Bill Hembree
Jan 15, 2026
Bill Hembree, of Winston, Georgia, passed away on Thursday morning, January 15, 2026. Born on March 8, 1966, in Villa Rica, Georgia, Bill lived a life marked by leadership, service, and deep dedication to his family and community.
Bill was a proud graduate of Douglas County High School in Douglasville, Georgia, Class of 1984. During his senior year, he served as...
Doris Yates
Jan 21, 2026
Birdie Doris Yates, 94, of Lithia Springs, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1931, the daughter of the late Ezzie and Priscilla Smith.
At the age of twenty-two, Doris married the love of her life Gordon, and together they built a beautiful family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family,...
Richard "Rick" Don McKinnon
Jan 21, 2026
Richard Don McKinnon, 71, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1954, the son of the late Clyde T. McKinnon and the late Hazel Stroope McKinnon.
Rick loved his family dearly. He was a proud graduate of Louisiana Tech University. His passion for music found its roots during his college years when...
Frantz Bozeman Lipsey
Jan 20, 2026
Frantz Bozeman Lipsey, 87, of Temple, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1938, the son of the late Paul Lipsey, Sr. and the late Gladys Bozeman Lipsey.
Frantz brought joy and light to everyone he encountered throughout his life. He moved to Douglas County in 1987 and he opened Hydro Irrigation Systems. Frantz...
Karlyn Ann Tyson
Jan 19, 2026
Karlyn Ann Tyson, 35, of Winston, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1990, the daughter of Robert and Lynn Tyson and sister of Matt Tyson.
Karlyn brought light into the lives of everyone she knew with a joyful heart and her infectious laugh. She had a fierce love for her family, always making...
Nina Renee Sanders
Jan 18, 2026
Nina Renee Huggins Sanders was a woman of grace, intellect, faith, and unwavering compassion whose life reflected a deep commitment to service, justice, and community, she lived a life marked by Born in Harlem, New York, on May 15, 1939, as the only child of Mr. Carl Huggins and Mrs. Thelma Huggins, Renee’s life journey reflected both breadth and depth...
Thomas Franklin Latimer
Jan 16, 2026
Thomas Franklin Latimer, 83, of Villa Rica, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born on December 15, 1942, the son of the late Franklin Latimer and the late Frances Waller Latimer.
Tommy lived a life characterized by kindness, and a passion for learning. Tommy attended Georgia Tech and later, he dedicated many years of his career to...
David Lamarr Schuber
Jan 16, 2026
David Lamarr Schuber, 74, of Lithia Springs, GA, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1951, the son of the late Herman M. Schuber and the late Elizabeth C. Farr Schuber.
David led a life marked by service, craftsmanship, and an unwavering love for his family and friends.
David proudly served in the United States Marine...
Jimmy Wayne Perkins
Jan 14, 2026
Jimmy Wayne Perkins, 86, passed away on January 14, 2026, in Rome, Georgia. Born on April 29, 1939, in McComas, West Virginia to the late Woodrow Perkins and Mildred Tibbs Perkins.
Throughout his esteemed career, he made significant contributions to the world of golf course design, leaving his mark on numerous landscapes through his thoughtful and creative approaches. His work was...