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On Monday, August 10, 2020, Charles Hanson, loving husband, father of two children, grandfather to five, pastor, friend, and General Superintendent of the Congregational Holiness Church, passed away at the age of 67. Bishop Hanson was born on November 9, 1952, in Piedmont, Alabama. On June 16, 1972, he married his best-friend Susan and together, raised two daughters Dawn and Julia. Bishop Hanson served the Congregational Holiness Church in many capacities over his life. He was the Senior...

On August  6, 2020 Charlie  Artie  Gray left this world in peace to be with his son Alan Gray.   He was born on February 16, 1951. He is survived  by  his daughter Jaime and husband Chad Dinkins and daughter  Brittany and Taylor.  Grandkids, Jacob, Jeremy and Jordan. He loved his family dearly. He will be truly missed and loved deeply.   A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh...

Ellen Joyce Goen Grant, age 81 of Griffin passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Riverside Nursing Home.   Joyce Grant was born November 5, 1938 in Griffin, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eunice and Chester Goen, her husband, Lee Junior Grant; son, Richard L. Grant; great grandson, Taylor Dickey; sister, Barbara Quick. Joyce was retired from American Mills. She was a former member of McDonough Rd Baptist Church.    Joyce is survived by, daughter in law,...

Lucy Patricia “Patti” Mullett, age 67 of Jenkinsburg, Georgia passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Wellstar Medical Center Atlanta. Patti was born in Atlanta, Georgia and is preceded in death by her by her parents Edwin Garth Price and Lucy Hickman Price; husband Mark Mullett and her brother Eddie Price. She is survived by her daughter Lucy Dutton and her husband Khris; granddaughter Mikala Mathews; grandson Nickleus Dutton; sister Peggy McLaughlin, brother Patrick Price and...

Mr. Luther F. Johnston, Jr, age 92 of Hampton, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.   Mr. Johnston was born in Pelzer, South Carolina on January 25, 1928. His parents Luther, Sr and Ruby Lee Clardy Johnston precede him in death. He retired as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston loved to dance and shake a leg. Survivors include his wife, of 67 years, Molly T. Johnston; children and their spouses, Tina and Red Bassett, Larry and...

Mr. Joseph Howell Holden, Jr., age 75 of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Holden was born in Georgia on January 31, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph H. Holden, Sr., and Evelyn Hammack Holden; his wife, Charlene Herndon Holden; a brother, Don Holden. Mr. Holden was employed by Brake-O for 40 years and was a Vice President during his career with the company. He loved his family and tinkering with things in his spare...

C.D. Tanksley, age 77 of Brooks, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020.   C.D. was born in Newnan, Georgia on May 10, 1943. His parents Marvin James Tanksley and Nannie Lou Phillips Horne; sons, Christopher Dale Tanksley and William Emory Tanksley; several brothers and sisters also precede him in death. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved to spend time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, of 58 years, Jean Tanksley; children Tony Dwayne...

Mr. Earl Gossett, age 72 of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Mr. Gossett was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 1, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents Edwin L. “Buck” Gossett and Odessa Pauline Standard Gossett; sisters Carol Carden, Ann Brown, Rebecca Garland. Earl was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served in the Vietnam War. He retired from Southern States. He was a former charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church and is a current...

Nathaniel T. Shockley, Jr, age 85 of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Mr. Shockley was born in Griffin, Georgia on December 30, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel T. Shockley and Lucille Byous Shockley, a sister, Hazel Van and brothers, Joseph Shockley and Chester Shockley. Mr. Shockley coached Griffin Rec. baseball and football for a number of years, known as Coach Shockley or ‘Slick’ by generations of ball players and their...

JoAnne Andrews, age 86 of Griffin, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Riverside Nursing in Thomaston, Georgia. JoAnne Andrews was born in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School.  JoAnne was a devout Christian with a kind, loving heart.  She devoted her life to her family and to helping others.  She was a selfless woman that touched the heart of everyone she met.  Although she endured years of pain, she never lost that sweet smile on her face. She was very...