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
William "Bill" Hames
February 8, 2012
Mr. William Emmett "Bill" Hames, age 75 of McDonough, Georgia passed away February 8, 2012. Bill was born in Atlanta to the late Jack Lemuel and Flora Denice Flippen Hames. He was preceded in death by three brothers. He graduated from Hoke Smith High School Class of 1954 and served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Holy Comforter Episcopal Church and retired after 30...
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Sandra Dee Collins Williams
April 7, 1959 - February 4, 2012
Mrs. Dee Collins Williams, age 52, of Shepherdsville, KY, formerly of Locust Grove, GA passed away February 4, 2012. Dee was known to her family and friends for her big heart and kindness to others. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, cooking, shopping and watching twilight movies. She was preceded in death by her mother, Willett Collins; brother, Tommy Collins and a...
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Gladys Rodriguez
June 19, 1943 - February 4, 2012
Mrs. Gladys Esther Teuta Rodriguez, age 68, of Stockbridge, GA passed away February 4, 2012. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Barranquilla, Columbia the daughter of the late Jose' Francisco Tueta Portelo and Blanco Esther Moreno Gaitan. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; she enjoyed cooking and cleaning for her family and watching movies. Survivors are...
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James Clifford Spangler
June 24, 1963 - February 3, 2012
Mr. James Clifford Spangler, age 48, of McDonough, GA passed away February 3, 2012. Cliff was born in Columbus, Georgia. He worked for Allen Vigil Ford as a master mechanic for 25 plus years. Cliff enjoyed spending time with family and friends, RC car racing, sailing, and motorcycles. Cliff is survived by his son, Kenny Spangler of Fayetteville; parents, Anne and Gil Spangler of McDonough;...
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Jennie Allen
February 1, 2012
Mrs. Jennie Lee Gray Allen, age 87, of Jonesboro, GA passed away February 1, 2012. She was born in N. Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of the late Ruth Dunn Gray and John Herbert Gray. Mrs. Allen was also preceded in death by her husband, Linton Alfred Allen; grandson, Adam Dickey and a sister, Nell George. She was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. ...
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Don Scott
February 1, 2012
Mr. Murl Don Scott, age 75, of Monticello, GA passed away February 1, 2012. Don was born in Blanchard, OK the son of the late Lenore June Rust Scott and Frank Don Scott. He worked as an accounting supervisor for Navistar before his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching movies on TV, music, the lake, boating and fast cars. He is survived by daughters and sons...
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Barbara Ann Hall
February 3, 1952 - February 1, 2012
Mrs. Barbara Ann Gunn Hall, age 59, of Locust Grove, GA passed away February 1, 2012. Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Lois Elizabeth Hughes Gunn and Grady Lee Gunn. She owned and operated H & H Auto Sales in Atlanta with her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and sports. She graduated from Roosevelt High School class of 1971. She was a...
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Marian Taylor Bassett
October 31, 1925 - February 1, 2012
Mrs. Marian Taylor Bassett, 86, of Locust Grove, GA passed away February 1, 2012. Mrs. Bassett was born in Dallas, GA the daughter of the late Ruby Ethel O'Neal Taylor and Thomas Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Owen Bassett and several siblings. Mrs. Bassett was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling to...
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Oliver Johnson
January 29, 2012
Mr. Oliver Johnson, age 77 of Mansfield, Georgia formerly of McDonough passed away January 29, 2012. He was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia to the late Leona Googe Johnson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Gromme. He served his country in the United States Army and was owner of Interstate Ford, now Legacy Ford. After retirement, Oliver lived in Costa Rica for two years. He enjoyed...
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Betty May Matrascia
January 29, 2012
Mrs. Betty May Matrascia, age 86 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 29, 2012. She was born in Coventry, England to the late Harry and May Duckett Potter. She was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Matrascia, twin brother, Bert Potter and a sister, Violet Ling. Betty, who liked to be called "Elizabeth" met her husband of 25 years while he was stationed in England. She returned with him...
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Ray Hendrick Studle
February 9, 1929 - January 26, 2012
Mr. Ray Hendrick Studle, age 82, of Jackson, GA passed away January 26, 2012. Mr. Studle was born in Warren County, KY the son of the late Maple Hendrick Studle and James Blane Studle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Glass Studle and several siblings. He owned and operated Ray Studle Construction, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and NASCAR. He was a life time...
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Donald Eugene Milojevich
March 31, 1965 - January 22, 2012
GY SGT Donald Eugene Milojevich, known to his family and friends as Milo, age 46, of McDonough, GA passed away January 22, 2012. Milo was born in Harrisburg, PA and loved serving his country in the US Marine Corps for 22 years and had many accomplishments and received many awards. Milo enjoyed spending time with his wife and children as well as his family and friends. Man of many passions,...
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Christina Falconbury Ballingall
September 10, 1972 - January 20, 2012
Mrs. Christina Falconbury Ballingall, age 39, of Woodstock, GA passed away January 20, 2012. Christina was born in Sullivan, Indiana. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and being active with her children in their school events. She enjoyed reading, shopping, fishing and cheering when she was younger. Survivors are her husband, Gary Ballingall of Woodstock; children, Tanner,...
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Louise Goodman Bagby
July 12, 1929 - January 19, 2012
Mrs. Louise Goodman Bagby, age 82, of McDonough, GA passed away January 19, 2012. Mrs. Bagby was born in Spalding County, the daughter of the late Bessie Mays Goodman and James Thomas Goodman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James F. Bagby and several siblings. Mrs. Bagby enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, working in her vegetable and flower gardens, reading, and...
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Linda Ann Bishop
January 18, 2012
Mrs. Linda Denardy Bishop, age 65, of McDonough, GA passed away January 18, 2012. Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She retired from the Henry County Board of Education as a secretary and bookkeeper with 25 plus years of service. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. Linda enjoyed spending time with family and friends, the beach, Biloxi, Vegas and Tunica. She enjoyed being a...
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Robert Friedman
October 4, 1944 - January 17, 2012
Mr. Robert Friedman, age 67, of McDonough, GA passed away January 17, 2012. He was born in New York, NY the son of the late Mildred Simmons Friedman and Solomon Friedman. Bob enjoyed spending time with family and friends, socializing, playing pool, cards, and sharing his good humor. He served his country in the US Army from 1962-1965. Survivors are his wife of 19 years, Mary Lou Friedman of...
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William Harold Waller
January 17, 2012
William Harold Waller, 93, of McDonough, GA passed away on January 17, 2012. Born in Jonesboro, GA on August 1, 1918, he was the son of Byrd Thomas Waller and William Archer Waller. Survivors are his wife of 72 years, Marie White Waller, 90; daughter, Sandra Waller Turner and her husband David Turner and Dyann Waller Evans and her husband Ron Evans; grandchildren, Rhonda Turner Daum, Daundra...
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Danny Mark Brown
June 21, 1946 - January 14, 2012
Mr. Danny Mark Brown, age 65, of McDonough, GA passed away January 14, 2012. Dan was born in Bessemer, AL the son of the late James Tazwell Brown and Mary Elizabeth Mason Brown. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Wayne Brown; a sister, Judy Pierson; and a grandchild, Mary Elizabeth Brown. He was self employed and owned his own business, Dan Brown Trucking. Dan enjoyed spending...
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Ruth Wetherington
January 12, 2012
Mrs. Ruth Wetherington, age 88 of Alpharetta, formerly of Forest Park and Morrow passed away January 12, 2012. She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Ralph and Kathleen Rhule Ackles. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Wetherington, by her son, Steve Wetherington and a brother, Gene Ackles. She served her country in the United States Army during WWII and retired from...
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Jessica Savage
January 11, 2012
Miss. Jessica Leigh Savage, age 25 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away January 11, 2012 at Southern Regional Medical Center. She was born in Riverdale, Georgia to Richard and Pamela Sims Savage. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James and Ruby Savage. Jessica graduated from Union Grove High School Class of 2007. She was a member of County Line Baptist Church. She...
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Johnie Clyde McCullars
March 13, 1948 - January 9, 2012
Mr. Johnie Clyde McCullars, age 63, of McDonough, GA passed away January 9, 2012. Johnie was born in Dexter, GA. He served his Country in the US Air Force from 1966-1970. He was a Senior Technical Support Engineer for Thermo Fisher for 20 plus years. Johnie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, camping, gardening, wood working and doing for others. He was preceded in death by...
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Leigh Lipsky Bond
September 5, 1957 - January 9, 2012
Leigh Lipsky Bond, age 54, of McDonough, GA passed away January 9, 2012. Leigh was born at Whitman AFB, MO. She worked as a customer service representative for Kroger. Leigh enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, the swimming pool, baking, family events and her dog "Cooper". She graduated from Forest Park High School Class of '75'. Leigh was preceded in death by her mother, Karen...
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Alice Puckett McCoy
January 9, 2012
Alice Virginia McCoy, 68, of Rex, Georgia passed away after a long illness January 9, 2012. Alice was born in Virginia, the daughter of the late Della Bailey and Olin Donald Puckett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Dwayne McCoy and her daughter, Tracey Strickland. Alice was the former owner of Tracey's Bridal Shop in Jonesboro, GA and later joined Primerica Financial Services...
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David L. Hodgson
November 14, 1931 - January 8, 2012
Mr. David L. Hodgson, age 80, of Riverdale, GA passed away January 8, 2012. David was born in Atlanta, GA the son of the late Velma Isabelle Horne Hodgson and Robert Franklin Hodgson. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Raymond F. Hodgson and Betty H. Martin. David worked for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #85 most of his working career, he enjoyed telling jokes, riding motorcycles,...
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Patricia Fuller Daniel
September 23, 1936 - January 7, 2012
Mrs. Patricia Fuller Daniel, age 75, of McDonough, GA passed away January 7, 2012. She was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Clara Louise Williams Fuller and Paul Richard Fuller, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Harrison Daniel; a son, Lloyd Daniel; and sister, Bonnie Waits. Pat was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and...
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Imogene Langley Vickers
August 9, 1927 - January 6, 2012
Mrs. Imogene Langley Vickers, age 84, of Jackson, GA passed away January 6, 2012. Mrs. Vickers was born in Camp Hill, AL the daughter of the late Exa Louise Murray and George Quimby Langley. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thurman Langley. Mrs. Vickers enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, fishing, traveling, the beach and playing practical jokes on family and friends...
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George Spence, Sr.
January 1, 2012
Mr. George Edward Spence, Jr., age 86 of McDonough, Georgia passed away January 1, 2012. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late George F. and Carrie Goode Spence. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII and retired from General Motors. He was a member of Glen Haven Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, JoAnn Mimbs Spence; children, George Spence,...
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Bill Morris
December 31, 2011
William T. Morris (Bill), 83, went to be with the Lord and his son Bill on December 31, 2011. William was a long time resident of McDonough, GA. He passed peacefully at his home in New Smyrna Beach, FL surrounded by his family. William was preceded in death by his parents, G. B. and Sarah Morris, and his beloved son William T. Morris Jr. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Janna Morris and...
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Lewis J. "Smitty" Smith
December 31, 2011
Mr. Lewis J. Smith, age 87 of Tallassee, Alabama passed away December 31, 2011. He was born in Westville, Florida to the late Lewis Franklin and Clora Elizabeth Hudson Smith. He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Smith and by eleven siblings. Lewis, known as Smitty, served his country in the United States Army during WWII and was in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired after 30 years from...
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Patricia Milam Parker
December 30, 2011
Mrs. Patricia Milam Parker, age 50 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away December 30, 2011. She was born in Atlanta to the late Jack Irvin and Anne Frances Kovalski Milam. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Parker and a sister, Linda Adams. She was a dedicated mother and enjoyed gardening flowers. Survivors include her husband, Allan Parker of Locust Grove; siblings, Gail (Johnny...
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Ronald Kenneth "Kenny" Gunter
December 27, 2011
Mr. Ronald Kenneth "Kenny" Gunter, age 51 of McDonough, Georgia passed away December 27, 2011. Kenny was born in Atlanta to Sybil Orr Gunter and the late Ronald George Gunter. He attended Sharon Baptist Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He lived for his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Gunter; children, Chris Gunter of McDonough, Jennifer...
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Robert Simpson English III
July 13, 1933 - December 24, 2011
Mr. Robert Simpson English III, age 78, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away December 24, 2011. Bob was born in Tift County, Georgia the son of the late Russell Irene Murphy English and Robert Simpson English Jr. He worked as a machinist for General Motors for 21 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, football, making model airplanes and trains, gardening and...
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Barbara Lyles Elms
September 2, 1942 - December 24, 2011
Mrs. Barbara Lyles Elms, age 69, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away December 24, 2011. Mrs. Elms was born in Macon, Georgia the daughter of the late Edith O'Berry Lyles and Ivy Henry Lyles. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Mildred, Marie, Helen and Ike Lyles. She was self employed and owned her own restaurant most of her working career. She enjoyed spending time with family and...
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Richard Eugene Magar
September 3, 1953 - December 20, 2011
Mr. Richard Eugene Magar, age 58, of McDonough, GA passed away December 20, 2011. Rick was born in Montgomery, AL the son of the late Eugene Magar and Marilyn Charlene Anderson Miller. He was self employed and owned his business Rehab Technologies Inc. Rick enjoyed spending time with family and friends, helping children with handicap disabilities with their wheel chair equipment. He enjoyed...
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Janice McAnally Maness
July 18, 1950 - December 19, 2011
Mrs. Janice McAnally Maness, age 61, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away December 19, 2011. Janice was born in Shelbyville, TN the daughter of the late Joseph Deery McAnally, Jr and Ludie Pearl Qualls McAnally. She worked as a flight attendant for Northwest Air Lines before her retirement. She was a former member of Atlanta City Church. Janice enjoyed scrap booking, traveling the Wagon Train...
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Antoinette Jackson Garrison
June 5, 1915 - December 17, 2011
Funeral services for Antoinette Jackson Garrison are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Haisten Funeral Home Chapel in McDonough, Georgia. Friends may visit the family following the service. A private interment will be in McDonough. Mrs. Garrison died on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Wesley Woods in Atlanta. Born June 5, 1915 in McDonough, Georgia, she was the daughter...
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Mary Evelyn Ellis Miller
December 16, 2011
Mrs. Mary Evelyn Ellis Miller, age 81 of Hampton, Georgia passed away December 16, 2011. She was born in Omaha, Georgia to the late Charles Gordon and Mary Gretchen Lyons Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Leroy Miller; children, Wayne Miller, Elizabeth Ann Miller, John "Roy" Miller, Wesley Byrd; grandson, Patrick Crawford; brother, Charles Gordon Ellis, Jr. Mary was a...
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Betty Moore Lowe
December 15, 2011
Mrs. Betty Moore Lowe, age 76 of Hampton, Georgia passed away December 15, 2011. She was born in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Elias Homer and Lizzie Mae Loftis Moore. She was preceded in death by five siblings and a grandson, Nicholas Kirkland. Betty enjoyed time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Billie Lowe of Hampton; children, Barbara (Tim) Kirkland of...
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Marjorie Powell Alexander
December 15, 2011
Mrs. Marjorie Powell Alexander, age 91 of McDonough, Georgia passed away December 15, 2011. She was born in Swan Lake, Kentucky, the youngest of 13 children of the late William W. and Mollie Matilda McNeil Powell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol R. Alexander. She served her country in the United States Army during WWII as an Army Combat Nurse under the leadership of General...
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Margarette Wright Crowe
September 9, 1930 - December 8, 2011
Mrs. Margarette Wright Crowe, age 81, of Locust Grove, GA passed away December 8, 2011. She was known to her family and friends as Boody and Granny. She was born in Warwick, VA the daughter of the late Carrington Floyd Wright and Virginia Sledge Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Malcom Crowe and several siblings. Mrs. Crowe enjoyed spending time with her family and...
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Geraldine Morgan Stewart
January 8, 1923 - December 7, 2011
Mrs. Geraldine Bennett Morgan Stewart, age 88, of Stockbridge, GA passed away December 7, 2011. Mrs. Stewart was born in Cumming, GA the daughter of the late Elmer Augustus Bennett and Mary Ann Cruse Bennett. She was an active member of Jodeco Baptist Church. She worked in retail sales at Rich's Department Store in downtown Atlanta most of her working career. She was a devoted homemaker who...
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Ray Alvarado
December 6, 2011
Mr. Ramon "Ray" Alvarado, age 83 of McDonough, Georgia passed away December 6, 2011. Ray was born in Baytown, Texas to the late Apolonia and Gregoria Yepez Alvarado. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nona Jo Alvarado and by siblings, Lucy Zamora and Pete Alvarado. He served his country in the United States Army and graduated from Beulah Heights Bible College. He was a Missionary for the...
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Louise Fontaine Britt
December 6, 2011
Mrs. Louise Fontaine Britt, age 88 of Mobile, Alabama, formerly of Stockbridge, GA died on December 6, 2011. She was born in Quitman, MS to the late G.A. and Mamie Fontaine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otho C. Britt, Sr.; son, Mark A. Britt; grandson, Clayton Britt; siblings, Alexander Fontaine, Thomas Fontaine, and Edna F. Donaldson. Survivors include her sons, Otho C. Britt, Jr. ...
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James E. Gibbons
March 29, 1927 - December 6, 2011
James Emerson Gibbons, 84, of McDonough, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Dyer Gibbons, and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ilettie Gibbons, of McDonough, GA, his children Joanne and Tom Maples of Jonesboro, GA, Jim and Cindy Gibbons, of Sharpsburg, GA, Becky Hoffman of Jackson, GA, Diana Green of Riverdale, GA and...
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Randolph Collier Tapley
December 15, 1932 - December 5, 2011
Mr. Randolph Collier Tapley, age 78, of Hampton, GA passed away December 5, 2011. Mr. Tapley was born in Jennings, FL the son of the late Author and Ethel Knight Tapley. He served his country in the US Army as a paratrooper from 1953-1956. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Mr. Tapley retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with 39 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his...
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John Francis Miller
May 2, 1952 - December 4, 2011
Mr. John Francis Miller, age 59, of McDonough, GA passed away December 4, 2011. Mr. Miller was born in Bethesda, MD and served his country in the US Army. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hunting, and riding through the mountains. He was preceded in death by his father, William Arthur Miller and a brother, Joseph Miller. Survivors are his wife, Lisa Miller of McDonough;...
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Raymond Ellis Hinely
July 3, 1925 - December 3, 2011
Mr. Raymond Ellis Hinely, age 86, of Stockbridge, GA passed away December 3, 2011. Mr. Hinely was born in Tavares, FL the son of the late Jessie Cooper and Minnie Edge Hinely. He was a member of Flippen United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men. He served his country in the US Navy. He worked for Snapper Power Equipment, and was self employed in the retail Produce and Grocery...
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Corene Austin
December 3, 2011
Mrs. Corene Branhan Austin, age 85 of McDonough, Georgia passed away December 3, 2011. She was born in Bishopville, SC to the late Langely Leroy and Margaret Dora Boykin Branhan. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, James Denver Austin in 2001 and by siblings, Leroy Branhan and Ruth Lester. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, yard work,...
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Jack "Pop" Awtrey
December 2, 2011
Mr. Jack Lewis Awtrey, age 85 of the Ola Community of McDonough, Georgia passed away December 2, 2011. Jack was born in Atlanta to the late William Luther and Susie Lawson Awtrey and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Jack started working at the Exposition Cotton Mill at age 16 where he met the love of his life,...
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Leverial S. Chase
December 2, 2011
Mr. Leverial Stevenson Chase, age 85 of McDonough, Georgia passed away December 2, 2011. He was born in Roanoke, Alabama to the late Fletcher Groover and Myrtle Irene Bailey Chase. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Lillie Mae Inman Chase and by daughters, Rebecca Ann Chase and Donna Faye Chase. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the...
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Terry Eugene O'Neal
November 28, 2011
Mr. Terry Eugene O'Neal, age 78, of McDonough, GA passed away November 28, 2011. Terry was born in Jackson, GA the son of the late Harvey Lee and Louise Boyd O'Neal. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Russell O'Neal and Dennis O'Neal. Terry retired from Overnite Transportation Company and then worked for Avis Rental Car Company until his declining health. He enjoyed music, playing the...
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George Fuller
November 26, 2011
Mr. George John Fuller, III, age 41 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away November 26, 2011. He was born in Atlanta and operated a Carbide tool business for 20 years. George loved his children more than anything and enjoyed fishing, golfing, sports and Georgia Bulldog football. Survivors include his children, George Ethan Grant Fuller and Chandler Paige Fuller; mother, Paula Fuller; siblings,...
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Kenneth Joseph Bennett, Sr.
November 24, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Joseph Bennett Sr., age 79, of McDonough, GA passed away November 24, 2011. Mr. Bennett was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Frances Bennett. He served his country in the US Army. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and helping other people. Survivors are his children, Noreen Bennett Stevens of McDonough and Kenneth Joseph Bennett Jr. (Susan) of...
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Jack Tanner
November 22, 2011
Mr. Jack Lee Tanner, age 76 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 22, 2011. Jack was born in Florence, SC to the late Wilbur Preston and Maurine Neatherie Tanner. He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church of McDonough. He was an Environmental Engineer for the City of McDonough and enjoyed working in his yard. He was a doer, thinker and a...
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Faye Fargason Smith Brannan Krauss
November 22, 2011
Mrs. Faye Fargason Smith Brannan Krauss, age 99 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 22, 2011. She was born in McDonough to the late Simeon Elliott and Olla Bibb Fargason Smith. She was preceded in death by husbands, Leva Frank "Pike" Brannan and Roy Krauss. Faye was a 1930 graduate of McDonough High School and was the oldest member of Timberridge Presbyterian Church, where she was the...
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Rodney Simmons
November 21, 2011
Mr. Rodney G. Simmons, age 60 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 21, 2011. He was born in Toccoa, Georgia to Vivian Laverne Holcomb Simmons and the late Carroll Eugene Simmons. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Pamala Ann Duffell Simmons. Rodney graduated from the University of Georgia and served his country in the Army National Guard. He was a member of McDonough...
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J.B. Ferguson
November 20, 2011
Mr. J. B. Ferguson, age 89 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away November 20, 2011. He was born in Cleveland, Georgia to the late Gabe Berry and Ivy Williams Ferguson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lois Margaree Tuggle Ferguson. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII and had worked at the Fulton Bag Cotton Mill where he met his future wife. He then went...
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Johnie Sauls
November 19, 2011
Mr. Johnie E. Sauls, age 68 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away November 19, 2011. He was born in Jeffersonville, GA to the late Johnny and Johnnie Mae Atkins Sauls. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Sauls. Johnie served his country in the United States Army and retired from Crete Carrier. He enjoyed spending time with his family, sports and NASCAR. Survivors include his wife of...
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Don McClure
November 17, 2011
Mr. Don McClure, age 77 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 17, 2011. Don was born in Blairsville, GA to the late Virgil C. and Iowa Elliott McClure. He served his country in the United States Army and retired from Bolden Die Supply Company. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening flowers and vegetables and was a known jokester. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Shirley Patterson...
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James Earl Spriggs
November 17, 2011
Mr. James Earl Spriggs, age 65 of Jackson, Georgia passed away November 17, 2011. He was born in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Hobe and Fannie Dotson Spriggs. He was preceded in death by a son, James Ellis Spriggs and siblings, Betty Bowling and Herman Spriggs. He was a truck driver for over 20 years, having retired from Roadway. His stage name was "Jimmy George Jones" while singing at...
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Virginia Louise Evans
November 17, 2011
Mrs. Virginia Louise "Lucy" Evans, age 85 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 17, 2011. She was born in Tallapoosa, GA to the late William Arthur and Willie Mae Vessey Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil James Evans and was the last of nine children. She enjoyed yard work and cooking. Survivors include her children, Bobby (Judy) Evans of Locust Grove, Barry (Jill)...
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Travis Lee "Smokey" Lasiter, Sr.
November 17, 2011
Mr. Travis Lee "Smokey" Lasiter, Sr., age 85 of Hampton Georgia passed away November 17, 2011. He was born in Warren, Arkansas to the late Marion Lee and Bessie Reep Lasiter. He was preceded in death by two sons, Damon and London Lasiter and a sister, Lois Benson. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII, was retired from Western Electric and was a member of Hampton Masonic...
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Mary Cook Cummings
July 29, 1939 - November 14, 2011
Mrs. Mary Cook Cummings, age 72, of Locust Grove, GA passed away November 14, 2011. Mrs. Cummings was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late William Durell and Minnie Mae Betsill Cook. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Charles Cummings III, and a son, William Eugene Houston. Mrs. Cummings was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church. She was a loving mother,...
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Gloria Faus Simmons
July 17, 1924 - November 12, 2011
Mrs. Gloria Dorothy Faus Simmons, age 87, of McDonough, GA passed away November 12, 2011. Mrs. Simmons was born in Kingston, NY the daughter of the late William McKinley Faus and Helena Clara Gill Faus Marks . She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Mangum Simmons Jr and a brother, David Oliver Faus Sr. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Jonesboro First Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
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John Clay Simpson
June 3, 1960 - November 11, 2011
Mr. Clay Simpson, age 51, of Pinehurst, Georgia formerly of McDonough, GA passed away November 11, 2011. Clay was self employed as a farmer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, farming, working, going to the beach, and driving his truck. Clay was preceded in death by his father, William Alexander Simpson. Survivors are his wife, Traci West Simpson of Pinehurst; children,...
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Carl Harris Hall
September 9, 1927 - November 10, 2011
Mr. Carl Harris Hall, age 84, of Newnan formerly of McDonough, GA passed away November 10, 2011. Mr. Hall was born in Dooly County, the son of the late John Willis and Lela Mae Rhodes Hall. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Polly Samples, and a brother, Leonard Hall. Mr. Hall was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed...
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Jeanette Gilbert
November 9, 2011
Mrs. Jeanette Miller Gilbert, age 88 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 9, 2011. She was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late Elmo and Stella May Eakins Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Therber, grandson, Ryan and siblings. She was a member of Ridge Memorial Baptist Church in Louisiana, a member of the DAR and painted airplanes for Republic Aviation during WWII...
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John Charles Smith
September 10, 1950 - November 9, 2011
Mr. John Charles Smith, age 61, of Hampton, GA passed away November 9, 2011. John was born in Dade County, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Monroe Smith and his wife, Barbara Darlyne Sims Smith. John was a loving father who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, he enjoyed helping and doing for others, being a handyman, doing crossword puzzles, and being an...
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Dawn Strickland Clark
October 27, 1961 - November 9, 2011
Dawn Strickland Clark passed away November 9, 2011 at the Shepherd Center, surrounded by her family. Dawn was born in Athens, Georgia on October 27, 1961. She graduated from North Clayton High School in Riverdale, Georgia in 1979. She attended Clayton State University. Dawn was a devoted Delta Air Lines employee of over 29 years within the Human Resources area and was beloved by all. Dawn...
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Frances Brown Prince
February 21, 1934 - November 8, 2011
Mrs. Frances Brown Prince, age 77 of Flippen, Georgia passed away November 8, 2011. She was born in Flippen, Georgia to the late Alfred Lee and Ethel Pearlie Salter Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Allen Prince, a son, Robert Allen Prince and a brother, Johnny Brown. She was of the Baptist faith and retired after 26 years with Dowling Textiles. Frances enjoyed cooking...
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James Vernon "Butch" Wilson , Sr
November 22, 1942 - November 7, 2011
James V. (Butch) Wilson, Sr. of Hampton died November 7, 2011, at the age of 68. A 34 year transplant to Hampton, he was born in Bogalusa, LA. Butch proudly served his country as a US Marine and continued his commitment to the military by serving in the National Guard. After his military service he became an air traffic controller stationed in Memphis, Tennessee where he met his future wife,...
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Ralph Dwayne Maxwell, Sr.
June 10, 1938 - November 5, 2011
Mr. Ralph Dwayne Maxwell, Sr., age 73 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 5, 2011. He was born in Rome, Georgia to the late Claude Marion and Vassie Estelle Ingram Maxwell. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Marion Maxwell, Jr. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force. He retired after 36 years with Nabisco and was a member of...
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Stacie Dodson Kingerski
July 7, 1977 - November 4, 2011
Mrs. Stacie Elizabeth Dodson Kingerski, age 34 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away November 4, 2011. Stacie was born in Griffin to Donald and Sheila Thomas Dodson. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward Thomas, Jr., Wesley and Elizabeth Dodson. After attending Fayetteville Beauty Academy, she was owner and operator of Nails by Stacie for 15 years. She was a member of County...
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Carl S. (Sonny) Mulligan, Jr.
September 30, 1927 - November 3, 2011
Mr. Carl S. Mulligan, Jr., age 84 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 3, 2011. Carl was born in Duluth, Georgia to the late Carl S. and Izora Saxon Mulligan, Sr. He was preceded in death by a wife, Dorothy Mulligan and by sisters, Lucy Palmer and Geraldine Moss. He worked over thirty years at West Lumber Company. He was an avid bowler in his early years and enjoyed NASCAR and the...
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Jane Duffey Chambers
January 24, 1958 - November 1, 2011
Mrs. Jane Duffey Chambers, age 53 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away November 1, 2011. She was born in Atlanta to Wallace Duffey and the late Leila Jane Sanders Duffey. Jane was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Duffey. She worked for 23 years for the Clayton News Daily and enjoyed time with her family and watching Atlanta Falcons football. Survivors include her husband, Keith Chambers...
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Ruby Causey McGee
October 11, 1938 - October 31, 2011
Mrs. Ruby Mae Causey McGee, age 73, of Milner, GA passed away October 31, 2011. Mrs. McGee was born in Atlanta, GA the daughter of the late Oran Marvette Causey and Mabel Delila Morgan Causey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Roosevelt McGee in 1999 and several siblings. Mrs. McGee was known for her loving personality who was always helping and being a best friend to all. ...
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William Edgar Vaughn, Jr
October 9, 1932 - October 30, 2011
Mr. William Edgar Vaughn Jr., age 79, of McDonough, GA passed away October 30, 2011. Mr. Vaughn was born in Lepanto, Arkansas the son of the late William Edgar Vaughn Sr and Loriene Huffman Vaughn. He was also preceded in death by a son, William Edgar Vaughn III; and sisters, Edie Ferguson and Louise Jones. Mr. Vaughn served his country in the US Air Force. He was retired from the airlines as...
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John Dalton Cathcart
February 19, 1935 - October 29, 2011
Mr. John Dalton Cathcart, age 76, of Hampton, Georgia passed away October 29, 2011. Mr. Cathcart was born in Troup County, Georgia the son of the late Burman Thompson Cathcart and Mary Bell Pendergrass Cathcart. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ed Cathcart. He served his country in the US Navy and retired with 20 years of service. After his service in the military he went to work...
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Merry Palmer Rainey
October 21, 2011
Mrs. Merry Palmer Rainey, age 73 of McDonough, Georgia passed away October 21, 2011. She was born in Louisville, MS to the late James T. and Coley Ree Miles Palmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Lyman Rainey and by siblings, Frances Humphries and Joel F. Palmer. Merry was a parishioner of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...
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Fletcher Marshall
October 18, 2011
Mr. Fletcher Allen Marshall, age 67 of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away October 18, 2011. He was born in High Point, NC to the late James Ivey and Alsie Rudisill Marshall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Jane Hales Marshall; daughters Melissa Jane Clark and Christy McGuorik; grandson, Joshua Chisgar; sister, Sheila Cromer; and brother Norris Marshall. Fletcher was a retired truck...
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Ruby Dilbeck
October 18, 2011
Mrs. Ruby Dilbeck, age 96 of Jackson, Georgia passed away October 18, 2011. She was born in Forsyth, Georgia to the late James W. and Lizzie Westry McGehee. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, John Marion Dilbeck, Sr., and by a son, George L. Dilbeck. She was a member of Stark United Methodist Church in Jackson, a member of the Eastern Star, Civitan Club and the United...
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Thomas F. Spillman
April 30, 1940 - October 17, 2011
Mr. Thomas Franklin Spillman, age 71 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away October 17, 2011. Tom was born in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Tyler and Naomi Pickett Spillman. He served two tours in Vietnam and retired after 20 years with the United States Army. He then retired after 22 years with the Georgia Department of Corrections. Tom was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Jackson...
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Paul A. Nix
July 21, 1932 - October 17, 2011
Mr. Paul Atkinson Nix, age 79, of McDonough, GA passed away October 17, 2011. Mr. Nix was born in Atlanta, Georgia the son of the late Lewis Pratt Nix and Nell Williams Nix. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Allan Nix and a sister, Margaret Nix. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends; and retired from Holbrook water proofing. He enjoyed restoring antiques cars and...
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Sara Collins Taylor
July 7, 1928 - October 16, 2011
Mrs. Sara Wynn Collins Taylor, age 83, of McDonough, GA passed away October 16, 2011. Mrs. Taylor was born in McDonough, GA the daughter of the late Daniel Croon and Alberta Cleo Wynn Collins. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Collins and a sister, Jeffie Craig. Mrs. Taylor was a member of McDonough Presbyterian Church. She worked for Bartlett & Taylor Supermarket in...
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Sandra Taber Sullivan
August 23, 1936 - October 15, 2011
Mrs. Sandra Taber Sullivan, age 75, of McDonough, GA passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on October 15, 2011. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of the late Jacob Taber and Clara Gillespie Banta. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Myra Davis and brothers, Jacob Taber and James Hansen. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great...
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Retha McCauley
February 2, 1914 - October 13, 2011
Mrs. Retha Stephenson McCauley age 97, of McDonough, GA passed away October 13, 2011. Mrs. McCauley was born in Polk County, TN the daughter of the late Seymore Oscar and Mary Elizabeth Burnett Stephenson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Edward McCauley; and children, Jack Edward McCauley, Billy Ray McCauley and Jimmy Lynn McCauley. Mrs. McCauley was a devoted homemaker...
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Lois Ferguson
December 31, 1924 - October 7, 2011
Mrs. Lois Tuggle Ferguson, age 86 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away October 7, 2011. Lois was born in Atlanta to the late Emory and Annie Crane Tuggle. She was the youngest of eleven siblings and was a loving mother and grandmother. Her sons and her family were her biggest joys in life. She enjoyed crocheting, latch work and embroidery. Survivors include her husband of nearly 65 years, J...
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Mavis Miller
February 15, 1935 - October 5, 2011
Mrs. Mavis Rose Miller, age 76 of Tiger, Georgia formerly of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away October 5, 2011. She was born in England to the late Albert and Lillian Meredith Rose Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles Clarence Miller in 2006 and by her son, Glenn Miller in 2001. She met and married her husband while he was stationed in the military in England and...
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Rita Freycinet
October 2, 2011
Mrs. Rita Edma Freycinet, age 85, of McDonough, GA passed away October 2, 2011. Mrs. Freycinet was a certified Nursing Assistant most of her working career. She was a preacher who enjoyed working in her church, singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, teaching baptismal classes, and working with missions. Mrs. Freycinet was preceded in death by her mother, Elenora Edma; husband, Joseph...
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Georgia Ann Gasses Whittington
June 7, 1934 - October 2, 2011
Mrs. Georgia Ann Gasses Whittington, age 77, of McDonough, GA passed away October 2, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Joseph and Mary Flyhan Gasses. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Terrill Whittington and siblings, Shirley Horton, Rita Peoples, and Victor Gasses. Georgia was born and raised in Henry County and graduated from Henry County High School. She was a...
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Ralph Eldon Roles
March 14, 1918 - October 1, 2011
Dr. Ralph Eldon Roles, age 93, of McDonough, GA passed away October 1, 2011. He was born in Altoona, PA the son of Jesse & Carrie Roles. He attended the University of Alabama and graduated from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1953. He practiced in Atlanta 33 years and was a life member of the Georgia Dental and American Dental Associations and Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity. Dr....
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Eddie Charles Conker
December 2, 1957 - September 30, 2011
Mr. Eddie Charles Conker, age 53, of McDonough, GA passed away September 30, 2011. Eddie was born in Fulton County, owned and operated his own Concrete Construction Company, Conker Poured Walls. He was a loving husband and father who was very involved in his children's sports and activities. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sports, the beach, eating, and babysitting his...
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Helen Rutherford
May 21, 1931 - September 29, 2011
Mrs. Helen Morrison Rutherford, age 80, of McDonough, GA passed away September 29, 2011. Mrs. Rutherford was born in Palmer, TN the daughter of the late Jesse Thomas and Lola Nunley Morrison. She was also preceded in death by several siblings. Mrs. Rutherford was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed life and spending time with her family and friends, traveling,...
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Myrtle Joiner
January 3, 1922 - September 22, 2011
Mrs. Myrtle Tompkins Joiner, age 89 of McDonough, Georgia passed away September 22, 2011. She was born in Washington County, GA to the late Harry and Claudia Horton Tompkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Joiner; brother, Herman Tompkins; sister, Edna Mae Bennett and her son in law, Paul Mathews, Sr. Myrtle was a member of Bible Baptist Church and retired from Treasure Island...
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Mary Walker
June 27, 1935 - September 22, 2011
Mrs. Mary Jaynes Walker, age 76, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away September 22, 2011. Mrs. Walker was born in Reform, AL the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Frances Bryant Jaynes. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Buddy Jaynes. Mrs. Walker was a devoted Christian woman who enjoyed serving the Lord with her husband in the ministry. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
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Neil Evans
September 21, 2011
H. Neil Evans, Sr., aged 77, passed away quietly September 21 in his Locust Grove home, surrounded by friends and family who loved him. Neil bravely battled cancer for the past two years and kept his sense of humor until the end. Those who knew him will remember Neil for that humor—his easy laugh, his devilish grins, and the twinkle in eyes—as he faced whatever challenges life had to offer.
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Susan Studle
September 21, 2011
Susan Elizabeth Studle, age 43 of McDonough passed away September 21, 2011. Susan was born in East Point, Georgia to the late Milton D. and Martha Ann Cross Studle. She was preceded in death by a sister, Cathy Kemp. She graduated from Forest Park High School Class of 1986; was a parishioner of St. James the Apostle Catholic Church; a member of American Legion Post #258 in Jonesboro. Susan was...
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Vivian Lancaster Hitchcock
February 11, 1928 - September 19, 2011
Vivian Lancaster Hitchcock age 83, of McDonough passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 surrounded by her family.
Viv was born on February 11, 1928 in Atlanta, the youngest of three sisters. She married the love of her life, the late Charles R. Hitchcock, on her birthday in 1949. Together they lived in McDonough for more than forty years, where they raised their two sons and were involved in the...
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John William Edgar , Jr
December 3, 1944 - September 19, 2011
Mr. John W. Edgar, Jr., age 66, of McDonough, GA passed away September 19, 2011. John was born in Gadsden, AL the son of the late Mabel Parker Edgar and John William Edgar SR. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Katie Edgar and a brother, Doug LaCroy. John graduated from Piedmont High School and the University of Alabama. He was a faithful member of Timberridge Presbyterian Church where...
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Robbie Wharton
September 15, 2011
Mrs. Robbie Wharton, age 52, of McDonough, Georgia passed away September 15, 2011. Robbie was born in Ashville, NC. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, camping, the beach and lakes. Survivors are her husband, Tony Wharton of McDonough; children, Rachel and Tim Higgins of Jackson and Shelia Honeycutt of Snellville; grandchildren, Nicholas Hohenstein and Damien Higgins. ...
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