Southern Cremations and Funerals

Eleanor Jeanette Heil, age 85 of Jackson, GA transitioned from this life to heaven on Sunday January 23, 2022 from a 13 month battle after contracting COVID. She was a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children John Heil, Wendy Tavenner, Suzanne Showalter; sons and daughter in-law Jim Tavenner, Bruce Showalter and Barbara Heil; grandchildren Brittany DeGuibert, Conner Showalter; great grandchildren Clara James DeGuibert, Christian and Ethan Mitchell; brothers Thomas Haberstein, Neil Korbas; sister-in laws Karen Haberstein, Pat Korbas. Plus many more nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends. Eleanor was born Aug. 25, 1936 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Myrtle...

Gerald Edward D'Arcy (Jerry) passed away peacefully in his home after an ongoing battle with cancer. He was 80 years old (1940-2020) and died in Conyers, Georgia on October 15. The son of John Leonard and Patricia Welch D'Arcy, he was born in Buffalo, New York, the sixth of nine children. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Johnette, daughter Mary Catherine (spouse Michael Ramos), son John, and grandsons Nathan, Garrett, and Jacob Ramos; siblings Jack, Brian, Alison and Tricia. His siblings Suzanne, Joan, Kevin and Charles preceded him in death. Jerry graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1958 and shortly after entered the U.S Army. He served the majority of his time in...

Raymond Garrett Luke, Jr., of Conyers, passed away on Sat, May. 16, 2020. He was born in Tifton, GA to Raymond Garrett Luke Sr. and Willie Videria Luke, May 1, 1949. He grew up in Ormond Beach, FL, graduated from Mainland High School, then USF. Ray proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing golf and poker, riding his Harley, visiting Starbucks, singing karaoke, and above all he loved spending time with his family. He had a way of making everyone feel wanted, loved, and special! He is survived by his wife, Jill Luke; children, Allison and Ryan Yeomans, Katie and Chris Kitchen, Garrett and Abbey Luke; and his loving grandchildren.