McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory

07/27/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Melbajean Shepard, age 68, who left this world peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Cartersville, Georgia. Born on November 6, 1956, in Cartersville to the late Wesley Johnson and Ruth Bolden Johnson, Karen was a beloved daughter, mother, and…

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07/26/2025

David Joel Shirley, age 87, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, July 25, 2025, in Bowden, GA. David was born on April 23, 1938, in Batesville, Arkansas, one of four children to Alph Shirley and Erma Mae Bearden.
Along with his parents, David is preceded in death by his…

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07/26/2025

Jonathan Matthew Ferebee, 44, of Newnan, GA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 21st, 2025. He was born on February 2nd, 1981, in Newnan, GA, to Janice Breed Hogan and Bill Ferebee.

Jon always lived life in the fast lane. He spent his teenage years Kart racing and traveling over…

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07/25/2025

James Howard Sykes transitioned from his earthly life to his eternal life in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Howard was born at the "Womack Place" on April 11, 1941, to John Thomas Sykes and Tullie Ola Duncan Sykes in Bolivar, TN. He was…

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07/25/2025

Larry A. Taylor, age 92, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Newnan, GA., after a brief illness.
Mr. Taylor was born to Florence and Roy M. Taylor, Sr., in Winnsboro, LA., in 1933. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1955 with a degree in Business Administration. Later in 1955,…

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07/23/2025

Robert W. Laramore, Sr., age 88, of Sharpsburg, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Newnan.

Born in Atlanta and raised in East Point, Robert spent many years in Palmetto before settling in Sharpsburg. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves and, alongside his beloved wife...

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07/23/2025

If you were unable to attend the funeral services or livestream event for Melissa Walker Appleyard, we have made the recording available here.

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07/22/2025

Maria Simmonds, age 87, passed away on July 15, 2025. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it is available. Services for Maria Simmonds will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at McKoon Funeral Home Chapel, 38 Jackson Street, in Newnan, GA, 30263. Condolences may be expressed to…

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07/22/2025

Andrew Wayne Wolfe, 73, of Newnan, formerly of Colorado Springs,CO, and Omaha, NE, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his home with his wife and children by his side after a nine-month battle with cancer.
He was born April 30, 1952, in Covington, KY, to the late Jesse Lloyd Wolfe and…

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07/22/2025

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Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Melissa Walker Appleyard, on 7/22/2025 1:00 PM Eastern (Washington D.C.). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

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Thank you for loving Melissa Walker Appleyard as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

07/22/2025

Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Melissa Walker Appleyard, on 7/22/2025 1:00 PM Eastern (Washington D.C.). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

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Thank you for loving Melissa Walker Appleyard as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

07/21/2025

If you were unable to attend the funeral services or livestream event for Willie Hayes Parker, we have made the recording available here.

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