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Leasil A. Samples

Leasil A. Samples

Jul 22, 2024

Leasil A. Samples 83 of Austell passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born in Memphis, TN on July 26, 1940, to the late Charles and Frances Jacks.

Leasil worked with her husband in his business, Mableton Hauling, for 22 years, they traveled the country together going to various casinos. She loved to play the slot...

Dawn Knighton

Dawn Knighton

Jun 28, 2024

Dawn Knighton, age 74, of Austell, GA entered eternity on June 28, 2024. Dawn was born in Atlanta, GA in 1949. She grew up and spent many of her young adult years in the San Francisco Bay area. She also lived in Carey, NC and Alexandria, VA before settling with her children in Austell, GA. She retired from the...

James Anthony Crowder

James Anthony Crowder

Jun 3, 2024

James Anthony Crowder 56 of Atlanta, Georgia passed away Monday, June 3, 2024.

He was born in Atlanta on September 19, 1967, to the late James Curtis and Arvella Crowder.

As an artist, James enjoyed sketching, painting and animation. He was loved by many and will be missed.

He is survived by his...

James "Jim" Arlin White

James "Jim" Arlin White

Dec 27, 2023

James (Jim) Arlin White, formerly of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home in Peachtree City, Georgia, on December 27, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born July 21, 1926, in Brilliant, Alabama, the sixth of ten children.  His parents were James Arlin White, Sr., and Eula Ethel (McRea) White.  After his father’s death...

James Walter Hudgins

James Walter Hudgins

Oct 1, 2023

James Walter (Walt) Hudgins, Sr.

James Walter (Walt) Hudgins, Sr. was called to heaven on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 8:30p.m. from his home in Snellville, GA with his loving wife of 31 years by his side. James (Walt) was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 5, 1940, to Dora L. Collins and James L. Hudgins.  He...

Gloria Turner Dugger

Gloria Turner Dugger

Sep 11, 2023

Gloria Turner Dugger, 81, of Senoia, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, after battling ovarian cancer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dottie Turner, her parents, Anne C. Turner and Lee H. Turner, and her son-in-law, Marty Nolan. Gloria loved gardening, cooking, music, traveling and all animals, and she spent most of her time doing...

Margaret "Martie" Stewart

Margaret "Martie" Stewart

Aug 27, 2023

Margaret “Martie” Lin Stewart 56 passed away Sunday, August27, 2023. She was born in Illinois on June 11, 1967, to the late Ronald and Patricia Braasch.

Martie is survived by her significant other of 7 years Michael Jackson, his children Megan Lewis (and her husband Timothy), Brittiney Jackson, Katie Jackson, and 2 grandchildren. Martie was also survived...

Norlyne B. Keahey

Norlyne B. Keahey

Aug 26, 2023

Norlyne B. (Niehus) Keahey, the love of Ken’s life, beloved Mother and cherished Bucky, passed away on August 26, 2023 at age 91. Norlyne was born on March 1, 1932 in Fairmont, OK to Clarence and Clara (Helberg) Niehus.

Norlyne graduated from Garber High School. On September 6, 1956 she married Dr. Kenneth Keahey in Enid, OK...

Linda Kay Boles

Linda Kay Boles

Apr 19, 2023

Linda Kay Boles 77, of Dallas, Georgia passed away April 19, 2023. She was born to the late Willie Glen Smith and Rose Taulbert Smith on November 12, 1945, in Oneida, Tennessee.

Linda’s hobbies were gardening and baking. She was the best cook and famous for her fried apple pies. She worked for Daniel’s Nursery...

Nancy Chesser

Nancy Chesser

Mar 19, 2023

Nancy Chesser 67, of Whitesburg, Georgia passed away Sunday March 19, 2023.

She was born in Americus, Georgia to the late Cullen and Nell Miller on March 5, 1956.

Nancy was a caring and kind hearted stubborn woman, she was a great mom to her children and adored her grandchildren. She enjoyed margaritas and cooking....

Thomas Earl Williamson

Thomas Earl Williamson

Feb 5, 2023

Thomas “Earl” Williamson (a.k.a. squirrel) 63 of Austell passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Frank and Betty Williamson on July 29, 1959

He is survived by Nieces Christie Jones and Candice Mullins, and a lifelong friend Robert Chesser along with several cousins and an aunt.

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Mary Nell Cheek

Mary Nell Cheek

Feb 3, 2023

Mary Nell Cheek passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.

She was born in Georgia to the late James and Bessie Rice on September 7, 1931.

She was dedicated to her church and loved to be with her family. She was loved in return and will be greatly missed.

Mary Nell is survived by...

Nolan Hudson Brooks Jr.

Nolan Hudson Brooks Jr.

Jan 30, 2023

Nolan Hudson Brooks, Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Nolan and Nellie Brooks, Sr. on November 30, 1943. Mr. Brooks graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a master’s degree in history. He served as a First Lieutenant with the U.S. Army as a member of the...

Paula Swanson

Paula Swanson

Dec 31, 2022

Paula Denise Swanson of Smyrna, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at age 67 from Covid. She was born on November 13, 1955 in Clovis, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her wife, Barbara Casper; father, Paul Swanson; and stepfather, Isaac Johnson.

She is survived by her mother Betty Johnson; son, Jesse Waldrop;...

Katherine Louise Brooks

Katherine Louise Brooks

Dec 5, 2022

Katherine Louise Brooks passed away December 5, 2022.

She was born in Panama to the late Chester and Patsy Pack on July 4, 1951.

She loved playing with and caring for her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. She enjoyed listening to Elvis and missed her sons that preceded her in death, as well as her...

Thomas Sechrist

Thomas Sechrist

Oct 31, 2022

Thomas Sechrist age 73, of Carrollton, passed away October 31. He is survived by his two grandsons; Brandon Kersey and Joseph Isham.

James Powell

James Powell

Oct 14, 2022

James Powell age 88, of Austell, passed away October 14th. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary; sons, Jimmy (Diane) Brewer and Brent (Michelle) Powell; daughter, Gail (Terry) Balowin; sisters, Polly Johnson, Doris Henderson and Gladys Harwood and grandchildren, Kylee Powell Ryder, Kevin James Powell, Chris Brewer, Larry Brewer, Kenneth Arnold and Cindy Arnold. He was...

Leo Delwin Payment

Leo Delwin Payment

Oct 10, 2022

Leo Delwin Payment of Carrollton, Ga. passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the age of 68, surrounded by family

Born on November 5, 1953, in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. He loved his family, his dogs, fishing, antique cars and building things. He will be missed for his caring smile, sense of humor and his undying...

Winifred Matie Soeder

Winifred Matie Soeder

Sep 24, 2022

Winifred Marie Soeder passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Ethel White.

She is survived by her children, Laura (Douglas) Buckland, Walt (Tina) Soeder,

Theodore Soeder, and Erik (Theresa) Soeder, as well as 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and several more family...

Arvella Crowder

Arvella Crowder

Aug 1, 2022

On August 1, 2022, Arvella Pamela Crowder beckoned to that call in Austell, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Grady and Arfaguis Leslie, born March 20, 1940.

She attended school in Meriwether County and graduated from Greenville Consolidated School in 1959.Upon graduation she moved to Atlanta and began working in the hospitality industry and later...

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