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George Alberton Hayes, age 75 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. George was born in Griffin, Georgia on October 23, 1947. His parents, Paul and Mary Ellen Vaughn Hayes, sister, Elaine Hayes and beloved wife, Else Padberg Hayes, preceded him in death. George was a proud military veteran having joined the Army at the age of 17 and serving in the Aviation Combat Battalion in Vietnam. He was awarded several medals for his service including the...

Richard Howard Harper, age 75 of Griffin, Georgia, formerly of Wireton PA and of Peachtree City, GA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence.  Richard was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1947.  His parents, William and Ann Hetzer Harper, brothers, William, Arnold, Thomas and John all preceded him in death. Richard was a 1965 graduate of Moon High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam and was a...

Mrs. Ellen Quick Watson, age 75, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Eternal Hope Hospice. Ellen was born in Griffin, Georgia on May 31, 1947. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Quick and Elizabeth Elliott Quick; brother, Carlton (Bubba) Quick. Ellen was a 1965 graduate of Griffin High School. She retired after 30 years of service with AT&T / BellSouth. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Billy Watson;...

Marvin D. Holder age 45 of Milner, Georgia passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home. Marvin was born in Griffin on May 29, 1977. His parents, Howard D. Holder and Judy Statham Holder preceded him in death. "His hobbies include anything outdoors, camping and going to any body of water, but the beach was his favorite. Anyone that knew him knows Mini Trucking wasn't his hobby, but his lifestyle." Survivors include his significant other, Fay McDaniel; children, Kimberlynn...

Kenneth Dewayne “Bear” Morgan age 51 of Greenville, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.    Bear was born in Charleston, South Carolina on November 9, 1971.  His parents, J.W. and Cathy Morgan precede him in death.   Bear loved to ride motorcycles and enjoyed spending time at Sprewell Bluff in Thomaston.  He attended The Chapel Jonesboro church.    Survivors include his fiancé, Page Norman; sister,...

Peggy Diane Stephens age 71, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on January 20, 2023 at WellStar Spalding Hospital. Peggy was born in Griffin, Georgia on February 4, 1951. Her parents, James and Elsie Thompson Berry preceded her in death. She is survived by son, Pete and Laura Stephens; sister, Loretta Gregg; several nieces and nephews.   A family memorial will be held.

Ruby Marie Bennett Smallwood age 86, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Mrs. Smallwood was born in Williamson, Georgia on February 13, 1936, Her parents, Bill Bennett and Mattie Allen Bennett, husband, Marvin Smallwood, sister, Rosa Mangham, brothers, Dean, Joe, Paul, Homer, Doug and Howard Bennett all preceded her in death. She retired from Snapper. She is survived by her children, Betty and Mike Quick, Debra and Charles Quick, Marty Smallwood; grandchildren,...

Gail Amelia Burdette White, age 72, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her residence. Gail was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 31, 1950.  Her parents, Melvin Claude Burdette and Jacqueline Geraldine Ingram Burdette and her husband, Douglas Ray White, Sr. all precede her in death. She was a member of Griffin First Assembly. She formerly worked for Chick-Fil-A and Spalding Regional Hospital. Arts and crafts were her hobby and she loved them. She is survived...

Mr. Donald David Finch, Sr., age 58 of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence. Donald was born in Rochester, New York on July 19, 1964. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Finch and Jeanette Lane Finch; son, David Teall; grandmother, Lucille Hortan. Survivors include his former wife, Renye Newman Finch; son, Donald D. Finch, Jr. and daughter in law, Hailey; daughter, Nicole Finch; sisters, Jeanette Hicks, Marie Fitzwater, Wanda Monge, Cathy...

Lamar Smith age 93 of South McDonough Rd. Griffin, died January 29th, from breathing complications following a fall at home resulting in a fractured femur that led to his being bedridden. Lamar was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Buntyn Smith and his dad, Luther Smith; brothers, Danny Smith, Larry Smith, Lavern Smith, Kenneth Jones and Bill Smith. Lamar is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Jeanette Green Smith and his sister, Edna Jones; sisters-in-law, Anne Smith and Jean...