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Joseph M. Kurey, described by friends as "Mayor of Sun City Peachtree" in Griffin, GA, peacefully passed from this life, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Joe was born March 14, 1940, in Charleroi, PA, to Joseph and Mary Kurey. After graduating from Monessen High School in 1958, Joe went on to earn a B.S. from Bethany College in West Virginia in 1962, and then an M.S. from University of Dayton in 1978. While at Bethany, Joe was an elite, multi-sport athlete. Not only was he a starter on the basketball team all four years?where he was named MVP?he was also number one on the tennis team, claiming conference titles for Bethany in both singles and doubles. Joe was named...

Donald Hugh Harris, 77 of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on June 25, 2021, after a battle with cancer. Major Don Harris retired from East Point PD in 1998 and spent his remaining years enjoying his family, who are left to mourn their great loss; wife of 52 years, Elaine, his daughter Elisha Bateman and her husband Michael, and beloved grandchildren, Max, Ella, and Madalynne. He also leaves behind a large extended family. Don was born in East Atlanta to Tillman and Dorothy Harris. He was brother to Ronny and Louise. He was a graduate of Brown High School and attended UGA. The family plans a private service. In memoriam, donations may be made to Hampton First Baptist Church, 85...

DONALD HUGH HARRIS When you think of Don Harris, do you think of his legendary cheese cookies or of his trademark ties made of pictures of his grandchildren? Maybe you remember him from one of the many events he attended at his grandchildren's schools or from the years volunteering with his wife at Hampton Elementary. Or as a Volunteer Fireman for Hampton when such a thing existed. Maybe he dropped his fake rock on your car or played some other practical joke on you. Maybe you think of him standing at the door of Hampton First Baptist handing you your bulletin or shaking your hand with a warm welcome. Maybe you were a police brother. Maybe a friend of his daughter who participated in...

Mrs. JoAnne Colwell Sullins, age 86 of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on June 11, 2021. JoAnne was born in Jackson, Georgia on April 1, 1935. Daughter of the late E. Powell Colwell and Sara Brooks Colwell. Also preceded in death by her husband, Dee G. Sullins, Jr.; brothers, Charles E. Colwell, Harold E. Colwell, Lamar Colwell and Alton Colwell; sister in law, Barbara Colwell. Mrs. Sullins is survived by her son and daughter in law, Randy and Judith Sullins; daughter, Julie Anne Sullins; grandchildren, Cathrine Sullins Tait, Courtney Sullins Bohner, Cody Sullins, Matthew Barton, Megan Resnick; ten great grandchildren; sister, Faye Colwell; sisters in law, Betty Colwell, Linda Sue...

It is with great sadness that the Dinkins family announces the death of Walt Dinkins. He passed in the early morning of June 5th at Emory University Hospital, surrounded by his wife, Catherine, son John, daughter-in-law Ginny, grandson Jesse, son, Chad Dinkins, his close friend Jodi Farrell, and his brother and sister in law Bobby and Tina Mewbourn. Walter "Walt" Daniel Dinkins, 76, of Stockbridge, GA was born in Orlando Florida on February 18, 1945 and is predeceased by his parents, Mary Daniel Dinkins and Walter Fred Dinkins; and his brothers, Horace Dinkins, Larry Dinkins, and Lynn Dinkins. Walt was a proud graduate of Griffin High School, Class of 1965. He was a basketball star for the...

It is with great sadness that the Dinkins family announces the death of Walt Dinkins. He passed in the early morning of June 5th at Emory University Hospital, surrounded by his wife, Catherine, his sons John and Chad Dinkins, his close friend Jodi Farrell and his brother and sister in law Bobby and Tina Mewbourn. Walter "Walt" Daniel Dinkins, 76, of Stockbridge, GA was born in Orlando Florida on February 18, 1945 and is predeceased by his parents, Mary Daniel Dinkins and Walter Fred Dinkins; and his brothers, Horace Dinkins, Larry Dinkins, and Lynn Dinkins Walt was a proud graduate of Griffin High School, Class of 1965. He was a basketball star for the Eagles. He was a Veteran of the...

Cassandra "Cassie" Anne Britt, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 23, 1948 in San Antonio, Texas. Cassie spent her youth traveling as the child of a military family. Her favorite destination being Guam, where she spent her teenage years and created memories she carried throughout her life. A historian at heart, she spent her life researching family genealogy. She was a craftsman and artist of numerous mediums. She shared beauty and love through oil and acrylic art, pottery and ceramics, sewing, macram?, origami, crafts, gardening, woodwork, stained glass, and metal works to name a few. She loved nature and animals. ...

Louis Jerome Fabbri was born June 5, 1939 in Masontown, Pennsylvania. He was the third eldest of seven children, and the oldest son of Louis Joseph Fabbri and Sophia Madaline Lukosky. He attended St Joseph Catholic School and was known to be a precocious child. At the age of eight, Lou started working in the Pennsylvania steel mills. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Navy and served honorably aboard the U.S.S. Liddle. He was on the ship when it was off the coast of Cuba during the Bay of Pigs in 1961. After leaving the Navy, Lou was a member of a traveling acting troupe that performed "The Passion of The Christ" throughout the United States. In 1963, he began...

Daniel (Danny) Crawford Chasteen, age 71, of Alpharetta GA, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Sara and Melvin Chasteen. Danny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. His hobbies were enjoying retirement, spending time with his family, traveling, woodworking and yard work. Danny was in the banking industry for over 30 years and served with Georgia Army National Guard for six years. He graduated from the Georgia Bankers School of Athens in 1982. He retired from First Colony Bank as CFO in 2003. Danny is survived by his wife, Sue Hill Chasteen, his daughter Andrea Chasteen Ward (Alex); his stepdaughter,...

Patricia Piper Lassiter, age 86 of Griffin, Georgia passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at Eternal Hope Hospice. Pat was born in Atlanta, Georgia on April 9, 1934. Her parents, Clifford and Mary Wade Piper, husband, Richmond Lassiter and son, Ricky Lassiter, sister, Mildred P. Trammell all preceded her in death. Pat was retired from Porex Corporation, a longtime member of County Line United Methodist Church, where she served on the Board of Steward, Sunday School Teacher, choir member, and the UMW. She volunteered at the Mt. Zion Campground where she was known as the biscuit maker and served as a district officer in the Griffin UMW District. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Keith...

Michael "Mike" Stanley Spivey, Sr., age 70, of Hampton passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence. Mike was born on November 30, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Hamlin Edmonds and husband, Elmer. Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His hobbies were enjoying the outdoors, hunting and spending time with family. Mike became a member of SMART Local Union No. 85 in 1972 and graduated from the Apprenticeship program in 1976. He worked for McKenney's for many years as a foreman. He ran many big jobs including the Bank of America Plaza project. It is listed as the tallest building in Georgia and the 21st tallest building in the...

Michael "Mike" Stanley Spivey, Sr., age 70, of Hampton passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence. Mike was born on November 30, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Hamlin Edmonds and husband, Elmer. Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His hobbies were enjoying the outdoors, hunting and spending time with family. Mike became a member of SMART Local Union No. 85 in 1972 and graduated from the Apprenticeship program in 1976. He worked for McKenney's for many years as a foreman. He ran many big jobs including the Bank of America Plaza project. It is listed as the tallest building in Georgia and the 21st tallest building in the...

Michael "Mike" Stanley Spivey, Sr., age 70, of Hampton passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence. Mike was born on November 30, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Hamlin Edmonds and husband, Elmer. Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His hobbies were enjoying the outdoors, hunting and spending time with family. Mike became a member of SMART Local Union No. 85 in 1972 and graduated from the Apprenticeship program in 1976. He worked for McKenney's for many years as a foreman. He ran many big jobs including the Bank of America Plaza project. It is listed as the tallest building in Georgia and the 21st tallest building in the...

Michael "Mike" Stanley Spivey, Sr., age 70, of Hampton passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence. Mike was born on November 30, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Hamlin Edmonds and husband, Elmer. Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His hobbies were enjoying the outdoors, hunting and spending time with family. Mike became a member of SMART Local Union No. 85 in 1972 and graduated from the Apprenticeship program in 1976. He worked for McKenney's for many years as a foreman. He ran many big jobs including the Bank of America Plaza project. It is listed as the tallest building in Georgia and the 21st tallest building in the...

Mr. Danny Selman, age 75 of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Grady Healthcare in Atlanta. Danny was born in Macon, Georgia on October 1, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucius Selman and Ila Brown Selman; son, Gregory Daniel Selman; brother, Gene Selman. Danny was an Engineer with Bell South when he retired with 40 years of dedicated service. He was a devoted husband of 45 years, a loving father and Papa, he loved hunting, playing softball in his younger years, and going to his grandkids ball games. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Jones Selman; son and daughter in law, Michael and Julie Selman; daughter, Katie Bass; grandchildren, Sawyer Selman,...

Mr. Mark Carl Kapiloff, age 85, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Mr. Kapiloff was born in Belfast, Maine on July 6, 1935. His parents Lawrence Kapiloff and Ethel Kapiloff; daughter Susan Kapiloff Hammond and grandson Coleman Hammond all preceded him in death. He was a former owner and operator of KYM Company. He was a member of the AAMA, AACA, served on the board for the TCS and was a former member of the Jayces. He also enjoyed going to the Senior Center and playing bridge. He is survived by his wife 62 years, Lillian R. Kapiloff; daughters Marsha Kapiloff, Paula Kapiloff, both of Macon; son Richard Kapiloff of Lake Jackson; grandsons Miles Hammond of...

Mr. Mark Carl Kapiloff, age 85, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Mr. Kapiloff was born in Belfast, Maine on July 6, 1935. His parents Lawrence Kapiloff and Ethel Kapiloff; daughter Susan Kapiloff Hammond and grandson Coleman Hammond all preceded him in death. He was a former owner and operator of KYM Company. He was a member of the AAMA, AACA, served on the board for the TCS and was a former member of the Jaycees. He also enjoyed going to the Senior Center and playing bridge. He is survived by his wife 62 years, Lillian R. Kapiloff; daughters Marsha Kapiloff, Paula Kapiloff, both of Macon; son Richard Kapiloff of Lake Jackson; grandsons Miles Hammond of...

Mr. George Sakmar, Jr., age 80, of Brooks, Georgia passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Wellstar Spalding Hospital. He was born in Johnston, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1940. His parents George Sakmar, Sr. and Anna Cohans Sakmar preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was retired from Bellsouth/AT&T. Mr. Sakmar was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Griffin Moose Lodge. Survivors include his children Allen Sakmar, Kim McDaniel (Charles); grandchildren Jonathon McDaniel (Katie), Anna McDaniel; great granddaughter Molly McDaniel; sisters Jen McGough, Irene Smith (Wayne),...

Agnes (Aggie) was born June15, 1933 in Barnesville, Georgia to Walter and Vannie Martin. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family members at her home on February 1, 2021. Agnes was preceded in death, brothers, Eugene Martin, Walter Martin, Janie Martin, J.H. Martin and Geroge Martin, and sisters, Helen Woodard, Frances Hutto, Lou Piper. Agnes is survived by husband Broadus L Smith, sister Annette Andrews, children Patricia Ann Whatley and her husband Gerald M Whatley, Janice Leigh Casto, and her husband Steve Casto, Donna Smith and Greg Jackson. Grandchildren Kelly King Widner and her husband Russell Widner, Thomas Wylly King and Chloe Myers, Kristin Whatley and her husband Wesley...

Mr. James David Frazier, age 88 of Griffin, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Frazier was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 19, 1932. His parents, Fred and Arilla Tippins Frazier, his wife, Billie Joyce Whitmire Frazier, and children, David Frazier, Randy Frazier, Mike Frazier and Lisa Frazier all preceded him in death. He was a member of The Apostolic Tabernacle in Jonesboro. Mr. Frazier was retired from Atlanta Local Union of Plumbers and Pipe Fitter. Survivors include, daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Michael Carver; son, John Frazier; 4 grandchildren, Michelle Eales and husband, Christopher, Tamara Lane and Husband, Dean, Amanda Christine, and...