Obituaries

Mrs. Opal Rhodes Gressett of Fayetteville

Mrs. Opal Rhodes Gressett, of Fayetteville, died September 17, 2010.

She was a faithful member of College Park Second Baptist and McDonough Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Odie Gressett.

She is survived by her daughter Cindy & John Christopher of Fayetteville; grandsons Michael Snyder of Newnan and his fiancé Elisa Healey, and Steven and Amanda Snyder of Flowery Branch; great-grandson Dylan Snyder; sister Evelyn Puckett of Chunky, MS; sisters-in-law Ruth Gressett of AL, Janet Rogers of MS, and Ileen Gressett of CA; as well as several nieces and nephews. Read More»

Alexander Joseph Topp, Jr., 93

Alexander Joseph Topp, Jr., 93, of Northbrook, Illinois and Peachtree City, GA, passed away September 12, 2010. Read More»

Bill Jones, 91, of Fayetteville

Mr. Bill Jones, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010.

Mr. Jones is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Mary Spears Jones; one sister and five brothers. Read More»

Leonard Gene Hespenheide of Peachtree City

Hespenheide, Leonard Gene died September 11, 2010. Survived by sons Nathan (Molly) and Sean, stepdaughter Katherine Davis, and stepson Justin Davis, granddaughter Kira Hespenheide, and brothers Mark (Jane), Eric (Judy Hicks) and Gary (Ilise Kremer), as well as countless friends. Len was a resident of the Detroit area for 20 years before he relocated to Peachtree City, Georgia where he lived for 23 years. He volunteered with numerous groups in Peachtree City, most notably his church, while dealing with the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis. Read More»

Infant Weston Lee Brake

Infant Weston Lee Brake, beloved son of Eric & Rachel Brake, passed away September 10, 2010.

Weston is also survived by grandparents Carla & Richard Garcia and Bobby & Frankie Brake; great grandparents Carlton & Libba Morris and Frank & Pauline Moore.

A celebration of life will be held 4:00 PM, Monday, September 13, 2010 at Carl J. Mowell & Son Fayetteville Chapel with Reverend Dennis Watson officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, 2:30 to 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Carl J Mowell & Son Fayetteville Chapel (www.mowellfuneralhome.com)

Dr. Ronald G. Hanie, Sr., 75, of Fayetteville

Dr. Ronald G. Hanie, Sr., 75, of Fayetteville, GA passed away September 12, 2010.

Ron served as a Baptist pastor in Georgia for 50 years at Ways Baptist Church in Wrens, GA., Cedar Hill Baptist in Owenton, KY., Pine lake Baptist in Pine Lake, GA., Park Avenue Baptist in Atlanta, GA., First Baptist of Chatsworth, GA., White Oak Hills Baptist in Stone Mountain, GA., Sonoraville Baptist in Calhoun, GA., and also a Chaplin at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. Dr. Hanie also served as a foreign missionary to Paris, France . Read More»

Ms. Billy Beth Falk, 84, of Fairburn

Ms. Billy Beth Falk, 84, of Fairburn, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

Ms. Falk was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful volunteer at her church and she always found such joy in quilting. Read More»

Arthur Harold Daniel, 75, of Woodland

Arthur Harold Daniel, 75, of Woodland, GA, passed away on Wednesday, September 08, 2010.

For over 40 years, Mr. Daniel drove a truck for ABF Freight Line. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Sarah Jane Richey Daniel and his great-granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Russel Daniel; sons Hal and Janet Daniel, Jimmy Daniel and John and Becci Daniel; daughters Sherry and Roy Smith, Lori and Rich Brennen; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Read More»

Mr. Michael Robert Sage of Peachtree City

Mr. Michael Robert Sage of Peachtree City died September 7, 2010.

Mr. Sage was an executive recruiter for the Robert Sage & Associates Company.

He is survived by his brothers, Randy Sage and his wife Nancy of Peachtree City; Mark Sage and his wife Cathy of Tarpon Springs, FL; nieces and nephews, Craig Sage; Katy Sage; Chris Sage and Brandon Sage.

Mr. Sage was cremated and there were no local services.

Carl J Mowell & Son Peachtree City (www.mowellfuneralhome.com)

Mary Grace Pitts Gellerstedt, 83, of Fayetteville

Mary Grace Pitts Gellerstedt, 83, of Fayetteville, died peacefully at home September 7, 2010.

She is survived by her daughters Ruth Gellerstedt of Fayetteville and Ann (John) Ericksen of Mars, PA; sons Rev. Bob (Gloria) Gellerstedt of Japan and Bill (Toni) Gellerstedt of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren Jessica (Steve) Holmes and Danielle, Hannah, Katie, and Joshua Gellerstedt; brother John B. (Sheila) Pitts of Eustis, FL; and nieces and nephews. Read More»