A Family Serving Families® …Since 1950
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Herschell Lee Swafford, age 65, of Gulf Shores, Alabama, formerly of Temple, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born September 5, 1956, son of the late Mr. Hollis D Swafford and the late Ina Virginia Swafford. Mr. Swafford enjoyed fishing, hunting and cow farming. He also loved UGA football and Nascar was…
George Ray Byrd, age 85, of Villa Rica, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born November 16, 1936 in Newnan, GA, son of the late Mr. Walter Byrd and the late Bertha Byrd. George was a family man; and enjoyed fishing and watching westerns. He loved his sweets, especially peppermints and peach cobbler.…
Edward Allen Mercer, age 92 went peacefully to meet his Lord and Savior in the comfort of his home, with family by his side, on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Edward was born June 29, 1929 in Jefferson County Birmingham, Alabama, the son of the late Mr. Alvin Hunter Mercer and the late Mrs. Golda Mae…
Mrs. Linda Marie Carnes, passed away March 20, 2022 after an extended illness. She was born October 29, 1946 in Paulding county Georgia. She is survived by one son Gregory R. Barton of Temple, Georgia. Daughter Margaret Nicole Barton-Hall of Douglasville, Georgia, and one grandson Nick Hall. Her mother is Ima R. Carnes of Villa…
Mrs. Scarlet O'Hara Padgett, age 78, of Bremen, passed away, Thursday, March 17, 2022. She was born May 18, 1943 in Birmingham, AL the daughter of the late Mr. Lenord Rube Evans and the late Mrs. Maudie Alice Irene Laney Evans. Mrs. Padgett worked in the restaurant industry for many years. She loved to sing,…
Jeffery Allen Watson, 66, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on March 14, 2022. He was born on November 15, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio. He is the son of the late Lonnie Watson and the late Joann McDowell Watson. Jeffery Allen Watson served in the United States Air Force for fifteen years. He enjoyed listening to…
Laura Elaine Neal, age 73, of Villa Rica, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. She was born December 13, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of the late Mr. Cecil D. Chandler and the late Mrs. LaNora E. Fraser. She had a love for gardening, fishing and cats. Mrs. Neal loved her family dearly especially her…
Michael Joseph Karaty, Jr, age 66, of Douglasville, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born September 16, 1955, in Miami, Florida son of the late Mr. Michael Joseph Sr. and the late Mrs. Jean Karaty. Mr. Karaty was a 4th degree knight with the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed cooking and loved being…
Jacqueline King Mixon, 78, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away on March 11, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1943, the daughter of the late Charles Jackson King and the late Dorothy Lanford. Jackie, as she was known to family and friends, was a devout Christian and was active in her church. She was a…
Ms. Deborah Lynn Newborn Dutton Ms. Deborah "Debbie" Dutton, age 67, of Lithia Springs, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born August 30, 1954, the daughter of Mr. Amos Bullard Newborn, Jr. and Ms. Ruby Jane Pass Newborn. Debbie enjoyed cooking and listening to music. She loved her family and she…
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.
