Helen Land Baker, 87, passed away June 18, 2026, at the Columbus Hospice House after a brief illness. Born in Miami, Florida, on September 8, 1938, Mrs. Baker worked primarily in the home, but also worked in her community as a paraprofessional at Britt David Elementary. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, camping, hunting, spending time outdoors, and cheering on...
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Brenda Joyce Saunders Holland was born in Sylva, North Carolina on December 7, 1946. The eldest daughter of Harold Davis and Opal Cordelia Killian Saunders, Brenda established herself as a leader from an early age. She was her mother’s helper, trusted to care for her younger siblings, and she was their protector. She loved her brothers Dean, Scott, and David...
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Edward “Butch” Cassidy, aged 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Toledo, Ohio on August 23, 1948, Ed was the youngest of nine children born to the late Jack and Florence Cassidy. He spent several decades in the Audubon, Lansdale and Eagleville, Pennsylvania areas, where he was a dedicated employee...
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Tammy Renea Holloway, born Tammy Renea Marsh, left us on June 13, 2026, after an unexpected illness. Tammy was born on August 10, 1969, and was only 56 when she passed. But in those 56 years, Tammy left an indelible mark on all those who knew her. Tammy was exceptionally bright. She could process information quickly and navigated complex situations...
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Michael K. Yamaoka, 85, most recently of Peachtree City, Georgia, and formerly of South Salem, New York, passed away on June 10, 2026. He leaves behind a life marked by artistic achievement, international friendship, and deep devotion to family. Born in Japan, he attended Waseda University before continuing his studies at Art Center College of Design in California, where he...
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February 13, 1954 – June 7, 2026 Kathryn “Kathy” Ione Randall, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Duluth, Georgia, on June 7, 2026. Kathy was born on February 13, 1954, in Talking Rock, Georgia, to Hoyle and Margaret Mulkey. Though she would spend most of her life in Duluth, Talking Rock always held a special place in her...
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Charles Sterling Bell, 64 of Upitoi, GA passed away on June 14, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus. Mr. Bell was born July 21, 1961 in Langdale, AL, the son of Charles Thomas Bell and Barbara Jean Allen Bell. He worked as a weaver in several area textile mills. Survivors include his wife, Karen Popham Bell of Upitoi; his son,...
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Megan Hill Kendall, age 35, of Dacula, Georgia, passed away at home on June 10 from TNBC. Born on July 8, 1990, in Snellville, Georgia, to Tim and Kim Hill, Megan was an honor graduate at Brookwood High School in 2008, where she was a cheerleader, member of the track team, peer leader, and viola orchestra student. She earned a...
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Vincent J. “Vinny” Aleandri passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Vince dedicated his life to his great passions: family and music. As a gifted accordionist, he began performing professionally in 1959 and spent more than six decades sharing his talent with audiences across the country. His music carried...
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Wendy Luetkemeyer Taylor was born November 3, 1970. She is survived by her son, Andrew Luke Taylor, parents jane and Billy Luetkemeyer, brother Brian Luetkemeyer, aunts, uncles, a lot of cousins. Wendy graduated from Morrow high school in 1989 and went to Griffin tech. She worked for years for orthopedic doctors. She never met a dog she didn’t love. She...
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