It is with our deepest sorrow, we announce that Matthew B. Gallaher, 46, our most beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly in his sleep on January 7, 2021. Matt grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta (Roswell & Mableton) and resided in Monroe. He attended South Cobb High School where he played sports. Matt loved Auburn football,...
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Born and raised in New London Connecticut Robert Myers Penn Sr. 75 of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at Piedmont Regional Hospital due to complications from Covid-19. He graduated from Pine Forge Academy Class of 1965 Robert was a Vietnam Veteran and served with the 219th Aviation Company until September 12th 1968 and was honorably discharged as...
Read MoreJames Matthew Jennings, known as “Matt” by those who knew him best, passed away on January 8, 2021. He leaves behind both family and friends who will all miss his presence deeply. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 at 2:00pm and the location listed below. The Fort Church at Eastern Heights 1342 17th Street Columbus, Georgia...
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Latoya London, age 34, of Fayetteville, Georgia, departed this life on January 14, 2021. Latoya was born on January 22, 1986 in Chicago, IL, to Derrick and Donna Phyfiher. Latoya was educated by Thornton Township High School in Harvey, IL and soon after pursued music, dancing and entrepreneurship. She had a great passion for rapping, singing, producing and modeling. She...
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Mr. Connie G. Mills, 83, of Columbus, Georgia passed away January 15, 2021 at Columbus Hospice. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anna Lois and Wiley Mills; siblings, Christine Mills, Ruth Mills Gamble, and infant William Thomas Mills; grandchildren, Thomas Allen Richardson and Infant Mills-Harris. He was born October 10, 1937 and raised in Slocumb, Alabama, but lived...
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ZyQuest Walker passed away from this life early in the morning of Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Egleston Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. ZyQuest left this earth at the young age of 13 after an unexpected decline in health from undiagnosed AML Leukemia. He was surrounded and supported by his loving parents during the last day of his life. ZyQuest...
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Mr. Gregory Wayne Phelps, 62, born to the late Lonnie and Margaret Phelps. He was born in Atlanta on August 17, 1958 and grew up alongside his sister, Yvonne. Greg graduated from North Clayton High in 1976. After highschool Greg would start his primary trade of being a butcher which he had began to learn the trade from his father,...
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Dorothy Marie Staab passed away January 7, 2021 at Season’s Hospice in Cumming, Georgia. She had just turned 94. Dorothy was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Robert Leopold and Gertrude Hoffman Staab on January 3, 1927. Dorothy worked for the Pittsburgh Press/Post-Gazette for 48 years retiring in 1991. She had an exemplary work ethic and never once took a sick...
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The Reverend John Douglas Garrett, better known as Brother John, completed the human part of this spiritual journey and went to be with Jesus this past Monday morning January 11, 2021 at 10:15AM in Columbus, Georgia. His wife Catherine ‘Cass’ Garrett survives him and was holding his hand and praying over him as he went. He is survived by his...
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Clyde Caudell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on January 9, 2021. Clyde was a proud United States Airforce veteran who served during the Vietnam War in Turkey. He was a golden soul that was kind and caring. He never bought a shirt without a pocket and cheated frequently when playing Scrabble. His loves were his family, movies,...
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