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Atlanta, Georgia Charles R. Hasty 1932 — 2024 Charles Ransom Hasty of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, after 92 glorious years, died peacefully with his family at his side at his oldest daughter's home on August 13, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Charley was born at his parent's home and raised in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, the son of Lewis Ransom and Virginia Barnes Hasty. He graduated from Davidson College ('54 -BA, English). While studying for his master of divinity at Union Theological Seminary (Richmond), he met Lois Anne Dryden, a Master of Arts student in Christian Education. They married after their graduations in 1957 and they spent a year in Edinburgh, Scotland, where Charley continued his studies in theology. At Davidson...

Newnan, Georgia Otis Jerrel Griffin 1946 — 2024 The storied life of Otis Jerrel Griffin began in Newnan, Georgia, when he was born on February 25, 1946, the son of the late Otis and Ada Verdell Brown Griffin. He might have been a "Jr," but his dad never had a middle name! His youth was filled with aunts, uncles, and cousins, as his mother was one of 13 children. His life choices would be greatly shaped by his dad and his uncles. His father was a painting contractor, and his uncles were well-known builders. He was fascinated by the prospect of envisioning a building or home from his first evaluation of a plot of ground, doing architect-worthy drawings, and seeing a project through to completion. Jerrel became well-known for his absolute...

Greshamville, Georgia Edward Perkins Williams 1941 — 2024 Edward Perkins Williams, 82, passed away on June 5, 2024 after a 6-month battle with cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Perkins was born on November 15, 1941 in his home in Buckhead, GA, where he spent his early years. At 9, his family moved into his mother's homeplace in Greshamville, GA, which would later become his retirement home. He worked on the family dairy farm and would often wake up at 4:00 am to milk cows before school. Perkins graduated from Greensboro High School where he played football and ran track. He studied Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia and...

Plains, Georgia Rev. Claude G. "Ceegee: Haugabook, Jr. 1928 — 2024 Rev. Claude Green "Ceegie" Haugabook, Jr., age 96, of 215 Walters Street, Plains, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus. He was born in Montezuma on February 20, 1928 to the late Claude Green Haugabook, Sr. and Elizabeth Forehand Haugabook. Ceegie graduated with a degree in business from the University of Georgia in 1950 and returned to Montezuma to the work in his father's oil business. Upon the death of his first wife, Joyce Parks, he felt called to the ministry and enrolled in the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, graduating in 1954. After graduation, he joined the South Georgia Methodist Conference and was appointed to serve Salem...

Awendaw, Georgia Homer H. Shellnutt 1938 — 2024 Mr. Homer H. Shellnutt, age 85 of Awendaw, South Carolina, formerly of Griffin, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Mr. Shellnutt was born in Columbus, Georgia on March 3, 1938. His parents, Homer H. Shellnutt, Sr. and Elizabeth Lewis Shellnutt, wife Tiffany K. Shellnutt all preceded him in death. He was a retired teacher, coach and businessman and member of Griffin First United Methodist Church. Survivors include five children; Charles Shellnutt and wife Kim, Michael Shellnutt and wife Nancy, Timothy Shellnutt and spouse Claudia, and Richard Shellnutt and wife Tonya, daughter, Mary Sargent; sisters, Carolyn and Gail; brother, Richard; fifteen grandchildren; and great...

Awendaw, Georgia Homer H. Shellnutt 1938 — 2024 Mr. Homer H. Shellnutt, age 85, of Awendaw, South Carolina formerly of Griffin, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Mr. Shellnutt was born in Columbus, Georgia on March 3, 1938. His parents, Homer H. Shellnutt, Sr. and Elizabeth Lewis Shellnutt, wife Tiffany K. Shellnutt all preceded him in death. He was a retired teacher, coach and businessman and member of Griffin First United Methodist Church. Survivors include five children; Charles Shellnutt and wife Kim, Michael Shellnutt and wife Nancy, Timothy Shellnutt and spouse Claudia, and Richard Shellnutt and wife Tonya, daughter, Mary Sargent; sisters, Carolyn and Gail; brother, Richard; fifteen grandchildren; and great...

Griffin, Georgia Richard Cobb 1932 — 2024 Mr. Hugh Richard Cobb, age 91, of Griffin, passed away February 19, 2024. Richard was born in Atlanta, son of the late Frank and Alma Cobb. He worked for the US Postal Service for 30+ years, retiring as a mail carrier. Richard was a cut-up, never met a stranger, an excellent dancer, and unbeatable when playing pool. He loved sports and was an avid Alabama Football and Atlanta Braves fan. He was a member of the Griffin Moose Lodge #1503 and the Columbus VFW Post #665. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Cobb, daughter, Vicki (Bobby) Evans. He is survived by his wife: Eloise Cobb; children: Edward Collum, Malinda (Jimmy) Mathis, Tracy Tidwell, Kathy...

Charleston, South Carolina Robert Holmes Hood 1944 — 2024 Robert Holmes Hood of Charleston, South Carolina, devoted husband of Mary Agnes Burnham Hood, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He was 79 years old. Bobby was born on October 5, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late James Albert Hood and Ruth Henderson Hood Smith. Bobby attended the Gaud School and Charleston High, and he graduated from St. Andrew's-Sewanee School. After graduation, he attended Sewanee, The University of the South, graduating in 1966. He is a 1969 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. In 1969, Bobby began what would become a distinguished legal career, as an Assistant Attorney General for...

Aiken, SC, South Carolina Robert Anthony Mason 1947 — 2024 Robert Anthony (Tony) Mason (April 1947- February 2024) Born to Dorothy and Millard Mason on April 25, 1947, Robert Anthony Mason, known as "Tony", grew up in Lanett, Alabama, with his sister Dianne Robinson (Stanley) of Lanett, Alabama, and brother Greg Mason (Suzanne) of Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up Tony grew to enjoy sports, hunting, a good dog and old trucks, but it was Judy Dale Mason of Valley, Alabama, that would capture his heart. They got married in May,1969, and would love each other through the ups and downs of life for the next 55 years. Tony and Judy would have two sons; Travis Anthony Mason (Lil) of Lexington, South Carolina, and Rev. Daniel Adam Mason (Rachel) of Durham,...

Columbus, Georgia Alan Scott Black 1956 — 2024 Alan Scott Black, of Columbus Georgia, died on January 22, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1956 in Columbus, Georgia, and was the son of the late Clifford P Black, Sr and Catherine Friedwagner Black. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Susan Bailey Black; his sister, Renate M Black; and his brother, Kenneth Frank Black. He is survived by his brother Dr Clifford P Black, Jr (Diane Terwilliger Black) of Anniston, Alabama; sister E. Susan Binns (Dr Michael J Binns) of Marietta, Georgia; nephew Jason S Black of Irvine, California ; niece Stephanie Smith of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Katherine R Binns of Marietta, Georgia. Alan graduated with honors from Columbus high school in 1974. He...

Carrollton, Georgia Forrest Wilson Allen 1953 — 2024 SGT Forrest Wilson Allen, age 70, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born April 17, 1953, the son of the late Mr. Forrest Wilson Allen, Sr. and Mrs. Lucy Preston Allen. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM from North Point Baptist Church, with Pastor Lee Wimberly and Pastor Doug Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in West Georgia Memorial Park, with the American Legion Post #143 rendering military honors. The family will receive friends at North Point Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed on Mr. Allen's obituary page on the...

Auburn, Alabama Col. David C. Parker, Sr., Retired 1934 — 2024 Col. David C. Parker, Sr., Retired May 19, 1934 - January 20, 2024 Col. David C. Parker, Sr., Retired, 89, of Auburn, AL passed away on January, 02, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Col. Parker will have a service on Saturday, January 06, 2024 in the chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 PM CST. Please visit jeffcoattrant.com for a full obituary.

Morrow, Georgia Tawana Goss Tarno 1959 — 2023 Mrs. Tawana Goss Tarno, age 64 of Morrow went home to be with her Lord on December 6, 2023. Tawana was the Executive Director of Calvary Refuge Homeless Shelter in Forest Park and a longtime member of First Baptist Church Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her father: SFC (Ret) Thomas E. Goss, Jr. Tawana is survived by her husband of 43 years: Bradley J. Tarno, sons: J. Brock Tarno of Ellenwood and S. Caleb (Robin) Tarno of Locust Grove, daughter: Shalaine (Jacob) Roland of Peachtree City, mother: Gladys Goss of Woodbury, Ga., brothers: Lonnie (Pat) Goss of Smiths Station, AL., Tony (Carolyn) Goss of Alexander City, AL., and Bart (Wendy) Goss of Woodbury, GA., grandchildren: Cason Miles...

Suwanee, Georgia Deborah Mixon Upchurch 1947 — 2023 Deborah Mixon Upchurch, age 75, of Suwanee, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was born on October 24, 1947 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Horace Preston Mixon, Sr and Syble Bacon Mixon. She is also preceded in death by her brother Horace Mixon, Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Robert Charles Upchurch, daughter, Robin Burkhalter (Rick Burkhalter) son, Robert Upchurch (Sheli Upchurch), granddaughters Anna West (Bradley West), Sarah Kate Gautier (Sam Gautier), Ally Wilkins (Jackson Wilkens), Ella Upchurch, grandson Cole Upchurch, great-grandson Richie West, sisters Sue Brown, Vicki Cone (Howell Cone),...

Athens, Georgia Andrew Jackson "Jack" Curry, Jr. 1943 — 2023 Andrew Jackson Curry, Jr., age 80, died on September 26, 2023 at his home in Athens, Georgia, surrounded by his immediate family. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 53 years, Kay Sherrod Curry, and by his parents, Andrew Jackson Curry, Sr. and Eula Key Curry. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Curry Hall (Chris Hall) and grand-dog Mavis of Washington, DC and his sister-in-law Billie Sherrod (Joe Savage) of Atlanta, GA. Jack was born and raised in Columbus, GA and graduated from Jordan Vocational High School. He was a "Double Dawg", earning both bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Georgia's School of Journalism, where he was a member of Chi...

Durham, North Carolina William Toland "Toby" Barfield, Jr. 1951 — 2023 William Toland "Toby" Barfield Jr., known to family as D, is dancing through heaven to his favorite jukebox tunes. Throughout his 72 years, Toby's love of life was infectious; winning him lifelong friendships from growing up in Albany, GA, to early family years serving Wynnton Methodist Church in Columbus, GA, then to Durham, NC, where he grew his deepest roots. He was an obnoxiously proud Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech graduate who loved, laughed and played with reckless abandon. Toby's first and greatest love was his high school sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Marcia. He gallivanted through life by her side, finding joy and jokes in everyday happenings, always stopping to smell the...

Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia William Alonnie Fielder, Jr. 1937 — 2023 William Alonnie Fielder, Jr., affectionately known as Lonnie, was born on the 31st of August, 1937 in Thomasville, Georgia, and took his leave from us on August 17, 2023. A courageous and dedicated soul, Lonnie left an indelible mark on everyone he met. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, his presence will be sorely missed by all who knew him. As John C. Maxwell once said, "Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you." Lonnie's life was a testament to this quote, with his immense dedication to his work and family. Lonnie was a resident of Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, after having lived in Columbus, Georgia, and Pagosa Springs,...

Rome, Georgia Mary Rebecca Couch 1945 — 2023 Ms. Mary Rebecca (Becky) Couch, age 78, of Rome, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Ms. Couch was born on May 3, 1945, in Columbus, GA, daughter of the late Laurence Robins Couch, Jr. and the late Ila Lynelle Phillips Couch. She was a graduate of Sidney Lanier High School, in Montgomery, AL. Ms. Couch graduated from Auburn University in 1967, where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She also held a master's degree in education and taught school for thirty-two years. Ms. Couch was a member of the Button Gwinnett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Chapter AO of PEO, New Romans' bridge group, First Baptist Church and The Conundrums Sunday school...

Woodstock, Georgia Kylee Dawn Edge 1985 — 2023 Kylee Dawn Edge, 38, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, with her family by her side. She courageously battled breast cancer for eight years and fought valiantly until the very end. Kylee was born on April 17, 1985, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Jay and Dawn Sullivan. At age five, she was thrilled to become a big sister to her little brother, Chase. Kylee met her husband, Richard Edge, in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2014. They married on September 4, 2016, in Miramar Beach, Florida, surrounded by family members and friends. It was a joyous occasion for all. Kylee spent the first twelve years of her life in Oklahoma. During that time, she attended Grove Elementary School in...

Albany, Georgia Henry DeBolt (Bolts) Wiley, Jr. 1950 — 2023 Henry DeBolt (Bolts) Wiley Junior passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his residence. Bolts was born September 3, 1950, to Henry DeBolt Wiley Senior and Jane Bullock Wiley in Columbus Georgia. Bolts graduated from Columbus High School in 1968, and from Gordon Military College in 1970. He then attended Auburn University where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. While attending Auburn he started a residential construction company that he owned and operated until 1980. In 1980 he moved his family to Albany, Georgia to create Southeastern Aluminum Recycling Inc. He served as president until his death. During this time, he was also involved in commercial and...

Augusta, Georgia Felix A. Patrick III 1933 — 2023 Entered into rest on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Mr. Felix Albert Patrick III, 90, loving husband of 67 years to Mrs. Eleanor Weekley Patrick. The funeral service will be held Friday, April 21, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Hearn and Rev. Roy McVeigh officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be George Hoard, Bobby Baker, Carl Darby, Jim Faxon and Earl Wright and the Adult Couples and Singles Sunday School Class from Trinity on the Hill UMC. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Trinity on the Hill UMC, 1330 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904. The family will receive friends...

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