Death Notices

Ms. Elizabeth Joanne Comstock White, age 57, passed away February 16, 2018.  She was born on July 29, 1960, daughter of the late Raymond Lee Comstock and Emma Lee Brooks Comstock.  She worked as a radio dispatcher for Clayton County for many years.   [Full story »] 

Mr. Ottis Richard “Ricky” Allen, age 67, of Thomaston, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Upson Regional Medical Center. [Full story »] 

James Michael (Mike) Sams of Molena, passed peacefully on January 10, 2018. He was born on July 7, 1948 in Atlanta GA. His parents J.O. and Margaret Shields Sams of Hampton, and his sister, Sandra Sams Cornelius of Thomaston, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Toni Bell Sams of Molena, three daughters, D’Anne Sams Peek (David) of Williamson, Sandra Sams Horgan (Robert) of Fayetteville and Gayle Sams Brown (Mark) of McDonough. He is also survived by his brother Mort (Pat) Sams of Peachtree City, sister Gail Gresham (Jim) of Singer Island FL, brother-in-law Bill Cornelius of Thomaston, seven grandchildren, Travis Schug (Jennifer), Samantha Hicks, Alex Horgan, Dana Horgan, Hannah Peek, Jamie Brown & Matthew Brown and 4 great grandchildren, Mason, Owen, Braelynn and Brooklynn, nieces and nephews. [Full story »] 

Mr. Robert “Rob” Allen Strock, Sr., age 76, of concord, passed away January 7, 2018, at Brightmoor Hospice.  He was born in Blossburg, PA, son of the late Kenneth Jesse Strock and Evelyn Sweeney Strock.  He was a good-hearted man who was always willing to help other.  He was a hard worker and enjoyed fishing and hunting. [Full story »] 

Ms. Christi McNeely Ivester, age 67, of McDonough, passed away January 7, 2018. Christi was a real estate agent for many years. She was a caregiver and always enjoyed taking care of others. [Full story »] 

Mr. John Thomas Petty, Sr., age 78, of Zebulon, passed away January 8, 2018. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, son of the late Albert Mayfield Petty and Annie Izora Fisher Petty. He worked for Eastern Airlines for 32 years before retiring. Mr. Petty was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church in Griffin and enjoyed playing his guitar. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. [Full story »]