Toni B. Newbern June 20, 1960 – April 2, 2025 “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Toni Newbern, who left us on April 2, 2025, at the age of 64. Toni was born on June 20, 1960, in Columbus, GA, and lived the majority of her life in Salem, AL. Toni was the cherished daughter...
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Olivia Owen Nelson, known by most as Mimi, 78 years old of Fortson, GA took her last breath at the Columbus Hospice House on Saturday, April 5th at 9:59am. She was greeted by Jesus in heaven and reunited with her husband, Eugene “EB” Nelson of 62 years. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and...
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Richard Karl Schmidler, age 88, of Griffin, passed away April 2, 2025. Richard was born in Hanau, Germany on April 10, 1936, to the late Joseph and Katarina (Densler) Schmidler. He grew up in Hanau, alongside his parents and his brother and sister. After high school, Richard completed an apprenticeship program in fine cabinetry and later earned his Business Degree...
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Thomas Luther Williams, born on November 21, 1943, passed away in Columbus, GA on March 28, 2025, at the age of 81. Luther was a man of strong Christian faith and integrity. He was an active member of Trinity Church in Opelika, AL until his health declined. He prioritized God and family and will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, patience, and seeing...
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July 15, 1933 – February 27, 2025. Throughout his life Ben Drake was, at heart, a student and educator. From his high school days in Bronxville, NY, where he was raised, through college at Antioch in Ohio and the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, from his teaching at the University of Washington in Seattle to Kenyon College in Gambier, OH,...
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February 5, 2007 – March 23, 2025 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sha’Don Antonio Gordon, who was born in Savannah, GA, on February 5, 2007, and left this world far too soon on March 23, 2025. Sha’Don had a divine spirit from the moment he was born. His smile could light...
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George Harold Casion, 83, of Fortson, Ga. died peacefully on March 21st at Columbus Hospice, Columbus, GA with his son & wife by his side. George Casion was born April 26, 1941 in Columbus, Ga. to Walter Harold Casion and Mary Kokoles Casion He is survived by his wife, Carol Blish Casion, son George Harold Casion, Jr. ( Hal), daughter...
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Dorothy Ann Copes of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 27, 2025. She was born August 22, 1935, to Wesley Pope and Una Pope. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, David Pope, and her sister, Doris Stewart. Survivors include her daughters Traci Copes and Kelli Copes Caughey, her sons Michael Copes...
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James Allen Sorrow, 62, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Fayetteville, GA. Born on June 18, 1962. Allen was known for his multifaceted personality; stubborn yet gentle, hardheaded yet kind, and both loving and narcissistic. He was a cherished grandfather, father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. Allen is survived by his wife, Kathy Storm; children, Lauren...
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John Glenn Summerville III, 73, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away on March 25, 2025. John was born February 22, 1952, in Youngstown, OH, to John and Lois (Davis) Summerville. He grew up in Youngstown alongside his parents and siblings. John graduated high school at Newton Falls High in 1970 and went on to attend Kent State University, where he earned his...
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