OBITUARIES

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,...

Huong Thi Nguyen

Huong Thi Nguyen

January 2, 2023

Huong Thi Nguyen,64, of Duluth GA, passed away January 2, 2023. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Cao Dai Temple, Rex, GA, from 8am-12:30pm. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park at 1pm. Family will receive friends Friday, January 6, 2023 from 9am-7pm at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors.

Mary Alice Gustafson

Mary Alice Gustafson

January 1, 2023

Mary Alice Gustafson, 99, of Hampton GA, passed away January 1, 2023. Services will be held at Thomas L . Scroggs Funeral Directors on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 1pm. Rev. Candy Thacker will be officiating. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service beginning at 12pm.

She will be lovingly...

Kathryn Hayes

Kathryn Hayes

December 31, 2022

Kathryn Mathews Hayes, 93, of Morrow, Georgia passed away December 31, 2022. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 1PM. Reverend Doctor Joseph Durham will be officiating. Interment to follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service starting at 11:00 A.M.

Kathryn Hayes was...

Kathryn Burgess

Kathryn Burgess

December 26, 2022

Kathryn Burgess, of Villa Rica, passed away on December 26, 2022. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Kenneth Coomer will be officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends prior to service beginning at 11:00 am. 

She was preceded in...

Fred A. Safrit

Fred A. Safrit

December 22, 2022

Fred A. Safrit ,93, of Forest Park, passed away on December 22, 2022. A memorial service will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Rev. Valerie Loner will be officiating. The family will be receiving friends prior to service beginning at 1:00 pm. 

He was preceded in death by his...

Mary Brazeal

Mary Brazeal

December 16, 2022

Brazeal, Mary Frances Gilreath “Mary”

 

Mary Frances Gilreath Brazeal, age 87, of Johns Creek, Georgia formerly of Morrow, Georgia passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born on January 23, 1935 in Walton County, Georgia and was the youngest of six children born to Myrte Gilreath and Josie Palmer Gilreath.

Mary is preceded in death by...

Agnes Dawson

Agnes Dawson

December 13, 2022

Agnes Dawson, 86, of Jonesboro, passed away on December 13, 2022. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends prior to service beginning at 11:00 am. 

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Lisa Rose...

Donald C. Fulton

Donald C. Fulton

December 11, 2022

Donald C. Fulton, 94, Air Force veteran, of Forest Park, passed away on December 11, 2022. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Curtis Turner will be officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home prior to service...

Betty Jo Ricks

Betty Jo Ricks

December 11, 2022

Betty Jo Ricks, of Stockbridge, passed away on December 11, 2022. Mrs. Ricks' was born on April 20, 1940 to the late, Charlie Mull and Carrie Williams Mull. In keeping with her wishes no formal services will he held. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Ricks, Jr. and her daughter, Bobbie Jean Ricks. She will...

Bobbie Henson

Bobbie Henson

December 7, 2022

Bobbie Henson, 78, of Morrow, passed away on December 7, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 3:00 pm. Rev. Fred Tag will be officiating.  The family will be receiving friends prior to service beginning at 2:00 pm. 

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Russell Scott Henson; sisters, Jean West and...

Janice Chevallier

Janice Chevallier

December 4, 2022

Janice Chevallier, 67, of Morrow, passed away on December 4, 2022. Services will be held at Thomas L. Scroggs Funeral Directors on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 12:00 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 brother, Maxwell Faircloth. She will be...

Melba Denson

Melba Denson

December 4, 2022

Melba Louise (Gorum) Denson, 93, of Forest Park, GA went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 04, 2022. Melba was born January 26, 1929 in Brooks, Alabama to the late, Sanford Gorum and Corene (Stanley) Gorum. She was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Melba was a Christian and had an eternal bond with Jesus...

Lois Stephens

Lois Stephens

December 3, 2022

Lois Eloise Stephens, 89, of Ocala, FL., passed away on December 3, 2022. A graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 1:00 pm. 

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