A Family Serving Families® …Since 1950
A Family Serving Families® …Since 1950
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McKayd LaRose would be glad to meet with you at the funeral home or in your own home. He will walk you through the process and answer all your questions, at no obligation whatsoever.
Mrs. Audrey Allene Rutledge Morgan, age 81, of Austell, Georgia passed away October 31, 2009 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell. She was born in Paulding County to the late Mr. Lemual Rutledge and the late Mrs. Flora Carroll Rutledge. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her…
Amanda Joyce Nichols-Zito, age 24, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009. She was born November 1, 1984 in Atlanta, Georgia the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Tammy Smith of Douglasville. Amanda was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed hip-hop music, playing pool and was a member of…
Mrs. Edna Frances Otwell, age 91, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away October 31, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Bremen, Georgia on September 13, 1918 to the late Elijah Reid and the late Ida Nancy Dobson Reid. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked as a sales…
Ms. Dorothy “Rudine†Ward Hamrick, age 82, of Winston, Georgia passed away Friday, October 30, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 10, 1927 to the late Mr. William Richard Ward and the late Mrs. Nancy Viola Stovall Ward. Ms. Hamrick worked in the clothing industry as a seamstress. She was a member of…
Mr. Nathan Lee Fountain, age 88, of Winston, Georgia passed away Friday, October 30, 2009 at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. He was born June 6, 1921 to the late Mr. Allen Azra Foutain and the late Mrs. Mamie Towler Fountain. He worked for the Douglas County Board of Education in several departments including maintenance, custodial and…
Mr. Lee Roy Hembree, age 82 of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 29, 1927 in Douglas County, Georgia, the son of the late Mr. John Washington Hembree and the late Mrs. Alma Kimball Hembree. Mr. Hembree worked for the Douglas County Road Department for…
Mr. Roy Upshaw Pickrell, age 81, of Winston, Georgia passed away Friday, October 23, 2009 at his home. He was born June 27, 1928 in Social Circle, Georgia the son of the late Mr. Willie Joe Pickrell and the late Mrs. Lillie Mae Aaron Pickrell. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.…
Mrs. Roberta Swingley Swiger, age 80, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away October 22, 2009 at her residence. She was born January 12, 1929 in Brooksville, Florida to the late Mr. Cleta Deck Singley and the late Mrs. Catherine Ellen Dunkin Swingley. Mrs. Swiger retired from teaching in the Hillsborough County School District in Florida. She…
Mr. Richard Reed Rakestraw, age 63, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Wellstar Cobb Hospital following an extended illness. He was born September 27, 1946 in Powder Springs, Georgia the son of the late Mr. Harry Almain Rakestraw and the late Mrs. Lois Metcalf Rakestraw Grogan. He married Brenda Gail Elliott…
Arrangements for Mrs. Christine Garnto are incomplete.
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
A Family Serving Families® …Since 1950
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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.
