On Monday, November 2, 2020 the Purinton family lost their hero, John McAuley Purinton. His loss is felt deeply by friends and family alike. John never met a stranger, had a kind word and long joke to share with all, and lived a life filled with adventure and joy. John was born on July 4, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. He...
Read More
Mary Elizabeth Doyle, 42, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on November 3, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones at home. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Hope Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. Ms. Doyle was born January 13, 1978 in Roanoke, Virginia. Mary was self-employed as a contractor for year. She also enjoyed doing...
Read More
On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, Emily Camille Hurtt Ivey, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Emily resided in Newnan, GA. Emily was born on August 15, 1938 in Macon, GA to Kolin and Jewel Hurtt. Emily is survived by her husband of 65 years, Bill; and children, Bill (Beth) Ivey, Jr, Tim...
Read More
Vaughn McClure, born April 8, 1972 passed peacefully in his home on October 15, 2020. He was the second child and first son to Earlene McClure. After spending his early years on the tough southside of Chicago, IL, he ultimately grew up in the city’s northwest suburbs. It was in the villages of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates where he built...
Read More
Elizabeth Maxine (Max) Nolan, 91, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Max was born on July 19, 1929 in Colonial Heights, Virginia to Lottie Wilmoth Johnson and Henry E. Johnson. She attended Hopewell High School where she played basketball and was a cheerleader. She is an alumni of John B. Stetson University and Columbus College. Max...
Read More
Don Edward Toole, age 62, of Loganville, GA passed away on October 23, 2020. He was born July 2, 1958 in Atlanta, GA to Mary Frances and Edward Ray Toole. Don graduated from Shamrock High School and was immensely popular during his high school years; he was also athletic. Don loved to fish and worked in construction installing sheetrock, which...
Read More
Don Brown, age 69, of Lilburn, GA passed away on Saturday, October 24th due to complications from a heart condition. Don was loved by his family and he loved them well. He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Wilson) Brown, and two children, Ryan Brown of Marietta, GA and Melissa Browning (Wes) of Tucker, GA. He also leaves behind his...
Read More
Vickie Elaine Etheredge, of Salem, Alabama passed away on October 20, 2020. Ms. Vickie was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Her family describes her as the kind of person who would give you the shirt off of her back. She was very adored by those who knew her, and her presence will be deeply missed. She is...
Read More
Larry Thomas Ferguson, 71, of Ellerslie, Georgia passed away on October 18th, 2020 after a long illness. Mr. Ferguson was born August 26th, 1949 in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was the son of O.T. and Hattie Ruth Ferguson, and grew up in Union County, Mississippi on the family farm. He was a graduate of East Union High School, University of Mississippi,...
Read More
Dewey Gene Craig passed away on October 17, 2020 at the age of 89 in Fayetteville, Georgia. Mr. Craig grew up in Olney, Illinois where he was well known for his baseball skills. At age 17, he was offered a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Although he declined the offer, he continued his passion for baseball at the University...
Read More
