Griffin Daily News

Mrs. Margaret Louise Tidwell Dix, age 82, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Navicent Hospice. Margaret was born on Thursday, April 25, 1940, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Eugene Clifford Tidwell & the late Christine Worthington. Margaret was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. Margaret loved her grandbabies. Margaret is survived by two daughters, Angela Collier & Sharon Taylor, both of Griffin; grandchildren, Misty Johnson of Macon, Krystal Castillo of Loganville, Jennifer Long of Greenville, Daryl Collier of Griffin, Timmy Boggs of Barnesville; brothers, Thomas Tidwell &...

Mr. Clayton Troy "C. T." Smith, 58, of Griffin, GA, died Friday, August 12, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 19, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Mr. Smith was born in Waycross, GA, on September 11, 1963 to Tina Smith and the late William David Smith, Sr. He was self-employed as a pilot escort vehicle driver and was an excellent vocalist and guitarist. He had performed with several bands including Brother Smith, Hip Shakers, and Ex Presidents. In addition to his father, Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a brother, Sean Smith. He is survived by his mother, Tina Smith of Fernandina Beach, FL; two sisters:...

Regina "Gina" Darlene Harbin, age 63, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late William Ronald Doty and Violet Jean Freeman Doty. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Ronald Crawford McKemie. Regina is survived by her husband, Franklin Harbin; daughters, Allison (Stewart) Esary; Tori McKemie; grandchildren, Seeley Esary, Carter Esary, Katy Esary, Ray Hammock, Kenzie Landers and EJ Landers; sister, Ronna (Tim) Moore and special friend Monica Hammock as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. The family request that In lieu of flowers, please donate to...

Our aunt, Ruth Stanton Flanders, is busy telling her many stories to a whole new audience. For years,we heard, often many, many times, the adventures of her tomboy youth in Macon Georgia. The storyof Uncle Bob proposing to her, on one knee in a church choir loft, brought tears to our eyes. The manyadventures they shared traveling throughout the world were a definite part of her repertoire. Theirtravels became more frequent after their retirement from RESA in Griffin Georgia, where they hadlived most of their lives, when they bought a large motorhome and found new places - and old - toexplore in the US. There were many stops in Wisconsin to visit family, any time they were near family- and by...

Lexington - William "Bill" Marvin Parrish, 88, entered into rest on Thursday July 28, 2022. Bill is husband of Judy S. Parrish. He is the father of Lisa Ann Parrish (Peter) of Middlesex, VT, Jeffrey William Parrish of Ballentine, SC and the late Daniel Christopher Parrish. He is the stepfather of 2, grandfather of 4, and great grandfather of 2. Bill is the brother of the late Donald E. Parrish and uncle of 2 nieces. Bill is a veteran of the U.S. Army. A graveside service will be at 4:00 PM Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Bethcar Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors performed by the U. S. Army. The family request in lieu of flowers for memorials to Bethcar Baptist Church,...

Lester Luvin Freeman of Forsyth, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. Visitation will be Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Forsyth First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Benny Tate. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin, Georgia. Lester was born in Forsyth, Georgia on July 5, 1932 to Luvin Guy Freeman and Ruby Mae Wooten Freeman. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and later served in the Georgia National Guard. He was an avid fan of the old-style country music and especially blue grass. He was a true southern gentleman who...

Christal Lee Brannon Calhoun was born 4/28/1950 and died at age 72 on 6/23/2022 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Jerrell P. Calhoun at age 69, on 8/24/2016 after 49 years of marriage. Christal leaves two grown children, Clint Calhoun and Sonya Calhoun Wilson (Rodney) and 5 grandchildren, Brandy Calhoun McCraw (Tom), Jay Calhoun, Andrew Yeomans (Jennifer), Logan Hernandez, and Courtland Hernandez. Christal had also been blessed with 8 great grandchildren, Mayson Yeomans, Marquis Simmons, Bella Pangallo, Riley Yeomans, Chandler Hernandez, Payton Hernandez, Norah Hernandez, and Tucker Hernandez. Christal has 9 siblings,...

Larry Jackson Coleman, age 79, of Ellenwood, Georgia, passed away on June 18, 2022 at Piedmont Henry Hospital. He was born in Griffin, Georgia to the late Herman Bill Coleman and Ruby Bunn Coleman. Larry was a graduate Georgia Military College, where he played baseball. After graduating, he went on to serve our great nation in the United States Army. Later, he began his career with Delta Airlines and retired in 1995 at the age of 52. Larry enjoyed the outdoors and spent time doing things he loved like fishing, golfing, and hunting with is dad. Mr. Coleman is survived by his daughter, Lisa Christy; son, Richard Coleman; five grandchildren; sisters, Glenda Wall and Nancy Owens; and a large...

Mr. James Clifford Stanton, Jr., age 61, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. James was born on Tuesday, January 24, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James Stanton Sr and the late Wynell Price Stanton. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy James Stanton. James enjoyed flea markets, antiquing, yard sales, fishing, gardening, and the ocean or any body of water. He took pride in his extensive Coca-Cola collection and his 1940 Chevy Coupe that he called Sunshine. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and he loved the Lord. James is survived by his children, Donald Pope and Suzanne, Leslie Vaughn and William, Contance...

Tascar Williams, Jr, 95, of Largo, Florida passed away on May 28, 2022. Tascar was born in Albany, Georgia in 1927 to Tascar Sr. and Claudia Garrett Williams, and was the oldest of their two children. Tascar enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served his country with pride. Tascar earned his undergraduate degree in Music Education at Georgia Teachers College and his Master in Music Education from the College of Education/Department of the School of Music at the University of Georgia in 1959, and his Specialist in Educational Administration from UGA in 1970. He remained an avid Bulldog fan the rest of his life. In addition to playing professionally in dance bands, his first job was teaching...

Mr. David Boyd Goss Jr, of Newnan, formerly of Griffin, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born October 20, 1937, in Experiment, GA to the late David B. Goss, Sr and Myrtle Rose Tolbert Goss. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Rebecca Angelyn Johnson Goss. Boyd grew up in Griffin, GA, and was a graduate of Griffin High School. After high school, he joined the US Navy where he was stationed in Guam. He was also a proud graduate of Georgia State University, where he received his Bachelor's degree while working full time at IBM. Boyd is survived by his children, Andrea Campbell, David Goss III and his wife Amanda, and...

Rock Hill - Audrey Ann Butler, advocate, artist, gardener, friend, and person of inextinguishable light died on March 21, 2022 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, at age 56. Cancer had met its match in her, and she fought hard but ultimately succumbed. As an attorney focusing on adoption and elder law, Audrey sought to bring a measure of justice to anyone in need. She was creative, artistic, and kind. Her garden was her masterpiece, a canvas that spread life and light. Audrey was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 7, 1965, and grew up in Griffin. She graduated from West Georgia College and the University of Georgia Law School. She was a District Attorney and then became the youngest US Attorney...

Dick was born March 4, 1947 to Alyn R. and Martha Miller Jones in Griffin, GA. He attended Griffin schools and Georgia State University. He was a general contractor in Griffin until he moved to Savannah in 1986, where he was a commercial contractor. He is survived by his sister Judy Brewer (Lewis) of Griffin, his brother Walter Jones (Linda) of Newnan, his children Scott (Kim) of Griffin, Jennifer (Bobby) Sanderlin of Richmond Hill, Laura (Chris) Adams of Rincon, Jessica (John) Patton of Savannah, and grandchildren Robby and Jacob Sanderlin, Henry and Sara Jones, Charlotte and Baby Patton, and nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Dick Jones will be held at a later date.

Bobby Joe Thacker, Jr. 55, of Woodbury, GA formerly of Griffin, GA passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, GA. Mr. Thacker was born October 11, 1966 in Griffin, GA the son of Bobby Joe Thacker, Sr. and Betty Bullard Thacker. He was a Pest Control Technician with Griffin Termite and Pest Control. He was a man of faith and attended Rock Springs Church in Milner. Bobby loved to be outdoors whether camping, hunting, or fishing. He was a family man and loved spending time with his wife and children. He loved working on his home in the Cove and collecting guns in his spare time. He adored animals and loved caring for his many chickens. He was preceded in...

Mrs. Rebecca Anne Fossett Batchelor, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at The Woods Assisted Living Center in Griffin, Georgia. Anne was born on Monday, October 2, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana to the late John Howard Fossett and Katherine Lee Fossett. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, V. T. Batchelor, Sr.; son-in-law, Steve Underwood; siblings, Barry Fossett, Marcia Wright, Connie Troncalli, and Karen Turner. Anne was a very outgoing woman; she never met a stranger. She was a master gardener in her own right and was known far and wide for her precious day lilies. Anne was a longtime teacher in Butts County, and Spalding County schools as well as...

Jason Frank Eady, age 41 of McDonough, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 18, 2022 at his residence. Jason was born in Riverdale, Georgia on July 27, 1980 to Albert and Ann Marlene Hamlett Eady. His mother, Marlene Hamlett Eady, preceded him in death. Jason was a member of the House of Prayer Deliverance Center and Owner/ Operator of Eagle's One Landscape. He was also an avid fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide and was often seen sporting a Paul "Bear" Bryant iconic black and white houndstooth hat and matching tie during their games. He is survived by his wife, Robleda Connell Eady; children, Leslie J. Eady, Corporal Abdul Mohammad, Nisir Muhammed; father, Albert Eady (Linda Schmutzler);...

Dr. Robert Laverne Cook, age 96, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday February 17, 2022. Dr. Cook was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, a son to the late Perry and Norma Wilson Cook. Dr. Cook was a Chiropractor in Griffin, Georgia and was a member of the Griffin First Baptist Church. Dr. Cook was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in World War II. In addition to his parents, Dr. Cook was preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Patton Cook. Survivors include his daughter, Darlene Parrish of Gainesville; grandchildren, Jennifer Pirkle and her husband Andy of Gainesville, Bill Parrish and his wife Sandy of Portland, OR; four great grandchildren, Jordan, Sumner, Lily and Trey also...

Mr, Johnny Blevins Wagers, age 79, of Rome, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Redmond Regional Hospital, following a long illness. Mr. Wagers was born on September 7, 1942, in Clemens, KY. He attended Lily High School, where he played football, basketball, and ran track. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force at 17 years old. He had two tours of duty in Vietnam and Turkey and traveled all over the world. Prior to enlisting, he met his soon-to-be wife, Jean Wagers. She purchased him his first guitar and her father taught him how to play. This would begin his lifelong love of music. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Johnny became employed at...

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Tatterson Landers, age 82, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. Carolyn was born on Sunday, January 7, 1940, in Glasgow, West Virginia to the late Lawrence Lemoin Tatterson and the late Pauline Shenefield Tatterson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James Albert "Jim" Landers, III; son, James Alan "Buddy" Landers; and sister, Janet Price. Carolyn was a member of Rock Springs Church where she served on the Women's Missionary Society and the children's nursery for many years. She was a longtime owner of Carolyn's Ceramics in Jackson. Carolyn is survived by her children, Lisa and Leon Couey; Laura Perdichizzi; son-in-law,...

William Rufus "Bill" Bryant, age 79, passed away on January 5th, 2022 of congestive heart failure at The Landing of Bogart Assisted Living Facility. He was born at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA on September 6th, 1942 to Rufus Henry Bryant and Beatrice Elna Speir Bryant. Mr. Bryant is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Arlis Bryant, and sisters Jeannine Nash, Rheba Keller, Anita Waldrop and Julia Bryant. Bill was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He proudly served his country in the Army Corp of Engineers in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. He enjoyed a long career as a commercial and industrial electrical contractor in the Atlanta area,...

Doug McDowell age 78 of Peachtree Corners, GA passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 1:00PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Griffin, GA Doug was a native of South Carolina and retired from EMS as a Vice-President. He was an avid HAM radio operator and had a love of photography and drawing. Doug will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Cheryl McDowell; his children, Bernard McDowell, Suzanne Garrison (Scott), Robin Davis (David), and Neeley Borden (Mark); and grandchildren, Ellie McDowell, Ava McDowell, Bailey Garrison, Keenan Garrison, Drew Davis...