All Obituaries

Sandra Colleen Tonsetic Ryan of Kennesaw, Georgia, died April 27, 2024, from cancer at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. Preceded in death by her parents Ann and Anton (Tony) Tonsetic of West Pittsburg, PA.  Survived by her husband Mark of 30 years, sisters-in-law Eileen (Bob) Cummings, Margaret (John) O’Reilly, and Kathleen (Michael) Nicely, cousin Gary (Johanna) Eversole and family, nieces and nephews and their children. Sandy worked for more than 38 years at The...

Kelly Jane Thompson, born May 19, 1969, devoted wife and mother, arrived at her eternal heavenly destination on April 26, 2024, where she surely is celebrating with all the family who preceded her. Kelly was a woman filled with love for her family and for Jesus. She was described as the “glue” of her family and will be missed to an extent that is unmeasurable.  She always showed kindness and anticipated needs of family, friends and strangers.  She was tireless in her...

Phu Trieu Huynh Date of Birth: April 16, 1973 Place of Birth: Saigon, Vietnam   Date of Death: April 7, 2024 Place of Death: Johnson City, Tennessee  

Mr. William Henry Cook Sr., known by some as Buddy, age 85 of Covington passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was born December 29, 1938 to Nellie C. and William O. Cook who preceded him in death. Henry (Buddy) grew up in Decatur and was a graduate of Southwest Dekalb High School. Over his lifetime, Henry has filled many roles. Veteran, Fireman, Mechanic, Pollster, provider, successful husband, parent, grandfather, faithful member and volunteer at his church, and general helper to too many...

Patricia W Mealer, age 86, of Loganville, GA. passed away on Sunday March 31, 2024. Patricia (Pat) Carol Walker was born February 25, 1938 to Carl Lee Walker and Jewel Price Walker in Calhoun, GA. She grew up in Adairsville, GA where she enjoyed going to church, gospel singings and playing the piano. She went to High School at Berry Academy in Rome, GA and loved the Berry School and campus. Friends and family were important to her. She loved her many cousins and she never met a...

Shirley Hiatt Shepherd Obituary Shirley Hiatt Shepherd, 89, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on March 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and the music she cherished. Shirley was born on March 6th, 1935 to Rosella and Rulon Hiatt in Benjamin, Utah.  She grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, and attended South High School. It was there that she further developed her love of singing and music.  She sang as first soprano in the school choir and studied piano. Over the years, she...

Mamie Lou Kinard Reid, age 72, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away on March 21, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on June 23, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Jay and Victoria Kinard. Grand Mommie, as she was more commonly known, was a kind and beautiful soul, with a great big, generous, and giving heart. “Her home was always home”, and nothing in this world made her happier than to be surrounded by her precious family. Whether it be during the holidays, or...

Sarah Jane Jackson passed away March 19, 2024, at the age of 94. She was a resident of Clayton, GA., for 31 years. She was born on September 13, 1929, in Savannah, GA. Her mother was Lillian Irene Brinson, a member of a prominent Wiregrass Georgia family, was born in Savannah, GA. This particular Brinson branch was also closely related to antique Scottish families tracing back to Margaret, wife of Malcolm Caenmor. Her father, Hugh Ryan Carver Saffold, was born in Guyton, GA., into a railroad...

Kimberly Deanna Denton, age 59, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on February 24, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia to Russell and Patricia Denton. Kim, as she was more commonly known, was the very essence of selflessness and love. She possessed a heart full of humility and servitude, and always put the needs of others in front of her own, and gave and loved fully, even when she herself was facing great adversity. Kim would shine...

Elizabeth Alice (James) Faulkner, age 85 of Jackson, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born on September 25, 1938, in Griffin, Georgia, to Eldridge and Dorothy James. Alice was a kind and generous soul, that was always willing to lend a helping hand and give to anyone that was in need. She was fiercely devoted to her family, and nothing made her happier than to be with and spend time with her loving family....