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Douglas Witt

Douglas Witt

Jun 21, 2015

Douglas A. Witt, age 58, of Newborn, died, June 21, 2015. Born in Ft. Monroe, Virginia to Lewis Clyde and Charlotte Witt, he served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and graduated from Florida State University with a masters degree. He was the grounds superintendent at Hickory Hills Golf Club in Jackson, GA. Surviving are his wife, Suzanne; son,...

Keith Rose

Keith Rose

Jun 15, 2015

Keith Anthony Rose, age 58, of Hiram, formerly of Lithonia, died June 15, 2015. He was a graduate of Lithonia High School and was employed by ECI Property Management Group. Preceded in death by his father, Bill Rose; surviving are his mother, Doris Rose of Covington; sisters, Wanda Knight of Covington, Lisa Martin of Oroville, California; brothers, Ron Rose of...

Louise Davenport

Louise Davenport

Jun 14, 2015

Louise Philpott Davenport, age 96, of Social Circle, died Sunday June 14, 2015. Born in Etowah, Tennessee, to John David and Zora Smith Philpott, she was retired from Maryville City School System. Surviving are her daughter, Jane Melton and her husband, James of Social Circle, son; Gary Melton of Maryville, TN, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A graveside service...

Kathy Shumake

Kathy Shumake

May 31, 2015

Kathy Mealor Shumake, age 60, a life-long resident of Lithonia, died May 31, 2015, following a long struggle with illness. Like her father Raymond Leftwich, Kathy was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Her granddaughter; Janna Haywood, describes her as a strong, resilient woman who was open, honest and always knew how to help. She...

Betty Creel

Betty Creel

May 27, 2015

Betty B. Creel, age 84, of Conyers, died May 27, 2015. Born to Clarence & Bertha Clack Brooks in 1930, she graduated from Roosevelt High School and retired from A&P food stores. She is survived by several cousins. A funeral service will be held 11 o'clock Saturday May 30, in the Lithonia Chapel of Henry Funeral Home. Interment will follow...

Emily Ford

Emily Ford

May 27, 2015

Emily A. Ford, age 75, of Lithonia, died May 27, 2015. Born in New York in 1939 to Eugene and Alethia Hairston, she was retired from Staten Island Plate Glass Company. Surviving are her husband; William "Bill" Ford of Lithonia, daughter; Kimberly Ford of Norcross, sons; Kenneth Ford of Covington, William Evan Ford of New York, sister; Mary Ella Broyard...

Sarah Godwin

Sarah Godwin

May 23, 2015

Sarah Jean Godwin, age 93 of Snellville, died May 23, 2015. Remains have been cremated. No service planned at this time. Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia. 770-482-4411. henryfuneral.com

Eddie Henry

Eddie Henry

May 22, 2015

Eddie Lamar Henry, age 77, a life long resident of Stone Mountain, died May 22, 2015. He was a graduate of Stone Mountain High School class of 1956 and DeKalb Technical School. He served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps and the US Air Force. He retired from the Woodman Packaging Machinery Company. He was preceded in death...

Arthur Ac

Arthur Ac

May 22, 2015

(A.C.) Arthur Cleveland Coleman, 71, of Social Circle, promoted on May 22, 2015 to his precious Savior Jesus Christ on the 43rd anniversary of his salvation. A.C. was preceded in death by a father, Reggie Coleman, Sr., and mother, Amie S. Coleman. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Lynette Coleman; children: Lynette Dinea Small and spouse...

Sandra Atkinson

Sandra Atkinson

May 17, 2015

Sandra Kelley Atkinson, 71, of Conyers, died May 17, 2015. A native of Lithonia, Sandra graduated from Rockdale High School, Class of 1961. She was a member of Newton Baptist Church and a former member of Heritage Hills Baptist Church. Sandra was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bud...

Jerry Fox

Jerry Fox

May 14, 2015

Jerry E. Fox, age 85, of Social Circle, passed away May 14, 2015. He is survived by his wife Jane Fox of 9 1/2 years. A daughter, Terry and Bob Stults of Social Circle Ga, Carol and Donald Roberts of Morganton Ga, sons Steve and Sandy Mann of Cleveland TN, Michael Mann of Blue Ridge GA. 3 granddaughters and 1...

Illa Dunahoo

Illa Dunahoo

May 11, 2015

Illa Dunahoo, age 85, of Lithonia, died May 11, 2015. She was a graduate of Fort Gaines High School, and retired from Aetna Insurance Company after 41 years service without ever missing a day at work. Preceded in death by parents; Henry Grady Dunahoo, Sr. and Iva Loray Pierce Dunahoo; Sister, Eloise Miller; brother, Henry Grady Dunahoo, Jr. She is...

Frances Turner

Frances Turner

May 3, 2015

Annette Turner Cody, age 67, of Conyers, died May 3, 2015. She was a customer service Representative with Crawford and Company and was a loving wife, mother and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, H.H. "Hack" Cody and sister Karen Hill. Surviving are daughter, Lyric Harbin and her husband Allen, of Covington; son, Justin...

Clifford Wozniak

Clifford Wozniak

May 2, 2015

Clifford Edward "Skip" Wozniak, Jr, age 61, of Covington, died Saturday, May 2, 2015. Skip served his country honorably in U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict and was the owner/operator of Southeast Pavement/Marking. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ann; sons, Jonathan Wozniak and Joshua Wozniak, both of Covington; brother, John Wozniak and wife, Debra, of...

Debra Landkamer

Debra Landkamer

Apr 26, 2015

Debra Lynn Landkamer, age 48, of Loganville, beloved wife, mother, daughter, friend, passed away April 26, 2015. Debbie was an active member of St. Anna's Catholic Church in Monroe serving on the Nicaragua Mission Trip Committee and the Christmas Craft Bazar Co-Chair. Debbie could also be found working with her husband Steve and son Will in the Trinity Coffee Roasters...

Gladys Warbington

Gladys Warbington

Apr 25, 2015

Gladys E. Warbington, age 87, of Lithonia, died Saturday, April 25, 2015. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was preceded in death by husband, Ike Warbington. Surviving are sons, Mike Morris of Lithonia and Fred Robertson of Sparta; brother, Lewis Robertson of Lithonia; one grandchild; 2 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 o'clock,...

James Jeff

James Jeff

Apr 22, 2015

James A. "Jeff' Powell, age 54, of Covington, died April 23, 2015. Henry Funeral Home, Social Circle is assisting the family with arrangements. 770-464-4482. henryfuneral.com

Carolyn Deehan

Carolyn Deehan

Apr 21, 2015

Carolyn Diane Deehan, 68, of Social Circle, died April 21, 2015. Henry Funeral Home, Social Circle is assisting the family with arrangements. 770-464-4482. henryfuneral.com

Kate Adams

Kate Adams

Apr 20, 2015

Kate S. Adams, age 86, of Covington, formerly of Decatur, died April 20, 2015. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Kate worked as a clerk for Goodyear and was the pianist for Lakeview Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by husbands, John Paul Cox and William J. Adams; parents, Walter and Annie Myrtle Holley; brothers, Richard...

Erik Kooken

Erik Kooken

Apr 20, 2015

Erik Ford Kooken, age 35, surrounded by his family, passed away on April 20, 2015,after a long illness. He was a 1999 graduate of Lithonia High School where he served as Commander in the ROTC. Erik is survived by his parents, Phyllis and Larry Kooken of Lithonia, GA; two brothers, Lee Kooken and his wife, Jennifer of New Orleans, and...

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