Obituaries

Local obituaries for Sewell Mortuary
Sylvester Barber Sr.
Nov 2, 2011
Sylvester Barber, Sr. was born January 9, 1942 to his parents, Victoria Dennis Barber and Ralph Barber. He was enrolled in the Meriwether County School System before moving to Detroit, Michigan as a young man. He worked as a welder with Dana Corporation for over twenty years before he retired. After retirement he moved to Montgomery, Alabama. He enjoyed...
Willie Jackson
Oct 28, 2011
On the morning of October 28, 2011 Bro. Willie L. Jackson ("Bill" or "Big Jack") departed this life at VistaCare Hospice of Columbus, Ga. He was born January 11, 1928 to the late Robert and Mattie Jackson. He joined the navy (1946-1947) and was honorable discharged in 1947. He married Catherine Bryant, daughter of the late Sam and Mittie...
Emmitt Owens
Oct 24, 2011
Emmitt Owens was born April 7, 1952 to the late Hattie and Alvin Owens. Emmitt departed life on Monday, October 24, 2011. At an early age Emmitt was baptized at Mount Venus Baptist Church. As a young adult Emmitt served in the United States Army. Emmitt is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Mrs. Sandra Owens of Woodbury,...
Marsha Holt
Oct 17, 2011
God sent an angel from heaven early the morning of October 17, 2011 to seal the lips of a darling mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Marsha Jean Holt was born September 20, 1954 in Woodland, Ga. She was the eldest child and only girl born to proud parents, Mr. Ernest Lee and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Holt....
Johnny Weaver
Oct 14, 2011
Johnny "Benny" Weaver was born on November 20, 1953, son of Mrs. Ozella Virginia Weaver and the late John Lee Weaver. Benny departed life on Friday October 14, 2011. At an early age, Benny was baptized and became an active member at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Albany, GA. where he served on the Usher Board. As a...
Jessie Moss
Oct 10, 2011
Jessie Moss, 80, of Newnan, GA, died Oct. 10, 2011. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at New Hope Baptist Church. Jessie B. Moss was born May 11, 1936 in Newnan, Georgia to Jessie Moss and Easter Gates. He departed this life October 10, 2011. Jessie joined New Baptist and served faithfully until he became ill....
Gracie Mitchell
Oct 10, 2011
Gracie Mae Green-Mitchell was born to Fannie Talley Davis and B.C.Davis on June 17, 1931 in Spalding County. Grace was raised by her maternal grandparents Nochie Bell and Matt Talley. She lovingly became known as just Grace. Grace married the late Willie Albert Green at an early age and to this union were born 7 children; Barbara Green, Willie...
O.C. Mccrorey
Oct 8, 2011
Bro. O. C. McCrorey was born on July 27, 1926 to the late Deacon Earnest McCrorey and Sis. Carrie Harvey McCrorey in Meriwether County. He joined True Mount Temple Baptist Church at an early age under the Pastoral of the late Rev. J. J. Jordon. Later he moved his membership to the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral...
Mary Reeves
Sep 27, 2011
Mrs. Mary Lee Johnson-Reeves was born on March 31, 1948 in Meriwether County to the late Timothy Johnson and late Sally Lou Bussey. She was the second of five children. On September 27, 2011 God sent down one of his angels to shine over Mary and welcome her to her eternal home. At an early age, Mary joined the...
Leila Parker
Sep 25, 2011
Sister Leila Mae Parker "Ma Lelia" was born January 28, 1929 to the late Andrew and Ellen Barron of Woodland, Georgia. Ma Leila joined Friendship Baptist Church at an early age. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church Choir. Ma Leila enjoyed going to church and bible study. Ma Leila retired from Goody's Products in the early 90's....
Ronnie Thrash
Sep 19, 2011
Deacon Ronnie Levene Thrash, was born on May 28th 1959 in Greenville, Georgia to the late Robert Thrash Sr. and Georgia Mae Thrash. Ronnie was a 1978 graduate of Greenville High School and he also continued his education by receiving some training at West GA Technical College. He joined Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church at an early age, where he...
Grady Green
Sep 18, 2011
Mr. Grady Green was born on March 30, 1954 in Gay, Georgia. He is the fifth child born to the late Mr. Hulet and Marie Green. Grady joined Mt. Venus Baptist Church at an early age. He was an outgoing and outspoken person with a passion for fishing and animals. He had an influence on a lot of people's...
Jimmie Robinson
Sep 16, 2011
Jimmie Robinson, 63, of Newnan died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. The memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Eddie Jacobs
Sep 10, 2011
Eddie Jacobs was born October 5, 1942 to Romeo Jacobs and Willie James. He attended Meriwether County School as a young boy. Eddie had a passion for traveling and big trucks. He enjoyed being a truck driver. Eddie was a family type guy who loved being around his family especially around the holidays. He leaves to cherish his memory,...
Essie Favors
Aug 26, 2011
Sister Essie Mae Favors was born July 15, 1952 as a blessing to the late Rev. Frazier and Mae Willie Brooks. Essie enjoyed talking and spending time with family and friends. She was truly loving and caring to everyone around her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Essie was a devoted member of Grace Tabernacle Church...
Walter Green
Aug 7, 2011
Walter James Green (Little Man) was born February 26, 1956 in Senoia, GA. to the late Mr. Willie Albert Green and Mrs. Gracie Mae Green Mitchell. He was the fifth child born of seven children and he's preceded in death by his oldest brother, Willie Floyd Green. Walter was educated in the Coweta County School System. He was a...
Girlie Slaton
Aug 2, 2011
Mrs. Girlie B. Slaton (Nick) was born on February 6, 1953 to the late Mr. Sid Brown who preceded her in death and Mazell Brown. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memories: Robert Slaton, her husband of thirty-three years; two daughters, Stephanie Brown and Melinda Brown; one son, Morris (Erica) Brown; seven sisters, Seles (Daniel) Hardaway, Gennie (Joseph) Hines,...
Connie Parham
Jul 25, 2011
Connie Victoria Parham leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Robert Parham (Greenville, GA); sons, Adrian (Tina) Alexander (Atlanta, GA), Andre (Stephanie) Alexander (Pine Mountain, GA), Marte Alexander (Manchester, GA), Marlon (Cheryl) Alexander (Greenville, GA); daughter, Rhonda McGhee (Greenville, GA); sisters, Mattie Thomas (Murfreesboro, TN), Doris Jatum, (Lavergne, TN), Wyomia Clark (Murfreesboro, TN), Pam (Angel, Doug, Doug Jr)...
Willie Pope Sr.
Jul 25, 2011
Mr. Willie Lee Pope, Sr. (Big Daddy) was born November 23, 1927 to the late Willie Andrew and Susie Kate Stargell Pope. He was their only child. He attended the Meriwether County School System. He joined the Shiloh Baptist Church at an early age; In which he stayed faithful until his health began to fail. Big Daddy was called...
Tommie Hinton
Jul 23, 2011
Tommie Hinton, 70, of Newnan, GA, died Saturday, July 23, 2011. Tommie was born May 18, 1941 to the late John and Margaret Robinson Hinton. Born and raised in Luthersville, Georgia where he joined Rocky Mount Baptist Church at an early age, Tommie later moved to Newnan, Georgia with his family where he attended Central High School. After graduation...
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