Obituaries

Dec 21, 2025

Ursula Johnson passed away December 21, 2025, after a long life. Born Ursula Schubert in Hamburg in 1935, she spent her childhood during WWII and post-war Germany. She didn’t really like to talk about those years very much. Apprenticed as a hairdresser at 14, she took her trade and emigrated to the United States in 1960, first in Houston, Texas,...

Nov 16, 2025

William H Jones, of Acworth Georgia age 88 passed away Sunday morning November16th 2025. He was born June 15 1937 in Colmar Ky, son of William Jones Sr. And Grace Jones.  William is survived by Priscilla his wife of 64 years, brother Bo Jones of Middlesbrough KY, son Keith Jones, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren . He is preceded...

Feb 16, 2025

Ephraim "Sonny" Burrell, age 85, of Decatur, Georgia, passed away February 16, 2025.

Born November 24, 1939, in Demopolis, Alabama to Frank and Sarah Burrell, Ephraim embarked on his adult life's journey at the age of 17, first moving to Mobile, Alabama, then to Chicago, Illinois, before finally settling in Toledo, Ohio in 1959. Ohio became his new home, where his...

Jan 27, 2025

It is with incredible heartache that we announce the passing of Debra Marie Overbey on January 27th, 2025 at only 67 years of age. She was surrounded by family in her final moments at Redmond Medical Center in Rome, GA.

Known to most as Debbie, she was born March 14th, 1957 in Elmhurst, IL to Millicent Scott (Cvitichonin) and Lloyd Scott....

Jan 8, 2025

Zenie Joyce Brooks Hanie  Age 84 of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Wednesday January 8,2025.  Joyce was born April 9,1940 to Mildred and Luther Coggins.  Joyce was of Christian faith and a member of the Church of Christ in Douglasville, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia.  Joyce was a homemaker and Mother of 4 children. She is predeceased by husband John David Hanie...

Jan 8, 2025

Laraine, a dedicated caregiver and devoted daughter, passed peacefully on January 8, 2025 following an extended illness. 

Laraine is survived by her sisters; Dianne (Ed) Ramer of McDonough and Beth Meeks of Auburn, Georgia; two nieces; Kimberly James (Bryan) and Amy Meeks. One nephew Paul Meeks and one great nephew Kasen James. In addition, she is survived by her maternal aunts;...

Dec 16, 2024

Mary Martin Jenkins, a devoted friend, loving wife, and fiercely independent spirit, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on August 1, 1949, Mary embraced life with adventure, laughter, and a deep kindness that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Ernee, as she was affectionately known to everyone, was preceded in...

Dec 6, 2024

Julius Andrew Burt, age 60, passed on December 6, 2024. He was born December 31, 1963 to James Andrew and Ellaweas Burt in Flint, Michigan. Growing up he was also known as “Ju”, and “Ju Ju”. He attended Flint Public Schools including Doyle, Kennedy, and Walker Elementary (where he attended honor classes two days a week with childhood and lifelong...

Nov 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Suzanne Elaine Blake, on Thursday, November 14, 2024.  

She passed in peace, surrounded by her three children, Timothy, Daniela, and Paul. While we are in mourning, we also find comfort knowing that she is now free of pain, unshackled from the hardships of life, and sitting for...

Jul 16, 2024

Janet Carol Felter Haeberle, resident of Sugar Hill, GA and former longtime resident of Saint  James, Long Island, NY, passed away on July 16, 2024, aged 77. She was the loving wife  of the late Paul Franklin Haeberle and is survived by her daughter Jennifer H Burke-Shelton and  son Matthew Haeberle. She was a beloved grandmother to Ashlyn Burke...

Jul 8, 2024

Tanner A Ewing, 26, of Douglasville GA formally of Beckley WV, passed away on July 8, 2024.

Born Jan 23, 1998 to James (Jay) E Hawley and Christina M Rose Richardson.

Preceded by: mother Christina, grandfather James Hawley, and uncle Stevie Rose. Survived by: father James (Christa), step father Joshua, grandmothers Denise, Cheryl & Edith,...

Mar 28, 2024

Henrietta Williams Holmes passed away on  March 28, 2024 in Rockdale County Ga.

Sunrise: October 16, 1942

Sunset: March 28, 2024

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Jan 29, 2024

Eloisa Seoane was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She left this world on January 29, 2024 at 83 years old.  She was married to her husband of 60 years, Cesar Seoane on September 14, 1963.  Together they had 5 children:  Yvette, Victor (Tracey), Myriam, Natalie and Sandra (Paul).  She was proud of and loved her 8 grandchildren: ...

Dec 8, 2023

Barbara L Haney passed away after a short illness on 12-8-23, she was 87 years young. She was a lifelong resident of Bartow County Georgia.

She was a member of the New Covenant Church of Cartersville. She liked to spend time outside soaking up lots of sunshine. She was a passionate gardener and loved to bake lots...

Nov 15, 2023

Nicole Summers, born on May 5, 1981, was granted her entrance into the gates of heaven on November 15, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her final days were spent in her home in Rossville, GA, surrounded by so much love. Nicole touched so many people in her memorable 42 years of life.

To many, Nicole’s...

Oct 26, 2023

Susie Owsley

July 17, 1947–October 26, 2023

Susie Mae Cooks/Washington was born on July 17, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Rosia Jones and Alex Washington. She was the youngest of five siblings by her mother. She was a basketball cheerleader and graduated in 1967 from Arlington High School in Arlington, IN. Susie attended Indiana State...

Oct 6, 2023

William David Baker was 61 years old when passed away on 10/06/2023 to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. He was born 11/30/2023 in Falling Water tn. He went to Falling Water Elem., then to Red Bank High. There he boxed and ran track.

After school David went to work as a brick and block mason. He...

Sep 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Linda Patricia Johns Strawn

July 2, 1970 – September 29,2023

Linda Patricia Johns Strawn, 53 years old, of Fairburn, GA, passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2023, in Atlanta, GA.Linda was born on July 2, 1970, to Paul Adkisson Johns, Jr. and Elizabeth (Betty) McDade Johns in East Point, GA. After...

Sep 19, 2023

Alfred Anthony Gibson was born on October 5, 1943 in Miami, Florida to Samuel & Ruth Gibson. Not long after he was born, they moved to the “Big Apple”, New York, and decided to reside in Brooklyn.Alfred (AL) was the oldest of 8 children. During his school years Al was very athletic and enjoyed sports and was accomplished track...

Jun 7, 2023

Born September 16, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia, Vivian George was the first daughter and third child of Zillie Mae Beasley and Julius Dorsey, Sr.

Family was extremely important to her, and she absolutely adored being the sister of the late Julius "Boot" Dorsey, Jr., George Kelly Dorsey, Gregory Lee Dorsey, and Geraldine Dorsey Brown.

Vivian...