David Raymond Elliott
Feb 16, 2026
David Raymond Elliott, 67, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1958, the son of the late Morris Elliott, Sr. and the late Roseanne Elliott Baker.
David leaves behind a legacy of kindness, community service, and unwavering faith.
David dedicated over 40 years of his life to the role of Bindery Operator, where...
Maryanne Eva Martin
Feb 16, 2026
Maryanne Eva Martin, 78, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on February 1, 1948, the daughter of the late Edgar Yoxtheimer and the late Mattie Bell Yoxtheimer.
Maryanne dedicated over 40 years of her life to the noble profession of healthcare, serving as a compassionate and devoted Healthcare Giver and Nurses Assistant. Her gentle...
Geraldine Ivey Cole
Feb 13, 2026
Geraldine Ivey Cole, 93, of Douglasville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1932, the daughter of the late Willie Lee Ivey and the late Mary Clistie Broadwater Ivey.
Geraldine was a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose nurturing spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. As a devoted homemaker,...
Joseph Earl Nichols II
Feb 10, 2026
Joseph Earl Nichols II, 82, of Carrollton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1943, the son of the late Joseph Earl Nichols Sr. and the late Thelma Mildred Clay Nichols.
Joseph was a truly a remarkable person, whose caring nature and giving spirit touched all those who...
Justin Douglas Withers
Feb 8, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Justin Douglas Withers, age 35, of Douglasville, GA. He was born May 4, 1990, in Yuba City, CA, and was son of Cheryl A. Withers and the late Douglas B. Withers.
Justin is remembered by his sister Melissa Rutledge and brother-in-law, Kenneth Rutledge, along with their three children: Sadie, Everett and Madison. He...
Evie Geneva McCollum
Feb 4, 2026
Evie Geneva McCollum, 88, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. She was born on May 11, 1937, the daughter of the late Willie E. Todd and the late Evie Lee Harris Todd.
Geneva dedicated 26 years of her life to serving the public through her work with the United States Postal Service. Her commitment and reliability made...
Sylvia Grace Shipp Thompson
Feb 2, 2026
Sylvia Grace Shipp Thompson, 80, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born on January 26, 1946, the daughter of the late Fred Shipp and the late Virgie Mae Jarman Shipp.
She lived a life characterized by warmth, love, and selflessness, leaving behind a legacy of compassion that touched all who had the privilege to know...
Betty Jean Holtzclaw
Feb 1, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jean Smith Holtzclaw, age 85, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Betty was born in Douglas County and lived in Douglasville for most of her life. A mom to four, she worked several years for AT&T and its affiliates and later became a co-owner and working partner of C&V Sign Company with her husband.
Survivors include her children, Diane Hester...
Frankie Jean Norris
Jan 31, 2026
Frankie Jean Norris, 93, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1932, the daughter of the late Vernon N. Ashley and the late Kate G. Duke Ashley.
Throughout her life, Frankie was known for her vibrant personality and her zest for the simple pleasures that life offered. She found joy in the...
Sharon Kay Speak
Jan 31, 2026
Sharon Kay Edwards Speak, 81, of Douglasville, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1944, the daughter of the late Lt. Colonel Eugene Bissel Whaley and the late Amy Alliphair Mitchell Whaley.
She was a devoted nurse and she dedicated her career to caring for others at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, where her compassion...