Obituaries

Brandon Camacho, 16, of Peachtree City

Mr. Brandon Camacho, 16, of Peachtree City, Ga. died Feb. 9, 2013.

He was a member of Jovenes en Cristo (Youth in Christ Ministry) at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  He was a junior at Starr's Mill High School where he loved and excelled in weight-lifting and physical fitness. His goal was to become a physical therapist.

He is survived by his parents Alex & Iraida, brothers Alex, Jr. and Derek, all of Peachtree City; grandparents Carmen Berrios, Alejo Camacho, and Cristino Lopez, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Read More»

Margaret Helen Jastrzebski, age 88 of Senoia

Margaret Helen Jastrzebski, age 88 of Senoia, Ga. passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at Cartersville Medical Center.

Mrs. Jastrzebski was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her sons, Walter Jastrzebski of Canton, John Jastrzebski of Woodstock, William Jastrzebski of Rydell; daughters, Joellen Rosemas of Senoia, Patricia Johnson of Chunchula, Ala.; sister, Betty Millwood of Russelville, Ky., also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Read More»

Robert Joseph Ostapower, Sr. of Peachtree City

Robert "Bob" Joseph Ostapower, Sr. of Peachtree City, Ga. passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 at the age of 76.

He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Dec. 13, 1936 to Frank and Josephine Labenski Ostapower.

Bob was a Project Manager in commercial construction. Bob loved his family most of all but also loved cruises and vacationing at the beach. He loved his Georgia Bulldogs and his Philadelphia Phillies. He was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus and was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Read More»

Flora Alice Link, 88, of Fayetteville

Flora Alice Link, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Feb. 18, 2012.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Link and son-in-law, Robert Sample, sisters, Ellen Marsiglia, Marcella Carlson, Mary Frances Jett; brothers, Walter Flint, Carlyle Flint and Leon Flint. Read More»

Helene E. D'Arcangelo, age 78

Helene E. D'Arcangelo

After a long struggle with lung cancer, Helene E. D'Arcangelo passed away at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, Ga. on Feb. 16, 2013 at the age of 78.

She was born on Feb. 4, 1935 to the late Eugene and Elizabeth Prohaske of Brooklyn, N.Y. Helene graduated from The Barbizon School of Modeling, New York, N.Y. in 1953. She modeled under the name of Helen Walker. On Oct. 17, 1954, she married career USAF officer Arcangelo M. D'Arcangelo in New York City. After living in many places around the world, they moved to Macon, Ga. in 2010 to be closer to family. Read More»

Carla Yvette Henry Allen, age 46

Carla Yvette Henry Allen

Opelousas-Born July 20, 1966 to Rebecca Davis and Elton Henry; Carla Yvette Henry Allen; passed away peacefully with family and friends at her side at a private hospital in Fayetteville, Ga., at the age of 46.

She attended Grolee Elementary, Opelousas Junior High, Opelousas Sr. High and Southern University and A & M College where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Masters in Public Administration & Public Policy. She had recently enrolled once again at her Alma Mater (Southern University) to work on her doctorial degree. Read More»

Mary Irene Shaw, age 92

Mary Irene Shaw

Mary Irene Shaw, age 92, passed away of natural causes in Peachtree City, Ga. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

Mary Irene Kennedy Shaw was born in Easton, Maine on Feb. 29, 1920. She graduated from Easton High School in 1937 as valedictorian. She was a lifelong member of the Rebekah Lodge and served as a state officer in Maine.

She loved her family and her grandchildren. She was an excellent bowler and enjoyed all of her bowling leagues. She was also quite a line dancer. Read More»

Allen Anderson Jackson, age 91, of Tyrone

Mr. Allen Anderson Jackson, age 91, of Tyrone, Ga. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Ga. after a short illness.

He was born in White Plains, Ga. on Aug. 5, 1921 to the late Arthur and Estelle Anderson.

He is also preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Hart Jackson and a daughter Angie Jackson.

He is survived by a son, Robert Jackson, and his grandchildren; Brook and Chris Mullins of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Brad Jackson of China. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Read More»

Robert Lester Granger of Fayetteville

Mr. Robert Lester Granger of Fayetteville, Ga. passed away Feb. 16, 2013 at the age of 95.

Mr. Granger was born in Smithfield, Pa. to Ernest Granger & Nellie Britt Granger. He served in the U.S. Navy. He then became a Delta Air Lines pilot & retired after 37 years of service. Mr. Granger was a member of Fayette Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Ga. He was a loving & loyal husband, father, step-grandfather, brother, uncle & friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents & three sisters. Read More»

Karen Ellington King of Gay, Ga

Ms. Karen Ellington King of Gay, Ga. passed away Feb. 12, 2013.

She is survived by her son, Cody King of Gay, Ga.; daughter, Courtney King of Gay, Ga.; parents, Grady and Hazel Landrum Ellington of Gay, Ga.; and Gene King of Gay, Ga.

She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Haralson United Methodist Church with remains placed in state at 10 a.m. with Rev. Bob Partridge and Rev. John Evans officiating. Interment followed at Haralson United Methodist Church Cemetery. Read More»