John Hammonds
Jan 20, 2020
John William "Billy" Hammonds, age 82, of Stockbridge, passed away January 20, 2020. Born to Roy and Marie Hammonds in Stockbridge, where he was a lifelong resident, Billy was a 1955 graduate of Conyers High School, received a BS in Bible from Emmanuel Baptist College and worked in sales for General Electric for many years. He attended Harvest Tabernacle while...
Richard Ziegler
Jan 15, 2020
Richard Charles Ziegler, age 91, of Conyers, formerly of West Babylon, NY, died January 15, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to William and Mabel Ziegler, and lived most of his life in New York. Richard served his country honorably as a Sergeant in the United States Army. He worked for many years for the New York City Department...
James Stanley
Jan 11, 2020
James Anthony Stanley, Jr. age 37, of Loganville, passed away January 11, 2020. Anthony was an active member of Community Church of Praise in Stockbridge , where he enjoyed singing with the praise team on Sunday night; singing in the choir; all choir activities; playing the piano; and being a teacher in children's church. He also enjoyed shopping, decorating, and...
Johnny Merritt
Jan 11, 2020
Jonathan Clyde Merritt, age 67, of Lithonia, died January 11, 2020. He was a 1971 graduate of Lithonia High School and was a forklift driver for Sweetheart Plastics. Johnny loved fishing, hunting, the Georgia Bulldogs, and animals, especially his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Elizabeth and William Clyde Merritt. Surviving are his sister, Sylvia Wright...
Vincent Hamby
Jan 6, 2020
Vincent Milas Hamby, age 61, of Conyers, died Monday, January 6, 2020. He was born in Tucker to Margaret and Luke Hamby, Jr. His great passion was playing drums for many different bands, including "Georgia's Own". Vince was preceded in death by his father, Luke Hamby. Surviving are his mother, Margaret Ann Pickens Hamby of Conyers and many, many friends...
Charlie Chupp
Jan 4, 2020
Charlie A. Chupp, age 85, of White Plains, Georgia, died peacefully at home, on Saturday, January 4, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Lithonia, to William H "Buster" and Ada McWilliams Chupp, he was a graduate of Lithonia High School, served his country honorably in The United States Army in Germany in the Signal Corps. After his...
Ann Coffey
Jan 3, 2020
Ann Short Coffey, age 89, of Lithonia, passed into Heaven, January 3, 2020. She graduated from Lithonia High School class of 1947, attended Brenau University and worked for many years for Gold Kist Research as a lab technician. Ann was a member of Lithonia First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years,...
W. West
Dec 28, 2019
William Joseph West, age 81, of Social Circle, formerly of Conyers, died December 28, 2019. He was a graduate of Baptist University of Atlanta, retired from Atlanta Gas Light after 38 years of service, was a bus driver for the Rockdale County School System and later became a driver trainer. Joe enjoyed gardening, reading the newspaper, "tinkering", motorcycle riding, camping,...
Jesse Johnson
Dec 24, 2019
Jesse Tony Johnson, Sr., age 66, of Winder, died December 24, 2019. Tony was born in Lithonia, Georgia, to James Leonard Johnson, Sr. and Ila Mae Johnson. He was a brick mason by trade and enjoyed playing his guitar, throwing horseshoes, and 'hanging out' with his brothers. Tony is survived by his sons, Jesse Johnson, Jr. and his wife, Mitzi,...
Marron Abbott
Dec 17, 2019
Marron William Abbott, age 90, a lifelong resident of Lithonia, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. The only son of Egbert and Anna Lou Abbott, he was a graduate of Lithonia High School, class of 1946. Co-owner of United Transmissions on Marietta Street in Atlanta, retiring in 1993 after 28 years. He was a member of the First Baptist...
Gladys M.D.
Dec 13, 2019
Gladys Hernandez, M.D. died December 13, 2019 in Lakeland, Florida at the age of 91. Born in Colon, Cuba on August 10, 1928, Gladys attended convent boarding school from an early age. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Havana. After immigrating to the United States in 1963, she completed a residency in psychiatry at...
Gwendolyn Kenan
Dec 1, 2019
Gwendolyn Jewell Cannon Kenan, age 76, of Snellville, died December 1, 2019. She was born in Lake Wales, Florida, to Walter and Jewell Cannon and was a graduate of Thompson County High School. Gwendolyn retired as a bus driver for Gwinnett County School System. She enjoyed working in her yard, arts and crafts, (especially sewing, knitting, crocheting), and baking her...
Ethel Young
Nov 30, 2019
Ethel Belle Morgan Young, 91, died November 30 in Charlotte, NC. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 69 years, James T. Young, Jr., and great-granddaughter, Margaret Grace Young. She leaves behind four children, David Thomas Young (Gloria), Susan Young Huckaby (Rob), Brenda Carol Young, and Jeffrey Morgan Young (Beverly), 11 grandchildren, Brent Huckaby (Lizzie), Morgan Young (Morgan), Tessa Huckaby...
John Robins
Nov 28, 2019
John Wesley Robins age 80, of Lithonia, Georgia, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Rev. Joe D. Robins and Crystal Harrison Robins. He received his bachelors degree from Vanderbilt and later his masters from Georgia State. John served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Military Intelligence Specialist. He served...
Martha Cousin
Nov 27, 2019
Martha Louise Cousin, age 93 of Stockbridge, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born in Morganton, Georgia, to Homer and Mary Louise Henry. Martha retired as a book keeper for the State of Georgia after 23 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Herbert Lewis 'Pete' Cousin. Surviving are her step-son, Herbert...
Franklin Feagin
Nov 26, 2019
Franklin Dee Feagin of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He grew up in Lithonia, Georgia and graduated from Lithonia High School, class of 1953. A popular couple, he was married to Monteen Miller Feagin and they celebrated 62 years of marriage before her death in 2015. Frank served his country honorably in the United States Navy...
Kylie Hightower
Nov 25, 2019
Kylie Mitchell Hightower, age 37, of McDonough, died Monday, November 25, 2019. Chris, Kylie and Hallie were anxiously anticipating Little Henry Douglas 'Hank' Hightower who was born Monday, November 25, and died November 26. Kylie was a graduate of Heritage High School, Conyers, GA, class of 2000, and attended Valdosta State College where she was on the volleyball team and...
Shelby Cox
Nov 20, 2019
Shelby L. Cox, age 78, of Buckhead, Georgia died November 20, 2019, at her residence. She was a retired Letter Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to James and Doris Laymons, she was preceded in death by her husband, George 'Bud' Cox, and is survived by her son, Christopher Cox and his wife Julie of Buckhead;...
Sara Brown
Nov 19, 2019
Sara Rose Brown, age 92, of Lithonia, died November 19, 2019. Born and raised in Lithonia, she was a Cheerleader and graduate of Lithonia High School and retired from Complete Auto Transport as a secretary. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, C. H. Brown, surviving are daughters, Angelia Lee and Alice Cowan both of Oxford; grandchildren, Brandon...
Bobby Turner
Nov 13, 2019
Bobby Eugene Turner, age 59, of Conyers, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Bobby was the owner of Turner Construction Company for many years. He was a true outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending cookouts with his family. He loved spending time with his children, and felt that the grandchildren and great grandchildren could do no wrong in his eyes....
