Mr. Philip Mark McCoy, age 62 of Griffin, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Eternal Hope. Mr. McCoy was born in Monterey, California on January 6, 1958. He is preceded in death by parents, Franklin and Janet Smith McCoy; sister, Vickie McCoy. He had worked for Lowe Temp; and was a member of Rock Springs Church. Survivors include his daughters, Kelli Fulkerson and husband, Joseph, Kimberly Mangham; son, Trevoris Simon; grandchildren, Cameron Dodson and wife, Angel, Luke Dodson,...

John Byron Blackmon, age 80 of Barnesville, Georgia passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Heritage Inn Nursing Home. Mr. Blackmon was born on October 6, 1939 in Griffin, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, John P. Blackmon and Leila Logan Forrester; daughter Rhonda Lynn Blackmon; sister Hettie Chandler. John served in the US Air force; he retired from Delta Airlines after 30 years as a lead mechanic. Mr. Blackmon was an avid farmer, and loved being outside and spending time with...

Ms. Betty Sue Taylor Johnson, age 70 of Griffin, Georgia passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. Ms. Johnson was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 8, 1950. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dolvin O’ Dell Taylor and Myrla Pitts; sister Gloria Jean Taylor. She was a member at Lasting Impact Church. She worked as an Ins Clerk at Georgia Urology. Survivors include her daughter Tammy Wilder; son William Dennis Johnson and wife Tara; grandchildren Jesse Adam Johnson and Saralynn...

Darlene Starr age 56 of Jackson, GA passed away Friday, July 3, 2020. Darlene was born in Jonesboro, Georgia on January 11, 1964. She is preceded in death by parents, Harold D. Starr and Willie Mae Murray Starr. Darlene was a loving wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Mike Bristol; son, Trevon Starr; siblings, Elsie Taylor, Cynthia Lester, Harriet Danso and Ricky Starr; a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Timothy Daniel Garrett age 19, of Barnesville, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Navicent Health in Macon. Timothy was born in Riverdale, Georgia on February 15, 2001. He attended Rock Spring Church and had worked as a mechanic. He is survived by his parents, Kelly Daniel Garrett and Amanda Lynn Garrett; siblings, Angel Garrett, Emily Garrett, Brandon Jones, and Clara Garrett; grandparents Claudette Garrett, Rita Barnes and husband Terry, Jerry Huff; several aunts, uncles,...

Tina Lee Busbee Sims age 54, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. Tina was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 20, 1966. She is preceded in death by her father, Albert C. Busbee and granddaughter, Zoey Molton. Tina was a homemaker and was a loving wife, mother, GiGi, daughter, sister. She attended Griffin First Assembly. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Sims; children, Kelli Goolsby and husband Britt, James Molton and wife, Holly, April Speer and husband, John. The bright shining stars...

Charles Ronald Head age 76, of Griffin, Georgia passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.   Charles was born in Griffin, Georgia on July 4, 1944. He is preceded in death by parents, Charles and Wilma Head; his wife, Carol Head and a son, Chad Head. Charles was a graduate of Griffin High School a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Viet-Nam War, and was a former Jaycee’s and Scoutmaster.   He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Reeves and her husband, Jared;...

Mr. Jackie Coleman Belcher age 76 of Hampton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his residence. Jackie was born on April 3, 1944 in Douglasville, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents Oscar Belcher and Effie Belcher; wife Sandra Andrews Belcher. Jackie was retired from Freightliner Trucking Company as a diesel mechanic. He loved woodworking and working on cars and trucks. He is survived by his son Ronald Belcher and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Mallory Belcher, Luke...

Buford Ogletree age 78 of Griffin, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his residence. Buford was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 29, 1942. He is preceded in death by, parents, Lester G. Ogletree and Louise Harper Ogletree; sister, Evelene Manderson. Buford was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served on the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier and was awarded the Marine Corps Expeditionary medal for participation during the Bay of Pigs. Buford retired...

Mr. Gary Lamar Toland, age 79 of Griffin, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home. Mr. Toland was born May 15, 1941 in Griffin, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hartford Toland and Edna Toland; brother, Gene Toland. Gary was retired from the K-Mart Distribution Center, and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Toland; daughter Tammy Shaw; sons Danny Toland and wife Melissa, Michael Toland and wife Nina, and Randy Toland;...