May 14, 1948 – July 7, 2023 As a young boy living on a working farm just outside his birth city of Rocklake, N.D., population 385 in 1950, and which sits only 19 miles by car from the Canadian border, James E. “Korea Jim” Kallinen never imagined where a career in the U.S. Army would take him. During his lifetime...
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Keandra Keccia Bashful, 45, of Columbus, Georgia passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side on July 8, 2023. Mrs. Bashful was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 22, 1978 to her loving Mother; Arlette Jackson. She retired from the United States Department of Defense after many years of hard work with them. After her retirement she...
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Patricia McQueen fell asleep in death at her home on July 5, 2023. She was born Patricia Ann Turner on August 22, 1936, in Griffin, Georgia, to Mary Gladys (née Dean) and James Maddox Turner Sr. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Charles Darrell Senft (Kristi and Alicia’s father), her brothers Paul and Pierce Turner, her...
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Mary Beth Lingo, 79, of Columbus, Georgia passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday July 8, 2023. During her active years she raised two beautiful daughters with her loving husband, Yvonne. She enjoyed many hobbies to include: Crocheting, Knitting, Reading books (She loved the mystery books famously encouraging others to read The Big Eddy Club by David Rose, something...
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Theopalis Williams. Sr., 64 of Columbus, GA passed away June 26, 2023 at his home. Mr. Williams was born November 27, 1958 in Key West, FL the son of Willie James Williams and Henri Mae Granger Williams. He was a United States Army veteran and had worked the furniture business. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Cora Evans Williams...
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Tameka Lasae Monger of Hampton, GA was born April 1, 1978, in Memphis, TN to Henry and Barbara Monger. On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the final chapter of her life was written. She passed away at Piedmont Fayetteville Hospital. Tameka attended Whitehaven High School, where she was a member of the cheer, flag corps, volleyball, and softball teams. After graduating in...
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Mr. Roy Lee Smith (May 20, 1949) 74, of LaGrange, Ga. , entered into his eternal resting place on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He served his country in the US Army for twenty years and then drove a big rig with Vaughn Transportation. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Roy is survived by his loving...
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Mr. Dennis Wade Jr. was born February 2, 1935 to the parents of the late Dennis Wade Sr. and Ester L. Wade. He was educated in the public schools of Fort Gaines. He was a prosperous Farmer for many years. Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Louise Wade, Two brothers: Eugene James Wade and Walter Lee Thomas,...
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William F. (Bill) Eaton – January 12, 1947 – June 15, 2023, of Columbus, Georgia passed away to his heavenly home on June 15, 2023. The family had a private viewing at Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton, Georgia on June 16, 2023. Bill was a good and loving man who gave so much with a willing heart. His parents Curtiss...
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Arvel Wallace Langdon, 74, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Canterbury Nursing Home. Mr. Langdon was born August 6, 1948 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Jewel Langdon and James Buford Langdon. He worked as a truck driver for many years and drove a taxi prior to his retirement. He and his wife were avid...
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