Thomas Oglesby
Dec 1, 2023
Tommy Oglesby, age 75, of Auburn, Georgia, died on December 1, 2023. Born in Atlanta, GA, on August 21, 1948, Tommy was a professional truck driver retiring from Colonial Cartage Corp. earlier this year. PawPaw, his favorite title of all, was one he wore proudly. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Gail Flowers Oglesby; sons and daughters-in-law, David Griswell...
Ricky Cooper
Nov 15, 2023
Ricky Joe Cooper, 69, of Athens, formerly of Commerce, Georgia, died on November 15, 2023. Born in Atlanta, on February 12, 1954, Ricky was a man of many passions and talents. His adventurous spirit was reflected in his love for hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors, while his thoughtful nature was evident in his carpentry work. A man who found...
Bobie Kendall
Nov 5, 2023
Mr. Bobby Lamar Kendall, age 86, of Lithonia died November 5, 2023. Bobby was born in DeKalb County, Georgia and lived in Scottdale during his younger years. This is where he met his loving wife of 63 years Marie Bruce Kendall. Bobby was a plumber by trade but most of all he was a talented guitar player. He and Marie...
Lily Ballard
Nov 4, 2023
Lily May Ballard, 97, of Grayson, GA, was born to Elizabeth and George Porter on May 14, 1926, in Chicago, IL. Lily passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home. Baptized in July 1977, Lily was a devoted Jehovah's Witness who steadfastly held to her faith until the end of her life. She had been a member of...
Brenda Conner
Oct 26, 2023
Brenda Conner, age 81, of Mansfield, Georgia, died October 26, 2023. She was born July 7, 1942, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, to the late Curtis and Clara Hambrick. Her hobbies, which included shopping, crafting, celebrating the holidays and scrapbooking, not only spoke of her creativity but also her love for preserving precious moments. In addition, she enjoyed going on cruises...
Jeanette Hendry
Oct 23, 2023
Jeanette R. Hendry, age 91, of Conyers, died October 23, 2023. Born on October 5, 1932, in Atlanta, Jeanette was a beacon of compassion, humanity, and support, characteristics that were deeply rooted in her southern upbringing. Despite never having been formally employed, Jeanette was a devoted mother, not only to her own children but to countless children in her community...
Randy White
Oct 23, 2023
Randy "Bear" White, known to his immediate family as Johnny, age 68, of Conyers, died on October 23, 2023. Born on August 2, 1955, in Conyers, he was a compassionate, loyal, loving, and supportive man known affectionately to loved ones as "Bear". Randy was a skilled Master Carpenter, taking pride in his work and leaving a tangible legacy of his...
Charles Upright
Oct 16, 2023
Charles Ray Upright, age 71, of Conyers, died October 16, 2023. Born in Concord, North Carolina on October 11, 1952, Charles was a talented transmission expert in the automotive industry but also a thoughtful family man. His hobbies were a reflection of his love for simple pleasures - he loved fishing, playing the guitar, and above all, he loved being...
Shirley Watkins
Sep 28, 2023
Shirley Joann Watkins, of Conyers, Georgia, died September 28, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born in Lithonia, Georgia to the late John and Cherri Binion. Shirley was known for her big heart, always caring for others, and she cherished the moments spent with her family. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as fishing,...
Gail Taylor
Sep 9, 2023
Gail Elizabeth Taylor, of Doraville, passed away after a long illness, on September 9, 2023, at the age of 74. Gail was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Taylor and her parents, Clifford and Maude Savage. Survivors include her sister, Glenda Balthaser, and brother-in-law, Terry Balthaser; brother, Gary Savage, and sister-in-law, Ava Savage; along with two nephews, a niece...
Ralph Wood
Sep 3, 2023
GrandDaddy- Daddy - Husband - Friend - Serviceman - "Big Daddy" Ralph Thomas Wood died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 3 in the company of his family, attended by caring professionals at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Known to many, especially those he worked with for 40 years at Atlanta Gas Light, as Big Daddy, Ralph was a devoted family man,...
Carl Farrill
Sep 3, 2023
Carl M. Farrill, Jr., of Lithonia, Georgia, died September 3, 2023, at the age of 91. A dedicated and reliable man, Carl was well known as the owner and operator of Farrill's Union 76 Full-Service Gas Station, a staple in the Lithonia community for 30 years. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War...
Timothy Watkins
Sep 1, 2023
Timothy Rex Watkins, Sr., of Conyers, died September 1, 2023, at the age of 63. Son of Guy and Shirley Watkins, Rex was born in Conyers and graduated from Rockdale County High School class of 1978. He owned and operated Watkins Painting for many years and was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church in Conyers since childhood. Rex enjoyed...
Thomas Bodkin
Sep 1, 2023
Thomas William "Tom" Bodkin, age 79, of Loganville, died on September 1, 2023. He was born in Augusta, Georgia, on May 7, 1944, to the late Thomas William, Sr., & Anne Isabelle Smith Bodkin. Tom was known for his brilliant mind and love for animals, especially cats and dogs. His life was rich with knowledge and dedication to learning. Notably,...
Jay Ott
Aug 30, 2023
Jay Thomas Ott, age 65, passed away at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta on August 30, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama to Ruth Mitchell Ott and Jobe Thomas Ott on August 21, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Karen Sledge Ott and four children - Brandon, Rachel Burton (Jack), Dillon, Megan...
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...
