Obituaries

Dec 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother Martha Mae Hall-Beck, who transitioned on December 14th, 2023. Martha was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished friend to many. Her departure has left an indescribable void in our lives, but her memory will forever be etched in...

Dec 12, 2023

Mrs. Shari Aquanita Barkley-Barron transitioned on December 12th, 2023. Born in Griffin, Georgia to Laura Jean Barkley and James Willis, she leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity and strength.

She graduated from the University of West Georgia in 1984 with a B.S. in Computer Science. She married Thomas Barron after college and together they...

Dec 4, 2023

Nancy Baum Watson, 92, of Hampton, GA passed away on December 4, 2023 after a short illness, surrounded by her daughters.

Nancy was born on April 4, 1931, to William J. Baum and Florence Gertrude Waterfield Baum in Oceana, VA. Nancy graduated from Kitty Hawk High School in 1949 and went on to marry James Watson. Together,...

Dec 3, 2023

Mr. Teddy Tamodd Taborrash Sullivan, Sr. or "Tobias" burst on the scene on March 10th, 1980, to Tammy Sullivan & Sammy Barkley. He was so spoiled growing up by the women in his family. As a young adult he ventured off to explore life and ended up in Connecticut. While there, he received his high school diploma....

Dec 1, 2023

Mrs. Annie Belle Ector-Harvey affectionately known as "Mama Eutie" was born December 26th, 1924 in Griffin, Georgia to the union of the late Glover and Emma Ector. She was the baby sister of five siblings, Calton "Cal" Walter "Bubba", Willie James "Lil Bro", Aretha, and Emma Jean who all preceded her in death.

Mama Eutie...

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Jacqueline Caldwell-Atkins

A Time to Be Born

Jacqueline Caldwell-Atkins entered this realm on November 12th, 1943, to the late Clifford and Audrey Caldwell in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.

A Time to Grow

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Nov 17, 2023

Michael "Mike" Eugene Blackmon was born on August 13th, 1967, in Molena, Georgia to Willie Albert and Alberta Blackmon. He transitioned on November 17th, 2023, to be with our Heavenly Father.

Mike was a graduate of the class of 1986 from Pike County High School in Zebulon, Georgia. After graduating, he was employed at the...

Nov 6, 2023

Ellen "Teresa" Burden was born January 10th, 1959 to the late Jessie Lee Burden and Bernice Hutcherson Burden in Barnesville, Georgia. Teresa was a proud product of the Pike County School System, where she excelled in all studies especially including Music. She attended Gordon State College with Music as her Major.

Teresa loved to travel. After finishing...

Nov 3, 2023

Mrs. Sherry Lynn Mullins Williams was born on March 8th, 1962 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Andrew and Marietta Mullins. She attended Griffin-Spalding Public Schools and graduated from Griffin High School with the class of 1981. She continued her education at the University of West Georgia where she studied Nursing and sang with the United Voices of West...

Nov 2, 2023

Deacon Johnny Lee Stroud, Sr. was born March 5th, 1948 to the late Morris and Gracie Mae Stroud, Sr. in Spalding County, Georgia.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie Mae Stroud for 59 years, and to this union three (3) children were born.

Deacon Stroud accepted Jesus Christ as his Personal...

Oct 30, 2023

On September 16th, 1938, Roy Hughley, Sr. graced the lives of parents Mr. Zire (Son) Hughley, Sr. and Mrs. Ada Russell-Hughley in Zebulon, Georgia.

Through God's love and his parent's guidance, the family and yes, the world received a phenomenal son, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and civil rights activist.

Roy was the 6th of 8...

Oct 15, 2023

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Franklin Pack, Sr. was born on January 16, 1943, in Griffin, Georgia to the late Douglas (Geneva Hall) Pack. He was the second child of 4 sons born to this union. Two brothers preceded him in death, Eugene and Larry Pack. He attended Fairmont High School before serving his country in the United States...

Oct 15, 2023

Mr. Freddie Matthews was born February 7th, 1959 to the late John Mays Matthews, Sr. and Nellie Bell Hall Matthews. He was the fourth of six children.

Mr. Matthews accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age when he joined Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on both the Junior and Senior...

Oct 14, 2023

Mrs. Sharon Gaddy-Dixon was born in Griffin, Georgia on February 20th, 1966 to Mrs. Thelma Lucile Laprade and Mr. Amos Gaddy.

She is preceded in death by her Parents: Amos Gaddy and Thelma Laprade-Gaddy; Brother-in-Law: Bill Dixon; Father-in-Law: Carroll Dixon; and Sister-in-Law: Dottie Gaddy.

Sharon joined Highland Baptist Church of Griffin, Georgia at...

Oct 9, 2023

I have finished with this house of clay, please kindly and gently lay it away.

Let me rest from this life of pain, storms and rain.

Many times I was misunderstood when I had done the best I could.

I am tired now, so let...

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Gerald Gray Tweedell, Sr. was born April 20th, 1949 to the late Mandy Sue Nelson and Robert "Bob" Tweedell in Denver, Colorado.

After high school, Mr. Tweedell, Sr. joined our United States Army and served proudly during the Vietnam Conflict. He later worked for many years at HDP as a Heavy Duty Truck Salesman....

Sep 29, 2023

Mr. Robert James Brown age 66, of 433 N. 16th Street, Griffin, Georgia passed Friday, September 29th, 2023 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.

Complete arrangements are displayed below.

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

Sep 8, 2023

Ms. Nara L. Candelario-Arguelles age 31, a resident of Griffin, Georgia passed at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital on Friday, September 8th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her father: Vincente Candelario; two daughters: Maritza Candelario and Juana L. Candelario; two siblings: Edgar Candelario and Madai Candelario; a nephew and niece: Bryan and...

Aug 19, 2023

On January 18th, 1937, Mary Jean (Sook) Parks-Hughley graced the lives of parents Mr. Eddie Raven Parks, Sr. and Mrs. Leola Harris-Parks in Molena, Georgia.

Through God's love and her parent's guidance, the family and yes, the world received a phenomenal matriarch, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, caregiver, civil rights activist, cook, and most...

Aug 19, 2023

Mother Eula Mae Evans was born February 21st, 1949 to the late Reuben Jake Evans and Maude Irene Parks-Evans in Pike County, Georgia. She was the Seventh of Ten children.

In her youth, Eula was baptized at Robert's Chapel United Methodist Church where she received the gift of God's love and light. Eula was a...