Mr. Jerry Michael Gunter, 61, of McDonough, passed away on January 31, 2026. Jerry was born in Royston, Georgia, on February 21, 1964, to Charles (Mickey) and Arlene (Mason) Gunter Wright. He grew up alongside his parents and brother and sister in the areas of Forest Park, Morrow, and Rex, Ga. He attended Morrow Senior High School. Jerry had a...
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Judy Rustin Jones passed from this life on February 10, 2026. Judy was born on June 19, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, to parents Thomas and Lucille Rustin. She lived in various places growing up due to her father’s military career, including Kentucky, Washington, and Thailand. The family eventually settled in the Atlanta area, where Judy graduated from S.W. DeKalb High...
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Stacy Lynn McClellan, age 60, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born November 20, 1965, to Willie Hershel and Dorothy (Johnston) McClellan. He was a 1983 Graduate of Kendrick High School in Columbus, Georgia. An avid sportsman, after graduating, Stacy was awarded a scholarship to CVCC and played ball for many years for...
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Linda Bridges Hodges September 30, 1953 – February 7, 2026 Linda “Lynn” Bridges Hodges was born on September 30, 1953, and spent her early years in Griffin, Georgia, and Flagstaff, Arizona. She passed away on February 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of determination, loyalty, and deep love for her family. Lynn was a woman of many talents and accomplishments....
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Jasmine Michele Sherman, lovingly known as “Jassie” entered eternal rest on February 3, 2026 at the age of 22. She was born March 26, 2003 to Schantalyn Dickens and Brandon Sherman in Metairie, Louisiana. Jasmine was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. Her kind heart, strong spirit, beautiful smile, unwavering faith and and joyful humor...
Read MorePhillip Scott Porter was born in Oelwein, Iowa on January 22, 1959, to Allen D. and Janice (nee Schori) Porter. He passed from this earth on January 29, 2026, one week after his 67 th birthday. When Phil was two years old, his family moved to Southern California. For the next eleven years, in keeping with his love of the...
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Susan Ray Bardi, 62, passed away on February 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, kindness, and laughter that will never be forgotten. Susan lived her life grounded in deep faith and a sincere desire to serve others. Whether through quiet acts of generosity or simply showing up when someone needed her,...
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Sandra Diane Hancock, born October 19, 1955, in Columbus, Georgia, passed away on January 31, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Finney Hancock and Mae Marie Hancock. She is survived by her siblings: her brother Ronnie Hancock and his wife Norma, her brother Alan Hancock (preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Hancock), and her sister...
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Johnnie Richardson, age 69 of Hatchechubee, AL, passed away, in the presence of loved ones, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, GA. He was born on September 18, 1956, in Eufaula, AL to the late Dave Mack Richardson and the late Roszell Church Richardson of Hatchechubee, AL. He leaves behind his wife, Betty Mae...
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Jakeob Steele Bennett passed away on February 3, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 24. Born on May 24, 2001, in the same city he called home throughout his life, Jakeob’s journey was marked by resilience and the enduring support of those who loved him. Known to many simply as Steele, he faced life’s challenges with quiet strength....
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