Shani’ya L. Crapper was born October 28, 1998 in Baltimore, Maryland to Lakisha R. Barnes and Michael B. Crapper, Jr. She had a very outgoing and bright demeanor growing up and never met a stranger. Music was a big influence on Shani’ya, especially when she was dancing to her favorite artists, Aaliyah or Keyshia Cole. She was always very intelligent...
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Ms. Patsy Ann Pelt, age 84, of Fayetteville, passed away July 12, 2019 at home. Ms. Pelt was born in Ingram Branch, WV on October 24, 1934 to the late Ira and Katherine Kincaid. She grew up in West Virginia alongside her 4 brothers. Upon graduation from high school, Ms. Pelt began her career in secretarial work. Around the age...
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SGT (Ret) Curtis Neal Baker, known as “Buck” to most, was born August 30, 1936 in Cook County, Georgia to the late Dorothy Montgomery Baker and Ed Baker. Mr. Baker joined the United States Army and proudly served his Country for 20 dedicated years retiring after reaching the rank of Sergeant. During his military career, SGT Baker completed three tours...
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Ms. Yvonne Shirley Zapata Krautwald, age 68, of Grantville, passed away July 15, 2019. Ms. Krautwald was born May 4, 1951 to the late Antonia Arce De Zapata and Gavino A. Zapata. She spent her early years in the Dominican Republic and New York City. She became a freight forwarder, a career which took her to Houston, TX and Charleston,...
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Connie Michelle Ezell Knuckles was born August 23, 1970 in Columbus, Georgia to David Ezell and the late Dorothy Ezell. From a young age, Connie loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was known to be a “do first, ask later” type of girl. She was a member of the band and was also a cheerleader in school....
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Linda Faye Rogers was born August 18, 1945 in Deland, Florida to the late Verdie Lorene Fletcher Rogers and John Emory Rogers. She was raised on a small farm in Crosland, Georgia and alongside her mother and sister, she worked the farm while her father worked mostly out of town. She could often be found immersed in a book under...
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Annie Laura Craft Massey, 82, of Fortson, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Ms. Massey was born April 4, 1937 in Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia to the late Maude May Craft and John Elbert Craft. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three sons, Steve Thomas, Ricky Thomas, and Russell Thomas. Survivors include her...
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James Alto Walden was born August 5, 1962 in Columbus, Georgia to Mary Alford Walden and the late James Walden. From an early age, Jimmy, as most knew him, was always very charismatic and humorous. He had a passion for making people laugh. He was also musically talented whether playing or singing. He enjoyed jam sessions with friends and was...
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Barbara Ann Burger Olander, age 69, passed away on July 5, 2019 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Born on December 3, 1949, Barbara was the sixth daughter born to Anton and Lottie (Michalewicz) Burger of rural Edgar, Wisconsin. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and graduated from Edgar High School in 1968. After attending UW Stevens Point, Barbara pursued a...
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Paul Davies, age 89, of Peachtree City, GA died peacefully on Sunday June 30th following a decade of challenges due to Lewy body dementia/Parkinson’s disease. Paul was born in Berlin, WI on January 15, 1930, the middle child of 3 siblings. During his high school years he enthusiastically participated in team sports for football, basketball, track, and tennis. He was...
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