Obituaries

Feb 25, 2023

Edward Thomas “Eddie” Woods, Sr. age 91, beloved husband of Jacqueline “Jackie” Woods for 69 years, died peacefully in his home on February 25th in Atlanta, Georgia.

Son of the late Dennis Matthew Woods and Florence Saunders Woods.  Preceded in death by his brothers William “Bill”, Dennis, James “Jimmy”, and John “Johnny” and his sisters, Ellen Woods...

Feb 23, 2023

Yongsak Grayson, 58, of Dallas, Georgia passed away at home on February 23 after suffering from Early Onset Alzheimer’s.  He was lovingly known as Kak.

Kak was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1962 in the Township of Nai Mueng, District of Muang Ubolrachathani, Province of Ubolrachathani, Thailand.  Kak arrived in the United States October 1975 post Vietnam...

Feb 21, 2023

Joshua Daniel Ware passed away in Kennesaw, Georgia on Tuesday February 21, 2023.

Joshua was preceded in death by his loving parents Daniel and Robbie Ware, and is survived by his beloved wife, Eleni Zacharogianni Ware, whom he was married to for 22 wonderful years, his 17-year-old son Samuel Joshua Ware; and his loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins,...

Feb 21, 2023

James Lee Rizik

09/08/1950 - 02/21/2023

James (Jim) Lee Rizik, 72, of Newnan GA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 21st 2023 after suffering a ruptured aorta dissection.

He was born September 8th 1950 in Osaka, Japan to Albert Callaway and Reiko Fujita. His name at birth was Yoichi Fujita / Jimmy Lee...

Feb 19, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Alfred Yarger, age 93, entered eternal rest on February 19th at his home in Acworth, GA. He was born July 20, 1928 in New Lexington, Ohio.  He was survived by his wife of 63 years; Marilyn Ragas Yarger. Tom and Marilyn had known each other since childhood and were married in 1958 at their families’ home church,...

Feb 18, 2023

In Loving Memory

Retired MSgt Delmar “Glenn” McEver of Villa Rica, Ga passed away of natural causes on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the age of 76.  He is survived by his wife Linda McEver, daughters Julie McKinney (Brad McKinney) and Janet Nichols (Brent Nichols), grandchildren Jake and Sarah Nichols, Sabrina Alley, Kaitlyn Archibald, Jared McKinney, and...

Feb 14, 2023

Ann Vella Berry was recalled to her creator on 14 February 2023 after a long and loving life. She was born on 27 March 1927 to her parents John and Madeleine (Rueger) Vella, joining her loving older sister Madeleine (to be Dressel in marriage).

Ann was Baptized 17 April 1927 at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal...

Feb 13, 2023

William Newton Rutherford, 72, beloved spouse, father and grandfather departed this life 02/13/2023 at his home. He was a long-time resident of Lithia Springs, GA born to JT and Ethel Rutherford on 05/15/1950. William, fondly known as Bill, Buck, Buster (and a few other names) grew up in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from O’Keefe High School in Atlanta in...

Feb 11, 2023

Tony William Edge, age 69 of Acworth Georgia passed away Saturday February 11, 2023 in his home.  He was born July 1, 1953.

Tony was cherished by his family and friends.  He is survived by his mother Loretta Edge Muecke, James Muecke his sister and care-giver Joann Shirley his brother in law Richard E Dacus, his niece...

Feb 9, 2023

Austin L. Owen, age 28, of Hiram Georgia passed away Thursday February 09, 2023. He was born May 14, 1994.

Austin was much loved by his family and friends. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Kerri Hollingsworth; sister K. Brooke Owen; grandparents Jack and Barbara Hollingsworth aunt Andrea Pearson; uncle Brad Pearson; cousins, Christian...

Feb 7, 2023

Linda Susan McNamara age 73 of Acworth, GA passed away at home on 2/7/2023, after a long illness, with loving family by her side. Linda was born 11/17/49 in Elyria, OH and then moved to Cleveland, OH, where she was raised. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Lorraine and Frank Bailey.

Linda loved spending...

Feb 7, 2023

Gary Hands, 68 of East Point GA passed Tuesday February 7, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra Hands, his sister Renee Sandefer. He is also survived by his stepchildren Dexter Wright Sr., Chenzeria Wright, Rashard Wright Sr. (Paulette). He was affectionately called Papa by his grandchildren and great grandchildren: Twynecia Bolton, Dexter Wright Jr , Aikheem...

Feb 4, 2023

Tina Reynolds Acrey, 45, of Rome, Georgia, passed away on February 4th.

Tina was born on April 15th, 1975 to Denis and Gloria Chastain in Rome, Georgia. After graduating from Armuchee High School in 1993, she went on to study Psychology at the University of Phoenix.

Anyone who met Tina, knew how much she loved...

Feb 3, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Shane Cornwell, of Rydal, GA, passed away at his home February 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Cartersville, Ga, July 24, 1970. He was the son of late Sandra B. Heath Cornwell and Jimmy (Joan) Cornwell.

He is survived by his loving wife Shay Cornwell, his children Joe (Savannah) Cornwell,...

Jan 31, 2023

Mark Anthony Whitten passed away on January 31, 2023, at the age of 74. He died after a long battle of illness resulting from Agent Orange exposure in the military.

He is survived by his wife Sandi Whitten, daughters Amberly Keefer and Paige Whitten, son Brandon Whitten, step-son Sean Kramer and his grandchildren Alex and AvaDella Keefer,...

Jan 27, 2023

Wyatt C Phillips, 85, of Taylorsville, Ga passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at his residence.

Born in Oconee, SC, he was the son of Coats L Phillips and Zelia Marie Thrift.

He was a veteran of the Korean War and lived his life as a Truck Driver and was a well known member of...

Jan 24, 2023

Karin Miller, age 77, passed away Thursday, Jan 24th at Lee County Rehab in Leesburg Ga.

Karin was born Oct. 5, 1941, in Frankfurt Germany to her mother Erna Oswald and her father Paul Oswald.

Karin came to Albany, Ga in 1970 and became a United States citizen. She worked various jobs which included school...

Jan 23, 2023

Charles A. (Charlie) Phillips, Jr., age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 23 at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Ga.

Charlie was born on July 17, 1943, in Charleston, W. Va. to his mother, Mildred Harper Phillips. His father, Charles A. Phillips, Sr., passed away prior to Charlie’s birth. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in...

Jan 21, 2023

Richard Fitzsimmons, of Monroe, NY, passed away on January 21, 2023. He was 67.

Richard was born the eldest sibling of 4 on June 1, 1955 to the late Richard and Yvonne Fitzsimmons, in Yonkers NY.  He graduated from Monroe Woodbury High School after the family relocated to Monroe.  Rich went on to study at vocational trade...

Jan 20, 2023

Julie Ann Peterson (nee Gilbrook) passed away January 20, 2023 at the age of 45. She was preceded in death by her father, John Gilbrook. Born on January 15, 1978 in Weymouth, MA to loving parents Mary (Roach) Gilbrook and John Gilbrook. Julie was a proud graduate of Lassiter High School. She was a long time employee of Truist...