Obituaries

Aug 30, 2016

Miss Adaline Belle Velez-Raines, infant daughter of Jessica Raines and Richard Vega of Mableton, Georgia passed away on August 30, 2016.

Aug 29, 2016

Rex Curtis Canup Jr, age 55 of Lithia Springs died on Monday, August 29, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.He is survived by his sister, Christine Howard of Lithia Springs.He is preceded in death by his parents, Rex Curtis Canup Sr. and Martha Brand Canup.The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm at...

Aug 26, 2016

Belinda Ann Ford of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on August 26, 2016 at the age of 62.Mrs. Ford was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1954 to Robert Chastain and Betty Spurlin.Mrs. Ford’s greatest love was her family, expanding it time and again by adoption.In her spare time, she enjoyed riding horses, spending time in the mountains and taking cruises.Mrs. Ford...

Aug 26, 2016

Kathy Ann Wyton, age 69 of Powder Springs died Friday, August 26, 2016, at her residence. She was steadfast in her faith and was a member of Lithia Heights Baptist Church. Kathy Ann was born in Atlanta, GA. She supported her husband of nearly 52 years in his musical career and was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to...

Aug 25, 2016

Jimmy Williams, 63 of Dallas, died Thursday, August 25, 2016. He is survived by his son, Tommy Williams of Dallas; sister, Karen Duffy of Austell; granddaughters, Carley, Courtni and Megan Williams, all of Dallas; nephews, Steven, Keith, Cameron, Robbie and Austin Duffy, all of Austell. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at...

Aug 25, 2016

Houston Vandiver, age 30 of Villa Rica, Georgia died August 25, 2016.He is survived by his daughter, Aubrey Marie Vandiver; mother, Benita Vandiver of Villa Rica; sisters, Miranda Smith of Harlem, Nancy Jones of Douglasville, Alaina Vandiver of Temple; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, September 3, 2016...

Aug 22, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" Penney, age 73 of Douglasville in Paulding County died at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 22, 2016.She was born in Lake Wales , Florida to the late Ray and Margaret Powell.She is survived by her husband, Lloyd E. "Gene" Penney; son, Craig Penney of Powder Springs; daughter, Laura Moody of Douglasville; brother, Donald...

Aug 17, 2016

Mr. Harvey Eugene Anderson of Mableton, Georgia, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on August 17, 2016.Mr. Anderson was born in 1931 in Marietta, Georgia to William & Lucille Anderson.Mr. Anderson spent his career in a job he truly loved—selling cars.When he wasn’t selling cars, you could find him feeding the stray cats around the car lot.In...

Aug 15, 2016

Bertha Francisca Mendoza Billings, age 66 of Smyrna died on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.She was a native of Juarez, Mexico - born on February 17, 1950 to the late Luis and Bertha Mendoza.She is survived by her husband, Darrell Newt Billings and daughter, Marcella Billings.

Aug 13, 2016

Gabriel B. Long, 71, of Newnan, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at his home. He was born on January 9, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ned Buchner Long and Margaret Geisler Long.He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Katherine. A graduate of Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois, he worked for 35 years in the...

Aug 10, 2016

After cremation, no services are scheduled.Please send all expressions of sympathy directly to the family.

Aug 6, 2016

Aug 5, 2016

Jerry Gene Waters, 75, of Marietta, died August 5, 2016.He is survived by his ;loving wife of 58 years Gloria Echols Waters, sons: Larry Waters of Marietta, Tony Waters of Powder Springs, David Waters, Michael Waters and Gary Waters all of Marietta, sister, Susie and husband Don Torstrick of Douglasville and granddaughter Jacqueline Waters of Powder Springs. Many nieces and...

Aug 5, 2016

Oliver Devan Mitchell passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on August 5, 2016 after courageously battling cancer.Mr. Mitchell was born to James and Vera Estelle Mitchell in 1948.He leaves to cherish his loving memory, a daughter, Sarah (Timothy) McMichen of Temple, Georgia; three step-sons; and a host of family, friends and neighbors.During Vietnam, Mr. Mitchell proudly served...

Aug 4, 2016

Mrs. Flora D. Wilkerson of Austell, Georgia passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on August 4, 2016 at the age of 94.Mrs. Wilkerson is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest & Lettie Mae Duke; her siblings; her sons, Ronnie Michael Wilkerson and James Ernest Wilkerson; and a son-in-law, Paul Dennis Little.She leaves to cherish her loving...

Aug 4, 2016

Ernest M. Pope, Sr, 90 of Douglasville, GA died August 4, 2016.He is survived by his daughter, Karen Pope Reinagel of Douglasville. Sons: Ernest Marvin Pope, Jr. of Carrollton, Lewis (Richard) Pope of Villa Rica. 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.Many nieces and nephews.Mr. Pope is a WWII veteran and a member of the Teamsters Local 728 but most...

Aug 2, 2016

Levi (Don) Hicks, Jr. 79, of Douglasville passed away on August 2, 2016.He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rhonda Hicks, daughter Akisha Allstot, sister, Rita Holland of Brookwood, AL, brother, Gary Hicks of Carrollton, GA sister's in law Velma Hicks and Chris Hicks of Heflin, Al, granddaughter Sarah Young, great grandchildren Levi Young and Sammy Young....

Aug 2, 2016

Dorothy "Dot" Lee Newton, 81, of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.She was born in Atlanta, GA on January 9, 1935 the daughter of the late Lee Henson and the late Josie Lucille Henson. Dorothy was a hard working woman who loved her family and her children.She worked at Davis Brothers Cafeteria where she enjoyed serving others.She was...

Aug 1, 2016

Edwin James Wilson, 65 of Fulton County, Georgia, passed away at his residence Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born May 14, 1951 in Dublin, Georgia and was the son of the late Robert Lee and Marjorie Hobbs Wilson and beloved grand parents, Mary Lucille (Honey) Arnold and Walter Allen Hobbs, Sr. Ed is survived by his cousins, Kathy L....

Jul 30, 2016

Ms. Patricia C. Blevins of Lithia Springs, Georgia passed away on July 30, 2016 at the age of 77.Ms. Blevins was a member of the Eastern Star.In addition to being a doting grandmother, she enjoyed watching the night sky and studying astronomy.Her family will always remember her delicious vegetable soup.Ms. Blevins is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence &...