Obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

Ms. Wanda Yvette Smith was born April 18th, 1970 to the late Ollie Mae Smith and Theodore Johnson.

Wanda was an avid learner, graduating with honors from Griffin High School and later earning both her Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts degree from LaGrange College. She served as an Educator for the Troup County...

Mar 13, 2024

Ms. Patricia Anne Moody , affectionately known as "Pat" or "Pudding", was born on May 23rd, 1965, in Griffin, Georgia to the late Annie Frankie Newton McCullough and James Douglas "J.D." Moody. On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, she departed her earthly life to live eternally with the Lord.

Patricia was preceded in death by her...

Mar 12, 2024

Mrs. Martha Raye Hudson age 68, of Griffin Georgia passed Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 at Brighmoor Hospice of Griffin.

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

Mar 5, 2024

Mrs. Maxima A. Corrasco-Collado age 87, of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic passed Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

Final arrangements will be conducted by Blandino Funeraria of the Dominican Republic.

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

Feb 27, 2024

Charlene Mays, affectionately known as "Sol", who brightened our lives with her warmth and laughter. Born on May 8th, 1951, in the vibrant town of Zebulon, Georgia, to Mary "Lizzy" Mays and Deola Willis, she was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Sol's journey began at Spalding County Public Schools, where she...

Feb 26, 2024

Mr. Steve Young, Jr. was born August 14th, 1957, in Zebulon, Georgia to the late Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Carrie Young, Sr. After the death of Steve, Jr.'s mother, his grandmother: Eddie Mae Young, endeavored to raise him. Steve was raised-up with Brenda Andrews, Bobby Willis and Willis Gaston and considered them as his sisters and...

Feb 23, 2024

Stanley Montgomery was born February 23rd, 1953, to the late Meriam Lamar and Marshall Montgomery in Brooklyn, New York and transitioned peacefully at home on his 71st birthday Friday, February 23rd, 2024.

Stan was preceded in death by his sisters: Annie Montgomery, Effie Montgomery and Jennifer Alfano.

Stan loved being a truck driver....

Feb 17, 2024

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Zadesky age 69 , of Griffin, Georgia passed Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.

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

Feb 7, 2024

Anthony Martel Willis born on October 18, 1985, to Anthony Mitchell and Matilda Willis, in the city of Griffin, GA. Most of his loved ones called him by his middle name "Martel" or by "Ant". He was a very active child and enjoyed many sports like football and basketball, as well as, helping with his family's horse...

Feb 5, 2024

Deacon Charlie B. McDowell affectionately known as "CB" age 90, of Milner, Georgia was born in Pike County, Georgia, on November 18th, 1933, to the late Johnny McDowell and Ruby Kate McDowell. He departed this earthly life on February 5th, 2024, in Griffin, Georgia. Deacon McDowell was preceded in death by his wife, the late...

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. Marvin Rutherford was born May 23rd, 1964, to the late Andrew Rutherford, Sr. and the late Alma Rutherford. He was preceded in death by his sisters: Sarah Rutherford and Suzanne Rutherford-Harris.

Marvin Rutherford entered a Holy Covenant of marriage to Katie R. Rutherford on October 22nd, 2005, and were blessed with 18 loving years....

Jan 29, 2024

Mr. Louis C. Mack age 66 , of Miami, Florida passed Monday, January 29th, 2024 at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida.

Final arrangements are posted below.

McDowell's Funeral Home is entrusted with Home Going Care!

Jan 29, 2024

Mrs. Belinda Goodru m was born on March 8th, 1951, in Griffin, Georgia to the late Ozzie Jean Bailey and Robert James Goodrum. Her husband, Clifford "Caddieco" Bray and one brother preceded her in death: Jeffrey Darryl Merritt.

Ms. Goodrum was passionate about spending time with family and close friends. Attending family reunions, gatherings and...

Jan 25, 2024

Mrs. Joan S. Jackson departed us peacefully on January 25th, 2024, in Fayetteville, Georgia at 2:44 P.M. surrounded by her loved one's.

Our lovely Mother was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 11th, 1952, to Tempie Lee (Wimbush) Sutton. She attended schools in Griffin, Georgia. After completing school she married her husband James Jackson, Sr....

Jan 20, 2024

Mother Maggie Lou Barkley-Bridges was born on June 18th, 1924 in Jackson, Georgia to the late Mr. & Mrs. Annie Stroud and Wade Barkley.

Mother Bridges had 4 sisters, 2 brothers and 1 daughter that preceded her in death. Mother Bridges was United in Holy Matrimony to the late Robert Bridges and to this union...

Jan 10, 2024

Mr. Early James Evans was born on June 7th, 1947 to Maude Irene Parks-Evans and Reuben Jake Evans. He was preceded in death by both parents, brothers: Laron Parks, Ray Evans, John Douglas Evans; and sister: Eula Mae Evans.

James attended East Pike Elementary School and Pike County Consolidated High School. He was a fun loving, jovial,...

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Laquecia Sade Mann-Rhule entered her earthly home on January 13th, 1993, in Stockbridge, Georgia; and she departed from her earthly home on December 27th, 2023 in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Sade' is a 2011 Jackson High School graduate. She received her Associate's degree from Middle Georgia College in 2014, her Bachelor's degree from Clayton State College...

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Geraldine C. Hughley was born on October 31st, 1937, in Rincon, Georgia to the late Augustus G. and Ruby Conyers. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and attended multiple churches as her father was a Pastor and Presiding Elder for the Griffin District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Geraldine...

Dec 22, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jane Alexander-Smith was born September 23rd, 1936 to the late Victor Alexander and Fannie Mae McGill Alexander in Spalding County, Georgia, the youngest of seven children.

She attended Fairmont High School where she participated in the band playing the trumpet. Betty later worked briefly at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital. During that time she...

Dec 22, 2023

Mrs. Sherry Williams age 79, of Griffin, Georgia passed Friday, December 22nd, 2023 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Final arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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