A Family Serving Families® …Since 1950
A Family Serving Families® …Since 1950
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Mrs. Sherry Ilene Watkins, age 81, of Douglasville passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born December 26, 1942 in Trion, GA to the late Clarence Dunaway and the late Mrs. Minnie Hardigree.Sherry was a dedicated bus driver for Cobb County schools for over 25 years. Her passion extended far beyond her career. She…
Karen Jeanette Shipley Burns, age 79, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on April 23, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1945, in Redbank, Tennessee, to the late Mr. William Lawrence Shipley and the late Mrs. Syble Elmire Holland Shipley.Karen was a woman of many talents and passions. She dedicated an impressive…
Cheryl Kay White, born on February 27, 1949, in San Diego, California, passed away on April 23, 2024, in Villa Rica, Georgia, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Cheryl was a beloved member of her community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Cheryl spent her formative years in Princeton, West Virginia,…
Arthur Mitchell Van Meter, age 74, fondly known as "Mitch", passed away on April 22, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1949, in Mason City, West Virginia, to the late Mr. Howard Van Meter, and the late Mrs. Betty Price Van Meter. Mitch was a dedicated IT specialist who truly had a passion for his…
Shandra DeeAnn Whitehead, age 51, of Carrollton, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1973, the daughter of Ruby Guyton Hulsey and the late Roscoe “Red” Jefferson Ward.Shandra was a people person and enjoyed helping others. She loved her family and her dogs. She worked for many years as…
Mr. Charles Edward Brewer, age 71, of Douglasville, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born May 23, 1952 in Florence, AL to the late Mr. Clarence Brewer and the late Mrs. Velma Brewer.Charlie was a dedicated employee who retired from the Douglas County School Transportation Department. He was a member of Chapel Hill…
Carlene Robertson Reid, 76, of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1947, the daughter of the late William Robertson and the late Betty Jo Weathers Gulley.Carlene loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She had a good sense of humor and loved to…
Grover Cleon Reese, age 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on April 16, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1948, in Dublin, Georgia to the late Mr. John B. Reese and the late Mrs. Inez Walden Reese. Grover was known for his easy-going nature, family-oriented personality, and his “No Problem”…
Arthur Huddleston, 72, of Villa Rica, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born on April 10, 1952, the son of the late Grady Lee Huddleston and the late Betty Florence Skipper Huddleston.In his free time, Arthur found solace in the mountains, particularly in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Apart from his mountain adventures,…
Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Shaw, Jr., 37, of Villa Rica, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1987, the son of Ronald Joseph Shaw, Sr. and Nickkie and Jeff Workman.Ronnie was a huge University of Georgia football fan, Atlanta Braves baseball fan and he enjoyed fishing.In addition to his parents,…
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.
