Richard Reagin
Mar 8, 2025
Richard Edmon Reagin, known affectionately as "Dickie", age 89, of Conyers, Georgia, died March 8, 2025. Born on August 9, 1935, Dickie, a humble Christian, lived a life of service, dedication, and love. He spent his professional years working in quality control for Duplex Products and served his country honorably in the United States Army. Additionally, he was a member...
Vivian Howard
Mar 7, 2025
Vivian Foley Howard, 78, of Jasper, Georgia, died March 7, 2025. Originally from Opp, Alabama, Vivian's family moved to Lithonia, Georgia, when she was 5 years old, and Georgia became her forever home. She began dating the love of her life, Ed Howard, when she was just 14 years old, and they married in September of 1965, just after her...
Rachel Tanner
Mar 7, 2025
Rachel Wiggins Tanner, of Loganville, Georgia, died March 7, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born November 7, 1936, in Lithonia, to the now late Harold and Lillie Wiggins. Shortly after her 1954 graduation from Lithonia High School, she married her sweetheart, Levaughn "Buddy" Tanner. They were married for 36 years. Professionally, Mrs. Tanner went to work for...
Messiah Bradley
Mar 4, 2025
Messiah Dashawn Bradley, fondly known as "Pooh," of McDonough, Georgia, died March 4, 2025, at the tender age of 1. He restored joy and brought much life to his family during a difficult time. "Pooh" was their world, and spoiling him was their delight. Although his earthly life was short, his impact will long be remembered. His continuous, radiant smile...
Charles George
Feb 24, 2025
Charles Thomas George, age 93, of Lithonia, Georgia, died February 24, 2025. Born on August 11, 1931, in the very town he spent his entire life, Charles was a proud and lifelong resident of Lithonia. Raised on a farm, he plowed with a mule and learned the value of hard work from a young age, a virtue he passed on...
Michael Hodges
Feb 19, 2025
Michael (Mike) Stephenson Hodges, age 75, of Oxford, Georgia, died February 19, 2025. One of five children of the now late Hulon and Geneva Few Hodges, he was born January 16, 1950, in Porterdale, Georgia. Mike was a lifelong Newton County resident and graduated from Newton County High School and DeKalb Tech. He worked as a crane operator for Heaton...
Jo King
Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Jo Kelley King, of Monroe, Georgia, died the 11th day of February, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born into the large family of Grady & Orrie Kelley on May 7, 1932, in Lithonia, Georgia, where she grew up. Mrs. King retired from General Electric after over 3 decades of service. She found immense joy in cultivating...
Fred Hatcher
Feb 6, 2025
Fred Ellis Hatcher, age 74, of Loganville, Georgia, died February 6, 2025. Born on September 14, 1950, in Graceville, Florida, he was the son of the now late Albert & Ruby Hatcher. Fred was known as a hardworking, self-made businessman who owned and operated a successful packaging machine manufacturing company for many years. His heart was full of patriotism for...
Michael Wilcox
Feb 3, 2025
Michael Wilcox, age 77, of Stockbridge, Georgia, died February 3, 2025. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 21, 1947, to the now late Newton O. Wilcox, Jr., and Reba Rickels Wilcox. His service to our country in the U.S. Army was an achievement he held with great pride. A dedicated member of The Ole Country Church in McDonough,...
Edward Arrington
Jan 29, 2025
Edward Alonzo Arrington, Jr., known affectionately as Ed, of Lithonia, Georgia, died January 29, 2025, at the age of 65. A funny, creative and talented soul, Ed was a jack of all trades, with a knack for fixing things. His hands were never idle, always seeking out something to repair or reassemble. His mechanical inclinations qualified him well for his...
Monna Reagin
Jan 21, 2025
Monna Darlene Ramey Reagin, age 62, of Newborn, Georgia, died January 21, 2025. She was born March 2, 1962, one of seven children of the late D.R. & Pauline Ramey. A spirited and dedicated individual known for her jovial personality, Monna's life was filled with laughter, love, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family. Monna was employed by Lithonia...
Densford Cartledge
Jan 15, 2025
Densford Hoke "Denny" Cartledge, Jr., age 66, of Conyers, Georgia, died January 15, 2025. Raised in Lithonia, he was a 1976 graduate of Lithonia High School and worked for BellSouth/AT&T for many years until his retirement in 2012. Denny's passion for the water was evident in his love for the beach and bass fishing. His enthusiasm for the outdoors also...
Lula Gordon
Jan 7, 2025
Jane Gordon, 85, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, died January 7, 2025. Born Lula Jane Forester on September 15, 1939, she was a beacon of love and thoughtfulness, touching the lives of many with her warm and generous spirit. Jane found joy in planting and tending to her flowers and vegetable garden and expressing her love for the Lord through song....
Sarah Pope
Jan 5, 2025
Sarah Alice Pope, born May 1944 in Lithonia, Georgia, was the second child of Jesse & Sarah Jo Pope. She was loved by both her mother, daddy, her older brother and 2 younger brothers. Fragile yet strong, she loved others and loved being with others, especially her family and extended family. She lived most of her life in Lithonia and...
Mary Thomas
Dec 31, 2024
Mary Lynn Thomas, age 83, of Lithonia, died December 31, 2024. She was born one of five girls to Byron and Colie Mitchell on June 27, 1941, in Lithonia, Georgia, where she grew up. As a child she attended Rock Chapel Elementary and later graduated from Lithonia High School. Professionally, she worked in law firms in Decatur and Conyers for...
Betty Ledford
Dec 24, 2024
Mrs. Betty B. Ledford, age 92, of Lithonia, Georgia, died December 24, 2024. Born on October 21, 1932, in Cartersville, Georgia, she was known for her loving nature and thoughtful consideration for others. Her grandchildren will always remember when their love for skating led her to get a job working concessions at the local skating rink. She loved fishing with...
Irene Knight
Dec 14, 2024
Irene A. Knight, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, died December 14, 2024, at the age of 97. Born September 3, 1927, in Redan, Mrs. Knight was a warm-hearted homemaker with an unwavering commitment to her family, her church, and her community. She was known for her kindness and her acceptance of everyone. Her hobbies included shopping and collecting trinkets and nicknacks....
Maria Morrow
Dec 10, 2024
It is with profound sadness, great love and sincere appreciation that we share the peaceful passing of Maria Rosario Esparza Morrow on December 10, 2024. Born on May 13 in 1953, Maria lived a full life with a family that she held so dear. She was the very proud mother of two daughters: Maria Regina Davis Keene, and Sonia Amanda...
Joyce Carroll
Dec 9, 2024
Joyce Carroll, age 83, of Buford, Georgia, died December 9, 2024. Born Nellie Joyce Chaney on October 17, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the only daughter of the now late John Ingram Chaney, Jr., and Nellie Belle Chaney. Full of love and dedication to serving others, Joyce was a registered nurse by profession, employed by the State of Georgia...
Eleanor Ellis
Dec 8, 2024
Eleanor Patricia "Patsy" Ellis, 95, of Gainesville, formerly of Redan, Georgia, died December 8, 2024. Born August 18, 1929, in Demorest, she was the daughter of the now late Hoyt & Amy Watson. Her life was a testament to the power of a caring heart, a vibrant spirit, and a devotion to her faith and family. Patsy's life was deeply...
