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Ellsworth Eugene Ewald, age 102, of Marietta, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He was born August 13, 1920 in Toledo, Ohio. He is the son of the late Mr. August Albert Ewald and the late Mrs. Ethel Ewald Schrader. Mr. Ewald served in the United States Navy during World War II in Seattle,…
Jeffery Scott Klein, 59, of Temple, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Jeff was born on September 30, 1963 in Sandusky, Ohio. He is the son of Joyce Kay Klein. He was a graduate of Huron High School/EHOVE with an AGG Industrial Mechanic. Jeff worked for Huron Cement Plant and later as…
Rebecca Turner Yawn, 81, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born on December 10, 1941. She is the daughter of the late Thomas Washington Turner and the late Arlie Weatherington Turner. Rebecca lived a very active life and she enjoyed being in the Silver Sneakers Club. She loved her pet Yorkie,…
David Anthony Norton, 50, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 6, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1973. He is the son of the late Lewis Douglas Norton and Anna Lois Norton. David was a graduate of Cross Keys High School and Georgia State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree…
Mrs. Linda L. Stepp, age 81, of Winston, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2023, after a 7 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born May 20, 1941, in Chewelah, Washington, to the late John T. Couch and Dorothy R. Couch. Linda was briefly employed by Weldon Leather…
Dorothy Lynn Smith, 76, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1946. She is the daughter of the late Oliver Henry Whitfield and the late Gladys Lucille Whitfield. Dorothy loved her family and she enjoyed taking care of them. She was a member of First Baptist Church of…
Arne Kauffman, 54, of Winston, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1968. He is the son of the late Paul Royce Kauffman and the late Gwendlyn Kauffman. Arne was an active participant at Aldan Union Church in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where he volunteered with the Boy…
Linda Kay Gibson, 69, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was born on January 31, 1954. She is the daughter of the late Lloyd Valentino Rudolph Roper and the late Myrtle Ameson Meherg. Ms. Gibson was known for her cooking, especially her biscuits and chicken. She was a very…
James Orval Huffman, 80, of Winston, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was born on August 20, 1942. He is the son of the late Gorman Morris Huffman and the late Dallis Lorene Paugh Huffman. James worked twenty plus years in the plastics industry and retired from MBCI. In his spare…
Marie Dillard Earley, 90, of Villa Rica, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her sons, on Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1932 in Fannin County, Georgia, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Verlin Dillard and the late Mrs. Sarah Dillard Thrasher. Marie graduated from Epworth School in North Georgia…
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.