Atlanta, GA – RIVERDALE — Bobby Rice, Jr., age 53, transitioned peacefully at his residence on October 24, 2025. Bobby was born on January 15, 1972, to Robert L. Rice, Sr. and the late Mattie Rice. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Mattie Rice; his grandparents, Roland and Jimmy Rice; Hubert and Bettie Earvin; his best friend,...
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In Loving Memory of Gloria Jean Hurban April 26, 1953 – October 24, 2025 On Friday, October 24, 2025, our beloved Gloria Jean Hurban—known to most simply as Jean—peacefully completed her earthly journey surrounded by her family at Columbus Hospice. She was 72 years old. Jean was born on April 26, 1953, in Leaksville, North Carolina (now Eden), to Theodore...
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Cheryle Lavonne Reese, age 59, of Norcross, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Cheryle was born on December 7, 1965, in Jamaica, NY, to the late William and Earnestine (nee Ash) Reese. She graduated from Lower Richland High School in Hopkins, SC. Prior to her disability, she spent several years working in the customer service industry. Anyone who...
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Sue Isbell Songer, age 85, of Johns Creek, passed away on October 24, 2025. She was born in Athens, Georgia, to the late George Isbell and Bertha Tolbert Isbell. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Isbell and Marshall Isbell and her sister, Wilma Isbell Hill. Family Sue is survived by her son, Troy Songer, and his wife,...
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On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Esther Laverne (Hamberry) Jones peacefully concluded her earthly journey, surrounded by the love of her husband, Tyrees P. Jones, and her two sons, Tyrees II and Bryan. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Esther was the third child of the late Ellis R. Hamberry and Bernice O. Hamberry (Whitehurst). A proud graduate of Princess Anne High School...
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Stephanie Flavia Ruby, of Monroe, GA passed away on October 22, 2025. She was 79. Stephanie was born on February 26, 1946, to Donald and Harriet Brown in Nyack, New York. She was the second of three children, joining an older brother, Steven, and a younger brother, Chris. She grew up in Oreland, PA. Stephanie graduated in 1964 from Springfield...
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Stella Mae Epps was born in Cottonton, AL on February 1, 1942, to the late James and Ida Bell Screws. Stella passed after a two-week stay in the hospital and finally succumbed to respiratory failure on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Sr.; her parents, James and Ida Bell Screws; and six brothers,...
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Dorothy Nero Moore, lovingly known as Mama Dot, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbus, Georgia on October 19, 2025 surrounded by her granddaughters, at the age of 81. Born on June 24, 1944, in Church Point, Louisiana, Dorothy was the second of eleven children born to the late Theogene Nero Jr. and Mildred B. Nero. Dorothy’s life was...
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Michael Lynn Harris (63) of Columbus passed away in his sleep on October 18, 2025. Michael had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Michael is survived by his brother Larry (Dawn) of Warm Springs Ga, and 10 nephews and 4 nieces and, of course, his cat Jacks, whom he called his baby. He was preceded in death...
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Linda Jean Tatti Beck passed from this life on October 15, 2025. Linda was born on December 11, 1948, in the Bronx, New York to parents, Mary and Alexander Tatti. She grew up alongside her brother, Steven. She attended Scarsdale High School and continued her education at the University of Akron where she obtained her bachelor’s in education. Linda had...
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