Ruth Scott
Jan 2, 2021
Ruth Eilene Postell Scott, age 90, of Chamblee, died January 2, 2021. She was born in Marion, Ohio and retired from the I.R.S. after many years of service. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Flynn Scott; Son and daughter-in-law, Darrel and Ellen Scott; and brothers, Jack Postell and David Postell. Surviving are her daughter, Cathy Harbin and...
Kenneth Rowe
Dec 31, 2020
Kenneth Edward Rowe age 50, of Stone Mountain, GA, formerly of Richmond, Virginia, died December 31, 2020. He was a professional truck driver for over 25 years and worked for J.B. Hunt. Kenny was known as a "Jack of All Trades", he was a handyman around the house (including decorating), enjoyed working on cars, rapping and beat box. He raised...
Lucious Williams
Dec 30, 2020
Lucious Henry Williams, age 80, of Bethlehem, died December 30, 2020. Born in Barrow County to Johnnie Hillery Williams and Mamie Lou Harrison Williams, he served his country in the US Coast Guard and retired from CSX Rail Road. Lucious was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Herndon Williams; daughter, Sonya Gail Dial Phelps; and grandson, Ray Brown and...
John Cason
Dec 24, 2020
John Carlton Cason, age 57, of Modesto, California, died December 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Toni Gene Paulson Cason. Surviving are his father, Harry Cason; sisters, Cindy Welter of Danville, California and Susan Del Pino of Sonora, California; nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service will be held 2 o'clock, Thursday, January 7, in the...
Boyd Hampton
Dec 18, 2020
Boyd Hampton, age 80, of Conyers, died December 18, 2020. He retired from Hormel Food Industry after over 32 years of faithful service, was a member of Philogia Mason Lodge # 178 F.&A.M. in Conyers and attended Hopewell ARP Church in Covington. Boyd enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the race track, and eating at the Waffle House with his friends,...
Carl Moore
Dec 11, 2020
Carl Rayborn Moore, Jr., age 92, of Lithonia died December 11, 2020. Born and raised in Stone Mountain, Red was a graduate of Stone Mountain High School. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Post WWII; and again during the war in Korea. Red retired from Delta Airlines as an aircraft engine mechanic with over 27...
Ralph Williamson
Dec 8, 2020
Ralph R. Williamson, age 88, of Conyers, died December 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Blairsville, Georgia to Carl and Lelah Williamson and grew up in Gainesville, Georgia. Ralph served his country honorably in the U.S. Army; was a barber for 40 years, owning Williamson's Barber Shop, and in 1972 started his other business, Williamson...
Edd Broadnax
Dec 7, 2020
Edd Junior Broadnax (JR Broadnax), age 65, of Covington, Georgia passed away December 7, 2020. He was born May 25, 1955 to the late EV and Annie Mae Broadnax of Conyers. JR graduated from Rockdale County High School in 1973. He was a member of Local 72 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and served as a Rockdale County fireman for many...
Evelyn Jackson
Dec 5, 2020
Evelyn Louise Jackson, age 85, of Lithonia, formerly of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, died December 5, 2020. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Evelyn graduated from Jackson State University with a BS in Education and Pearl River College where she obtained a degree in Nursing. She worked for many years as a nurse for Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Evelyn enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading,...
J.W. Sharp
Dec 5, 2020
J.W. Sharp, age 88, of Conyers, died December 5, 2020. He loved his family and was a devoted husband to his wife of 39 years, Annie Jo, and a great father to his son, Mark, never missing a game. His grandsons, Andrew and Conner, were very special to him and he enjoyed showing them special attention. J.W. also loved his...
Trever Kitchens
Dec 5, 2020
Trever Lee Kitchens, Sr., age 54 of Conyers, died December 5, 2020. Born to Sidney and Betty Jo Skinner Kitchens, he grew up in Conyers, Georgia, where he was a 1984 graduate of Heritage High School. Trever worked for many years as a commercial welder for Vista Wall Architectural Products. He was an avid wood worker and built many pieces...
Frances Cotton
Nov 28, 2020
Frances Elizabeth Cotton, age 89 of Lithonia, died November 28, 2020. Born to Therman H. and Mamie Loueva Haney, and grew up in Stone Mountain and was a graduate from Stone Mountain High School. Frances and her husband, Fletcher, were long haul tractor- trailer truck drivers for 30 years and were later carriers for the Atlanta Journal & Constitution for...
Luther Carter
Nov 28, 2020
Luther Rufus "Bug" Carter, age 70, of Covington, died November 28, 2020. Born in Atlanta, GA to Clarence Vernon and Bonnie Anderson Carter, he grew up in Lithonia where he attended Rock Chapel Elementary and Lithonia High School, and worked for Davidson Mineral Property as a front end loader operator for 32 years. Bug enjoyed dirt track racing, baseball, restoring...
Emelyn Sexton
Nov 25, 2020
Emelyn Livsey Gardner Sexton age 98, of Lithonia, died November 25, 2020. Born in Gwinnett County to Joe Tom and Ruby Jim Livsey, she was a member of the Lady's Auxiliary of the VFW Post #1706, a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Gleaners Chapter and member of the Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection. Emelyn retired from...
Eddie Pruett
Nov 25, 2020
Charles Edward "Eddie" Pruett, age 68, of Wedowee, Alabama, formerly of Lithonia, Georgia died November 25, 2020. Born in Atlanta, Georgia to James "Bud" and Betty Jane Pruett, he was a 1970 graduate of Lithonia High School and attended University of Georgia where he was a member of the "Dixie Redcoat Marching Band". Eddie was an avid sportsman, playing softball,...
James Edwards
Nov 19, 2020
James Hoyt Edwards, age 99, of Lithonia, died November 19, 2020. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a cutter for a ladies clothing manufacturer, Briarcliff Mills, for many years and a member of Glen Haven Baptist Church, McDonough. Hoyt loved his cowboy boots, watching western movies, dancing (he took line dancing when he was 75), and spending time...
John Shaw
Nov 15, 2020
John Davis "J.D." Shaw, age 80 of Covington, died November 15, 2020, surrounded by his family. He worked as a screen operator at National Posters for many years then was self employed as an aluminum contractor, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Conyers. J.D. enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling on TV, reading his Bible, and spending time...
Cwo4 Guard
Nov 13, 2020
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Carl Allen Wade, Sr. age 84, of Snellville, died November 13, 2020. In 1978, he retired from the Coast Guard after over 23 years of service and then went to work for Lennox Industries as Product Engineer, where he retired after 20 years of dedicated service to a giant in the heating and air business. After...
Dennis Fields
Nov 6, 2020
Dennis A. "Denny" Fields, age 68, of Snellville, Georgia, died November 6, 2020. He was "Denny" to friends and family and "PaPa D" to his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Eugene Fields and sister, Nelda Sue Hill. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Myrna Grizzle Fields, from Lithonia, GA; son, Kris...
Judy Clark
Nov 6, 2020
Judith Elizabeth Clark, age 64 of Conyers, died November 6, 2020. She was a 1974 graduate of Lithonia High School and a member of Living Waters Baptist Church in Covington. Judy loved playing Bingo, playing cards, and taking walks. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney William and Emily Elizabeth (Braswell) Clark; and sister, Lynn Millwood. Judy is...
