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John Thaddeus Garner

John Thaddeus Garner

Jun 12, 2020

In John Thaddeus Garner’s fashion, he clocked out at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, continuing his career goal of always finishing his work on Friday by 5:00. We may have lost one of the most remarkable, smart, humorous, and humble people, but his story is not a sad one. Born on October 11, 1971 in Wiesbaden, Germany, John...

Catherine Wynelle Smith

Catherine Wynelle Smith

Jun 12, 2020

Catherine Wynelle Smith, 83, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. Catherine was born in Cordele, Georgia on June 14, 1936 to the late J.T. Staines, Sr. and Myrtice Akridge Staines. She was a bookkeeper for the family business, Smith Iron Works, and was a full-time stay-at-home mom once she began raising her own family. As her children grew older,...

Larry Edward Falls

Larry Edward Falls

Jun 11, 2020

On June 11, 2020, following a bout with colorectal cancer, Larry Edward Falls, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, went to live eternally with his Lord and Savior. Larry was born January 31, 1951 in Florence, Alabama, to the late Annie and Floyd Falls. At the age of 8, he moved to Decatur, Georgia. Larry played basketball at Gordon...

James Thomas Stephens

James Thomas Stephens

Jun 11, 2020

James “Da” Stephens, 81, passed into the hands of his Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2020. James was born in Crenshaw County, Alabama, to the late John Wesley and Thelma Gladys Stephens, on December 12, 1938. A proud United States Air Force Reserve Veteran, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama and a Master’s...

Msgt. Robert L. "Bob" Futrell, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. Robert L. "Bob" Futrell, Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 11, 2020

Bob Futrell, 88, held hands again with his beloved wife, Betty L. Futrell in Heaven, on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Born in Conway, North Hampton County, North Carolina, on August 29, 1931, Bob was the son of the late Adgie Roby and Ethel Mulder Futrell. He loved his country and proudly served in the United States Air Force having attained...

Tressie Lea Brown

Tressie Lea Brown

Jun 11, 2020

Tressie Lea Brown, 52, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Her husband and children were by her side. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on June 16, 1967, Tressie grew up in Brooklyn, Mississippi, where she graduated from Forrest County Agricultural High School. She attended Word of Faith Bible College in New Orleans, Louisiana, and on August 12,...

William Henry Dodd

William Henry Dodd

Jun 10, 2020

Henry Dodd, 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Henry was born in Macon, Georgia on March 10, 1948 to the late Henry and Amy Seymour Dodd. He was a proud graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Henry was later a successful sales representative in the wholesale wine and liquor industry...

Dianna Lyn Rodriguez

Dianna Lyn Rodriguez

Jun 9, 2020

Dianna Lyn Rodriguez, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Dianna was born in Missouri on August 7, 1962, to the late Ora Ray and Annie B. McBride. She was an employee of Food Depot for more than 20 years where she proudly worked as the Head Pricing Coordinator. Dianna’s intelligence and knack...

Robert Jon Martin

Robert Jon Martin

Jun 9, 2020

Robert Jon Martin was born in Sacramento, California on April 18, 1965. He passed away at his home in Perry on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 55. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. National Guard while working as a correctional officer for the State of California. He later transferred into the U.S. Army Reserve and...

Tsgt. Cecil Francis Harris, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Cecil Francis Harris, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 8, 2020

Cecil F. Harris, 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, June 8, 2020. Born on September 13, 1949 in Manhattan, New York, Cecil was the son of the late Cecil Francis Harris, Sr. and Caroline Bowles Harris. He proudly served his country for 23 years in the United States Air Force and was fortunate to travel all over...

Dung Boi Thi Nguyen

Dung Boi Thi Nguyen

Jun 7, 2020

Dung Boi Thi Nguyen, 81, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Dung was born in Ninh Hoa-Khanh Hoa on July 24, 1938 to the late Duc Van Nguyen and Thi Nguyen Kim Nga. She was a loving homemaker who loved her family dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Truong Nguyen. Mrs. Nguyen...

Marilyn Kathleen Pennycuff

Marilyn Kathleen Pennycuff

Jun 7, 2020

On June 7, 2020, Marilyn Kathleen Pennycuff went to be with her Father in Heaven. Marilyn was born on January 9, 1935, in Bonifay, Florida, to the late David and Myrtle Guilford. As a caring wife and mother, Marilyn stayed busy at home. She was constantly laboring to meet the needs of her family and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and canning....

Nancy "Flo"  Loretta Marable Larkin

Nancy "Flo" Loretta Marable Larkin

Jun 6, 2020

Flo Larkin, 78, entered into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 6 2020. Flo was born on July 17, 1941 in Bishop, Georgia to the late Roger and Clarice Marable. She spent most of her life in Centerville and made Sandy Valley Baptist Church her church home. Flo was a member of the Moose Club, enjoyed meeting her...

James Benjamin "J.B." Fauscett

James Benjamin "J.B." Fauscett

Jun 5, 2020

Early on the morning of Friday, June 5, 2020, James Benjamin “J.B.” Fauscett, 94, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Fauscett was born on May 31, 1926 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late James B. and Augusta Parris Fauscett. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II before going to work...

Dr. Floyd Hunt Sanders

Dr. Floyd Hunt Sanders

Jun 5, 2020

Floyd Hunt Sanders, 79, died June 5, 2020 at his home in Byron, Georgia. Hunt was born on July 2, 1940 in Athens, Georgia, to the late Beverly Barksdale and Myrtle Hunt Sanders. He was proud to have been named for his revolutionary ancestors Uriah Floyd, William Hunt, and Joshua Sanders. Growing up in Macon, Hunt attended Lanier High School...

Mark Robert Witherington

Mark Robert Witherington

Jun 5, 2020

Early on the morning of Friday, June 5, 2020, Mark Robert Witherington, 51, passed away peacefully. Mark was born on October 5, 1968, in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Northside High School in Warner Robins and was a CDL truck driver. When he was not working, Mark enjoyed dropping a line in a cool stream, waiting for a fish to come...

Virginia  C. "Jenny" Neely

Virginia C. "Jenny" Neely

Jun 4, 2020

Virginia C. "Jenny" Neely, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to be entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was 84 years old. Jenny was born in Asco, West Virginia, on July 22, 1935, to the late Rufus and Marie Large. She was married to the late James A. Neely for 64 years. A past resident of...

Smsgt. Curtis R. "Curt" Mayfield

Smsgt. Curtis R. "Curt" Mayfield

Jun 3, 2020

Curtis Raymond Mayfield, 72, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Mr. Mayfield was born on July 28, 1947, in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Thurmond and Bobbie Jean Matthews Mayfield. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Senior Master Sergeant before retiring. Subsequent to his military service,...

Faye Melton Hatfield

Faye Melton Hatfield

Jun 2, 2020

Faye Melton Hatfield, 79, returned home to her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Faye was born to Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame’s Ray Melton and Jeanette Carver Melton on August 24, 1940, in Cartersville, Georgia. She graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1958 and dedicated her life to honoring and keeping her daddy’s memory alive...

Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Mathis

Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Mathis

Jun 1, 2020

Dottie J. Mathis, faithful wife, mother, and grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was 92 years old. Dottie was born in Tampa, Florida, on March 27, 1928, to the late John and Audrey Baillie. A true disciple of Christ, she was a longtime member of Perry United Methodist Church where she loved participating in the...