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Wednesday, February 14,2024
OBITUARIES
A2 Fayette County News
Mr. John
Everett Walker
John Everett Walker, a
devoted husband, loving
father, adored grandfather,
and cherished great-grand
father, passed away on Jan.
29, 2024, in Peachtree City.
Born on May 30, 1931,
John lived a life that exem
plified love, joy, and a pro
found zest for life. He was a
truly remarkable man who
had an incredible impact on
all who had the pleasure of
knowing him.
During his years of serv
ice, John worked diligently
as a foreman for Delta Air
lines, where he displayed
dedication and leadership.
His commitment to his work
was a testament to his
strong character and unwa
vering work ethic. Through
out his career, he touched
countless lives, leaving a
lasting impression on those
he worked with.
While John excelled in
his professional life, his true
happiness resided in spend
ing time with his beloved
family. His wife, Sheila Mar
garet Walker, was his life
long partner and confidante.
John's devotion to her was
beyond compare; he truly
lived up to the title of de
voted husband, and their
love continued to grow
stronger with each passing
year.
John's children, Randy
and Donna, Gary and Lisa,
Wayne and Barbara, and
Alan and Tina, brought im
measurable joy to his heart.
As a father, John provided
guidance, support, and un
conditional love to his chil
dren, instilling in them the
values and principles by
which he lived.
His legacy will forever
live on in the hearts of his
children and in the amazing
individuals they have be
come.
Grandfather to Brittney,
Tiffany, Lacye, Lindsay,
Cortney, Cody, Collin, and
Chaney, John delighted in
the joyful laughter and
boundless energy of his
grandchildren. Their pres
ence lightened his every step
and brought untold happi
ness to his life.
To his great-grandchil
dren, Brooks, Luke, and
Brett, he was a source of wis
dom and endless love.
John was a man who
never met a stranger. His
warm smile and kind-
hearted nature drew people
to him, effortlessly making
friends wherever he went.
He had an unwavering
curiosity about the world
and loved to travel with his
wife, creating countless
memories together. Their
adventures were a testament
to their love for each other
and their shared passion for
exploring new places.
John proudly served in
the United States Army, ex
emplifying bravery and re
silience. While no notable
achievements are listed, his
dedication and service to his
country will always be re
membered.
In addition to his be
loved wife Sheila Walker,
John was preceded in death
by his parents, John and
Lona Walker. Although we
mourn his passing, we find
solace in knowing that he is
now reunited with those
who preceded him in death.
The impact John made
on the lives of those around
him will forever be cher
ished, and his spirit will con
tinue to inspire us. May his
remarkable journey serve as
a reminder to embrace life
fully, treasure our loved
ones, and never take a mo
ment for granted.
Rest in eternal peace,
dear John Everett Walker.
Your legacy of love and
laughter will forever reside
in our hearts.
No services are sched
uled at this time.
We welcome you to pro
vide your condolences,
thoughts, and memories on
our Tribute Wall.
Mowell Funeral Home &
Cremation Service, Peach
tree City,
www.mowells.com.
Kimberly
Borders McNair
Kimberly Borders
McNair, age 53, of Zebulon,
passed away after fighting
for 12 years against cancer,
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
She was born in New-
nan, to Steven Foster Bor
ders and Vicki Thompson
Borders, Sunday, Feb. 7,
1971.
Kim is a graduate of Fay
ette County High School
(Class of 1989) and also
earned a master’s degree in
education. She loved being a
schoolteacher at Mt. Zion
Elementary and Kemp Ele
mentary. She was an active
member of Rock Springs
Church.
Kim felt that her greatest
accomplishments were her
children. She loved football,
the Georgia Bulldogs, being
at the ballfield and cheer
competitions, and loved
spending time at the lake or
the beach. Kim was the
sweetest person ever, had a
heart as big as Texas, and
never met a stranger.
She was preceded by her
father, Steve Borders, and
her brother, Matt Borders.
Kim is survived by her
loving and devoted hus
band, Jim McNair of Zebu-
Ion; children, Julia Reese
McNair, Victoria Grace
McNair, and Jacob Scott
McNair; her mother, Vicki
Borders; sister, Haley Bor
ders (Andy) Brown; her
sister-in-law, Melissa Logan
Borders; niece, Ella Borders;
and nephews, Anderson
Brown; and Bowen Brown.
A funeral service was
held Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 2
p.m. in the chapel of Mowell
Funeral Home in Fay
etteville, with Pastor Cam
eron Shiflett officiating.
Visitation was Monday, Feb.
12, at Mowell Funeral Home
in Fayetteville. Kim was laid
to rest at Camp Memorial
Park in Fayetteville.
We welcome you to leave
your condolences, thoughts,
and memories of Kimberly
on our Tribute Wall. Mowell
Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, Fayetteville,
www.mowells.com.
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New Investigator Sworn In
The Griffin Judicial
Circuit District Attor
ney’s Office held a
sivearing-in ceremony
on Feb. 7for the office’s
neivest investigator,
Ashley Ogletree, ivho
recited the oath of of
fice, administered by
Superior Court Judge
Scott Ballard. Ogletree
is assigned to the Fay
ette County DA’s office.
Courtesy of GJC DA's Office
Swearing In Ceremony Held for
New County Planning Commissioner
At the Jan. 25 Fay
ette County Commis
sion meeting, Boris
Thomas ivas appointed
to fill an unexpired term
on the Fayette County
Planning Commission.
At the Feb. 1 planning
commission meeting,
Thomas recited the oath
of office, administrated
by County Attorney E.
Allison Ivey Cox.
Thomas will serve
through Dec. 31, 2024,
and a subsequent three-
year term beginning
Jan. 1, 2025.
Brigitte Greer/Fayette News
PTC Earns Bike Friendly
Community Distinction
PEACHTREE CITY -
The League of American Bi
cyclists recently honored
the efforts of Peachtree City
to build better places for
people to bike with a
bronze-level Bicycle
Friendly Community
award.
PTC joins 480 com
munities across the country
in the movement for safer
streets and better bicycling.
The award recognizes PTC
for its commitment to cre
ating transportation and
recreational resources that
benefit its residents of all
ages and abilities, while en
couraging healthier and
more sustainable transpor
tation choices, according to
officials.
“Today, we celebrate 58
new and renewing Bicycle
Friendly Communities that
exemplify an ongoing com
mitment to make bicycling
safe, comfortable, and ac
cessible to all,” said Bill
Nesper, executive director
of the League of American
Bicyclists. “This round of
awards is a testament to the
dedication of the growing
network of changemakers
who, with the League, are
raising the standard of
what it means to be a Bi
cycle Friendly Com
munity.”
The League of American
Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly
America program sets the
standard for how com
munities build and bench
mark progress toward
making biking better.
Doane to Lead Southern
Conservation Trust
FAYETTE - The
Southern Conservation
Trust Board of Directors
recently unanimously se
lected Chris Doane, “a
dedicated and proven con
servation enthusiast,” as
the organization’s new
president and chief ex
ecutive officer.
The announcement
was made this week by
James Yates, chair of the
board and senior construc
tion manager for Comcast.
Doane is replacing Katie
Pace Quattlebaum, who
served seven years as CEO
and executive director
until stepping down in
May of 2023. She built the
organization from a staff
of one to 18 team members
during that period.
Quattlebaum also grew
the number of acres under
conservation easement to
55,000-plus.
“Chris’ experience in
the areas of leading and
building a nonprofit like
SCT weighed significantly
in the board’s thought pro
cess,” Yates added. “He
brings a proven record of
building sustainable reve
nues in the world of con
servation. Also, Chris is a
visionary and results
oriented. His previous en
gagements show that col
laboration is always at the
top of his mindset.”
Doane currently serves
as president and creative
director for The Crezent
Agency in Newnan. The
award-winning marketing
agency offers a broad
range of consulting serv
ices to a diverse client
base. Doane and his team
have consulted for multi
ple international brands
and hundreds of small
businesses, including
Hella, Duracell, Yanmar,
and Piedmont Hospital.
Previously, he held po
sitions with Atlanta Amer
ican Corporation, Paxton
Media Group, and Flint
River College.
In the nonprofit arena,
Doane is the president of
SORBA Atlanta (MTB At
lanta). The organization
supports conservation and
passive green space devel
opment at more than 30
sites and 200-plus miles of
shared-use trails for
hikers, cyclists, and eques
trians across the Atlanta
region. While president,
the organization has es
tablished relationships
with 25-plus organiza
tions, including Georgia
State Parks, The Army
Corps of Engineers, The
Southeastern Trust for
Parks and Land, and mul
tiple cities and counties in
an effort to conserve
greenspace and activate
passive recreation oppor
tunities.
“A lifelong aspiration
of mine has been to posi
tively influence my com
munity,” Doane says.
“Aligning with organiza
tions focused on outdoor
Chris Doane
recreation, conservation,
outdoor programming,
and health and wellness
has been my chosen path.
My passion for adopted
initiatives is reflected in
tangible actions and meas
urable results. The posi
tion with Southern
Conservation Trust res
onates with my interests,
successes, and achieve
ments.”
Doane also serves as
vice president and incom
ing president of
SORBA/IMBA in Gaines
ville. The SORBA/IMBA
organization consists of 47
chapters across seven
states, more than 10,000
members, and supports
more than 6,000 miles of
shared-use trails across
the Southeast. Doane was
selected as a finalist for
the Coweta Citizen of the
Year in 2023; chosen as
the 2021 Rotarian of the
Year, Newnan Rotary; and
2016 Small Business of the
Year, Newnan-Coweta
Chamber.
He and his wife, Karen,
have four children.
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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
third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
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sion meets the fourth Tuesday of the
month at 6 p.m.
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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
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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.
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7 p.m. on the second Monday of
each month.
