Joe Venoy Carnes

May 6, 2024

Joe Venoy Carnes “Baby Carnes”, 84, of Villa Rica, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1939, the son of the late Joe Fred Carnes and the late Lois Wix Carnes.

Joe dedicated many years of his life as an engineer with the Ga Dept. of Transportation. His hard work and dedication have left a...

Willard Maxwell Davidson, Jr.

May 5, 2024

Mr. Willard Maxwell Davidson, Jr. , 73, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Mr. Davidson was born June 12, 1950, the son of the late Willard Maxwell Davidson, Sr., and Wanda Lindsey Davidson. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Marty Davidson, and his sister Jenny Wickham.

Survivors include his wife, the former...

Blanca Isabel Rodriguez

May 4, 2024

Blanca Isabel Rodríguez, edad 66, de Douglasville, falleció el 4 de mayo de 2024. Nació el 1 de agosto de 1957, en Sensembra, Morazán, El Salvador - hija del fallecido Santos Argueta y la fallecida María Inez Benítez.

Blanca llevó una vida llena de amor y devoción hacia su familia. Tenía un lugar especial en su corazón para sus seres queridos...

Janice Doss Phillips

May 4, 2024

Janice Doss Phillips, 75, of Temple, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. She was born on August 28, 1948, the daughter of the late James Marion Doss, Jr., and Faye Thompson Phillips.

One of Janice's greatest joys in life was her family, particularly her three granddaughters whom she adored beyond measure. She poured her heart into creating beautiful memories with...

Mary Ann Taylor

May 4, 2024

Mary Ann Taylor, age 90, passed away on May 4, 2024. She was born on January 24, 1934, in South Carolina, to the late Mr. Mayfield Copeland and the late Mrs. Leila Stone Copeland.Mary was a beloved homemaker known for her loving nature. She was a devoted wife to her beloved late husband, James. Mary's family was at the center...

Shelia Hamby Bell

May 3, 2024

Shelia Hamby Bell, 71, of Villa Rica, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1952, the daughter of the late Quinton Franklin Hamby and the late Nira Goodson Hamby Mathis.

Shelia loved her family immensely, especially her grandchildren. She owned The Groomers Place in Villa Rica for several years, demonstrating her love for animals. Not...

Hubert Jackson Jones, Sr.

May 3, 2024

Hubert Jackson "Jack" Jones, Sr., age 81, known affectionately as "Dada" and “Beulah’s Corndog Man” passed away at his home on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1942 in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Mr. Hubert Jesse Jones and the late Mrs. Maybell Newsome Jones.

He was a pillar of the community, dedicating himself to various organizations...

David Clifton Cantrell

May 3, 2024

David Clifton Cantrell, age 89, known affectionately as "Curly," passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born on October 20, 1934, in Georgia, to the late Mr. David Andrew Cantrell and the late Mrs. Isabel Jones Cantrell.During his time on earth, David forged a career at GMC as a talented body man and manufacturer, showcasing his skills and dedication....

Claude Dewey Gerald

May 2, 2024

Claude Dewey Gerald, 77, of Temple, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born on September 12, 1946, the son of the late Harvey Wallace Gerald and Claudie Virginia Dunn Gerald.

He loved Georgia Tech, NASCAR, and his animals. He worked as a machinist for many years and he served as a deacon at Friendship Baptist Church of Atlanta....

Darryl Smith

May 2, 2024

Darryl Smith, 79, of Villa Rica, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1945, the son of the late Ullen Felton Smith and Pauline Hatcher Smith.

Darryl was a member of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for many years, where he enjoyed the men’s prayer group Pray for the Nation. He was a long time...