Obituary Listing

Mar 8, 2018

Mrs. Gwendolya L. Fink , age 88 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away in the late evening hours of Thursday, March 8th, 2018 at UF Health/Shands Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fl. ?Mrs. Fink was born on November 3rd, 1929 in Hopedale, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Carl John Norris & Myrtle Marie McCormick Norris. Her family said of...

Mar 4, 2018

Mrs. Lou Ann Awtry June 3, 1939 – March 4, 2018 Mrs. Lou Ann Awtry, age 78, of Griffin, GA passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Westbury Health and Rehab in McDonough, GA. Mrs. Awtry was born in Atlanta, GA on June 3, 1939. She was a lifelong member Griffin Center Point Church and an avid Atlanta Braves fan....

Mar 3, 2018

Mr. Lawrence Edward Terry November 17, 1940 – March 3, 2018 Mr. Lawrence Edward Terry, age 77, of Griffin, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Terry was born in Knoxville, TN, on November 17, 1940, to the late Vernon and Norine Terry. He is also preceded in death by his sister Annette Terry,...

Feb 18, 2018

Mr. Larry “Hammer” Reid September 13, 1953 – February 18, 2018 Larry “Hammer” Reid was born in Griffin, Georgia on September 13, 1953 to the late Mr. Lafayette Reid and Mrs. Lucille Reid. He was united in holy matrimony to Betty Ann Mayes on April 7, 1991. He diligently worked at the City of Griffin Sanitation Department for many years...

Feb 8, 2018

JoAnn Lucille Vinson was born in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sept. 8, 1940. She entered Heaven’s gates on Feb. 8, 2018. JoAnn was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was known for her macaroni and cheese, chicken and rice and potato salad. She also loved shopping, especially at thrift stores. JoAnn had an unwavering...

Feb 6, 2018

Mr. Orlando Lorenzo Hernandez , age 89 of St. Marys, Ga. passed away on the morning of February 6th, 2018 at St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida. A private service will be held at a later date by his family. July 22, 1928 – February 6, 2018

Feb 6, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Elaine Irvin October 18, 1948 – February 6, 2018 Barbara Elaine Irvin, age 69 of McDonough went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Mrs. Irvin was born on October 18, 1948, in Atlanta, GA, to the late Rev. Clifford H. and Genie Aline Ethridge. She was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law Connie...

Feb 5, 2018

Mr. Karl F. Braun, Jr ., age 72 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away Monday night, the 5 th of February, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. Karl was born December 13, 1945 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Karl F. Braun, Sr and Freida Kremmel Braun.  Karl grew up in Ripen, Wisconsin and after completing high school joined the U.S. Navy....

Feb 3, 2018

Mr. David J. Scoggins July 8, 1972 – February 3, 2018 Mr. David J. Scoggins, age 45, of Griffin, GA passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Spalding Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. Scoggins was born on July 8, 1972, in Griffin, GA. He was a member of Neal Baptist Church in Concord, GA where he played...

Jan 27, 2018

Mr. Sylvester L. “Roy” Andrews January 21, 1951 – January 27, 2018 Mr. Sylvester L. “Roy” Andrews, age 67, of Jackson, GA passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mr. Andrews was born on January 21, 1951, in Savannah, GA to the late Thomas James Andrews, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Andrews. He was also...

Jan 27, 2018

Jan 26, 2018

Mrs. Miguelina Argentina Hernandez , age 88, of St. Marys, Ga passed away in the evening hours of January 26th, 2018 at the Senior Care Center in St. Marys, Ga. A private service will be held at a later date by her family. September 29, 1929 – January 26, 2018

Jan 25, 2018

Mr. Tommy Lindsey Jr. November 24, 1940 – January 25, 2018 Mr. Tommy Lindsey, Jr. age 77, of Griffin, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Lindsey, Jr. will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westwood...

Jan 24, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Anderson April 2, 1932 – January 24, 2018 Mrs. Carolyn Anderson, age 85, of Jackson, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born on April 2, 1932, in Monroe, GA to the late James O. McGuffey and the late Carrie Dalton McGuffey. She was also preceded in death by her...

Jan 23, 2018

Mr. Ottis Richard “Ricky” Allen April 25, 1950 – January 23, 2018 Mr. Ottis Richard “Ricky” Allen, age 67, of Thomaston, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Allen was born on April 25, 1950, in Atlanta (Cabbagetown), GA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Lynn Allen; mother, Hazel Mae...

Jan 23, 2018

Mr. Jean A. Markes , age 79 of Kingsland, Ga. died after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia.  He passed away in the early morning hours of January 23rd, 2018 at Addington Place in Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Markes was born September 29th, 1938 in Malone, NY to the late Madill Markes and Albertine La Haie.  He grew up...

Jan 19, 2018

Jan 13, 2018

Ms. Gelaine Wilson , age 71 passed away January 13th, 2018 at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys, Ga. A private service will be held at a later date by her family. March 24, 1946 – January 13, 2018

Jan 8, 2018

Mrs. Margaret “Maggie” Ann Cacioppo July 1, 1953 – January 8, 2018 Mrs. Margaret “Maggie” Ann Cacioppo, age 64, of Griffin, GA went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 8, 2018. Maggie was born on July 1, 1953 in Munich Germany to the late George Boone and the late Marie Waddell. She was...

Jan 2, 2018

Mr. Bennie L. Williams, Sr. (Papa) August 17, 1941 – January 2, 2018 A Time to Be Born Bennie Lee Williams was born August 17, 1941 in Tallassee, Alabama, to the late Juanita Money and late LW Williams. A Time to Grow Bennie attended R. Moton High School in Tallassee, Alabama, where he graduated in the top 5% of his...