Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Ms. Valerie R. Gorham born June 18th, 1967, to Ronnie J., and Trellis F. Gorham in Miami, Florida. Valerie was a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Florida City, Florida, where she faithfully attended every service. She worked in various industries such as Fast Food, Retail, Custodial Services, Pay Clerk and Associate Manager for Financial Securities. Her...

Jul 19, 2024

1st Lady Lena Mae Watson-Dickson was born January 16th, 1958, in Barnesville, GA. She is the oldest of 7 children born to Mr. Clinton Watson, Jr. and Mrs. Lena Bell Leeks-Watson. She was a graduate of Griffin High School class of 1976. She gained employment at William Carter Company and remained a dedicated employee until her retirement....

Jul 16, 2024

Obituary

~ Reflections of Life ~

Dorothy Mae Jackon-Brown , affectionately known as "Dot" was born the oldest of six children on February 21st, 1961, to the late Raymond Jackson, Jr. and Essie Mae Robinson-Jackson in Pike County, Georgia. She was educated in...

Jul 8, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY

~ Reflections of Life ~

Mother Opal Lee "Candy" Hollis was born on September 5, 1943, in Spalding County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy and Emma Lou Prather. Five sisters and three brothers preceded her in death: Clara Prather, Mary...

Jul 1, 2024

Ms. Bernadette M. Pinkney age 61, of McDonough, Georgia transitioned Monday, July 1st, 2024 at her residence.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc.

Jun 23, 2024

Ms. Alicia M. Norris age 41, of Hampton, Georgia transitioned Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

Memorial arrangements will be posted below at a later date.

McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with cremation arrangements.

Jun 18, 2024

Today we came to celebrate the life of our beloved Patricia Ann Price , a true friend to all. She graced our presence on January 6th, 1949, until June 18th, 2024. She was born to the late Carl Price, Sr. and Dorothy Fitzgerald-Price here in Fayetteville, Georgia. She was thought of as the "Oldest" amongst her siblings,...

Jun 18, 2024

Malvin Junior Lockett , age 56, of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on January 5, 1968, in Orlando, Florida to mother, Evelyn Mincey, and father, Victor Lockett.

Malvin Junior Lockett is survived by his loving wife, Kellie Woods-Lockett; son, Jamar Tyreek Lockett; daughter, Jamia...

Jun 7, 2024

Mr. Charles L. Mead age 70 of Griffin, Georgia, formerly of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed Friday, June 7th, 2024 at Brightmoor Hospice of Griffin.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc.

Jun 4, 2024

Evangelist Hattie Mae Taylor-Compton exemplified the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31. A woman of faith, strong in character and wisdom. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and source of inspiration for so many.

She was born February 26th, 1939, in Locust Grove, Georgia to the late James and...

May 30, 2024

Mr. James Watson of Forsyth, Georgia passed Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at his residence.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc.

May 25, 2024

On January 5, 1941, God knew he was creating an extraordinary woman. Blanche Hutcherson was born to her late parents Andrew (Pete) and Lillie Mae Hutcherson in Pike County, Georgia.

Blanche was a student in the Pike County High School System and became a member of the Fairfield CME Church at a young age. She actively participated...

May 25, 2024

Ms. Freddie A. Reid of Griffin, Georgia passed Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at her residence.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc.

May 24, 2024

Ms. Pamela Kay Harrell Crawford age 64, of Griffin, Georgia passed Friday, May 24th, 2024 at her residence.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc.

May 15, 2024

Mother Precious Ruby Taylor-Maines age 84, of Smyrna, Georgia formerly of Griffin, Georgia transitioned peacefully at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

Final arrangements are posted below.

McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc., is entrusted with Home Going Care.

May 1, 2024

Ms. Joann Hairston, age 78 of Lithia Springs, Georgia, formerly of Griffin passed Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at Wellstar Community Hospice in Austell, Georgia.

Final arrangements will be posted below at a later date.

McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with Home Going Care.

Apr 30, 2024

Mrs. Zapdimadai Candelario-Arguelles age 38, of Griffin, Georgia passed Tuesday, April 30th, 2024 at her residence.

Final arrangements are posted below.

Obituario

Mrs. Madai Candelario-Arguelles fallecio a la edad de 38 anos, residente de Griffin, Georgia fallecio en la casa de su papa Vicente Candelario Abril 30th, 2024. Le...

Apr 25, 2024

Edna Lee Pritchett, born on March 17, 1929, in Volga, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, at home, in the loving care of her daughters. She was the epitome of hard work, instilled in her from her upbringing as one of twelve children on a farm. Edna was the only one among her siblings to graduate...

Apr 22, 2024

Ray Blankenship age 67, of Griffin, Georgia passed Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at his residence.

Ray was born in Griffin, Georgia on November 11th, 1956. Ray was a big race fan, he loved old cars, trucks and motorcycles. He loved looking up old antiques and keeping up his fishpond and flowers around the house. Ray loved his...

Apr 17, 2024

Mr. Willie Roy Zachery age 72, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at his residence.

Final arrangements are posted below.

McDowell's Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with Home Going Care!