Mrs. Barbara Ann Cotton, age 70, of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away on August 9th, 2026. Born to the late Gene Tubbs and Esther Tubbs, formerly Esther Walker, in Great Lakes, Illinois. While originally from Illinois, she grew up in Miami, Florida before settling here in Georgia during the winter of her life. She touched many lives during her time with...
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Eric Shepardson, 40, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on July 27, 2026. He is survived by his parents, Gary and JoAnne; his brother Michael; his loving wife Shanee; and their children JT and Elena. Our dear Eric will be loved, remembered, missed, and in our hearts forever. Georgia Cremation in Duluth is assisting the family with arrangements....
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Delilah Jean Buchanan passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, strength, and grace. Born on September 16, 1931, in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Daniel LeSueur Sr. and Elmira Christina Young. Delilah was the devoted wife of Edward L. Buchanan and the loving mother of Carolyn...
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Mrs. Nancy Andrews (Cochran) Smith, age 96, passed away in the early morning hours of August 3rd, 2026, at Southwest Christian Care. Mrs. Smith grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Wiley Andrews and the late Ina Andrews, formerly Ina Williams, with five brothers and two sisters. In her early years, she met David Cochran at...
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William Wade Pickard, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 26, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack McElvy Pickard and Katherine Goodwyne Pickard. Wade believed in directing one’s own life: in weighing a decision, asking what the next best step might be, and then having the courage to take...
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Celebrating the Life of Grady Anderson (October 26, 1955 – July 28, 2026) It is with heavy hearts but profound gratitude for his life that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Grady Anderson. Grady was a man whose generous spirit touched everyone he met. He spent 50 proud years in the trucking industry,...
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Patricia Holland Waldrop May 17, 1946 – July 28, 2026 With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Patricia Holland Waldrop, who peacefully departed this life on July 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on May 17, 1946, Tricia was the beloved daughter of John Dismuke Holland and Irene Haywood Holland. She called Columbus, Georgia,...
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Susan Kay Bowling, 74, of 230 Browns Hill Court, Tyrone GA, passed away in her sleep early in the morning on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at home with family. Her Celebration of Life will be held at Canton Assembly of God Church in Canton, IL on August 15th, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. Susan was born on December 29th, 1951 in Canton to David Snider and Mary Jane (Shilling)...
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Marshall Jay Gregg, 70, of Hapeville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was born in Syracuse, New York, on December 29, 1955, and grew up primarily in Neptune Beach, Florida. Marshall was a graduate of Fletcher High School and Florida State University. Marshall enjoyed golf, travel, whitewater rafting, and live music concerts. He had a love...
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Carmen Delia Pérez Acevedo, 88, of Columbus, Georgia, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live.” — John 11:25 Carmen Delia was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt,...
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