Hubert Hayes was born on January 22, 1940, in Ft Benning, GA to Paul and Irene Hayes. He lived in Columbus for most of his life until he came to live with his daughter in Phenix City in 2024. Hubert attended Baker High School, where he graduated in 1959. There, he was active in baseball, Science Club and ROTC. He...
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Efrem Maldonad, of Duluth, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in Santander de Quilichao, Colombia, on September 26, 1935, to Leonardo Maldonado and Maura Elisa Delgado. At 13, he was driven to learn a trade skill and sought help from an uncle who managed a local Sugar Mill. There he learned the...
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Adam Waller, beloved chef, devoted husband, brother, son, and friend, passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 50. Born in Marietta, Georgia, on March 22, 1976, Adam lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and quiet strength. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 1996-2002, achieving the rank of Corporal and serving as...
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Eugenia Sanders, age 59, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 1, 1966, in Oklahoma, Eugenia, known affectionately as “Gina”, was raised by her late parents, Beverly and Sammie Collins. She was the beloved mother of Tiara Pittman, Beverly Lowe, Octavia Lowe, Natalee Lowe, and Phillip Lowe; a cherished mother-in-law...
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Sadie Gail Brewer, precious daughter of Blake Matson Brewer and Alyssa Madison Brewer, was born on January 8, 2026, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. She passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of four months. Though her time here on earth was far too short, Sadie filled the lives of her family with immeasurable love, joy, and light....
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John Elvan Wellons, Jr., 74, of Fayetteville, GA, passed away on May 23, 2026. John was born on November 14, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA to John and Barbara (Lowery) Wellons. He grew up in Philadelphia alongside his parents and his siblings. Johnny, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Germantown High School in Philadelphia and went on to Cheyney University...
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Bessie Mae Smith, 90, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026. Mrs. Smith was born in 1935 in Starks, Louisiana. In 1955, she made Georgia her home, where she built a life centered around family, love, and lasting memories. Bessie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from spending time with...
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Wilby “Wil” Skylar Wolfson, 20, of Thomaston, GA, passed away on May 10, 2026. Wil was born on November 25, 2005, in Riverdale, GA, to Wilby and Camille (Chanslor) Wolfson. His early years were spent alongside his family in North Carolina before they moved to Georgia when Wil was five years old. Wil was a loquacious toddler who loved telling...
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Arthur George Rosser was born April 10, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan to George and Hortense Rosser. He had 2 older brothers, Walter and Earl, and one younger brother, Clarence. The family lived on Bangor Street in a lively area of Detroit called “Black Bottom”, which has since been demolished. Growing up during the Great Depression, the family struggled to survive. ...
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Judith Sharpless Woolard, age 73, originally of West Chester, passed away on May 16, 2026, after a brief illness in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in Malvern, the daughter of William and Eleanor Sharpless. Judy was the sister of Diane Eason, Susan Dietrich, and Kim Edwards (now deceased). Judy attended Great Valley High School and graduated from Monmouth University with...
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