Fayetteville

Gribben-Pekarske

Mr. & Mrs. Pekarske

Melanie Anne Gribben and Philip John Pekarske were married Oct. 3, 2009, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Fayetteville. Father Jimmy Adams and the Rev.Justin Kollmeyer presided at the wedding. A reception followed at the Wyndham Conference Center in Peachtree City .

The bride is the daughter of Earl and Cindy Gribben of Fayetteville. She is a 2007 graduate of Whitewater High School. Read More»

Cynthia Ann Turner

Cynthia Ann Turner, 41, Fayetteville, died Jan. 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Stephen "Steve" G. Turner Sr., Fayetteville; a son, Stephen G. Turner Jr., Fayetteville; parents, Joseph and Beverly Franks, Melbourne, Fla.; in-laws, Harold and Jean Turner, Fayetteville; a sister, Becky and Greg Willhite, Fayetteville, Ark.; and brothers-in-law, Michael Turner, Fayetteville, and Gary and Deborah Turner, Dallas, Ga. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Perry Andrew Padgett

Perry Andrew Padgett, 77, Fayetteville, died Jan. 11, 2010. He was a resident of Fayetteville for 45 years. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years in the 1950s, and worked as an airline mechanic for Delta Airlines for 22 years, from 1964 to 1986. Memorial services were at the Fayette Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Cliff Haddox officiating. Read More»

Connie Lynn Morelock

Connie Lynn Morelock, 46, Fayetteville, died Jan. 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Burdette. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Ray Waters and the Rev. Chuck Chambers officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Read More»

Jerolean Nelms

Jerolean Nelms, 80, Fayetteville, died Jan. 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Nelms. Services were at Flat Creek Baptist Church with interment at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include a daughter, Cherie Brush, Alachua, Fla.; and a brother, Bill Weaver. Memorial donations may be made to LaFayette Nursing Home, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Malcolm Edd Bernhard

Malcolm Edd "Mac" Bernhard, 63, Jonesboro, died Jan. 14, 2010. Services were at the Lisbon Baptist Church with the Rev. Carlton Swicegood officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Nell Bernhard, Jonesboro; brothers, John David Bernhard, and Jerry Bernhard, both of Fayetteville; sisters, Linda and Leon Blackburn, McDonough, and Vickie and John McLucas, Fayetteville; and mother-in-law, Monicue King, Palmetto, and "Daddy's Baby" K. C. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Phyllis Dale Hammel

Phyllis Dale "Granny" Hammel, 70, Fayetteville, died Jan. 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry William Hammel Sr. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. She worked at the Base Exchange at Ft. Gillem for over 23 years. Following her retirement she was a volunteer at the Fayette Thrift Store. Read More»

Peggy Alice Cochran

Peggy Alice Cochran, 83, Fayetteville, died Jan. 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Allen Cochran Sr. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with Pastor Steve Geyer officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Park, Fayetteville.

Survivors include sons, Walter Allen Cochran Jr., Forest Park, and Kerry Lee and Mattie B. Cochran, Fayetteville; daughters, Sandra Cochran Price, and Becky and Ray Cochran Bryan, all of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

F’ville’s Hollingsworth House faces foreclosure

Craig and Belinda Fitch have come to the end of being able to operate their special events business out of the Hollingsworth House in Fayetteville. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) said it is likely not in the position to purchase the property due to earlier commitments to have the old Travis Hardware building renovated for a potential restaurant. Read More»

‘Making the Dream Count’ theme of 10th F’ville MLK fest

The annual event celebrating the birth and life of Martin Luther King, Jr., began with a parade under cool, clear skies in Fayetteville Monday morning. The celebration sponsored by the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP continued at noon at Sams Auditorium and featured Morehouse College junior Justin L. Bryant.

The sixth annual parade began the day’s celebration, carrying the theme “Making the Dream Count.” The parade featured 40 entries with representation from bands and ROTC units from around metro Atlanta. Read More»