Obituaries

Mar 20, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Bennie Griggs on Friday, March 20, 2026. Bennie Griggs was born on Monday, July 24, 1950.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Sewell Mortuary Chapel.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sewell Mortuary.

Sewell Mortuary is honored...

Mar 19, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Jeanette Caldwell on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Jeanette Caldwell was born on Wednesday, May 24, 1944.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 12:00 p.m. at Sewell Mortuary Chapel.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Sewell Mortuary.

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Mar 18, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Mary Caldwell on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Mary Caldwell was born on Thursday, December 14, 1944.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity CME Church, 77 Trinity Street, Warm Springs, Georgia.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m..

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Mar 14, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Johnny Gordon on Sunday, March 14, 2026. Johnny Gordon was born on Sunday, November 2, 1952. 

Arrangements are pending by Sewell Mortuary.

Mar 10, 2026

Henry Lawrence Holder was born on September 16, 1952 to Flora and Henry Holder

who preceded him in death. He had two sisters, Imogene Holder and Janice Puckett,

and two brothers, Rev. James (Darlene) Holder and Matthew Holder, who also preceded

him in death.

He graduated from Booker High School in Lamar County. He was a dedicated Deacon at

Grace Paradise Fellowship Baptist Church.

The sunset...

Mar 7, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Johnnie Hall, age 78, on March 7, 2026. Johnnie was born on July 4, 1947.

Funeral Service The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Sewell Mortuary Chapel.

Viewing A public viewing will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026,...

Mar 1, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Helen Jenkins on March 1, 2026. Helen was born on February 11, 1939.

Funeral Service The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Hook Street Church, located at 110 Hook Street in Fort Deposit, Alabama.

Viewing A public viewing will take...

Feb 16, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Charles Edward Varner on February 16, 2026. Charles was born on February 10, 1950.

Funeral Service The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM at New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, Georgia 30222.

Viewing A public viewing will take place on Sunday,...

Feb 11, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of James Edward Hall on February 11, 2026. James was born on December 24, 1958.

Funeral arrangements for James Edward Hall.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 19th, at 2:00 p.m. at Sassie Grove, 100 Carl Williams Road, Senoia, Georgia 30276.

Sewell Mortuary is...

Feb 7, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Patricia Ann Domineck on February 7, 2026. Patricia was born on July 30, 1960.

Funeral Service The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Newnan, Georgia.

Viewing A public viewing will take place on Wednesday, February...

Jan 28, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Cleveland Hill III on January 28, 2026. Cleveland was born on August 4, 1954.

Funeral Service The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM at White Oak Grove Baptist Church, located on Gordon Road in Senoia, Georgia.

Viewing A public viewing will...

Jan 9, 2026

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Henrietta Ogletree on Friday, January 9, 2026. Ms. Ogletree was born on April 30, 1943.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at New Springfield Baptist Church, Greenville, Georgia 30222.

Public visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 5:00...

Dec 30, 2025

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Sylvester Sherman Sr. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Mr. Sherman was born on Monday, July 22, 1935.

Arrangements for Mr. Sylvester Sherman Sr.

Public viewing will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sewell Mortuary.

The funeral...

Dec 26, 2025

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Eunice Jean Mitchell on Friday, December 26, 2025. Ms. Mitchell was born on December 23, 1944.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sewell Mortuary Chapel.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until...

Dec 12, 2025

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Deborah Thompson on December 12, 2025. Deborah was born on March 26, 1962.

Funeral Service The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive AME Church in Newnan, Georgia.

Viewing A public viewing will take place on Sunday, December 21,...

Dec 5, 2025

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Cynthia Blount on December 5, 2025. Cynthia was born on June 13, 1969.

Funeral Service The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Sewell Mortuary Chapel.

Viewing A public viewing will take place on Friday, December...

Nov 23, 2025

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Joanne Williams on November 23, 2025. Joanne was born on October 12, 1953.

The Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, Georgia.

Visitation will be at Sewell Mortuary In Grantville Friday, November 28, 2025 from 4:00...

Nov 21, 2025

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Roosevelt Render on November 21, 2025. Roosevelt was born on October 30, 1956.

There will be a graveside service on November 26, 2025, at 11 AM at Red Oak Grove Baptist in Gay, GA.

Viewing will be on November 25, 2025, from 4 to 6 PM at Sewell...

Oct 26, 2025

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Reginald Leroy Byrd, age 53, on October 26, 2025 (born March 28, 1972).

Arrangements: Funeral service will be Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Senoia, GA.

Visitation will be Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:00–7:00 PM.

Reginald Leroy Byrd was...

Oct 23, 2025

Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Elaine Hamilton, age 71, on October 23, 2025 (born March 15, 1954).

Arrangements: Funeral service will be Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 4036 Corinth Rd Newnan, GA 30263.

Viewing will be Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:00–7:00 PM at Sewell...