Walter Stephen Strickland, age 47, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Walter was born on April 26, 1978 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Lora Lorene and Gary Laverne Strickland. Surviving are his wife, Stephanie and daughter, Lora of Smith Station, Alabama; brothers, James “Bo” (Lisa) Strickland of Seale, Alabama, Lamar...
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Carol Elaine Rogers Allums passed away on October 15, 2025 with the comfort knowing her children were by her side. Carol was born on August 13, 1943 to Odele and Nellie Rogers in Pritchard, Alabama. She is survived by three children, Michael (Genia) Broadhead, Wanda (Sammy) Geno and Richard (Tina) Broadhead; a brother, Thomas Rogers; a sister, Patricia Simmons; nine...
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Charles Allen Davis Jr. passed from this life November 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Charles, also known as Chuck, was born on March 29, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents; Charles and Charlotte Davis. Chuck grew up alongside his siblings; Clifford, Rodney, and Angela in Forest Park, where he attended Forest Park High School. Chuck delivered lawn and...
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Atlanta, GA – RIVERDALE — Bobby Rice, Jr., age 53, transitioned peacefully at his residence on October 24, 2025. Bobby was born on January 15, 1972, to Robert L. Rice, Sr. and the late Mattie Rice. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Mattie Rice; his grandparents, Roland and Jimmy Rice; Hubert and Bettie Earvin; his best friend,...
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In Loving Memory of Gloria Jean Hurban April 26, 1953 – October 24, 2025 On Friday, October 24, 2025, our beloved Gloria Jean Hurban—known to most simply as Jean—peacefully completed her earthly journey surrounded by her family at Columbus Hospice. She was 72 years old. Jean was born on April 26, 1953, in Leaksville, North Carolina (now Eden), to Theodore...
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Cheryle Lavonne Reese, age 59, of Norcross, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Cheryle was born on December 7, 1965, in Jamaica, NY, to the late William and Earnestine (nee Ash) Reese. She graduated from Lower Richland High School in Hopkins, SC. Prior to her disability, she spent several years working in the customer service industry. Anyone who...
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Sue Isbell Songer, age 85, of Johns Creek, passed away on October 24, 2025. She was born in Athens, Georgia, to the late George Isbell and Bertha Tolbert Isbell. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Isbell and Marshall Isbell and her sister, Wilma Isbell Hill. Family Sue is survived by her son, Troy Songer, and his wife,...
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On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Esther Laverne (Hamberry) Jones peacefully concluded her earthly journey, surrounded by the love of her husband, Tyrees P. Jones, and her two sons, Tyrees II and Bryan. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Esther was the third child of the late Ellis R. Hamberry and Bernice O. Hamberry (Whitehurst). A proud graduate of Princess Anne High School...
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Stephanie Flavia Ruby, of Monroe, GA passed away on October 22, 2025. She was 79. Stephanie was born on February 26, 1946, to Donald and Harriet Brown in Nyack, New York. She was the second of three children, joining an older brother, Steven, and a younger brother, Chris. She grew up in Oreland, PA. Stephanie graduated in 1964 from Springfield...
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Stella Mae Epps was born in Cottonton, AL on February 1, 1942, to the late James and Ida Bell Screws. Stella passed after a two-week stay in the hospital and finally succumbed to respiratory failure on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Tommie Sr.; her parents, James and Ida Bell Screws; and six brothers,...
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