Ola Riggins
Jan 3, 2013
Mrs. Ola Kelley Riggins passed away quietly in her sleep on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Mrs. Riggins was born in Fayette County, GAon March 27, 1922 where she lived until the family moved to Griffin in 1937 after the death of her mother. She was the daughter of the late Isom Kelley and the late Lena Jackson Kelley. She was...
Mildred Handley
Dec 29, 2012
Mrs. Mildred Handley, age 80 of Easley, SC passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012. Mrs. Handley was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Paul Gaston and the late Polly Whitehead. She graduated from Agnes Scott College with a BS degree in Sociology. Mrs. Handley was a wonderful and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She took every opportunity she had...
Marty Tolen
Dec 29, 2012
Mr. Marty Wayne Tolen, age 48 of Griffin, GA passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012. Mr. Marty Wayne Tolen was born on June 4, 1964 in Griffin, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Wayne Tolen; brother, Michael Sean Tolen; grandmother, Ozzie Ann Hale and uncle, Billy Wayne Owens. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Tolen; life partner,...
Joann Green
Dec 26, 2012
On January 24, 1942, in Spalding County, Georgia a daughter was born to Zolia Mae Gaines and Hagger Lyons. They named her JoAnn. She was nurtured and educated in the public school system of Spalding County. At an early age JoAnn united with the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. I. S. Jester. On Wednesday, December 26,...
O. B. Johnson
Dec 26, 2012
Let not your heat be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would not have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself that...
Monte Applegate
Dec 25, 2012
Mr. Monte Applegate, age 52 of Griffin, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Applegate was born in Tulsa, OK on March 28, 1960. He was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Applegate. Survivors include his wife, Anna Applegate; daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Cody Massey; grandchildren, Laci Massey and Cameron Massey; mother and step-father, Inez...
Jimmie Cardin
Dec 22, 2012
Mr. Jimmie D. Cardin, age 61 of Locust Grove, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Laurencene Towns Carden of Locust Grove, GA; sons, Jeremy Carden of Griffin, GA and Tracey Carden of Thomaston, GA; daughters, Crystal Carden Stephens of Rochelle, GA and Diane Carden Carter of Yulee, FL; 2 grandchildren and brother, Dwight...
Donnie Ridgeway
Dec 21, 2012
Mr. Donnie Ridgeway, age 58 of Griffin, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Donnie Ray Ridgeway will be conducted on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tabernacle of Joy Miracle and Deliverance Center in Griffin, GA. Dr. H L Morgan will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends...
Vicki Carver
Dec 18, 2012
Mrs. Vicki L. Carver , age 53 of US Hwy 17 N in Woodbine, Ga. passed away early Tuesday evening, December 18th, 2012 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Mrs. Carver was born in Jacksonville, Fl., on November 25th, 1959. She is the daughter of George Thomas Reed and the late Bonnie Jean Sullivan Hendrix. After graduating...
Selena Duke
Dec 13, 2012
Mrs. Selena Veronica Duke, age 35 of Griffin, GA passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012. Mrs. Duke was born on August 7, 1977 in Griffin, GA. Survivors include her father, Artis Duke; mother, Jerealdine Wallace; step-father, Jack Richard Wallace; one son, Ashton Joshua Duke Wallace; daughters, Emily Banks Gasaway Wallace and Elexeanna Elanna Gasaway Wallace; and sister, Samantha Monice Lockridge....
Robert Gray
Dec 11, 2012
Mr. Robert Gray, Jr., age 38, of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in Holly Hill, Florida. Survivors include his father and mother, Robert & Susie Gray; sister and brother-in-law, Shonda Gray Marks and Mike; brother and sister-in-law, Brandon Gray and Nikki; grandparents, Norman and Joy Bingham; Uncles and Aunt, Sammy Bingham, Randy and Teresa Precise, and...
Felicia Carter
Dec 10, 2012
Mrs. Felicia Lavette James Carter was born on August 1, 1964 in Griffin, to Mr. J.C. Ragland and Mattie Sue Nash. She was the youngest of three children. God sent his angel to bring her home on Monday, December 10, 2012. Felicia attended West Griffin Elementary School and Griffin High School. She loved music, being with friends and family and...
Ruby Miller
Dec 8, 2012
Ruby Carrie Miller , 70 of Kingsland, GA went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8th, 2012 at the Southeast Georgia Regional Medical Center in St. Marys, GA. She was a very loving and caring mother who adored her family. Ruby Carrie Miller was born in Woodbine, GA on May 28th, 1942. She was preceded in death by...
Jewel Fambro
Dec 4, 2012
Jewel Dixon Fambro was born on May 18, 1937 to the late Lillian Harps Dixon in Birmingham, Alabama. On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 an angel descended from Heaven to call Jewel Fambro to eternal rest in the arms of her almighty Father. Jewel loved helping people and people loved Jewel. She was always there to lend a helping hand. She...
Frank Smith
Nov 29, 2012
Mr. Frank Smith , age 78 of E. Dillingham St. in St. Marys, passed away in the late evening of Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Southeast Georgia Health System’s Camden Campus. Mr. Smith was born in Bacon County, GA on October 9, 1934. He is the son of the late Claude Earl and Grace Carter Smith. Mr. Smith moved to...
Matilde Morales
Nov 26, 2012
Mrs. Matilde Zayas Morales , age 81 of Mission Trace Drive in St. Marys passed away late morning on Monday, November 26th, 2012 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Mrs. Morales was born on March 5th, 1931 in Barranquita, Puerto Rico. She is the daughter of the late Primativo and Modesta Zayas Morales. Mrs. Morales was a...
Charles Stinson
Nov 24, 2012
Mr. Charles Edward Stinson, 71, was born on July 27, 1941 in Griffin, GA. He transitioned from his earthly life on Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was a man whose entire existence could be summed up in three simple words: family, faith, and dedication. The son of the late Alance and Fanny Odessa Stinson and widower of his beloved wife...
Proctor Cooper
Nov 24, 2012
Mr. Charles Proctor Cooper IV, of Jacksonville, FL, died November 24, 2012 the result of a tragic traffic accident. Proctor was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, April 13, 1979, the son of Charles (Biff) and Jeanne Cooper. Proctor was married to Jennifer Kelly on August 17, 2002. Proctor was a devoted son, husband and father and brother. He was adored...
Janet Krepps
Nov 21, 2012
Janet Dougherty Bolton Krepps, surrounded by family and friends, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 21st. Janet was born on September 14, 1958 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Adams Dougherty and grew up on Cabin Creek Golf Course and remained in Griffin the rest of her life. She was preceded in passing by her father, Ralph A....
Sylvia Leverett
Nov 19, 2012
Mrs. Sylvia Maxine Brooks Leverett , age 65 of Lynwood Street in Kingsland, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, November 19th, 2012 at Shands Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fl. Mrs. Leverett was born in Hastings, Fl. on April 20th, 1947. She is the daughter of the late Luther and Lillie Bell Wilkinson Brooks. Mrs. Leverett was a dutiful home...
