OBITUARIES

August 23, 2022

Tricia Lynn Davis passed away on August 23, 2022. She was born on October 31, 1970 to John Alexander and Charlene Alexander in Murphysboro, Illinois. Tricia worked as a nurse with WellStar for many years and she loved helping and caring for others. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, and friend who was so loved and...

August 21, 2022

Melvin "Pete" Wayne Smith passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1936, son of the late William and Jeanette (Bush) Smith in Keensburg, Illinois. He worked as an Auto mechanic teacher at McEachern High School for 18 years. Pete enjoyed deer and turkey hunting. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mickey...

August 21, 2022

Arthur Rick Blethen passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the age of 77 in his home after a long illness. He was born on February 28, 1945, son of the late Arthur and Lucille (Wiggins) Blethen in Joplin, Missouri. He retired from Human Resources at Lockheed in 1999.

He is survived by his wife of...

August 20, 2022

Barbara Torbert passed away on August 20, 2022. She was born on June 13, 1947 to the late Gordon and Lillian Ray. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Torbert. Barbara is survived by her son, Terry Torbert and his wife Genie, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will...

August 17, 2022

James "Big Joe" Weathington passed away on August 17, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1959 in Villa Rica, Georgia to the late James and Nancy Weathington. Joe worked as a carpenter all his life and had his own business. He was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church in Dallas and he loved his church. Joe loved...

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...