David Timothy Heard (Tim), age 77, of Duluth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Northside Duluth Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1949, at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late John Owen Heard and the late Melba Burdette Heard. Tim loved life and made everything fun. He was a longtime sales representative for...
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Richard Donald Carter, age 65, passed away in the early morning hours of August 18th, 2026. Mr. Carter was originally born in Atlanta, Georgia, but settled here in Fayetteville. A Jack of all trades to those who knew him, he will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by his father, William Theo Carter; his mother, Annie Opal Carter,...
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Brian Anthony Greer, also known as, “Cookie Monster” was born on May 18, 1979, in Detroit, Michigan to Briana M. Greer (Phillips) and stepfather, Robert. He was raised on the West Side of Detroit, where he formed lifelong friendships and deep bonds that became like family. These relationships became what he proudly referred to as his “G-Family”. “Cookie” was a...
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Carole Ann Freshwater, of Washington, PA, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2026. Ms. Freshwater was born August 6, 1963 in Canonsburg, PA. Carole was an inspector for Eaton Corporation, where she worked for 45 years. She enjoyed crocheting and would often donate her work to needy causes such as Beanies for Babies. She loved to sing, spend time with...
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Anne Aldridge Williams passed away peacefully in Columbus, Georgia on August 15, 2026 at the age of 81. Born in Richmond, Virginia to Lewis Rollins Aldridge, Jr. and Francine Breedlove Aldridge, Anne called Columbus, Georgia home for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Williams; her parents; and her siblings, Geraldine Hearn, infant...
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Commander Richard “Rick” Marshall Cool, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.) passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 78. Born in Akron, Ohio, to Kay and Paul Cool, he dutifully served his country as a naval architect and environmental engineer, with degrees from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the University of Michigan. He is survived...
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Mrs. Barbara Ann Cotton, age 70, of Thomaston, Georgia, passed away on August 9th, 2026. Born to the late Gene Tubbs and Esther Tubbs, formerly Esther Walker, in Great Lakes, Illinois. While originally from Illinois, she grew up in Miami, Florida before settling here in Georgia during the winter of her life. She touched many lives during her time with...
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Eric Shepardson, 40, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on July 27, 2026. He is survived by his parents, Gary and JoAnne; his brother Michael; his loving wife Shanee; and their children JT and Elena. Our dear Eric will be loved, remembered, missed, and in our hearts forever. Georgia Cremation in Duluth is assisting the family with arrangements....
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Delilah Jean Buchanan passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, strength, and grace. Born on September 16, 1931, in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Daniel LeSueur Sr. and Elmira Christina Young. Delilah was the devoted wife of Edward L. Buchanan and the loving mother of Carolyn...
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Mrs. Nancy Andrews (Cochran) Smith, age 96, passed away in the early morning hours of August 3rd, 2026, at Southwest Christian Care. Mrs. Smith grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Wiley Andrews and the late Ina Andrews, formerly Ina Williams, with five brothers and two sisters. In her early years, she met David Cochran at...
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