OBITUARIES

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Rickey Lee Pendley

Rickey Lee Pendley

Jun 24, 2026

RICKEY LEE PENDLEY

Mr. Rickey Lee Pendley, age 65 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at his home.

Rickey was born on November 16, 1960, in Atlanta. He was a lifelong resident of the West Georgia area and loved hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his son, Rickey Lee (Marjorie) Pendley, of Helena, AL; mother, Elizabeth Pendley of Greenville; sisters, Kathy (John)...

Barbara Phelps Cowher

Barbara Phelps Cowher

Jun 23, 2026

BARBARA PHELPS COWHER

Mrs. Barbara Phelps Cowher, age 89 of Newnan, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.

Mrs. Cowher was born May 28, 1937, and was the daughter of the late Henry Phelps and Irene Gorton Phelps. She never met a stranger. Whether she was waiting at a doctor's appointment or sitting in a restaurant, she would...

Marshall Dean Gable

Marshall Dean Gable

Jun 23, 2026

Marshall Dean Gable, age 70, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Gable was born February 23, 1956, in Hogansville, son of the late John Henry Gable and Louise Reese Gable. A former resident of Coweta County, he retired from the City of Senoia after working for many years as an equipment operator and meter reader....

W. T. Harper

W. T. Harper

Jun 22, 2026

Mr. W. T. Harper, age 89, of Griffin, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026.

Born October 1, 1936, in LaGrange, Mr. Harper lived in College Park for most of his life, and owned and operated College Park Industrial Welding. He enjoyed his business and was still working until just six months ago.

Survivors include his daughter, Lynn Parrish; son Arthur Terrell “Terry”...

Jerome W. Meigs

Jerome W. Meigs

Jun 20, 2026

Jerome Wilmer Meigs, age 82, of Grantville, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Mr. Meigs was born November 8, 1943, in Carrollton, Georgia, the son of the late Kermit “Bill” Meigs and Ollie Mae Smith Meigs. He retired from Graphic Packaging Corporation in Newnan, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Thompson Meigs; his parents; and five brothers, Randy...

Bruce Allen Willis, Jr.

Bruce Allen Willis, Jr.

Jun 17, 2026

Bruce Allen Willis Jr., age 41, passed away on June 17, 2026. Though his time with us was far too short, Bruce lived a life marked by ambition, devotion to his children, and a passion for the outdoors and aviation.

Bruce was a successful entrepreneur whose determination and work ethic enabled him to build a meaningful career. Never one to stop...

Danny Julian Luke

Danny Julian Luke

Jun 16, 2026

DANNY JULIAN LUKE

Mr. Danny Julian Luke, age 72 of Lagrange, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home.Born January 4, 1954, in LaGrange, Mr. Luke was the son of the late Bill Luke and the late Nell Butler Allen. He was a lifelong resident of LaGrange, enjoyed working on cars, and was a Georgia Football fan.Survivors include his...

Kayden Lee Stubbs

Kayden Lee Stubbs

Jun 11, 2026

KAYDEN LEE STUBBS

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Kayden Lee Stubbs, a 16-year-old lifelong resident of Grantville, passed from this world and into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ peacefully in heaven.

Kayden was born on March 2, 2010. He was a vibrant, happy young man who touched many lives with his big smiles and desire to help others. He loved...

Wilma Dean Woodruff

Wilma Dean Woodruff

Jun 9, 2026

Mrs. Wilma Dean Woodruff, age 91, of Hogansville, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home.

Mrs. Woodruff was born July 20, 1934, in Meriwether County, daughter of the late Jim Norman Keith and Bernice Barber Keith. A lifelong resident of Meriwether County, she was a member of Union Baptist Church in the St. Marks Community. She had assisted her...

Dennis Johnson

Dennis Johnson

Jun 7, 2026

Mr. Dennis Johnson, age 77, of Hogansville, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Johnson was born July 6, 1948, in Carrollton, son of the late William Bennett Johnson and Frances Gray Johnson. A lifelong resident of Hogansville, he was a 1966 graduate of Hogansville High School, spent most of his life in auto sales, and was a...

Winnett Crumbley Crouch

Winnett Crumbley Crouch

Jun 6, 2026

MRS. WINNETT CRUMBLEY CROUCH

Mrs. Winnett Crumbley Crouch, 79 of Moreland, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Born August 9, 1946 in Carroll County, Mrs. Crouch was the daughter of the late Marvin Russell Crumbley and Josephine Reynolds Crumbley. She lived in Coweta County most of her life and was a member of Callaway Baptist Church in LaGrange....

Virginia Bowen Farmer

Virginia Bowen Farmer

Jun 6, 2026

Mrs. Virginia Bowen Farmer, 83, of Hogansville, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the home of her granddaughter in LaGrange.

Mrs. Farmer was born September 11, 1942, in LaGrange, daughter of the late Gilbert Lee Bowen and Willie Mae Ballantine Bowen. A lifelong resident of Troup County, she was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed...

Linda Nell Manning

Linda Nell Manning

Jun 5, 2026

Mrs. Linda Nell McVeigh Manning, age 69, was born on May 17, 1957, in LaGrange, to the late Barbara Alice Prophitt Daniel and Richard McVeigh.

Linda accepted Christ at an early age and carried her faith throughout her life. She married the love of her life, Robert Greston Manning Jr., at the young age of 16. Their marriage was a beautiful...

Glenda Faye Jones

Glenda Faye Jones

Jun 4, 2026

Glenda Faye Jones, age 67, of LaGrange, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Hospice LaGrange.

A lifelong resident of LaGrange and Troup County, Ms. Jones worked for a number of years for Waffle House before becoming a full-time homemaker and mother. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in LaGrange, was very creative and loved crafting and interior decorating...

Michael G. "Mike" Porter

Michael G. "Mike" Porter

Jun 3, 2026

MICHAEL G. "MIKE" PORTER

Michael George Porter was born on August 16, 1946, in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood to James Ray Porter and Norma Lee (Glenn) Porter. His childhood was shaped by time spent with family, including his brother, James, Jr. and sister, Laurie. He often spoke of happy memories on the ancestral farm near Shiloh, Georgia, amidst the tall trees...

Dr. John Rigdon Ware

Dr. John Rigdon Ware

May 27, 2026

Dr. John R. Ware, 78, of Hogansville, GA, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on May 27th, 2026, in Newnan, Georgia after an 8 year journey with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia.

The son of the late Gwynneth Woodhouse Ware and Crawford Ware, John was the beloved husband of Mary Margaret and devoted father to John R. Ware,...

Sara J. Allen

Sara J. Allen

May 26, 2026

MRS. SARA J. ALLEN

Mrs. Sara J. Allen, age 85 of Hogansville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Born September 28, 1940 in Carroll County, Mrs. Allen was the daughter of the late John Cager and Emmie Stitcher Vaughn. She was a resident of the Grantville and Hogansville area for 60 years and was a member of...

Jeffery W. Wingate

Jeffery W. Wingate

May 25, 2026

MR. JEFFERY W. WINGATE

Mr. Jeffery W. Wingate, age 53, of LaGrange, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Wingate was born April 13, 1973, in LaGrange, was a 1992 graduate of Hogansville High School, and was employed by KIA Georgia before experiencing health issues. He was a member of Cedarcrest Church in LaGrange and had attended Hogansville Church...

Katharine Spradlin Washington

Katharine Spradlin Washington

May 22, 2026

Mrs. Katharine Spradlin Washington, age 68, of Senoia, went to be with Jesus at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born January 14, 1958, in Newnan, to the late Henry and Mildred Hendrix Spradlin, she was raised in East Newnan on Field Street. She was a source of love and warmth...

Peggy Grier Samples

Peggy Grier Samples

May 21, 2026

Mrs. Peggy Grier Samples, age 68, of Hogansville, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her home.

Mrs. Samples was born September 8, 1957, in Butler, daughter of the late Joseph Monroe Grier and Geraldine Daniel Grier. A member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Hogansville, she was a retired life insurance agent, having represented Combined Insurance Company and then...

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