Haisten Funerals and Cremations

At Haisten Funerals and Cremations, we have a long-standing tradition of serving middle-Georgia families that dates back to 1916. We offer excellence and the finest in professional service. Our caring staff welcomes you to a warm and friendly atmosphere at Haisten Funerals and Cremations. Whether you prefer a small gathering, a traditional funeral or an elaborate celebration, you can trust us to assist you in planning and honoring your final wishes. At Haisten Funerals and Cremations and Haisten at Eastlawn Memorial Park, we believe that every life is unique. Every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. We also offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility. HAISTEN FUNERAL AND CREMATIONS Haisten opened its beautiful facility, located in McDonough, in 1993. The Haisten funeral home offers a large open foyer and three comfortable staterooms. Haisten's inspirational chapel features cathedral ceilings and seating for up to 290 guests. The building is surrounded by impressively landscaped grounds and includes an ample parking area. The staff at Haisten Funerals and Cremations takes pride in serving all cemeteries and all faiths. HAISTEN AT EASTLAWN MEMORIAL PARK Haisten at Eastlawn Memorial Park is a beautiful 34-acre perpetual care cemetery and is conveniently located a mile and a half from Haisten Funerals and Cremations. We offer a variety of choices for planning your family burial estate, including traditional ground burial, garden estates, mausoleum entombment, cremation niches and a special Veterans Garden for those who have served our country.


Our Obituaries

Carlton H. "Butch" Purvis, Sr.

May 18, 2013

Mr. Carlton Henney "Butch" Purvis, Jr., age 64 of Hampton, Georgia passed away May 18, 2013. Butch was born in Savannah, Georgia to the late Carlton Henney Purvis, Sr. and Gladys Counts Purvis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda K. Nye Purvis. Butch was a retired plumber and enjoyed fishing, old country music and spending time with his family. Survivors include his children, Sheila...
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Nellie Haynes Floyd

May 16, 2013

Mrs. Nellie Haynes Floyd, age 95 of Riverdale, Georgia passed away May 16, 2013. She was born in Monroe County, Georgia to the late James Walter and Ida Kimbell Haynes. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 43 years, Ralph Lawrence Floyd and by brothers, Leverne and Olin Haynes. She retired from United Family Life and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hampton but later...
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Lori Tankersley

May 15, 2013

Mrs. Lori Salais Tankersley, age 50, of McDonough, GA passed away May 15, 2013. Lori was born in San Francisco, CA and was preceded in death by her mother, Antonia Guevara Amos. She worked most of her working career for MCI World COM in accounting. Lori enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crafts, fishing, board games, a loyal 49'S Fan, and played Alta Tennis. Survivors are her...
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Lexy Shore

May 14, 2013

Miss. Marion Ahlexus "Lexy" Shore, age 19 of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 14, 2013. She was born in Riverdale, Georgia to Joseph Austin Grimes and Patricia Irene Shore. Lexy was a free spirit and enjoyed helping people in her neighborhood. She had attended Locust Grove High School and was a member of His Freedom Reigns Christian Church and Amazing Grace World Outreach Church. Lexy, also...
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Sam W. Selfridge

May 14, 2013

Mr. Sam W. Selfridge, age 86 of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 14, 2013. He was born in McDonough to the late Samuel Isaac and Elvira Fields Selfridge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Max Selfridge and by sisters, Betty Stamps and Jeanette Greer. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII as a photographer. He operated Selfridge Carpet Company for 60 years, was a...
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Becky Heisley

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Becky Heisley, age 68 of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 14, 2013. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Irvin and Farell Buffington Mayo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Harold Gordon Heisley. She graduated from Walter F. George High School in Atlanta and operated TLC Dry Cleaning in Fayetteville for 25 years. She attended Community Bible Church. ...
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Donald Dean Head

May 13, 2013

Mr. Donald Dean Head, age 70, of Jenkinsburg, GA passed away May 13, 2013. Don was born in Atlanta, GA the son of the late Arthur and Helen Louise Music Head. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Jean Head Sr. Don enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dirt track racing, NASCAR and working. Survivors are his wife, Linda Head of Jenkinsburg; children, Wayne Head of...
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Cynthia "Cindy" Wheeler DeLoach

January 25, 1950 - May 11, 2013

Mrs. Cynthia Wheeler DeLoach "Cindy", age 63, of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 11, 2013. Cindy was born in Stillwater, OK the daughter of the late Bruce and Mary Cover Wheeler. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Brent Wheeler. Cindy graduated and received her BS from Central State University in Edmond, OK and became a registered nurse where she enjoyed caring and doing for...
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Marion Geraldine "Jeri" Ramsey May

October 7, 1940 - May 10, 2013

Mrs. Marion Geraldine "Jeri" May, age 72, of McDonough, GA passed away May 10, 2013. Jeri was born in Fulton County the daughter of the late Marion Frank and Lucille Morris Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lamar May; and a sister, Myra Bolson. Jeri was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, shopping, and...
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Bonnie Lee Flowers

May 8, 2013

Bonnie Lee Atkins Flowers, age 49 of Rex, GA passed away May 8, 2013. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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William Victor "Bill" Highsmith

January 29, 1939 - May 6, 2013

Mr. William Victor "Bill" Highsmith, age 74 of McDonough, Georgia passed away May 6, 2013. He was born in Nahunta, Georgia to the late William Ivory and Ruby Keene Highsmith. Bill served his country in the United States Marine Corps and operated National Pest Control for 40 years. Bill enjoyed fishing, making people laugh, and sitting on his front porch swing. He was very committed to his...
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Alessandro "Al" Alessandri

May 1, 2013

Al Alessandri, age 91 of McDonough, GA passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. He was born on January 23, 1922 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Al was a World War II Veteran who served in France, India and China from 1942 – 1946. After a long career as a Tool Design Engineer with Lithonia Lighting, he retired in 1989. He was a talented musician who trained to be a concert violinist in his younger...
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Dawn Herring

April 30, 2013

Mrs. Dawn Herring, age 62 of McDonough, Georgia passed away April 30, 2013. She was born in Bremen, Georgia to the late Charles G. and Pauline Blair Stamps. She was preceded in death by a son, Brian Herring. Dawn was a 1968 graduate of Bremen High School and retired after 23 years as a paraprofessional, having worked at Lee Street Elementary in Jonesboro, Hickory Flat Elementary in McDonough...
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Patricia Ann Stansell

May 4, 1945 - April 28, 2013

Mrs. Patricia Ann Stansell, age 67, of Hampton, GA passed away April 28, 2013. Pat was born in Panama City, Florida the daughter of the late Edna Myrle Follendore. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Gardner. Pat enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, working puzzles, watching her favorite TV shows, singing and cooking. Survivors are her husband, Conally...
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Mary Lou Chaffin

April 27, 2013

Mary Louise Chaffin, age 51 of Hampton, Georgia passed away April 27, 2013. She was born in East Point, Georgia to the late James Calvin and Frances Madison Couch Chaffin. She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Corsey. Mary Lou was a 1979 graduate of Stockbridge High School and was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. She was employed with McDonald's of Lovejoy and enjoyed helping...
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Allen Terry Jacobs , Jr.

November 2, 1981 - April 27, 2013

Allen T. Jacobs Jr., age 31, of Jackson, GA passed away April 27, 2013. Allen was born in East Point, GA. He enjoyed music, musical instruments, wrestling, computer games and spending time with family. He is survived by his parents, Terry Jacobs of Jackson, GA and Rosalind Vanzant of Abbeville, GA; grandmother, Alethea Jacobs of Longs, SC; several loving aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside...
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Charles Lee Bruce

March 4, 1974 - April 24, 2013

Mr. Charles Lee Bruce, age 39, of McDonough, GA passed away April 24, 2013. Charles was born in Atlanta, GA and was preceded in death by his father, Carl E. Bruce. He was employed by Luxottica in McDonough. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, computer games, paintball, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Henry County Moose Lodge. Survivors are his wife, Alison...
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Martin B. Johnson

April 24, 2013

Martin B. Johnson age 44 of Stockbridge, GA passed away April 24, 2013. Martin was a Master Electrician with the IBEW Local #613 Union. He is survived by his wife, Heather Johnson of Stockbridge; father, Martin Johnson of Stockbridge; mother, Charlotte Terry of High Falls and sister, Belinda Benson of High Falls. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday April 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM in The Chapel of...
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William Thomas Marks

July 2, 1950 - April 23, 2013

Mr. William Thomas Marks, age 62, of Locust Grove, GA passed away April 23, 2013. Mr. Marks was born in Jacksonville, FL the son of the late William Robert and Mildred Sieg Marks. Mr. Marks was retired from Volkswagon/Audi Inc. of America. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, auto racing and sports. He is survived by his sister, Kathy Zebouni of Ponte Verda Beach, FL; nieces, Laura...
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John Thomas

April 20, 2013

Mr. John Thomas, age 78 of McDonough passed away April 20, 2013 at Piedmont Henry Hospital from complications of Dementia and Parkinsonism disease. He was born in Nashville, TN to the late John and Morene Thomas. He was preceded in death by a son, Eric Thomas and a brother, Lionel Thomas. He had resided in the Atlanta area for 23 years prior to moving to McDonough in 1993. John worked for...
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Wilson Goss

April 20, 2013

Mr. Wilson Ray Goss, age 79 of McDonough, Georgia passed away April 20, 2013. He was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana to the late Wiley Ray and Jessie Helen Wilson Goss. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gilbert Goss. Wilson served his country in the Naval Reserves while in high school then signed up for the United States Army as an MP in Germany. He retired after 24 years with General...
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Rudean Boggs Yancey

May 15, 1931 - April 15, 2013

Mrs. Rudean Boggs Yancey, age 81, of McDonough, GA passed away April 15, 2013. Mrs. Yancey was born in Gwinnett County, the daughter of the late J. R. and Minnie Lee Ethridge Boggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Yancey; brother, Hubert Boggs and a sister, Pat Wingo. Mrs. Yancey worked for Southern Bell for 31 plus years. She was a member of the Bell South Pioneers. She...
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Sarah Loretta Pace Brandt

August 28, 1928 - April 15, 2013

Mrs. Sarah Loretta Pace Brandt, age 84, of Jackson, GA passed away April 15, 2013. Mrs. Brandt was born in Harlan, KY the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruby Nolan Pace. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Viola Clem and Hedie Ventrice; and a brother, Jesse Pace. Mrs. Brandt enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, living on the lake, and watching her Humming Birds. ...
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Karen Webber Taylor

December 11, 1951 - April 14, 2013

Karen Cecilia Webber Taylor, died April 14th 2013. She is survived by her loving husband, Donald R. Taylor; son, Stephen Webber; sisters, Paula Peppers and Trudy Crisp and her husband Fred Crisp; nieces, Kacy Pearson, Yuki Neary, her daughters Miranda and Marissa and Mettie Hogan. Karen was born 12-11-51 in Knoxville TN. The family moved to Florida before settling in Georgia, where she met...
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David "Goober" Austin

April 11, 2013

Mr. David Arthur "Goober" Austin, age 55, of McDonough, GA passed away April 11, 2013. David was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Henry County High School and worked most of his working career for Coca Cola as a fork lift operator. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Wilbur Austin; sister, Gloria Austin. David enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing golf,...
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Mary Foster

April 11, 2013

Mary J. Foster age 68 of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away April 11, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Mary was a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in McDonough. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Doug Foster; daughter, Debbie Britt of McDonough; son and daughter in law, Danny and Tammey Foster of Hampton; grandchildren, Garrison...
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Opal White

April 11, 2013

Opal T. White, age 85 of Locust Grove, GA passed away April 11, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Horace Lee and Lucy Tingle. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. A faithful Christian, she was a member of Locust Grove First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, Earl M. White. She is survived...
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Jose Llaurado

April 10, 2013

Mr. Jose Raul Llaurado age 90 of Thomaston Ga, died April 10, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Llaurado was born on March 17, 1923 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba to the late Bartolome and Petronila Tellez Llaurado. He worked as a Lawyer for many years in Cuba. Mr. Llaurado was employed with Merrill Lynch on Wall Street briefly and later retired as a teacher in Monticello New York. He was a former...
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Katie Pittman

April 10, 2013

Mrs. Katie Lou Pittman, age 90 of McDonough, GA passed away April 10, 2013. She was born in Duluth, GA to the late R.D. and Dolly Holmes. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Katie was a volunteer at Henry Medical Center for 16 years and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Herbert (Bus) Pittman. She is survived by her daughter...
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Robert Bob Moseley

April 8, 2013

Robert A. (Bob) Moseley, age 65 of Stockbridge, GA died April 8, 2013. He was well loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He worked for Sun Trust Bank for 30 plus years, was a member of First Baptist Church of Decatur and a member of Panthersville Lodge #543 FA&M. After his retirement, Bob went to massage therapy school and was a certified massage therapist. In his later...
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Roy Goodson, Sr.

July 15, 1930 - April 6, 2013

Mr. Roy Lamar Goodson, Sr., age 82 of McDonough, Georgia passed away April 6, 2013. He was born in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Green Berry and Ruby Lucille Van Horn Goodson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Boozer. Roy served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was a graduate of Georgia Tech. He retired after 25 years with BellSouth where he was a member of the...
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Elizabeth "Pinkie" Riley Hogan

May 23, 1924 - April 2, 2013

Mrs. Elizabeth "Pinkie" Riley Hogan, age 88, of McDonough, GA passed away April 2, 2013. Mrs. Hogan was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late James William and Alma Pauline Mitchell Riley. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Buck King, Ernest Steve Owens and Jack Franklin Hogan. Mrs. Hogan retired from the Department of Defense Investigative Services with 42 plus years. Mrs....
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Gail Shropshire White

March 30, 2013

Elizabeth Gail Shropshire White of Stockbridge, GA, passed away on March 30. Survivors include Hal L. White, Sr. of Stockbridge, GA, Wendy W. Brockman, of Madison, GA, Paige W. Rhodes, of San Antonio, TX, Hal L. White, Jr, of Stockbridge, GA; Grandsons, Eric Brockman and Mitchell Rhodes; Brother, Donald C. Shropshire of Greenwich CT., and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be...
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Kenneth Pye

March 28, 2013

Battalion Chief Bobby Kenneth Pye, age 74, of Jonesboro, GA passed into the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2013 at Vitas Hospice in Stockbridge. Kenneth was born in Atlanta, Georgia the son of the late Eugene and Corine Pye. He grew up in Atlanta and loved it all of his life. He graduated from Hoke Smith High School in 1957 where he was president of his senior class and an outstanding football...
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Pauline Marstaller Plummer

June 30, 1926 - March 24, 2013

Mrs. Pauline Marstaller Plummer, age 86, of Stockbridge, GA passed away March 24, 2013. Mrs. Plummer was born in Durham, MA the daughter of the late August and Elizabeth Irene Brougham Marsteller. She was also preceded in death by husbands, Lester McKenzie and Paul Plummer and a sister, Jean Sandford. She was a member of Open Door Chapel in McDonough. Mrs. Plummer enjoyed spending time with...
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Ruth Winkles

December 8, 1925 - March 22, 2013

Mrs. Ruth Winkles, age 87 of McDonough, Georgia passed away March 22, 2013. She was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late J.B. and Susie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerry Winkles and by a son, Wayne Winkles. Ruth was a member of Sardis Baptist Church and was a retired cotton mill worker. She was an avid reader, especially the Bible. She enjoyed church activities and...
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Jerrine "Jerri" Moss

March 21, 2013

Mrs. Jerrine "Jerri" Moss, age 63 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away March 21, 2013. Jerri was born in Pisgah, Alabama the late Harvey Lee and Miley Mae Thurmond Owens. She was preceded in death by her son, Don Jones. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Buster Moss of Locust Grove; daughters, Paige Floyd of Jackson and Dawn...
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Billie J. Nichols

November 26, 1939 - March 21, 2013

Mrs. Billie J. Nichols, age 73 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away March 21, 2013. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Mayburn Ira and Ilava Self Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Nichols, Jr. and her brother, Jerry Edwin Taylor. Billie was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed working crossword puzzles and spending time with her great grandchildren. Survivors...
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Linda Newberry Crews

August 26, 1960 - March 20, 2013

Linda Newberry Crews, 52 of Stockbridge, Georgia died the morning of March 20, 2013. She was born August 26, 1960 in Charleston, SC, daughter of Robert and Jeanette Newberry. She graduated from North Charleston High School in 1979. She was the loving wife of William Douglas Crews and the devoted mother of Melissa and Christi. She was preceded in death by her sister, Patty Newberry,...
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Chuck Brisendine

July 22, 1958 - March 19, 2013

Mr. Chuck Brisendine, age 54 of Kelleytown, Georgia passed away March 19, 2013. Chuck was born in Henry County, Georgia to Mary Ann Kelley and the late James Charles Brisendine. He was preceded in death by his brother in law, Jamie Cook. He had attended Kelley Presbyterian Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his daughters, Kelley D. (Dory) Buice and Kayla L. Brisendine;...
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Hazel Marie Simonds Miller

November 18, 1928 - March 16, 2013

Mrs. Hazel Marie Miller, age 84, of McDonough, Georgia passed away March 16, 2013. Mrs. Miller was born in Cherokee County, NC the daughter of the late Robert and Ora Long Simonds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Conrad Miller; sister, Shirley Simonds; brothers, Claude, Ray, Lloyd and Bobby Simonds. Mrs. Miller enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and...
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G T Lester

December 8, 1926 - March 15, 2013

Mr. G T Lester, age 86, of McDonough, Georgia passed away March 15, 2013. Mr. Lester was born in Cairo, GA the son of the late Andy Lee and Myrtle Duneven Lester. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Billy and Frank Lester; sisters, Cora Lester, Mary Huntsinger and Agnes Hunt. Mr. Lester was a member of McDonough Baptist Tabernacle. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends,...
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Eric Christian Sanders

September 1, 1967 - March 14, 2013

Eric Christian Sanders, age 45, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away March 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Mickey Sanders and a brother, Lee Sanders. Survivors are his mother, Cecilia Sanders and a brother, Neal Sanders of Stockbridge; niece and nephew, Miranda and Nolan Sanders of Fairburn. A private graveside service for Eric will be held by his family with Rev. Tandy Mayo...
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Doris Drummond Ellis

August 1, 1924 - March 12, 2013

Mrs. Doris Drummond Ellis, age 88, of McDonough, GA formerly of Forest Park, passed away March 12, 2013. Mrs. Ellis was born in Dacula, GA the daughter of the late, William Sanford and Minnie Pearl Freeman Drummond. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Henry Ellis and several siblings. She was a member of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Forest Park and a previous member...
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James "Jimmy" "Lucky" King

January 27, 1945 - March 10, 2013

Mr.James Hiram "Jimmy" King, age 68 of McDonough Georgia has passed on March 10, 2013. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Nathan James and Eunice Inez Benton King. He was preceded in death by a son, James Jason King, a daughter, Melissa Gail King, and a sister, Elizabeth Ellen Autry. Jimmy, also know by many as "Lucky", enjoyed Nascar, time with his family, was an avid rock and roll...
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Carolyn Baker Balog

February 24, 1942 - March 9, 2013

Mary Carolyn Baker Balog, 71, of Hampton, Georgia passed away on March 9th, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. Carolyn was born in Harriman, Tennessee, to Charles Granville and Roxana Foreman Baker on February 24, 1942. She went to high school at Harriman High School, where her mother taught Latin, French and Spanish and graduated in 1960. She went on to earn an associate degree from Virginia Intermont...
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Eladio Nunez

February 15, 1964 - March 6, 2013

Mr. Ramon Eladio Nuñez, age 49, of Hampton, GA passed away March 6, 2013. Eladio was born in the Domican Republic. He worked as a medical sales representative. Eladio was a member of Saint Phillip Benizi. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and swimming. He was known for his loving personality and he never...
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Ron Duncan

December 25, 1942 - March 6, 2013

Mr. Ronald Odell Duncan, age 70 of Hampton, Georgia passed away March 6, 2013. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Garnett Odell and Dora Framces Nunley Duncan. Ron served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a retired over the road truck driver. He was a faithful member of McDonough Christian Church, where he was in charge of caring for the church...
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Thomas E. Steele

August 30, 1928 - March 6, 2013

Dr. Thomas E. Steele drew his last quiet breath early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2013 at 4:00 a.m. at Kathy Care Hospice. Dr. Steele and his wife Doris moved to an assisted living home in Cartersville, Georgia after experiencing declining health. The years had taken away many physical abilities from Doc but he never lost the " raise" his eyebrow in surprise, the wink at the inside knowledge of...
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Dale Cox Mason

July 31, 1915 - March 6, 2013

Mrs. Dale Cox Mason, age 97, of Locust Grove, GA passed away March 6, 2013. Mrs. Mason was born in Locust Grove, the daughter of the late George Napoleon and Agnes Maude Combs Cox. She was also preceded in death by her husband, L. H. Mason; sisters, Rebecca Cox Thompson and Lenora Cox Miller. Mrs. Mason enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking, gardening, singing in...
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Margaret McGarity Fischer

February 28, 1920 - March 4, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Lucillle McGarity Fischer, age 93, of Colorado Springs, CO formerly of Henry County passed away March 4, 2013. Mrs. Fischer was born in McDonough, GA the daughter of the late Homer and Nora Sherwood McGarity. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Fischer and eleven siblings. Mrs. Fischer worked as a beauty consultant for 34 years. She enjoyed spending time with...
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Harold Ray Brown

July 17, 1931 - March 4, 2013

Harold Ray Brown, age 81, of Locust Grove, GA passed away March 4, 2013. Ray was born in Atco, GA the son of the late Hayden and Leslie Mullinax Brown. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Brown. Ray retired from US Navy with 20 plus years of service and retired from the Clayton County Sheriff's Department with 15 plus years of service. He was a member of the Riverdale Masonic...
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Veronica Randall O'Barr

January 24, 1916 - March 3, 2013

Mrs. Henry Veronica Randall O'Barr, age 97, of Mesquite, Texas formerly of Henry County, passed away March 3, 2013. Mrs. O'Barr was born in Livonia, GA the daughter of the late Clarence Richard and Rilla Zuella Pierce Randall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Dewey O'Barr; son, Ronnie Randall O'Barr; daughter, Jimmie Davidson and two great grandchildren. She was a member...
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Justine Ledford Kelley

October 21, 1940 - February 28, 2013

Mrs. Justine Ledford Kelley, age 72, of McDonough, GA passed away February 28, 2013. Justine was born in Clayton, GA the daughter of the late Virgil Peter and Margie Zenobia Justus Ledford. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Ledford. Justine enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, taking care of her animals, raising African violets and roses and working in her...
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Nancy Graham

February 27, 2013

Ms. Nancy Graham, age 74 of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 27, 2013. She was born in Auburn, Indiana to the late Carl Leo and Hazel Gibson Barnhart. Nancy was an involved member of Oakland Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and played the organ. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family and knitting. Survivors include her children, John (Kristie)...
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Vivian Maribella Crowe

February 22, 2013 - February 23, 2013

Little Miss Vivian Maribella Crowe, infant daughter of Lance and Betsy McClendon Crowe passed away February 23, 2013. She was born February 22, 2013 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. Survivors include her parents, Lance and Betsy Crowe of Locust Grove; siblings, Eli and Caleb Saldivar and twin brother, Keller Crowe; maternal grandparents, Pedro McClendon and Janice Cleveland Boyce both of...
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Kellie Love

May 26, 1922 - February 22, 2013

Mr. Kellie Love, age 90 of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 22, 2013. He was born in Trafford, Alabama to the late F.J. and Pernie Tawbush Love. He was preceded in death by wives, Myra Hulsey Love and Betty Tawbush Love and by siblings, Persian Love, Nellie Buckner, Zuma Tidmore and Marie Morris. Kellie served his country in the United States Army during WWII in the 34th Infantry as a...
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Betty Floyd Little

May 15, 1931 - February 18, 2013

Mrs. Betty Jo Little, age 81 of Hampton, Georgia passed away February 18, 2013. She was born in Hampton, Georgia to the late Arnold Eugene and Ruby Lee Brown Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband, James David "Jimmy" Little; step-mother, Mary Kate Barnes Floyd; brothers, Cecil and Jack Floyd and infant great granddaughters. She graduated from Jonesboro High School and was a member of...
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Nira Lene McKeehan Martin

August 7, 1933 - February 18, 2013

Mrs. Nira Lene McKeehan Martin age 79, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away February 18, 2013. She was born in LaGrange, GA the daughter of the late David Aubrey and Mary Savannah Wilson McKeehan. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, singing and dancing. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Junior Martin; daughter, Deborah Lynn...
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Ray Brewster Rainer

October 25, 1949 - February 17, 2013

Mr. Ray Brewster Rainer, age 63 of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 17, 2013. Ray was born in Cedartown, Georgia to the late Robert Andrew and Jane Brewster Rainer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzette Kelly Rainer. Ray served his country in the United States Army and was a member of McDonough Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of Gupton Jones Mortuary School and co...
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Oscar Palmer Sims

February 21, 1921 - February 17, 2013

Mr. Oscar Palmer Sims, age 91, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away February 17, 2013. Mr. Sims was born in Locust Grove, GA, the son of the late Oscar Wesley and Mary Lee Patrick Sims. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Savage; siblings, Charlie Sims, Thomas Sims, Lucy Allen, Dorothy Nix, Elizabeth Sims and Annie Louise Sims. He served his country in the US Army Air...
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Toni Shellhorse Brock

September 26, 1949 - February 17, 2013

Mrs. Toni Regina Shellhorse Brock, age 63, of McDonough, GA passed away February 17, 2013. Toni was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Eugene and Betty Lou Steele Shellhorse. Toni worked most of her working career as a legal secretary. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and traveling. Survivors are her husband, Darryl Brock of McDonough; children, Scott...
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Bobby Crawford Brown

October 1, 1927 - February 17, 2013

Mr. Bobby Crawford Brown, age 85, of Locust Grove, GA passed away February 17, 2013. He was born in Luella, GA the son of the late Henry Clifford and Kate Pendley Brown SR. Bobby served his country in the US Army; he worked for Southern States, and retired from Delta Air Lines with 20 years of service. He was a member of the Locust Grove United Methodist Church where he served in all areas of...
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Margaret Macko Wade

May 26, 1918 - February 16, 2013

Margaret Macko Wade, age 94, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away at home on Saturday February 16. Mrs. Wade was born in Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Mary Billy and Ben Macko. Margaret was born and raised in the small steel mill town of Monessen. During the great depression, she moved to New York City at the age of 18. She met her late husband Tom when she ran over him with a bicycle. ...
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Sue Ann Linville Woodrum

May 7, 1945 - February 16, 2013

Mrs. Sue Ann Linville Woodrum, age 67, of Stockbridge, GA passed away February 16, 2013. Sue was born in Charleston, WVA the daughter of the late Kessel Cyril and Iva Jean Vickers Linville. She was saved and baptized at Beach Grove Baptist Church, later became a member of Lower Falls Baptist Church where she also worked as a secretary. Sue had retired from Southern Regional Medical Center...
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James Albert Stephens

February 11, 1956 - February 12, 2013

Mr. James Albert "Jimmy" Stephens, age 57, of McDonough, GA passed away February 12, 2013. Jimmy was born in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Tucker High School Class of '74' and had an associated degree from DeKalb Junior College. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, wood working, camping and playing his guitar. He was preceded in death by his father, James Garner...
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Margaret Virginia Moody Still

March 26, 1933 - February 11, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Virginia Moody Still, age 79, of McDonough, GA passed away February 11, 2013. Margaret was born in Mableton, GA the daughter of the late Gordon Eugene and Ruth Virginia Dodgen Moody. She was a member of McDonough First Baptist Church. Margaret enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening and yard work, reading, painting, sewing, crossword puzzles and the...
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Sara Ragsdale Miller

November 27, 1922 - February 10, 2013

Mrs. Sara Valerie Ragsdale Miller, age 90, of McDonough, GA passed away February 10, 2013. Mrs. Miller was born in East Point, GA the daughter of the late James David and Ethel Lee Burks Ragsdale. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Dick" Meredith Miller, Sr in 1986. Survivors are her...
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S. Tom Ellis

February 9, 2013

Simon Thomas (S.T. , Tom) Ellis passed on to his heavenly home on February 9, 2013 at the age of 91. Tom was born to John Mundy and Rosa Crowell Ellis on July 10, 1921, in Atlanta, GA. He learned and pursued a strong work ethic on his family farm in Fayetteville until enlisting in Army Air Corps the day following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, serving in WWII from 1941 through 1945, serving as Tech...
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Barbara Haag Parente

September 11, 1946 - January 31, 2013


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Richard Raymond Cook

November 9, 1928 - January 31, 2013

LTC Richard Raymond Cook, age 84, of Hampton, GA passed away January 31, 2013. LTC Cook was born in Horton, Kansas the son of the late Raymond Finley and Beulah Bell Losey Cook. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jack and Ralph Cook. He served his country in the US Army for 21 years, after retiring he worked for Kawneer in purchasing, and Humboldt Wedag in purchasing and expediting. ...
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Jerry Edwards

December 24, 1939 - January 31, 2013

Mrs. Jerry Davenport Edwards, age 73, of McDonough, GA passed away January 31, 2013. Mrs. Edwards was born in Calhoun, GA the daughter of the late Aldon Clay and Bessie Mae Gravitt Davenport. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Howard Davenport. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening, and caring for animals. Survivors are her...
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Ophelia Poore

January 31, 2013

Ms. Ophelia Virginia Poore, age 89 of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away January 31, 2013. She was born in Schoolfield, Virginia to the late Virgil and Maude Walker Fordham. Ophelia was the last of her siblings, was an avid reader and enjoyed working puzzle and word books. Survivors include her children, Tonia Jo (Jack) Spain of Newnan, Jackie Coker of Locust Grove, Jack R. (Kay) Poore of Griffin...
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Charles Kersey

January 29, 2013

Mr. Charles E. Kersey, age 51 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away January 29, 2013. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia and worked for the State of Georgia. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Viola and John Henry Kersey and Winifred Feltman. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Locust Grove where he was involved with the Iron Man Ministry. He once was a member of Rotary...
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Rajeswari "Raji" Panuganti

January 28, 2013

Miss. Rajeswari "Raji" Panuganti, age 45 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 28, 2013. She was born in India to Devara Tupili and the late Devara Panuganti. Raji was a parishioner of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed animals, plants, her dogs and was a people person. Survivors include her fiancé, Eric Burke of McDonough; daughters, Erica and Nina Burke; mother, Devara...
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Herbert McLemore

November 3, 1931 - January 24, 2013

Mr. Herbert McLemore, age 81, of Hampton, GA passed away January 24, 2013. Mr. McLemore was born in Sumner, GA the son of the late David Hazard and Eva Lottie Williams McLemore Sr. He was also preceded in death by several siblings and his first wife, Nina Ferguson McLemore. Mr. McLemore served his country in the United State Air Force. He was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church and a...
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Stanley Graham Uber

January 24, 2013

Mr. Stanley Graham Uber, age 62, of McDonough, GA passed away January 24, 2013. Mr. Uber was born in Minneapolis, MN the son of the late Glenn Graham and Elizabeth Ann Noeth Uber. He worked for FAA as a computer specialist. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Mr. Uber served his country in the US Navy from 1969-1973. Survivors are his wife, Rebecca Uber of McDonough; children, Kelley...
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Thomas "Dock" Garnett

September 15, 1927 - January 23, 2013

Thomas Wilson (Dock) Garnett, Sr. age 85, McDonough, GA went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Paxville, SC on September 15, 1927, to the late Joe and Beulah (Thigpen) Garnett. Preceded in death by brothers Joseph & Howard Garnett and sisters Alma Garnett & Kathryne Bailey. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Quillan Rentz (Penny) Garnett of...
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George Carroll Luna

April 5, 1933 - January 21, 2013

Mr. George Carroll Luna, age 79 of Hampton, Georgia passed away January 21, 2013. He was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late William Alexander and Kathrine Elizabeth Campbell Luna. George was the Pharmacist and owner of Luna Drug Company for over 30 years where he enjoyed working and serving his customers. He was a member of the Hampton Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Shriners of Atlanta...
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Juanda Ramsey Beshears

January 21, 2013

Mrs. Juanda Ramsey Beshears, age 83 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 21, 2013. She was born in Perrin, Texas to the late Ollie Holbert and Myrtle Custis Ramsey. She was preceded in death by siblings, CB, Olevia, Lewis, Clarence, Earl, Faye, Leo and Helen. Juanda was a graduate of North Texas State University and a member of the First Baptist Church of McDonough. She enjoyed gardening...
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Allen Parker

January 19, 2013

Mr. Allen Parker, age 56 of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away January 19, 2013. He was born in Dothan, Alabama to Kate Fellows Parker and the late Robert Odell Parker. Allen was a member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church in Ashford, Alabama and retired after 24 years with ABF. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local 728. Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the...
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Jacob Dakota Satterfield

July 29, 1997 - January 19, 2013

Jacob Dakota Satterfield, age 15, passed away January 19, 2013. Jacob is a sophomore in high school who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, baseball, wrestling, fishing, camping and campfires. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Jacob was preceded in death by grandparents, Edward and Margaret Willis. He is survived by his parents, Ricky and Donna Satterfield; siblings, Caleb...
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Rhonda Gayle Tackett

January 19, 2013

Rhonda Bailey Tackett, 57, of Locust Grove, Ga passed away on January 19, 2013. Rhonda was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt. Rhonda graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School in 1973 and shortly afterwards began her career with the Georgia Department of Public Safety. She worked in driver's services in Atlanta before moving to Statesboro, Georgia where she served as a Georgia...
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Thomas Logan Harrison, Jr.

October 24, 1921 - January 19, 2013

Mr. Logan Harrison, 91, passed away on January 19, 2013. He has born October 24, 1921 in Forest Park, GA the son of the late Mary Ethel and Thomas Harrison. He served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He also worked at Zep Mfg. Co. Logan was a devoted husband to his late wife of 62 years, Evelyn Fritchie Harrison. He was also a loving father and Gramps to his children, grandchildren and...
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Janie Speed Richardson

May 2, 1938 - January 19, 2013

Mrs. Janie Speed Richardson, age 74, of McDonough, GA passed away January 19, 2013. Mrs. Richardson was born in Clayton, GA the daughter of the late Joe Calloway and Samantha Moore Speed. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening, reading, TV and working word puzzles. She was preceded in death by several siblings and a daughter, Vicki Mann. Survivors are her...
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Virginia Coker Crumbley

August 19, 1928 - January 19, 2013

Mrs. Virginia Coker Crumbley, age 84, of Locust Grove, GA passed away January 19, 2013. Virginia was born in Butts County the daughter of the late Ralph Gleaton and Willie McKibben Coker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Lawrence Crumbley. Virginia was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Locust Grove and participated in all of the activities with the Jolly Elders....
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C. Allen Shannon

March 5, 1958 - January 17, 2013

Mr. C. Allen Shannon, age 54, of McDonough, GA passed away January 17, 2013. Allen was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence H. Shannon. Allen was self employed as a commercial diver. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, diving, boating, white water kayaking, mountain rescue and repelling. Allen was known for his caring nature and willingness...
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Romualdo Castillo

December 16, 1942 - January 17, 2013

Mr. Romualdo Castillo ("Don Romualdo"), age 70, of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 17, 2013 . He was born in Magiscatzin, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Don Romualdo was the son of the late Gerardo Castillo Arzamendi and Evodia Melo Rivera. He was self employed as a professional photographer. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, hunting, photography, gardening and watching...
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Jane Golden Pate

December 30, 1938 - January 16, 2013

Mrs. Jane Golden Pate, age 74, of McDonough, GA passed away January 16, 2013. Mrs. Pate was born in Homerville, GA the daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Alma Finley Golden. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Forest Park. Jane worked at Emory-Midtown better known as Crawford W. Long Hospital as a Administrative Nursing Supervisor for 53 years. She enjoyed spending time with...
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Roger "Mann" Lanier McLendon

January 15, 1946 - January 15, 2013

Mr. Roger "Mann" Lanier McLendon, age 67, of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 15, 2013. Roger was born in Locust Grove, the son of the late Roger Henry and Vinnie Thomas McLendon. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donnie McLendon. He served his country in the US Army from 1968-1969. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, spoiling his grandchildren, working in...
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Penny Boyd Sanders

January 6, 1957 - January 14, 2013

Ms. Penny Darlene Boyd Sanders, age 56, of McDonough, GA passed away January 14, 2013. Penny enjoyed spending time with family and friends and spoiling her granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father, Elbert J. Boyd. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Chris Stamps of Jackson, granddaughter, Savannah English of Jackson; mother, Jean Boyd of McDonough; siblings, Bill...
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Joe Francis Collins

January 26, 1935 - January 14, 2013

Mr. Joe Francis Collins, age 77, of Locust Grove, GA passed away January 14, 2013. Joe was born in Ninety Six, South Carolina the son of the late James Floyd and Reba Vaughn Collins. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1954 – 1958. Joe retired from Delta Air Lines as a Senior System Maintenance Coordinator with 35 years of service. He was a member of the...
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Patricia Helen Wood

January 13, 2013

Mrs. Patricia Helen Wood, age 80 of Hampton, Georgia passed away January 13, 2013. Pat was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Keeffe. She retired after 20 years as a social worker with Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey and also 20 years as a travel agent where she enjoyed world travel. She was a parishioner of St. Justin's Catholic Church in Toms...
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Michael R. Pumphrey

January 11, 2013

Mr. Michael R. Pumphrey, age 70 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 11, 2013. Mike was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Earl Russell and Cecile Tennessee Riel Pumphrey. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was a salesman for TSYS Systems and enjoyed fishing and was a music lover. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Pumphrey of McDonough, GA;...
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Joseph Levy

January 10, 2013

Joseph Levy, born on October 23, 1926 in Verbiz, Ukraine fell asleep in the Lord and passed into eternal life on the evening of January 10, 2013 under palliative care in Stockbridge, Georgia. He was survived in blessed memory by his son, Bohdan J. Levy, his daughters in law, Pamela J. Levy and Frances Levy and his grandchildren, Joseph, Michael and Theresa. He immigrated into America with his...
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Tyre Upchurch

January 10, 2013

Mr. Tyre Ellis Upchurch, age 88 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 10, 2013. He was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late Jesse Tyre and Arrie Minda Turner Upchurch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Piper Upchurch in 2008 and by three sisters. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. He retired after over 35...
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Reuben Ward "R.W" Duffey

January 9, 2013

Mr. Reuben Ward "R.W." Duffey, age 75 of Jackson, Georgia passed away January 9, 2013. He was born in Stockbridge, Georgia to the late Ralph Samuel Duffey, Sr. and Kitty Mae Turner Duffey. He was preceded in death by brothers, J.T. Duffey, Oscar H. Duffey and Ralph S. Duffey, Jr. He served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of McDonough Christian Church. He retired from...
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William Earl Zimmerman , Jr.

February 20, 1941 - January 6, 2013

Mr. William Earl Zimmerman Jr. age 71, of McDonough, GA passed away January 6, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Zimmerman of McDonough; sons, Keith and Kevin Zimmerman of McDonough; grandchildren, Nicholas, Jonathan and Brooke Zimmerman of McDonough; bothers, Richard and Jamie Zimmerman of Fort Payne, AL and a sister, Jacqueline of Durham, NC. A private memorial service will be held...
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Malzie Wells Smith

May 6, 1927 - January 5, 2013

Mrs. Malzie Floyd Wells Smith, age 85, of McDonough, GA formerly of Tallassee, AL passed away January 5, 2013. Mrs. Smith was born in Westville, FL the daughter of the late Jasper Green and Linnie Ellen Baker Wells. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lewis J. Smith Jr; son, Ronnie Smith; daughter-in-law, Brenda Smith; great grandchild, Reagan Smith and all of her siblings. Mrs....
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Andrew Donald Brown

January 3, 1933 - January 5, 2013

Mr. Andrew Donald Brown, age 80, of Hampton, GA passed away January 5, 2013. Mr. Brown was born in Hampton, GA the son of the late Andrew Curtis and Miriam Susie Hand Brown. He was a member of Hampton United Methodist Church and a member of the Hampton Masonic Lodge. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean conflict. Mr. Brown was an insurance agent with Met Life for 32 years. ...
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