Judy Ann Vaughn, 72, of Dallas, GA, passed away on February 21, 2017. Was was married to the late James B. Vaughn, Sr. She is survived by her children James and Renee. There will be a private service held at a later date. ... Continue Reading.
Mr. Samuel Oxford Burke, Jr. passed away on February 17, 2017. Mr. Burke was born in Garrard County, Kentucky in 1934 to Samuel Sr. & Lillian Burke. Mr. Burke is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his devoted wife, Muriel Burke; and four sons, Samuel Burke III, Robin Scott Burke, Kevin Andrew Burke, Daniel Burke; a sister, Barbara Carol Warner; and five nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, February 25, ... Continue Reading.
Leonard Lee Hall, 55 of Palmetto, GA, He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Laura Kay Hall, daughters: Kayla (Jason) Herron of Fayetteville, Kara (Matt) Sutton of Palmetto, GA, Kaycee (Jason) Fore of Newnan, GA. Mother Bonnie (Leon) Ivey of Dallas, GA, sister Bonnell (James) Chastain of Dallas, GA, grandchildren Ryan Sutton, Cooper Sutton and Cheyenne Herron. Niece Maria (Greg) Keith. Nephews Shone McDonald, Nicholas (Heather) McDonald. Leonard enjoyed Scuba diving, fishing cars and ... Continue Reading.
Mrs. Kem J. Saarela, age 61, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on February 11, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband, Victor Saarela. No Services are scheduled at this time. ... Continue Reading.
Ms. Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Strickland, age 75, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away on February 9, 2017. Ms. Strickland was born in Chicago, Illinois to William & Elizabeth Maher. In her spare time, she volunteered at The Ark Animal Rescue in Huntsville, Alabama. She also enjoyed participating in various charity walks. She is preceded in death by her parents and a son, Mitchell Strickland. Ms. Strickland is survived by her son, Robert Strickland; two daughters, Loretta Smith and Margaret ... Continue Reading.
Mr. Ivan Goins, age 57, of Winston, Georgia passed away on February 7, 2017. Mr. Goins was born in Miami, Florida to James Goins and Thelma Goins. Mr. Goins was employed by Mercedes-Benz of South Atlanta since 2006. Ever the devoted husband, loving father and doting grandfather, he enjoyed time spent with his family. In his spare time, he liked to tend his garden, loved to cook especially BBQ, build transmissions, get on the lawnmower, relax, and when able, have a beach getaway, as well as fish. ... Continue Reading.
Clarence Pitcock, 76 of Powder Springs, passed away on February 8, 2017. He is survived by his David (Karen) Pitcock of Powder Springs, daughter Shelley Mathis. sisters; Agnes (Aggie) Sissons, Virginia Pitcock and Sylvia Von Thur all of NJ, brother, Charles Peters also of NJ. Grandchildren Grant and Dawson Pitcock of Powder Springs, Beth Ann Youngblood and Maria Mathis of Athens GA. Clarence is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years Murl Seabolt Pitcock, parents Roy and Violet ... Continue Reading.
Mrs. Margaret Ann Abernathy, age 79, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on February 7, 2017. Mrs. Abernathy was born in Summerville, Georgia to Willie & Lillie Mae Brackett. She retired from Cobb County Public Schools Food Service Department. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler participating on many leagues. She enjoyed traveling to the Great Smokey Mountains and she loved dogs. She was active in the DAV and the American Legion. In her spare time, she helped to prepare boxes of food ... Continue Reading.
Jack L. Mace, age 91 of Kennesaw died Monday, February 6, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his granddaughter, Sherry K. Howells and her husband Tony; two great grandchildren, Macen C. Howells and Caitlin R. Howells all of Marietta; brother, Bill Mace of Indiana; nephew, Thomas Roger of Evansville, Indiana. Jack was born on March 4, 1925, son of the late Mack and Ellen Mace, graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1942. He was a veteran of WWII, and served ... Continue Reading.
Mr. Douglas “Doug” E. Hunter, age 53 of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on February 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hunter was born to Charles & Shirley Hunter in Ashville, North Carolina. Mr. Hunter grew up and spent his life in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Hunter was a self-described antique enthusiast; though, his family lovingly referred to him as a hunter and collector of junk! Rarely did he pass an estate sale, a yard sale, or a flea-market without stopping to find his next ... Continue Reading.