All Obituaries

  Nora Anna Posey Pelowski, age 89, of Conyers, died at Rockdale Healthcare Center on August 3, 2022. Mrs. Pelowski was born February 12, 1933, in McCaysville, Georgia. She attended Copperhill High School and Hiawassee College in Madisonville, TN.  Mrs. Pelowski retired from AT&T after 30 years of faithful service. She was a woman who enjoyed adventure, travel, her work, and her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Pearl Posey, husband, John...

Virginia Gossage age 94, of Covington, Georgia, passed away on July 22, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1928, in Pueblo, Kentucky to the late Grover and Emma Correll. Virginia was a kind and generous woman, that enjoyed watching her favorite college basketball team "IU", which was led by Coach Bobby Knight and world renown professional tennis player Andre Agassi. She enjoyed a past time of visiting Lake Cumberland in Kentucky, Saturday night dancing and Sunday...

Emily Williams Bass was born on January 23, 1936, to Erwin and Lula Williams, of Lumberton, North Carolina. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband of over 50 years, Barnett Bass Sr., her brothers, Erwin Jr. and Tolley; her sister Lula Williams, all of Lumberton, North Carolina. Her grandson Shawn Winkler, of Wilmington, North Carolina. She is survived by her son Barnett Bass Jr. and his wife Gina; her grandson, Slade (Kai) and great grandson Onyx; her daughter Sarah Winkler, and...

John Hilliard passed away at home on July 20, 2022 at the age of 73, with his beloved wife Katherine, daughter Lauren and grandson Emory by his side.    John was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 10, 1949.  John grew up in South Carolina where his father R.O. Hilliard served as a Baptist minister for 41 years.  He moved to Georgia in 1978 but never lost his love of the Low Country.  John excelled in sports, lettering in football, baseball, track and basketball...

James Manning Grover III, age 61 of Conyers, joined his son Jake Grover in heaven on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Janice Grover; fiancé, Christie Phillips; his girls, Kennedy Phillips and Morgan Phillips; sisters and brother-in-law, Cindy Banks, Donna and Ricky Edwards; several nieces and nephews; and many other extended family members. Jay was a graduate of Heritage High School and then attended Georgia Southern University. He became a police...

Mr. Robert Preston Harrison, age 70, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away on June 26, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on August 28, 1951, in Lexington, Virginia, to Mr. Samuel and Georgie Harrison. Mr. Harrison was a carpenter by trade and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He was an active member of his community, as well as a member of Conyers Presbyterian Church and enjoyed attending services and fellowshipping with his church family. Mr. Harrison leaves...

Mr. Joe Lee Brock of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away at the age of 83 on June 24, 2022. He was born on November 15, 1938, in Greenville, South Carolina, to the late Lee Francis and Willoease Brock. Joe was a man of humble beginnings and was determined to leave his mark on the world. At a young age, he started working at the famous The Varsity in Atlanta. As soon as he was able, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country with honor. He was a consummate Jarhead,...

Robert Charles Donaldson, 92, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2022. Mr. Donaldson, better known as Bob to friends and family, was born in New York, New York on April 29, 1930 to his parents Robert Dawson Donaldson and Margaret Gallagher Donaldson. He is preceded in death by his parents and his twin brothers Ronald Donaldson and Bruce Donaldson.  He was a 1957 graduate of the Philadelphia Textile Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Bob also served in the...

Mr. Joshua Shane Ferris, age 42 of Stockbridge, Georgia, passed away on June 1, 2022, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on May 7, 1980, in Decatur, Georgia. Joshua was a devoted husband, loving father and beloved son, and will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Charles Harvey (Bobby) Tomlin   September 18, 1937 – May 22, 2022   Born September 18, 1937, in White County, Georgia. Oldest of nine children born to Howard and Eddie Mae Tomlin. Proceeded in death by his parents, brothers John, Dee, Hoyt and Kenny, and the loving mother of his three eldest daughters, Ruth Robertson.  Bobby is survived by his brothers David, Billy, and Howard, sister Eva, wife of 40 years Sandra (nee Trimble) Tomlin, daughters Crystal (Bob)...