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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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Helen Mae Deming
Mar 8, 2012
Helen Mae Deming, age 83 of Smyrna, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her family.She is survived by her children, Tim Deming of Smyrna and Nancy Jones of Powder Springs; grandchildren, Amanda Mahs of Douglasville and Matthew Jones of Douglasville; great granddaughter, Raegan Mahs of Douglasville. Helen Mae Deming, a native of Douglas County, was born...
George Sizemore
Mar 4, 2012
George Fredrick Wayne Sizemore 65, of Powder Springs died Sunday, March 4 at Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Mount Paran Church 2055 Mount Paran Road, NWAtlanta, GA 30327.
James Lee Boardwine
Feb 29, 2012
James Boardwine, 67, of Mableton is survived by Virginia Ray,Children, Penny Santiago, Anthony Boardwine, Tammy Jenkins, Linda Turner, Pamela Lindbergh, Susan, Lisa Buice, Robert Ray, Sr., William Lindbergh. sisters, Loaraine, Virginia, Glenda, Debbie and Candy, brothers Sammy and Billy. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Fannie Queen Hurst
Feb 27, 2012
Fannie Lee Queen Hurst, age 91 of Lithia Springs died Monday, February 27, 2012 at Tranquility Hospice.She is lovingly survived by sons, Randall Hurst of Lithia Springs, Kenneth Hurst of Lithia Springs; daughter, Deborah Hurst Crofts of Douglasville; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; brother, Carl Queeen of Florida. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 pm until 8...
Shelia Elaine York
Feb 26, 2012
Shelia Elaine York born May 29, 1947, died early Sunday morning February 26, 2012 from an almost 3 year long battle with colon cancer. Shelia was only 64 years old at the time of her death. She is survived by her sister, 2 brothers, 2 children and 8 grandchildren.She was always surrounded by her family and loved her grandchildren more...
Howell Lancaster
Feb 25, 2012
Howell Lancaster, age 87 of Mableton, died Saturday, February, 25, 2012 at Tranquility Hospice.He was born on February 23, 1925 to the late J.M. Lancaster and Grace McDowell Lancaster in Alexandria, AL. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Denise Reece Lancaster. Mr. Lancaster was employed by the city of Atlanta as a traffic engineer.A graveside service is planned for...
Gertrude Braswell Causey
Feb 23, 2012
Gertrude Cordelia Braswell Causey was 89 when she died on February 23, 2012.She is survived by her daughter Janie (John) Foster of Lithia Springs,grandchildren, Betty Loadman of Lithia Springs, Sherry Edwards of Lithia Springs, Richard Foster. great grandchildren Natasha Williams, Joshua Edwards, Sydney Loadman, Buddy Loadman and Cameron Foster, great great grandchild, Jason Edwards, Brother-in-law J.C. McCall, many Nieces and...
Helen Hope Beck
Feb 22, 2012
Helen Hope Beck 76, of Ballground, GA died Wednesday, February 22 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 25 from 11 a.m. until the service begins at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Smyrna.
Sue Ellen Butt Mcelroy
Feb 17, 2012
Sue B. McElroy, age 63 of Austell, died Friday, February 17, 2012 after an extended illness.She is survived by her loving daughter, Kim Munoz and husband Matt of Lithia Springs; son, Scott McElroy and wife Kristen of Douglasville; mother, Annie Mae Butt of Austell; sisters, Ann B Clegg and husband, Rev. Cecil Clegg of Douglasville, Kay Morris and husband Chet...
Debra Joyce Butler
Feb 9, 2012
Debra Joyce (Tucker) Butler, 59, of Lithia Springs, Ga., went home to Heaven on Feb. 9, 2012. Debra lived a fulfilling life devoted to her career in the medical field, and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Robert Tucker, Jr and Carolyn Joyce Johnson; her husband David Butler, Sr; and her grandson, Harley David Butler....
Teresa Simpkins-Bannister
Feb 3, 2012
Teresa Simpkins-Bannister, age 43, of Lithia Springs, GA passed away Friday, February 3rd, 2012. She was born July 17, 1968 in Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Gary Simpkins, Sr. and mother, Ida Victoria Hartley. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Kyal Bannister; brothers, Terry Gene Simpkins, and Samuel Gary Simpkins, Jr; daughters, Brittany...
Bertha Irene Edins
Feb 1, 2012
Bertha Irene Edins, age 78 of Villa Rica, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her residence.She is survived by her husband, Junior Edins; sons, David Strickland and Bobby Strickland both of Villa Rica; sisters, Charlene Bruns of Lithia Springs, Martha "Susie" Taylor of Dallas; brothers, Guy "Ed" Davis of TX, Ronnie Taylor of Dallas; 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Owner...
Rita Ann Munter
Jan 24, 2012
Rita Ann Munter, age 91 of Mableton died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Tranquility Hospice, Austell.She was born in Iowa on Friday, January 30, 1920 to the late John and Theresa Mickels.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold G. Munter, Sr. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 5 pm...
Jimmy Darrell Baugus
Jan 20, 2012
Jimmy Darrell Baugus 64, of Atlanta died Friday, January 20 at Hospice Atlanta. He is survived by daughter, Heidi Baugus of Atlanta and son, Blake and wife, Carrie Baugus of Atlanta; sisters, Joanne and husband Paul Jones of Lithia Springs, Connie and husband Danny Jones of MO; brothers, GaryBaugus of MO, Billy and wife Patsy Baugus of Mableton, S.L. Baugus...
Dorothy Louise Traylor
Jan 20, 2012
Dorothy Louise Traylor, affectionately known to many as "MaMa", age 78 of Austell died on Friday, January 20, 2012 at her residence.She is survived by her loving family; daughters, Susan Johnson of Austelll and Phyllis K. Winslow of TN; sister, Mary Ann Sheriff of CA; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5 pm...
Dusty Jane Wilson
Jan 14, 2012
Dusty Jane Wilson, age 65 of Mableton died Saturday, January 14, 2012.She is survived by her husband, Wayne W. Wilson; daughters, Tammy Wilson, Lisa Regeler; sons, Michael Wilson, Barry Hall; brother, Harry Lewis; sisters, Marcia Madeline of Bronson,FL, Gina Schooley. A celebration of life service will be held 7 pm Friday evening, January 20, 2012 at Roy Davis Funeral Home...
Jeff Wilbanks
Jan 6, 2012
Jeffrey Glen Wilbanks 46, of Mableton died Friday, January 6th at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Jeff is survived by his loving wife Tracy Brown Freeze; Step-children Ana Gowers of Woodstock, Joshua Gowers of Woodstock and Charles Freeze of Mableton; Siblings Vivian and her husband Glenn Whitehead of Cumming, Terry Wilbanks of Austell and Wendell Wilbanks of Austell; and several nieces and...
Paula Adiene Weghorn
Jan 6, 2012
Paula Adiene Weghorn of Douglasville was born July 26, 1939 and passed away January 6, 2012. She is survived by her sons Doug Weghorn and Randy Weghorn; daughters, Pam Stone, Debbie and her husband Daryl Sokol; half-sister, Rosemarie McCubbin, and grandchildren, Olivia Stone, Hudson Stone, Ramon Weghorn, Rayna Weghorn, Tori Sokol, Mason Sokol and Megan Polanski. Mrs. Weghorn retired from...
John Russell Ickes
Dec 31, 2011
John Ickes, 69, of Dallas, is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Debborah, daughter Melissa Goggins of Dallas, sister Arlene Pfaff of Akron, OH, granddaughter Hannah Goggins. Mr. Ickes retired after many years of service at Lockheed.He enjoyed drag racing.
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