Fayetteville

Cary named ‘Outstanding Woman in American History’ by local DAR chapter

The James Waldrop Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution presented Carolyn Cary with the award for Outstading Women in American History. Phyllis King presented the award to Cary. Photo/Ann Eldredge.

Carolyn Cary was recently announced as the Outstanding Woman in American History by the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.  Cary has resided in Fayette County since 1966 and has witnessed Fayette County history firsthand. Read More»

Washington Medal Winner

Washington Medal Winner

Susan Sloan was awarded the Martha Washington Medal for her continued support and service to the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, Fayetteville. She is a member of the James Waldrop Daughters of the American Revolution, Fayetteville. Shown with Sloan is J. Michael Thomme Sr., Lafayette chapter information officer. Photo/Special

Carl Hubert Greenway, 88, of Fayetteville

Carl Hubert Greenway, 88, of Fayetteville, died April 18, 2010.

He was a member of Harps Crossing Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Frances Greenway and a brother Horace Greenway.

He is survived by his son Mike and Shirley Greenway of Fayetteville; grandchildren Chad Greenway, Ricky and Tiffany Greenway, and April and Shaun Brooks; great-grandchild Jake Greenway; sisters Nina and Carl Maxey and Jane and Bob Krebs; and nieces and nephews. Read More»

Mr. James L. Moye, 68, of Fayetteville

Mr. James L. Moye, 68, of Fayetteville, died April 16, 2010.

Mr. Moye proudly served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his wife Carol Moye of Fayetteville; two sons James “Tony” & Keri Moye of Fayetteville and Michael Tracy & Denise Moye of Newnan; five grandchildren: Bobbie, Dalton, and Garrett Moye, Rachael and Logan Cannella. Read More»

Geraldine Juanita Gamble, age 68, of Fayetteville

Geraldine Juanita Gamble, age 68, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Mrs. Gamble was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest L. and Mollie L. Whitfield. Read More»

3 in Fayette appointed to state advisory boards

Three prominent Fayette County residents have been appointed to different statewide advisory boards by Gov. Sonny Perdue.

County Commission Chairman Jack Smith was named to the Board of the Georgia Leadership Academy; Development Authority Chairman Randy Hayes was named to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial Advisory Committee; and Fayette County Election Board Chairwoman and real estate appraiser Marilyn Watts was named to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board.

All three have been extensively active in the community: Read More»

Mary Elizabeth Pound, age 101, Fayetteville

Mary Elizabeth Pound, age 101, Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2010.

Originally from Savannah, GA, Elizabeth has resided with her sister, Emmie Pound, in Fayetteville for the past seven years. Read More»

Thomas Albert Crusselle, 82, of Fayetteville

Thomas Albert Crusselle, 82, of Fayetteville, died April 15, 2010.

He was a member of Fayetteville Masonic Lodge #711. He is survived by his wife Montene Crusselle; daughter Terri Crusselle and Doug Crook of Fayetteville; and aunts and cousins.

A graveside service will be held Monday, April 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1173 Cascade SW, Atlanta.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville .

Carl J Mowell & Son, Fayetteville – www.mowellfuneralhome.com

Joyce Geraldine “Jerri” Patrick Wilson, 81, of Fayetteville

Joyce Geraldine “Jerri” Patrick Wilson, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother Curtis Harlan and Thelma Patrick, her sister Josephine (Patrick) Aaron and brother Curtis Partick, Jr. Read More»

Mary Lou Miller will speak at Brooks UMC this Friday

All Ladies of the community are invited to a Ladies’ Coffee House at Brooks United Methodist Church Friday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Mary Lou Miller will be the guest speaker.

Miller has been in campus ministries at Florida State University, Georgia Tech and Atlanta Christian College. She and her husband, Thom, work together in leading marriage enrichment seminars across the United States.

She is also an inspirational speaker for women’s meetings, retreats and seminars. She will speak on “God, Grits and Gravy” and how a Yankee found joy in Dixie. Read More»