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Marcia Alaine Lightsey Vaughn, 59, of Villa Rica, passed away peacefully in her home, with her family by her side on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1966, the daughter of the late Billy Lightsey and the late Ora Lee Pate Lightsey.Marcia was a devoted wife, mother, granny, sister, and friend.…
Everlene Turner Reece, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Blairsville, Georgia, at the age of 90. She was born on May 14, 1935, in Bowdon, Georgia, on a 190-acre farm, and 1 of 12 children to the late Mr. Luny Monroe Turner and the late Mrs. Arrie…
Lois “Diane” Smallwood, 72, of Douglasville, GA, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1954, the daughter of the late Merrick Smith, Jr. and the late Louise Jane Gribble.A beacon of strength and love, Diane was known affectionately as the best mom and grandmom to her family. Her unwavering…
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Nancy L. MurpheyMrs. Nancy L. Murphey, a beloved resident of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. Born on July 21, 1941, in Adamsville, Fulton County, Georgia, she was the cherished daughter of the late J.W. Whitfield and the late Mrs. Myrtice Bailey, and stepfather of C.W. Bailey.Her…
Delmer Bowen, 82, of Villa Rica, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born on March 22, 1943, the son of the late Clarence Bowen and Noldia Bowen.Delmer dedicated thirty-four years of his life to Norfolk Southern Corporation, where he retired, having made a lasting impact on his colleagues and the company itself.…
William Patrick Skinner, 62, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born August 11, 1963, the son of the late Ralph Denver Skinner and the late Betty Jean Cook Skinner.He is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Betty and James Austin of Rockmart, Brenda Alford of Heflin; brother, James “Cliff” Skinner of Villa…
Birdie Doris Yates, 94, of Lithia Springs, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1931, the daughter of the late Ezzie and Priscilla Smith.At the age of twenty-two, Doris married the love of her life Gordon, and together they built a beautiful family. Her greatest joy came from…
Richard Don McKinnon, 71, of Dallas, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1954, the son of the late Clyde T. McKinnon and the late Hazel Stroope McKinnon.Rick loved his family dearly. He was a proud graduate of Louisiana Tech University. His passion for music found its roots…
Frantz Bozeman Lipsey, 87, of Temple, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1938, the son of the late Paul Lipsey, Sr. and the late Gladys Bozeman Lipsey.Frantz brought joy and light to everyone he encountered throughout his life. He moved to Douglas County in 1987 and he…
Karlyn Ann Tyson, 35, of Winston, Georgia, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1990, the daughter of Robert and Lynn Tyson, sister of Matt Tyson and fiance of Brandon Lumpkin.Karlyn brought light into the lives of everyone she knew with a joyful heart and her infectious laugh. She…
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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.