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Barbara King Carter, age 88, resident of Social Circle, Georgia, died April 22, 2025. Born July 23, 1936, Mrs. Carter was formerly of Lithonia and retired from the Georgia State Patrol after 27 dedicated years of service. Dependability and selflessness were other traits she demonstrated throughout her life, particularly in her role as caregiver to many family members. Another title she wore proudly was PTA President when her boys were school age. Additionally, Mrs. Carter was a member of Mount Pleasant UMC in Social Circle. Her delicious banana bread was a testament to her love for baking. She was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves, GA Bulldogs, and Elvis. Mrs. Carter was preceded in...

Andrew "Andy" Jones Hill, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home in Lithonia, GA, due to complications arising from a heart attack and subsequent stroke which occurred just before Memorial Day 2024. Andy was born on March 8, 1947, in Lithonia to Fred and Emma Nell Hill. Andy and his high school sweetheart, Karen Turner, attended Lithonia High School and were married in 1964. They had five children and were together for 47 years until her sudden death in 2012. From the age of 14, until he suffered the heart attack, Andy worked in a granite quarry at Arabia Mountain until he purchased the land from his uncle, Crawford Reagin and started Reagin Granite Company...

Jim Ramsey, age 75, of Conyers, Georgia, died November 13, 2024. Jim was a proud Oklahoman, born and raised, until life brought him to Georgia. He was an active member of his community, serving as the President of the Lions Club in Mannford, Oklahoma, in 1982. Jim's sense of service extended to his faith, where he was a long-time member of the Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection in Conyers. He devoted countless hours of his time and skill to the Food Pantry Ministry of the church, and in 2018, was recipient of The Citizen Involvement Award for his contributions. He dedicated 30 years of his life to PPG Industries, where he worked in sales before his retirement. A devoted husband,...

Robert (Bobby) L. Deal, 92, of Newborn, Georgia, died peacefully on November 7, 2024, at Haven Memory Care, Athens, where he received wonderful end-of-life care. He was born February 28, 1932, in Savannah, Georgia, the only child of Curtis S. and Mattie Rushing Deal. Bobby was 1949 Savannah High School "Accelerated Group 1" Class graduate where he played football and baseball. He also played second base in the American Legion Baseball League before serving his country. Later in life his real passion was golf -- a love he generously passed down to several generations of his family. Mr. Deal enlisted with the United States Army (June 1949) where he was stationed in Germany during the...

Elizabeth M. (Beth) Bruce, age 89, of Conyers, Georgia, died October 24, 2024. She was born in the Newton County community of Oak Hill on December 6, 1934, the youngest of three daughters to Robert and Ruby Mitchell. For many years, Mrs. Bruce worked in school cafeterias where she prepared and served meals to students. She was also in high demand as a sitter with the elderly. She sat many years with elderly individuals and couples, tending to their immediate needs of comfort. Her favorite role, however, was that of homemaker, serving and tending to the needs of her family. She will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt and friend. She was...

Dawn Stewart Massey passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2024, at the early age of 69. Dawn was so many things to her family, friends, and community; she will be remembered, revered, and loved by all who knew her. Born the eldest child of Tom and Ellen Stewart, she was "gifted" with the name Lenola Dawn from her grandmothers, Lena Stewart and Ola King. Her grandfather, Dr. Thomas W. Stewart, practiced medicine in DeKalb County from the 1920s through the 1950s from his Main Street home office in Lithonia, GA, which later became the family-owned business, the Yellow Brick House. Dawn managed the Yellow Brick House assisted living facility for more than 30 years. During her time there, she...

Frances Jayne Allen Irminger, 88, of Atlanta, Georgia, died July 30, 2024. Jayne was born April 20, 1936, in Lithonia, Georgia, to the now late Mary Frances Gober Allen Compton and Charles H. Allen. A 1954 graduate of Lithonia High School, her love for education led her to West Georgia College where she pursued a degree in Teaching. She began her career at Gresham Park Elementary in Decatur and later worked at the United Methodist Children's Home of North Georgia Conference, also in Decatur. It was there she devoted 36 years of her life educating and advocating for children, retiring as the organization's Assistant Director. Additionally, she was a lifelong member of Lithonia First...

Mary Charles "Charlie" Allen Cleere, 74, of Rabun County, Georgia, died July 3, 2024. Charlie was a 1967 graduate of Lithonia High School and went on to receive both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education from Valdosta State University. She further advanced her qualifications by earning an Education Specialist Degree from Brenau University. Her professional life was dedicated to special needs education, working in many school systems throughout Georgia. Charlie held various roles within the Rabun County Board of Education before her retirement in 2013 as Director of Student Services. Known for her contributions to education and her involvement in scholarship programs, she...

Mary Charles "Charlie" Allen Cleere, 74, of Rabun County, Georgia, died July 3, 2024. Charlie was a 1967 graduate of Lithonia High School and went on to receive both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education from Valdosta State University. She further advanced her qualifications by earning an Education Specialist Degree from Brenau University. Her professional life was dedicated to special needs education, working in many school systems throughout Georgia. Charlie held various roles within the Rabun County Board of Education before her retirement in 2013 as Director of Student Services. Known for her contributions to education and her involvement in scholarship programs, she...

James Harold Gregory, Jr., acclaimed comedian known since the 1980s among fans as "The Funniest Man in America," passed away May 9, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born May 6, 1946, in Lithonia, Georgia, to the late James Harold Gregory, Sr. & Willie Bell Cantrell Gregory and was the first member of his family to graduate high school. "June Bug" - a nickname lovingly given to him by his mother- was a treasure to his family, his friends and the comedy world. He was an ardent Elvis fan and loved hosting his legendary Christmas parties yearly at his Woodstock home. James, whose comedic career was a testament to the joy he found in laughter, was the first performer to grace the stage at the...

Dorothy Jean Whittington Sager passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on January 22, 2024. She was born January 10, 1932, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to Quitman Whittington and Mary Leone Dalton Whittington. The family then moved to Cleveland, Mississippi where she spent most of her childhood. After graduating from Cleveland High School, Jean was employed as a telephone operator for Southern Bell Telephone Company. It was around this time she was introduced to Jay Sager by a mutual friend. Jay knew immediately that Jean was the one for him stating, "I'm going to marry that girl." Jean and Jay were married in Cleveland, Mississippi on December 21, 1953. ...

Donna Mae Piercy Cabe, age 84 of Atlanta, Georgia, died on December 11, 2023. Donna was born on October 24, 1939, in Andrews, NC. Donna was a dedicated Accounts Payable Manager at Atlanta Cutlery Company before her retirement. Her professional life was characterized by the same commitment and love she showed in her personal life. She was a member of the Sweet Water Baptist Church in Robbinsville, NC, and had lived many years in Conyers, GA. Donna had a love for Bunko and Canasta games, and had a great passion for travel and cooking. Yet, above all, what mattered most to Donna was her family; their happiness and well-being were her top priority. Donna was preceded in death by her parents,...

Age 93, of Dallas, GA, passed away September 3, 2023. Services Sept. 9 , 3 PM at Chapel of Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia, GA..

Age 89, of Lithonia, passed away July 4, 2023. Services July 13 , 4:00 at Chapel of Henry Funeral Home.

Age 95, of Lithonia, passed away March 30, 2023. Services April 7 , 2 o'clock at Hillandale Memorial Park.

Robert Wilson Thompson, age 88, of Lithonia, died January 27, 2022. He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia to Edgar A. and Iris Wilson Thompson. Bob was a graduate of Swainsboro High School and worked for the Georgia State Labor Department as a Field Deputy for many years. Bob studied law in college and was a musician and a magician, performing on radio, stage and local shows throughout Georgia. He ran Newborn Opry for 10 years, was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Georgia Country Music Hall of Fame, and had a radio show in Swainsboro on Saturday night. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was preceded in death by...

Marie Hambrick Hopkins of Conyers, Ga. passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on September 27, 2021. Born July 13, 1922 in Atlanta, she graduated from Girls High and lived her entire life in the metro Atlanta area. She married Edward Hopkins in 1941 and began her life-long role as loving wife and mother. As a homemaker she supported every endeavor in which her children participated. While this included chief cook, chauffeur, cheerleader, supporter and spiritual leader for her family she always found time for her volunteer community service and her church. Marie was active in the PTA, earning a lifetime membership, the Dekalb Memorial Athletic Association, Lithonia Woman's Club,...

Marie Hambrick Hopkins of Conyers, Ga. passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on September 27, 2021. Born July 13, 1922 in Atlanta, she graduated from Girls High and lived her entire life in the metro Atlanta area. She married Edward Hopkins in 1941 and began her life-long role as loving wife and mother. As a homemaker she supported every endeavor in which her children participated. While this included chief cook, chauffeur, cheerleader, supporter and spiritual leader for her family she always found time for her volunteer community service and her church. Marie was active in the PTA, earning a lifetime membership, the Dekalb Memorial Athletic Association, Lithonia Woman's Club,...

On August 27, 2021, Samuel Eugene Wilson, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at age 81. On May 8, 1940, Sammy was born in Lithonia, GA, to John and Estelle (Binion) Wilson, sharing his birthday with his beloved brother Waymon. He was a graduate of Lithonia High School Class of 1959, fondly remembering his days there of friends and football, even earning the senior superlative honor of Class Clown. He married Sandra Hammonds on August 15, 1964. They raised a daughter Gina and a son Chad. He had a long career with Atlanta Gas Light, retiring after 36 years. Sammy loved his family, cherishing his siblings, two children, four grandchildren, and one...

Frank P. Huber of Dawsonville, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife Angie Huber; daughter, Traci Whitfield, her husband, Jason, and their children, Devin, Madyson and Jackson Frank Whitfield; daughter, Angela Forrest, her husband Brad and their children, Jacob, Chase Huber and Makenley; son, Justin Huber; brother, Dr. David Huber; niece, Sally Huber; cousins and many close and lifelong friends. Frank spent most of his life living in Lithonia, GA. He was a graduate of Lithonia High School, class of 1970. He later went to work for Nabisco where he delivered cookies all over metro Atlanta. Known to many as the "Cookie Man." After retirement you could find...

Louise Evelyn Witt Hampton, 84, of Lithonia, Georgia died peacefully on July 7, 2021 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, Georgia, three weeks after an advanced cancer diagnosis. Louise was born April 20, 1937 in Gatewood, West Virginia to Eugene Robert Witt and Anna Evelyn Blake Witt. She grew up in Smoot, West Virginia and graduated from Smoot High School in 1955. On April 16, 1957, she married Robert "Bob" Clarence Hampton, son of William Lester Hampton and Eva Mae Tomlinson Hampton. Louise and Bob had one daughter, Kelly Lynn Hampton. After attending Secretarial College in Charleston, West Virginia, Louise worked as a secretary at various organizations as she moved with her frequently...