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James Truitt
Mr. James Truitt of LaGrange passed away Sunday at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur. Mr. Truitt, a native of Troup County, was born April 4, 1945, and was the son of the late Corris Truitt and Lena Byrd Truitt. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of LaGrange College and also received the Masters Degree. Survivors include his wife, Lilla M. Truitt, LaGrange; daug...
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Michael Owen Alford
Michael Owen Alford, 61, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
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Wauline Moncrief
Mrs. Wauline Moncrief, 86, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Florence Hand Home. Mrs. Moncrief was born February 10, 1927, in Notasulga, AL, daughter of the late Emmitt Smith and Doris Smitherman Smith. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of LaGrange and was employed with CSX as a Railroad Depot Operator before retiring. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Talley Moncrief, Jr....
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Dorthenia McQueen
Mrs. Dorthenia McQueen of Lithonia passed away Tuesday at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. The family will be at 455 Merrywood Drive. Arrangements will be announced by the Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home.
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John W. Goddard Jr.
Dr. John W. Goddard, Jr., 67, of LaGrange passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Hospice LaGrange. Dr. Goddard was born November 14, 1945, in Harriman, TN, son of the late John William Goddard, Sr. and Beatrice Williams Goddard. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and served as the Dean of West Georgia Technical College before retiring. Dr. Goddard was a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...
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Alberta W. (Gerry) Gay
Mrs. Alberta W. (Gerry) Gay, 87, of LaGrange, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Hospice LaGrange. Mrs. Gay was born January 24, 1926, in Hartford, Connecticut, daughter of the late John George Wuerth and Mary Beller Wuerth. She was member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church, and retired from West Georgia Medical Center with over 40 years of service. She was a very avid reader and loved nature and wildlife observing and feeding. She liked to tr...
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Michael Jerome Stargill
Mr. Michael Jerome Stargill of 199 Nelson Road passed away Friday at Hospice LaGrange. Mr.Stargill, a native of LaGrange, was born November 6, 1964, and was the son of the late Willie Jim Stargill and Lorene Stargill. Michael was a 1984 graduate of Troup High School. Michael was a generous and and lovable person. He touched the hearts and lives of many with his contagious smile, cheerful personality and sense of humor. He was always ready t...
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Reba Jones O’Neal
Mrs. Reba Jones O’Neal, 77, of LaGrange, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at LaGrange Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. O’Neal was born April 29, 1936, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late Malcom and Ora Gleaton Jones. A resident of LaGrange most of her life, she served many years as church organist at East LaGrange Baptist Church and also in music ministry at various area churches. Survivors include her three children, Debra Sc...
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Death notices
TRUITT Mr. James Truitt of LaGrange passed away Sunday at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur. The family will be at their home at 501 Hill Street. Arrangements will be announced by Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home. STARGILL Mr. Michael Jerome Stargill of 199 Nelson Road passed away Friday at Hospice LaGrange. The family will be at their home. Arrangements will be announced by the Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral...
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Warner Williams
Warner Williams, age 66, a native of Troup County and a resident of Stovall, Georgia, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Hospice Atlanta. He was the son of the late Millard and Rosetta Freeman Williams. Mr. Williams was a member of Wilson Chapel U.M.E. Church and he held employment as a Landscaper. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Alexander of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Paul (Vera) Williams of Hamilton, Ga. and James Williams of Summ...
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Clyde R. Fincher
Mr. Clyde R. Fincher, 81, of Sharpsburg, GA, passed away Friday, June 07, 2013, at his home. Mr. Fincher was born December 24, 1931, in Randolph County, AL, son of the late Dewey Fincher and Lauzie Johnson Fincher. He was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA, and was very faithful in supporting his church and missions. Mr. Fincher was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed with Eastern Airlines before retiring. ...
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Roderick Warraze Ridgell
Roderick Warraze Ridgell, 24, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday at West Georgia Health. Mr. Ridgell, a native of LaGrange, was born March 2, 1989, and was the son of Brenda A. Ridgell and Carl V. Gray. He attended Dawson Street Christian Academy and was a 2007 graduate of LaGrange High School. He received the 2006 Most Valuable Player at Dawson Street Christian Academy. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ashley Cameron ...
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Elizabeth B. Ballenger
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Ballenger, 92, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Hospice LaGrange. Mrs. Ballenger was born October 21, 1920, daughter of the late Homer Borders, Sr. and Marian Wynn Borders. She was a member of First Baptist Church on the Square. Mrs. Ballenger taught for a number of years at Southwest School and was later employed with the Callaway Education Association as a Kindergarten Program Director before retiring....
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Jeanette Reeves Wright
Mrs. Jeanette Reeves Wright, 86, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at West Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Wright was born December 17, 1926, in Roanoke, AL, daughter of the late James Bishop Reeves and Vena Belle Norris Reeves. She was a member of Second Baptist Church and was employed with C&S Bank as Assistant Vice President of Personnel before retiring. Mrs. Wright was a member (Emeritus) of the Order of the Eastern Star, Miri...
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Rico Martinez Clark
Mr. Rico Martinez Clark, 39, of Whitesville passed away Monday. Mr. Clark, a native of Troup County, was born April 6, 1974, and was the son of Hillard Clark and Jarvis Williams. He was a graduate of Banneker High School in Atlanta. He was a carpenter. Cherishing his loving memory are his mother, Jarvis Williams (Joseph), Whitesville, GA; father, Hillard Clark (Bernice), Atlanta, GA; fiancee, Yakeena Allen; children: Sherrico Dunn, Tashle...
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