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Brian Keith Purcell
Sep 27, 2026
Brian Keith Purcell, 62, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Brian was born on April 25, 1964, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the late Charles and Mary Purcell. A man devoted to serving others, Brian dedicated much of his life to helping and protecting those around him, both through his military service and his career in emergency medicine.
Brian...
Wanda Lee Matheney
Sep 27, 2026
Wanda Lee Matheney, 84, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Wanda was born on September 14, 1942, in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Earnest and Juanita Mills. She later married the love of her life, Harold Gene Matheney, with whom she spent many wonderful years raising their dear children.
Wanda was a proud member...
Wade Emory Elliott
Sep 27, 2026
Wade Emory Elliott, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born at Dr. Kay's Clinic in Byron, Georgia to Jack Sheram Elliott and Annelle Minchew Elliott, Wade was raised in the Avondale community of south Bibb County alongside his four siblings. He took immense pride in his...
Major Phillip Micah Edgar, USAF (Ret.)
Sep 25, 2026
Major Phillip Micah Edgar, USAF (Ret.), 54, passed away at his home on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Micah was born on July 2, 1972, at Camp Pendleton, California to Edward Neal Edgar and the late Pearl Jane Carter Edgar. With honor and dignity, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring from service after attaining the rank...
James "Jim" Andrew Graf, Sr.
Sep 25, 2026
James “Jim” Andrew Graf, Sr., passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, September 25, 2026.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on August 1, 1939, Jim was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Harrison Graf. After graduating from high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for four years. Following his military service,...
Maela Reine Hortman
Sep 22, 2026
Maela Reine passed away on September 22, 2026 at the age of 4 months old, surrounded by her family.
Maela’s life may have been short, but the love she brought into this world was immeasurable. Her beautiful blue eyes, tiniest little nose, and sweetest smile could bring comfort to anyone around her, and her calm, playful spirit made her so easy...
Dr. Shirley Hood
Sep 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dr. Shirley Hood
Dr. Shirley Hood was the daughter of Emanuel and Eula Richards (now deceased). She was a devoted Christian, educator, administrator, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, service, generosity, leadership, and compassion that will continue to live on through the many lives she touched.
Dr. Hood was a woman...
Peggy A. Tyler
Sep 20, 2026
Early on the morning of Sunday, September 20, 2026, Peggy Anne Tyler, 86, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven.
Peggy was born on June 3, 1940, in Cullman, Alabama, to Harmon and Oneida Jones Parker. She lived a life defined by devotion to her family, faithful service, and a caring spirit that touched the lives of many. Peggy shared a...
Lucas Andrew Payne
Sep 20, 2026
Lucas Andrew Payne, 14, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Lucas was born on June 8, 2012, in Warner Robins, Georgia to Andy and Heather Payne. He was born with the rare condition Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome, but he never used it as an excuse. Lucas loved life and used his time on this earth to be a blessing to...
Herman Barnett Langston, Sr.
Sep 19, 2026
Herman Barnett Langston, Sr., 88, entered into rest on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Herman was born on October 10, 1937, in Perry, Georgia, to the late Emory Langston, Sr. and Bertha Carter Langston Wheeler. Following high school, Herman enlisted in the U.S. Army. At the conclusion of his service stint, Herman continued serving his country for nearly three decades as a...
Anna Louise Roberts
Sep 16, 2026
Anna Louise Roberts, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Anna was born on September 3, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Milfred and Eva Whitaker. She attended and graduated Brinkley High School in Brinkley, Arkansas, where she participated as a majorette and was an avid basketball player. She went on to attend the Draughons Business College in Memphis.
Anna...
Fred Robert Sutherland
Sep 16, 2026
Fred Robert Sutherland, 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Fred was born on September 11, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late James and Corine Sutherland. He would attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he earned his PHD in physics. Fred led a successful career as a scientist and was instrumental in developing key software for C-130s during...
Lamar Nolan Outz
Sep 16, 2026
Lamar Nolan Outz entered into Heaven’s gates on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Lamar was the son of the late Charlie Outz and Sara Bradley. He graduated from North Fulton High School before continuing his education at Georgia Southern University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.
Lamar devoted much of his professional career to Houston Healthcare, where he worked...
Margaret Monroe
Sep 16, 2026
Margaret Monroe, 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Margaret was born on December 19, 1935, in Silk Hope, Georgia, to the late Redden and Dora Kicklighter. She went on to marry her beloved husband of 67 years, George Joseph Monroe, with whom she dedicated herself to raising and caring for their children. Over the years, Margaret worked...
Mary Frances Camp
Sep 15, 2026
Mary Frances Camp, 89, entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2026.
Frances was born on March 28, 1937, in Macon, GA, to the late James and Mary Ann Liles. She was raised in Macon, where she attended Dudley Hughes High School. Frances took her first job at a record store, where she loved getting to order the shop’s records and...
David Lee Hunt
Sep 15, 2026
David Lee Hunt, 79, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Antebellum Grove Senior Living in Warner Robins, Georgia.
David was born on June 9, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Richard Anderson Hunt, Sr. and Annie Lee Hunt.
David graduated from Lanier High School where he was active in ROTC and a member of The...
Gregg Fredrick Taft
Sep 14, 2026
Gregg Frederick Taft, 69, entered into rest on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Gregg was born on December 30, 1956, in Glens Falls, New York, to the late Donald and Joan Besaw Taft. He was a man of simple pleasures – he especially enjoyed riding his motorcycle and listening to his favorite country artists. Gregg was deeply dedicated to his family. It...
Shirley Ann Kessinger
Sep 14, 2026
Shirley Ann Kessinger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, surrounded by her family and showered in love.
Shirley was born on May 11, 1941, in Great Falls, Montana. Her life took her far beyond the place where it began. As the wife of a military man, Shirley and her family lived in...
Andy Frank Anderson, Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
Andy Frank Anderson Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Andy was born on January 31, 1937, in Portland, Oregon, to the late Clarence Anderson and Josephine Young. A proud patriot, he joined the United States Air Force and devoted 30 years to serving his country before settling in Las Vegas, Nevada where he worked for an aerospace...
Samuel Albert Buzzell
Sep 13, 2026
Samuel Albert Buzzell passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy built on hard work, generosity, loyalty, and a deep love for his family.
Samuel was born on March 12, 1945, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to the late Walter and Alma Jones Buzzell. Growing up in a military family meant that home could be found in many places....
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