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Randy J Lenning

Randy J Lenning

August 30, 2025

Randy Lenning



Randy Lenning, age 72, of Rex, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, following a brief stay in the hospital and in hospice care.



Born in Atlanta on September 24, 1952, Randy grew up in Forest Park before making his home in Rex. He cherished time spent with his family and found joy in fishing, relaxing at the beach,...

Glenn Daniel Todd

Glenn Daniel Todd

August 23, 2025

Capt. Glenn "Dan" Todd (Ret.), age 73, fell asleep in the Lord on August 23, 2025. The youngest of three boys, he was born in Ohio in 1952, to Gordon and Kathleen Todd. He served as a Special Deputy with Van Wert County Sheriff's Office while attending Ohio Northern University. After finishing his Bachelor's, he married his highschool sweetheart, Rosie,...

Dr. William Anthony Gay

Dr. William Anthony Gay

August 20, 2025

Dr. William "Bill" Anthony Gay, affectionally known as "The Love Doctor," passed away on August 20th, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy in American broadcasting. A pioneer in Black radio since the early 1970's, Dr. Gay's career began in Baltimore, where he made history as the first Black Radio Engineer at WCAO AM-FM. He played a crucial role in establishing...

Douglas Willard Harris

Douglas Willard Harris

July 22, 2025

Douglas Harris, age 53 of Ellenwood, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his childhood home in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Born on September 16, 1971, in Wilkes County, to Douglas Warren Harris and Louella Harris Williams. Doug lived a life filled with love, purpose, and service.

Known affectionately throughout the community as “Lil Doug “and “Coach Doug,”...

Lois Ivanell Barbour

Lois Ivanell Barbour

July 12, 2025

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Charles Edgar Fulghum

Charles Edgar Fulghum

July 3, 2025

Charles Edgar Fulghum, aged 102, left this life and entered heaven on July 3, 2025. He was born November 15, 1922 in Atlanta, GA to Willie Sutton Fulghum and Amy Ola Lindsey Fulghum. His father was a member of the US Army and Charles grew up on several Army bases, including Ft. McPherson and Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, Ft. McClellan, AL...

Lawton Arthur Howard

Lawton Arthur Howard

June 29, 2025

Lawton Arthur Howard, age 65 of Morrow Ga, passed away on Saturday, June 28,2025 while at Grady Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loving family.

Lawton was born on January 28, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia to Joseph and Loraine Howard.

Lawton attended Sylvan High School in Atlanta Ga. Lawton but quit high school in the 10th grade to go to work and help his...

James Randall Coggins

James Randall Coggins

June 29, 2025

James R. (Randy) Coggins

Randy was born in Calhoun, GA in February 1948 to Henry and Frances Coggins. He has two sisters, Debra and Judy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carol, two step-daughters, Rachel and Katie, who he loves as his own, and one son Todd. He has 6

grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Lawton Arthur Howard

Lawton Arthur Howard

June 28, 2025

Lawton Arthur Howard, age 65 of Morrow Ga, passed away on Saturday, June 28,2025 while at Grady Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loving family.

Lawton was born on January 28, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia to Joseph and Loraine Howard.

Lawton attended Sylvan High School in Atlanta Ga. Lawton but quit high school in the 10th grade to go to work and help his...

Marvin Otis Chisnell

Marvin Otis Chisnell

May 30, 2025

MARVIN CHISNELL

PASTOR NELSON FURTADO

Master of Ceremony: Wayne Collins

Marvin Chisnell BIO

DOB: 10 November 1929

POB: Akron, OH

PARENTS: Deceased / unk

SIBLINGS: Two brothers deceased / Marvin was the youngest of three boys

Marvin's parents moved to Atlanta, GA for employment. When his father suddenly passed away, his mother was unable to support three growing boys, therefore, they were taken to the United Methodist Children's...

Gregory Alan Bryant

Gregory Alan Bryant

May 27, 2025

Obituary for Gregory Alan Bryant

Gregory Alan Bryant, of Morrow, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Alan was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 19, 1958, the first born of his parents, Rufus and Marie. As time would show, he was a gift of God to our country, community, and family. He was a 1976 graduate of Forest Park...

James "Jimmy" M. McCombs

James "Jimmy" M. McCombs

May 25, 2025

James M. McCombs, affectionately known as "Jimmy," was born on December 19, 1973, in the charming town of Watertown, New York. His journey through life was characterized by an unyielding passion for culinary arts, where he flourished as a Chef at Zoe's Kitchen. With an extensive career in the restaurant business, Jimmy poured his heart and soul into every dish...

Marie McCall Ellis

Marie McCall Ellis

May 16, 2025

Marie McCall Ellis, of Hapeville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 16 th. She was born in LaGrange, Georgia, on November 7 th, and spent her life devoted to her family, her work, and her passions.



Marie leaves behind her beloved children, Anne Ragan and Grant Barnette, and her dear sister, Anna Serrell.



For over 30 years, Marie worked with dedication and...

Melba Jean Peal

Melba Jean Peal

May 11, 2025

Melba Jean Peal, beloved wife, mother, Nana and Great Banana Peal left her earthly tent and went to be with her Lord and savior on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Jean, as know by her friends, was born in Reidsville, Georgia on April 29, 1941 to Coot Leon Westberry and Effie Davis Westberry. Jean grew up on the family farm....

Emily Ruth Parker

Emily Ruth Parker

April 20, 2025

Emily Ruth Parker, beloved mother to seven children, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1928 to the late Frank and Blonnie Mae Gibson.

 Emily was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Parker, Jr. ; her son, William Swint, Jr.; daughters Nancy Swint, and Shirley...

Judy Smith

Judy Smith

April 14, 2025

Judy Smith passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on May 6, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia, Judy was a woman of faith and family, cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Judy was a devoted mother to her three children: April Wilson (Eric), Ashley Robinson (Seth), and Joseph Chase Smith. She took...

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