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Florence Rebecca “Becky” Robinson, age 83, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Wellstar Sylvan Grove Hospital. Becky was born on May 14, 1938. Her parents, William and Margaret Purmort Boyd; husband, Charles H. Robinson; and sister, Patsy Henson, preceded her in death. She was retired from the Griffin-Spalding County School System, and was a member of East Griffin Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Lockwood and husband, John; sons, Chuck Robinson,...

Jamie Michael Hetherington, age 34, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. Jamie was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 18, 1987. He was employed by Herr Industrial. He was a die-hard Detroit Lion and Michigan Wolverines fan with a heart of gold. He loved to fish with his boys who were his world. Jamie could fill a room with laughter even on the darkest of days. Jamie is preceded in death by his grandfather, John William Hetherington Sr., and nephew, Wyatt...

Pat Lee October 6, 1942 – January 16, 2022 Patricia (Pat) Glenn Rish Lee of Griffin died January 16, 2022. She was born October 6, 1942. Pat was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Alma McComsey and Henry and Retta Rish; parents, Herbert and Alma Rish; her mother-in-law Pauline Ward Collins; brother-in-law Jerry Monroe and sister-in-law Tricia Lee. Pat graduated from College Park High School in 1960 where she was a cheerleader for the Rams in football and basketball. Pat...

Margaret Elaine Johnson age 65, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Wellstar Spalding Hospital. Margaret was born January 17, 1956. Her father, Felton Hall; son, Jeremy Johnson; and her sister, Cynthia Gregg all preceded her in death. She loved traveling and going camping. Margaret was a long time member of Wildwood Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include husband of 49 years, Ferley W. Johnson; mother, Bernice Carr; daughter, Christy Crook...

Brenda Dianne Phillips Clay age 69, of Griffin passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Wellstar Spalding Hospital. Brenda was born in Griffin, Georgia on February 11, 1952. Her father, William Edward Phillips and husband, Billy Harrison Clay, Sr and 1 grandchild all preceded her in death. Brenda was a 1969 graduate of Griffin High School and a was a member of North Griffin Congregational Holiness Church. Survivors include, children, Jeffery H. Clay and wife, Misty Mechell, Billy H. Clay,...

Scottie Joel Royals, age 59, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Wellstar Spalding Hospital. Scottie was born in Griffin, Georgia on December 26, 1962. He is preceded in death by his wife, Tabie “Tammy” Wheeler; mother; Gloria Royals, and sister, Dana Royals Hasnain. Survivors include his children, Ashley Royals (Miranda), Brittany McEntyre (Raymond); grandchildren, Alexis Bennett, Ashton Royals, Ayden Royals, Autumn Royals, Jaxson McEntyre, Baylee...

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Murphy age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Gwen was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on August 24, 1927. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ila Odell and Homer Hobson Thompson; son, Patrick; and siblings, Martha and Harold. After high school, Gwen attended Georgia College for Women in Milledgeville. She retired from Spalding County Department of Family and Children Services, where she provided support staff services. Gwen...

Billy R. Herring, age 79 of Newnan, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence.   Bill was born August 31, 1942 in Phoenix City, Alabama, and raised in Donalsonville, Georgia. His parents, Durwood and Cecil Brooks Herring, a daughter, Kristie L. Brooking, and brothers, Roger Herring and Ricky Horn all preceded him in death. He worked and retired with 33 years of service with National Linen Service; started as a route man and worked his way up through the ranks...

Kristal Knichole Lee, age 37 of Griffin, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at her residence. Kristal was born in Griffin, Ga on June 24, 1984 to Joseph Robert Reilly and Angela Faith Haire. Her parents, stepfather, Dennis Abadie and grandparents, Allen & Deborah Gibson, precede her in death. Kristal was an active member of West Sunny Side Community Church. She was a soccer mom who assisted the drama team with music, served as a Royal Ranger Commander and was studying for the...

Sylvia “Earline” Higginbotham, age 78, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Earline was born on July 19, 1943. Her parents, Earl Defriece, Jr. and Vivian Christine Stidham Defriece; husband, Michael E. Higginbotham Sr.; granddaughter, Cassey; brothers, Jimmy, Marty, Wayne and Jay, preceded her in death. Earline loved cooking and getting together with family and friends. She also enjoyed crocheting and crafts. Survivors include her children,...