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Tate Edward (Eddie) Ingram passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 3, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital in Newnan, GA with his loving wife, Lora (Philbeck) Ingram, by his side. Eddie was born in Ballground, GA in 1937. He spent four years (1955-59) in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic. After that, he moved to Richmond, IN where he worked for Wells Pontiac and Studebaker Buick as Service Manager. Eddie was most known for his goofy sense of humor and his big shining smile! If you knew Eddie, he was always one for a good joke, and a cold beer. Eddie loved the Lord most of all. Also, golf, animals, (especially dogs), the beach and shrimp. Survivors include the love of his...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Howard Foughty Jr. (61), a beloved husband, father and papa. He passed away peacefully at his home in Newnan, GA on July 03, 2021 after suffering a year long battle with GBM brain cancer. Bill was born in Nelsonville, Ohio on December 5, 1959 to William and June Foughty. He grew up with his sister, Teresa and married his high school sweetheart, Pam Hooper. They got married August 21, 1982 and would be celebrating 39 years of marriage this August! Bill graduated high school valedictorian, obtained his undergraduate degree at Ohio University and went on to finish his Masters in electrical engineering at Case Western...

Mr. Ralph Hodges Gordon, 89 of Kingwood, TX passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born May 27, 1932, in Coweta County, GA, the son of the late John B. Gordon and Leta Mae (Gullatt) Gordon. The funeral service is Friday, July 2, 2021, at 3 o'clock in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with nephew Rev. Randy Gordon officiating. The visitation is Friday afternoon at McKoon Funeral Home beginning at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30062 or to First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood, 5520 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77345....

Mr. Joseph Bruce Jackson, 74 of Newnan, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born April 2, 1947 in Newnan, the son of the late J.C. Jackson & Iona McDonald Jackson. Bruce grew up in Newnan and graduated from Western High School in 1965. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy where he honorably served until 1970. After his service in the Navy, Bruce pursued many passions. On May 8, 1981 he married Terri Ann Wilson of Carrollton, GA after chasing her for six years. He was a person who loved to learn and loved to help others. He was a licensed electrician, did beautiful rock work, was a geologist, raised Texas Longhorn cattle with his brother Darrell and their...

Robert Orrin Brandes, Jr., of Senoia, was born in Atlanta on January 20, 1949 to Robert O.Brandes and Laura Jean Beacham Brandes, (Bee). Bobby was educated in Atlanta Public Schools, graduating from Therrell High School in 1967. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1972. He is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Bobby served the Fulton County Board of Commissioners as Personnel Director, retiring after 35 years in 2008. Bobby is predeceased by his parents and his sister, Carolyn Brandes Brumit Wilson. He is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Juliann Barron Brandes, whom he met at Therrell in 1965, having begun their...

Ellen Yancey Hunt of Senoia, Georgia passed peacefully on May 17th, 2021. Ellen was born on April 28th, 1943 in Grass Valley, California to Ida and Don Yancey. Her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1949. Ellen married Dudley Hunt in 1972 and they built a beautiful life together, raising their family in the metro Atlanta area before retiring to Senoia, Georgia. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ellen adored her family and, as matriarch, prided herself on being a family historian, sharing stories of those who came before her. Ellen's absolute joy was being a grandmother and a great-grandmother. Ellen loved to garden and bird watch, could out shop anyone, and was...

Mr. George Philip "Phil" Watkiss, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed from this life into God's eternal arms on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Southwest Christian Care surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Watkiss was born on November 24, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Dr. George E. Watkiss and Mary Bishop Watkiss. He served our country faithfully in the United States Army and is a distinguished and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. After his return from Vietnam, Mr. Watkiss attended Jacksonville University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Marketing then went on to the University of North Florida where he studied Transportation and Logistics and...

On Sunday, May 2, 2021 the Rev. Richard W. McLeroy of Peachtree City, GA entered into the Church triumphant with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After a well-lived and well-loved life as a Navy Corpsman, Lutheran pastor, and beloved husband and father, he is survived by daughter Cathy McLeroy Brinkman, son John Michael McLeroy, and daughter Lisa McLeroy Case. He is celebrating eternal life with his wife and partner of 59 years, Barbara Foster McLeroy. Memorial and celebration service will be held at Word of God Lutheran Church at 4486 East Highway 34 in Sharpsburg, GA at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 14th. There will be a private inurnment ceremony in the Columbarium at the Lutheran Church of...

Joan Little Wall, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. Joan was born on November 22, 1938 in Cedartown, GA to the late Marshall Little and Dolly Powell Little. Joan is survived by her loving husband, Louie Wall; daughter, Amy Sauls; grandson, Austin Sauls, Jacob Sauls, 3 siblings; Sylvia Snyder, Aaron Little, and Barbara Penney; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She went to work for Southern Bell, the phone company, right out of high school and moved to Atlanta, and it was where she met her husband Louie Wall on Ponce de Leon in Atlanta who was an Atlanta Fire Fighter at that time. They married and moved to East Point, GA and raised 2...

Lisle Robinson Bowers: May 1, 1930 - April 23, 2021 In the last part of his life, the nurses, who were strangers to him, remarked, "He is the real deal, isn't he?" A well-lived life of 90 years, he was part of a dying breed of cowboy leaving an impression on anyone he met. Lisle lived with integrity, strong moral values, and determination. You could always spot him, even on a beach vacation, in his traditional cowboy hat and boots. Lisle was born on Bear Creek Road in Moreland, GA to Ralph Lee Bowers and Roxie Lucile Graves. He was born into a generation of farmers and set out to be a lifelong farmer from an early age. After graduating from Newnan High School in 1946 and ABAC in 1949,...

Bettye Jean Geiger Head passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021 at her home. Bettye Jean was born on December 18, 1928 in Boaz, Alabama to Charles Oren and Ida Lucille Ryan Geiger. She graduated from East Rome High School in Rome, GA. She was living with her parents in Panana City, Florida when she married Clyde Edward Head. Bettye Jean worked for Valley Vend . She loved gardening and was a member of the Lindale Garden Club. She was a member of Silver Creek Presbyterian Church. Bettye Jean loved needlecrafts, sewing, needlepoint, embroidery and quilting. But what she loved most was her family and spending time with them. Bettye Jean and Clyde were married on February 11, 1943 and lived in...

Betty W. Hembree, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Watercrest Senior Living in Newnan, GA. Betty was born August 5, 1937 in Atlanta, GA to the late Marvin and Lillian Christian Wilbanks. Betty graduated from West Fulton High School in 1955. She had a successful career with the Federal Government, working at Dobbins Air Force Base and Lockhead. She was a resident of Smyrna, GA for sixty years. Betty is a member of Vinings First Baptist Church in Smyrna. Along with her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, James Donald Hembree; daughter, Donna Hembree Young and an infant son Donald Jay Hembree. She is survived by her sister, Barbara W. Harris, of...

Sam Houston Edwards, 80, of Newnan passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Sam was born October 5, 1940 in West Point, GA to the late Ocie Lee Edwards & Cornelia Lunceford Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Nelda Young Edwards and his brother, Benjamin Edgar Edwards. Sam spent his formative years growing up in Shawmut, AL before enrolling in the Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN. After graduating from Baylor in 1958, Sam enrolled at Auburn University. While at Auburn Sam was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and the ROTC. After graduating from Auburn in 1963 he served in the Marine Corps for several years....

Christopher Lyn Robinson, age 50, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home in Newnan. He was born on September 28, 1970 in St. Paul, MN. Christopher is preceded in death by his father, Lyn Robinson. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Gregor and her husband Mark and his brother, Bradley Robinson and his wife Dana. He is also survived by his loving dog Sadie, who he loved dearly. The service celebrating Christopher's life is Friday, April 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, in Newnan with Rev. Don Daly officiating. The family will greet friends from 4:00 PM until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be...

Kathleen Evans of Clarkston, Ga., passed away on March 30, 2021, after a long, dark struggle with dementia. A native of Roanoke, Ala., "Kitty" grew up in Gay, Ga., and attended Berry College, where she met the love of her life, William Ebbert Evans. Married in 1949, Kitty and Ebb spent the next 68 years together. After graduating from Berry, she worked for DeKalb County schools, teaching first at Lithonia and later at Allgood Elementary. She then earned a degree in library science and spent 22 years as the librarian at Avondale Elementary School. Upon retiring in 1989, Kitty devoted herself to her family, her church, and "playing in the dirt." There was nothing she could not cook,...

Doris Veach Arrighi, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her home in Newnan, with her daughter by her side. She was born on March 1, 1937 in Selma, AL to the late William Veach and Pennie Allen Veach. Doris is survived by her daughter, Faye Shaw and her husband James; granddaughter, Jessica Shaw; grandson, Bryan Shaw and his wife Keirsten and one great grandson, Hugo Shaw. She is also survived by her sister, Judith Saranthus and brother, Morris Veach and his wife Charlotte.A memorial service to celebrate Doris's life will be planned at a later date.Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Guy Cole Arnall, 82, died on March 25, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Mr. Arnall was born on March 30, 1938 to Frances Cole Arnall and Hamilton Clay Arnall. He graduated from Newnan High School in 1956 where he participated in a number of sports, which was the custom in those days. He was named All-State in football and basketball and won two state tennis championships. He was a member of the Beta Club, "N" Club, and Key Club. In 1960 Mr. Arnall graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA degree. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and Phi Kappa Phi, Honorary Society. He played on the UGA tennis team, coached by the iconic Dan Magill. Also, he was a Sports Editor at the Pandora...

Master Sgt. Travis Dean Brown, age 35, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2021. He was born on June 8, 1985 in East Point, GA to Larry Dean Brown and Cherry Batson Brown. Travis is preceded in death by his daughter, Emmalyna Rechelle Brown, and his brother Seth Parton. Along with his parents, Travis is survived by his maternal grandmother, Helen Batson; Fianc? Cassie Moore, soon to be son, Travis Dean Brown, Jr. and his siblings, Wendy (Jonathan) Camm, Ryan (Veronica) Parton, Josh (Amber) Parton and Zach (Hope) Parton. He was proud to be called Uncle Bobo by his nieces and nephews, Rowan Camm, Verayna Camm, Addy Parton, Bryson Parton and Seth Parton. The funeral service for Travis is...

Mrs. Mary Geraldine Miceli, 82, of Newnan, GA passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born March 29, 1938 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late James Joseph Finn and Gertrude Theresa Corcoran Finn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Felix Miceli and siblings, Gerald Finn, James Finn II, Margaret Ferreira and Patricia Ferreira as well as son-in-law Larry Dobbs. Survivors include her six children and a son-in-law, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren as well as surviving siblings, one sister and one brother, in addition many nieces and nephews. Mary was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was the best grandmother to her grandchildren...

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...