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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Peggy Ann Colbert, 50 of Waverly Hall, GA passed away early Saturday, February 10, 2018 surrounded by family at her home. Peggy was born May 16, 1967 in Valparaiso, Indiana the daughter of Donald Shupe and Patricia Kerkas Vargas. Prior to moving to Georgia, Peggy worked for the Ft. Wayne Parks Department with flowers. Peggy and Jeff moved to Georgia...
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Michael David Shamrock, Sr., age 59, of Senoia, passed away February 11, 2018. Mike was born on October 19, 1958 in Long Island, NY. In his early childhood his family moved to Wisconsin, then to Palm Beach, FL and they finally settled in Fayetteville in 1969. Mike lived in Fayette County ever since. He attended Fayette County High School and...
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Ms. Ruth Audrey Wehner, age 87, formerly from Walton Hills, Ohio passed away February 2, 2018 in Fayetteville, Georgia. Ms. Wehner was born on February 18, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Mary Comray. She grew up in nearby Brecksville and alongside her two sisters. During school she was a majorette in the marching band. She spent...
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Amelia “Gail” Swinks King Hill, 68, of Snellville, GA died March 19, 2017. Gail was a professional mom, grandmommy, sister, cat-attractor, friend and grocery shopper who dedicated her life to the care of others. She was an avid gardener, cook, and artist. A driver since the age of 16, Gail managed to never get even one speeding ticket. It is...
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Edward James “E.J.” Kelly III, age 39, of Atlanta, passed away suddenly on January 31, 2018 from cardiac arrest. E.J. was born on December 30, 1978 in Irving, TX. He studied business at Kent State and Ohio State University before eventually becoming a Home Renovator and Investment Property Manager, which he did successfully for 10 years. He was talented in...
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Life Story Shirley J. Looney, 91, peacefully returned to her heavenly home and was reunited with her beloved husband on January 26, 2018. Shirley, the youngest and last surviving sibling of six, was born to the late Tory and Ann Peterson in Waverly Township, Minnesota on September 28, 1926. Shirley was blessed with a large and loving family. She married...
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Sandra Ann Black (neé Logue), aged 66, died from cancer on Friday, February 2, 2018, at her home in Newnan, Georgia, surrounded by family and friends. Sandy is survived by her loving family members – her husband, Chris Black of Newnan, Georgia, her children, Heidi Black and Jesse Black, Jesse’s wife, Jillian Black, granddaughter Norah Black, sisters, Debbie Logue Byrd...
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Earl Leon “Pop” Elliott was born November 23, 1942 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of the late Edna Elliott and Lou Alton Elliott. Mr. Elliott attended Jordan Vocational High School before entering the work force. He worked in the Heating and Air Industry and later retired from Goody Products in Manchester, Georgia. Mr. Elliott loved the outdoors whether it was...
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Captain Bruce Van Heertum, age 77, of Peachtree City, passed away January 30, 2018. Captain Bruce Van Heertum was born on July 6, 1940 in Englewood, NJ. He entered the Naval Service in July 1958. Following recruit training and graduation from Radioman “A” school he served in USS Waller and USS Plymouth Rock before volunteering for Underwater Demolition Team. Subsequently,...
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