OBITUARIES

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...

January 14, 2022

Gwen Roberts passed away on January 14, 2022. She was born on October 5, 1959 to Seba and Lillian Underwood. Gwen was a woman of God and loved her family. She will be deeply missed.

Gwen is survived by her parents; Seba and Lillian Underwood, her loving husband; Jimmy Roberts, her two sons; Jason Cart and Brian...

January 13, 2022

Frances Isabel Portwood passed away January 13, 2022. She was born on January 24, 1926 to the late Thomas and Lottie Gann. She married the love of her life, Leonard Portwood and together shared 76 years. Frances was an amazing cook and enjoyed crosswords. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist and she loved reading her Bible. Frances...

January 12, 2022

Esther Elvira Goodwin of Wilmington, Delaware entered her heavenly place of rest on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born on May 29, 1938 to the late Denver and Grace Johnson. Esther was a very generous woman who always looked for ways to help others. She had an extraordinary talent for sewing and she also loved jigsaw puzzles.

January 11, 2022

Charles Richard Neal passed away January 11, 2022. He was born on October 29, 1934 to the late Charles and Clyde Neal. Charles was a very Godly man and was a member of Wayside Baptist Church of Dallas. He enjoyed woodworking, working in his yard, and fishing. Charles will be very missed.

In addition to his parents,...

January 10, 2022

Mary Ann Bradley passed away on January 10, 2022. She was born on June 12, 1957 to the late Grady and Mary Traylor. Mary Ann enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband; John Bradley, her son; Joseph and...

January 9, 2022

James Paul Binion passed away on January 9, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1939 to the late Roy and Ethel Binion. James was a United States Marine Veteran and also a firefighter with the Vinings Fire Department. He will be remembered as a good person who always kept everyone laughing and will be deeply missed.

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January 6, 2022

Anna Maria Brooks passed away January 6, 2022. She was born on February 8, 1973 to Bill and Sherri Johnson. Anna absolutely adored her family. She loved spending time with her children and nurturing her family. She touched everyone she met and will be remembered as a gift from God. Anna was a loving, caring, supportive person who will...

January 6, 2022

Donald Smith passed away on December 6, 2022. He was born March 16, 1951 to the late J.C and Suzanne Smith. Donald was a working man who loved racing and wrestling.

In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his loving wife; Wanda Smith and his brother; Butch Smith. He is survived by his...

January 5, 2022

Betty Jean Griffin Spence passed away January 5, 2022. She was born on April 2, 1937 to the late Homer Lee and Alma Jane Griffin. Betty married the love of her life, Luke J. Spence Sr. in 1953 and together raised six children. She was a wonderfully devoted mother and adored all children. She was an avid flower gardener...

January 5, 2022

Mr. James Howell (Hal/Pa/Tobar) Ruff passed away peacefully at Paulding Hospital on January 5, 2022. He was born in Paulding County, GA on July 19, 1939 to the late Horace O. and Isabell M. Ruff. He and Dorothy Atcheson were married on December 8, 1961. Reverend Green Tibbitts joined them in holy matrimony. At the ceremony, as Hal (as...

December 31, 2021

William Kenneth Stephens was called home December 31, 2021 at the age of 73. William entered this world on August 11, 1948, born to the late Kenneth and Rose Alleen Stephens. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Stephens, April 17, 1976 in England. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Joanna Dawn and Laura Anne. Bill was a...

December 28, 2021

Jason Wyatt Rakestraw passed away December 28, 2021. He was born on July 15, 1970 to Bernarr and Stephanie Rakestraw. Jason was a devoted husband to his wife, Lauri, and together they have two children, Tristan and Kyra. Jason was an incredible father who was very involved in his children's sports. He coached his son's football and baseball teams...

December 27, 2021

Mary Francis Cochran passed away on December 27, 2021. She was born on October 10, 1922 to the late Henry and Nancy Cochran. Mary will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother who enjoyed traveling with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

In addition to her parents, Mary...

December 27, 2021

L.Z. Waits Jr. went to his heavenly home on December 27, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1938 to the late Sterlin and Georgia Waits. L.Z. married his sweetheart, Burma Mae in 1963 and together they had one son, Troy. L.Z. was of the Baptist faith and was a hardworking man who loved his Lord and Savior Jesus...

December 27, 2021

Charles Daniel Wood passed away on December 27, 2021. He was born on March 31, 1941 to the late Herschel and Margaret Elizabeth Carter Wood. He was known by his family as "Dink" because of his small stature and by his coworkers as "Charlie". He retired in 2003 from Yancey Brothers after a lengthy career as a diesel mechanic....