OBITUARIES

August 13, 2022

Richard "Rick" Raymond Verriest sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on April 19, 1945 in Detroit, MI. He enjoyed an exciting life traveling the world and a quiet retirement for the last fifteen years. Rick had a passion for the outdoors, often sailing in his youth, and later bird watching and tending...

August 11, 2022

John Clark Marsha passed away on August 11, 2022. He was born on November 11, 1946 to the late Lawrence and Norma Marsha. John was a United States Army Veteran who served in Korea. He was also a carpenter who could build anything and he truly enjoyed his work. John was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and when he...

August 10, 2022

Huey Waitcel Turner passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2022. He was born in Burnt Hickory, Ga in 1932 to the late Rilla Lee & Alex Steven Turner.  Waitcel immersed himself in the Christian community for over 60 years.  He served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Song Leader at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church before becoming a faithful...

August 9, 2022

Wade Donaldson Hobbs Sr. passed away on August 9, 2022. He was born in Hawkinsville, GA on June 20, 1937 to the late Ovid Carl Hobbs and Leah Donaldson Hobbs. He moved to the New Orleans area as a toddler and lived there for a few years before the family moved back to Warner Robbins, GA and then to...

August 8, 2022

Carol Ann Longfellow passed away on August 8, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1951 to the late Glenn and Mary Brooks. Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Longfellow; parents, Glenn and Mary Brooks; and her brother, Joe Brooks. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Longfellow; brother, David Brooks; nephew Nathan Brooks; and grandchildren, Marina,...

August 8, 2022

Caroline Elizabeth Cohran passed away on August 8, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1936 to the late Franklin and Margaret Rogers. Caroline was a faithful member of Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church where she was very involved and loved serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Caroline was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored her family....

August 7, 2022

Charles Anthony Hall, affectionately known as Charlie Murphy was born on April 7, 1991, in Toms River, New Jersey. He was the first-born child to Charles Rodney Hall and Kimberly Shawn Hall. To this union, two others were born, Marcus Jared and Mya Ranay Hall.

After Charlie graduated from East Paulding High School, he joined the United...

August 7, 2022

Shirley Mae Walker-Turner passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was born on May 14, 1936, the daughter of the late Jess and Hattie Blackmon Walker in Draketown, GA. She was retired from the secretarial field. Shirley enjoyed painting beautiful landscapes and loved yard work. She was an extremely humble, loving, and caring person. Shirley was a devout...

August 3, 2022

Ellen "Louise" Beavers-Pack passed away on August 3, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1950, to the late Reverend James and Dorothy Landmon. Louise was a nurse for over 25 years. Her favorite place as a nurse was working alongside Dr. Lynn Hyland. Louise enjoyed scrapbooking, crafting, cooking, and spending time with her family. She loved people and...

July 31, 2022

Rev. Dr. Shawn Michael Creamer Sr. passed away on July 31, 2022. He was born on August 29, 1973 to Herbert and Deborah Creamer. Shawn was the Lead Pastor at Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in East Point, Georgia where he faithfully served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He brought joy, support, and peace to his congregation. He was...

July 30, 2022

Edith Marilyn Watts passed away on July 30, 2022. She was born on April 20, 1951 in Dallas, Georgia to the late Clarence and Earline Tate. Edith retired from the Paulding Juvenile Detention Center where she was the manager. She was funny, full of life, and exceptionally vibrant. Edith was kind to everyone she met and she had a...

July 28, 2022

Vincent Matthew Smith passed away on July 28, 2022. He was born on October 27, 1947 in Gastonia, North Carolina to the late Willard and Geraldine Smith. Vincent worked as an electrician for over 40 years and worked with IBEW Local 613. He was a United States Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed traveling and...

July 23, 2022

Jo Ann Edgerton passed away on July 23, 2022. She was born on July 28, 1951 to the late Vernon and Willie Edgerton. Jo Ann was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Smyrna. She graduated from Ohio’s Bowling Green State University with a degree in speech and hearing. She also graduated from Pensacola Christian College with her...

July 22, 2022

Lisa May Townley, 61, of Oxford, GA, passed away July 22, 2022. She was born on May 3, 1961, to Loran and Marilyn Crowe. Lisa was a member of Dallas Church of Christ alongside her husband of 15 years, Johnny Townley. She was a devoted wife and daughter who loved spending time with her family. She loved butterflies, Georgia...

July 21, 2022

Donald "Don" Ruggirello passed away on July 29, 2022. He was born on July 21, 1955 to the late Domenic and Lena Ruggirello. Don retired as a pharmaceutical regulatory affairs director after 40 years. He was a faithful member of St. Clare's Catholic Church in Acworth, Georgia, alongside his wife, Kathleen. Don was kind and generous and always helped...

July 20, 2022

Catherine Tibbitts passed away on July 20th, 2022. She was born on September 8th, 1927, to the late James C. and  Mattie C. Cole in Dallas, Georgia. Catherine was a member of New Canaan Baptist Church alongside her husband Ed Tibbitts. She worked as a bookkeeper/office manager at West Georgia Bandag for over 15 years and at Tiptop Poultry...

July 19, 2022

Ms. Debra "Susie" Bates Passed away July 19, 2022. Debra Was Born on June 27, 1966 To Mr. Herbert "Lee" Martin and the late Mrs. Frances Nellene Martin. She was a caregiver for over five years and had a love for helping and caring for others.

In addition to her father, Herbert "Lee" Martin, Susie is survived...

July 18, 2022

Katherine "Katie" Bass passed away on July 18, 2022. She was born on March 21, 1984 to Everett Bass and Gail Bass. Katie was a great mother who loved the outdoors and spending time in the mountains. She loved her daughter, Karina, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Katie is survived by her parents, Everett and Gail Bass;...

July 18, 2022

Samuel Andrew "Andy" Jones passed away on July 18, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1959, to the late Clarence and Imma Jean Jones in Austell, Georgia. Andy was a faithful member of New Seasons Church alongside his wife Jennifer. He worked for the City of Smyrna for 21 years and was an incredibly hard worker who strived...

July 17, 2022

Bernise Garland passed away on July 17, 2022. She was born on January 7th, 1942, to the late General and Beulah Garland in Cartersville, Georgia. She worked as a care giver for over fifteen years and was an incredibly hard worker. Bernise was a devoted and loving mother to her son Greg and daughters Felicia, Cindy, and Cheryl. Bernise...