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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Alona Noell Walker was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 21, 1946, along with her twin, LaVaughn Norell Harris (proceeded her in death), to parents Mary Lewis and John Curry. Alona was raised by her grandmother, Marguerite Briscoe, where she spent her early years and attended elementary and middle school. She later graduated from Hamtramck High School in 1965. In...
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James David Strickland, 81, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the Perimeter Rehab Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia. He was born August 18, 1944, in Wildwood, Florida, the son of Frank C. Strickland and Helen C. Strickland. David retired from the Army as a W4 officer pilot after 20 years of service. He served his country as a helicopter...
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Cheryl Oree, age 70, passed from her earthly life on January 31, 2026, and entered into the army of her savior. Cheryl was born in Queens, NY on June 8, 1955, to Freddie Oree and Willie Mae Beamon. She grew up in Paterson, NJ alongside her parents, two sisters, Germaine Sims and Freda Godwin, and her brother, Kenneth Oree. Cheryl...
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January 7, 1961 – January 29, 2026 Steven Amory Stowe was born on January 7, 1961, to Joyce and Amory Stowe. He passed away on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. Steve found joy in the simple, meaningful things in life. A true outdoorsman, he could often be found hunting or fishing. He was funny and quick-witted,...
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Iris Isabel Santos, 85, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on January 30, 2026. Iris was born August 19, 1940, in New York City, NY, to Isabelino and Filomena (Velez) Santos. She grew up in New York and Puerto Rico, alongside her parents, brothers, and sister. Iris graduated from New York High school in 1958. She spent her entire working career as...
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Thomas Allen Conway, age 79, died peacefully in his home in Newnan, Georgia, on January 16, 2026, his beloved wife, Ginny, by his side. Born on April 16, 1946, in Brownsville, Texas. Tom’s life was a testimony of his faith in God and in his love for his fellow man. Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Melba Odom...
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Norman Alvin Monfort of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed from this life on January 29, 2026, at the age of 102. Norman was born on June 1, 1923, in Buena Vista, GA, to parents, Patrick Henry Monfort and Effie Eldora Monfort (Hogg) Norman was married to Betty Turner Monfort, they resided in the Atlanta and Tyrone area throughout their lives together....
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Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Leigh Tracy Walters passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Tucker, GA, at the age of 67. Tracy was born on March 28, 1958, in Isola, MS, to Wilma (Smithhart) and Dudley Milton. As the middle child of five girls in a family of modest means, she was both a model of...
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Kimberly Ann Phillips, age 59 of Barnesville, Georgia, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. She was born on June 30th, 1966, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Richard and Peggy Phillips. Kim loved her family and loved spending time with her grandkids. She was full of life and lived it to the fullest. She loved trees…if...
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