Helen Derrick Caton

Helen Derrick Caton, 81, Fayetteville, died July 4, 2004. She was born Sept. 18, 1922 in Richland County, S. C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Caton. Memorial services were at Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church with Jeffery Halenza officiating. Survivors include a son, Leslie Caton, Riverdale; a brother, Junious Derrick, Irmo, S. C.; a sister, Flora Onley, Columbus, S. C.; nephews, Harry Onley, and Steve Derrick, both of Irmo, S. C., and Charles Derrick, Columbia, S. C.; and a niece, Anne Helig, N. C. Memorial donations may be made to Southwest Christian Hospice, 7225 Lester Road., Union City, GA 30291-2316. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Ann W. Curry

Ann W. Curry, 84, Fayetteville, died July 5, 2004. She was born March 13, 1920 in Loren, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Curry. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Gil Watson officiating. Interment was at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Ft. Worth, Texas. Survivors include a daughter, Rosemary "Muff" Hartung, Sharpsburg; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Eugene S. Ward, Dallas, Texas. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Ralph Woodrow Whittemore

Ralph Woodrow Whittemore, 87, Fayetteville, died July 6, 2004.He was born Oct. 14, 1916 in Gordon County, Ga., son of the late James William and Willie Padgett Whittemore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Harris Whittemore. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II in the European Theater. He was a graduate of Georgia State University. He was retired from General Motors Corporation in the accounting department. He was a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Services were at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Pilgrim officiating. Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville. Survivors include a brother, Glenn Whittemore, Decatur; and sisters, Grace Roberson, Norfolk, Va., Dell Hunt, Dalton, and Sara Gill, Decatur. Memorial donations may be made to the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church or the Oakman United Methodist Church, Oakman, Ga. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.

Kenneth M. Patterson

Kenneth M. "Pat" Patterson, colonel retired, 69, Peachtree City, died July 6, 2004. He was born April 22, 1935 in Johnson City, Tenn. He was the son of the late W. M. and Nell Blackburn Patterson. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and was a member of the United States Army Reserve Officers Training Corps. He served in the Dominican Republic, completed two tours of duty in Vietnam, served three years at the Pentagon, served at FORSCOM Headquarters, Ft. McPherson, Georgia, where he retired from the United States Army, June 12, 1986, with 30 years of active duty. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Peachtree City, where served on the board of directors for several years. He was chairman of its fund-raising committee at the time of his death. He received the George F. Hixon Fellowship from Kiwanis International in 1996. He was a member of Flat Creek Golf Club and the First Baptist Church of Peachtree City. Services were at the First Baptist Church of Peachtree City with the Rev. Dr. Steve Bingham officiating. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Barbara Silcox Patterson, Peachtree City; daughters, Terry and Jeff Morgan, Peachtree City, and Kerry and Marshall Fitzgerald, Charlotte, N. C.; brothers, Ronald M. Patterson, Manassas, Va., and Charles R. Patterson, Johnson City, Tenn.; sisters, Virginia Staten, Laurel, Md., and Dianne Barker, Johnson City, Tenn; and grandchildren, Monserrat Morgan, Peachtree City, and Covey Fitzgerald, and Samuel Fitzgerald, both of Charlotte, N. C. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Peachtree City Building Fund, 208 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

Celia Viola Keheley

Celia Viola Keheley, 93, Fayetteville, died July 4, 2004. She was born March 3, 1911 in Newton County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Odel Keheley, a son, Alpha Parks, and mother, Florence Butler. Services were at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Pilgrim, the Rev. Maria Wells, and the Rev. W. Jack Lamb officiating. Interment was at Mellwood Cemetery, Stone Mountain, Ga. Survivors include a daughter, Charlcie and Pete Neal, Hampton; grandchildren, Cece and Tom Doub, Tennessee, Chuck and Jill Neal, Jonesboro, and Billy and Stephanie Neal, Athens; and three great-grandsons. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.