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Mr. Donald Spalding Lawn, age 85 of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Wellstar Spalding Hospital. Donald was born in Newton, Massachusetts on August 16, 1938. His parents, Alfred Lawn and Hazel Green Lawn preceded him in death. He was a retired executive with BASF. Donald graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s Degree. He attended First United Methodist Church and was a supporter of the Griffin Choral Arts, and the Main Street Players. Survivors...

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Curtis Kennedy, Jr., age 58 of Griffin, Georgia passed away early Friday morning, September 29, 2023 at his residence. Tommy was born in Griffin, Georgia on April 19, 1965. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Curtis Kennedy, Sr.; wife, Sherrie Harper Kennedy. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Curtis (Alexis) Kennedy; daughter and son in law, Mindy (Jeffery) Williams; daughter, Patricia Pearson; grandchildren, Kennedy Burnsed, Ava...

Rita Johnson Fales, age 73 of Griffin, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023. Rita was born in Griffin, Georgia on January 31, 1950. Her parents, Reverend Raybon Johnson and Helen Thomas Johnson, sons, William Bill Miles, Roger Riles, Randall Miles; stepson, James R. Fales; brothers, Larry Johnson, Steve Johnson. She was a homemaker and was of the holiness faith She is survived by husband, Jimmy Fales; son, Rodney Miles and wife, Tracie; grandson, Dakota Miles; granddaughter,...

Mrs. Edith Evans Gable, age 87 of Pine Mountain, formerly of Brooks, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Brightmoor Hospice. Mrs. Gable was born in Griffin, Georgia May 10, 1936. Her parents L. T. “Bid” Evans and Ruby Malone Evans, her husband, Clifford Earl Gable, and son, Rick Gable all preceded her in death. Mrs. Gable was a member of Brooks United Methodist Church, and a retired pharmacist for Big B drug store, now known as Rite Aid in Jonesboro. She love to bake,...

Nathan Jack Munroe, age 68 of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Nathan was born in Talladega, Alabama on December 13, 1954. His parents, Andy Jack and Dorothy Nell Wheeles Munroe preceded him in death. Nathan was a retired Lieutenant with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Department. He was a fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs. Nathan enjoyed fishing and cruising, and treasured time spent with his family. Survivors include his wife of more than...

Mrs. Tarlikabahen Patel of Hampton passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at her residence. Funeral service will be Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Conner-Westbury. Click here to view a webcast of the service on 9/29/2023 at 09:30 AM, Eastern Standard Time. View

Jonathan Todd Buffington, age 55 of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Todd was born in Griffin, Georgia on October 5, 1967. Todd loved going to the beach and spending time with his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Alice Buffington, William and Mary Mann and nephew, John Ward. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Sara Buffington; sisters, Bridget Buffington Weeks, Robin Buffington Ward (Steve); brother, Timothy J....

Diane Carnes Leachman, age 50 of Griffin, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. Diane was born in Jasper, Georgia on November 6, 1972. She was employed at Huckaby’s Store in Brooks. Survivors include her husband, Chris Leachman; daughter, Denise Parris (A.J.); son, Devin Parris (Megan); grandchildren, David, Jalani, Sadie, Kesleigh and one on the way, Gracie Diane; mother and stepfather, Darlene Evans (Dwight); sister, Christine Phillips (Anthony); brother, James Carnes...

Mr. James E. Gross, age 71 of Zebulon, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Sacred Journey Hospice in Newnan. Mr. Gross was born in Greenville, Georgia on January 1, 1952. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bud Gross and Sara Gross; wife, Mary Jane Jones; daughter, Linda Gross; two brothers, and four sisters. He was a retired fabricator with Martha Mills in Thomaston, Georgia. He loved to cook and loved fishing. Survivors include his daughter and son in law, Brenda...

Lt. Colonel Broadus Lee Smith, age 90 of Griffin, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Broadus Lee Smith was born January 19, 1933, in Greenville, S.C. to parents Jesse Benjamin Smith and Charlotte House Smith. He later moved to Georgia and attended Milner High School where he was active in baseball, basketball and fast pitch softball. He graduated from Milner High School and was class President of the class of 1950. Broadus also...