Horis A. Ward

Marion K. Lynn, 89, formerly of Conyers, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. She had resided at Oak Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, since 2017. Marion was born Nov. 18, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Frank and Julie (Spilgus) Dukus. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Michigan, and married Herbert F. Lynn. Together, they lived in Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, prior to settling in Conyers in 1975. Over the years, she held a variety of part-time jobs while raising her family. Marion loved watching Atlanta Braves games, playing bingo, visiting casinos and completing...

Jane Prince, 81, passed away at her home in Stockbridge, Georgia on Sunday, August 13, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on March 29, 1942, to B.F. and Dorothy Babb of Chatsworth, Georgia Jane was a registered nurse for 61 years and used her caring hands to minister as a hospital nurse, a high school educator, as head of a hospital Education Department, as an Occupational Health Nurse, as a volunteer with Hands of Hope healthcare and to minister to family and friends sick and recovering at their homes. Jane is survived by her husband of 60 years, Frank Prince, by her (3) children: Sherri (Steve) Marusich, Teresa (Scott) Hollowell, and Blake (Kristen) Prince, and by (8)...

Nettie Lee Holzer, age 89 of Conyers, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. A visitation of family and friends was held for Nettie on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Glen Haven Baptist Church 345 East Lake Road McDonough, GA 30252; followed by a celebration of her life at 12:00 Noon. Services concluded with a graveside committal at 2:00 PM at Fairview Memorial Gardens 164 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281.

Dr. Charles Max Jones was promoted to the Church Triumphant on Saturday June 10, 2023. Dr. Jones was born on October 22, 1946 in Waynesville, NC. After graduating from Waynesville High School, he attended University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and after three years matriculated at Columbia Medical School. Upon graduation, he completed his residency at Emory University and Grady Memorial Hospital where he met his beloved wife Sandra, to whom he was married for many years. Dr. Jones is survived by his best friend and wife Sandra Jones, daughter and son-in-law Shannon (Jones) and Keith Forkin of Wilmington, NC, grandson Chase Crews of Knoxville, TN, granddaughter Isabel Parker Crews of...

Fay Emogene Garrett Bellah, age 101 of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Fay was born January 4, 1922 to the late Bessie and Gordon Garrett in Memphis, Tennessee. She completed a Bachelor's Degree from Georgia State and worked as an accountant for Colonial Stores. She retired after 50 years of service. She was the wife of Mr. Elliot Gordon Zachary Bellah, with whom she owned the very first private airport in Georgia history - Bellah Field. Fay was a pilot who flew the airplane she and her husband owned. She was also a musician and played guitar for the United Service Organizations. Fay loved to travel and dance. She lived a full life and will be sorely missed...

William Raymond Boggs, Jr., 65 years of age, passed away at Piedmont Henry Hospital on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was known by most as Billy Boggs. Billy was born August 25, 1957, in Akron, Ohio. He was born to Mr. William "Bill" R. Boggs and Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" M. Boggs. In his youth, Billy loved to play baseball and he loved to bowl. As a teen he enjoyed attending school and you would always find him listening to Elvis. In 1999, he married Patricia Boggs and was happily married until her death in 2013. Billy was a resident of Hampton, Georgia, where he resided with his beloved mother and brother. He was preceded in death by his father, William R. Boggs, Sr. and his beloved wife,...

Lloyd A. Willbanks Jr., age 82 of McDonough, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. L.A. was born November 17, 1940 to the late Nettie and Lloyd Willbanks, Sr. in Atlanta, GA. A visitation of family and friends will be held for L.A. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel 376 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. Immediately following the visitation will be graveside military honors and celebration of his life at 1:00 PM at Fairview Memorial Gardens 164 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281.

Lucy B. Corbin, age 91, of Stockbridge, Georgia, beloved wife for over 62 years to Claude E. Corbin, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was the loving mother of Phillip Corbin (Vanessa) and Melody Corbin Dobbs (Eddie). She is also survived by grandchildren: Stefanie Wood (Michael), Brandie Craig (Todd), Durant Dobbs (Tami), Thomas Corbin (Emma), Christopher Corbin (Melissa), great grandchildren: Mikaela Wood, DJ Dobbs, Steven Wood, Alysee Dobbs, Emma Craig, brother, Tommy Beavers, dear friend, Ronnie Berryman, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, loving family and friends. Services were held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home Fairview Chapel,...

Gloria J. Chamlee departed this life peacefully on November 20, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Gloria was born on September 20, 1932 to Farest Jones and Lelah Farmer in Conyers, GA. She enjoyed life and those around her. Gloria was an active member of the Hidden Valley Senior Center, being a woman of faith, she also was a member of Anvil Block United Methodist Church. Leaning on her faith, allowed her to win her battle with cancer five times, becoming a SURVIVOR! In her spare time she loved to travel while spending time with her children and grandchildren. Gloria's life will forever be remembered and cherished by Dwayne Chamlee of Stockbridge, GA, Regina Pearson of Dalton, GA,...

David was from Stockbridge, Ga. David was much more known as Grangran. David enjoyed Harley Davidson, movies & he cherished his puppy dogs. He survived by his precious puppy, Peewee; granddaughters, Heather Ring, Autumn Richardson, Haylee Richardson, and Hannah Richardson; Son, Michael Sargent; grandchildren, Elisha Guest, Magen Hunter, Mickayla Cox, Noah Sargent, and Brenden Sargent; great grandchildren; best friends Bill & Cindy. A visitation will be held Saturday Oct. 29, 2022 at 12:30 p.m followed by a 1:00 p.m Memorial Service from the Horis A. Ward Funeral Home 376 Fairview Road Stockbridge, GA 30281.

Former Air Force Airman, Kennith C. Blevins, passed away October 7, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he took his final breath. Kennith was born in Crandull, Tennessee in 1936 to Dennis O. Blevins and Ethel McNeil. He was one of eleven children. A graduate of the Class of 1954 from Johnson County High School in Mountain City, Tennessee, Kennith was an all-around athlete known as "the worm." He was awarded the achievement as a high school All-American in football. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed at Lackland Air Force base in Texas. While there, he met the love of his life, Lorette Pelletier. He was...

Former Air Force Airman, Kennith C. Blevins, passed away October 7, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he took his final breath. Kennith was born in Crandull, Tennessee in 1936 to Dennis O. Blevins and Ethel McNeil. He was one of eleven children. A graduate of the Class of 1954 from Johnson County High School in Mountain City, Tennessee, Kennith was an all-around athlete known as "the worm." He was awarded the achievement as a high school All-American in football. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force and was stationed at Lackland Air Force base in Texas. While there, he met the love of his life, Lorette Pelletier. He was...

Ralph W. Riggins, Sr. of Stockbridge, Georgia entered his heavenly home on Friday, September 30, 2022. This marked his 88th earthly birthday, transitioning into his heavenly birthday. Ralph was born in Clarksville, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 50 years, Mrs. Sarah H. Riggins; his parents, Norman and Ruby Riggins; one sister, Freddie Darden; and two brothers, Tommy and Charles Riggins. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Sue Rutledge (Larry); son, Ralph Riggins, Jr. (Mary); seven grandchildren, Tina Hemmings (John), Amanda Allen (Stuart), Adam Rutledge (Amanda), Marci Mixon (Shane), Pam Moore (Junior), Derek Riggins (Shannon), and Traci Nixon (T.C.); fifteen great...

Phyllis Elaine Smith, age 75, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Phyllis was born March 24, 1947. A visitation of family and friends will be held for Phyllis on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel 376 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. A celebration of her life will occur at 12:00 Noon in Ward's Chapel. Services will conclude with a graveside committal at Fairview Memorial Gardens 164 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. Brother Al Shackelford, officiating.

Mr. John C. Morrison, age 70 of Williamson, GA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 3:00PM - 5:00PM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home 376 Fairview Road Stockbridge, GA 30281. A second visitation will be held at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home from 1:00PM - 3:00PM on Monday, October 3, 2022, immediately followed by a celebration of John's life in Ward's Chapel at 3:00PM. Services will conclude with a graveside interment at Bethel UMC Cemetery 164 Fairview Road Stockbridge, GA 30281.

Hubert Leon Phillips, age 88, of Conyers, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022. Hubert was born August 13, 1934. A visitation of family and friends was held for Hubert on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel. Immediately after the visitation was a graveside celebration of his life followed by a committal service at Fairview Memorial Gardens.

Martha "Jene" Eugenia Lloyd, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8th, 2022. Affectionately known to many as Jene or more notably as Grandma Jene, she was born on May 28, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jene was preceded in death by her precious parents, Jimmie Carl and Irene Ward of Atlanta, GA; her beloved daughter, Brenda Dykes of Covington, GA; her dear grandson, Branden Dykes of Covington, GA; her loving brothers, Jimmie Carl Ward (Jeannette) of Stockbridge, GA and Charles Ward (Clara) of Decatur, GA; and one sister, Clara Mae Smith of Atlanta. Jene graduated from Murphy High School in 1953 and furthered her education in technical school in downtown Atlanta. Later on in life she...

Martha "Jene" Eugenia Lloyd, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8th, 2022. Affectionately known to many as Jene or more notably as Grandma Jene, she was born on May 28, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia. Jene was preceded in death by her precious parents, Jimmie Carl and Irene Ward of Atlanta, GA; her beloved daughter, Brenda Dykes of Covington, GA; her dear grandson, Branden Dykes of Covington, GA; her loving brothers, Jimmie Carl Ward (Jeannette) of Stockbridge, GA and Charles Ward (Clara) of Decatur, GA; and one sister, Clara Mae Smith of Atlanta. Jene graduated from Murphy High School in 1953 and furthered her education in technical school in downtown Atlanta. Later on in life she...

Rudolph Uyel Herrin, age 96, of Stockbridge, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Rudolph was born March 1, 1926. A visitation of family and friends will be held for Rudolph on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel 376 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. A visitation will also occur Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, prior to a celebration of Rudolph's life; which will take place at 1:00 PM in Ward's Chapel. Services will conclude with a graveside committal at Fairview Memorial Gardens 164 Fairview Road Stockbridge, Georgia 30281

Jimmy Howell Bates, 82, of Stockbridge, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his home in Stockbridge. Funeral rites will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Stockbridge First United Methodist Church located at 4863 N. Henry Blvd in Stockbridge, GA. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Stockbridge First United Methodist Church or to Orphanaidliberia.org. Donate in memory of Jim Bates. Condolences care of Donna Martin, 725 Chaseridge Dr. McDonough GA 30253, or at the funeral home website.