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Mr. Harold “Hal” B. Fletcher, Jr., age 74 of Dalton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Hamilton Medical Center. Hal was born in Forsyth, Georgia on November 17, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold B. Fletcher and Gladys Andrews Fletcher. Hal was a veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1968 with a Bachelor’s degree in Math and Computer Science. Hal loved sports and especially the Georgia Bull...

Mr. Ricky Lynn Arnold Sr., age 65 of Griffin, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. Mr. Arnold was born October 28, 1954 in Griffin, Georgia to Helen and Walter Arnold. Ricky was a jack of all trades and had a heart of gold. He did not know a stranger and was a friend to all. Ricky is survived by brothers Pee Wee Arnold, Micky Arnold, Tim Arnold, and Lincy Arnold; son Rick Arnold Jr., Jason Arnold; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A visitation for Mr. Ricky Lynn Arnold Sr., will...

Mr. Tommy Rayford Thompson age 74 of Griffin, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at WellStar Spalding Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born in Pratt, Kansas on April 7, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents Howell Olin Thompson and Nan Baker; and sister Dorothy Harper. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Griffin Moose Lodge. He was also a member of the New Life Assembly Church of Griffin, Georgia. Mr. Thompson is survived by his...

Barbara Jean Stewart, age 74 of Griffin passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice. Barbara was born in 1945 in Catoosa County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Vaughn and Erma Johnson Vaughn; her daughter Tammy S. Gasaway; sister Joan Mitchel; and brother Randal Vaughn. She is survived by her sons James Stewart, Ronald B. Gasaway, Jr.; grandchildren Chad Gasaway, Valerie Wilkinson, Amy Jackson, Brittany Hayes, Adam Dodgen, Emily Gasaway,...

Mrs. Dixie Brooks Sisk age, 80 of Griffin, Georgia passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice. Mrs. Sisk was born December 17, 1939 in Strickland Memorial Hospital in Griffin, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband Lee R. Sisk of Forest City, North Carolina and her parents Billy G. Brooks and Henrietta Connor Brooks. Mrs. Dixie was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church of Griffin, Georgia and loved taking care of...

Sara Ellen Martin, 97, passed away on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. Sara is survived by her grandson, Jason Bonner of Atlanta; sister, Charlene Martin of Camillus, New York; nephew, Ted Hutson and his wife, Rosemary, of Griffin; niece, Helen Taylor of Griffin; and stepdaughter, Jane Bobo of Stockbridge. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert Martin; son, Charles Warren “Butch” Bonner Jr; and parents, Otto and Ethel...

Mr. Timothy John Hendleman, age 69 of Jackson, Georgia passed away Friday January 17, 2020 at his residence.   Tim enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle. He treasured time spent with family and friends. If you knew Tim, you know he loved to have fun, make jokes, and cut up. There are so many fond memories of him, some make you laugh, and some make you cry, but no doubt, he will be dearly missed and loved by all who knew him. Tim was a dedicated employee of Estes...

Mr. David Edgar Pierce, age 89, of Griffin, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Heritage Inn Nursing Home in Barnesville, Georgia. Mr. Pierce was born in Buena Vista Georgia on October 29, 1930. David was a veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center. Spending time with his family was his main purpose in life. David was a member of Highland Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Everette Hogg and Effie Stewart...

Paula Gayle Murray of Griffin passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at her residence. Paula was born on October 12, 1962 in Pensacola, Florida. She was the daughter of Paul Graham Sr. and Mary Ann Crowder Graham. She is preceded in death by her mother; brother’s Paul “Bubba” Graham, Jr., and Gary Graham. Paula loved the outdoors, beach, boating, water skiing, animals and especially horses. Paula is survived by her father Paul Graham, Sr., brother Chris Graham;...

Mr. Michael D. Holcomb age 58 of Griffin, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Eternal Hope Hospice. Michael was born in Griffin, Georgia on June 23, 1961. He is preceded in death by parents, Bobby Holcomb and Judith Hord Goen. Michael is survived by his brother, David Holcomb; nieces and nephews, Devin Holcomb, Dacia Holcomb, Darryll Rivers, Toni Crawford, Tiffany Holcomb. Michael’s wishes were to be donated to science to help further medical research.