Obituaries

Dec 7, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Summers passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

She was born to late John and Lily Mae Bolden on December 29, 1936.

Mary loved horses and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She was a good cook and loving person. Mary was a strong woman, she battled with a kidney disease for over 12 years.

Dec 4, 2022

Rev. Joel Rodriguez, 60 years old, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on December 4, 2022, surrounded by his family after a brief hospice at-home care.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Dorcas Rodriguez, his parents Salvador and Fredesvinda Rodriguez, and by his two sons: Joel (Joey) Rodriguez Jr (wife-Jessica),...

Dec 1, 2022

Irene Caldararo age 71, of Powder Springs, passed away December 1, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Louis; daughter, Lisa Kerley; son, John (Tiffany); daughter-in-law, Kimberly; brothers, John Deckert and Billy Deckert; sisters, Anita Barbuto and Maureen Gravely; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and...

Nov 29, 2022

The Scoby/Henry family is saddened to announce the passing of JoAnn Louise Scoby-Henry. JoAnn passed onto  her next great journey on November 29th, 2022. JoAnn was born in the small village of Sparta, Michigan, located just outside of Grand Rapids February 25 of 1939. The Scoby clan made the great move to Alaska in 1945 where she was part of...

Nov 27, 2022

Rowland Newell “Buz” Carros Sr., age 90, of Douglasville, passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2022. A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Buz was the proud patriarch of a large and ever-growing family. He married the love of his life, Florence Elizabeth (Bleyer) Carros in 1964, and together they raised eight children: Sharon (Larry) Clemmons,...

Nov 18, 2022

Halis Tufan age 63, of Douglasville, passed away on November, 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Debra; daughters, Holly and Emily; sister, Sale Ucuz and brothers, Haluk, Nuri and Mutlu. He is preceded in death by his parents, Durmus and Aysen. Mr. Tufan was a professional soccer player in Turkey and the Netherlands before moving to the...

Nov 18, 2022

Justin Mullins age 36, of Flowery Branch, passed away November 18, 2022. He is survived by his mother, Darlene Mullins; sons, Jase (9) and Cooper (10 months);brothers, Josh Mullins, Jared Mullins and Joey Mullins and fiancé, Mackenzie Jackson. He is preceded in death by his father, George Mullins III and brothers, Brad Bailey and Jimmy Bailey. Justin's greatest joy...

Nov 15, 2022

Freddie Green December 23, 1933 – November 15, 2022 Freddie Green, 88 of Mableton passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She is survived by her sons, Perry Green (Patsy) of Douglasville, Rick Green (Kathy) of Carrollton, daughter-in-law, Janet Green of Douglasville, grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Bryan, Stacy, Lee, Michelle, Krissy and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her oldest...

Nov 6, 2022

Virgil Andrew Lovinggood was born in Dallas, GA on January 5, 1970.  He left us on November 6, 2022.  Andy was the most thoughtful, generous husband, brother, uncle, or friend anyone could have.  He loved to talk and always had a funny story and a great sense of humor.  Andy loved sports, and enjoyed football, tennis, golf, Nascar and...

Nov 5, 2022

Shirley Smith age 71, of Dallas, passed away November 5. She is survived by her daughter, Debra (Marlin) Overholser; mother, Betty Anderson; grandchildren, Christy Smith, Kenneth Smith, Tina Smith and Amanda Archer and 16 great grandchildren with another on the way. She is preceded in death by her father, Claude Anderson Sr. and brother, Claude Anderson Jr. In her...

Oct 31, 2022

James Willard Tumlin, 101 of Lithia Springs, Georgia went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 31, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn Tumlin, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Willard was born March 8, 1921, in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Tech...

Oct 30, 2022

Eugene “Gene” Jackson Cronan 60 of Villa Rica passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 10, 1962.

Gene loved his Harley, riding it and hanging out with friends. He enjoyed helping people, he was a Master Electrician by trade. He also enjoyed NASCAR, Football, Ga Bulldogs and the...

Oct 26, 2022

Frank Geers Sr. age 85, of Canton, passed away Wednesday, October, 26. He is survived by his daughter, Frances (Kenneth) Grier; sons, Frank Jr. (Tammy), James, John and Michael (Brittany) and many grand and great grand children. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lucy Geers and brother, Jack. Mr. Geers honorably served in the Army...

Oct 26, 2022

Barbara Joe Crone Queen, 79 of Powder Springs, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Billy Queen; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Sherri Queen of Gray, GA; grandchildren, Finn Queen and Colin Queen; step-grandchildren, Chris Compton and Nick Compton; sister-in-law, Pat Crone, and other in-laws, Eula Mae Brown, Jack Queen, Gladys Newton,...

Oct 25, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wayne Morris passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

He was born May 16, 1948, to the late Walter and Martha Morris.

Bob enjoyed bowling,was an avid reader, and he enjoyed cooking. He was an Elder and led worship service at Midway Christian Church. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and friend....

Oct 19, 2022

Ralph J. Booth Jr. a resident of Ellijay, Georgia in Gilmer County. He passed away at home Wednesday morning Oct. 19 2022, he was 75. Funeral services will be held at Roy Davis Funeral Home. Family will receive  friends Oct. 24th from 4-8 pm. A service will be held Tuesday Oct. 25th at 2 pm in Roy Davis Chapel...

Oct 3, 2022

Mark Clinton Bruns age 62, of Lithia Springs, Georgia passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 surrounded by his 3 children. He was born at Fort Bragg, North Carolina on May 9, 1960, to the late Robert and Charlene Bruns. Mark was a loving father and doting Papa. He loved to hunt and spend time with his family. He enjoyed...

Sep 27, 2022

Danny Eugene Beck age 73, of Lithia Springs, passed away September 27. He is survived by his children, Kendrick (Melissa) Beck,  Keith (Keri) Reynolds, Rhonda (Steve) Sutton; brothers, Roger Beck and John Beck, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his life long friend Ray Griffin. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn and sister, Mickie Guiton....

Sep 22, 2022

Thelma Lee Camp age 92, of Lithia Springs, passed away September 22. She is survived by her son, Michael Vickery; brother, James Bell and grandchildren, Gina Windsor and R. Michael Jr.. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold Cochran and Benson Bell. Ms. Camp enjoyed gardening and playing guitar. In her earlier years, she was in a...

Sep 18, 2022

David Eugene Emmett passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022.

He was born on June 13, 1958, in Georgia to the late Garry Emmett and Betty June Railey.

He is survived by his wife Agnes Emmett, his daughter Samantha Emmett and her partner Terrell, his siblings, Garry Emmett his wife Teresa and their son Carson, Stanley...