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Newspaper Page TextWednesday, June 7,2023 OBITUARIES A2 Fayette County News Henry Grady Gorham, Ir. Henry Grady Gorham, Jr., age 93, of Fayetteville, went on to be with his Lord Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born to Henry Grady Gorham, Sr. and Era Bishop Gorham in Albertville, Ala. Friday, May 23,1930. Henry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dotsy McGaha Gorham; his stepson, Johnny Efird; and grandchild, Paul Wil son. He is survived by his children, Danny Gorham, David (Kim) Gorham, Gilda Gorham Wilson, Tina (Eric) Smith, and Swanee (Greg) Owen; daughter-in-law, Fay Efird; grandchildren, Jody (Brook) Efird, Mason Gor ham, Shannon (Shawn) Waldroup, and Lisa McNutt; great-grandchil dren, Ashlyn Waldroup, Nathan Waldroup, Jack- son Waldroup, Gavin McNutt, Jacob Efird, and Justin Efird; and longtime companion, who became a part of the family, Norma Mathis. Henry lived in Fay etteville for 55 years and raised five children. He served in the Army Na tional Guard before retir ing from Ford Motor Company after 36 years. Henry worked multiple jobs at the same time to make sure his family was well taken care of. Henry was a Christian and of the Lutheran faith. A graveside service was held Friday, June 2, at Camp Memorial Park, in Fayetteville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation in Henry’s name to a char ity of your choice. We welcome you to leave your condolences, thoughts, and memories of Henry on our Tribute Wall. Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fay- etteville, www.mowells.com. MOWELL F U N E RA L HOME Cremation Service 180 N. Jeff Davis Drive FAYETTEVILLE, GA 302 14 770-461-764 1 • FAX:770-460-1 003 FYTOFFlCE@MOWELLS.COM 200 Robinson Road PEACHTREE CITY* * GA 30269 770-487-3959 • Fax:770-487-59S9 ptcoffice@mowei_ls.com Great rates. 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The 7-month CD with No Penalty Feature allows a no-penalty withdrawal prior to the initial maturity. Penalty for early withdrawal for all subsequent maturities. The 17-month CD has a penalty for early withdrawal after opening. Fees could reduce earnings. Other rates and terms are available. See bank for details. Rates not available for collateralized deposits. All accounts subject to approval. **To obtain the promotional annual percentage yield (APY) listed, consumer customers must be qualified for relationship program benefits through Synovus Plus, Synovus Inspire or Synovus Private Wealth. 1 $10,000 in new funds not currently on deposit with Synovus required. 2 No-Penalty Feature only. $10,000 in new or existing Synovus funds required. Synovus Bank, Member FDIC. Claudine Drennan Hill Claudine Drennan Hill, age 96, Fayetteville, went on to be with her Lord Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born in Fayette County to John Loy Dren nan and Annie Lois Co chran Drennan, Saturday, Sept. 4,1926. She was preceded by her parents; her loving husband, Marvin Harold Hill; and her son, Ronnie Lovett. Claudine is survived by her grandchildren, Lisa Lovett, Joshua Ronald Lovett, and Tiffany Conner; along with several great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Sunday, June 4, in the chapel of Mowell Fu neral Home in Fay etteville, with Rev. Glenn Stringham. Visitation oc curred prior to the service. Claudine was laid to rest at Camp Memorial Park in Fayetteville. We welcome you to leave your condolences, thoughts, and memories of Claudine on our Tribute Wall. Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fay- etteville, www.mowells.com. Reports Arrests Sheriff Recent arrests and charges reported by the Fayette County Sheriffs Office include: Javarez D. Alford — terror istic threats and acts; misde meanors simple battery, excessive tint on windshield, and possession of marijuana less than one ounce. Eric D. Edwards — posses sion of firearm/knife during commission of crime; drug pos- session/sale/manufacture; misdemeanor possession of marijuana less than one ounce. Tujoshua B. Hadley — dmg possession/sale/manufacture; misdemeanors possession of marijuana less than one ounce, driving with suspended driver’s license, and headlight require ment during sunrise/set/rain. Norman A. Perry — theft by shoplifting. Jared J. Pierce — theft by shoplifting. Jeffrey S. Ray — theft by shoplifting. Allegra L. Burston-Jones — forgery in the first degree; mis demeanor obtaining drugs by fraud. Tracy Elmore — drug pos session/sale/manufacture; misdemeanor loitering or prowling. Jabaar B. Fowler — drug possession/sale/manufacture; possession of weapon by con victed felon; misdemeanors loi tering or prowling, no insurance, obscured/missing li cense plate, remove/falsify/de- face tag, expired/no License plate/decal, and speeding. Gregory P. Frasier — felony probation/parole violation. Barrington J. Holloway — bench warrant (failure to ap pear only). Brittany M. Leverette — fel ony probation/parole violation. Jessie N. Bishop — felony probation/parole violation. Daniel M. Gonzalez — ter roristic threats and acts. Sean W. Hollinshead — violation of oath of office. Barrington J. Holloway — bench warrant (failure to ap pear only). Teddrick D. McGill — two counts of bench warrant (fai lure to appear only). Deonte B. Allison — felony probation/parole violation. Jacobi O. Baker — fleeing or attempting to elude; misde meanors brake light/turn sig nal violation, reckless driving, driver’s vision obstructed, speeding, driving on wrong side of road, failure to maintain lane, excessive tint on wind shield, headlight height re quirement. Daniel M. Gonzalez — ag gravated assault; three counts of drug possession/sale/man ufacture. Darryl A. Grant — bench warrant (failure to appear only). Jeffery M. Grant — felony probation/parole violation. Sean M. Hollinshead — violation of oath of office. Tyshane N. Hutchinson — financial identity fraud; misde meanors obstruction of officer, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, furnish/pos session/consumption of alco hol by minor, failure to maintain lane, seat belt vio lation, driving without a valid license, open container. Teddrick D. McGill — two counts of bench warrant (fai lure to appear only). Christopher C. Mura — two counts of drug possession/sale/manufacture; misdemeanors driving with suspended driver’s license, ex pired/no license plate/decal. Avis U. Scott — five counts of financial identity fraud; drug possession/sale/manufacture; misdemeanors possession/use of drug related objects, open container. Marquez K. Weldon — sec ond degree criminal damage to property; burglary; theft by tak ing. Dejanique D. Williams — drug possession/sale/man ufacture; misdemeanors ob struction of officer, possession of marijuana less than one ounce. Harry A. Hasty — felony probation/parole violation. Raimundo A. Menjivar- Leberon — three counts of drug possession/sale/manufacture; crossing guard line with contra band; misdemeanors posses sion/use of drug related objects, use of wireless device at less than 18 years of age, pass ing within 200 feet of oncom ing traffic, driving with suspended driving license. Jawaan D. Mitchell-Ruffin — felony probation/parole vio lation. Thomas J Nash — in for court. Dale L. Ozell — aggravated assault; misdemeanor criminal trespass. Shauntae L. Price — felony probation/parole violation. Sulayman B. Jagne — sen tenced on previous offense. Jawaan D. Mitchell - Ruffin — felony probation/parole vio lation. Shauntae L. Price — felony probration/parole violation. Jamel D. Wimbley — theft by shoplifting. Michael O. Newsome — theft by shoplifting. Yunique L. Smith — theft by conversion; misdemeanors theft by receiving stolen prop erty, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, taillight violation, license plate require ments, remove/false/deface tag, child restraint violation. Carmichael - Hemperley Funeral Home and Crematory 135 SENOIA ROAD, PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 770-631-9171 OFFICE * 770-631-9144 FAX ('vcam' T)i£<*asL Disxiitv u ^5mfmoriai / FAYETTE COUNTY NEWS P.0. Box 96, Fayetteville, Ga. 30214 ■ Phone: 770-461-6317 Fax: 770-460-8172 ■ fayette-news.net Award-winning member of the Georgia Press Association and the National Newspaper association. The Staff Luke Haney Editor, Digital Media Coordinator • support@fayette-news.net Leah Banks Investigative reporter • leah@fayette-news.net Jennifer Lyons Legals, General Manager • jennifer@fayette-news.net Debbie McClain Publisher, Co-owner Bridge Turner Editor in Chief, Co-owner Fayette County News (USPS 188-420) is published Wednesdays for in county rates of $40 yearly. Georgia out-of-county is $50, and out-of-state is $60. Published by Upson Newspapers, Inc., 219 Thomas Street, Thomaston, GA 30286. Periodicals postage at Fayetteville, GA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Fayette County News, P.0. Box 96, Fayetteville, GA. 30214. Our Goal: Fayette County News is proudly published for the citizens of Fayette County and East Coweta by Upson Newspapers, Inc., owned and operated by Debbie McClain and Bridge Turner. Our goal is to produce qual ity, community-oriented publications of which our readers can be proud. We will attain that goal through diligence, teamwork, and dedication to printing the truth in an accurate, fair, balanced, and objective manner. Our Policies: Signed letters to the editor are welcomed and encouraged. We do not edit for content, only grammar, spelling, and punctuation when necessary, as designated by Associated Press style guidelines. Unsigned, li belous, or profane letters will not be published. Please limit letters to 400 words or less and to only two letters per month. Liability for errors in ad vertising will not exceed the space occupied by the error. We reserve the right to edit all submitted materials. The Meeting Place Fayette County Board of Educa tion meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Fayette County Commission meets the second and fourth Thurs day of the month at 5 p.m. Fayette County Planning Com mission meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Fayetteville City Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Fayetteville Planning Commis sion meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Fayetteville Work Session meet ing on the last Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at Fayetteville City Hall. Peachtree City Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Peachtree City Planning Com mission meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Town Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Thurs day of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Downtown Devel opment Authority meets at 9 a m. on the second Monday of the month. Brooks Town Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.