John Russell Thomas, age 56, of Sharpsburg, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2025. Russ was born in Thomaston, Georgia on May 17, 1969, to the late Billy and Helen (Ford) Thomas. He grew up in Thomaston alongside his parents and his sisters and brother. Russ graduated from Upson Lee High School class of 1987. Russ enlisted in...
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Linda Gayle Snider, 72, of Columbus passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born at Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Truman William Davis and Alma Motsenbocker as well as stepfather John Motsenbocker. She retired as a customer service representative with over fifty years of dedicated service. In her spare time,...
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Carol Ann Joy Miller passed away on October 10, 2025, at age 88 in Columbus, Georgia. She was born to Arthur Currie Joy, Sr. and Willie Lee Joy on April 5, 1937, in Flushing, Queens, New York. Carol was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Art, David, and Robert, and by Ed, her husband of more than 50 years. She...
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Elizabeth Martinez of Columbus, GA. Passed away on October 7th at the age of 69. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her mother Ramona, her husband Delfino, and her son Luis Gerardo. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Veronica, her son Delfino (Rosa), her grandchildren Mark and April, her brother...
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Thomas Franklin Bowers Jr passed from this life on September 30, 2025. Tommy was born on June 22, 1962, in Heidelberg, Germany, to parents Thomas and Monika Bowers. He grew up in a military family alongside his siblings, Mike, Tim, and Tina. Tommy was a graduate of Henderson High School in DeKalb County, Georgia. He met the love of his...
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Rebecca (Grammy) Hadley, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on September 16, 1966, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Rebecca was a devoted cosmetologist, loving sister, cherished mother, and proud grandmother. Rebecca was known for her spunky, resilient, and—at times—delightfully “abrasive” spirit, Rebecca brought energy and laughter wherever she went. She dedicated her...
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Mr. Thomas Lamar Teal, 66, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Regional. The family will have a private memorial. Tony was born on September 25, 1959, in Columbus, GA, to the late Mary and Billy Lamar Teal. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Randy Teal and Robby...
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Frank Walton Eastland, 78, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. Born on April 30, 1947, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Robert Walton (Walt) Eastland II and Betty Ruth Eastland (née Lilly), Frank grew up as the eldest of three, the protective and prank-loving big brother to sisters Deb and Pam. His childhood unfolded in Melrose,...
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Sandra O. Thurmond Thompson, 82, of Box Springs, GA, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, at Columbus Hospice House. Born in Columbus, GA on March 29, 1943, to Frank and Vivian Thurmond (Craft). Her family moved to Rockford, IL when she was young, where she lived until she returned to Columbus in 1968. She was the heart and soul...
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William Henry “Bill” Harris – lovingly known as Bill or Opa – passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Meg Harris, his children Morgan Massey and Brett Harris, his beloved son-in-law Sam Massey Jr. and daughter-in-law Jessi Harris. He was cherished as “Opa” by his four grandchildren – Lucy, Tripp, Kathryn, and Sarah – who were the absolute joy of his life. Bill grew up in Griffin, Georgia, alongside...
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