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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Darlene Catherine Long, 80, of Bremen, GA, passed away July 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Darlene was born April 25, 1945, to Jesse and Muriel Long in Staten Island, NY. She grew up in Staten Island alongside her parents and two sisters until the age of ten, when the family moved south to Austell, GA....
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Catalina Ester Angulo, 90, of Rex, GA, passed away July 21, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Catalina was born November 25, 1934, to Jose and Rebecca (Hernandez) Gutierrez in Barranquilla, Colombia. She grew up in Barranquilla alongside her parents and her two brothers. Catalina earned her high school diploma and followed in the footsteps of her mother and...
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Barbara Ann Rakusan passed from this life on July 29th, 2025. Barbara was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Walter and Rose Zander on February 24th, 1943. Barbara grew up alongside her siblings, Tom, Carol, and Joan. Barbara married the love of her life, Robert Rakusan, on June 9th, 1962. The couple met as backyard neighbors and went on to...
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