Michelle Gortner, 55, of Griffin, GA passed away on January 27th, 2025, at her home shortly after midnight. Michelle, born and raised in New Jersey, moved to Griffin, GA with her husband and children in 2005. Michelle was a sweet, kind woman who made friends with everyone she met. She always wanted to see the good in everyone. She did...
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Edwin J. Wilson, known to most as Ed Wilson, 94, of Columbus, Georgia, died January 28, 2025 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home after a short illness. He was widely known and respected for his compassion, tolerance, understanding and wit, which he expressed through his relationships, writing and public speaking, during the entirety his life. Ed was born in Grand Rapids,...
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Richard A. Ousey, 88 years of age, passed on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in his home and by his loving and devoted wife’s side of 28 years, Conchetta Edwards Ousey. Richard was born on May 12, 1936 in Los Angelas, California to the late Richard Arthur Ousey and Marie Olive Ozias. He was the oldest of four children, two preceding...
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Edward Joseph Rutkowski, 81, of Dunwoody, Georgia, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Jane by his side on January 27, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Ed was born on March 30, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York. Ed grew up in Queens and attended St. John’s University for both his undergraduate degree as well as his MBA. After...
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Kum Cha Stapleman, 77 of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Memorial services will be 3:00 pm, Monday, February 10, 2025 at Midtree Church, 13175 Hwy 315, Cataula, GA. Mrs. Stapleman was born January 8, 1948 in Seoul, South Korea. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was married to her best friend, Bruce Stapleman,...
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Brock Dwane Bucklin, 62, from Minneapolis, MN and Orlando, FL, passed away unexpectedly from a brief illness on Monday, January 13th while vacationing with friends in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Brock had a personality that many described as “larger than life.” He was a unifier, and spent his life connecting with so many people throughout the world. He spread joy and...
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Wendi Leigh Haislip. Better known as Wendi Lou and Nana to those in her cherished circle. Wendi left her earthly home on January 28, 2025, at the age of 57, due to natural causes. Born on October 28, 1967, Wendi was the first daughter, granddaughter, niece, and...
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Evelyn Stevenson, age 89, of Peachtree City, GA, left this world peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Evelyn was born in Madison, WI, and grew up in Tucson around the University of Arizona campus where her father taught. Evelyn and Kenny married in their early 20’s and owned a successful auto parts business for more than 35 years. They enjoyed...
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Ezell Ramsey, Jr. was born on April 22, 1945, to the late Ezell Sr. and Samella Ramsey in Gary, Indiana both preceded him in death. He was the oldest child in a family of three siblings. His brother, Richard Ramsey (Linda), preceded him in death, San Bonita Griffin (sister), and Bernard Ramsey (brother). Ezell was a member of Good Shepherd...
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16 Jan 1936 – 22 Nov 2024 Sofie was born Sophie Elisabeth Franziska Herchet in 1936 in Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany to Leonhard Herchet and Katharina Pfeufer of Forchheim, Germany. She was the fifth of nine children in her family and the most spirited and adventurous, according to stories she told us as children. Her father served as a Postmaster and...
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