Obituaries

Ashleigh Webster Memorial

Ashleigh Webster

04/22/88 - 02/03/06

"And can it be that in a world so full and busy
The loss of one creature
Makes a void so wide and deep
That nothing but the width and depth
Of eternity can fill it!"
-Charles Dickens

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Lt. Reid L. Bronson, USN, 93, of Peachtree City

Lt. Reid L. Bronson, USN (Ret), 93, of Peachtree City passed away Jan. 15, 2013 of complications from pneumonia.

Mr. Bronson was born in Urania, La. on Jan. 12, 1920 to Burton Bronson and Francis (Fletcher) Bronson. He devoted his life to serving others, his country, his family and his community. Read More»

Bruce McAllister Brodersen, 77, of Peachtree City

Bruce McAllister Brodersen, 77, of Peachtree City, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.

Bruce was born in Fresno, Calif. Sept. 30, 1935 to Arthur James and Edith McAllister Brodersen. After serving in the United States Air Force, Bruce began his career with United Airlines and retired after 35 years of service. Read More»

Viney Spears Kelley, 90, of Fayetteville

Viney Spears Kelley, 90, of Fayetteville, Ga. died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.

A graveside service was held 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta.

Survivors include one daughter, Kim Stapleton of Fayetteville; two sons, James L. Kelley of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Pat Kelley of Minneola, Fla.; three grandchildren, Lisa Stapleton, Tina Kelley and Taylor Kelley; one sister, Virginia Lineback of Woodstock; one brother, Fred Spears and his wife, Sarah of Pilot Pointe, Texas. Read More»

Henry Edward Knowles of Fayetteville

Mr. Henry Edward "Ed" Knowles of Fayetteville, Ga., died Jan. 19, 2013 at his home after an extended illness.

He was a proud patriot and WWII veteran, who spoke frequently of his service. He was a member of Riverdale Masonic Lodge #709 and member of Fayetteville VFW Post 105. He was an active member at Friendship United Methodist Church and served on many projects over the years. He worked with the Youth Baseball Program in its early years and also served as a Boy Scout leader. Read More»

Hawse Lee Lanham, of Fayetteville

Hawse "Jim" Lee Lanham, of Fayetteville, passed away Jan. 16, 2013.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He flew over 460 missions and was a Purple Heart Recipient.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Louise Lanham; brother's George L. Lanham, Jr. and Donald Ray Lanham. Read More»

Joseph Ross, of Fayetteville

Joseph "Eddie" Ross, of Fayetteville, passed away on January 14, 2013.

He was a member of Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. He loved tennis and was an avid soccer fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Margret Ross, and aunts/uncles.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pam Ross of Fayetteville; son, Jason (Victoria) Ross of Panama City Beach, Fla.; daughter, Jenny Ross of Fayetteville; grandchild, Kaiden Ross of Panama City Beach, Fla.; and cousins. Read More»

Mary Copeland, of Fayetteville

Mary "Liz" Copeland, of Fayetteville, formerly of East Point, passed away on Jan. 13, 2013, at the age of 82. Read More»

Virginia Rookus Joyner, age 88, of Peachtree City

Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Rookus Joyner, age 88, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013.

Ginny was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. on April 27, 1924, daughter of the late Peter Nelsen Rookus and Carrie Bell Jensen Rookus.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Harrison Joyner and brother Peter Nelson Rookus, Jr. Read More»

Lucille Whiten Ausborn, 31, of Peachtree City

Lucille Whiten Ausborn, 31, of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away Jan. 11, 2013.

Lucille was a loving mother, devoted wife, friend, and Phi Mu sister. She was also the Director of Greek Life at Georgia State University. Read More»