Carolyn Elaine Goodman Newton was born September 14, 1941 In Leary, Georgia to the late Trudie Mae Tompkins Goodman and James Choice Goodman. She was one of seven children and grew up in South Georgia on her family farm. As most during that time, she worked on the farm doing a variety of tasks and was particularly fond of the...
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Peter Paul Schouwenaars, 70, of Fayetteville, Ga., passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Mr. Schouwenaars was born in Morotai, Indonesia on October 7, 1947 to the late Anthony Francis Schouwenaars and Emy Helen (Kharsenhout) Schouwenaars. Peter was a hard-working man and dedicated to his career. He had a charismatic, larger than life personality. Everyone that met him adored him and...
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Ruth B. Boozer of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018. She was born July 18, 1931, in Columbia, South Carolina, but lived most of her life in Swansea. She graduated from USC and taught school in the Lexington County School System for over 30 years. She retired in 1986 and enjoyed traveling, cooking for her family and playing...
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Mrs. Regina Forbes-Williams, age 58, of Hampton, passed away June 30, 2018. Mrs. Forbes-Williams was born on February 18, 1960 in Atlanta. She spent her career working with children, whom she loved and cared for, as a para professional at Fayette County Schools and Lake Dow Children’s Academy. She also loved animals, particularly her 3 dogs. Mrs. Forbes-Williams was optimistic...
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Miguel A. Ferrer was born February 12, 1942 in Puerto Rico to the late Felicita Santiago Tarrat and Miguel Angel Ferrer. Mr. Ferrer was a loving husband and hard working father of three who moved from Puerto Rico to Georgia. He became an ordained minister November 13, 1999. He loyally and lovingly supported his wife and congregation in the Columbus...
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Edward Albert Thorwegen passed away peacefully with his loving wife and son by his side in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Ed was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 17th, 1948. He married Maria Nikola Creel on March 11th, 1982. Together they raised 4 beautiful children. Ed lived a life carved out by the principles and values that defined him as the...
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Andrew Clancey Belflowers, 25, of Columbus passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. A visitation and memorial service will be held at Clancey’s Maw’s home, 1907 51st St., Columbus, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Friday, June 29, 2018 with Blake Russell officiating the service. Everyone that knew Clancey is welcome to attend. Clancey was born January 23, 1993 in Columbus, the son of Jeffery...
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Ms. Emogene (Jean) Hatton of Fayetteville, Ga., formerly of Pinckard, Ala., passed away on, June 11, 2018 at Southland Health and Rehabilitation in Peachtree City, Ga. Jean was born May 5, 1930 on Rt. 3, Ariton, Ala. in Dale County. She is preceded in death by her parents, C.O. and Ruby Patterson, one daughter, Mary Carol Simon, three brothers, David...
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William Edward Church, age 80, of Loganville, Georgia passed away on June 17, 2018. Mr. Church was born in Providence, Rhode Island on August 2, 1937. He proudly served in the US Army and enjoyed his career as a professional bartender. Mr. Church is survived by his wife Joan Church and several other family members. A memorial service with inurnment...
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Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Barron Holmes, age 97, of Fayetteville, passed away June 13, 2018. Mrs. Holmes was born on March 11, 1921 in Englewood, NJ to the late Edmund and Alfreda Barron. She grew up in Englewood alongside her brother, Edmund, where she graduated from Dwight Morrow High School. Mrs. Holmes led an exciting life. She worked various jobs, had...
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