathaniel Dziuba and Cindy Liu-Dziuba; brother and his wife, Peter and Linda Dziuba, sister and her husband,...

Frauline Newman Edge passed away January 27, 2021. She was "Nana" to many and Ms. Frauline to others. She was born February 5, 1931 in Cullman, AL. She was preceded in death by her father, Otis F. Newman; mother, Annie Bell Newman, her beloved husband, E.C. Edge, two sons, Anthony Chris Byram, Eric Edward Edge, five sisters and one brother. She is survived by two daughters, Rita Byram Gresham (Larry Lee), Holli Edge Justiss (Ted) and four grandchildren, Kandice G. Prowant (Delmar), Kim G. McDonald (Mike), Tyler Justiss (Courtney Daniel), Morgan J. Davison (Jeff); four great-grandchildren, Austin Prowant (Madison), Mitchell Prowant, Kyle McDonald and Matthew McDonald. She also is survived by...

Peggy Ann McCroskey Carter, age 82, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on January 21, 2021. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 5, 1938, the youngest child of the late Joe E. McCroskey and Annie L. Pardue McCroskey. Peggy graduated from Central High School in Chattanooga, Class of 1956 and thoroughly enjoyed participating in her class reunions. She loved to travel and experience life. As anyone who knows her can tell you, she lived life to the fullest, always looking for the next big adventure. Her unconditional love and positive spirit left an indelible impression on all who encountered her. Peggy had an incredible (and detailed) memory. She could tell you the names, dates,...

Gloria Lynn Murphree Finney (Lynn), 66, of Newnan, Ga. died Wednesday morning at her home. After graduating from Arlington School in 1972, she obtained a Bachelors Degree in psychology at Converse College, followed by her Masters Degree at the University of West Georgia. After working in her chosen field for several years, Lynn attended the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, where she graduated with honors in 1989. Coincidentally, the night Lynn passed the Georgia Bar Exam, she met and later married, Donn Finney. Shortly thereafter, she opened a law office in Macon, Ga. Donn and Lynn gave birth to their daughter, Gloria Ruth, in 1990. Lynn and Gloria Ruth's lives were changed...

William Duke Garren, of Newnan, Georgia, son of LeeRoy and Betty Duke Garren, passed away on January, 14 after a long and courageous battle with multiple types of cancer. Having discovered the joy of flying at an early age, he attained his pilot license before he had a driver's license. The love of flying would take him from Texas as a pilot for A. J. Foyt to delivering supplies to Alaska for the construction of the Alaska pipeline before finishing the career with Zantop/Universal Airlines in Michigan. After earning his undergraduate degree from Wright State University in 1973, he entered the world of computer programming and found a career that would take him to retirement in January,...

Dewey Lindsey Spivey began his life's journey on August 23, 1951, He was born at Newnan Hospital and was one of six children born to the late Aubrey Hardaway and Evelyn Lucille Flournoy Spivey. His parents, like so many of that time, were employed by the textile mills that flourished in Newnan after the depression and he was subsequently raised in the East Newnan Village. His first job was working at West Point Pepperell in East Newnan in 1967. There he worked as an entry level employee and while there he acquired several skills such as welding and maintenance that would open other doors for employment for him. While working at West Point Pepperell, he began his family and soon moved to...

Harland L. Minnich, Jr., age 92, passed away December 30, 2020 in Newnan, GA. Born in Chattanooga, he lived most of his life in Knoxville, TN. He graduated from Knoxville High School and later attended the University of Tennessee. He was a WW II veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. In 1988 he retired from HUD as Program Manager in the Community Development Division. He was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church. Harland was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; his beloved wife of 65 years, Charlotte Ann Jones Minnich; and his daughter, Susan Lee Minnich Knight. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Beverly M. and Barry W....

Harland L. Minnich, Jr., age 92, passed away December 30, 2020 in Newnan, GA. Born in Chattanooga, he lived most of his life in Knoxville, TN. He graduated from Knoxville High School and later attended the University of Tennessee. He was a WW II veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. In 1988 he retired from HUD as Program Manager in the Community Development Division. He was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church. Harland was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; his beloved wife of 65 years, Charlotte Ann Jones Minnich; and his daughter, Susan Lee Minnich Knight. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Beverly M. and Barry W....

Geline Cox King, age 86, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Newnan, GA. She was born on February 14, 1934 in Atlanta, GA to the late Ed Cox and Jewel Murdock Cox. Along with her parents, Geline is preceded in death by her husband Charles Lamar King. She is survived by her two sons, Gary King and his wife Allison and Barry King. A family graveside service will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in College park. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Matthew Ryan Heidman, age 33, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020, in his home in Newnan, Georgia. He was born October 9, 1987 in Dallas, Texas to Jeff and Cindy Heidman. He was a beloved son and big brother to Aaron. He moved from Keller, Texas to Newnan, Georgia where he graduated from East Coweta High School in 2006. Ever since he was a little boy, Matthew had a passion for working with his hands. He proudly worked as a TechOps AMT for Delta Air Lines, dedicating his passion and talent for the work for over nine years. He was always willing to lend a hand to family and friends from helping with auto repairs to home projects. Matthew lived life to the...

Mrs. Ritta Dunigan Bostic, 75, of Newnan passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 9, 1945 in Beattyville, KY. Ritta was the sixth of eight children born to the late Herman Dunigan & Ruby Turner Dunigan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by son Ross Bostic and siblings Jim Dunigan, Phyllis Phillips, Janis Grass, Marcella McAhren. Ritta grew up in Orange, Indiana. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper in the dental office of Drs. Carson and Moynahan. She and her family were longtime members of Community Christian Church. Due to the COVID-19 19 pandemic, a memorial service will be planned for a later date. Rather...

Elane Maria Rodrigues de Carvalho Jackson was born on December 20, 1944 in Trindade, Goi?s, Brazil, to Olivia Maria de Carvalho and Fortunato Rodrigues de Carvalho. In her teenage years, she moved along with her family to Bras?lia, Brazil, and was one of the pioneer families to settle in the newly formed capital city. She lived there until she came to the United States in 1966 and resided in Bowdon, Georgia, where she worked for Senator Lamar Plunkett at Lamar Manufacturing and attended West Georgia College. . In 1969, she moved to Charlotte, Tennessee, where she began working for Red Cap Industries on January 5, 1970, which later became VF Corporation. She retired after a 47-year career...

Amalia V (Perone) Caporizo, known to family and friends as Molly or Lia, passed from this life on November 22, 2020. She was 87. Born in Stamford, CT to Gennaro and Gilda Perone, as the youngest of eight children, she was predeceased by her parents, brothers Pat, Al, Neil, Tony, Mike, and sisters Louise Flynn, and Mary Buzzeo. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, James (Jim) Caporizo Jr. of Newnan, GA, son James (Jim) (Sheila) Caporizo III of Stamford, CT, daughters Eda (Dr. Roddy) Umberger of Senoia, GA, and Jill Caporizo of Snohomish, WA. She is also survived by grandchildren, Christopher (Angelina) Caporizo, of Stamford, CT, Jamie Caporizo, of Reading, PA, and Lauren Caporizo,...

Carolyn Smith Williams, age 69, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born August 29, 1951 in Hogansville, Georgia to Doris Morgan and the late Joe Smith. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Suzanne Rawls; stepfather, Nick Morgan; and her beloved pet, Bear. Carol is survived by her mother, Doris Morgan; her son Michael Williams and wife Trina; grandchildren, Reese, Lauren (Jonathan), and Austin; great-grandchildren, Rhett and Emmie; son Mitch Williams and his wife Shannon; grandchildren, Megan, Bailey, and Mallory; sisters, Angie (Ray) Hand, Gail (Ken) Mitchell, Pat (Buddy) Gates, and Paula Todd; brother, Doug Morgan; special friend, Terry...

Cratus O'Dean Leonard, Jr., age 94 of Conyers, GA, Newton Co., died Friday, November 13, 2020 in Newnan, GA. Born to Cratus O'Dean Leonard Sr., and Stella Carson Leonard in Spencer, NC. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife Inez Allison Leonard, son Michael B. Leonard, brother Jack Leonard and granddaughter Allison Paige Rountree. Surviving are his brother Howard Leonard of Greenville, SC., granddaughter Lori Leonard Murphy of Newnan, GA., and great granddaughter Cynthia Rountree of St. Augustine, FL. Mr. Leonard was a proud WWII Veteran. He was also active for many years with Yaarab Shrine Temple and Conyers Shrine Club. Mr. Leonard was also regularly active in his Methodist...

Emory Jackson Crook, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born in Atlanta, GA on June 21, 1930 to the late Emory Jackson Crook, Sr. and Jennie Johnson Crook. Along with his parents, Jack as he was known by friends and family is preceded in death by his siblings, William H. Crook, Mildred Solsbee and Winnie Price. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Robertson Crook along with numerous nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held to celebrate Jack's life. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580