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Hazel Brown Jackson

Hazel Brown Jackson

Oct 14, 2015

Hazel Brown Jackson was born April 8, 1941 to the late Robert Lee and Jessie Mae Brown. Hazel was reared in a Christian home and joined the Jehovah Baptist Church in Grantville, Georgia. Later, she joined Rocky Mount Bethel Baptist Church where she served faithfully as an active member of the Usher Board.

Hazel received her early...

Felton Lee Nelson

Felton Lee Nelson

Sep 30, 2015

Mr. Felton Lee Nelson was born to the late Jack and Louvera Nelson on April 1, 1945 in Heard County. Felton departed this life on September 30, 2015.

He was a very loving and caring person and father who loved God and his family.

Felton was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Annie...

Dovie Jean Whitehead

Dovie Jean Whitehead

Sep 29, 2015

Dovie Jean Whitehead departed this life Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia after a brief illness. She resided at the Warm Springs Nursing Home,Warm Springs, Georgia.

The daughter of Morgan and Jannie Whitehead, she was born August 17, 1954 in Harris County (Shiloh, GA).

A joyful and happy person who loved...

Ricky Davidson Grier

Ricky Davidson Grier

Sep 21, 2015

Ricky Davidson Grier was born February 7, 1959; he was the tenth of twelve children born to the late William, Jr. and Christine Grier.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents William, Jr. and Christine; brothers Geroge Jerome "Butch", William Louis "Nick", William III "Bo", Greg, Donald and Michael; one sister Ann.

Ricky was...

Desmond Byrd

Desmond Byrd

Sep 16, 2015

Desmond Rashon Byrd, affectionately known to his classmates as "Big Byrd", was born November 8, 2000 to the proud parents Reginald and Darlene Byrd of Senoia, Georgia. He attended Mt. Venus Baptist Church, Gay Georgia.

Desmond was called to be with the Lord September 16, 2015. He attended East Coweta High School. His love for football gained...

Kelvin "Kep" Devon Bailey

Kelvin "Kep" Devon Bailey

Sep 10, 2015

Kelvin "Kep" Devon Bailey was born March 11, 1974 to Virginia Thompson and the late Horace Lee Bailey. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bailey, Sr., Mr. Rawson E. Thompson, Ola M. Houston, Willie Bailey, Jr., James Bailey; sister, Valerie Reeves; Uncle, Carmen Grier; Auntie Judy Stephens, Aunt Brenda K. Swindle.

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Virginia Favors

Virginia Favors

Sep 6, 2015

Mrs. Virginia Favors was born on October 22, 1965 in Newnan, Georgia to the late Eddie B. Baker and Johnnie Mae Stevenson. Her earthly life came to a quiet close on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her residence at 1D Dowdell Street in Newnan, Georgia.

Mrs. Favors was educated in the public schools of Coweta County in...

Priscilla Diane Colton

Priscilla Diane Colton

Sep 4, 2015

On March 8, 1971, God graced the world with a beautiful baby girl; Ms Priscilla Diane Colton "Di-Di" whom was born in the Lone Oak Community. Priscilla was the daughter of Catherine T. Colton and the Late Bobby T. Clemons. She made her heavenly transition on September 4, 2015 at West Georgia Hospice. She is preceded in death by...

Brenda Kaye Swindle

Brenda Kaye Swindle

Aug 29, 2015

Brenda Kay Swindle was born November 16, 1960 to the late Audrey Swindle and Ola Mae Houston of Grantville, Georgia. She received her formal education through the Coweta County School System.

Brenda displayed her love for God at an early age when she joined Greater Jehovah Baptist Church in Grantville, Georgia.

She was employed with...

Melvin Andrews

Melvin Andrews

Aug 13, 2015

Melvin Andrews was born on January 3, 1946, in Meriwether County, Gay, Georgia, to the late W.T. Andrews and the late Bessie Andrews.

Melvin entered into eternal peace on August 13, 2015, peacefully at home, surrounded by a loving family, when his Master stepped in and said, "Come home my child, I need you to rest, it...

Synethia V. Smith

Synethia V. Smith

Aug 11, 2015

Ms. Synethia V. Smith was born June 2, 1981 to Shelia Travis and Vince Smith.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Nazaree Hines.

She joined the Mt Sinai Baptist Church at an early age.

On Tuesday, August 11, 2015, she left this earthly life. Her departure has saddened the hearts of...

Frances Sadler White

Frances Sadler White

Aug 8, 2015

Frances Sadler White . Died August 8,2015 at 102A Lincoln Street Hogansville, Ga at 74 years old.

Frances is survived by her daughter Linda Hand and her grand childern Sarah Slater, Kimberly Bobo, Charles Bobo, Daniel Bobo And her great grand children Richard Brashears, Linda'Lynn Brashears,Isaiah Williams,Nyah Bobo,Connor Bobo.

Frances White was born on August...

Mary Pearl Cox

Mary Pearl Cox

Aug 6, 2015

Mrs. Mary Pearl Cox was born on December 8, 1938 to the late Johnnie Kidd and Savannah Tucker Kidd. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Norman Cox, Sr. and to this union one daughter and three sons was born, one son preceded her in death.

Mary Pearl lived in Meriwether County all her life....

Eulise Morman

Eulise Morman

Aug 4, 2015

Mrs. Eulise Morman the daughter of the late John Thomas and Annie Darden Favors, was born in Meriwether County on June 12, 1949.

She joined the Red Oak Grove Baptist Church at an early age. She was called home on August 4, 2015 at West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange, Georgia.

Eulise and John Wesley was...

Marilyn Delois Bohannon

Marilyn Delois Bohannon

Jul 20, 2015

Life and times of Marilyn Delois Bohannon, better known as "Dee Dee." Dee Dee was one of the second set of twins born into the household of William and Thereatha (Johnson) Bohannon on April 22, 1954.

Dee Dee grew up in Grantville, along with her seven brothers and seven sisters. She joined the Greater Jehovah Baptist Church...

Malcolm Curtis White

Malcolm Curtis White

Jul 17, 2015

Malcolm Curtis White (Skin) was born January 5, 1972 in Coweta County to Maxine Terrell and Travis White. On July 17, 2015 he departed this life for his new home.

He was educated in Coweta County School System. He loved his family and friends fearlessly. He was a die hard Falcon Fan; Served the community with a...

Willie James Baldwin, Sr.

Willie James Baldwin, Sr.

Jul 16, 2015

Brother Willie James Baldwin, Sr was born September 17, 1952 to the late Mr. Theodore Baldwin Sr and Mrs. Rosa D. Baldwin in Talbotton, GA. Willie departed this life on July 16, 2015.

Willie accepted Christ at a young age and was a member of St. John Methodist Church in Waverly Hall, GA.

He enjoyed...

Vera Lee Willis Copeland

Vera Lee Willis Copeland

Jul 15, 2015

Mother Vera Lee Willis Copeland was born in Talbotton, Georgia to the late Sam and Lizzie Walton Willis on May 8, 1921. She received her basic education in Georgia. She was employed at Cagle's Inc. for many years. She join Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She served in the Lord's house with gladness. Member of the...

Quinard James Gibbs

Quinard James Gibbs

Jul 6, 2015

Quinard Gibbs was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1983 in LaGrange, Georgia to Trina Gibbs Rucker and James E. Houston. He graduate from Northgate High School in 2002. He touched many lives around him with his humor, laughter and warm personality. His family remembers him as having a gentle soul. He was the oldest of three children. He...

Brenda Bell

Brenda Bell

Jul 5, 2015

On Sunday, July 5 2015 another flower was plucked from the life of the Bell family. This time the beautiful blossom was Ms. Brenda Jean Bell. She was born August 28, 1951 in Troup County. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Johnny & Kate Richardson. She joined Springfield Baptist Church at an early age and...

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