Obituaries

Philip John Lewandowski, of Senoia

Philip John Lewandowski, of Senoia, Ga. passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

He was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 24, 1946.

Philip graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1964 and from the University of Toledo in 1969 with a BA Degree in Statistics with Engineering background and was captain of the golf team his senior year. Read More»

Josie Odom Galloway of Peachtree City

Josie Odom Galloway

Josie Odom Galloway of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away Feb. 8, 2013 at home.

Josie was born Jan. 22, 1924 in Red Springs, N.C.

She is survived by her husband Herbert Eugene Galloway, Jr., after 70 years of marriage. Their son Herbert Eugene Galoway III and his wife Margaret Holmes Galloway of Raleigh, N.C., daughter Linda Lee Connell and granddaughter Laura Connell Bondoc and her husband Eric Bondoc of Jacksonville, Fla. Read More»

Thomas Francis Hogan III, 63, of Fayetteville

Thomas Francis Hogan III

Thomas Francis Hogan III, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Feb. 8, 2013. He was born on June 27, 1949.

Tom attended Hardy Prep in Chicago and then St. Thomas Military Academy in Minnesota. In 1971, Tom graduated from the Citadel in Charleston, S.C. His military career began in 1973, where he was a Military Police Commander at Ft. Lee, Va. Read More»

Sarah Juanita Daniel Marsh, 86, of College Park

Sarah Juanita Daniel Marsh

Sarah Juanita Daniel Marsh, 86, of College Park, Ga. died Saturday Feb. 9, 2013 peacefully at Piedmont Hospital surrounded by her children and many of her grandchildren.

She died of complications following a hip fracture and surgery. Juanita was the daughter of E.R. "Bud" and Jessie Stratton Daniel and wife of George Elliott Marsh, Sr. Read More»

Richard Charles Wanzer of Peachtree City

Mr. Richard Charles (Dick) Wanzer died Feb. 6, 2013.

He was born in Danbury, Conn. in 1922.

He is survived by Victoria, his wife of 61 years. Four sons: Mickey Wanzer (Sharon) of Vinton, Va., Rick Wanzer of Peachtree City, Steve Wanzer (Linda) of Gaithersburg, Md., Scott Wanzer (Laura) of Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren: Noelle of Linthicum Heights, Md., Kyle of Germantown, Md., Luke of Vinton, Va.; foster daughter Yang Zhang-Li (Ken); two foster grandchildren: Ashley and Alex Li of Fairfield, Conn.; numerous nieces and nephews. Read More»

Betty P. Campbell, age 93, of Sharpsburg

Betty P. Campbell

Ms. Betty P. Campbell was born in Samson, Ala. on Jan. 24, 1920 and passed away at home peacefully on Feb. 6, 2013.

As a teen, she played the guitar and sang on the radio. At the age of sixteen, she married Porter Campbell and a year later had a son. Then three years later, a daughter was born and her family was complete. Read More»

Loretta C. Riesberg, age 71

Loretta C. Riesberg

Loretta C. Riesberg, our wife, mother, and grandmother leaves a legacy of resourcefulness, creativity, love, and devotion to her family and God.  She was born on June 12, 1941 and passed away on February 7, 2013. A service will be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Pastor Hugh Kirby to officiate. Visitation at the church prior to service, 2-4 pm.

Loretta C. Riesberg, 71, wife of Rollie Riesberg, of Morrow, and mother of Doug Riesberg and his wife Amy, of Fayetteville, She also leaves her 4 grandchildren and nieces and nephews.   Read More»

Reverend Frank Floyd Strickland, 89, of Thomaston

Reverend Frank Floyd Strickland, 89, of Thomaston, Ga. passed away Jan. 28, 2013.

He was born March 5, 1923 in Winter Garden, Fla. He was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1948 and served within six churches.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Sarah Strickland and two grandsons. Read More»

Jay Byess, age 48, of Stockbridge

Jay Byess, age 48, of Stockbridge, Ga. died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013.

He was born in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Connie Annie Byess. He was a member of St. James The Apostle Catholic Church.

Jay is survived by his daughters: Jenna Marie (Jonathan Winskie) Byess, McDonough, Ga. and Angel Smith, Covington, Ga.; brother: Dwayne Byess, Lagrange, Ga.; sister: Connie Pauline Pierce, Gainsville, Ga.; former spouse, Theresa Byess, Puyallup, Wash.; and mother-in-law: Carol Henson, Fayetteville, Ga.

Memorial Services were held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Sat., Feb. 2, 2013 at 11am. Read More»

Lexter Smith Clark Folds, 94

Mrs. Lexter Smith Clark Folds, 94, passed away January 29, 2013. Mrs. Folds was born in Lithonia, GA, but lived in Atlanta the greater part of her life with her late husband, George R. Folds, the love of her life. She moved to Conyers, GA in 2006. Read More»