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Alicia Stephens Johnson, 61, of Forest Park, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born on September 5, 1961. She is the daughter of Bobby Joe Stephens and Shirley Anne Folds. Mrs. Johnson was an American Legion Rider for Post 145 in Douglasville, Georgia. She is preceded in death by second…
Mary Vandelia “Vannie” Bell Farr, 100, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on December 4, 1922. She is the daughter of the late William Matthew Bell and the late Mary Lenora Bivins Bell. Vannie enjoyed listening to gospel music, gardening, sewing, cooking, and visits with friends and family. In addition…
George Malcolm Chapman Sr., age 86, of Douglasville, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born May 31, 1936, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania son of the late Mr. George Charles Chapman and the late Mrs. Ethel Mae Chapman. Mr. Chapman was employed by PG & W (Pennsylvania Gas & Water Company) and was…
Jerry Boutwell, 83, of Villa Rica, Georgia, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born on September 4, 1939. He is the son of the late Rufus Boutwell and the late Lucile Mitchell Boutwell Davenport. Jerry was a devout Christian and was a member…
Wallace Weathersby Rhodes Jr., 95, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born on October 2, 1927. He is the son of the late Wallace Weathersby Rhodes, Sr. and the late Julia McDaniel Rhodes. He loved his family and he was a veteran of the US Navy. In addition…
Buner Floyd O’Kelley, age 69, of Douglasville, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born September 14, 1953 son of the late Mr. Frank Raymond O’Kelley and the late Mrs. Laura Ruth Sinyard. Buner was a jokester at heart. He could cheer anybody up and he never let anything get him down. In…
Robbins Brothers Funeral Home in Benton Harbor, Michigan will be in charge of arrangements.
Nelson Parker “Skipper” Harmon, Jr., 59, of Bremen, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1963. He is the son of the late Nelson Parker Harmon, Sr. and Ora Elizabeth Harmon. Mr. Harmon was a Mason and a Shriner who was generous to local charities. He was the…
Jeannette Thibodeaux, age 60, of Douglasville, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, she was born May 16, 1962 daughter of the late Mr. James Lovie Swafford. Jeannette always helped others. She has a special love for her grandchildren and her animals. Knitting and crocheting was a past time she enjoyed. She is preceded in…
David Shrader, 75, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away on January 20, 2023. He was born on July 3, 1947. He is the son of the late Wade Shrader and the late Virginia Hardee Shrader. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking. He also had a love for Harley Davidson Motorcycles. In addition to his…
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.