10/23/49 – 8/14/21 Chris was born in Michigan on October 23rd, 1949 and lived a full and enriched life. He moved extensively in his early years from Michigan to Greece, to Portugal to Florida before settling in Georgia. Chris graduated from the University of South Florida and moved to Columbus in 1971 after Naval Flight School. He, along with his...
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Carlos Luis Santiago, age 60, of Longview, Texas passed away on August 4, 2021. Carlos Luis Santiago was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on August 19, 1960 to Bernardo Santiago and Matilde Sanchez. Carlos was a wonderful man. He lived helping people and feeding others. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around. His smile just...
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Helen A. Baney (Waggoner) formally of Mechanicsburg, PA passed away peacefully on August 5, 2021 in Newnan, GA at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Keith L. Baney, a daughter Roxanne, and a daughter-in-law Jeanne. Mrs.Baney is survived by a son Barry of Senoia, GA, a daughter Debby (William) of Senoia,...
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Diane Scherr Avillo passed away on August 7, 2021. Diane was born October 9, 1957 at Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey to parents John and Carol Scherr. She was the third generation to reside in Ridgewood, joining her older sister, Valerie, at home. Diane had very loving parents and a childhood of vacations at Cape Cod, the Jersey Shore, Ridgewood’s...
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Geraldine (Gerry) Marie Bedrin, 76, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 12, 2021. 257 days ago Gerry was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer. She fought everyday until the very end, succumbing to stage 4 terminal metastatic disease. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on December 20, 1944, the daughter of the late...
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Kerry Richard Barrientos, 63 of Duluth, passed away on July 24, 2021. Kerry passed away peacefully at 12:30 P.M. surrounded by his family. Born on November 30, 1957, Kerry grew up in the city of Gainesville with his Brother Gerald. Growing up, he loved to play baseball and always had an affinity for fishing. As an adult, Kerry worked for...
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Amy Anderson Shorter, 50, of Brooks, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2021. Amy was born in Atlanta on May 1, 1971. She grew up in Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro High School. Amy continued her studies at Atlanta Christian College where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Education and a minor...
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Clyde “Bobo” Curtis McCrary, Jr., 65, of Columbus, GA passed away on July 31st, 2021. A memorial service will be held 11am, Friday, August 6, 2021 at Unity Baptist Fellowship, Phenix City, Alabama. 2101 18th Place, Phenix City, Alabama 36867 Mr. McCrary was born February 27, 1956 in Douglasville, Georgia. Mr. McCrary was a hard working man, who loved his...
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Brenda Jo Taylor Townsend 8/26/48 – 7/29/21 Brenda Jo Townsend was born in Gray Hill Community of Troup County to Willard & Adelle Taylor. She was a devoted daughter, loving sister, wife and mother. She passed away at the age of 72 in Columbus, Ga. Brenda’s hobbies were fishing and camping. She also loved singing for her Lord & Savior...
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Betty “Beck” Gregory Partain, 76 of Columbus, born to the late Clinton Howard and Mabel Sweatt Gregory, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, after battling several illnesses. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Isaiah Partain. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Lester of Phenix City and her twin sister, Barbara Fry of Floyd, VA; Nephews...
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