OBITUARIES

January 31, 2022

Donald "Don" Drummond Jr entered his heavenly place of rest on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1967 in Birmingham, Alabama to his loving parents, Donald Drummond Sr and Carolyn Jones. He was married to the love of his life, Belinda, for 20 years. Don was a strong man with an unshakeable faith. Don was...

January 29, 2022

RJ Graves passed away on January 29, 2022, at the age of 81. RJ was born on May 5, 1940. RJ, who everyone refered to as "Old Man", was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He retired after over 30 years as an auto assembler for GM. When he wasn't working, he loved spending time with his family,...

January 29, 2022

Tamatha “Tammie” Jo Brooks, age 54, passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1967, to her late parents, Bobby and Jo Ann Sheffield. Tammie enjoyed being outdoors and in the sunshine. One of her favorite things was being on the water. She loved riding on a boat at the lake and spending time at...

January 28, 2022

Vince Wesley Merritt, age 58, passed away on January 28, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1963, to his loving parents Calvin Wesley Merritt and Mary Porterfield in Atlanta, GA. Vince enjoyed watching Nascar racing, working on cars, playing with his beloved dogs and listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd. His favorite pastime however was spending time with his family...

January 28, 2022

Brenda Elliott passed away on January 28, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1943 to the late Carl and Martha Holcombe. Brenda was known as the backbone of the family. She was an incredible mother who always put her family first. She loved everyone and was someone who could never sit still. Brenda was a devoted christian who...

January 26, 2022

Michael James Winkles of Dallas, GA went home to the Lord January 26, 2022 after several years of battling Lymphedema.

Mike is survived by his wife of 52 years, Deborah Robinson Winkles, one daughter, Michelle and husband Jim Atwood of Apison, TN, son, Jamie and wife Stephanie Winkles of Dallas, GA, son Jesse Winkles of Acworth, GA,...

January 25, 2022

Ronald Dean Teefy entered his heavenly place of rest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born on October 17, 1934 to the late Al and Mable Teefy in Iowa City, Iowa. Ronald was a Navy veteran who served our country in the Korean and Vietnam war. He was a generous man who loved people and could make anyone...

January 25, 2022

Derek James Rock passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1992 in Lancaster, CA to his loving parents, Greg Rock and Lisa Marie Major. Derek was an amazing father, brother, and son. He loved his family so much and always wanted to help everyone he could. Derek was a true man of God with...

January 25, 2022

Derek James Rock passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born on December 28, 1992 in Lancaster, CA to his loving parents, Greg Rock and Lisa Marie Major. Derek was an amazing father, brother, and son. He loved his family so much and always wanted to help everyone he could. Derek was a true man of God with...

January 25, 2022

Martha Ann "Nanny" Marbut passed away January 25, 2022. She was born on February 21, 1942 to the late Robert and Beulah Bowman. Nanny was known as the rock of the family. She loved spending time with her family and enjoying creating photo albums for them. She was a social butterfly who never knew a stranger. Martha enjoyed gardening,...

January 25, 2022

Billy Wayne Johnson passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born on November 17, 1947 to the late Troy and Bernice Johnson. Billy enjoyed playing guitar, collecting antiques, working on old cars, fishing, and was an Alabama "Rolltide" fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his great-grand babies. Billy was very loved and will be missed....

January 25, 2022

Orville "Sonny" Aiken Jr. passed away on January 25, 2022. He was born on April 25, 1947 to the late Orville and Vernetta Aiken. Sonny was an incredible man who enjoyed cooking, camping, loved serving his church, Legacy Baptist, and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Most importantly, he loved his family. He adored his girls and his...

January 23, 2022

Frank Joseph Soeder III of Hiram, Georgia entered his heavenly place of rest on January 23, 2022. He was born on November 26, 1945 to the late Frank and Marion Soeder Jr. Frank was a U.S. Navy Veteran and made a life for his family by being a computer programmer for large and small companies, an entrepreneur, and a successful...

January 23, 2022

Barbara June Elsberry entered her heavenly place of rest on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born on July 8, 1934 to the late James and Rosie Shelton. Barbara was a wonderful woman who loved the Lord and her family. She was a very hard worker and was always helping anyone she could. She will be dearly missed by everyone...

January 23, 2022

Donovan Magus Saltarella entered his heavenly place of rest on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born on January 19, 1985 to his loving parents, Jim Saltarella and Darice Ambrose. Matthew 5:16 says "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in...

January 21, 2022

Franklin Dennis Scarlet Bernard passed away on January 21, 2022. He was born on May 5, 1935, in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Son of the late Icilda and Daniel Scarlet Bernard. He was the 7th child of 17 children for his father (we can come to agree there was no electronics, tvs, or social media during this time). He grew...

January 19, 2022

Mary "Libby" Elizabeth Wilkins passed away January 19, 2022. She was born on October 3, 1949 to the late Jeffrey and Mary Poss. Libby loved her family very much and she will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Georgia Rae Paris. She is survived by her son, John (Tracy)...

January 17, 2022

Bobby "Randy" Randolph Skinner of Jasper, GA entered his heavenly place of rest on January 17, 2022. He was born on April 28, 1958 to his loving parents, Bobby L. Skinner and Jackie K. Skinner. Randy was a great storyteller who lived an over the top life. He enjoyed going hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling. Randy was a man...

January 17, 2022

Derek Stone, Sr. of Temple, GA passed away January 17, 2022 at the age of 62. Derek was born October 3, 1959 in Lincolnton, NC to Holly Burt Stone and Dorothy Klindt Dragosh. In 2001, Derek married the love of his life, Barbara Stone. Derek served our nation in the Marines, worked as a chef and was a fantastic...

January 16, 2022

Ila Mae Duncan passed away January 16, 2022. She was born on January 14, 1927 to the late William "Roy" and Fannie Mae Lovvorn. Ila Mae's family was her life. She enjoyed spending time with them and going camping when she could. She was also a huge Braves fan. Ila Mae will be deeply missed by all who knew...