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OBITUARIES A2 Fayette County News Harvard Winchell Davis Harvard Winchell Davis, “Dave,” born Jan. 10, 1935, in New Haven, Conn., passed away May 2, 2024, in Brooks, at the age of 89. Dave was a dedicated and skilled mechanic ini tially, and for the following 38 years, for Eastern Air lines, where he began as an aircraft cleaner, earned his A&P license, and went on to work in all the various shops. He retired from Northwest Airlines in 2008. He found joy in being a part of car clubs, with his favorite car being the Ford Falcon, and spent countless hours restoring cars. He also enjoyed whittling. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Dave’s presence brought warmth and love to all who knew him. He cherished his family above all else and found immense joy in being surrounded by his adored wife, Irene, whom he was married to for 69 years; his daughters, Karen, Donna, and Julie; his grandchil dren, Shane, Chad, Olivia, and Allison; as well as his five great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends. Dave was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge, where he found ca maraderie and community. His kind and generous spirit touched the lives of many, and his memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, John and Marion Davis. The family will host a memorial service to honor Dave’s life, at a later date, celebrating the legacy of a man who brought light and love wherever he went. May his spirit live on in the hearts of those who loved him. We welcome you to pro vide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall. Mowell Funeral Home & Crema tion Service, Peachtree City, www.mowells.com. Linda Poindexter Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, sister, and friend, Linda Poindexter, age 74, passed away May 2, 2024, in Tyrone. She was born Feb. 25, 1950, in Atlanta, to her mother, Dorothy Dalton, and her father, Thomas Dalton. She went to Brown High School and went to nursing school, where she became an LPN. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Doro thy and Thomas Dalton; and her brother, Karl Dal ton. Linda is survived by her daughters, Sherry Thomas (Darrell), Jenny Jackson, Cathy Cross (Bryan); grandchildren, Michael Thomas, Karl Jackson (Parker), Matthew Thomas (Britteny), Christopher Myers, Justice Vincent, Courtney Myers, Chasity Hicks; great-grandchildren, Jett Lei, Teagan Jackson, Hallee Lei; sisters, Brenda Reed, Sandra Presley (Ray mond); brothers, Wayne Dalton, Larry Dalton (Bai lie), James Dalton (Kelly); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Linda cherished her re lationship with her family, friends, and our God. She always tried to help those in need. She enjoyed her young ones she would ba bysit. She was the absolute Wednesday, May 15,2024 BEST mother, grand mother, and great-grand mother. The memories she made with each of them will be cherished forever. Some of Linda's favorite things were the color blue, and feeding and watching birds. She loved her plants and sunflowers. She loved our God and shared His word with others. She loved to sing and play piano. Linda will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. It is comforting to know that she is with our Lord. We were blessed to have her in our lives. Rest in peace, Mom, Mawmaw, Memaw, friend. Services were held Thursday, May 11 at Holly Hill (now Southern Crema tions & Funerals), 431 SW Broad Street, Fairburn, 30213. Viewing began at 11 a.m. and funeral services begin at 1 p.m. MOWELL FUNE RA L HOME .^Cremation Service ISO N. Jeff Davis Drive FAYETTEVILLE, GA 302 14 770-461-764 1 • FAX:770-460- 1 003 FYTOF FlCEC@MOWELLS.COM 200 Robinson Road PEACHTREE CITY, GA 30269 770-487-3959 • Fax:770-487-5959 PTCOFFlCE@MOWEI_LS.COM Kids to Parks Day at Drake Field THE SOUTH METRO ROSE SOCIETY Presents The 37th Annual ROSE SHOW* Saturday, May 18 Sunday, May 19 From 1-4 p.m. Fayetteville First United Methodist Church 174 E. Lanier Ave. • Fayetteville, GA See, smeLl and photograph hundreds of roses of all varieties and beautiful rose arrangements. Get answers to your rose questions from our ARS Consulting Rosarians. Rose bouquets will be sold. Ft ee Admission! Raffle prizes inelude: Free Parking! Great Prizes! •Restaurant Gift Certificates •Variety of Rose Bushes •Gardening Items and More! On May 18, Peachtree City is hosting Kids to Parks Day from 2-5 p.m., when the park will be filled with games, food, a climb ing wall, "touch at truck," and the opportunity for children to talk with the National Oceanic & At mospheric Administra tion. Additionally, for fam- o^o 1 DEMOLITION & HAULING, BOBCAT WORK, LAND & TRASH CLEAN UP CALL WILL 404-391-4267 (©:©:©> dies with special needs, Panasonic has partnered with Southside Support and the Senosory-Safe Mobile Accomplishment tent will be present with dedicated attention from PTC Fire Department from 2-3 p.m. offering free fire extinguishers and hands- on training. “We understand that individuals with devel opmental disabilities can get confused when using kitchen appliances and that fires can break out,” officials stated. “Our goal is to keep our families safe.” For additional details: https://southsidesup- port.0rg/events-list-2/. Dcm't Ii‘l yotir leg pain 1 Find relief from: Varicose Veins Spider Veins Leg Swelling Tired, Achy Heaviness or Restless Legs Night Itching, Leg ulcers TRUFFLES VEIN SPECIALISTS 874 W Lanier Ave. Fayetteville, GA 30214 678-833-1444 trufflesveinspecialists.com FAYETTE COUNTY NEWS P.O. Box 96, Fayetteville, Ca. 30214 Phone: 770-461-6317 ■ 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 Senior reporter • leah@fayette-news.net Jennifer Lyons Legals, General Manager • jennifer@fayette-news.net Dylan Shoemaker StaffWriter • dshoemaker@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.O. 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 quality, 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 Education meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Fayette County Commission meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Fayette County Planning Commis sion 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. Fayetteville Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Fayetteville Work Session meeting on the last Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at Fayetteville City Hall. Fayetteville Downtown Devel opment Authority (Main Street Board) meets the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. in the city hall train ing room. Peachtree City Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Peachtree City Planning Commission 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 Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Downtown Development Au thority 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. Woolsey Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
