OBITUARIES

September 3, 2022

Jack Horner passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 3rd at WellStar Paulding Nursing and Rehab. He was born on September 23rd, 1951 in San Bernardino California to the late Homer and Geraldine Horner. He was a carpenter and a contractor for his entire life. He loved Alabama football and the Atlanta Braves. He was a jokester...

September 3, 2022

Johnny D. Hunt passed away on September 3, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1963 to the late Talmadge Hunt and Virginia "Nicky" Gullett. Johnny was always the one to keep everyone smiling. He knew just the words to say to turn anyone's day around. He loved to joke, make wise comments, and to see a smile. Johnny's greatest...

September 3, 2022

James Louis Webb passed away on September 3, 2022. He was born on May 22, 1938 to the late George and Genevieve Stiffler. James worked in the printing business and retired after 60 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling to Suches, Georgia to the motorcycle campgrounds. While James loved his motorcycles, nothing gave him more pleasure than spending...

September 3, 2022

Larry Earl Collier, 78, of Villa Rica, GA passed away on Saturday, September 3. He was born on September 2, 1944, in Sylvester, Georgia, to Lois and Benjamin Collier. He was a graduate of Young Harris College, Georgia State College, the Georgia Banking School and Stonier Graduate School of Banking. During this time, he met the love of his...

August 29, 2022

Timothy "Timmy" Gene Campbell passed away August 29, 2022. He was born on March 17, 1974 to the late Terry and Patricia Campbell. Timmy had a heart of gold and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He was the leader of Celebrate Recovery for over 8 years and was an amazing person who strived to help others....

August 28, 2022

Garry Townes Leigh passed away on August 28, 2022. He was born on December 22, 1943 to the late Townes Macon Leigh and Mary Alice Leigh. Garry was part of the Army National Guard from 1964-1970. During, he worked for the railroad and then went to the trucking business. After leaving the trucking business, Garry worked as a salesman...

August 28, 2022

Herman Lee Tidwell passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1941, to the late Claude and Emma Brown Tidwell in Douglasville, GA. He worked at Malbon for over 17 years. Herman loved anything to do with cars, especially working on old ones and NASCAR. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking....

August 27, 2022

Margaret A. Newell passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 6, 1944, to the late Rendy and Mary Jenkins, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. She was one of 13 children and lived in several places during her life including, Missouri, Illinois, and Georgia. She worked as a ward clerk for Trinity...

August 25, 2022

Nancy Ann Johnson passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1946, daughter of the late Joseph and Ora Lee Harrison Carlisle in Rome, Georgia. She worked as a secretary for over 25 years. Nancy was a loving mother, granny and a great friend. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by...

August 23, 2022

Tricia Lynn Davis passed away on August 23, 2022. She was born on October 31, 1970 to John Alexander and Charlene Alexander in Murphysboro, Illinois. Tricia worked as a nurse with WellStar for many years and she loved helping and caring for others. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, and friend who was so loved and...

August 21, 2022

Melvin "Pete" Wayne Smith passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1936, son of the late William and Jeanette (Bush) Smith in Keensburg, Illinois. He worked as an Auto mechanic teacher at McEachern High School for 18 years. Pete enjoyed deer and turkey hunting. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mickey...

August 21, 2022

Arthur Rick Blethen passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the age of 77 in his home after a long illness. He was born on February 28, 1945, son of the late Arthur and Lucille (Wiggins) Blethen in Joplin, Missouri. He retired from Human Resources at Lockheed in 1999.

He is survived by his wife of...

August 20, 2022

Barbara Torbert passed away on August 20, 2022. She was born on June 13, 1947 to the late Gordon and Lillian Ray. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Torbert. Barbara is survived by her son, Terry Torbert and his wife Genie, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will...

August 17, 2022

James "Big Joe" Weathington passed away on August 17, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1959 in Villa Rica, Georgia to the late James and Nancy Weathington. Joe worked as a carpenter all his life and had his own business. He was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church in Dallas and he loved his church. Joe loved...

August 13, 2022

Richard "Rick" Raymond Verriest sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on April 19, 1945 in Detroit, MI. He enjoyed an exciting life traveling the world and a quiet retirement for the last fifteen years. Rick had a passion for the outdoors, often sailing in his youth, and later bird watching and tending...

August 11, 2022

John Clark Marsha passed away on August 11, 2022. He was born on November 11, 1946 to the late Lawrence and Norma Marsha. John was a United States Army Veteran who served in Korea. He was also a carpenter who could build anything and he truly enjoyed his work. John was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and when he...

August 10, 2022

Huey Waitcel Turner passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2022. He was born in Burnt Hickory, Ga in 1932 to the late Rilla Lee & Alex Steven Turner.  Waitcel immersed himself in the Christian community for over 60 years.  He served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and Song Leader at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church before becoming a faithful...

August 9, 2022

Wade Donaldson Hobbs Sr. passed away on August 9, 2022. He was born in Hawkinsville, GA on June 20, 1937 to the late Ovid Carl Hobbs and Leah Donaldson Hobbs. He moved to the New Orleans area as a toddler and lived there for a few years before the family moved back to Warner Robbins, GA and then to...

August 8, 2022

Carol Ann Longfellow passed away on August 8, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1951 to the late Glenn and Mary Brooks. Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Longfellow; parents, Glenn and Mary Brooks; and her brother, Joe Brooks. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Longfellow; brother, David Brooks; nephew Nathan Brooks; and grandchildren, Marina,...

August 8, 2022

Caroline Elizabeth Cohran passed away on August 8, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1936 to the late Franklin and Margaret Rogers. Caroline was a faithful member of Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church where she was very involved and loved serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Caroline was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored her family....