Obituaries

Ruth Liesel Schildheuer Prater, 88, of Fayetteville

Ruth Liesel Schildheuer Prater, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Nov. 27, 2012. She was born in Vienna, Austria Dec. 14, 1923 and graduated from Reichstheaterkammer in Karlsruhe, Germany receiving an education in music, voice and composition.

She and her husband of 47 years, Major Charles L. Prater, (deceased) moved to Fayetteville from East Point in 1989. She became an active member of the community as a full-time volunteer in the ministry of Jehovah's Witnesses and is known in the area as "the little German (Austrian) lady that teaches the Bible." Read More»

Richard S. Clifford, age 83

Mr. Richard S. Clifford, age 83, born in Galveston, Texas and a resident of Peachtree City, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Lorene Crutcher Clifford and is survived by his son, Stephen W. Clifford and wife, Pam Shook of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter, Martha Jean Farrell and husband, Richard of Peachtree City; grandsons, Patrick, Robert and Douglas Farrell; sister in-law, Grace Clifford; several nieces and nephews in Galveston, Texas. Read More»

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John Gonsalves De Jesus Jr., age 84, of Peachtree City

Mr. John Gonsalves De Jesus Jr., age 84, resident of Peachtree City, GA, died at his home on Nov. 28, 2012.

John was born Jan. 23, 1928, in New Bedford, Mass., the son of John de Jesus and Guilhermina Vieira de Jesus.

John was raised and educated in New Bedford. He was a resident of Mass. until he relocated his family in 1972 to GA, as a result of the Northeast/Delta merger. Read More»

Harry Franklin Martin, Sr. age 83 of Peachtree City

Mr. Harry Franklin Martin, Sr. age 83 of Peachtree City, GA died Wednesday, November 28, 2012. His body was cremated and services are planned for Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, 1 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, GA 30263. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until service time. Read More»

Gary Edwin Ramsey, age 66

Gary was born on Oct.21, 1946 in Beebe, Ark. He passed away suddenly Nov. 27, 2012.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Curtis Ramsey and step-grandson Jessie Coots, Jr.

Gary is survived by his wife Beverly Ramsey of Peachtree City, GA; daughter Michele Ramsey Walton (Big Time) & her husband Peter, of Newnan; mother Gladys L. Harvey; sister Janice Marie Ramsey (Doodie) of Senoia, GA; step-daughter Leane Gailey of Houston, Texas; stepson Jasen Armstrong & wife Amy of Grantville, GA; step-granddaughters Kailey, Olivia, Megan & Alice and step-grandson Gunner. Read More»

Erik Lindstrom, 18, of Senoia

Mr. Erik Lindstrom, 18, of Senoia (Fayette County), died Nov. 23, 2012.

Erik was a 2012 graduate of Whitewater High School and was scheduled to attend Clayton State in the spring. He was currently employed at Best Buy. He also loved Braves baseball and Tennessee football. Read More»

Linda Honrath of Tyrone

Mrs. Linda Honrath (Coffee Lady) of Tyrone passed away Nov. 23, 2012.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert Honrath of Tyrone; daughters, Diana Honrath of Fayetteville and Dianeme Frye of Myron, Ga.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Minister Billy Rowe officiating.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 3 p.m. until service time at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.

Joe Walter Cartwright, Jr., 72, of Fayetteville

Mr. Joe Walter Cartwright, Jr., 72, of Fayetteville, passed away Nov. 26, 2012.

He served his country in the US Army Reserves and retired after 34 years of service. He was also a letter carrier with the US Postal Service and retired after 36 years of dedicated service. Read More»

Angelo Robert Leonardi, 83, of Peachtree City

Mr. Angelo Robert Leonardi, 83, of Peachtree City passed away Nov. 26, 2012.

He was born in Passaic, New Jersey on March 18, 1929. Mr. Leonardi proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a meat cutter for over 50 years in New York & New Jersey. He was a loving husband to his wife of over 60 years, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather & brother. He loved spending time with his family & friends.

Mr. Leonardi is preceded in death by his parents & brother, Dr. Joseph Leonardi. Read More»

Paula Lemming Sellers, 65

Paula Lemming Sellers, 65, passed away on Nov. 24, 2012 at Southwest Christian Care.

Paula was married to "Coach" Weyman Sellers for 25 years, until his death in January 2011.

She graduated from Georgia State University. She worked for Namano, Inc. for 10 years and also taught school, retiring from Fayette County High School.

She is survived by her parents Paul & Estelle Lemming of Fayetteville, an aunt Dorothy Lemming of Stockbridge, and several cousins and extended family. Read More»

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