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Malcolm Renzo Hingson

  Mr. Malcolm Renzo Hingson, age 78, formerly of McDonough, Georgia died December 16, 2008.  He was born in Live Oak, Florida to the late Thomas Michael, Sr. and Ida Hart Hingson. He retired from National Linen Supply Company. Mr. Hingson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anita Nathe Hingson and son Dennis and his wife Mary Hingson.

  Survivors include his daughter, Denise Cox of McDonough; son, Nathan Hingson of St.Petersburg, Florida; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and brothers, Mike Hingson of Tampa, Florida and Ray Hingson of Florida.

  Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.

 

Susan McCarter

  Mrs. Susan McCarter of Locust Grove, Georgia died December 18, 2008. Susan was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 9, 1954. She attended public schools in Birmingham, Montreal, Canada, Pittsburgh, and received a B.A. Degree in Jour-nalism from Auburn University.  She attended graduate school at Florida State University and majored in Mass Communications. Susan was athletic and competed in high school swimming, diving and synchronized swimming events as well as gymnastics. She recently participated and completed the Breast Cancer Three Day Walk. Susan was a professional photo-journalist and was employed at Turner Network Television, the Talladega Daily Home, and the Fulton County Daily Report.  She also had many free-lance assignments around the state, such as wedding and high-school sporting events. She was a member of Locust Grove United Methodist Church and   also a member of the Locust Grove Women’s Club. Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn DeShazo of Birmingham, Alabama and father-in-law, Charles McCarter of Locust Grove.

  Survivors include her husband, Scott McCarter of Locust Grove and children, Dylan Scott McCarter and Laura Angelyn McCarter; father Mike DeShazo of Birmingham, Alabama; mother-in-law, Elsie McCarter of Locust Grove; sister, Becky Cree of Loganville; brother, Doug (Jane) and Rhiannon DeShazo of St Cloud, Florida; brother-in-law, Chuck (Misty) and Charlie( Kristin) and Doug McCarter of Locust Grove; sister-in-law, Karen Hearn, Luke and Jake Hearn of Locust Grove and many aunts, uncles and cousins in Locust Grove and Birmingham.

  Service were held at the Locust Grove United Methodist Church on December 22. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Susan’s name to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, The American Cancer Society or the United Methodist Church.  Haisten Funeral Home, www.haistenfunerals.com, 770-914-8833, in charge of arrangements.

 

 

Faye Yates

  Mrs. Faye Yates, age 69, of Locust Grove, Georgia died December 19, 2008. She was born in Dallas to the late James Franklin and Josie Carolina Cole Pate. Mrs. Yates retired from Fort MacPherson and drove bus 98-7 for Henry County Schools. 

  Survivors include her husband, Pete Yates; daughter, Sheila and Cleve Mundy; sons, David and Nicki Yates, Joe and Tammy Yates, all of Locust Grove; ten grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Hunnings of Dallas, Dot Harper of Sharpsburg; brother, Geary Pate of Dalla; several nieces and nephews.

  Services were held December 23 at Philippi Baptist Church with Rev. Joey Seabolt and Rev. Terrell Hopkins officiating. Interment Locust Grove Cemetery. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.

 

Dorothy N. Roca

  Mrs. Dorothy N. Roca, age 73, of Jonesboro, Georgia died December 20, 2008.  She was born in Athens, Ohio to Raymond and Nellie Viola Rowan.  She was a member of Oak Park Church and served as a Missionary to Cuba and several other mission fields. Dorothy dedicated herself to helping translate Spanish to English for women in the Atlanta area who needed prenatal and postnatal care. She also loved working in her garden and spending time with her grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and sister Thelma Gaskins.

  Survivors include her husband, Armando; daughter, M. Yvette (Antonio) Argueta of Stockbridge; sons: A. David (Sonya) Roca of Jonesboro, Jonathan D. (Roxann) Roca of Baltimore, Ohio, Andrew L. Roca of Jonesboro, Jeremy J. (Bethany) Roca of Stockbridge; brothers, David Rowan of McDonough, James Rowan of Griffin, John Rowan of Stockbridge, Philip Rowan of Lancaster, Ohio, Mark Rowan of Columbus, Ohio; sister, Susan Crawford of Locust Grove; and eight grandchildren.

  Services were held December 29 at Oak Park Church with Pastor David Scott officiating. Interment Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.

 

Edmund E. Faria

  Mr. Edmund E. Faria, age 94, died on December 22, 2008.  Born in Bristol, Rhode Island   and a long-time resident of Shalimar, Florida, Mr. Faria has lived in Georgia since 2001. Mr. Faria honorably served his country for over thirty years in the U.S. Army Air Corps/U.S. Air Force. He was a veteran of World War II and the Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Helen D. Faria.

  He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Ramsden of Cape Coral, Florida, Mary Anne Counts of Peacedale, Rhode Island, Rita Nelson of Eatonton, and Julie  Hooper of Winter Springs, Florida; sons, Richard Faria of Milton, Florida and Robert Faria of Stockbridge. Other survivors include nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Claudia Mederios of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. 

  Services were held December 26 at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in McDonough with burial in Bristol, Rhode Island. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.

 

Herbert Paul “Sonny” Williams

  Mr. Herbert Paul “Sonny” Williams, age 70, of McDonough, Georgia died December 24, 2008. Mr. Williams was born in Fulton County, the son of the late Laura Mildred Tanksley and Hugh Williams.  Mr. Williams retired from Murphy & Orr as a cabinet maker. He enjoyed wood work, sports and was an avid UGA, Falcon and Braves Fan; he enjoyed cars, motorcycles and racing. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by a son, Jody Lee Williams and a sister, Betty Thornton.

  Survivors include his daughters, Joni Davis (Gary) of Griffin, and Lisa Williams (Jackie) of McDonough; grandsons, Cary Davis (Jenny) of Brooks, Justin Davis (Kim) of Barnesville and Bryan Davis (Emma) of Statesboro; sister, Bobbie Bradley of McDonough; great grandchildren, Dalton, Ethan, and Bradyn Davis; numerous nieces and nephews.      

  Services were held December 27 from the Chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Dana Blackwood and Pastor Jeff Watkins officiating. Interment Haisten at Eastlawn Memorial Park. Haisten Funeral Home, 770-914-8833, www.haistenfunerals.com, in charge of arrangments.

 
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