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Edith Buffington Floyd, age 98, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Floyd was born in Pike County, Georgia, on October 1, 1924. She is preceded in death by her husband, Olin Wayne Floyd; parents, James Edward Buffington and Mae Smith Buffington; step-mother, Ethel Buffington; sons, Barry and Wade Floyd; one great grandchild, Emmie Kate White; sister, Louise Buckley; brothers, John, Melvin, James, and Paul Buffington. Mrs. Floyd was retired from Southern States and was a member of Hampton First Baptist Church. Survivors include her children: Mae and Howell Upchurch, Ruth Floyd, Peggy and Ronald Kendrick, and Bruce and Tammy Floyd. Her...

Norma Jean Powell Fortier, 65, of Griffin, GA passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Emory Hospital, Midtown in Atlanta, GA. She grew up in Forest Park, GA. Norma Jean is survived by her husband Carl Fortier and daughter, Erin Powell, brother Richard Powell of Marietta, GA; sisters, Janice Maddox (Kelly) of Dublin, GA and Susie Evans (Leon) of Rossville, GA. as well as a sister-in-law, Barbara Powell of Jackson, GA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Harry Powell, Jr and Juanita Powell and her brother, Raymond Powell all of Forest Park, GA. Mrs. Fortier graduated from Forest Park High School and Clayton State College with an...

Reda Gail Ellenburg Cothran age 84, of Griffin, Georgia passed away, Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Brightmoor Nursing Center in Griffin, Georgia. Mrs. Cothran was born in Arab, Alabama on February 28, 1939. Her husband, James T. Cothran, son, Ronald Cothran, and parents, Willie and Vera Ellenburg preceded her in death. Reda loved the Lord Jesus and her family with a heart as big as all outdoors. Reda was a proud Marine Corp wife who enjoyed travel around the US and was able to visit many countries outside our great nation. Her smile and outgoing spirit touched all who met her. Survivors include her daughter, Pam (Ridley) Roberts and son, Bill Cothran, grandchildren: Jerry, John, Leecy,...

Lois Maxine Thomas Hall February 6, 1943 - June 22, 2023 Lois Maxine Thomas Hall age 80, of Griffin, Georgia, while being cherished and loved by her family, went on to heaven to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Lois Thomas Hall was born in Monroe County on the family farm on February 6, 1943 to her proud parents, Morgan and Ethel Nellie Sandeen Thomas. Her family in its entirety consisted of 7 children. Along with her parents, her brothers Larry, Garold, Rollie and Shorty all preceded her in death. Lois attended Albia Community High School where she was active in FHA, Y-Teen, GAA, Pep Club, and Library Club. She also was on the semester honor roll 9th-12th grade; Class of...

Ronald Scott Anderson gained his angel wings on June 1, 2023. Ronald was the son of James Vincent Anderson and Charlotte Jones Anderson of Greenville, TN. He was predeceased by his parents and one son. He was a former employee of Spalding Recycling Center. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, one son, grandchildren and great grandchildren, one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law. Ronald's wish's was to be cremated and no services or visitation was held. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road is in charge of the arrangements. Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Ronald Scott Anderson by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your...

Cindy Boynton Dodd, age 58 of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 surrounded by her family at Kennestone hospital in Marietta, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Douglas Boynton, Sr.; mother, Faye Estelle Boynton; brothers, Michael P. Boynton, David Mark Boynton, Jack Douglas Boynton, Jr.; father-in-law, Maurice Dodd; paternal grandparents, Henry Thomas Boynton, Annie Lois Bennett; maternal grandparents, Vernard N. Cruse, Sr. and Winnie Amanda Cruse. Cindy was a devout Christian. As a child, she began studying the bible with her "PawPaw", a southern Baptist preacher. She accepted Christ as a teenager and was a caregiver at heart; she always wanted to help a...

William (Bill) was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 19, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents, John B. Lockhart and Odessa Strickland Lockhart; wife, Drena Marie Lail Lockhart; siblings, John B. Lockhart Jr., Thomas Lockhart, Albert Lockhart, Charles Lockhart and Marie Lockhart. William served early on in the Navy Reserves and before retirement worked in the Security field. Survivors include his daughter and son in law, Darlena (Mark) Borders; son's and daughter in laws, William Lance (Christie) Lockhart, Leslie "Les" (Ysabel) Parnell; grandchildren, Annette Patterson, Donavan (Naomi) Patterson, Lauren (Andrew) Russell, Andrew Lockhart; great grandchildren, Morgan Patterson, Noah...

William (Bill) was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 19, 1938. He is preceded in death by his parents, John B. Lockhart and Odessa Strickland Lockhart; wife, Drena Marie Lail Lockhart; siblings, John B. Lockhart Jr., Thomas Lockhart, Albert Lockhart, Charles Lockhart and Marie Lockhart. William served early on in the Navy Reserves and before retirement worked in the Security field. Survivors include his daughter and son in law, Darlena (Mark) Borders; son's and daughter in laws, William Lance (Christie) Lockhart, Leslie "Les" (Ysabel) Parnell; grandchildren, Annette Patterson, Donavan (Naomi) Patterson, Lauren (Andrew) Russell, Andrew Lockhart; great grandchildren, Morgan Patterson, Noah...

Mr. Walter Kelly "Rocky" Perry, III age 71of Griffin, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Heritage Inn Nursing Center in Barnesville, Georgia. Rocky was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 7, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter "WK" Jack Perry and Virginia Woods Perry; wife, Monty Perry. Rocky was retired from law enforcement after many years of service. Rocky is survived by his daughters and son in laws, Kellie (Chris) Milewski, Kim (Marty) Hays; grandchildren, Hilaree (Tyler) Brown, Holli Hays, Addyson Milewski, Brynleigh Milewski, Mattis Milewski; great grandchildren, Gunner Brown, Tatum Brown; siblings, Jackie Evans and Scott Perry. A visitation for Walter Kelly...

Mildred Ann Booker Parish, age 87, of Flowery Branch, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Jonesboro Assisted Living in Jonesboro Georgia. Mrs. Parish was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 10, 1936. She attended Bob Jones University in South Carolina where she studied Early Childhood Education, and later in life attended Brenau College in Gainesville GA. During her time at Bob Jones, she met her husband "Woody." Their ministry in the Baptist Church spanned over 60 years, and they lived in Mississippi, Florida and Georgia. "Millie" enjoyed arts and crafts and sewing, and worked in a variety of positions related to education, including reading teacher and teaching...

Jarred Anthony Dodgen, age 34 of Williamson, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. Jarred was born in Atlanta, Ga on August 23, 1988 to Wes Dodgen and Rhonda Joyner Lewis. His paternal grandparents, Harold and Lillian Dodgen and maternal grandfather, Tommy Joyner preceded him in death. Jarred was employed by Tiber Capital as a Project Manager and was a member of Christ Chapel in Zebulon. Jarred was an amazing father, husband, son, brother and friend. He loved spending time with his family going camping and soaking up every moment with his wife and kids. He loved enjoying a good cigar and chocolate milkshakes. He always had a smile on his face that would light up any room. He had a servant...

Apr 26, 1954-Jan 18, 2023 Judy Ann Webb age, 68 of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away on January 18, 2023 at her residence. Judy was born April 26, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vesta Bradley; sisters, Edna, Peggy, and Donna; brothers, Kenny, Jr and Ronnie. Judy possessed a heart of gold. Her family and friends say she had a "servants" heart. She enjoyed serving and worshiping her savior Jesus. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandbabies. Judy also enjoyed shopping. Judy is survived by her husband Paul E Webb Sr; children, Kisha (Wayne) Donley, Gordon "Bubba" (Lucy) Hutton, Leeann (Dale) Anderson, Angel (Beatle) Dorsey, Mickey...

The Reverend (Colonel) Mary Lou (Morris) Kollarik, age 77, died January 4, 2023 in hospice care at Benton Village in Stockbridge, GA after a full and eventful life. Born in 1945 in SC to Bill and Carola Morris, she attended Dutch Fork Elementary and Chapin High School and then graduated from Winthrop College in 1968. She received a Direct Commission in the US Army upon her graduation, and attended Women's Army Corps (WAC) Officer Basic Training at Ft. McClellan in Alabama. After Basic, she was assigned to the Transportation School at Ft. Eustis, VA as Chief of the Enlisted Section of the Academic Records and Student Affairs Division. With the dissolution of the WAC in the early 1970's, she...

The Reverend (Colonel) Mary Lou (Morris) Kollarik, age 77, died January 4, 2023 in hospice care at Benton Village in Stockbridge, GA after a full and eventful life. Born in 1945 in SC to Bill and Carola Morris, she attended Dutch Fork Elementary and Chapin High School and then graduated from Winthrop College in 1968. She received a Direct Commission in the US Army upon her graduation, and attended Women's Army Corps (WAC) Officer Basic Training at Ft. McClellan in Alabama. After Basic, she was assigned to the Transportation School at Ft. Eustis, VA as Chief of the Enlisted Section of the Academic Records and Student Affairs Division. With the dissolution of the WAC in the early 1970's, she...

The Reverend (Colonel) Mary Lou (Morris) Kollarik, age 77, died January 4, 2023 in hospice care at Benton Village in Stockbridge, GA after a full and eventful life. Born in 1945 in SC to Bill and Carola Morris, she attended Dutch Fork Elementary and Chapin High School and then graduated from Winthrop College in 1968. She received a Direct Commission in the US Army upon her graduation, and attended Women's Army Corps (WAC) Officer Basic Training at Ft. McClellan in Alabama. After Basic, she was assigned to the Transportation School at Ft. Eustis, VA as Chief of the Enlisted Section of the Academic Records and Student Affairs Division. With the dissolution of the WAC in the early 1970's, she...

The Reverend (Colonel) Mary Lou (Morris) Kollarik, age 77, died January 4, 2023 in hospice care at Benton Village in Stockbridge, GA after a full and eventful life. Born in 1945 in SC to Bill and Carola Morris, she attended Dutch Fork Elementary and Chapin High School and then graduated from Winthrop College in 1968. She received a Direct Commission in the US Army upon her graduation, and attended Women's Army Corps (WAC) Officer Basic Training at Ft. McClellan in Alabama. After Basic, she was assigned to the Transportation School at Ft. Eustis, VA as Chief of the Enlisted Section of the Academic Records and Student Affairs Division. With the dissolution of the WAC in the early 1970's, she...

The Reverend (Colonel) Mary Lou (Morris) Kollarik, age 77, died January 4, 2023 in hospice care at Benton Village in Stockbridge, GA after a full and eventful life. Born in 1945 in SC to Bill and Carola Morris, she attended Dutch Fork Elementary and Chapin High School and then graduated from Winthrop College in 1968. She received a Direct Commission in the US Army upon her graduation, and attended Women's Army Corps (WAC) Officer Basic Training at Ft. McClellan in Alabama. After Basic, she was assigned to the Transportation School at Ft. Eustis, VA as Chief of the Enlisted Section of the Academic Records and Student Affairs Division. With the dissolution of the WAC in the early 1970's, she...

The Reverend (Colonel) Mary Lou (Morris) Kollarik, age 77, died January 4, 2023 in hospice care at Benton Village in Stockbridge, GA after a full and eventful life. Born in 1945 in SC to Bill and Carola Morris, she attended Dutch Fork Elementary and Chapin High School and then graduated from Winthrop College in 1968. She received a Direct Commission in the US Army upon her graduation, and attended Women's Army Corps (WAC) Officer Basic Training at Ft. McClellan in Alabama. After Basic, she was assigned to the Transportation School at Ft. Eustis, VA as Chief of the Enlisted Section of the Academic Records and Student Affairs Division. With the dissolution of the WAC in the early 1970's, she...

Catherine M. Cauthen, age 70 of LaGrange, Georgia passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Cathe was born in Newnan, Georgia on December 15, 1952. Her parents, Charles Ray McKay and Doris W. McKay, son, Andrew Cauthen, brothers, Charles Ray McKay, Jr and Stacy Albert McKay all preceded her in death. Cathe was a 1970 graduate of Griffin High School. She had previously worked for Bell South in LaGrange, starting as an operator working her way up the ranks to become one of the first women in the lines installation department. Cathe lived in Hampton for several years and while there, she worked at Kangaroo where she treated everyone like family, making many friends. She moved back to Griffin...

John Herman Richardson Jr. "Johnny ", age 70 of Griffin, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. John was born on February 18, 1952 in Lyons, Georgia. He lived most of his life in Dublin, Ga. His father, John Richardson, Sr., mother, Thelma Scott Melton, and the father who raised him, Robert C. Melton, and nephew, Chris Horton all preceded him in death. John was a self-employed carpenter who loved the outdoors and relaxing at the river. He enjoyed golfing, listening to music and spending time with his family, with whom he was very close. John was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his son, Josh Glaser, his wife Nicole, daughter Beth Glaser, her fianc? David...

James (Jim) Gamble Jr. of Griffin, Ga passed away December 19th 2022, surrounded by loved ones at Brightmoor Nursing Center, in Griffin, Ga where he had been a resident since 2009. Jim was born at Emory Hospital in Atlanta in 1952. He lived in Atlanta graduating from Northside High School in 1970. Jim graduated from the University of Georgia in 1975 with a BS in Agricultural Economics. He worked in the poultry industry for many years, also was in commercial truck sales for Supreme Corporation and Nalley Truck Sales. Jim was involved with the Griffin Resource Center and was a member of the Griffin Kiwanis Club. He was a member of Wieuca Rd. Baptist Church in Atlanta. He loved going to...