Her family shares that JoAnn Elizabeth Hites Stansberry passed on Wednesday, June 23 after a long and brave struggle against injury and cancer. Daughter of Warren and June Hites, she leaves behind her husband, Walter William Stansberry of Norcross, Georgia; daughter, Kimberly Caprice Lyne (Taylor Lyne); three grandsons, Garrett, Michael and Taylor of Richmond Virginia; son, Walter Warren Stansberry of...
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Alain René “Al” Papp, 74, of Peachtree City, Georgia passed away on June 9, 2021. Al was born on September 3, 1946, to John and Andrée Papp (née Poivre) in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He liked to point out that he “accompanied” his mother on her trip to the United States as she emigrated from France, and according to her he made...
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Margie H Howell, 90, of Salem Alabama received complete healing and entered into eternal rest on June 16, while in the care of Columbus Hospice, Columbus GA, following a brief illness. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Louisa Hinson, as well as her husband, Larry Howell, and their sons, Robert and David Howell. Margie loved her...
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James Myrlan Ellison, 80, of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021 at Columbus Hospice House of Georgia and Alabama. The family plans to hold a private memorial service. Mr. Ellison, fondly known as “Jimmy” was born March 31, 1941 in Flat Rock, AL to the late Cora Lee Davidson and Elbert Lafayette Ellison. Jimmy met his...
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Grady Dire, age 76, of Monroe, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Grady was a good, hard working man who loved playing in his garden, hunting, and fishing. He is survived. by his wife, Angela Dire of Monroe; children, Cynthia Sargent & Timothy Darley, Jessica & Tony Rafferty, Jonathan Brownlee & Jennifer Hill, Luke & Teresa Morrell,...
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Leonor Cubillos was born in Colombia, South America on April 23, 1931. She is survived by her beloved children, Hebert and Gloria; her grandchildren, Frank, Jonathan, Gerardo and Mark; great-grandchildren Deborah, Catalina, Ana, Marcelo, Gianna and several other family members, both here in the States and in Colombia. Leonor lived a faith based life for 36 years that reflected who...
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Bobbie Jean Hollebeke Reed died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Lawrenceville, GA, after a brief illness. She was 90 years old. Bobbie was born on a ranch near San Angelo, TX, on January 21, 1931, to Floyd Solomon and Nellie Lee Williams Hollebeke. Beginning her education in a one-room school, she graduated from San Angelo High School at age...
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Donald Joseph Minardi, age 60, of Duluth, Georgia passed away on June 9, 2021. Don was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 22, 1960 to parents James and Janice Minardi. He graduated from Central Gwinnet High School in Lawrenceville and went on to enroll in the Navy following graduation. Don became an electrician by trade and volunteered with young children....
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Wanda Kay Day, age 57, of Hampton, passed away June 4, 2021. Wanda was born on February 4, 1964 to the late Patrick and Sarah Berry. She grew up alongside a brother and two sisters. Wanda spent her early years as a homemaker and mother to four sons and one daughter. When she returned to the workforce she worked her way to...
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Tubby was born in Belle, WV on December 10, 1936 to Ovid and Hazel Fink. His avid hobby was building engines and racing Corvettes and 1957 Chevrolets. After graduation from high school, he entered Georgia Tech where he majored in mechanical engineering. He left Tech and married Patricia Mitchell. They had two children, Bryan and Julie. After leaving Tech, he...
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