Obituaries

Carolyn Lee Clark

Carolyn Lee Clark, 61, Fayetteville, died Jan. 22, 2010. She was retired with 30 years of teaching at the Church Street Elementary School in Riverdale. She was a member of the Riverdale Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, 30th Infantry Division of the Ladies Auxiliary, the Ethel Taylor Circle at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, Kappa Kappa IOTA National Teacher Sorority, MU Conclave, and was a retired member of the NEA and GAE, Fayette County Retired Educators and the Georgia Retired Educators. Read More»

Melvin Douglas Morrow

Melvin Douglas Morrow, Newnan, died Jan. 12. 2010. He was born Sept. 13, 1949 in Junction City, Ga. He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Morrow. He was graduated from the Coweta County school system. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War era. He had been a member of the Summer Hill Baptist Church, and was a deacon at the South Ashburn Holiness Church, Ashburn, Ga. Read More»

Mary Louise Brown Tinsley 

Mary Louise Brown Tinsley, 82, Senoia, died Jan. 14, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bela Morris and Arlie Rachel Bell Brown, and  son, Wayne Barry Tinsley. Services were at the Tri-County Baptist Church, Senoia, with the Rev. Ron Whitlock officiating. Interment was at the Senoia City Cemetery. Read More»

Emmer Lee Benning 

Emmer Lee "Mo" Benning, 91, Union City, formerly of Senoia, died Jan. 13, 2010. She was born June 7, 1918 in Oglethorpe County. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Benning, her parents, Will and Lizzie Murray, and four children. She was an active member of the Greater Pine View Pure Holiness Church, Senoia. She served on the Mother Board and other auxiliaries. 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»

Kathleen Mary Stogner

Kathleen "Katie" Mary Stogner, 44, Peachtree City, died Jan. 14, 2010. She was born in Morristown, N.J., and later received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rutgers University. She was a teacher, homemaker, and a loving person to all who knew her. Services were at the Peachtree City First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. David Miller officiating. A private interment was held later. 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.