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Mr. John Berl Thompson, Jr., 72, of Newnan, GA passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born April 11, 1953 in Lancashire, England to the late John Berl Thompson & Mary "Joanne" Anderson Thompson. John was a 1971 graduate of Windsor Forest High School, where he served as senior class president, was named salutatorian, and received the State of Georgia Merit Scholarship to the Georgia Institute of Technology. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Tech in 1977 and was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. An active member of the Boy Scouts, he was honored with the Order of the Arrow. John spent 21 years as a...

Brenda Morris Smith, 76, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Wesley Woods. A funeral will be held in the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia, at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 5, 2026, with visitation at 10:00 AM. Brenda was born on April 16, 1949, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to C.A. "Dude" Morris and Lina Doolin Morris. She graduated from Water Valley High School in 1967, where her vibrant spirit shone through as a cheerleader, Miss WVHS, and being voted the friendliest student. Brenda had an exceptional ability to connect with others and make everyone feel like a friend, a characteristic that she carried throughout her entire...

Brenda Morris Smith, 76, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Wesley Woods. A funeral will be held in the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia, at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 5, 2026, with visitation at 10:00 AM. Brenda was born on April 16, 1949, in Water Valley, Mississippi, to C.A. "Dude" Morris and Lina Doolin Morris. She graduated from Water Valley High School in 1967, where her vibrant spirit shone through as a cheerleader, Miss WVHS, and being voted the friendliest student. Brenda had an exceptional ability to connect with others and make everyone feel like a friend, a characteristic that she carried throughout her entire...

Martha Lake Graham Buchanan April 8, 1927 - December 24, 2025 Mrs. Martha Graham Buchanan, age 98, passed away in her Newnan home on December 24, 2025. She was the daughter of the late W. L. and Annie Pearl Johnson Lake of East Dublin, GA. She was preceded in death by husbands Ralph D. Graham and Logan C. Buchanan, Jr., infant daughter Brenda Graham, siblings, Earl Lake, Elizabeth Kight, Herschel Lake, Catherine Lake Thomas, Emmett Lake, Charles Lake, W. L. Lake, Jr., twin brother Marshall Lake, and Pam Adams. Survivors include daughters Sheron Graham Lyle (James) of Newnan, Mimi Buchanan Kimball of Newnan, grandchildren Logan Kimball (Holly), and Christopher Kimball (Ann Ersing), brother...

Mrs. Mary Anita Davis Young, 55, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. She was born May 26, 1969 in Augusta, Georgia to Boyce Ficklen Davis and the late James Edward Davis. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Vivian "Bibi" Reese Eckman. Anita grew up in Washington, Georgia where she attended Wilkes Academy and was a well-rounded athlete, participating in cheerleading, basketball, and softball. She then completed three years of college at the University of Georgia where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. After college, she worked as vice president at Oconee State Bank. She met her husband, Bill...

Reverend Stuart Ashby Kersey, Jr., 97 of Senoia, Georgia, and formerly of Gaffney, SC, passed away Sunday, February 16, at Fayetteville Center for Nursing and Healing. He was born December 12, 1927 in Richmond, VA to the late Alene C. Clarke and Stuart A. Kersey, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Margaret Jean Coons Kersey. Stuart grew up in Richmond VA with 3 brothers and 2 Sisters. He graduated from John Marshall High School and went to Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, AR where he played football. After college he attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY where he completed his training as a pastor. He was a...

Hamilton Clay Arnall, Jr., 91, died peacefully at home on August 11, 2024. Hamilton was born on January 9, 1933, to Frances Cole Arnall and Hamilton Clay Arnall. He graduated from Newnan High School in 1951, where he played football, basketball, baseball, golf and tennis. In 1955, Hamilton graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Industrial Management. He was one of Dodd's Boys and a member of the 1952 National Championship football team. His team also won SEC Championships in 1951 and 1952. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity. Following college, Mr. Arnall joined the United States Air Force where he attained the rank of Captain and received a Commendation Medal. He...

Isabella Holgate Lisborg, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Isabella was born on October 21, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA., to the late Frederick and Agnes Holgate. Isabella, known for her unwavering dedication to the church and her vibrant spirit, left behind a legacy of faith and joy. As a lay speaker for the United Methodist Church for many years, she inspired countless individuals with her heartfelt messages and trainings. Her strong alto voice resonated in numerous choirs, including her time with the Sweet Adelines. Isabella was well-traveled and embraced life with enthusiasm, living each day to the fullest. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her....

On the morning of Tuesday, July 30, 2024, our beautiful, precious mama, Betty Jo Presnell Collins Boyt, left this world of pain and suffering with her loved ones by her side. She left us to join many other cherished loved ones waiting for her in her eternal home, along with her Lord and Redeemer, Jesus. It is a comfort to know that she is now whole and healed from her courageous fight with cancer and dementia, through which her faith and trust in her Savior grew and was evident to all around her. Though we will miss her kind, loving, and generous heart, as well as her determined, sassy, and stubborn spirit, we know that there will be a day that we will be reunited with her. We did not say...

Mr. Vaughn Alan Mullet, 74, of Newnan, GA, formerly of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born July 4, 1950 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Carl Mullet & Janeith Merrill Mullet. Vaughn grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, and was a 1968 graduate of Madison High School. He had three loves in his life: God, music, and his family. Vaughn was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints both in Mansfield and in Newnan and loved the gospel of Jesus Christ. He loved all kinds of music from Classical to Rock-n-Roll and everything in between. During Junior High and High School, he was in a band called the Wesley Allyn Quintet...

Carolyn Carmical Avery passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home in Atlanta, Ga. with her husband and children by her side, she was 82 years old. Carolyn is survived by her husband John W. Avery Jr., her daughter Leslie, son Jay, his wife, Heather Hogan Avery, her grandchildren, grandson Cope Avery (8), granddaughters Isla and Elliot Avery (6), as well as Carolyn's older brother Andrew Benton Carmical. Carolyn was born in Newnan, Ga. where she grew up and attended Newnan High School. She then went on to Brenau College, now University, earning her degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduating and getting married, she moved to Atlanta with her husband where she began teaching...

The storied life of Otis Jerrel Griffin began in Newnan, Georgia, when he was born on February 25, 1946, the son of the late Otis and Ada Verdell Brown Griffin. He might have been a "Jr," but his dad never had a middle name! His youth was filled with aunts, uncles, and cousins, as his mother was one of 13 children. His life choices would be greatly shaped by his dad and his uncles. His father was a painting contractor, and his uncles were well-known builders. He was fascinated by the prospect of envisioning a building or home from his first evaluation of a plot of ground, doing architect-worthy drawings, and seeing a project through to completion. Jerrel became well-known for his absolute...

Mrs. Rose Marie Mansour, 91, of Newnan passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Wesley Woods in Newnan Georgia. She was born December 17, 1932, in Gulfport, Mississippi to the late Samuel G. Nohra and Rosalie Saab Nohra. She was the youngest of four children and the last surviving member of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Rosalie, her three brothers Samuel G. Nohra, Jr., Leon L. Nohra and Raymond A. Nohra, her husband James Elias Mansour and a son, Arthur David Mansour. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Gerard Mansour; daughter-in-law, Karen Elizabeth (Hechler) Mansour of Grantville; grandson, Ethan James Mansour of Luthersville; granddaughter Elizabeth Marie...

William Norwood Glover, D.D.S., of Atlanta, GA, passed away at home on June 17, 2024. Dr. Glover was born in Newnan, GA on June 1, 1950, to Howard C. Glover Jr., M.D. and Margaret T. Glover, both of Newnan. Dr. Glover attended schools in Newnan, graduating from Newnan High School in 1968. He then attended Emory University where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order, graduating in 1972. In 1976, Dr. Glover graduated from the Emory University School of Dentistry and began a 44-year practice in Buford, GA, retiring in 2020. Dr. Glover took pride in his practice and treated his patients with care and attention, many of whom were second generation patients by the time he retired. He especially...

Christopher James Luppens Sr, 76 of Newnan, GA, formerly of Tampa, FL. passed away Tuesday June 4, 2024, at home. He was born December 30, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY. to the late Lawrence (Larry) Herman Luppens Sr. and Theresa Robertson Luppens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Lawrence (Larry) Herman Luppens Jr. and sister-in-law Melaine Sue Luppens. Chris grew up in Tampa, FL and was a 1966 graduate of Chamberlain High School. After high school he attended community college and began supporting his children in sports and scouts. He worked for T.G Lee Dairy and most recently Hillsborough County School District as a Property Control Clerk. Condolences can be...

Richard Day Royce, 92, of Newnan, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Wesley Woods of Newnan. Dick was born on August 8, 1931, in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Harvey Day Royce and Marjorie Baker Royce. He was preceded in death by his beloved sisters, Janet Royce Mills and Carolyn Royce Erickson. Dick grew up in Savannah, where he enjoyed fishing and crabbing at Half Moon with his father, and he continued to be an avid fisherman until the final year of his long life. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1949, and then entered the University of Wisconsin where he joined the Sigma Chi fraternity. While there, he formed a musical quartet, the Mendota Mudcats,...

Richard Day Royce, 92, of Newnan, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Wesley Woods of Newnan. Dick was born on August 8, 1931, in Savannah, Georgia, the son of Harvey Day Royce and Marjorie Baker Royce. He was preceded in death by his beloved sisters, Janet Royce Mills and Carolyn Royce Erickson. Dick grew up in Savannah, where he enjoyed fishing and crabbing at Half Moon with his father, and he continued to be an avid fisherman until the final year of his long life. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1949, and then entered the University of Wisconsin where he joined the Sigma Chi fraternity. While there, he formed a musical quartet, the Mendota Mudcats,...

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved mother, Linda Jacques. Linda was predeceased by her husband Roland Jacques, Sr. Linda is survived by her children Shelly Guindon, Moreen Hartz (Scott), and Roland Jacques, Jr. (Kimberlynn O'Connell), grandchildren Krystyn Bailey (Darryl Sorensen), Kathryn Perschon (Braden), Justin Jacques, Michael Hartz (Tiffany) and Logan Hartz, as well as great grandchildren Alexandrya Bailey and Carver Perschon. She is also survived by her sister, Bobbie Humphrey.

Mrs. Doris Joanne Dahlke, 93, of Sharpsburg, GA, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Legacy Ridge Assisted Living in Peachtree City. She was born October 18, 1930, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Alvin Daniel Reinke and Fredericka Koch Reinke. Doris is survived by her son, Daniel F. Dahlke of Ballwin, MO, daughter Pamela S. Ehlers of Fayetteville, GA, and son Douglas (Eve) H. Dahlke of Hampton, GA.; grandchildren Daniel (Kristen) Dahlke of Greenville, GA, Dora (Justin) Linville of Aberdeen, SD, Isaiah Arpino (Holly) of Altoona, PA, and Sarah (Steffan) Langguth of Pittsburg, PA. Doris was so very proud and loved bragging about her 13 beautiful great-grandchildren along with her nieces and...

Donald Perrin Chappell of Snellville, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the age of 76. Born January 12, 1947 in Richmond, Virginia, Don was a loving father, accomplished musician, and distinguished war veteran who received the Purple Heart medal for his service in the Vietnam War. He will be remembered for his lifelong faith, his unfailing generosity and sacrifices, his courage in the face of the gravest adversity, and for the music he so loved and gave. Don was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Trinidy, his brother Robert, and his parents Barbara Kerr Perrin-Chappell and Thomas Washington Chappell. He is survived by his five children Aijah, Aileen,...