Beverly Annette Hester Defnall
Sep 17, 2026
Beverly Annette Hester Defnall, affectionately known as “Nana,” passed away on September 17, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on October 17, 1947, Annette lived a life marked by warmth, creativity, humor, and a deeply generous spirit that left a lasting impression on those who knew and loved her.
A homemaker, Annette made a home not only through care and...
Cecil Humes
Sep 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cecil G. Humes, 65, of Villa Rica, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was born on February 21, 1961, in Jamaica, the son of the late Cleveland Humes and the late Ethel Weir Humes.
Cecil will be remembered as a selfless and extraordinary man whose...
Eugene Nicholas Robish
Sep 15, 2026
Eugene N. Robish, 97, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September
15, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Audrey Schmidt Robish.
Born on December 15, 1928, Eugene was the son of the late John and Mary
(Parvensky) Robish. He grew up in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and attended
Phoenixville Area High School and Alliance College. His strong Byzantine faith was an
important part of his...
Stanley Eugene McGuire
Sep 15, 2026
Stanley Eugene McGuire, 72, of Temple passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1954, the son of the late Homer Walton McGuire and the late Lilly Doris Taylor.
Stanley will be remembered as a man of God and a man of principle, a person whose life reflected faith, conviction, and a...
Karen Etoille Bennett
Sep 15, 2026
Karen Etoille Bennett, known affectionately by her nickname, Toy, passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 53. She was born on January 28, 1973.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Shiver Byce.
She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Bennett; son, Chase (Destiney) Bennett; and father Alvin Byce. Mrs. Bennett is also survived by her siblings,...
Jordan Scott Dagley
Sep 14, 2026
Jordan Scott Dagley, 34, of Tallapoosa, Georgia, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was born September 3, 1992 to Michael Roy Dagley, Jr. and Jana Shea Tietjens.
Jordan will be remembered for the life he built through the work of his hands and the simple joys he treasured most. He was a painter, a calling that reflected patience, effort, and...
Tyree Richard Bayne
Sep 13, 2026
Tyree Richard Bayne, lovingly known as Rice, Dr. Bayne, or Taco Bell, passed away on September 13, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 34. He was born on April 25, 1992, in New York.
His passing leaves deep sorrow in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, while his life remains a lasting source of pride and...
Debra Doris Strickland
Sep 13, 2026
Debra Doris Strickland, known lovingly to many as Debbie and Deb, passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on November 12, 1967 to the late Milford Strickland, and the late Carolyn Lee.
Debra worked in the deli at Walmart, where she was part of the daily lives of many and brought her warm personality to those...
Phil Schillinger
Sep 12, 2026
Carl Phillip Schillinger, affectionately known as Phil, 74, of Carrollton, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Atlanta on June 16, 1952, the son of the late Dawson Frech Schillinger and the late Constance Martin Schillinger.
Phil retired as a plant manager at Sara Lee Bakery where he worked for forty years. He...
Melanie Leigh Gresham
Sep 11, 2026
Melanie Leigh Gresham August 4, 1971 – September 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Melanie Leigh Gresham, who passed away on September 11, 2026, at the age of 55.
Melanie was a quiet, gentle, and loving soul who cherished spending time with her family and her beloved cat, Harley. She enjoyed shopping and...