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Obituaries

Leone de Kock, nee Williams, of Peachtree City

Leone de Kock, nee Williams, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away peacefully on June 6, 2015, with her beloved husband Wickus by her side. She is survived by her soulmate and husband of 60 years, Wickus de Kock, her loving children Mariaan, Amor, SA and Wickus (Jr), her adoring grandchildren James, Mark, Lauren, Leane, Johan, Wickus, Emma, Vickus, Ludwick and Jessica, and her great-grandchildren Hudson, Sierra, Beckett, Neels, Ford, Anika, Riley, Lukas and James.

Ouma Leone was a true lady, the personification of love, faith, kindness, grace, heartfelt hospitality and feisty strength. She was the real heart and soul of her family.

Johnie Mae Humphrey Kitchen, 58, of Fayetteville

Ms. Johnie Mae Humphrey Kitchen, 58, of Fayetteville, Ga. passed into eternal rest on Monday, June 1, 2015 in Piedmont Fayette Hospital of Fayetteville surrounded by her loving family.

She was the floor manager with Kroger in Lake City, Ga., and formerly worked with the Union City and Fayetteville Kroger Stores.

Survivors include her daughter, Cassandra Lee-Gulley of Fayetteville, Ga.; siblings: grandchildren: Keandra Diamond, Quinterious Pennamon, and Jalen Gulley; Mazaree Richardson and Tronnie Lee (Ada) Robertson of Waycross, Ga., Harold Humphrey of Clarksville, Tenn., Michael (Barbara) Robertson of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Julius Smith, Sr of Brunswick, Ga.; special friend, Frankie L. Williams.

Franklin Belle Hiltzheimer Jr., 69, of Tyrone

Franklin Belle Hiltzheimer Jr., 69, of Tyrone passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital after his brief, yet courageous, battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015, at Faith Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg, Ga. with Pastor John Schroeder officiating.

He was happily retired. He enjoyed playing golf, watching nature and wildlife, spending time with family and friends (being Papa). He was always the life of the party! He loved taking pictures to capture memories, was an internet shopping connoisseur (always providing the perfect gift). He enjoyed crafting the perfect coconut cream pie, tinkering with everything under the sky, and was the ultimate Christmas guy!

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