OBITUARIES

Amy Sanford

July 7, 2024

Amy "Mimi" Sanford passed away on July 7, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1971, in Marietta, Georgia to Bobby Harrison and Sandra Becksted.

Amy was known for being everyone's caretaker. She took care of anyone in her circle and even those outside of it with ease and a heart full of love. She had the biggest heart and it...

Walter Ellis

July 6, 2024

Walter Lemuel "WL" Ellis passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1932, the son of the late James Auldon and Cora Olivia Chadwick Ellis in Atlanta, Georgia.

Walter served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 6 years, and then served in the U.S. Army until he retired in 1971. He served during the...

Sam Jones

July 4, 2024

Sam Wiley Jones passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1935, son of the late Miles and Bernice Jones in Emerson, Georgia.

Sam proudly served his country in the United States Army. After the Army, Sam went to worked at Eastern Airlines until he retired. After his retirement from Eastern Airlines, Sam...

Brandon Stephens

June 29, 2024

Brandon Michael Stephens, age 35, of Douglasville, Georgia sadly passed away on Saturday June 29th, 2024.

Brandon was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 1st, 1989 to Kenny Stephens and Patty Stephens. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoyed participating in any activities outside such as fishing, camping, mudding, hiking, and sports. He was loved by so many...

Larry Chandler

June 29, 2024

Mr. Larry Eugene Chandler, age 75 of Austell, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024.

He was born August 20, 1948, In Macon, the son of the late Letus Washington Chandler and the late Frances Wood Chandler. Mr. Chandler was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and was of the Christian Faith. He was an avid builder having been...

Linda McBrayer

June 29, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda "Nanny" McBrayer of Kennesaw, Ga, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born on February 29, 1952, Daughter of Claude and Fannie Lingerfelt Lee in Winder, GA. She worked at and retired from, Shaw Industries. Linda enjoyed wrestling, puzzles, bingo, Hallmark movies especially during the holidays. Linda is...

Howard Eugene Ledbetter

June 28, 2024

Howard Eugene Ledbetter, 66, of Rockmart, Georgia, passed away on June 28, 2024. Gene, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was a United States Air Force Veteran and proudly served his country. Gene was known for his passion for Atlanta Braves baseball, his enthusiasm for UGA Football, and his love for playing softball. His sense of...

Marian Boyd

June 27, 2024

    Marian Yvonne Farrill Boyd, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 1953, Marian was a dedicated and hardworking Office Administrator in the insurance industry, with Aetna Travelers and State Farm.

    Marian is survived by her devoted husband Stephen Boyd, her loving sons Michael...

River Ledbetter

June 21, 2024

It is with extreme sadness that River Ledbetter, age 25, of Dallas, Georgia passed away and left this life for a new one in Heaven. On June 21, 2024, River passed away in a boating accident on a river in St. Augustine, Florida. Incidentally, he was doing one of the things he enjoyed most at the time of his passing....

Letitia Elaine Watson

June 20, 2024

Letitia Elaine Watson (Cannon) passed away peacefully on June 20th 2024. She lived in Dallas, Georgia for 20 plus years with her beloved husband Duane, and their dogs.

She was born on October 23, 1956 in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina and moved around as a military child before setting roots in Georgia. She had a strong love of many things but at...

Robert Zoblisein

June 19, 2024

Mr. Robert Allen Zoblisein, age 79 of Dallas, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

He was born May 9, 1945, in Lamar Station, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Stephen Zoblisein and the late Melva Gail Forney Zoblisein. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served during Vietnam. Mr. Zoblisein retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation as...

James Clyde "J.C." Nails Jr.

June 19, 2024

James Clyde "J.C." Nails Jr. passed away on June 19, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1946, to the late James Clyde Nails Sr. and Floy T. Nails in Clarkdale, Georgia. J.C. was ordained as a Deacon at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on March 20, 1994 and later served as the Chairman of the Deacons. J.C. was a loving...

Wayne Nipple

June 18, 2024

Mr. Wayne Arthur Nipple, age 98, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Manor Lake Assisted Living of Hiram.

He was born March 10, 1926 in Brodhead, Wisconsin, son of the late William Nipple and the late Mable Vighdal Nipple. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II from 1944-1946.

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Johnny "Maxie" Cole

June 16, 2024

Mr. Johnny Maxwell "Maxie" Cole, age 84 of Douglasville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024.

He was born April 12, 1940 in Villa Rica, son of the late Marshall Eli Cole and the late Ester Eula Parson Cole. He was the assistant manager at the Catfish Den in Hiram for several years and was of the Christian faith.

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Anthony Crowley

June 14, 2024

Anthony "Andy" Crowley, also known as "Tiny", passed away on June 14, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1954 to the late Clarence Edward and Martha Alice Crowley in Austell, Georgia. Andy worked as a diesel and heavy equipment mechanic for over 50 years. Prior to retiring, he worked for the Cobb County Fleet for 27 years. He also...

Sandra J. "Sandy" Uriano-Rogers

June 12, 2024

Sandra J Uriano-Rogers, age 62, passed away on June 12, 2024. She was born on November 11, 1961, in Hartford, CT, the daughter of the late Paul and Regina Uriano. Sandy, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was known for her passion for cooking, excelling in the kitchen with her culinary skills that brought joy to those...

Annacia Cesaire

June 11, 2024

Annacia Cesaire, 51, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born on September 2, 1972, a daughter of Jules M. Cesaire and the late Catherine Pierre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Annacia was a young woman who believed in a dream of making a house into a home. She was obsessed with decorating and always...

Marielena Campistrano

June 11, 2024

Marielena Leigh Campistrano, age 26, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away June 11, 2024.  Marielena is preceded in death by her mother, Michelle Veitch Campistrano Uribe.

She is survived by her father, Felix Campistrano of Daphne, Alabama; brother, Xaviar Veitch of Dallas, Georgia; uncles: Armando Campistrano of Daphne, Alabama and Gabriel Campistrano of Arkansas; cousins: Diego Campistrano  and Joshua Campistrano both of...

Louise Toler

June 10, 2024

Martha Louise Toler passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on September 27, 1940, in Cordele, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Vaughn.

Louise was an Atlanta native, and called Mableton, Georgia home, where she lovingly raised her family and dedicated many years to driving a school bus for the Cobb...

J.A. Willbanks

June 8, 2024

James Artis "J.A." Willbanks, age 95, of Temple, Georgia (Paulding County), passed away on June 8, 2024. He was born on September 29, 1928, in Marietta, Georgia, the son of the late W.F. Willbanks and the late Inez Gravit Willbanks. James was a retired truck driver and also worked in the oil industry in maintenance for many years.

Throughout his life,...