Douglas County Sentinel

Phylis Irene Adams Donaldson passed away on August 4, 2022, one day short of her 93rd birthday. She was born on August 5, 1929 in Dunwoody, Ga. Irene died peacefully at Manor Lake Assisted Living in Athens, Ga, where she was a resident for four months. She graduated from North Fulton Highschool in 1946 and married Fred Hayden Donaldson of Dunwoody on December 7, 1946. They were together for 75 years. Her first job was at a credit union in Atlanta, GA. After raising her own two daughters, she became head bookkeeper for 21 years at The Commercial Bank in Douglasville, Ga. Irene was a member of Midway United Methodist Church in Douglasville, Ga, where she donated her time teaching Sunday...

Lillian Clark Williams, age 95 of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022. Lillian was born May 24, 1927 in Atlanta, GA. In addition to her parents, Alton and Ollie Clark, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larkin T. Williams. Lillian is survived by five children, thirteen grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. A visitation of family and friends was held for Lillian on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home - Fairview Chapel. The visitation was followed by a graveside celebration of life and committal service at Fairview Memorial Gardens.

Manning Brooks Mahaffe JR., 55, passed away due to natural causes on May 2nd. He is preceded in death by his father, Manning Brooks Mahaffee Sr. Brooks was a Veteran of the United States Navy, a retired Master Barber and self employed in the Delivery Industry. Later in life Brooks expanded on his love of learning and was obtaining a degree in the Healthcare field. He loved music and was an amazing guitar player. He is survived by his beloved daughter Lyndsey Mahaffee of Tallahassee FL.; mother, Sandy Yeomans of Mcrae GA., he also leaves behind siblings Kristi (Chris) Weeks of McRae GA., Brian (Lisa) Bilbo of Phoenix AZ., Katie (Brad) Woodall of McRae GA., and lots of nieces, nephews, and...

Beverly Regina "Pepper" Valentine age 71 of Douglasville, Georgia was resurrected into the presence of God and her family through Jesus Christ, on April 22, 2022 after an extended battle with a brain injury. Born March 26, 1951 to the late Salvatore Russel and Virginia Ann Valentine. She is predeceased by her beloved sister Susan McLaughlin-Faust, and nephew Patrick McLaughlin III. She is survived by her son Michael Anthony Sarvis, daughter Valerie Ann Sisk (Matt), grandchildren McKenna, Cailey, and Caleb Sarvis, sisters Christina Kennedy (Calvin), Rosemarie Valentine, brother-in-law Ronnie Faust, a host of nephews and nieces, and her entire Gracewood family. Beverly was a phenomenal...

Matthew Tyler Christian, 28 of Paulding County passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2022 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Matthew "Matt" was born July 16, 1993 in Austell, Georgia to Craig and Cherie Christian. Matt was a graduate of South Paulding High School and attended West Georgia Technical College. Matt was a carpenter by trade and a skilled cabinet maker. He liked to travel and was always active and adventurous. Riding motorcycles and ATV's on a trail or dirt track was one of his favorite activities. He enjoyed music, going to concerts and watersports including scuba diving. He loved spending time with family and friends. He was a loving father and adored his daughters Kyleigh and Kenzie....

Martha Elizabeth Stovall, 96, passed away peacefully at home in Cumming, GA, Saturday, February 19, 2022. Martha was born August 25, 1925 in Atlanta, GA, and raised in Douglasville, GA. She graduated from Douglas County High School and went on to graduate from Atlanta Business College. Martha is predeceased by her father, Newton J. Warren; mother Eula Mae (Simpson) Warren; and brother, Freeman Warren. Martha is survived by her husband of 66 years, William A. (Bill) Stovall; children, Kaye McCleskey (Bob) of Leesville, SC; Art Stovall (Marie) of Cumming, GA; Toni Osborne (Charles) of Cumming, GA; and Robert Stovall of Atlanta. She is also survived by grandchildren, Shawn McCleskey, Duke...

Jeannette Martha Bearden, age 78 of Carrollton, formerly of Douglas County, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in a local hospital. She was born on January 4, 1943, to the late Martha Lynch Endsley and the late Henry Maurice Endsley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Eric Bearden and two brothers, Jerry Endsley and Jimmy Endsley. Jeannette loved her family, and she also loved flowers and crafting. She was a member of the West Georgia Church of Christ. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Nim and Darleen Bearden of Temple; Tim and Deborah Bearden of Douglasville; and Jimmy and Donna Bearden of Bowdon; and a sister, Sylvia...

Doris Ann Thomas Rye of Sugar Hill, GA (formerly Douglasville, GA) passed away in the warmth and comfort of her home after an extended illness on November 13, 2021. Born at Atlanta's Fort MacPherson in December 1947 as the first child and only daughter to Gilmer SR and Mary Doris Rose Thomas, who preceded her in death in 1996 and 2009 respectively. Doris Ann graduated from Georgia State University and raised her family in East Point before moving to Douglasville and then to Sugar Hill. She was known as a kind-hearted person. Doris Ann is survived by her husband of nearly 52 years Gerald, daughter Tracy and family pets Milo and Munro. She is also survived by best friend of 20 years,...

George B. Henderson, Jr. 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 2 PM at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Greenville, NC, followed by a reception at the church. George, born in Atmore, Alabama, graduated in 1963 from Coosa High School in Rome, Georgia. He and his wife made their home in Douglasville, Georgia for 46 years before moving to Greenville, North Carolina in 2017. He was a proud veteran and had served in the United States Army from 1965-1971. George was a member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Greenville, NC. In Georgia, he was a Freemason of Masonic Lodge #289, as well as a Shriner in...

James Cicero Huckaby, Sr. passed away at the age of 99 on August 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim, as known to his family and friends, was born as the only son among four sisters in Douglasville, GA in 1922, to Thomas Pierce Huckaby and Alva Lee Winn. Jim was married to Doris Ann Vansant Huckaby for 74 years, the father of one son, four daughters, 14 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Jim grew up in Douglasville, GA, graduating from Douglas County High School. He graduated from Young Harris College 1941. Jim served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during WWII. Following the war Jim attended Georgia Institute of Technology. He had a 35 year career with IBM and continued...

Mr. Robert Daniel Norton, age 77, of Douglasville, passed away Saturday, July 17th, 2021. He was born on August 4, 1943, in Carrollton GA. He is the son of the late Mr. Ralph Daniel Norton and the late Mrs. Lucille Landmon Norton. He had a 54 year career working for the Georgia Power Company in many different roles, retiring from the company in 2016. He was a loving Father and Grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Cook Norton. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Wendy Norton of Woodstock; two grandchildren, Samuel Norton and Audrey Norton; His brother Steve Norton also survives. Mr. Norton was interred in Carrollton City...

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Marvie Sam Crook age 64 of Douglasville, Georgia, formerly of Rome on Monday July 5, 2021 at a Cobb county hospital following a brief illness. Homegoing service will be held on Saturday July 9, 2021 1:00 P.M. at Marvelous Light Christian Ministry, 2160 Lee Rd Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122 with Rev. James Chandler presiding. Marvie will lie instate at the church from 11:00 a.m. until service hour. Final resting place and internment will follow at Free Liberty Cemetery, Please keep the Crook family in your prayers. Professional service and care entrusted to Wright Memorial Mortuary Inc. of Rome, Georgia.

Jacqueline Anita Brown. "Anita" of Villa Rica, Georgia formerly of Gainesville, Georgia. Anita passed away on May 28th, 2021 after an extremely short battle with cancer. Anita Brown was born February 18th, 1961 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late Reo Darwin Frankum Jr and Jacqueline Mabry Frankum. The funeral service was held at 12:00 pm at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel for Anita Brown. Interment will follow in Homer Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Homer, Georgia. Anita received her bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and later received her master's degree from Georgia State University. She loved the University of Georgia and was an avid Georgia Bulldawg fan. Anita...

Lori Anderson, age 58, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1962. She was a home maker and Baptist by faith. Mrs. Anderson is preceded in death by her stepfather, Herman Rawlins; brothers, Barry Allen Garner and Edward Scott Garner. Lori is survived by her mother, Linda Rawlins; daughter, Megan Anderson of Hiram, GA; sons, Matthew Anderson, and David (Samantha) England Jr; stepbrother, Chris (Lori) Rawlins of Rockmart; stepsister, Annette (John) Fallon of FL; grandchild, Emily Rose England. Graveside services for Mrs. Anderson will be held at Paulding Memorial Gardens on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home the...

Martha Louise "Weezie" Collins, age 76, of Lithia Springs, Georgia passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Powder Springs with Pastor Major Dalton officiating. Born in Anniston, AL, Mrs. Collins moved to Lithia Springs from Austell, GA in 1977. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and was a loving wife and beloved mother and grandmother. She spent her entire life caring more for others than herself, and was a dear friend to many. Survivors include: Husband, Butch Collins; Son, Rusty (Pam) Collins, Lithia Springs, GA; 4 Sisters, Anne Mitchell, Austell, GA, Helen Allsup,...

Lee Hoyt Pittman, age 89, of Lithia Springs passed away February 16th, 2021. He retired from the state of Georgia, Georgia Building Authority. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. Lee grew up in Whittier Mill Village, Atlanta where he learned to play baseball and became a highly skilled pitcher. Lee was an honorable hard worker. He was selfless, loving and devoted to his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Alice Faye Pittman.; mother, Sally Fox Pittman; father, Willie C. Pittman; brothers, Willie "WC" Carroll AKA Dub and Claude Irvin Pittman. Lee is survived by his sons, Lee Pittman, Joseph Mark Pittman and Jerry Pittman; granddaughters, Amber...

It's with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of William A. Focht, Sr. 81 yrs. of Lithia Springs, Georgia, January 29, 2021. He was born May 6, 1939 in Richmond, In. and was son of the late William A. and Helen Focht. He was a graduate of Purdue University, W. Lafayette, In., receiving his B.S. Degree in Pharmacy, June 1961. A Veteran of the U.S. Army, from 1961 to 1964. He was a Pharmacist for over 50 years, retiring at 72. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Pamela Livingston Focht and children, William A. Focht, Jr. Nanette, Elizabeth A. Focht of Fl. Brian Bumbalough Charlise, Brandi L. Kovach Jason, Britni K. Bumbalough Fianc? Tyrone Wheeler all of Ga. Grandchildren,...

Mrs. Jeannette Moore, known as Jenny to all, our wonderful mom and wife to her husband of 67 years, Art "Bud" Moore. After a 10-day battle of acute pneumonia and diabetes in the hospital, Jenny passed away today, peacefully in hospice care on Monday, January 4th, 2021 at the age of 91. She was a native Atlantan, growing up with 4 sisters, she being the next to youngest. Her passions were many: love for music where she self-taught herself to play the organ and sing, she was an accomplished artist, painting murals in houses when they lived in Charleston as a young couple and oil paintings she did for our house and others. Her talents did not end there, she was an amazing seamstress and made...

Annette M. Rossignol Neugent of Marietta, GA passed away on December 26, 2020 after a battle with numerous health conditions. Annette was born on September 20, 1931, in Providence, Rhode Island. she became a legal secretary. In 1960, she met Naval Officer Charles Neugent. After marrying in 1961, they set off on an adventure of starting a family and traveling around the world. After returning , she worked at Printpack, Inc., in Atlanta, and worked till retirement. Annette was a devoted Roman Catholic. She loved theater and music, and instilled this passion in her children. Her loves were Bridge, gardening, reading, and treating her family to an annual beach vacation. Annette...

Patricia "Trish" Lynne Mitchell, of Dallas, GA went home peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Born in Grand Rapids, Mi, on April 1, 1947. She was adopted at 4 hours old by Conrad "Buzz" and Lynne Larson, who later gave her siblings: Susan Elizabeth Neville and George "Skip" Conrad Larson. She loved animals and cooking for friends and family. She was always someone you could count on when help was needed. She was known to drop everything and hop in the car to be there for those she loved. Her help will certainly be missed. She is survived by her children: Amy Lynne DeHaan, Kimberly Sue (DeHaan) Gengler and her fianc? Tom Flynn, and Kelly Peyton Mitchell; and her grandchildren:...

Mavis Whiteside Murray, age 83, of Temple, Georgia passed away November 1, 2020. She was born in Anniston, Alabama on September 12, 1937, daughter of late Henry Cecil Whiteside and the late Helen Watson Whiteside. She is survived by her sons: Jeff Murray; Mark Murray; Keith Murray and Kip Murray; granddaughter; Lauren Kimbrough Cowan and her husband Will; granddaughter Mavis Murray; grandson Mark Murray and several great- grandchildren; brother: Cecil Whiteside, Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel H. Murray. A graveside Memorial Service will be held at Mozley Memorial Gardens, Lithia Springs,...