Keith Blanchard passed away at his home on February 15, 2026. There will be no service at this time. Keith worked at channel 3 for many years. He retired from CNN as an Electronic Engineer. Keith was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Helen Blanchard; brother: Steve Blanchard; niece: Ashley Blanchard and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Keith...
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Barbara Lester Simpson, age 77, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on March 2, 2026. Born on September 6, 1948, at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth Branham Lester. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Pat Faulkner. She is survived by her husband,...
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Margaret Lee (Phelps) Sottosanti peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with her children, grandson, and close friends of the family by her side. Born on April 15, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, Margaret was raised in Maple Heights, Ohio, by her parents, foster parents, and grandparents. She graduated from Maple Heights Senior High School in 1963 and went on...
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In Loving Memory of Sarah Emmie Bellamy (86). Sarah passed away on February 16, 2026. She was a kindhearted and loving mother, sister and friend whose generous spirit touched many lives. Sarah was born on March 15, 1939, to the late Otis and Emmie [Davis] Alexander. She grew up in Phenix City, Alabama. She graduated as the valedictorian from Mount...
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Jayne Ann (Frontino) Troy peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born and raised in North East, Pennsylvania, Jayne graduated from North East High School in 1968 and went on to attend Kent State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1972. It was there that she met her future husband, Harold “Buddy” Troy. Following...
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Evelyn Hinds was a loving mother, sister and friend. Evelyn worked as a nurse for over 30 years. She enjoyed working with Elderly patients, meeting new people, learning about different cultures, interior decorating, cooking and growing plants. Evelyn had the best sense of style and the beauty of a fashion model. Evelyn also had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. Her favorite...
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Michael Edward Friday of Newnan, Georgia, passed from this life on February 19, 2026. Michael was born on April 14, 1977, in Red Bank, New Jersey, to parents Kenneth Friday and Anita Passi Friday. Due to Kenneth’s military career, Michael lived in many places growing up, including California, Washington, New Jersey, Hawaii, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Georgia. Michael was a...
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Jeffery Scott Bishop, age 63, of Mauk, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1962. Jeffery spent his life rooted in Columbus, Georgia then eventually moved to Mauk, Georgia. He was a loving father who cared for his daughters deeply and took great pride in his family. Jeffery loved to mud ride and...
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Valerie Lynne Weaver Millard passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, after a valiantly fought two-decade-long battle with cancer. She was born on December 19, 1952, to Leona Connor Weaver Fuqua and William “Bill” Weaver, with her parents divorcing when she was very young. She met her future husband, Mike, when she was actually set up...
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November 5, 1954 – February 10, 2026 Lynn Michael Waters, Sr., born November 5, 1954, in Corpus Christi, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of February 10, 2026, in hospice care after a courageous journey with Lewy Body dementia. He left this world the way he lived in it: surrounded by love, with his children by his side. Mike...
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