William Stewart McConnell

William Stewart McConnell, 80, Fayetteville, died May 22, 2003. He was born March 1, 1923 in Montreal, Canada. Memorial services were at Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church, Peachtree City, with the Rev. Doug Griffith officiating. Survivors include his wife, Margaret McConnell, Fayetteville; sons, William Stewart McConnell Jr., England, and Robert David McConnell, Fayetteville; a daughter, Heather Creech, Yuba City, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Stein, Toronto, Canada. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Edward Wallace Darden Sr.

Edward Wallace Darden Sr., 85, Fayetteville, died May 22, 2003. He was born Jan. 28, 1918 in Clarke County, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Wallace and Louise McEvoy Darden, his first wife, Mary Greenway Darden, a brother, Gordon Darden, a sister, Mary Cragan, and a son, William McEvoy Darden. He was a skilled woodcarver and had worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as an inspector. He was very involved in the Fayette Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. Services were at the Fayette Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Westlund and the Rev. Garrett Arnold-Hoffman officiating. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Lois Buie Darden; a son, Ed and Betty Darden Jr., Griffin; a daughter, Mary Lynn Darden, Decatur; grandchildren, Debbie Nixon, Brian Williams, Jody Williams, Edward W. Darden III; great-grandchildren, Stephen, Barrette, Jaimee, Madison, and MacKenzie; and sisters, Louise Loman, Portland, Ore., and Elizabeth Beck, Buchanan, Mich. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Helen Teresa Orlando

Helen Teresa Orlando, Peachtree City, died May 23, 2003. Graveside services will be in New York. Survivors include a brother, Michael Orlando, Melbourne, Fla.; nephews and nieces, Claire Bonura, Joan Ann Antonelli, Frank Soldovere, Marie LaSalle, Marilyn Alazraki, Michael Orlando, and Carol Castelli. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, handled the local arrangements.