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Mr. Donald David Hand, Jr., age 65, of Marietta, GA passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born May 28, 1958 in Bath, NY to the late Mr. Donald David Hand and the late Mrs. Margaret Barrett Hand. Donald was deeply passionate about computers, dedicating countless hours to exploring their inner workings and staying…
Eula C. Caudle, 87, of Temple, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born on May 27, 1936. She is the daughter of the late Ed Crawford and the late Isabel Freeman Crawford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy Smith; brothers, Noah Crawford, Jimmy…
Mr. Alex Arnold Bethune, age 70, of Anniston, AL, formerly of West Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. He was born September 26, 1953 in Birmingham, AL to the late Mr. Hubert Leonard Bethune and the late Mrs. Frieda Marie Hale Bethune. Alex was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of…
Mr. Carl Allen Creed, age 64, of Douglasville, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born in Anniston, AL to the late Mr. Forest Carl Free and the late Mrs. Janice Joan Rosselot Creed. Carl's love for sports was evident to all who knew him. In particular, he found immense joy in coaching…
Jonathan “Jay” Mugridge, 57, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. After his long battle with thyroid cancer. He was born on November 26, 1965. He is the son of Mr. Alfred John Mugridgeand the late Mrs. Shirley Evelyn Owen Mugridge. Jay was an avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiast.In addition to…
A Douglas County resident for 50 years, Katherine “Loretta” Reece passed away on November 16, 2023. Loretta was born on August 8, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia She was dearly loved and will be missed terribly. Loretta died at The Harbor at Douglasville surrounded by her children, David and Cyndi Burnett, Johnny and Tammy Allen, Barry…
Mrs. Joan Marie Newton-Newman, age 81, of Douglasville, passed away, Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1942 to the late Mr. Albert Moule and the late Mrs. Evelyn Patterson. Throughout her remarkable life, Joan was a beacon of love, kindness, and compassion. She touched the hearts and lives of countless individuals, leaving…
Shirley Ann Swafford, age 81, of Douglasville, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1942 in Lebanon, VA to the late Mr. Tommie Duty and the late Mrs. Polly Mae Duty. Shirley had a personality that was defined by her immense capacity for love. Her love knew no bounds, as…
Sheldon Reynolds Randolph, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on November 15, 2023, in Atlanta. He was born on January 16, 1955, in Fort Lauderdale, to the late Mr. Argerster "Gus" Randolph and the late Mrs. Louise Gadsen-Randolph. Sheldon had a fulfilling career as a truck driver and his dedication to…
Christopher Robert Carden, affectionately known as Chris, has left behind a legacy filled with passion and love for life. Born on October 3, 1961, in Atlanta, Georgia, Chris embarked on a journey that would forever impact those who came into contact with him. Sadly, his journey came to an end on November 15, 2023 in…
2189 Midway Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
770.942.2311
306 Westview Drive
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770.459.3694
1100 Hickory Level Road
Villa Rica, GA 30180
770.459.6494
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It has come to our attention that a group of scammers is targeting the families of individuals who have recently passed away. These individuals falsely claim to represent our funeral homes. They fraudulently allege issues with payment or invent reasons to request additional funds. For instance, they may falsely state a need to cover ‘liability insurance,’ promising reimbursement later. In some cases, they demand sums like $1800.00, though amounts vary. They have even threatened to cancel funeral or burial services unless immediate payment is made over the phone. It appears these scammers obtain information from recently published obituaries and use public records and internet searches to find contact details.
We are deeply troubled that anyone would exploit others during such a difficult time, and we hope this scam will be stopped soon.
Please be aware of this scam and do not provide payment over the phone unless you personally know the caller. If you receive such a call, we advise hanging up and contacting us directly at 770-942-2311 or 770-459-3694.
We take this matter seriously and have alerted the appropriate authorities.