Obituaries

Jan 3, 2014

David Francis Kennedy , age 50 of Woodbine, GA. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3rd, 2014 at Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus in St. Marys, GA. David Kennedy was born in Washington DC on March 19th, 1963. He is the son of William Edward Kennedy and Deborah Ann Walsh Kennedy. David grew up on a small farm in...

Dec 28, 2013

Austin Daniel Howard, age 24, of Palmetto, GA passed away. Austin was born on July 16, 1989 to the late William Howard and Robin Weir. Survivors include his wife, Amanda Howard; sons, Christian and Silas Howard, both of Silver Creek, GA; mother, Robin Weir; brother, William “Josh” Howard of Kentucky; sister and brother-in-law, Starla and Jason Brown of Monticello; several...

Dec 21, 2013

Mr. Gary Stewart, age 41, of Jackson, GA passed away on December 21, 2013 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mr. Stewart was born in Atlanta, GA on June 22, 1972 to the late Michael Steadham and Carolyn Burns Bice. He was employed with Toys-R-Us. Survivors include his mother, Carolyn Burns Bice of Jackson, GA; brother, Michael Stewart of Jackson, GA, Kenneth...

Dec 16, 2013

Mrs. Clarice Ophelia Robertson Clark, age 82, of Griffin, GA passed away on December 16, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Clark was born in Griffin, GA on January 23, 1931 to the late Leo Golden Robertson and the late Mary Lillian Huff Robertson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Clark. Mrs. Clark employed with Crompton Highland...

Dec 16, 2013

Mr. James Allen Childs, Sr., age 80, of Barnesville, GA passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2013. Mr. Childs was born in Griffin, GA on January 30, 1933 to the late Allen Herman Childs and the late Annie Laurie Childs. Mr. Childs graduated from Spalding County High School in 1952 where he played the position of tackle on...

Dec 14, 2013

Mr. Noel A. “Rusty” Peters age 65 of Clayton, North Carolina entered into rest December 14, 2013. Mr. Peters was born in Forsyth, GA on September 28, 1948 to the late Douglas N. “Buck” Peters and the late Joyce Sanders Peters. He was also preceded in death by his son, Adam Noel Peters. Mr. Peters was a Veteran of the...

Dec 13, 2013

Dec 4, 2013

Mrs. Cathy Holmes Haynie, age 52, of Griffin, GA, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Funeral services for Mrs. Haynie will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Westwood Gardens. Friends may visit the family on Monday evening from 6 p.m. until 8p.m....

Dec 1, 2013

Mrs. Ruby Virginia Tuggle Gay was born on August 6, 1923 to Ms. Naomi Tuggle, in a small rural town in Spalding County Georgia called Vaughn. Mrs. Ruby departed this earthly life on December 1, 2013 at the Westbury Medical Care Home. She was the oldest of seven children. Mrs. Ruby married the late Charlie “Rob” Gay, of which seven...

Nov 26, 2013

Mrs. Lillian Ruth McCrary was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luke and Willie Murphy. She was born on October 17, 1928 in Griffin, Georgia. She was a life-long member of Trinity CME Church where she served as Stewardess and on various committees. She departed this life on November 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 18, 2013

Mr. Andrew E. Baggley, age 83 of Griffin, GA passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at Brightmoor Hospice. Mr. Baggley was born in Forsyth, GA on January 6, 1930 to the late Tobe John Baggley, Sr. and the late Corinne Sharp Baggley. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 10 years, Bertie Louise Sparks and his...

Nov 17, 2013

Mr. Walter Bowen, Jr. of McDonough, GA went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2013. He died peacefully in his sleep at Piedmont-Henry Hospital at the age of 94. He was a loving husband and devoted father. Mr. Bowen was born in Lilly, GA on March 8, 1919 to the late Walter H. Bowen and Lillian Shell...

Nov 16, 2013

Mrs. Regenia H. Drinkwater, age 71, of Griffin, GA, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mrs. Drinkwater was born on January 6, 1942 in Atlanta, GA to the late William Herring and the late Annie Jewell West. She was also preceded in death by her son, Seabrean Troy Johnson. Survivors include her husband, Michael Drinkwater of...

Nov 16, 2013

Mrs. Margaret K. Chadick, age 90, of Griffin, GA, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Brightmoor Nursing Center. Survivors and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Nov 15, 2013

Mrs. Inge B. Jackson, age 84 of Milner, GA passed away Friday November 15, 2013 at Heritage Inn of Barnesville. Mrs. Jackson was born in Germany on June 4, 1929 to the late Johann Joseph Kuerzendoerfer and the late Marie Nee Leutold Kuerzendoerfer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Eugene Jackson; daughter, Sandy Shubar; grand-daughter, Gabrielle...

Nov 15, 2013

Mr. Randy Steve Bassett age 50, of Jackson, GA, passed away on November 15, 2013 at Piedmont Henry Medical Center. Mr. Bassett was born in Jackson, GA on May 29, 1963 to the late Perry Bassett and Ruth Fuller Patton. Survivors include mother, Ruth Patton; daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Kenneth Viars and Allison Korink of Mansfield; grandchildren, Alexis and...

Nov 9, 2013

Mr. Robert L. Watts, age 62 of Griffin, GA passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Bishop Edward McGee will officiate.

Nov 7, 2013

Mrs. Juanita L. Humphres, age 67, of Hampton, GA, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013. Mrs. Humphres was born in Laurens, SC on October 22, 1946 to the late Edgar Rankin and the late Lena Rankin. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Richard B. Williams, and daughter, Tina Williams. Mrs. Humphres is survived by her husband,...

Nov 4, 2013

Mr. Robert V. Deason, age 74, of Griffin passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mr. Deason was born on December 24, 1939 in Ellaville, GA to the late Monroe Cranford Deason and the late Margaret Dinkins Deason. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Quita Standard Deason. Mr. Deason retired from Yellow...

Nov 2, 2013

Mr. Paul Varnadoe, Jr. age 87, of Griffin passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Dream Catchers Assisted Living in Jackson, GA. Mr. Varnadoe was born on August 30, 1926 in Lumber City, GA to the late Paul A. Varnadoe Sr. and the late Naomi Allen Varnadoe. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mae Belle Davis...