August 21, 1955-August 17, 2025 Terry Lamar Watley was born August 21, 1955, in Columbus, GA to Fannie Lee Quinley and Jesse Junior Watley. He was one of 10 children, the middle child between two others one year apart. He was the husband to Joyce Murray Watley, who survives. He was the proud parent of five beautiful children and several...
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Wendy Bourton Mappus was born in Charleston, South Carolina on October 6th 1968 to Josiane Martine Jeanne Bourton and the late Herman Mappus, Jr. Wendy went to be with her Lord, Jesus, unexpectedly on July 28th 2025. She leaves behind her biological family: siblings Corey (Chancy) Mappus and Troy Mappus, children Erica Bassett, Brandon (Abby) Basset and Courtney Basset....
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William “Bill” Thomas Locklear III, 75, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family after an eight-year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Born in Chattanooga, TN, on June 30, 1950, to W.T. Locklear Jr. and Louise Jones Locklear, Bill grew up in Hixson, where he developed a lifelong love of horses under the guidance of...
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John Sterling Russell entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 7, 1943, in Stamford, Connecticut, to Ben and Alma Russell. He grew up alongside his siblings, Milton, Bill, Evelyn, and Sylvia, and carried their shared memories with him throughout his life. John graduated from Stamford High School...
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Madison Lee Simmons, 26, of Phenix City died Monday, August 11, 2025. Madison was born January 17, 1999 in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of Timothy Ray Simmons, Jr. and Brandy Lee Dawson but lived most of her life in Phenix City. Madison was easy to love. She found the good in all things, even while traveling through the dark. She...
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May 10, 1941 – August 10, 2025 With profound love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Joyce Antoinette “Toni” Fonseca, age 84. Toni lived a life rich with warmth and family—leaving behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and grace. Born on May 10, 1941, in Alameda, CA, she spent her early years in Danville, CA, before moving to Honolulu, HI, where she embraced the...
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Jerry Meyers, 84, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Fayetteville, Georgia. Born on October 8, 1939, in Dubuque, Iowa, Jerry lived a life marked by dedication, adventure, and deep love for his family. Jerry was especially cherished for his role within the family. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Lyn Meyers; sons Jason Meyers and his wife Denise;...
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December 7, 1957- Aug 4, 2025 William S. Wood III or just Bill to all that knew him, passed away peacefully Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home. His wife Anne was by his side. Bill was born December 7, 1957, in Columbus, Ga. to William S. Wood Jr. and Lena Jane Saint. He was the youngest of 3...
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Jimmy Brackett passed from this life on July 26th, 2025. He was born on April 19th, 1950, to parents Charles and Flora (Quinton) Brackett in St. Louis, Missouri and grew up in Farmington, Missouri, alongside his 10 sisters and 2 brothers. Jimmy married Marilyn Jones, sharing 15 years together. The couple were introduced by two of their siblings and were...
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Margaret Louise Hamrick Ellington (1942-2025) of Alpharetta, Georgia, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on August 2 after a fight against cancer. Nicknamed “The Bow Lady,” she spent 42 years skillfully arranging flowers and ribbons at Duluth Salvage, a family business she co-founded with her husband, Huey Ellington. Margaret was also a devoted member of Big Springs...
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