Rickey was born on February 20, 1957 in Andalusia, Alabama to Mildred Craig and Lenard Smithart. Growing up in Andalusia, Rickey moved to the big city of Columbus, Georgia where he would marry the love of his life, Debi Shortnacy on December 27, 1980. Rickey was an avid sports fan, especially anything involving the Alabama Crimson Tide. A proud family...
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It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Samuel Billingsley. He was born on September 27, 1966, in Riverside, CA to James H. and Lezora (Carroll) Billingsley. Sam grew up in Riverside alongside his parents and siblings. Samuel departed from this life on September 15, 2023. A man of great honor and integrity, his presence brought joy and...
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Eugene (Gene, E.B.) Baugh Nelson, 77, of Fortson, Georgia, took his last breath at the Columbus Hospice House on September 23, 2023 at 6:25pm. He was greeted by Jesus in heaven. He battled a long, hard fight against pancreatic cancer and always remained positive and optimistic. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, great grandfather, step-grandfather and...
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Daniel Mark McGowan, Sr., 45, of Upatoi, Ga passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in his home. Daniel was born May 20, 1978 in Columbus, GA to Mark and Paula McGowan. He had several jobs during his short life. His last job was Team Leader at KIA in LaGrange, GA until he became disabled and no longer able to...
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We regretfully announce the passing of Christina Palmisano Urian, 54, of Baltimore, MD. Christina (Chrissy) passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, surrounded by her immediate family members. She was the devoted wife of Michael (Mike) Urian, 54, and loving mother of daughter Madeline (Maddie) Urian, 22, son John (Jack) Urian, 19, and beloved dog Bohdi (Boh), 9. Chrissy will...
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Opie Viola Pombert, 84 of Harris County Georgia went home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2023. Mrs. Pombert was born in Harris County Georgia on June 10, 1939. She was the daughter of Charles and Bonnie Porter of Harris County. She is predeceased by her husband Fred, her daughters Kathy and Martha and her brother Clyde. She...
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“Dutch” Robert Alan Scyoc, 68, of Cusseta Georgia, passed on to his next life at the Columbus Hospice House on September 18th 2023. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to everyone who met him, he was very loved and will be greatly missed. Dutch was born July 13th 1955 in West Virginia. At age 17 , he...
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Ricky Dale McDonald passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Bloomington, Indiana on August 27, 1967 to Richard McDonald and Letha Grubbs . He moved to Phenix City, Alabama in in 1991 and resided here since. Ricky loved his children and his grandkids who were the light...
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Mr. Richard Lee Taylor, 84 passed from his earthly life to his heavenly home at the Columbus Hospice House on September 13, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, a great friend to all and will be greatly missed! Richard was born February 2, 1939. He graduated from Jordan High School...
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Born on July 30th 1953, to the parents of Ruby Pitts and Emmanuel Pitts. Dalarie Emmanuette Pitts Harris was the youngest of three children, Michael Pitts being her elder by 10 years and Deborah Pitts being her elder by four. Raised in the East Wynton area of Columbus, Georgia, Dalarie attended the area schools and graduated from Carver High School...
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