Michael K. Yamaoka, 85, most recently of Peachtree City, Georgia, and formerly of South Salem, New York, passed away on June 10, 2026. He leaves behind a life marked by artistic achievement, international friendship, and deep devotion to family. Born in Japan, he attended Waseda University before continuing his studies at Art Center College of Design in California, where he...
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February 13, 1954 – June 7, 2026 Kathryn “Kathy” Ione Randall, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Duluth, Georgia, on June 7, 2026. Kathy was born on February 13, 1954, in Talking Rock, Georgia, to Hoyle and Margaret Mulkey. Though she would spend most of her life in Duluth, Talking Rock always held a special place in her...
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Charles Sterling Bell, 64 of Upitoi, GA passed away on June 14, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus. Mr. Bell was born July 21, 1961 in Langdale, AL, the son of Charles Thomas Bell and Barbara Jean Allen Bell. He worked as a weaver in several area textile mills. Survivors include his wife, Karen Popham Bell of Upitoi; his son,...
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Megan Hill Kendall, age 35, of Dacula, Georgia, passed away at home on June 10 from TNBC. Born on July 8, 1990, in Snellville, Georgia, to Tim and Kim Hill, Megan was an honor graduate at Brookwood High School in 2008, where she was a cheerleader, member of the track team, peer leader, and viola orchestra student. She earned a...
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Vincent J. “Vinny” Aleandri passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Vince dedicated his life to his great passions: family and music. As a gifted accordionist, he began performing professionally in 1959 and spent more than six decades sharing his talent with audiences across the country. His music carried...
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Wendy Luetkemeyer Taylor was born November 3, 1970. She is survived by her son, Andrew Luke Taylor, parents jane and Billy Luetkemeyer, brother Brian Luetkemeyer, aunts, uncles, a lot of cousins. Wendy graduated from Morrow high school in 1989 and went to Griffin tech. She worked for years for orthopedic doctors. She never met a dog she didn’t love. She...
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June 29, 1950 — June 5, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Hendrix Glisson, a cherished mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Donna departed this world on June 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her daughter . She was born on June 29, 1950, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Donald Hendrix and...
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Charlene Marie Speer, born February 27, 1958, completed her earthly journey on June 4, 2026; a loving daughter, sister, auntie, teacher and friend to so many. Charlene was born in Atlanta, GA and grew up in Rex, GA, alongside her mom and two younger sisters. She graduated in 1976 from Morrow High School in Morrow, GA, in 1980 from Berry...
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Hubert Hayes was born on January 22, 1940, in Ft Benning, GA to Paul and Irene Hayes. He lived in Columbus for most of his life until he came to live with his daughter in Phenix City in 2024. Hubert attended Baker High School, where he graduated in 1959. There, he was active in baseball, Science Club and ROTC. He...
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Efrem Maldonad, of Duluth, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in Santander de Quilichao, Colombia, on September 26, 1935, to Leonardo Maldonado and Maura Elisa Delgado. At 13, he was driven to learn a trade skill and sought help from an uncle who managed a local Sugar Mill. There he learned the...
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