Dale C. Henson

Dale C. Henson, 75, Fayetteville, died April 5, 2004. She was born Nov. 22, 1928 in Fulton County. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Eldon Henson, a son, James Christopher Henson, a brother, Gene Cody, and sisters, Edna Smith, Pat Taylor, and Katheryn Land. She was a member of McDonough Road Baptist Church, was an avid reader, loved to travel and watch the Braves. Services were at the McDonough Road Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. David Chancey officiating. Interment was at College Park Cemetery. Survivors include daughters, Carol and Kurt Taylor, and Candy and Barry Persons, all of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Jimmy and Heather Taylor, Michelle Taylor, Chrissy Dale Persons, and Barry Persons Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Alexandria Grace Taylor; and brothers, Norman Cody, and Thomas Cody, both of Hampton, Jerry Cody, Fayetteville, and John Cody, Hapeville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Edna Bailey Kerlin

Edna Bailey Kerlin, 84, Fayetteville, died April 6, 2004. She was born Sept. 12, 1919 in Clayton County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas H. Kerlin Sr., and a brother, David Bailey. She was a member of the Turin Eastern Star, Chapter 489, and was a past Worthy Matron. She was the Grand Representative to the state of Idaho in Eastern Star from the State of Georgia. Services were at the Lisbon Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Harris and the Rev. Wilson Williams officiating. Interment was at the church cemetery, Fayetteville. Survivors include sons, Bobby and Jean S. Kerlin, and Tommy and Gloria Kerlin, all of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Lee Roy and Omie Lee Bailey, and James Bailey, all of Fayetteville; and a sister, Zelma Jones, Fayetteville. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

James Leonard Chapman

James Leonard "Jim" Chapman Sr., 81, Fayetteville, died April 8, 2004. He was born March 15, 1923 in Harris County, Ga. He was associated with the automobile industry for over 60 years. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with interment at Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City. Survivors include his wife, Eva Chapman, Fayetteville; sons, James Leonard and Brenda Chapman Jr., and Jack Lloyd and Regina Chapman, all of Brooks, and John Leslie Chapman, Destin, Fla.; grandchildren, Melonie, Austin, Jenna, and Jacqui; a brother, Gene and Toni Chapman, Largo, Fla.; and a sister, Mildred and Gordon Anderson, Scotch Plains,N. J. Memorial donations may be made to Portsbridge Hospice or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.