All Obituaries

William David Johnson, born on June 17, 1981, in Columbus, Georgia, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Smiths Station, Alabama. William was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brought warmth and steadiness to the lives of those who knew him. He lived his life with a kind heart, a strong spirit, and a deep love for the people and pastimes that mattered most to him.  He is survived by his son, William David Johnson Jr. (Emily); his two ...

Clarence Emmitt Wright Jr., known lovingly to many as Clint, passed away on May 27, 2026, at the age of 56. He was born on September 30, 1969, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful. Clint was the beloved husband of Cynthia Renee Whipple Wright of Seale, Alabama, and they shared 35 years of marriage filled with love, partnership, and commitment. Together, they built a family that was the center of ...

Linda Sue Perry, known to many simply as Linda, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Seale, Alabama. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, her work, and the many animals she cared for and loved. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Virgil Morris Perry, Jr.; her sisters, Barbara Bohannon and Debbie Willis; her granddaughter, Kaitlyn Cutts; her grandson, Josh; her stepchildren, Tonya Perry and Lucas Perry; step granddaughters, ...

Beverly June Southern, age 81, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia. She was born on June 20, 1944, in Knox, Indiana, and lived a life marked by love, devotion, and quiet strength. Those who knew her will remember her warm spirit, her steady presence, and the kindness she extended to family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to cross her path. Beverly carried herself with grace and dignity throughout her life. She valued family above all else and found her greatest joy ...

Joyce Shaffer, 73, of Salem, AL, passed away on May 23, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1952, in Santa Fe, California, to Ronald Garee and Virginia Garee. Joyce lived a life marked by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and the simple joys that made each day meaningful to those who knew her best. On September 24, 1983, Joyce married Daniel Shaffer in Little Brownfield, PA, and together they built a life centered on love, companionship, and shared memories. Their marriage was a lasting ...

Ingrid Elisabeth Stuhn, age 82, of Box Springs, Georgia, passed away on May 16, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1944, in Karlsruhe, Germany, and immigrated to the United States at the age of 16.  Ingrid is the daughter of former Fredrich Jakob Glaeser and Elisabeth Gallion Glaeser.  She was trained as a seamstress as a young girl post WWII and worked as an assistant butcher.  Upon arriving in the US, she worked in several military dining facilities and at Swift Spinning Mill. ...

Maria Rivera O’Malley, who was born on September 20, 1948, in Puerto Rico and passed away on May 14, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia, is remembered with deep love and gratitude for a life marked by devotion to family, faith, service, and quiet strength. Born into a military family, Maria’s early life was shaped by movement and change, and she experienced many places including Germany before the family settled in the Columbus area.  Maria became a cherished member of St. ...

Lawrence Arthur Weider, age 90, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on May 19, 2026. Born on August 18, 1935, in Portage, Wisconsin, he lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to family, steady hard work, and a quiet appreciation for the simple joys. He served his country in the United States Army, an experience that reflected his sense of duty. After his military service, he continued to demonstrate that same commitment through his work, most notably as a fixer at Swift ...

Robert James Anderson Jr., known lovingly to family and friends as Bobby, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia, at the age of 68. Born on July 29, 1957, in Waycross, Georgia, Bobby lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a steady presence that those around him came to depend on. He carried himself with quiet strength and a practical spirit, qualities that served him well throughout his life and in every role he took on. Whether he was behind the wheel, working with his ...