Terry Wells
Aug 28, 2023
Terry Lee Wells, 66, of Covington, Georgia, died August 28, 2023. He was born in Lithonia, Georgia on November 23, 1956, to the late Richard Daniel and Alma Ophelia Jones Wells. Terry owned and operated TW Machine & Tool, a fabrication business where he showcased his extraordinary craftsmanship as a machinist. He loved the thrill of a good adventure. He...
Helen Smith-Tyler
Aug 26, 2023
Helen L. Smith-Tyler, age 70, of Lithonia, Georgia, died on August 26, 2023. Helen was a thoughtful, vivacious, and endearing woman whose life was marked by unyielding, unconditional love and selflessness. Her radiant spirit was contagious, and to know Helen was to love her. She was a shining example of benevolence and service. Helen had a fulfilling career as a...
Floree Dowdy
Aug 26, 2023
Diane Dowdy, of Stone Mountain, died August 26, 2023, at the age of 81. She was a woman of simple pleasures and found immense joy in the company of her little dog, Oscar, and watching classic television shows such as Little House on the Prairie and The Waltons. She loved her family dearly and will be deeply missed. Mrs. Dowdy...
Bobby Brown
Aug 25, 2023
Bobby Christopher Brown, age 55, of Winder, GA, passed away August 25, 2023, at home after a battle with cancer. He was born December 5, 1967 in Covington, GA, and was a truck driver at DixiePly for many years. He is survived by his wife, Karen Brown; parents, Bobby and Marilyn Brown; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kristy and Kyle Comer, Debbie...
Valerie Jarvis
Aug 19, 2023
On August 19, 2023, a modest, loyal, and gentle soul--Valerie Ann (Culotta) Jarvis--transitioned into everlasting love, peace, and rest with God and within our hearts. Born on August 6, 1946, to parents Sam and Mary Culotta, Valerie spent her childhood playing on the beaches of Jacksonville, Florida, voraciously reading, and attending church with her family, which included her dear maternal...
Ronnie Morris
Aug 10, 2023
Andrew Morris, age 65, of Conyers, died on August 10, 2023. He was born in Monroe, Georgia to the late James Howard & Delzina Morris in 1957. A dedicated, hard-working and loyal man, his work ethic radiated not only through his business but also in his service to the Lord. A faithful member of Jersey Baptist Church, his love for...
Cynthia Franklin
Aug 9, 2023
Cynthia Kay "Cindy" Franklin, age 61, of Lithonia, Georgia, died on August 9, 2023. Her life was a testament to her strong relationship with the Lord- one of compassion, dedication, and love for others. Cindy honorably served her country in the United States Air Force for 4 years and her community as a bus driver for the DeKalb County School...
Gregory Howell
Aug 9, 2023
Gregory Dean Howell, age 43, of Lawrenceville, died August 9, 2023. He is survived by his son, Christian Kane Howell; father, Jeffrey Howell; mother, Deborah Sparks; brother and sister-in-law, Chris & Jennifer "Jen" Howell; sister, Sarah Williams; grandmother, Dot Howell; several aunts, uncles & cousins; one nephew and several nieces; girlfriend, Angela "Angel" Quinn. A memorial service will be held...
Charles Milford
Jul 21, 2023
Charles Milford, age 88, of Social Circle, GA, formerly of Lithonia, GA, died in his way- with wheels under his feet- on July 21, 2023. Known affectionately as 'Daddy-O', Charles was born to the late Homer Rastus Milford and Margaret Eleanor Wilson Milford in 1935 and was a long-time member of the Lithonia Masonic Lodge #84 F.&A.M. Charles was known...
Hershel Harbin
Jul 14, 2023
Hershel "Lee" Harbin, Jr., age 78, of Conyers, died July 14, 2023. Lee was a loyal man, a trait that was evident in his service to his country in the United States Army and involvement with the Boy Scouts and the AT&T Pioneers, where he made lasting contributions. After a successful career as a Telecommunications Specialist with AT&T, he retired...
Susan Nasworthy
Jul 13, 2023
Susan Nasworthy, age 68, of Monroe, Georgia, died on July 13, 2023. A homemaker, she devoted her life to caring for her home and family and will be remembered as a loving grandmother. As hobbies, she enjoyed spending time completing crossword puzzles and watching game shows. Susan was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Kuglar; mother, Betty Anderson Bonds;...
Joe Hall
Jul 4, 2023
Joe L. Hall, Jr., age 89, of Lithonia, died July 4, 2023. Mr. Hall was a graduate of Washington High School and later Morris Brown College obtaining his Bachelor's Degree. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a member of West Hunter Street Baptist Church. Joe's career was spent with the...
Julia Powell
Jun 29, 2023
Julia Marie Powell, age 66, died June 29, 2023. She was born in Atlanta to Thomas J. Powell, Jr. and Mary Julia Chupp Powell. She enjoyed visiting the mountains and the beach. Julia loved her 'Thelma and Louise' like adventures with her sissy, Elaine. She enjoyed old western movies featuring John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, watching tennis matches and football...
Joan Nowell
Jun 20, 2023
Joan Rawlins Nowell, age 92, of Perry, GA, formerly of Conyers, died June 20, 2023. Born in Tucker to Alpha and Carter Rawlins, Sr., she was a graduate of Clarkston High School. Joan was a good cook who was known for her potato salad and pound cake, was taught by the best, "her mother." Joan was a member of Clarkston...
Craig Clarke
Jun 19, 2023
Craig Clarke, age 22 of Lithonia, Georgia, was called home on June 19th, 2023. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, to Yvette Green and Cleveland Clarke, Craigh was an esteemed graduate of Lithonia High School and an honors graduate at Georgia Southern University. During his time, not only was he the president of the NAACP chapter but he was also Juvenile Justice...
Marjorie Reagin
Jun 18, 2023
Marjorie Wyn Evans Reagin, age 92, of Conyers, formerly of Lithonia, died June 18, 2023. A native of Denbigh, North Wales, Marjorie married William J. "Dub" Reagin who was in the US. Airforce during WWII and they relocated to the United States. After living in several bases, they settled in his hometown of Lithonia, where she was part owner and...
Moses Joseph
Jun 13, 2023
Moses A. Joseph, age 79, of Lithonia, Georgia, died June 13, 2023. He was a hardworking and loving provider. Moses was a nature lover who enjoyed working outside and working with his hands, repairing and building things. His family was also very important to him, his wife, his children and grandchildren. Moses was preceded in death by his parents, Amy...
Randall Grimes
Jun 2, 2023
Randall L. Grimes, age 44, of Decatur, died Friday June 2, 2023. Born in Conyers, Georgia, he attended Stockbridge High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Peach State Construction Company. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding, talking with "Nottie", his older brother; and loved his dog, Stella. He was loved by many, missed by all and was the...
Hortence Anderson
May 25, 2023
Hortence Mitchell Anderson, age 94, of Conyers, died May 25, 2023. She was born in Avondale Estates to Ora George and James Mitchell and was a graduate of Lithonia High School. Hortence retired from Complete Auto Transit where she worked as an accounting clerk. Bingo was her favorite pastime, playing most every night of the week and many times on...
Joseph Upchurch
May 15, 2023
Joseph 'Joey' Howard Upchurch, age 56, of Jackson, died May 15, 2023. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Martha Jean Tumlin and Joseph Thomas Upchurch, he grew up in Stockbridge and attended Stockbridge High School. Joey enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, and cracking 'dad' jokes! He was the owner/operator of Upchurch Fence Company. Joey was preceded in death...
