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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Gwen White Bolin, 70, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Columbus, Georgia, the city where she was born on February 15, 1955, and spent her life surrounded by family, faith, and community. A devoted Christian, Gwen was a lifelong member of Wynnton Methodist Church. Her unwavering faith was a guiding light throughout her life and a source of...
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Gloria Elizabeth Brown Smalshaf, was affectionately known by many names “Mom”, “Betty”, “Memaw” and “Oma”. She entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2025, at the age of 101. Surrounded by her devoted family, she peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on August 29, 1924, in Notasulga, Alabama, Gloria was the beloved daughter...
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October 31, 1985 – October 2, 2025 Lillian Marie Parise, 39, passed away on October 2nd, 2025, in Columbus, Georgia. Born on October 31st, 1985, in New Haven, Connecticut, Lillian was known for her kind spirit, warm heart, and deep love for animals. She was the beloved daughter of Kathy Geraci and her stepfather, Anthony Vitale, of Lake Worth, Florida....
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7/01/1957 – 10/12/2025 “End of the Trail” Michael “Mike” Allen Hodgson, age 68, of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away on October 12, 2025 after a long illness, with his wife by his side. Micheal was born in Coronado, California to Donna Jean Fox and Byron Dale Hodgson. Michael grew up in a military family along with his siblings, Denise, Bill and...
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