John Howard Stanford
Jun 10, 2025
John Howard “Big John” Stanford, 78, of Powder Springs, Georgia, departed peacefully from this life on June 10, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Known affectionately by friends and family alike as “Big John,” he leaves behind a large and loving family and a legacy of steadfast leadership, quiet strength, and devoted community service.
Born on November 4, 1946 in...
Barbara A Neeley
Jun 1, 2025
Barbara A. Neeley of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2025. A cherished wife, mother, and dedicated minister, Mrs. Neeley had a profound impact on the lives of many in her community.
Mrs. Neeley was a vivacious servant leader, bringing the joy of the Lord everywhere she visited. She served alongside her husband, Pastor David...
Cynthia Russell Kelly
May 31, 2025
Cynthia (Russell) Kelly, age 66, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. A devoted aunt and beloved friend, she will be remembered and treasured by all who knew her.
Affectionately known as “Cindy,” she was recognized for her warm smile and contagious laugh, which brought joy to those around her.
Cindy was preceded in death by her parents,...
Phyllis Ann Prunty
May 29, 2025
Phyllis Ann Prunty, age 94, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away peacefully on May 29,2025. She will be remembered for her kind and giving heart.
On September 7, 1930, she was born to Harry and Edna Bass of Toluca, Illinois. After graduation from high school, she was employed by GE in Bloomington, Illinois. She was married to Jerry Prunty in 1960...
Ernest T Paul
May 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, the family of Ernest T. Paul of Marietta, Georgia, announces his passing on May 24, 2025, due to complications from diabetes. Ernie was 81.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Arloa Paul, and his parents, Vilma and Ernest Theodore Paul. He is survived by his loving daughters, Heather Braniff (Tom) and...
Roberta Thomas Jones
May 18, 2025
Roberta Jones, of Atlanta, passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family, on Sunday, May 18, 2025, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer.
Born Roberta Lynn Thomas—affectionately known as “Bobby Lynn” during her childhood—she grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was the eldest and only daughter of Patricia Ann and John Larry Thomas, a homemaker and a...
Gayle Ellen Turner
May 17, 2025
Gayle Ellen Turner, 66, of Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully on May 17, 2025, with her cousin Nancy Turner Miranda by her side.
Gayle was born in Atlanta at Piedmont Hospital on April 11, 1959, to the late Frank Garren Turner of Mulberry, FL, and the late Barbara Hamilton Turner of Norcross, GA. She graduated from Briarcliff High School, where she...
Roberta "Robbi" Gail Braun
May 14, 2025
Roberta Gail Braun, lovingly known as Robbi, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the age of 72, on Wednesday May 14, 2025. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Robbi spent much of her life in Georgia, where she built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, and service to others.
Robbi loved Jesus and trusted God with all her...
Nancy Nelson O'Neill
May 13, 2025
On May 13th, 2025, at age 75, Nancy Nelson O’Neill peacefully passed away of natural causes at Piedmont hospital. She passed in the loving embrace of her husband of 53 years, Dan, and their two daughters, Robin and Amy, as Nancy listened to her favorite music.
Born in New Orleans to Helen (“Petie”) and Rowland (“Chief”) Nelson, Nancy grew up...
Jerri Lynn Colwell
May 12, 2025
Jerri Lynn Colwell March 31, 1958 to May 12, 2025
Jerri Colwell of Hampton, Georgia, was born in Gassaway, West Virginia, and passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 67, surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Janet and Paul Holcomb, and Errol Rogers.
She is survived by her sons, Mike and...
Ores Dean Unzicker
May 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ores Dean Unzicker (January 26, 1949 – May 11, 2025)
It is with a sense of both relief and sorrow that we announce the passing of Ores Dean Unzicker, 76, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and community servant who never hesitated to speak his mind. Known for his meticulous nature and a penchant for a clever...
George Steven Hogan
May 11, 2025
George Steven Hogan, 79, of Douglas County, Georgia, passed away on May 11, 2025. Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, on October 16, 1945, George lived a life defined by duty, courage, and selfless service to others.
In 1969, George joined the United States Army to serve his country during the Vietnam War. He became a helicopter pilot, flying combat missions...
Jenny Christine Atkinson
May 5, 2025
Jenny Christine Atkinson, 54, away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at St. Francis-Emery Hospital in Columbus, GA. She was born January 31, 1971 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas and Jacqueline Atkinson.
She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1989 and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from ITT Technical College and worked for 25 years...
William Lindsey "Bill" Stephenson
May 3, 2025
William Lindsey “Bill” Stephenson passed away on 3 May, 2025 following a brief but intense battle with cancer.
Bill was born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1956, the third son of Al and Barbara Stephenson. Bill graduated from Samuel Wolfson High School in 1974. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and earned...
Carol Jean Randolph
Apr 28, 2025
Carol Jean Randolph
Sunrise Sunset
October 16, 1952 April 28, 2025
Carol Jean Randolph, 72, was born in Blytheville Arkansas on October 16, 1952 to Delois M. Goodlow and Johnny B. Carter. She grew up in Blytheville and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Blythvillie Public Schools. After growing up, she moved to Tacoma, Washington for several years and afterwards,...
Evelyn Clark Buckley
Apr 27, 2025
Evelyn Clark Buckley passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
She is survived by her three children—Patrick (Jodi), Tara (Greg), and Timothy (Catherine)—and by her nine grandchildren: Connor (Kim), Shannon (Hannah), Ciaran, Yenatfanta, Dagem, Joe, Harry, Ceilidh, and Arin. She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren—Killian, Caitlin, and Evie—with one more expected...
