Michael Ray Shadding, 66 of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at his home. Mike was born November 3, 1959 in Statonsburg, NC, the son of Carlton Ray Shadding and Shelby Jean Barbee Shadding. He worked for many years at the former Leshner Mills in Phenix City and later was a truck driver. Most of all he...
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Joseph Sherwood “Joe” Davis passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on April 7, 1946, in Dunedin, Florida, Joe was the son of William Haywood Davis and Sara Katherine Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, William Frank Davis. Joe is survived by his devoted wife of...
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Clay Murray Allen, 67, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia. Clay was a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose warmth, humor, and steady presence left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. A master plumber for more than 30 years, he took great pride in his work and the relationships he built throughout...
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Mr. Robert Dean Nichols, age 83, of Griffin, passed away May 4, 2026. Robert was born in Valdese, NC to the late Luther and Florence (Wright) Nichols. He grew up in Valdese alongside his parents, six brothers and five sisters. Bob, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Drexel High School in 1960 and went on to attend Western Piedmont...
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Horace Williams, age 64, died Saturday night, May 2, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital. A memorial service will be held at Bethel Church in Marion County, GA on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Rev. Joy Wilson will officiate. Friends and family are invited to attend. Mr. Williams was born November 17, 1961 in Americus, GA, the son of...
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Daron Rance Hammock, age 74, of Phenix City, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, while under the care of hospice. Born on April 25, 1952, in Phenix City, Daron was one of seven children born to the late Gerald Dean and Mary Lillian Hammock. Daron spent most of his life working as a house painter with Herrington Paint Company,...
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Celebrating the Life of Paul Edward “EIGHT” Benton Paul Edward “EIGHT” Benton January 15, 1969 – April 29, 2026 Paul Edward Benton, affectionately known to his friends, family, and teammates as “EIGHT,” passed away on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, athletic passion, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved. A Life of Purpose and Service Paul was...
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Richard Lawrence Vanderhoof passed away on April 28, 2026, with his family by his side at 79 years old. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1946, and was later raised on Long Island. Richard joined the US Air Force in 1965, where he served for 20 years. He married his first love, Beverly, in 1968. Together, they traveled to...
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October 24, 1941 – April 24, 2026 Gwendolyn Lucille Jones age 84, of Columbus, Ga. passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the Columbus Hospice. She had two fur babies that she deeply loved, Gabby and Jazzy. She is survived by daughters Sandra Melissa (Missy) Jones and Valerie Paige Jones. Grandchildren, Justin Jones (Jamie), Taylor Beach (Hope) and Sydney...
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Agent Dan the Man (Guery Daniel Varner), 78, died Sunday, April 26, 2026 at his beloved home in Jenkinsburg, GA attended by his wife, his daughter, his sister, and his bonus daughter. Agent Dan loved and cherished many women during his lifetime and his favorite girls were honored and privileged to care for him through his transition. Born May 31,...
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