All Obituaries

Larry Thomas Cook, 75, of Meansville, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence. Born May 16, 1948, in Newnan, he was a son of the late Thomas Herman Cook and the late Corene Ann Wood Wallace. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Larry served his nation during the Vietnam War with valor and was honored with the Purple Heart for his bravery. His service to his country was a significant part of his identity, and he carried the principles of the Corps—honor, courage,...

Quentin A. Vorel, 63, of Moreland, formerly of Morris, Illinois, departed this life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at home with the love of his life, his wife of 36 years, Julia Vorel. Born August 4, 1960, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, he was a son of the late Robert Vorel and the late Margaret Schuster Vorel. Quentin knew no stranger and that was obvious with the lifelong friendships that he developed. He was still in touch with college friends, his Greenway Automotive Family in Morris,...

Jacky Lamar Boyd, Jr., 57, of Newnan, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Newnan Piedmont Hospital. Born on November 27, 1966, in Newnan, to Dianne K. Boyd and Jackie Lamar Boyd, Sr. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR. He also enjoyed reading the bible and was very knowledgeable of scripture. He loved his family and will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Alan Boyd. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Brittany Boyd...

Michael E. Thacker, 54, of Newnan, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Born on September 26, 1969, in Newnan, to the late James Buford Thacker and the late Nellie Jo Hayes Thacker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Thacker. Survivors include his significant other, Tracey Spain; children, Brandon Thacker (Donna), Joshua Spain (Meghan), Justin Spain (Allie) and Ashlyn Spain (Hunter); grandchildren, Payton Thacker, Harley Thacker, Kaylee Thacker, Jack Spain, Wyatt Spain,...

Annette Harvey Dill, 97, of Sharpsburg, completed her journey to heaven and into the arms of her Lord and Savior, one week before her birthday, on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born on March 24, 1926, in Rupert, GA, to the late Charlie Edwin Harvey and the late Ella Mazie Garrett Harvey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Henry Dill; son, Ted Dill (Jenny); grandson, Jeff McGuffy (Bethany); great grandson, Scott Yeager; sister, Lucille Harvey Callahan; brothers, Lynwood Harvey...

Mrs. Helen Jean Hotard, 76, of Newnan, widow of the late Joseph C. Hotard, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at her residence. Born April 1, 1947, in Miami, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Jack Dempsey Lauramore and the late Helen Koontz Lauramore. Jean and her late husband Joe owned and operated O’Callaghan Heating and Air for many years. Her passion for life was evident in the joy she found in simple pleasures, and she was an avid enthusiast of the "slots,"...

Mrs. Betty Bryant Blackmon,98, of Newnan, widow of the late Walter Conrad Blackmon, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Southwest Christian Hospice in Union City. Born April 9, 1925, in Columbus, Georgia, she was a daughter of the William Wesley Bryant and the late Erma Sullivan Bryant. Betty dedicated many years of service to the State of Georgia before her well-deserved retirement. Outside of her professional life, Betty was an avid cook, delighting in the creation of...

Mr. James “Robbie” Gilpin, 63, of Newnan, died Monday, March 11, 2024, after an extended stay at Grady Hospital in Atlanta from complications with cancer and recent abdominal stroke. Born August 30,1960, in Atlanta, he was a son of the late James Eugene Gilpin and the late Lila McCormick Gilpin. Robbie enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also loved working on cars and riding motorcycles. In addition to his parents, Robbie is preceded in death by siblings, Shirley Anderson, Sue...

Joseph P. Adam, Sr., 90, of Newnan, passed away, on Monday, March 4, 2024. Born on September 12, 1933, in Alexandria, Egypt, to the late Prosper Adm and the late Yolanda Adm. He moved to Lebanon at the age of 27, finished his engineering education, and started his own construction company. Due to the beginning of the war, Joe migrated to the United States in 1969 to improve his and his family’s life. Once he was established and well secured, he uprooted his parents and daughter in...