Obituaries

Oct 8, 2015

Dallas Ray Ledington, age 51 of Cumming died Thursday, October 8, 2015.No service is planned at this time.

Oct 4, 2015

John Thomas Matushefske, age 68 of Marietta died October 4, 2015.He was born on May 6, 1957 to the late John and Lois Matushefske of Delaware.A private burial was held at Powder Springs Memorial Gardens.

Oct 4, 2015

Nora Lee Cobb was born to the late Cleve Cruse and Lela Stone Cruse on November 21, 1934 in Fairburn, GA.She is survived by her Son, Jerry W. (Wife Barbara) Cobb of Marietta, Daughters, Terri (husband John) New of Winston, Angela (Husband Richard) Boatright of Woodstock, Tanya Michelle Cobb of Rome, Grandchildren Courtney Cobb, Torie Cobb, Daniel (Wife Hayley) Cobb,...

Oct 1, 2015

Percy was born in De Sota, LA on April 29, 1929 to the late Collie Buck Isbell and the late Dahlia Frazier Isbell.Percy is survived by his daughter Terry Tyson of Austell, son, Donald Walter Isbell of LA, sister, Treba Okun of TX, grandchildren, Danielle Gallimore, Shane Isbell, Eric Isbell and Samantha Isbell and 7 great grandchildren. He is preceded...

Sep 26, 2015

Laura Maysonet Manning age 56 of Carrollton died Saturday, September 26 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Manning was of the Baptist faith and along with spending time with her family she also loved fellowship and service of the church, most recently Holy Springs Baptist Church in Loganville. Mrs. Manning was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory Maysonet. She...

Sep 26, 2015

Loyd Clifton Lietch, 79, of Atlanta passed away on September 26, 2015. A native of Decatur, and the only child of Erline Greer and Loyd Lietch, graduated from Decatur High School and attended Georgia State University. He was employed at Retail Credit Company (Equifax) for 40 years. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his life...

Sep 22, 2015

Mike Allen Dowda age 59, of Austell died Tuesday, September 22, 2015. He is survived by his 3 children, Forrest Dowda, Melanie Bevil and Matt Higgins; mother, Patricia “Big Momma”; brother, Larry Dowda; sisters, Patricia Dowda and Dianne Wagoner; grandchildren, Kimberly Savatgy and Preston Higgins. He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Dowda. Mike enjoyed fishing, football, hunting,...

Sep 21, 2015

Ricky Bishop, age 63 of Temple died Monday, September 21, 2015 at his residence while under the care of Tanner Hospice Care.He is survived by his wife, Angela Statham Bishop; sister, Brenda Turner of Douglasville; brothers, David Bishop of Temple and Doug Bishop of Powder Springs; several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00 pm,...

Sep 21, 2015

Jane Louise "Crazy Jane" Gray, age 56 of Austell died September 21, 2015.An Atlanta native, she was born on October 16, 1958.She is survived by her loving son, Brian Gray of Austell; mother, Peggy Pierce of North Carolina; sisters, Pam Flowers of Austell, Patti Reece of North Carolina, Shannon Dobbins of North Carolina; two nieces, Samantha Reece and Gloria Waters;...

Sep 18, 2015

Daughters: Kelley Copeland of Douglasville, Kathy Scheu of Barnesville. Sons in law: Donald J. Copeland of Conyers. John R. Scheu of Barnesville Grandchildren Greg & Amber Frey of Colorado Springs, Co. Brandon & Cassie Smith of Griffin, GA Shawn Copeland of Douglasville Ashley Nichols of Perry, GA Chelsea & Jeremiah Brothers of Covington, GA Abigail Cheek of Fayetteville, GA Great...

Sep 18, 2015

Virginia is survived by her daughter's; Rebecca Blond of Powder Springs, Darlene Morris of AL Son, Chet Morris of Powder Springs. sister, Barbara New of AL. Grandchildren; John Blond, Wayne Blond, Chris Giddens, Roby Blond, Tammy Brown, Shane Brown, Frances Brown, Great Grandchildren; Skyla, Harlee, Lyndzi, Haidley and many other loving great grandchildren. Virginia served the city of Austell for...

Sep 18, 2015

Sep 6, 2015

William Edward Scott, Sr, age 65 of Mableton died Sunday, September 6. He is survived by his children, William Edward Scott Jr of Mableton, Bobby Ray Newsome of Austell, Terry Lee Allen Scott of Rockmart and Cassandra Lynn Cook of Lagrange; his brother, Charles Henderson of Conyers, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Scott's body...

Sep 3, 2015

Taylor is survived by her mother Miriam Knight and her father Edward Moore, Jr. sisters, Olivia, Tynisha, Shadeed and Monique. maternal grandparents Joyce O'Neal and Louis O'Neal, fraternal grandmother Ernestine Moore.She is preceded in death by her brother Eldon Lorenza, grandfather's William H. Knight, II and Edward Moore, Sr.. Taylor was 2012 graduate of Central Gwinnett High School where she...

Sep 1, 2015

Miller Richard Wadkins, Jr., age 50 of Powder Springs, died September 1, 2015 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. He is survived by his sister, Angela Wadkins Kennedy and two nephews Brett and Garrett Kennedy of Powder Springs. Atlanta, Georgia native, he was born on August 27, 1965 to the late Nannette and Miller Wadkins, Sr. A Celebration of Life Service will...

Sep 1, 2015

Evelyn Prather age 79, of Douglasville, died September 1, 2015.She was surrounded and supported by the people that loved her until the end. She will live on in the hearts of the lives she touched. We hope you're fishing with Daddy.

Aug 28, 2015

Kevin Dale Cato, age 46 of Johnston, SC died Friday, August 28, 2015.He is survived by his wife, Kristina Bell Cato of Aiken; daughter, Addisyn Belle Cato, sons, Bailey Maxwell Cato, Chase Macklyn Cato, Christopher Edward Cato (wife, Amanda); step-son, Chandler Bell;father, Derial Cato (wife, Marvelle); brothers, Rodney Cato (wife, Ronda), Ronald Connelly, Jr. (wife, Lisa); grandchildren, Cassandra Elise Cato,...

Aug 23, 2015

James Olin "J.O." Leggette Sr., age 88 of Lithia Springs, died Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Powder Springs Transitional Nursing and Rehab.A native of Lake Wales, Florida, James Olin Leggett Sr. was born on June 15, 1927 to the late Olin and Irene Leggette.He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in both the WWII and Korean Wars; upon returning...

Aug 19, 2015

Eddie Leon King, age 65, of Mableton entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing and taking trips to the casino. He is survived by loving wife Lori Stubbs and three sons, Tracie, Kenneth and Travis King. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 20 from 4pm-8pm at Roy Davis Funeral...

Aug 13, 2015

Dorothy Reynolds, age 94 of Mableton died Thursday, August 13, 2015.Graveside service will be held Saturday, 2:00 pm, Westview Cemetery, Atlanta.