Griffin Daily News

Mrs. Phyllis Collins Marshall, age 68, of Ormond Beach, Florida, formerly of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Phyllis was born on Sunday, November 16, 1952, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Reverend Raymond Buford Collins and the late Rudyne Martin Collins. She graduated from R.E. Lee High School, received her bachelor's degree at Wesleyan College, where she was a Wesleyan Scholar. She obtained a master's degree at Mercer University and obtained a Specialist in Education Degree at Georgia State University. Phyllis spent numerous years as an educator, first as a teacher and later in administration. She...

Sgt. Michael Todd Thomas, 51, of Thomaston, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services for Sgt. Thomas will be held Saturday, October 2, at 11:00 AM, at Mountain View Baptist Church with Rev. Chet Yates and Dr. Rex King officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in South View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home Friday evening, October 1, from 6 until 8 PM. Sgt. Thomas was born in Thomaston, GA, on November 23, 1969, to George T. Thomas, Jr. and Elizabeth Nobles Thomas. He was a graduate of Upson High School, and served his country in the U. S. Air Force from 1989-1999. During that time, he was...

David Joseph Foy of Griffin, Georgia, aged 78, passed away on September 24, 2021. Dave is survived by his wife, Cheryle Lynch Foy, three children: daughter, Lisa Foy, daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Michael Grimmett, and son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Amanda Foy. Dave also leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Frank Bradley, two step-sons, four grand-daughters, a niece, a step grandson, and two step great-grandchildren. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Ann Foy. Dave will be dearly missed by countless other beloved friends and family. Dave was born in Waterford, New York on August 3rd, 1943. From the time he was a child, he loved and played...

Frank Charles Ladd was born on March 5, 1946 and died on Sept. 17, 2021, in GA. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio to Frank and Eunice (Stough) Ladd. He graduated from Malabar High School in 1964. He served in the US Air Force stationed in Vietnam and England. He married Ann (Leeming) in England where their only child, Mark John, was born. After serving his Country he was a pilot, eventually teaching other pilots. He was a retired home builder and had his own business, Stand Alone Homes; building 5 homes on his own road, plus several others in his Georgia community. He traveled to all 50 States and took his son to 48. He lived an active and full life until 2019 when Alzheimer's slowly but...

Mrs. Mary Patricia "Pat" Wilson Scroggins, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at The Brian Center in Concord, North Carolina. The service will be held at a later date at First Baptist Church of Griffin, Georgia. Born in Newnan, Georgia on December 26, 1937, Mrs. Scroggins was the daughter of the late William Edward Wilson and the late Mary Grace Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Perkins Scroggins. She spent her childhood in Newnan and Fort Valley, Georgia. After graduating from high school, she attended Florida State University, where she obtained a degree in Speech and Drama. While teaching school in Griffin, Georgia, she met...

Jeanette (Castleberry) Chappell died peacefully on Sept. 26, 2021. Born in Thomaston, Ga, Jenny met and married her husband Floyd W. Chappell in Griffin before moving to Atlanta. She was retired from Rich's Dept Store after 25 years. Survivors include daughters Terri and Tami Chappell. Grandchildren Madeline Celida Diaz and Joshua Jeanette Diaz-Lewis (Dace), sisters Betty Strickland and Rella Harrison both of Griffin and daughter-in-law Robyn Chappell. Jenny was preceded in death by her husband Floyd W. Chappell, Sr. and her son Floyd W. Chappell, Jr. A service is planned for September 21st at 1:00 PM St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 1520 Oak Rd SW, Snellville, GA. 1:00 PM Masks will be...

Earle Evans Millican, Jr. (Moose), a sweet and gentle man, died peacefully at Brightmoor Hospice on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 90. Mr. Millican, a lifelong resident of Griffin, Georgia, attended school in Griffin before graduating from Emory at Oxford and Emory University with a degree in journalism. While attending Emory, he met Jane Wheeler from Vero Beach, Florida, and after a brief courtship, they married and moved to Colorado Springs where he served two years in the US Army. Upon returning to Griffin, Mr. Millican joined his father at Millican oil Company then sold the company after some 30 years. Some may remember him for selling real estate for a number of years and...

Jean Ann Zellner O'Neal Jean Ann Zellner O'Neal , 81, of Griffin passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in Forsyth, Georgia on June 15, 1940, Mrs. O'Neal was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Oscar Barnes O'Neal and her parents, Mary Virginia Renfroe and Simeon Holmes Zellner. Jean Ann delighted in sharing her creativity and never shied from running with a theme whether it was in her classroom, any holiday, special occasion, church functions, and even the Little Free Library in her front yard. No occasion was too small to not be special enough for Jean Ann to celebrate it or decorate it! Jean Ann was at her happiest with a glue gun, a flat of annual flowers and a party...

Glenda Jean Espana, aged 78 from Griffin, GA passed away on August 8, 2021. Born into a Christian family, her parents were Joe Griffin and Nettie Ruth Lifsey. Glenda graduated from Griffin High School and attended Tift College graduating with a degree in English. Glena after teaching for two years, she went to work for Delta Airlines in revenue accounting. She retired as supervisor after 30 years of service. Glenda's second career was at Kennesaw State University where she worked in the registrar's office as a Veteran Certifying Official retiring in December 2019. Glenda enjoyed traveling visiting approximately 25 countries. She enjoyed being with family, especially her two grandchildren,...

William Hammett "Fuzzy" Lester William Hammett "Fuzzy" Lester of Sparta, GA passed away at age 85, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Born August 15, 1935, in Edwardsville, AL. William was born to the late Colon Lester and Frances Creel Lester. He was a graduate of Gordon College and on December 24, 1952, he married Eleanor Jeanette Coats. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He moved to Sparta in 1970 working as the local manager for the Georgia Power Company. He retired in 2001 with 34 years with the Southern Company. During his working career he was an active member of local organizations that promoted Sparta and Hancock County. He served as president of the Sparta Hancock...

Mary Howard Robertson "Aunt May", age 77, of McDonough, died on Monday, July 5, 2021. She was born in Lafayette, Georgia to the late James Clyde Robertson and Mary Howard Robertson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Jane Willis. Ms. Robertson is survived by her brother- in-law, Bob Willis Sr.; nephews, Bobby (Julia) Willis, Jimmy (Christy) Willis; grand nieces and nephews, Hallie Elizabeth Willis, Jay Willis, and Mary Catherine Willis. Mary is a retired Henry County Librarian and enjoyed painting and genealogy. She was an avid sports fan, and was well read and knowledgeable on many subjects, and was an "Assoc-Eight" of the...

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Andrews, age 70, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed from this life with a peaceful smile on his face on Monday, June 28, 2021. His parents were Andy and Jean Andrews of North Aurora, IL. Born and raised in Illinois, Joe enjoyed life with his parents, brother and sisters. He attended North Aurora School, West Aurora High School, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Judy Taylor, October 13, 1973. While working as a chemist for Cargill, Inc., Joe and Judy resided in Illinois, New Jersey, then Jonesboro, GA. Joe changed careers in 1981 and became an owner of Cleveland Carpets and...

59, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born in Griffin, Georgia and moved to Florida in 1997. Dee was a loving wife and mother and family was everything to her. She also enjoyed the beach, boating and fishing. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Cesar Augusto Zevallos; sons, Zachary Austin Zevallos and Zane Alexander Zevallos; sisters, Rhonda Pace and Paige Phillips; and her step-father Buddy Peek. Also surviving is her grandson, Jose Victor Sierra, III and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends too numerous to mention. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gail Peek, her father, Larry Pursley and her sister, Lori Kim...

Larry Bennett Spencer, 78 years old of Buford, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Northside Gwinnett Medical Center after a year-long battle with Crohn's disease. (He was a former Griffin resident.) Larry was born on July 17, 1942 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His parents, Robert A and Mary Elizabeth Woodard Spencer, preceded him in death. Larry grew up in Griffin and graduated from Griffin High School in 1960. He went on to graduate from Georgia Military College and then earned his Bachelor's Degree in Architecture at Georgia Tech in 1967. Larry had his own architectural practice for over 40 years in the Atlanta area, Larry B. Spencer, Architect, P.C. Larry is survived by the...

Dr. David Paul Bunnell, 57, of Brookhaven passed away on April 13, 2021 in Tucker after a lengthy illness. Dr. Bunnell was born in Dayton, Ohio to Dr. Paul G. Bunnell and Mrs. Ruth Ann Nicodemus Bunnell on February 15, 1964. He was a graduate of Ayersville High School in Ayersville, Ohio, and earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics at Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio. He went on to earn a master's degree in Theological Studies at United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio, a master's degree in Library Science at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration at the University of Georgia. He spent his entire...

Kathryn Elizabeth Davis Sharpe, 86, of Griffin, GA, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Mrs. Sharpe was born on January 29, 1935 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Charles Edward Davis and Olive Edna Davis. Kathryn co-owned Sharpe-Miller Tax Service from 1987 until 2007. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and breeding dogs and birds. Her life and love for her family and friends will be forever cherished in the hearts of those who knew her. Kathryn Sharpe is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Edward Ray Sharpe Sr. She is survived by her loving sons; Edward Ray Sharpe Jr., James Craig Sharpe, and Dax Taylor Sharpe. No services will be held at the present time.

Jeanelle Goggans Miller, age 79 of Barnesville, passed away at The Coliseum Park Hospital Wednesday evening March 31, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born Wednesday September 3, 1941 in Barnesville, GA to the late Maxwell Anderson & Geraldine Bedsole Goggins. She was a graduate of Gordon Military School and received her BSN from Salem College in WV and a Master's Degree in Nursing from WV Wesleyan. She was employed as the Associate Director of the McIntosh Trail Community Service for the State of Georgia. Jeanelle was a member of The Aldora United Methodist Church and a former longtime member of Pine View Baptist Church where she served as pianist for many years. She...

Mr. David L. C. Sundeen, age 64, of McDonough, Georgia passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. David was born on Saturday, December 8, 1956 in Edmonton Alberta, Canada to the late Richard Kirk and Mrs. Annette Marie-Rose Racine Carlson. Along with his father, David is preceded in death by his grandson, Maverick Christopher Sundeen. He was the former owner of Moore Brothers Paving, a hard worker, and had a fiercely loving heart. David loved spending time with his wife and family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing racquetball, pickleball, and spending time outdoors. He will be missed by his beloved German Shepherd, River. David is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Debra...

Mrs. Annie Mae Banford, age 75 of McDonough passed away February 20, 2021. Mrs. Banford was preceded in death by her husband: Gary Edward Banford, parents: Early Guy and Linda Elizabeth Rodgers and sister: Ola Augusta Grant and she was a member of and the longtime Administrative Assistant of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle. She is survived by her daughter: Amy Bass of Jonesboro, sons: Charles Banford of Jonesboro and Barry Banford of Griffin and brother: Early Claud Rodgers of Dunwoody . Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle with Dr. Joe Arthur officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin. The family will receive...

Mr. Steven Roy Henderson, age 49, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital from complications due to COVID-19. Steven was born on Sunday, August 8, 1971 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Roy Ray Henderson and Dorothy Rose Burford Henderson Kirby. He was a member and Elder of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church. Steven was a history teacher with Eagles Landing Christian Academy in McDonough, Georgia. He was a historian and a huge Atlanta Braves fan. He loved to read and study family history and the Bible. He also loved to be outdoors and adored his family. Steven is survived by his loving wife, April Hobbs Henderson; children, Caitlin...

Montgomery "Monty" Roberts departed this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home after a hard fought two year battle with esophageal cancer. Monty was born July 25, 1935 to the late Elma Mullis Roberts and Lester Nolan Roberts in Griffin, Georgia. He attended Griffin High School where he excelled in football and track. Monty was later inducted into the Griffin Sports Hall of Fame. He was awarded a scholarship to South Georgia College, where he played football for Coach Bobby Bowden and later attended Tennessee Tech. Monty came from a long line of "Coca-Cola Men", including his grandfather, father, brother, uncle, great uncle and cousin. He started his career with Coca-Cola in the...