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Griffin, Georgia Obituaries
Daunte Orlando Dallas
Mar 9, 2025
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Mr. Daunte Orlando Dallas was born January 12th, 1972, to the late Leroy Dallas, Sr. and Mrs. Clarice Dallas in Griffin, Georgia.
He was a humble person with a beautiful heart and spirit. His smile was contagious, as was his soft-spoken voice and love for his family. He...
Rev. Wesley Louis Moss
Feb 26, 2025
Rev. Wesley L. Moss , age 88, of Snellville, Georgia transitioned Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at Brightmoor Hospice of Griffin.
Final arrangements are entrusted to McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc.
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Josie Lee Watson-King
Feb 16, 2025
On December 2nd, 1943, Mrs. Josie Lee King was born in Pike County, Georgia to the late Willie Watson and Josephine Smith Watson. She was the fourth child of six siblings.
On August 26th, 1961, she married her High School Sweetheart, Eddie Lee King. They shared 47 years together until death did them apart. To this Union...
Deacon James Henry Scott
Feb 15, 2025
~ Reflections of Life ~ "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:"
2 Timothy 4:7
James H. Scott passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at WellStar Hospital in Griffin, Georgia. He was born on November 18, 1928, and was lovingly raised...
Mother Essie Mae Jackson
Jan 25, 2025
Mother Essie Mae Jackson, age 84, of Gay, Georgia transitioned on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at her residence.
Final arrangements will be posted below at a later date.
McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with Home Going Care.
1St Lady Virginia "Genan" Akins
Jan 24, 2025
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"Genan" was born to the late Arthur Jr. and Rosa Mae Byars in Griffin, Georgia on April 15th, 1957.
She transitioned from this earthly life, surrounded by love, on January 24th, 2025. Preceding her in death is her grandson: Kierston Akins; sisters: Carolynn Caldwell and Jeanette Jones; grandparents:...
Mary Jane Stapley
Jan 23, 2025
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Mary Jane Stapley, born August 15th, 1946 to the late Wesley and Jeanette Glick, transitioned from this part of her journey on January 23rd, 2025, surrounded by love.
She worked at several different jobs. Her favorite thing to do was reading James Patterson books.
...
Donald "Can Man" Williams
Jan 8, 2025
Mr. Donald Williams was the son of Catherine and Donnie Williams. He was born on November 13th, 1972, in Griffin, Georgia, Spalding County. On January 8th, 2025, he was called home after a tragic accident and battles with multiple health issues.
Donald was affectionately known as "Boo" and later to the Griffin Community as the...
Deacon Roosevelt Robinson
Jan 6, 2025
~ Reflections of Life ~
On November 11th, 1936, God created an incredible man in Roosevelt Robinson. Born in Pike County, Georgia, to the late Charlie and Lillie Mae Alexander Robinson, Roosevelt was destined to leave a lasting impact on those around him.
In 1958, Roosevelt married his soulmate and the love of...
Nannette Medina-Ruiz
Jan 3, 2025
Nannette Medina, born on June 16, 1979, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Milner, Georgia, United States.
She was a devoted mother to her three children, Yilianni, Nani, and Jonathan. She was a loving partner to Kenny and together they created a beautiful and happy home. Family was everything to Nannette, and she poured her heart...
Airlene Canty-Lee
Jan 2, 2025
Airlene Canty-Lee was born May 24th, 1941, in Williamson, Georgia to the late Mr. Richard Canty, Jr. and Mrs. Annie Lee Blackmon-Canty.
She attended and graduated from Mays High School of Goulds, Florida in 1959, and continued her education at Florida Memorial College where she completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1993. Airlene...
Leonard Baugh
Dec 27, 2024
Mr. Leonard Baugh age 73, formerly of Clarksville, Georgia transitioned Friday, December 27th, 2024 at Brightmoor Hospice.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc.
Gerald Lynn Wilson, Sr.
Dec 8, 2024
Mr. Gerald Lynn Wilson, Sr. of Griffin, Georgia, formally of Kitzmiller, Maryland, transitioned peacefully on December 8th, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on October 15th, 1954, in Keyser, West Virginia, Lynn was the son of Milo Wilson and Thelma (Sherman) Wilson-Harvey. He was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1975,...
Deacon Jd "Boy D" Williams
Dec 6, 2024
~ Reflections of Life ~
Deacon J.D. Williams was born September 18th, 1930 to the late Otha Williams and Eugene Leach. He was married to Opal Nell Jones-Williams who preceded him in death, and a daughter: Patty Williams who also preceded him in death.
JD attended grade school until he went to work...
Lewis A. Canty
Nov 28, 2024
Master Sergeant Lewis A. Canty, a cherished member of the Goulds and Zebulon communities, passed away on November 28th, 2024. He was born in Concord, Georgia on April 13th, 1937, to Richard Canty, Jr. and Annie Lee Blackmon, and was one of five siblings: Aileen, Vera, Andrew and Aldean.
Lewis' life journey began in Concord before he...
Emmett Emil Lee, Jr.
Nov 25, 2024
On January 10th, 1953, Emmett Emil Lee, Jr., a manifestation of love, was born to the union of Mary B. Lee and Emmett Lee, Sr. who proceeded him in death.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a Deacon and Assistant Superintendent at Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church of Austin under the Leadership of the...
Valencia D. “Queen Valencia” Bryant
Nov 8, 2024
~ Reflections of Life ~
On February 27th, 1966, Jafus and Mary Milner were blessed with a bundle of joy, Valencia D. Milner-Bryant. Born in Thomaston Georgia, Valencia was affectionately known to her family as "Val" or "Vinci". Growing up in Zebulon, she attended Pike County schools Graduating in 1984. Valencia received a Business Administration...
Little Miss Louise Inesie Dunmon
Nov 5, 2024
Little Miss Louise Dunmon, age 4, of Griffin, Georgia, transitioned on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, at Spalding Regional Medical Center.
Her brief but cherished life touched the hearts of many. Please keep the family in your prayers as they traverse their own medical procedures along with this great grief.
Final arrangements are posted below.
...Jonathon Elijah Watson
Sep 17, 2024
Jonathan Elijah Watson "Red" , of Hampton, GA, passed away on September 17, 2024, after a short illness.
Jonathan was preceded in death by his father, James Richard Watson, his mother, Nancy Baum Watson, his brothers Jeffrey Thomas Watson, Paul Jody Watson, David Malachi Watson, Robert Clarke Moore, James Jernigan Watson, his sister Julie Ann...
Sarah Lee “Tee” Gayden-Love
Sep 12, 2024
Mrs. Sarah Lee Gayden-Love , affectionately known as " Tee " went home to be with the Lord on September 12th, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on April 2nd, 1932, in Sunflower County, Mississippi, she was the beloved daughter of John Thomas and Mary Alice Gayden.
On December 1st,...
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