Local obituaries for Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home

Nov 13, 2025

CORRIE NOLES MARTINEZ

Corrie Noles Martinez, 46 of Houston, TX, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at University of Texas Medical Center in Houston.

Born September 2, 1979 in LaGrange, Corrie was the daughter of the late Terry Joe Noles and Cathy Lynn Prather Noles. She lived most of her life in Hogansville before making her home in Houston, TX in 2018....

Nov 26, 2025

Mr. Charles L. Strickland, 80, of Luthersville, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical in LaGrange.

Mr. Strickland was born February 11, 1945, in Meriwether County, son of the late Charles Luther Strickland and Edna Mae Leach Strickland. A lifelong resident of Meriwether County, he retired from William L. Bonnell Company in Newnan after 47 years of...

Nov 25, 2025

Wayne Ray Tucker was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on February 13, 1963. He passed away at his Grantville, GA home surrounded by loved ones on the morning of November 25, 2025, after a hard and bravely fought battle with brain cancer.

Wayne had a rich life filled with great friends, loving family and many amazing adventures. He served his country...

Nov 24, 2025

CRYSTAL ANN MASSEY

Crystal Ann Massey, 40 of Senoia, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home.

Born October 18, 1985, Crystal was the daughter of the late James Massey, Sr. and Rachel Ann Maddox. She was a classic homebody who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved nothing more than curling up with a good book, binge-watching...

Nov 23, 2025

Mr. Michael T. Norwood, 70, of Hogansville, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.

Mr. Norwood was born April 24, 1955, in Hogansville, son of the late Bobby and Viola Pritchett Norwood. A lifelong resident of Hogansville, he was a 1973 graduate of Hogansville High School, and attended LaGrange College. He was employed as a department...

Nov 22, 2025

Mr. Dennis Lamar Williams, 66, of LaGrange, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.

Mr. Williams was born November 22, 1959, in Griffin, son of the late Dodson and Opal Williams. He was employed for many years as a drywall contractor and enjoyed fishing and bowling.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Williams of LaGrange and her children,...

Nov 22, 2025

Mrs. Angelyn Kay Turner, 68, of Hogansville, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mrs. Turner was born April 19, 1957, in Columbus, daughter of the late William Eugene Oliver and Catherine Jarrell Oliver. A resident of Hogansville for the past two years, she lived in Coweta County most of her life and served as a rural mail carrier...

Nov 21, 2025

Mrs. Lynn Bennett Piecuch, 72, of LaGrange, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mrs. Piecuch was born January 31, 1953, in Hogansville, daughter of the late Carl Bonner Bennett and Etta Mae Vineyard Bennett. She was a 1971 graduate of Hogansville High School, where she was Homecoming Queen and a cheerleader, and was a resident of Indiana for...

Nov 20, 2025

Mr. James M. Young, 72, of Fairburn, passed away Thursday, at Emory Midtown Hospital in Atlanta.

Mr. Young was born January 5, 1953, in Tampa, Florida, and lived in Fulton County most of his life. A veteran of service as a medic in the U.S. Army, he retired as a set designer from Czarnowski North America. He loved music and enjoyed...

Nov 20, 2025

Mr. Dennis E. “Stitch” Stitcher, Jr., 66, of Newnan, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Stitcher was born May 18, 1959, in Atlanta, son of the late Dennis Eugene Stitcher, Sr. and Janice Jones Stitcher. He lived in Coweta County most of his life and was a retired carpenter.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Stitcher; sons, Shane Massengale...

Nov 18, 2025

Mrs. Gennie Sue Sims Williamson, 74, of Locust Grove, passed away, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Williamson was born August 30, 1951, in Griffin, and lived most of her life in Clayton, Henry, and Spalding counties. A graduate of Griffin Technical College, she retired after working as a licensed practical nurse in hospitals and nursing homes.

Survivors include her...

Nov 14, 2025

Gina LeAnne Hewett, 44, of LaGrange, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.

Gina was born June 1, 1981, in LaGrange, daughter of the late Gene and Gloria Chase Hewett. A resident of LaGrange most of her life, she had been employed as a waitress and was a member of First Baptist Church of Hogansville. She loved her children and her brothers,...

Nov 11, 2025

Mrs. Sybil Yarbrough Brown, 85, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.

Mrs. Brown was born February 6, 1940, in Troup County, daughter of the late Pete and Gladys Railey Yarbrough. A 1958 graduate of LaGrange High School, she was the wife of the late Rev. Dr. Jimmy Brown and served as a pastor’s...

Nov 8, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Vineyard Portwood, 95, of LaGrange, GA, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Portwood was born December 22, 1929, in Roanoke, Alabama, daughter of the late Leonard Franklin Vineyard and Lurline Smith Vineyard. A resident of Troup County most of her life, she retired from Mansour's in LaGrange after 40 years of...

Nov 8, 2025

Mrs. Frances Herndon, of Hogansville, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mrs. Herndon was born October 17, 1946, in Newnan and was a lifelong resident of Hogansville. She worked as a nurse at Clark Holder Clinic and then Emory LaGrange for 25 years.

Frances is survived by her devoted husband Richard Herndon;...

Nov 7, 2025

Mr. Eddie Dollar, 71, of the St. Marks Community of Meriwether County, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Dollar was born February 8, 1954, in Hogansville, son of the late Shirley Childers Wright and Joseph Murray Dollar. A 1972 graduate of Hogansville High School, he was a retired carpenter and was a member...

Nov 6, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Norris Cato, 83, of Bowdon and formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Carrollton Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Cato was born October 13, 1942, in Meriwether County, daughter of the late Fletcher Marion Norris and Beverly Louise Beggs Norris. A lifelong resident of Meriwether County before making her home in Bowdon in...

Nov 6, 2025

Mrs. Helen Adkins Wheeler, 83, of Hogansville, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Wheeler was born February 4, 1942, in Mud, West Virginia, daughter of the late Roy and Allie Vannatter Adkins. A resident of Georgia most of her life, she had lived in the Hogansville area for the past ten years. She enjoyed cooking and served...

Nov 5, 2025

Charles Franklin "Frankie" Williams, Sr., 60, of Newnan, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 20, 1965, Frankie was known for his quick wit, charm, and incredible sense of humor. A true country boy, he entered the wrecker business at 18 and later founded Williams Wrecker Service in Newnan,...

Oct 31, 2025

Mr. Barney Christopher "Chris" Moates, 69, of Carabelle, FL, passed away, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Moates was born December 25, 1955, in Port St. Joe, FL, son of the late Barney and Nellie Boyce Moates. A lifelong resident of Carabelle, he spent his life working as a commercial fisherman and also served as...