Thomas John Rissanen, 58, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away May 11, 2022, surrounded by loved ones and friends. Tom was born in Peekskill, New York on November 16, 1963, to parents Leo and Mary Rissanen. In 1976 he moved with his family to Gwinnett County, GA and called the area home for the rest of his life. After graduating from...
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Joyce Ann Beers (Clark), 89, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born November 23, 1932, in Madison, WI. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1950. The oldest of four girls, Joyce and her sisters had a typical Midwestern upbringing. She attended church faithfully, became a Girl Scout, learned...
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Hazel Lorraine Wadsworth, 70, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 3-6pm. The celebration will be hosted at her children’s home; 10746 Bilmiken Road, Fortson, Georgia 31808. Ms. Wadsworth was born on April 8, 1952 to John Wilson and Mary Hollis Long. Ms....
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Brenda Kay Grimes Dugard, age 74 of Columbus passed away Sunday, May 8th, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones at St. Francis Hospital. Brenda was born November 2, 1947 to the late Frank and Ella Elizabeth Grimes of Columbus. She married the love of her life, Jerry Len Dugard Sr. on February 12, 1965 and were married for 50 years. She...
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Alejandro Augusto Toso Corte, husband, father, brother. He was born in Santiago, Chile. He came to the United States as an immigrant and lived his own version of the American dream. Always prioritizing his family above all else. He understood that life is meant to be lived in the moment rather than in the distant someday. He constantly referred to...
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Donna Kay Fortune Tillis, 56, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on April 26, 2022. Ms. Fortune Tillis was born on May 22, 1965 in Columbus, Georgia. She is remembered by her family as being artistic. She had a love for reading, writing and drawing. She spent a good majority of her time reading her bible and writing in her journal....
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Mary Kathleen Arthur, daughter, granddaughter, and friend was a gifted artist with many talents and excelled in music. Tragically, Mary passed away at home on Thursday, May 5, 2022 aged sixteen. Mary attended Starr’s Mill High School and was in the eleventh grade. Mary was born on August 17, 2005 in Le Ceiba, Honduras and spent the first two years...
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Everett “Buck” Shields, 90 of Pittsview, AL passed away in the evening of May 5, 2022 at Columbus Hospice surrounded by his loving family. The family will welcome his friends, local and traveling customers to visit his residence at 5308 Highway 431 South, Pittsview, AL 36871 on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 1:00 until 7:00 pm. During this informal memorial...
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Sandra Cooke Smith, age 86, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on April 14th, 2022. She was born in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late Floyd Cooke and Zoie Catledge Cooke. She was a dedicated member of Community Bible Church in Senoia, Ga. Previously a member of Riverdale First Baptist Church. Sandra loved her hummingbirds and her family. Sandra...
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Patrick Paul Hahn, age 91, passed on April 30th in Cumming, GA. Patrick is survived by his wife, Lorraine Nina Beegle Hahn; son, James Hahn of Maryland; daughter, Patti Hahn Seidel (Pete Seidel) of Suwanee, GA; grandchildren, Patrick Seidel and Marcy Seidel Hendryx (Joe); and sister, Julianna Burkle of North Carolina. He is preceded in death by brothers, Louis Hahn...
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