Lorena Helton Parker

Lorena Helton Parker, 86, Fayetteville, died Dec. 19, 2003. She was born Oct. 23, 1917 in White County, Ga. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Edgar Waters officiating. Interment was at Camp Memorial Cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include sons, J. D. Parker, and R. L. Parker; daughters, Jeanette Partain, Syble Ford, and Pam Garrett; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Bobby Gene Sorrells

Bobby Gene Sorrells, 69, Griffin, died Dec. 19, 2003. He was born April 26, 1934 in Polk County, Ga. He was a Mason, vice chairman of the Georgia Real Estate Board, a Member of NAIFA, and a past national director of NAIFA. Services were at the Fairview Baptist Church, Highway 16, Brooks, Ga. with the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. Interment was at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta. Survivors include his wife, Sue Landrum Sorrells, Griffin; a son, Danny and Susie Sorrells, Haralson; daughters, Renea and Gregg McKibben, Stockbridge, and Sharon and Robert Ramsey, Griffin; grandchildren, Matthew Turnipseed, Andrea Young, and Bradley McKibben; and a great-grandchild, Kayli Young. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Thomas J. Smith

Thomas J. "Jack" Smith, 74, Fayetteville, died Dec. 19, 2003. He was born May 15, 1929 in Fairmont, Gordon County, Ga. He was retired from Western Union as a senior communications engineer, and was a member of Lisbon Baptist Church. Services were at Lisbon Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Randall Harris, the Rev. Bill Massengale, and the Rev. Carlton Swicegood officiating. Interment was at Sherwood Memorial Park, Jonesboro. Survivors include his wife, Jenny Smith; a son, Tim; daughters, Deborah, Donna, and Junie; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; one brother; and three sisters. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.