Death Notices

Mr. John Brian Batchelor, Sr., age 51, of Concord, passed away December 31, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center.  Brian grew up in Eatonton.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Operation Desert Storm. After his active duty, Brian joined the Army National Guard. He had been in the fire protection industry for the last 26 years, and was currently working as an inspector for Cintas Fire Protection in Norcross. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, playing pool and being outdoors. Brian was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. He loved being with his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. The man that stood for so much, he was a value to anyone’s life just knowing him.  Genuinely give you the shirt off of his back kinda man!   [Full story »] 

Mr. Damon Stewart “Danny” Riggins, Sr., age 73, of Molena, passed away December 28, 2019.  He was born November 3, 1946, son of the late James Astor Riggins and Marie Matthews Riggins. He graduated from Pike County High School in 1964, where he played on the basketball team.  Danny worked for Delta Airlines for 37 years before retiring as Lead Ramp Supervisor.  For many years he attended Pike County Assembly of God Church and more recently was attending Christ Chapel Community Church in Zebulon and First Assembly of God Church in Thomaston. Danny enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Catherine Louise Hubbard, age 74, of Griffin, passed away December 27, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice.  She was born in Griffin, daughter of the late David L. Hubbard and Margaret Allen Hubbard.  Catherine worked as an office manager for Dr. Bunya in Griffin for 13 years and then worked as a bookkeeper for Southern Credit Union in Fayetteville for another 13 years before retiring. She enjoyed decorating, and making jewelry. Catherine was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. For over 20 years she was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Griffin where she was involved in the women’s prison ministry. She was a loving and caring person and very devoted to her family. [Full story »] 

Mr. Robert Wayne Parris, Sr., age 75, of Concord, passed away November 25, 2019.  Mr. Bob was born in Atlanta, son of the late Virgil Parris and Margaret Crane Parris.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War.  He was a police officer for the City of East Point Police Department for many years before retiring in 1994, as a Detective.  [Full story »]