Mcdonough, GA Obituaries

Today we mourn the passing of our beloved family member, David Wayne Knight Sr. “Dago”. David was born on July 1, 1954 in East St Louis, Illinois to parents Frank and Shirley Knight. David is survived...

Clinton Dale Cosby passed away on November 11, 2026, at the age of 52. He was born on August 4, 1974, in Atlanta, GA to Dale and Kathy Cosby. Clint is survived by his wife of 27 years Kristy Cosby; t...

Mary Claire Robinson Dixon, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Born on February 11, 1941, Mary Claire lived a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. She wil...

James Wallace Tanner Jr. passed on November 7, 2026, at the age of 63. He was born in Atlanta, GA to the late James Wallace Tanner Sr. and Jennie Lee Tanner. Wally is survived by his mom Jennie Tanne...

Beverly Jean Stephens Gates of Jackson, GA passed away following a battle with cancer on November 6, 2026. Beverly was born on February 24, 1955 to the late Edgar EB & Sarah B Stephens of Atlanta. T...

Jewel Wynette Bishop, age 87 of McDonough, Georgia passed away November 5, 2026, and entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. She was born May 16, 1939 in Dublin, Georgia to the late Richa...

Mickey Waldrop, 51 of Hampton passed away on November 1, 2026. He was born in Tampa, FL to Howard and Virginia Waldrop on August 26, 1975. The family will greet friends from 1:00pm - 2:00pm on Novem...

Brian Roger Israel passed away on November 3, 2026, at the age of 70. Brian was born in New York City to the late Jack and Irma Israel. In addition to his parents, Brian was greeted in Heaven by his s...

Lola K. Barrett August 2, 1934 – November 1, 2026 Lola Kiker Barrett, lovingly known as Granna, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on August 2, 1934, in Haleyville, Ala...

Myra Lorraine Wilmot, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 79. She leaves behind a lifetime of beautiful memories, a rem...

Bernard Frank Fette, lovingly known as “Bernie”, “Dad”, and “Grandpa,” passed away on November 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, patriotism, and countless cherished memories. Berni...

Douglas Michael Roberts was born on May 6, 1972 in Marietta, GA to Thomas Michael Roberts and Linda Lee Johnson. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 30, 2026. Doug is survived by...

Doyal Eugene Kent, born May 1, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on October 29, 2026. Doyal was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Kent and Mildred Kent. He is survived by his loving wife ...

Barbara Moore, 88, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 11, 1938, in Rockmart, Georgia, to Henry and Vinie Burnley, Barbara lived a life ...

Mary Carole Crumbley Elliott, known almost exclusively as “Doodle,” was born September 27, 1939, to Rueben and Margaret Turner Crumbley. The oldest of four children, she was bright, precocious, and i...

Margaret Ann Kitchens, born October 4, 1940, passed away on October 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories. Margaret was the daughter of Clyde and Irene Wilson and...

Anita Joyce Foster passed away on October 27, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born in Alpharetta, GA to the late Dewey and Cassie Holbrook. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cheri L. Preston, whose life was defined by dedication, family and the simple joys that made her uniquely special. She is survived by her husban...

Ernest Porter, 90 of McDonough passed away on October 22, 2026. Ernest, “Ernie” or “Papa” as many called him, was born in Adrian, Georgia, on April 15, 1936. Ernest was the oldest of eight and marr...

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the world lost a courageous airman, a devoted son, a beloved brother, a cherished family member, and a loyal friend when Staff Sergeant Calvin Eugene Hicklin Jr. complet...

Randy Ranstrom, 88 of Jackson, GA passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, MD on October 10, 1938 to the late Carl and Elizabeth Ranstrom. He was also preceded in death by his childr...

Paula Nix Gosnell passed away on October 16, 2026. Paula was the wife of Robert Gosnell, who survives her. She is also survived by her mother, Emily W. Nix; her sister, Michelle Nix Humphreys; and he...

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and mother-in-law, Novelet Henry, who left this world to be with God ...

Martha Ann Joyce Barnes Creswell passed away Tuesday October 13. She was born February 7, 1939 as the youngest child of Izzie and Daisy(McGahee) Barnes. She graduated high school from Emmanuel Acade...

Ronald Edward Hudson Jr. passed on October 13, 2026, at the age of 63. He was born in Atlanta, GA on February 27, 1963 to the late Ronald Hudson Sr. and Judy Maddox. In addition to his father, he is p...

Doris June Pate passed on October 10, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on March 24, 1936, to the late Collie Dee and Naoma "Polly" Dickinson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her fir...

Charles Lathern Dotson ,age 90 passed away on Wednesday. October 7, 2026. Charles was born in Aragon, Georgia to the late James and Mini Dotson. In addition to his parents, he was greeted in Heaven b...

Hannah Leigh (Kennedy) Rock, age 35 of McDonough, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the beloved wife to her soulmate Derek J...

Dennis Ray Fulton, age 94, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2026. He was born on March 9, 1932 in a consolidated coal camp near Jenkins, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Howard Austin Fu...

Howard Lowell Austin passed on September 28, 2026, at the age of 94. Born July 31, 1932, in Ider, Alabama, to the late Howard and Georgie Austin. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by ...

In loving memory of Ann Ellen Newman who passed away on September 27, 2026 at the age of 82 after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on November 13, 1943 in Brantley, AL, to th...

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, our beloved Margie Rutledge, affectionately known as “Nanny,” peacefully made her final move to her heavenly home. While our hearts are heavy with her absence, her le...

Patricia McFarlane, 58 of Kennesaw passed away on September 17, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1968.

James "Jim" "Papa" Ernest Willis, 92 of Locust Grove, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born in Haines City, Florida on November 16, 1933 to the late Gordon Virgil and B...

Janet Ann Bivens (née Liston) was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She entered her Heavenly home on September 22 at the age of 86, where she was reunited wit...

James Edward “Ed” Walden, of Covington, Georgia, lived a wonderfully colorful life—one filled with family, faith, football, laughter, and more than a few Oatmeal Creme Pies, Coca-Cola's and Dr. Pepper...

Janice Littlejohn Mason passed on September 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Born August 27, 1950, in Griffin, GA to the late Jesse T. and Winnie Brown Littlejohn. In addition to her parents she is precede...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Charles Michael “Mike” Phillips. Mike passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at his home in McDonough, GA. He was born on March...

Susan Wright Parham passed away peacefully September 9. She was born Feb. 10, 1948, in Atlanta to Truman T. Wright and Nellie Jo Mann and grew up in Tucker, GA and attended Tucker High School. She wo...

Vance “Van” Jeffery Andrews of McDonough, GA, passed away on Friday, September 4th, 2026. Van was a loving father, stepfather, and Paw Paw. He is survived by his partner of 25+ years, Debbie Ennis; c...

Nancy Carol Conway, age 73, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. She married James Conway, in 1975, and they shared 51 years of marria...

James "Bill" William Dickson, 92, passed on August 31, 2026. He was born in Jewell, GA to the late Walter and Ramelle Dickson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Jeannette ...

Curtis Wayne Bates passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on July 6, 1958, in Atlanta, GA to the late Curtis Vinson and Doris Winnette Bates. In addition to his parents he is preceded in de...

Forrest “Wayne” Bivens, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, steadfast love, and cherished adventures. Born on February 24, 1938, in Mason County, K...

Ramiro Escobedo, 64, of Hampton, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2026. Ramiro was born on July 5, 1962, in Twin Falls, Idaho. in route to hospital. He spent much of his childhood...

Linda Garner Anderson, 78 of Stockbridge passed away on August 23, 2026. She was born in McDonough, Georgia on April 9, 1948 to the late Ira and Mary Garner. Linda was also preceded in death by her so...

Eddie Earl Reeves, age 72, passed away on August 24, 2026 at Emory Hospice in Atlanta. He was born May 1, 1954, in Griffin, Georgia to the late James T. Reeves and Vivian Turner Reeves. Eddie was a Fo...

Dorothy Ann (Sikes) Spivey went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2026. She is survived by her sons Sam (Rebecca) and Christopher (Theresa), her daughter-in-law Lisa Spivey, her six grandchildren, he...

Kathryn Ann Bostic, age 85, entered her heavenly home on August 23, 2026, where she was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior. Kathryn lived a life devoted to her faith, her family, and c...

Helen C. Harvill, 89 of McDonough passed on August 22, 2026. She was born in Gainesville, Georgia to R.T. Cummings and Alice Bradley Cummings. Helen attended Gainesville High School and then worked ab...