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Elva Rose Schult

Elva Rose Schult

Jul 31, 2026

Mrs. Elva Rose Lipscomb Schult, age 89, of Foley, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Elva was a traveler at heart. In her lifetime she saw nearly 30 countries, collecting stories, friends, and memories wherever she went. Her greatest adventure was Egypt, where she was fortunate to live for nearly a decade. She loved Egypt, its history, its beauty,...

Edith "Edie" Flora Lusk

Edith "Edie" Flora Lusk

May 8, 2026

Edith “Edie” Flora Pabon Lusk, age 92, of Jackson Lake, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Edie was born on Saturday, January 27, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Antonio Pabon Acosta and Edith Evelyn Smith Pabon. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Lusk; and brother, Anthony Pabon. Edie...

Alvin Earl "Al" Sanders

Alvin Earl "Al" Sanders

Aug 26, 2026

Mr. Alvin Earl “Al” Sanders, Jr., age 84, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Survivors will be announced.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Al Sanders will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Rock Springs Church. Friends may visit the family one hour prior to the service.

Flowers will...

James Stephen "Steve" Henley

James Stephen "Steve" Henley

Aug 22, 2026

Mr. James Stephen “Steve” Henley, age 74, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Steve was born on Thursday, May 15, 1952, in Perry, Georgia to the late Gilbert Stephens Henley and the late Eugenia Elizabeth Henley. He was a member of Rock Springs Church. Some of his hobbies included making paracord bracelets, photography, and woodworking. He was...

Lindsey Sammons

Lindsey Sammons

Aug 19, 2026

Ms. Lindsey Sammons, age 31, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Lindsey was born on Wednesday, February 15, 1995, in Montgomery, Alabama to Eric Kenneth Sammons and Lori Jene’ Tingle Mitchell. She is preceded in death by her aunt, Amanda Banks, and grandfather, Riley Tingle.

Lindsey was a loving mother, daughter, sister and granddaughter. She was a great...

Melba Sue Smith Ethridge

Melba Sue Smith Ethridge

2026

 Melba “Sue” Smith Ethridge, 88 of Greenville, South Carolina area, passed away peacefully on, August 13, 2026, in Easley South Carolina.

Sue was born on, November 8, 1937, in, Georgia to the late Robert Glen Smith and the late Christine Lee Smith.

She spent her early years in Barnesville, Georgia, where she grew up and began building the life and relationships that...

Ladyne (Deanie) Mae Millican

Ladyne (Deanie) Mae Millican

Aug 12, 2026

Ladyne (Deanie) Mae (Reinholt - Bigley) Millican (88) passed away August 12, 2026, in Jackson, Georgia after a brief illness.

She was born on October 1, 1937, in Monterey, Indiana to Ted and Hope Reinholt. She married David Bigley in 1957 and moved to Bigley's Orchard in Culver, Indiana where she lived and worked until 1977 when she moved to Jackson...

Regina Kaye Himes

Regina Kaye Himes

2026

Mrs. Regina Kaye Phillips Himes, age 67, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Regina was born on Tuesday, January 9, 1959, in Columbia, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle Dennison. Regina worked as a bookkeeper with VSE of Georgia Inc. but always thought of herself as a wife and mom first and foremost. She...

David Gerald Joseph Crawford

David Gerald Joseph Crawford

Aug 4, 2026

Mr. David Gerald Joseph Crawford, age 18, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

David was born on Saturday, September 15, 2007, in Griffin, Georgia to Nathan Jeffrey Crawford and Summer Helton Crawford. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jerrie Carter. David was a member of Heritage Baptist Church and was a senior at Jackson High School....

Gary Thomas "Tommy" Brown

Gary Thomas "Tommy" Brown

Aug 3, 2026

Mr. Gary Thomas “Tommy” Brown, Jr., age 56, of Hampton, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026.

Tommy was born on Wednesday, December 11, 1969, in Haleyville, Alabama to Gary Thomas Brown, Sr. and Towana Adair Brown. He worked for the City of McDonough as the storm water manager and attended Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Hampton. Tommy was a real...

Thomas Michael Drake

Thomas Michael Drake

Aug 2, 2026

Dr. Thomas Michael “Mike” Drake, age, 79 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Mike was born on Friday, December 13, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late David Lewis Drake and the late Kitty Withers Berry Drake. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Priest.

Throughout his life, Mike was a...

William Thomas "Billy" McBride

William Thomas "Billy" McBride

2026

Mr. William Thomas “Billy” McBride, age, 74 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Billy was born on Saturday, September 8, 1951, in Barnesville, Georgia, to the late William Albert McBride and the late Sara Alice Faulkner McBride.

Billy loved his family very much, loved spending time with his grandchildren. He served in the National Guard for six...

Dennis Dalwyn "D.D." Suggs

Dennis Dalwyn "D.D." Suggs

2026

Mr. Dennis Dalwyn “D.D.” Suggs, age, 95 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

D.D. was born on Wednesday, April 15, 1931, in Henderson, North Carolina, to the late Willie Suggs and the late Thelma Mangum Suggs. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Bebe Ann Hicks Suggs and grandson, Nathan Suggs.

D.D....

Kevin Doyle Newberry

Kevin Doyle Newberry

Jul 28, 2026

Mr. Kevin Doyle Newberry, age, 61 of McDonough Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Piedmont Henry Hospital

Kevin was born on Tuesday, March 30, 1965, in Van Nuys, California, to the late Billy Doyle Newberry and the late Carol Yvonne Raggio Newberry. Kevin loved keeping his yard perfect and he worked on cars. He would also, read his...

Cleo Wright Smith

Cleo Wright Smith

2026

Ms. Cleo Wright Smith, age, 94 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Cleo was born on Tuesday, May 17, 1932, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late James Truman Wright and the late Clara Nicholson Wright. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Chandler Smith, siblings,...

Katie Leigh Flanagan

Katie Leigh Flanagan

Jul 23, 2026

Mrs. Katie Leigh Flanagan, age 46, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Katie was born on Monday, October 15, 1979, in Lancaster, California. She was preceded in death by her father, Darrel Lee Kimball.

Katie was born outgoing and creative, traits that followed her into adulthood. She graduated from Murray State College in 1999 with a degree in...

Donald Cary Melton

Donald Cary Melton

Jul 23, 2026

Mr. Donald Cary Melton, age 72, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his residence.

Cary was born on Monday, March 8, 1954, son of Gail Washington Melton and the late Donald Roy Melton. He grew up in Griffin, Georgia and prior to retirement, was employed as the public works manager for the City of Stockbridge. He...

Edgar Quintin White

Edgar Quintin White

2026

Mr. Edgar Quintin White, age 65, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away on

Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Edgar was born on Tuesday, August 23, 1960, in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Mr. Corry White and Mrs. Vera Elizabeth Denton White.

Edgar graduated from Lamar County Comprehensive High School in 1978. He then continued his education at Griffin Technical School where he received a degree...

Martha "Sara" Glass

Martha "Sara" Glass

2026

Ms. Martha Sara Dunbar Glass, age 88, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Sara was born on Monday, August 23, 1937, in Barnesville, Georgia to the late William Marvin Dunbar and the late Elizabeth Shouse Dunbar. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Milton Davis Glass, her sisters,...

Dennis Solomon Mascarenas

Dennis Solomon Mascarenas

Jul 20, 2026

Dennis Solomon Mascarenas, age 87, of Covington, Georgia, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026.

Dennis was born on Saturday, October 1, 1938, in Manzanola, Colorado to the late Solomon and Margaret Mascarenas. Dennis worked as a welder in his younger days and was an all-around handy man. He built buildings, cornhole boards, benches, and loved tinkering with things. Dennis was...

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