Susan Rynex Charpentier, age 76, passed away on December 30, 2025. Susan was born in Washington, D.C. on April 23, 1949, to Eddy and Dorothy (Fairfax) Rynex. She grew up in McLean, VA alongside her parents and two brothers. Susan earned her high school diploma from McLean High School in 1968. She spent the majority of her life in Fairfax...
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Wanda Jean Hammond passed away peacefully in Newnan, Georgia, on January 3, 2026. Born on November 14, 1951, in Dillon, South Carolina, she spent most of her life working and raising her family in Florida, but always considered South Carolina her home. Jean was an optimist, always assuming the best intentions of the people around her. She was a giver,...
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Andrew Brent Bird, age 45, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Little Andy,” passed away on December 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, adventure, and a heart as big as the outdoors. Andy was the ultimate jokester and truly the life of every gathering. He lived for the next adrenaline rush, whether he was racing cars,...
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John Allen, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Northside Hospital Forsyth, surrounded by his family. Born in Schenectady, New York, John lived a life defined by service, family, and enjoying life to the fullest. He proudly served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, where he flew F-4 Phantom fighter jets...
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Dolores (Lori) Weitzel, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully in Columbus, GA, Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 81. Born November 6, 1944, in Newark, NJ, she dedicated her life to her husband and family while working in retail sales for many years while raising her children. She graduated from Blessed Sacrament Parochial School in...
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Randall Vaughn DuFrene, 71, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away December 29 th , 2025, peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Randall was born on April 16, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Merilee and Naaman DuFrene. The oldest son of four children, he was known to everyone simply as Randy. From a young age, Randy grew up knowing and...
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Peggy Hanshew Price July 25, 1941 – December 27, 2025 Peggy Hanshew Price, 84, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 25, 1941, in Marion, Virginia, Peggy was the beloved daughter of Robert and Helen Hanshew and the eldest of six children. From an early age, she carried a quiet...
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John Henry Harvey passed from this life on December 24, 2025. John was born on March 2, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents Johnnie and Judy Harvey. John grew up in the Griffin area and attended Jonesboro High School. John met and married Judy Dockery. The two were happily married for 24 years. They spent over 20 years residing in...
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David Earl Parmer, 77, of LaGrange, Georgia, passed away on December 21, 2025. Born to Earl and Zephine Parmer, David lived a life dedicated to family, service, and community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Zephine Parmer, as well as Joe Parmer and Terry Roberts. David served as a hospital administrator for the State of Georgia...
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Mary Ellen Gaucher (Mahoney), born July 24, 1946, in Springfield, Massachusetts, was the beloved daughter of Frank and Helen Mahoney. She was raised in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, alongside her brother, Frank. Mary attended Longmeadow High School, graduating in 1964, and went on to follow her calling in nursing at Saint Anselm’s College School of Nursing, where she graduated in 1968. This...
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