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Douglas Willard Harris

Douglas Willard Harris

July 24, 2025

Douglas Willard 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," he was...

Lois Ivanell Barbour

Lois Ivanell Barbour

July 12, 2025

Lois Ivanell Wilson Barbour received her angel wings on the morning of July 12, 2025, around 8:30 a.m. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.Born and raised in Georgia, Ivanell graduated with the Class of 1954 from Forest Park Senior High School in Forest Park, GA. On April 12, 1957, she married the love of her life,...

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...

Janet Gatlin

Janet Gatlin

April 4, 2025

Janet Phillips

November 17, 1962 - April 4, 2025

Janet Phillips, born in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, at the age of 62. Though she lived in various parts of Georgia throughout her life, Cabbagetown always held a special place in her heart. It was there that she made lifelong friends, married, raised her children, and worked as...

Elena Lenning

Elena Lenning

April 3, 2025

Elena Lenning, 85, of Ellenwood GA and Milton FL, died April 3, 2025. Elena is proceeded in death by her beloved husband, David L. Lenning. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Wright (Ricky), Laura Cummings (Wes) and Paula Henson (Danny); grandchildren, Heidi Choudhury (Ehsan), Hope Wright, Christopher Wright (Aileen), Tiffany Bardhan, Ashley Cummings, Wesley Cummings (Hannah) and Trey Henson...

Doris Virginia Ragan

Doris Virginia Ragan

March 27, 2025

Doris Virginia Ragan of McDonough, GA passed away peacefully on the morning of March 27, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Samoset, FL to the late John Thompson and Callie Rowell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur L. “Buddy” Ragan, sons, Andrew W. Ragan, Randy L. Ragan (Athena), and Jeffery L. Ragan. Her...

Virgil Junior Jones

Virgil Junior Jones

March 19, 2025

Virgil Junior Jones, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Left this world peacefully on March 19,2025,at the age of 75.Born on March 24,1949, in Bowling Green Kentucky. He was the tower of strength of his family. Always willing to help other, he would give the shirt off his back to help anyone.

As a young man he fell...

Tao Ba Vo

Tao Ba Vo

March 15, 2025

Tao Ba Vo, born on April 24, 1943, in Vietnam, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He was a cherished individual, loved by his family and friends. His presence touched many lives, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Tao's life was one of warmth and kindness, and his spirit will continue to...

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