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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Erin Ann Saxton was born to her parents, Reuben and Elizabeth Pitts, on November 19, 1943 in Gadsden, AL. She died peacefully on March 19, 2025. Ann was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses at age 15 in 1958. Her love for her God, Jehovah, was obvious to those who knew her. She had almost 67 years of faithful service....
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William Curtis Nicholson, 70, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025, at Emory St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. A memorial service will be help on Friday March 28, 2025, at 4:00 pm at Cox Funeral Home in Hamilton, Georgia. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service for visitation at 3:00 pm. William was...
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John Perry Noessel passed away Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, atPiedmont Midtown hospital at the age of 74, after a brief illness. His sister and brother-in-law were present at his bedside. John leaves behind a brother, numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his devoted husband of forty-four years, Tim Concelman. He...
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In Loving Memory of Vicki Lynn Rogers Hartwell With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Vicki Lynn Rogers Hartwell on March 22, 2025, in Columbus, Georgia. A devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, beloved Mim Mim, and cherished friend to many, Vicki’s presence was a light in the lives of all who knew her. Born on February 23, 1959,...
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