Obituaries

Nov 13, 2013

Carolyn Marie Newton, 78, of Mableton, died November 13, 2013. She is survived by her son, Jamie Newton, of Mableton; daughter, Laura and Steve Bishop, of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Jake and Matt Bishop, of Fayetteville. Carolyn enjoyed traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, going to the beach, and was aNascar fan. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Newton,...

Nov 12, 2013

Bobby "Bob" Lee Edwards, Sr., 82, of Mableton died November 12, 2013. He is survived by sons and daughter, Bobby Edwards, Jr. of Rockmart, Tammy Troglin of Lithia Springs, Marty Edwards of Mableton, and Todd Edwards of Northfield, MN; grandchildren, Destiny Wheeler of Rockmart, Blake Edwards of Rockmart, Nathan Troglin of Lithia Springs and Lyndsie Edwards of Mableton; great grandchildren,...

Nov 10, 2013

Katherine Lester, 51, of Warrenville, SC, died November 10, 2013. A graveside service will be2:00 pm Wednesday at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Austell, Ga.

Nov 9, 2013

J.C. Peavy, age 87 of Mableton, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.He was born on July 28, 1926 to the late John and Janie Mae Peavy in Atlanta, GA.He is survived by his wife, Virginia Johns Peavy; daughters, Barbara Anne Dunton of Mableton, Lynn Fuller of Cumming, Becky Hodnett of Wake Forrest, NC,...

Nov 8, 2013

Lillian Richards, 92, of Douglasville, died November 8, 2013. Private services will be held at a later date.

Nov 3, 2013

Sandra Lynn Leonard, age 49 of Douglasville died Sunday, November 3, 2013 at her residence.She is survived by her parents, Roy and Mary B. Leonard of Douglasville.A hair stylist by trade, she also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. A memorial service will be held privately by her family and friends to celebrate her life.

Oct 30, 2013

William Ronnie Sands Sr., 58, of Lithia Springs, died October 30, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Sands. Sons, Ronnie Sands Jr., Bobby Sands; daughters, Angela (Tater) Wheeler, Lisa Sands; brothers, Donnie Sands, Carl Sands; sisters, Brenda Durkee, Wanda Massey, Helen Pruett. 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, George and...

Oct 27, 2013

Guice Pantely "Bootlegger" Stephens, age 86, of Mableton died Sunday, October 27, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his daughter, Jane Anne Stephens Wood and her husband, Gene of Austell; grandchildren, Lee Wood and his wife Sherry, Nicholas Wood, and Shelly Wood; and great-grandchildren, Lil' Lee Wood, Tyler Wood, and Christopher Wood. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway....

Oct 23, 2013

Walter Charles Rollins, 65 of Hiram, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bright Rollins; daughter, Nicole Rollins; sisters, Barbara (Larry) Burke, Mable (Roy) Raven and Patsy Rollins; brothers, Robert Rollins and Roland (Jean) Rollins, sister-in-law, Virginia (Snookie) Stell and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Stell and...

Oct 21, 2013

John Esco Swilling 87, of Morrow died Monday, October 21 at Lake City Nursing and Rehab Center. John was preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years, Florene Elsberry Swilling. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of Straightway Full Gospel Church of Douglasville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October...

Oct 19, 2013

Thomas Larry Mayfield, age 72 of Douglasville died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab.An Army Veteran, he was born on June 11, 1941 to the late George and Zimma Mayfield in Atlanta, GA. Graveside service will take place on Friday 9:20 am, October 25, 2013 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Oct 17, 2013

Oct 16, 2013

Carolyn Echols, 74, of Lithia Springs, died October 16, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Eddie Ralph Echols; sons, Steven Echols, Jeffery Echols, Joseph Echols; sisters, Colleen Stieglitz, Betty Cox; 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Carolyn was a member of Mableton 1st Baptist, enjoyed reading, crocheting, crafts, and collecting dolls. A native of Atlanta,...

Oct 14, 2013

Ronnie Clark, 80, of Lithia Springs, died October 14, 2013.He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Teresa Clark, daugh5ters, Sheryl (Frank) Lopez, Sheila Rolfe, Sheri (Stoney) Bowles, sons Allen (Kellie) Lindsey, Danny (Deon) Lindsey, brother Mickey Clark, sister Toya McClintock, grandchildren, Alec Lindsey, Ronald Rolf, Becky Guntharp, Kylie Lindsey, Daniel Lindsey, Cody Lindsey, Danielle Bowles, Derrick Bowles,...

Oct 13, 2013

Oct 13, 2013

Dorothy June Lee, age 76 of Austell died Sunday, October 13, 2013 at her residence.She is survived by Mark Lee (Donna) of Douglasville; Beth (Keith) Mimbs of Austell, Joy (Mike) Cooper of Austell; grandchildren, Ashton, MacKenzie, Michael, Matthew, Joshua, Megan; great grandchildren, Ryan and Jacob. A member of First Baptist Church of Austell, she was also a member of the...

Oct 10, 2013

Becky (NANA) Washington is survived by Daughters, Brandy McNeal, Chasity Price, son, Jeremiah Washington, mother, Audrey Lee Terrell, sisters, Judy Stanley, Sandra Minor, Denise Lesli and Betty Jordan, grandchildren, Alazaih Evans, Andre McNeal, Tyanah McNeal, Tray Lee Price, AJ Davis, Jr. Nana enjoyed music, poetry, roller skating and her grandchildren. < center

Oct 5, 2013

Oct 5, 2013

Thomas Moran, 75, of Austell, died October 5, 2013. Family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 2 o'clock at Roy Davis Funeral Home Chapel. < center

Oct 2, 2013

Lessie Louise Clay, 83, of Mableton, died October 2, 2013. She is survived by her Sons, Raymond Goswick, of Mableton, David Goswick, of Dade City, FL, and Wayne Goswick of Florence, KY; 7 Grand-children, Daniel Goswick, Jessica Bellman, Tara Goswick, Sandy Goswick Crespo, Gary Goff, Chad Broghn, Tanya Smith, and 11 Great- grandchildren. Lessie was preceded in death by her...