Ms. Martha “Marti” Jane Westmoreland, age 92, of Jonesboro, became a Heavenly Angel and got her wings on April 13, 2020. She slept away peacefully at Sacred Journey Hospice, in McDonough, GA, where her Earthly ‘s on staff took care of her for 13 days while she transitioned. Her family was right by her side, the entire time. Marti was born in Piedmont, AL on August 15, 1927...
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Melba Schwall spent her childhood in Atlanta as the beloved only child of Leslie and Irene Schwall. She took piano and voice lessons throughout her childhood, which began a lifelong love of music. Her talent for singing was so great that as a teenager, she sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on the radio, and later, received a music scholarship to...
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Rosewani Crock Crowther, age 41, of Cumming, GA passed away on April 3, 2020. She was born in Penang, Malaysia. At the age of 6, she moved to Philadelphia with her parents and sisters. Self-described as a shy girl, Rose attracted a large group of friends before graduating from Springfield High School in 1996. She went on to graduate from...
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“When my fight on earth became unbearable, it was then my God stretched out His arms and carried me Home” Emma LaCue Campbell was born on February 9, 1941 in Statesboro, GA to the late Mr. & Mrs. Eria “Brooks” LaCue, Sr. To family she was affectionately known as “Em”, Aunt Em, Sis, My Sister and Manda to her grandchildren. ...
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Mrs. Damaris “Dee” Lee Curtis, age 77, of Fayetteville, passed away April 8, 2020. Dee was born on April 4, 1943 to the late Henry and Ellen Pask. She grew up in Medina, New York alongside her identical twin sister, Dianne. Dee graduated from Medina High School in 1961 and went on to pursue higher education. She attended the State...
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June 2, 1934 – March 29, 2020 Survived by his wife of 58 years Luzane Tayloe, 4 children Robert Tims (Joyce), John Tayloe (Kathy), Daniel Lamar, Luzane Anderson (Greg), and 7 grandchildren. A celebration of life will be scheduled following the shelter at home restrictions. Please send memorials to Wynnton United Methodist in Columbus, GA or to the charity of...
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Ms. Rosemary Ethel Harlow, age 88, passed away March 30, 2020. Ms. Harlow was born in Britton, Oklahoma on June 18, 1931 to the late Oscar and Sue Harlow. She grew up in Oklahoma, alongside her brother and two sisters, and stayed in the area until the early 1960s. Ms. Harlow lived in New York and Virginia before settling in...
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Ronald “Ronnie” Harvey Black, Sr. passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2020 at his home in Griffin. His wife of over 50 years, Nancy, was by his side. Ronnie was born in Laredo, Texas on October 17th, 1944 to the late Harvey and Dawn Black. They moved to Marietta, Georgia where he was raised. He played varsity football and basketball...
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Jo Todd Barfield Kinavey, a long-time resident of Columbus, GA, died Wednesday the 1st of April at Columbus Hospice. She spent her final days surrounded by her family. Jo was born in Orlando, FL on June 28, 1946 to Joe O. Todd, USAF and Frances Martin Todd, from the Winston-Salem, NC area. Her parents settled in Albany, GA where Jo attended high school....
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Hollis Gaiters was born on March 10, 1943 in Bronwood, Georgia, the son of Essick Gaiters, Sr. and Rosie Lee (Bell) Gaiters. He attended Terrell County schools. In 1960 at the age of 17, Hollis moved to Newark, New Jersey to live with his oldest sister. He later returned to Georgia, and in 1965, he met and married Lillie Mae...
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