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Recent Obituaries in Austell, GA
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Austell, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Margaret Ann Jones
Nov 20, 2017
Margaret Ann Jones, 83 of Powder Springs, passed away on November 20, 2017.She is survived by her loving husband of almost 40 years Darrell Jones, sons: Ray and Linda Byrd of Divine TX, Ricky Byrd of Divine TX. stepchildren Steve and Stephanie Jones of Canton, Sheila and Greg Duskin of Erma SC. Brothers: John and Arlene Weems of Cartersville, Kenny...
Marvin Eugene (Gene) Samples
Nov 14, 2017
Marvin (Gene) Samples, 64, of Marietta, GA passed away November 14, 2017.He leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years Doris Samples, daughter Stephanie and husband Russell Bond, sons: Kevin and wife Jaime Samples, Paul and wife Cheryl Eason.sisters: Wanda and husband Glenn Blankenship, Terri and husband Larry Pilgrim. Grandchildren Jordan, Jocelyn, Kenneth and William.Great Grandchildren Colton and Dawsyn and...
Myrtis Brooks Styles
Nov 10, 2017
Myrtis Brooks Styles, 98, of Smyrna, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. Mrs. Styles was born September 24, 1919 in Forsyth County, GA to Claud and Ethel Brooks. As a Presbyterian minister’s wife for over 71 years, she stood beside her husband, Walter, as he pastored churches in North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia until his retirement in 1981 at which...
Milton Travis Dixon
Nov 8, 2017
Milton Travis Dixon, age 94 of Mableton, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his residence.He is survived by his two children, Preston Dixon and Angela Christine Fuller. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Jordan Dixon.No services are planned at this time.
Wonia Mae Lindsey
Nov 7, 2017
Wonia Mae Lindsey, age 85 of Thomaston died Tuesday, November 7, 2017.She is survived by her daughter, Latrice Lindsey of Thomaston; son, Raymond Lindsey of Thomaston.The family will receive friends on Saturday , November 18, from 10 am until 1:00 pm.Funeral service will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2017 at Roy Davis Funeral Home Chapel.
Linn Francis Durbin
Nov 5, 2017
Linn Francis Durbin of Smyrna passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 11, 1929, the son of Howard and Ottie (Linn) Durbin. He is survived by his sons, Linn Durbin of Tampa, Joe Durbin of Smyrna and Mike Durbin of Atlanta; daughter, Mary Durbin of Atlanta, and five grandchildren. Mr. Durbin...
Charles Avery Dills
Oct 31, 2017
Charles Avery Dills, age 83 of Mableton, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He is survived by his wife, Sarah Jane Dills; sons, Tony Dills of Cave Springs, Michael Dills of Acworth, Karl Dills of Acworth, Hunter Dills of Mableton, Tommy Sanders of Austell, Paul Sanders of Winder; daughters, Karlene Dittrich of Woodstock, Becky...
John Bruce Land
Oct 29, 2017
John Bruce Land, age 72 of Lithia Springs died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital.He is survived by his wife, Molly Davis Land; sons, Tony Land of Douglasville, Jack Land of Douglasville, JJ Land of Powder Springs; daughter, Melanie Dalon of Lithia Springs; brother, Larry Land of Lithia Springs, Ronnie Land of Austell, Kenny Land of Norcross, Keith...
John Marion Walker
Oct 24, 2017
Chief Master Sergeant John Marion Walker, age 80 of Woodstock, died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.He is survived by his wife, Margie I. Walker; son, David Cain of Abbyville, SC; daughter, Crystal (Thomas) Southerland of Warner Robins; grandchildren: Steven Cain, Travis Cain, Shelley Belknap, Hunter Southerland; great grandchildren, Lily Cain, Ada Cain, Gabby Cain; sister, Sarah Ramsey,...
Johnie Laverne Hamilton
Oct 19, 2017
Johnie Laverne Hamilton, age 76 of Mableton, died in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Tranquility Wellstar Hospice.She is survived by her son, Steve Hamilton of Mableton; daughters, Rebecca Bonds of Mableton, Brenda (Jack) Brown of Powder Springs, Teresa (David) Cribb of Hiram; sister, Evelyn Stephens of Mableton; brother, Frazier (Pat) Mitchell of Austell; 9 grandchildren,...
Ronnie Val Mcginnis
Oct 18, 2017
Ronnie Val McGinnis was born on October 2, 1970. He died on October 18, 2017 at 47 years of age.He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren along with working on his cars.He is survived by his 5 children: Jason McGinnis, Ashely McGinnis, Brittany McGinnis, Josh McGinnis and Catlin Mcginnis; 7 grandchildren; 4 brothers, John McGinnis, Charles McGinnis, Joe MacGinnis, Matt...
Cora Jane Abreo
Oct 17, 2017
Cora Jane Abreo, 71 of Locust Grove, passed away in the presence of family October 17, 2017. She is survived by her daughters: Cristal and husband Mike Haygood, Sophia and husband Larry Lunsford, her son: Joel Morris and wife Donna. Cora is also survived one brother: Michael Black and 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. A visitation will be held at...
Darrell Queen
Oct 12, 2017
Melvin Darrell Queen, 60 of Cartersville, passed away October 12, 2017.He is survived by his daughters Priscilla and husband Dan Newman of Villa Rica, Sylvia and husband Terry McBurnett of Dallas, GA, Amanda Queen Perkins of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sister, Theresa Griggs of Spring Hill, TN, brother Hugh Queen of Stockbridge, GA; grandchildren Urijah, Jackson, Eliora, Brayden; and his niece...
Marvis Hunter Bullard
Oct 11, 2017
Marvis Hunter Wilkins Bullard, age 96 of Lithia Springs died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 11, 2017.She is survived by her loving family: son, Jerry Neal Wilkins of Marietta, daughter, Diane Richmond of Lithia Springs; 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm...
Daniel Ray Gillstrap
Oct 7, 2017
Daniel Ray Gillstrap, age 60 of Austell died Saturday, October 7, 2017 at his residence.He is survived by his wife, Joan Gillstrap; son, Daniel Gillstrap of Austell; daughter, Julie Price of Austell; sister, Junnett Hutchinson of Florida; 3 grandchildren: Ayla Worrell, Danielle Gillstrap, Marshall Flemings. "Danny" was an auto mechanic, used automobile saleman, loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral service...
Brandon Lee Bohanan
Oct 5, 2017
Brandon Lee Bohanan, age 35 of Hiram died Thursday, October 5, 2017.
Robert Earl Tippens
Oct 5, 2017
Robert "Bobby" Tippens, age 81 of Douglasville died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a tremendous battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Robbie Lockhart Tippens; children, Sherri Tippens, Terri and husband Dewitt Cade, Buddy and wife, Diane Tippens, Vickieand husband Lanny Yarbrough; sister, Nell and husband Artis Eidson;...
Sherdell Taylor
Oct 4, 2017
Sherdell Taylor transitioned peacefully at home inMarietta, Georgia on October 4, 2017.Mr. Taylor was born on September 21, 1941 in Mounds, Illinois to Ella Mae King and Doil Taylor.As a youth, Mr. Taylor sang in the youth choir at the Seventh Day Adventist Church.He accepted Christ and was baptized in 2001.He moved to Battle Creek, Michigan when he was a...
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