Infant Rocky Rigsby Enseme
Aug 22, 2025
Infant Rocky Ray Rigsby Enseme, son of Stoney and Adelaida Obama Rigsby of Snellville, died August 22, 2025. In addition to his parents, Rocky is survived by his big sister, Catalina Rigsby. His birth was awaited with joyful expectation, and though our family was not prepared to lose our precious baby boy so soon, we are eternally grateful for the...
Janah Spencer
Aug 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Janah Gail Spencer, 63, of Cumming, Georgia, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1961, in Charleston, South Carolina. Known for her love and acceptance of everyone, Janah was a beacon of kindness who never met a stranger. She would take home any stray...
Thomas Cates
Jul 26, 2025
Thomas Andrew "Andy" Cates, of Newborn, Georgia, died July 26, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born in Lithonia during the fall of 1948 to the late Millard and Mattie Cates. A hardworking plumber by trade, Andy dedicated over 30 years of service to the UA Local Union 72. He took immense pride in his work and in...
Danny Walls
Jul 18, 2025
Danny Lee Walls, resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, entered his eternal rest on July 18, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on August 22, 1943, in Accoville, West Virginia, to the late Freeman Winston Walls and Ruth Dotson Walls. Danny played baseball at Boone High School and graduated in 1961. He remained a baseball fan throughout his life...
Angela Taylor
Jul 11, 2025
Angela Wade Taylor, age 71, of Conyers, Georgia, died July 11, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1954, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Charles & Mary Wade. Angela was known by all for her loving and thoughtful nature. She was a friendly face who loved spending time with her friends, doing crossword puzzles and was always ready for...
Paula Kenning
Jul 4, 2025
Paula Jean Kenning, age 70, of Covington, Georgia, passed away on July 4, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1954, in Birmingham, Alabama. Paula's life journey took her across the globe, including many years spent living in Australia, before she settled in Covington, where she became a devoted member of Canaan Baptist Church and was affectionately known as "Miss...
Michael Jarrell
Jun 30, 2025
Michael Eugene Jarrell, age 73, of Covington, Georgia, died June 30, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1952, one of eight children of Carl & Wilma Jarrell. A master mechanic, working on cars brought him much enjoyment and purpose. Additionally, he was an avid NASCAR fan and delighted in watching a good western. More than anything, however, Michael was...
Johnny Morgan
Jun 22, 2025
Johnny Ray Morgan, Sr., 78, of Monticello, Georgia, died on June 22, 2025. Born and raised in Lithonia, Georgia, he was a son of the late Clarence B. & Elsie Julia Morgan. Johnny was a man of many talents. He worked in a variety of trades and was known for his ability to fix anything. One of his notable achievements...
Berton Lakin
Jun 20, 2025
Berton L. Lakin, 77, of Monroe, GA, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at his daughter's home. Born on August 21, 1947, in Chicago, IL, Bert was the son of the late Oscar Lakin and Frieda Lakin Sharlin. He was a proud alumnus of the University of Alabama and a devoted fan of the Crimson Tide football program. Bert...
Annie Swann
Jun 9, 2025
Louise Swann, age 90, of Conyers, Georgia, died June 9, 2025. Born Annie Louise Rutledge on June 2, 1935, she was a woman of strong faith with a compassionate heart. For most of her career, she was employed as a hairdresser at Marilyn's Magic Mirror. Her thoughtful nature led her to a second career at Abbey Hospice, where she served...
Charles New
Jun 4, 2025
Charles Gerald New, age 94, of Covington, Georgia, passed away June 4, 2025. He was born to the now late Charles H. New and Mary Elizabeth Haygood New in Lithonia, Georgia, and there remained a lifelong resident until his recent move to Covington. Charles was retired from GMC after 30 years of dedicated service at their Doraville, Georgia plant. A...
Suzanne Basnaw
Jun 2, 2025
Suzanne Basnaw, age 81, of Homer, Georgia, died June 2, 2025. She was born in Lithonia, GA, on July 15, 1943, to the now late Winston and Laverne Rogers and graduated from Lithonia High School. Suzanne will be remembered as a cultured, intelligent, funny, and full-of-life individual. She was a Christian and served for many years as a leader of...
Margaret Bullard
May 30, 2025
Mrs. Margaret C. Bullard, of Hoschton, Georgia, died May 30, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born into the family of George and Jewel Cooper on August 1, 1935, in the small town of Carlton, Georgia, and was a graduate of Comer High School. Professionally, she worked as a key-punch operator for AT&T in their Accounting department for...
Christopher Ballard
May 18, 2025
Christopher Judson Ballard – 09/14/1965 – 05/18/2025 Born on September 14, 1965, in Raleigh, NC, he was the son of Charlotte Ballard and the late Chalmers Dixon Ballard, Jr. Chris began his real estate career in 1989 in the Atlanta, GA market. He opened his first CENTURY 21 office in 1994, with eight agents, and quickly became the number one...
Benjamin Cuttino
May 17, 2025
Benjamin Harold Cuttino, Jr., age 80, resident of Clayton, Georgia, died Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Formerly of Conyers, Georgia, "Hal", as he was known to most, was born in Tampa, Florida, to the now late Benjamin H. Cuttino, Sr., and Juanita Woodham Cuttino on February 14, 1945. God gave Hal this birthday because He knew the charming and lovable man...
Dorothy Chamblee
May 12, 2025
Dorothy Marie Chamblee, age 81, of Lithonia, Georgia, died May 12, 2025. She was born June 18, 1943, to the now late Lona and Runell McDaniel. Mrs. Chamblee spent her career as an assembly line worker for Hormel, retiring after 33 years of dedicated service. A talented gardener, together she and Bobby cultivated a large vegetable garden that yielded bountiful...
Terrell Cochran
May 4, 2025
Terrell Wray Cochran, Sr., age 76, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, died May 4, 2025. Born in Jasper, on June 1, 1948, Terry, as he was known to most, led a life marked by service to others. A deeply patriotic man, he honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Terry was actively involved in the community as a...
Robert Mitchell
May 1, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Lee Mitchell, age 84, of Conyers, Georgia, died May 1, 2025. Born in Lithonia, Georgia, on June 26, 1940, he was a son of the now late James Wesley & Clara Cleghorn Mitchell. An avid fisherman, his children will always cherish the memories of their countless childhood fishing adventures. Bobby was also a devoted collector, with a particular...
Fredric Bryan
Apr 25, 2025
Fredric Louis Bryan, known to most as Fred, age 75, of Covington, Georgia, died April 25, 2025. He was a proud veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1969-1972 as an airplane mechanic. Fred had a strong work ethic and retired from Evans Tool & Die, in Conyers, after 42 years of fruitful service. Additionally, he...
Judy New
Apr 23, 2025
Judy New, Conyers resident, died April 23, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born January 7, 1956, to the now late Charlie and Alla Mae New. Judy retired from Marshalls Department Store after 35 years of service at their distribution center in DeKalb County. Family was her world and meant everything to her. One of her favorite things...
