Bonnie Rigdon Buchanan, known as “Mema” to many, was born December 24, 1948 at Martin Army Hospital in Chattahoochee County, Georgia to the late Laura Kline Greer Rigdon and Peter George Rigdon. Bonnie worked as an administrative assistant with East Alabama Mental Health Center for many years while raising her four daughters. She was known as the “Community Mom” for...
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MSG (RET) Lesley Lavon George, known as “Les” to most, was born September 30, 1939 in Seminole, Oklahoma to the late Eunice Love Holt and Clarence George. After high school, Mr. George enlisted in the United States Army. During his twenty years of service, MSG George served his country honorably by completing three tours in the Vietnam War. After returning...
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Ms. Mary Little Bannister, age 75, of Fayetteville, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 18, 2018. Ms. Bannister was born on February 16, 1943 in Lenoir, NC to the late George and Edith Jones. She grew up in Granite Falls, NC alongside her brother and sisters. Ms. Bannister is a Veteran of the United States Army....
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Mr. Denny Ray Wheeler, age 77, of Fayetteville, passed away February 16, 2018. Mr. Wheeler was born on September 7, 1940 in Aragon, GA to the late William and Ruth Wheeler. He was a 1959 graduate of North Clayton High School where he played the bass clarinet in the marching band. He was also a talented athletic on the basketball...
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Ms. Pamelia Kay “Pam” Parris, age 60, of Sharpsburg, passed away February 17, 2018. Ms. Parris was born on June 2, 1957 in Dunn, NC to Shurrell and Marjorie West. She grew up in Atlanta alongside her 5 brothers and sisters. Ms. Parris has been a resident of Sharpsburg since 1999. She had a successful life-long career as an accountant...
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Mrs. Theresa Shimek Kurek, age 78, of Newnan, GA, passed away January 24, 2018. Mrs. Kurek was born on January 16, 1940 to the late Clementine Supik and James Shimek. She will be remembered for her love of children. She was a dedicated caregiver to her own 7 children as well as countless other children in her day care service....
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Joseph Allen Bottoms, age 63, of Barnesville, passed away February 12, 2018. Joey was born on September 21, 1954 in Morgantown, WV to the late Joseph and Carol Bottoms. He was the owner and CEO of Bottoms Associates, Inc. for 16 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and helping others. He was known and remembered by his jokes, laughter, and...
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Peggy C. Able, age 80, of Duluth, Georgia passed away on February 2, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 4 at 1:30 pm at Norcross First United Methodist Church, 2500 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 448-4141. Georgia Cremation, 3570 Buford Hwy, Suite 202, Duluth, Georgia (678) 584-0914 is assisting the family. Messages of condolence...
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Karen A. Danielek, age 70, of Norcross, Georgia passed away on February 10, 2018. Karen was a beloved wife to Jan (John) of 45 years and mother to son, Steven, age 45. She was a four time cancer survivor. Karen volunteered with the Gwinnett Cancer Society and the Atlanta Area Council for the Boy Scouts of America; she was awarded...
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Johnny Paul Brackin was born May 24, 1967 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Betty Ann Brackin and Johnny Edward Brackin. Paul as most knew him was always very artistic and enjoyed drawing and sketching. He was always a huge fan of Kiss and Queensryche, which was one of the reasons he learned to play guitar and sing. He had been a...
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