Obituaries

Sep 14, 2014

Sep 11, 2014

Mrs. Irma Elizabeth Rawls, age 92, of Griffin, GA passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. Mrs. Rawls was born in Greenback, TN, on August 1, 1922, to the late Edmond and Ardilla Crawley. She was preceded in death by her husband Clomer E. Rawls, and her son, Robert Rawls. Mrs. Rawls was a homemaker,...

Sep 10, 2014

Mr. Otha Lee Burns, age 58, of Hampton, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Emory University Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Otha Burns will conducted on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Friends may visit with the family following the service. Heritage Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road, Griffin, GA...

Sep 10, 2014

Mrs. Lucile M Cleveland, age 83, of Griffin, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. Mrs. Cleveland was born in Pike County, GA, on May 31, 1931, to the late Elmer David Manley and the late Carrie Lou Kent Manley. She was preceded in death by her her son, Danny Upchurch Survivors include sons...

Sep 9, 2014

Mr. Alfred T. Buck, age 83, of Jonesboro, GA passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale. Graveside funeral services for Mr. Alfred Buck will conducted on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Camp Memorial Park in Fayetteville. Reverend Terry Butler will officiate. Full military honors will be provided by Major Stephen...

Sep 5, 2014

Mr. David A. Rowland, age 54, of Stockbridge, GA passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014, at Vitas Hospice in Stockbridge, GA. Mr. Rowland was born in Atlanta, GA on July 14, 1960. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Estill Rowland and his brother Joseph Eddie Rowland. Mr. Rowland is survived by his daughter, Susan Jill Rowland...

Sep 3, 2014

Mrs. Irma Ruth Anderson Borts, age 94, of Long Beach, California, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014, in Griffin surrounded by her family. Mrs. Borts was born in Viola Center, IA, on July 13, 1920, to the late Thomas Andrew Anderson and the late Opal Ruth Bruce Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Borts and grandson...

Sep 2, 2014

Aug 29, 2014

Mrs. Terri Arelyn Wilson Storer, age 56, of Griffin, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014, at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mrs. Storer was born in Stockton, CA on January 17, 1958 to the late Vester A. Wilson and the late Opal Faye Jackson Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James Wilson and Vester Wilson, Jr. Survivors...

Aug 23, 2014

Mr. Bobby L. O’Neal, age 66, of Griffin, GA passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Atlanta Medical Center. Mr. O’Neal was born on January 9, 1948 in Griffin, GA to the late James Marvin O’Neal and the late Peggy Ann Buford. He was a member of Eagles Way Church for 38 years. Survivors include his wife, Cemele Sullivan...

Aug 22, 2014

Mr. Powell Wheaton, age 88, passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 22, 2014 at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin, Ga. Mr. Wheaton was born in Griffin, Ga on June 28, 1926 to the late Robin Madison Wheaton and the late Evelyn Powell Wheaton. He served in the United States Air Force and was a World War II...

Aug 21, 2014

Aug 20, 2014

Jul 29, 2014

Mrs. Virginia Irene Rochester, age 68, of Jackson, GA, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Dream Catchers in Jackson Mrs. Rochester was born on March 25, 1946 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Horace Cain and the late Virginia C. Singleton Cain. She was also preceded in death by her brother Robert Cain and sister, Cynthia Silvey. Survivors...

Jul 27, 2014

Mr. G. B. Warren March 9, 1920 – July 27, 2014 Mr. G. B. Warren, age 94, passed away on July 27, 2014, at his residence in Barnesville, GA. Mr. Warren was born in Dalton, GA on March 9, 1920, to the late R. J. Warren and the late Lucille DeHart Warren. He was also preceded in death by his...

Jul 25, 2014

Mr. Daniel Walker January 6, 1948 – July 25, 2014 Mr. Daniel Walker, age 66, of Hahira GA, passed away on July 25, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Walker was born in Willacoochee, GA, on January 6, 1948, to the late John Lucius Walker and the late Lavada Jowers. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Sweeten; and...

Jul 23, 2014

Mother Martha Chambliss Williams was born in Monroe County on December 3, 1930 to the late Mary Etta Walker. She Joined Towaliga County Line Baptist Church and served faithfully until her Heavenly Father called her home. She was known as “Big Momma” to all of her loved ones. Martha dedicated many years in the workforce working for Korect Cleaners in...

Jul 23, 2014

Mr. Willie James Allen May 7, 1938 – July 23, 2014 Mr. Willie James Allen, age 76, of Skokie, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Mr. Allen was born on May 7, 1938 in Griffin, GA, to the late Sandy Allen and the late Annie Andrews Allen. He decided to go into the United States Army at age...

Jul 19, 2014

Mr. Willie George Holland March 5, 1944 – July 19, 2014 Mr. Willie George Holland, age 70, of Griffin, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Reliance Healthcare. Funeral services for Mr. Willie George Holland will be conducted on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial...

Jul 18, 2014

Mrs. Betty Blankenship Jimmerson Holmes July 29, 1936 – July 18, 2014 Mrs. Betty Blankenship Jimmerson Holmes, age 77, of Hampton, GA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Holmes was born in Concord, GA, on July 29, 1936, to the late Aubrey Blankenship and the late Alma Watts Blankenship. She was preceded in death by...