OBITUARIES

Apr 22, 2024

Oliver (Lee) Raymond Evans of Canton, Georgia peacefully passed away at the age of 91 on April 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Oliver was born to Arthur and Emma Evans on June 25, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the youngest of five children. After graduating from St. Justin’s high school in 1951 he married the love of his life, Verna Johnson....

Apr 19, 2024

Carolyn Beverly McDonald, of Woodstock, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024.Carolyn was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Raymond and Thelma Burroughs on July 19, 1945.Faith and family have always been the cornerstone of Carolyn's life. She loved being a mother and was devoted to spending time with her children. Watching her children and grandchildren grow and learn was a joy...

Apr 18, 2024

Mark Douglas Butcko, age 73, of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at a local hospital.

Mark was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 7, 1950, the son of the late Walter and Marjorie Butcko. Mark was a stock broker and also sold cars for a living. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Apr 17, 2024

Anthony A. Wood went to be with his savior on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the age of 61 years old. He passed peacefully and is no longer in pain from his long battle with cancer. 

 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years Kimberly Martin Wood; his loving children: Justin (Elise) A. Wood, Kelsey (Lee) M. Grander and...

Apr 16, 2024

Desiderata: Original TextThis is the original text from the book where Desiderata was first published. These are words that Edward Lived by.Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,...

Apr 14, 2024

Ronald Linwood Toulouse, age 89, of Kennesaw, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Toulouse was born in Augusta, Maine on June 19, 1934, the son of the late Delphis Jasper Toulouse and the late Dianna Blouin Toulouse. He served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Transfiguration Catholic Church. He had...

Apr 12, 2024

Apr 9, 2024

Verlyn Lee Reynolds (husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa), 84, died April 9, 2024 peacefully at his home in Woodstock, GA. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he took his final breath rejoining his wife once again, Harriet Vivian Powell Reynolds. If you asked anyone who knew Verlyn they would all foretell of his generosity. Life dealt him...

Apr 5, 2024

Apr 3, 2024

Miss Joan Watkins Church, 62, of Monroe, Georgia departed this life on Wednesday April 3rd, 2024. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Joan was born in Alexandria, Virginia to her parents John B. Watkins and Marilyn L. Watkins. Joan was a woman of steadfast and inspiring faith, she was filled with joy, love, and kindness, and cared...

Apr 1, 2024

Michelle Elizabeth Connors, of Canton, GA, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Michelle was born in Toledo, Ohio to John and Margaret Edberg on March 22, 1958. She grew into an amazing woman. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend to all who knew her, but her most prized accomplishment was being a mother. She was...

Mar 28, 2024

      Lynn Ardythe Lamp [nee Pennell, nee Jefford, nee Lester] April 26, 1948-March 28, 2024

      Daughter, Sister, Nurse, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother

      Daughter to Charles and Geraldine Lester (deceased), Sister to Larry Lester (deceased) 

      Lenora Goodrum. Mother to Joseph Jefford.

      Survived by her Husband Richard, Sister Lenora, Son Joseph Daughter-in-Law Kathy, Granddaughters

      Kayla and Hailey, and Great Grandson Asher. Also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles,...

Mar 26, 2024

   David Patrick Shannon, age 75, of Woodstock, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He willbe forever missed by all who knew him. Pat had a presence simply unmatched and whoever methim never forgot him.   Pat was born on February 26, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama. A child of a military family, he grew up onthe Air Force base in...

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Mar 20, 2024

Mrs. Betty Cox, age 90, of Woodstock, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 20, 2024. She was born in Atlanta, GA. on April 20, 1933, to loving parents, the late Colly and Gertrude Litton. She dearly loved her family and was a devoted wife of 54-years to her husband “Ron.” She also was a mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend....

Mar 10, 2024

Charles Miles “Chuck” Johnson, 78, of Woodstock, Georgia, passed away on March 10, 2024, of complications received from a bicycle accident. He was born December 18, 1945, to John Hilbert “Hib” Johnson and Marion Miles Johnson in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA, he went on to study Economics at Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory,...