Obituaries

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...

Aug 16, 2023

Deacon Robert Lee Lattimore, Sr. affectionately known as "Sonny" was born in Dublin, Georgia (Laurens County) on October 26th, 1948 to the Late Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Levonia Lattimore. On Wednesday, August 16th, 2023, Robert was called to his eternal rest and peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family.

Robert was the 7th...

Aug 6, 2023

Mr. Clinton Harry Watson was born August 28th, 1960 in Spalding County to Mr. Clinton, Jr. and Lena Bell Leeks-Watson. He is one of eight (8) siblings and was a graduate of Griffin High School with the Class of 1979. Mr. Watson was an active member of Wolf Creek Countyline Baptist Church and served on the Usher's...

Jul 25, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Ruth Mayes-Joiner was born in Spalding County on June 15th, 1949 to the late Rufus Mayes, Sr. and the late Fannie Beasley-Blackmon. She had five sibling that preceded her in death: Marline Miller, Clifford Jenkins, Anna Turnipseed, Larris Blackmon and Miles Mayes. She departed this earthy life on July 25th, 2023 at her home surround by those...

Jul 24, 2023

Deacon Roderick Bernard Jester affectionately known as "RJ" or "Roddie" was born July 19th, 1963 to Mr. and Mrs. Horace and Fannie Mae Jester.

Deacon Jester was a 1981 graduate of Griffin High School.

He was employed at Riverside Uniform Rental for 25 years until the doors closed. Then...

Jul 4, 2023

John Louis Simmons, was born on October 31, 1939, to the late Timothy John (TJ) and Daisy Bell (Epps)Simmons in Zetella, Georgia. He was the oldest of four siblings, Timothy, Willie, Fannie Mae, and Darrell.

John grew up in Griffin, Georgia and gave his life to the Lord at a young age, and was a...

Jul 3, 2023

Mrs. Willie Mae Hughley-Fuller , affectionately known as "Penny" was a sweet, kind, and gifted person who had a passion for photography. She entered her faith in the early years of her life. Mrs. Fuller attended New Mercy Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Grady L. Caldwell.

Mrs. Willie Mae Hughley-Fuller was born July...

Jun 15, 2023

Ms. Marian Wilkins affectionately known as "GUBBER" was born in Concord, Georgia on June 12th, 1941 to the late Milledge Wilkins, Sr. and Elizabeth Andrews Wilkins. Marian departed this earthly life at her residence on June 15th, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her grandson: Timothy L. Ogletree; sister: Jennie...

Jun 4, 2023

Mr. Lonnie Lynn Prince age 68 , of 5251 C, Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee passed Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.

On October 22nd, 1954 Lonnie was born to the union of the late Lonnie Roscoe and Nina Prince in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Mr. Prince united in Holy Matrimony with...

Apr 24, 2023

Mr. Albert Louis Evans was born on May 4th, 1956 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Johnny Frank and Thelma Idella Evans. He was preceded in death by his (2) two brothers: John Willis, Jr. and Oscar Evans.

He joined Haven Chapel United Methodist Church at an early age. He later...

Apr 18, 2023

Ms. Denise Ellen Parker-Wilson was born to the late Raymond Parker and Atha Collier-Parks on September 1st, 1957 in LaGrange, Georgia.

Ms. Wilson was a very humorous and lively lady that was full of smiles and sarcasm. She worked mostly giving her time to wayward teen girls and giving care to...

Apr 13, 2023

Ms. Cassandra L. Canty-Mathis age 50, of 20077 S.W. 88th Court, Cutler Bay, Florida passed Thursday April 13th, 2023 at Jackson South Hospital in Miami, Florida. Graveside visitation and Interment for Ms. Canty-Mathis will be held 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon, Saturday at Graceland Cemetery, 280 Harrison Road - Zebulon, Ga. 30295. Pastor Gary Akins...

Apr 9, 2023

Mother Ossie M. Smith-Banks was born to the late Marshall and Sally Bussey-Smith along with her 10 siblings.

Mother Banks was a devoted wife for 67 years to the late Deacon Carental "Yank" Banks, a loving mother and faithful church member. Her servanthood was shared with the Greater Springhill Baptist Church...