Bob Minor

Dec 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Minor 74, of Villa Rica, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born on March 22, 1950, the son of the late Thomas Woodrow Minor and the late Doris Graybeal Minor.

Throughout his life, he was known for his generosity and unwavering support for those around him. He was a caring individual and a devoted team player....

Marvin Dean Mader

Dec 8, 2024

Marvin “Dean” Mader, 63, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1961, the son of the late Marvin Peter Mader and Opal Juanita Brown Mader.

A devoted family man, Dean loved his family immensely and cherished every moment spent with them. He was a loving husband and father to his only daughter. He...

David Jackson

Dec 8, 2024

John David “DJ” Jackson, a beloved son, brother, friend, and community member, age 51, of Villa Rica, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1973, the son of Dianne Massey Jackson and the late Melvin Leroy Jackson.

David was a man of many passions and a heart full of warmth. He was proud to be...

Sherry Jean Townsend

Dec 5, 2024

Sherry Jean Townsend, 71, of Douglasville, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1953, the daughter of the late James Sneed and the late Mary Freeman Sneed.

Sherry was a woman who truly embodied strength and patience, leaving a remarkable legacy through her unwavering dedication to family, friends, and faith.

Sherry's kind personality touched the lives...

LeRoy Chester Brown

Dec 5, 2024

LeRoy “Lee” Brown, 86, of Douglasville, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1938, the son of the late Lloyd George Brown and the late Frances E. Baker Brown.

Lee loved his family immensely and he was a wonderful father. He had a natural talent for building things, and his passion for carpentry was evident...

Melvin Howard Jones

Dec 4, 2024

Melvin Howard Jones, affectionately known as “Mel” and “Coach Jones”, passed away on December 4, 2024, at his home in Powder Springs, Georgia, at the age of 86. He was born on June 30, 1938, in Isle of Wright, Virginia, to the late Mr. James Jones, Sr. and the late Mrs. Gertrude Spratley Jones.

Mel dedicated a remarkable 46 years to...

Lynne Marie Bradshaw

Dec 3, 2024

Mrs. Lynne Marie Bradshaw, 71, of Villa Rica, GA, lovingly known as "Garbo," was born on June 9, 1953, and passed away on December 3, 2024. A dedicated librarian and servant of the public, Lynne shared her love for knowledge and community throughout her life.

She was the beloved wife of Anthony Morris and the cherished daughter of the late Richard...

Dorothy Elizabeth Hamrick

Dec 2, 2024

Dorothy Elizabeth Baggett Hamrick, 96, of Douglasville, was a cherished member of her community and a beloved figure among her family and friends, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born on April 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Howard R. Baggett and the late Willie Dodson Baggett.

Dorothy’s family meant the world to her. She loved...

George Doby

Nov 29, 2024

George William Doby, 86, of Temple, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born on January 14, 1938, the son of the late George Howard Doby and the late Nora Dee Ferrell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

George was a long-time employee of Ford Motor...

Minnie Johnetta Porter Brannon

Nov 29, 2024

Minnie Johnetta Porter Brannon, age 87, lovingly known as “MJ” or “Mama Johnny”, left this world on November 29, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1937, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Mr. John Thomas Porter and the late Mrs. Minnie Bell Charles Porter.

Johnetta grew up with her devoted and close-knit family in both Ellijay, GA and Atlanta, GA....