Sunday, May 12, 2013
You may share your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.hightowersmemorial.com.
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Sunday, May 12
Edward Eugene “Gene” Arnold, 77 of Douglasville, passed away, Sunday, May 5. He was born Aug. 15, 1935 in Atlanta, to the late Paul Eugene Arnold and Mary McLendon Arnold. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, graduated from the John Marshall University, was a Police Officer of East Point 1962-1965 and retired from the Ford Motor Company in 1991 after a career of 26 years. In addition to his parents, Paul Eugene Arnold and Mary McLendon Arnold, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Douglas Paul Arnold and Robert Arnold and son, Kipp Arnold. Survivors are his loving wife of thirty-five years, Mary Lavonne Arnold of Douglasville; sister and brother-in-law: Jeanette and Kirby Bennett of Fayetteville, GA; sister-in-laws: Suzanne …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Funeral Service will be held today at 3 p.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with Minister Alan Hensley officiating.
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Wednesday, April 24
John Symmes Pollock, 55 of Dallas, passed away, Monday, April 22. He was born Feb. 11, 1958 in Paulding County to Janet Poole Pollock and the late John Symmes Pollock, Jr. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and worked for eighteen years as Chief Representative for the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Survivors are his mother, Janet Poole Pollock; wife, Margaret Rose Fisher Pollock, and daughter: Alyssa Pollock. Funeral Service will be held today at 3 p.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with Minister Alan Hensley officiating. You may share your thoughts and memories in the online guestbook at www.hightowersmemorial.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Hightower’s Memorial Chapel and Cremation Service, Douglasville, 770-489-2818.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 3, at 2 p.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. John Pennington officiating.
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Tuesday, April 2
Jimmy G.H. McCray, Jr., 78 of Douglasville, passed away, March 30, 2013. He was born January 18, 1935 in Douglas County to the late George Harvey McCray, Sr. and Florence Grizzard McCray. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a business owner of several entities during his career and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Douglasville. Survivors are his loving wife, Ann Rice McCray; daughter and son-in-law: Cathy and Dennis Swanger of Douglasville, son and daughter-in-law: Jeff and Carol McCray of Palisade, Colorado and grandson, Christopher McCray. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, April 3, at 2 p.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. John Pennington officiating. Music will be rendered by Diane Gray. Interment will follow …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, March 21, at 2 p.m. at the Ephesus Baptist Church with Dr. Billy Godwin officiating.
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Wednesday, March 20
Rhonda G. Payne, Clerk of Superior Court and State Court, 46 of Douglasville, passed away on Sunday, March 17, following a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 10, 1966 in Villa Rica, the daughter of Robert Douglas Payne and Geneva Vansant Payne. She graduated in 1985 from Douglas County High School and began working for the Clerk of Superior Court’s office in 1986. She advanced to Office Manager for Jane C. Williams and was later named Chief Deputy Clerk for Cindy Chaffin. Following Cindy’s death, Rhonda was appointed Clerk and served the remainder of Cindy’s term and then successfully ran for the Clerk’s position to continue her service to the Justice system of Douglas County and its citizens. She had been re-elected Clerk of Superior …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. Billy Godwin officiating.
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Thursday, January 17
Edward Charles Bishop, Jr., 71 of Winston, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10. He was born June 27, 1941 in Atlanta to the late Edward Charles Bishop, Sr., and Carol Lock Bishop. He was self employed during his career as a residential contractor and was a member of the Ephesus Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Edward Charles Bishop, Sr., and Carol Lock Bishop, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Arminda Samples Bishop. Survivors are his sons and daughters-in-law: Edward Charles and Pamela Bishop III of Douglasville, Scott Hiram and Laura Bishop of Villa Rica; brother and sister-in-law: Ricky and Joanna Bishop of Clayton County; grandchildren: Chip Bishop, Ethan Tipton, Chase Bishop and Zachary Bishop; great grandchildren: …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with and Pastor Mark Stroud officiating.
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Roy Eugene Parris, 50 of Austell, passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 19. He was born Jan. 3, 1962 in Atlanta to the late Alvin C. Parris and Marie Payne Parris. He worked as an office furniture builder for the warehouse and manufacturing industry. He was a member of the Lithia Springs Church of God. In addition to his parents, Alvin C. Parris and Marie Payne Parris he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Tony Money. Survivors are his wife of 29 years, Ronda Jean Story Parris of Austell; sons: Clifton Parris and Colby “C.J.” Parris, both of Austell; sister-in-law: Erica Morris of Mableton, brother-in-law: Mitchell Story of Florida; mother-in-law and spouse: Carolyn and Larry Rogers of Mableton; father-in-law: Render Story of Atlanta; …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Memorial Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Alan Clayton officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Family Care Center of the funeral home.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Thomas “Tom” Michael Vlahos, 71 of Winston, passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 05. He was born Oct. 7, 1941 in NY to the late Michael Vlahos and Barbara Vutsinas Vlahos. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked during his career as a car salesman and until retirement worked as a machinist for the Atlantic Envelope Company; one of his greatest pastimes was that he truly loved to rescue dogs. He was of the Greek Orthodox faith. Survivors are his wife, Eva Donna Pineau Vlahos of Winston; sons and daughter-in-law: Mark & Danielle Vlahos of Dorchester, Mass. and Steven Vlahos of Washington; sister and brother-in-law: Lola and David Capobianco of Sargas, Mass; sister-in-law: Ann Fortin of Bridgewater, MA; grandchildren, Cole Vlahos and Ethan …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Funeral services were held Oct. 31, from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the River View Memorial Park, Smyrna with Rev. Marty McClain and Rev. Mike Traylor officiating.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Allene Elkins, 86 of Douglasville, passed away, Monday, Oct. 29. She was born March 6, 1926 in Atlanta, to the late Paul Honea and Sara Ellenburg Honea. She worked during her career as a line worker for the Borden’s Foods Company and attended the Sumitt Church of Douglasville. In addition to her parents, Paul and Sara Ellenburg Honea, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Elkin, her daughter, Sherry Elkins Morgan, several sisters and brothers. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law: Wanda and Joe Reagan of Douglasville; sister: Esther Durmire of Powder Springs, grandchildren: Jeffrey Reagan, Ty Reagan, Kelley Darnell and Missy Nicholson, nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct. 31, from Hightower’s …
Monday, October 1, 2012
The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 1, from 3 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
David Ray Heath, 48 of Dallas, passed away Friday, Sept. 28.He was born on June 27, 2964 to the late Billy Ray Heath and Ann Patillo Austin. He worked as a supervisor at Benton of Georgia, Inc. and was Baptist by faith. He is survived by his companion, Sonja Dunn of Dallas; mother, Ann Austin of Mableton; daughter, Summer Lee Heath of Douglasville; son, David Cody Heath of Douglasville; daughters, Brooke Dunn and Shanna Popham of Dallas; son Tyler Popham of Dallas; sister, Amanda Heath of Tennessee; brothers, Dennis Heath of Douglasville, Robert Daniel Heath of Mableton; aunts, Virginia Huddleston of Douglasville and Faye Heath; grandchildren, Cameron, Cain and Destiny; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday…
Friday, September 28, 2012
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. from Hightower’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jeff Childers officiating. Interment will follow in the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Shelby Jean Pitts, 75 of Douglasville, passed away, Sept. 27. She was born April 6, 1937 in Atlanta, to the late Walter Baynes and Aldora Baynes. She retired from the Douglas County Board of Education, Food Service Department and was a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Walter Baynes and Aldora Baynes, she was preceded in death by sons Edward Pitts and Mark Bryan Pitts. Survivors are her loving husband of 58 years, Fred E. Pitts; daughters and sons-in-law: Terry and Tim Taylor of Villa Rica, Debbie and Ken Bowling of Winston; sisters: Dorothy Jones, Mary Land, Linda McGuire and Carolyn Giddens; grandchildren: Allen Taylor, Lindsy Taylor, Ashley Pitts, Jacob Pitts and great grandchild: Aidian Pitts. Funeral …
