OBITUARIES

John Edward Murphy

John Edward Murphy

April 11, 2023

John E. Murphy, 73, of McDonough, passed away on April 11, 2023. In keeping with the family's wishes there will be no formal arrangements. 

Mr. Murphy was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Murphy and his children, Jon Boy, Nikki, Angela, Caleb, Megan, Hope, and Rachel. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jeanette Murphy, his children,...

Janice Elizabeth Banister

Janice Elizabeth Banister

April 5, 2023

Janice E. Banister, 79, of McDonough GA, passed away April 5, 2023. Graveside services will be held Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:00pm at Locust Grove City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm-1:00pm before the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Banister was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband...

Robert Earl Hammond

Robert Earl Hammond

April 4, 2023

Robert E. Hammond, 91, retired District Chief Clayton County Fire Department and retired Assistant Chief Forest Park Fire Department, passed away April 4, 2023. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 1:00pm in the chapel. Dr. Michael Hammond and Dr. Tommy Aman officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Forest Park GA. The family will...

Lien Thi My Nguyen

Lien Thi My Nguyen

April 1, 2023

Liên Thị Mỹ Nguyễn, 55 tuổi ở McDonough GA, đã qua đời ngày 1/4/2023. Lễ tang sẽ được tổ chức vào thứ Sáu, ngày 7 tháng 4 năm 2023 lúc 8:00 sáng. Gia đình sẽ tiếp bạn bè Thứ Tư, ngày 5 tháng 4 năm 2023 9 giờ sáng - 7 giờ tối và Thứ Năm, ngày 6 tháng 4...

Sherry Robertson

Sherry Robertson

March 24, 2023

Cheryl "Sherry" Robertson, 78, of Salisbury, NC, formerly of East Point, Ga., passed away on March 24, 2023. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home prior to service beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. 

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Jeremy "Hank" Reeves

Jeremy "Hank" Reeves

March 21, 2023

Jeremy "Hank" Reeves, 47, of Griffin, passed away on March 21, 2023. The family will be holding a private service at a later date. 

Hank was survived by his parents, Marlena and Jerry Cook of Griffin; brothers, Josh Bryan of Cumming and Jake Bryan (Gina) of Jackson; nephew, Chandler Bryan.

Frank Gordon Burgess

Frank Gordon Burgess

March 13, 2023

Frank G Burgess, 86, retired Army/Air Force veteran, of Jonesboro, passed away on March 13, 2023. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 11:00 am. We will go in procession to the Georgia National Cemetery for interment at 2:30 pm. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home prior...

Tung Thanh Thai

Tung Thanh Thai

March 7, 2023

Tung Thanh Thai, 57, of Morrow, passed away on March 7, 2023. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm and Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. We will depart at 2:00 pm for interment at Sherwood Memorial Park. 

Tùng Thanh Thái,...

John Randall Anderson "Randy"

John Randall Anderson "Randy"

March 5, 2023

John R. Anderson, "Randy", Navy veteran, 73, of Morrow, passed away on March 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 3:00 pm. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home beginning at 2:00 pm. Reception to follow at the Morrow Center, 1180 Southlake Circle, Suite...

Brenda Byrd

Brenda Byrd

February 27, 2023

Brenda Byrd, 83, of Morrow, passed away on February 27, 2023. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11:00 am. Rev. Dr. Karen Lyons will be officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home prior to service beginning at 10:00...

Frederick Paul Seidler

Frederick Paul Seidler

February 26, 2023

Frederick Paul Seidler, "Fred", 85, Army veteran, of Jackson, passed away on February 26, 2023. Entombment will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park on Friday, March 03, 2023 at 11:00 am.

Alena Mae Polston

Alena Mae Polston

February 19, 2023

Alena Mae Polston, 49, of Covington, passed away on February 19, 2023. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 1:00 pm. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home prior to service beginning at 11:00 am. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Benson Polston. She...

Billy Vaughan

Billy Vaughan

February 13, 2023

Billy Vaughan, 73, of Griffin,GA passed away February 13, 2023. The family will hold a private funeral service. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Patsy Vaughan; sons Kevin Vaughan (Courtney), Devin Vaughan (Natalie), Nicolas Vaughan (Caroline); sister Sue Vaughan; grandchildren Levi, Raylan, Abbigail, Stevie, Lynna; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter Daphne Vaughan. 

Willie Mae Simmons

Willie Mae Simmons

February 13, 2023

Willie Simmons, 84, of Griffin, passed away on February 13, 2023. A graveside service will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 12:00 pm. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Courtney Seigler of Savannah; step-daughter, Dawn Seigler of Peachtree Corners; son, Scott Seigler of Griffin; step-son, Jim Seigler (Bernadette) of Peachtree Corners.

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Jimmy Jackson Smith, Jr.

Jimmy Jackson Smith, Jr.

February 7, 2023

Jimmy Jackson Smith, Jr., 57, of Jackson, passed away on February 7, 2023. In keeping with the family's wishes no formal arrangements will be made. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Smith, Sr., and Deloris Smith; sisters, Glenda Smith and Anita Smith. He will be missed by his sisters, Sheila Smith of Jackson and Tonya Smith...

Richard "Bimbo" Rivers

Richard "Bimbo" Rivers

February 1, 2023

Richard "Bimbo" Rivers , 66, of Fayetteville, passed away on February 1, 2023. In keeping with the family's wishes no formal services have been arranged. 

He will be lovingly missed by his daughter, Brooke Rivers; son, Dillon Rivers; brothers, Vince Rivers of Whitesburg, Dante Rivers of Marietta, and Doug Rivers (Elaine), 2 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. 

William Douglas Barr

William Douglas Barr

January 29, 2023

William D. Barr, 77, of Rex, passed away on January 29, 2023. A graveside service for interment of ashes will be held at The Rock Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Chaplain Mark Tyman will be officiating. 

Mr. Barr was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Ferris; brother, Donald Barr, Sr., parents, Emory...

Sandra Washington

Sandra Washington

January 18, 2023

Sandra Washington, 68, of Jonesboro GA, passed away January 18, 2023. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Matthew Washington (Robin), Lemuel Washington (Jenne); step daughters Alana Smith, Aja Hopkins (John); grandchildren Ciera, Jaymion, Jordyn, Zion, Josiah, Zahari; great grandchild Sonali.

Eliot "Bud" Morgan

Eliot "Bud" Morgan

January 17, 2023

Eliot "Bud" Morgan, 72, of Morrow GA, passed away January 17, 2023. Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel. Family will receive friends before the service beginning at 11:00 am. Pastor Chris Anderson officiating. Private internment to follow. He will be lovingly remembered by daughter Andrea Mendez (David); sons Gus Morgan (Shelley),...

Anna M. Smith

Anna M. Smith

January 3, 2023

Anna M. Smith, 89, passed away January 3, 2023. Funeral services are private. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Sheila Thomas, Locust Grove GA, Terry Diane Cowan (Tommy), Milton FL, Tammy Wilson (Steve), Loganville GA; sons Butch Smith (Linda), Newnan GA, Chuck Smith (Julie), Newnan GA, Douglas Smith, Biloxi MS; sisters Doris Brown (Frank), Knoxville TN, Donna Suddarth,...

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