Claude A McKibben and Sons Funeral Home

11/20/2025

Gennie Sue Williamson

Mrs. Gennie Sue Sims Williamson, 74, of Locust Grove, passed away, Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Williamson was born August 30, 1951, in Griffin, and lived most of her life in Clayton, Henry, and Spalding counties. A graduate of Griffin Technical College, she retired after working as a licensed practical nurse in hospitals and nursing homes.

Survivors include her children, Steven Williamson, Jason Williamson, Mandy Olsen, Melinda Williamson, and Cindy Strange; twelve grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Steve Williamson.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, at the graveside in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville. The family will greet friends at the cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.

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11/19/2025

Gina LeAnne Hewett

Gina LeAnne Hewett, 44, of LaGrange, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.

Gina was born June 1, 1981, in LaGrange, daughter of the late Gene and Gloria Chase Hewett. A resident of LaGrange most of her life, she had been employed as a waitress and was a member of First Baptist Church of Hogansville. She loved her children and her brothers, enjoyed collecting antiques, and was known to always have a smile.

Survivors include her son, Danny Hewett; daughter, Edith Hewett; brothers, Jon Hewett, Gene Hewett, Joe Hewett (Lisa), all of LaGrange; and six nieces and nephews.

Plans for a memorial service to be held at First Baptist Church of Hogansville will be announced.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is assisting the family of Gina LeAnne Hewett.

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11/15/2025

The funeral service for Mrs. Sarah Vineyard Portwood was held Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home.

11/13/2025

Sybil Yarbrough Brown

Mrs. Sybil Yarbrough Brown, 85, of LaGrange, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.

Mrs. Brown was born February 6, 1940, in Troup County, daughter of the late Pete and Gladys Railey Yarbrough. A 1958 graduate of LaGrange High School, she was the wife of the late Rev. Dr. Jimmy Brown and served as a pastor’s wife as she and her husband served churches in Cobb, Paulding, Carroll, and Troup Counties. She had made her home in LaGrange for the past 20 years and was a member of Dunson Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, Catherine Pike and her husband Jeff Pike of Dallas. Paula Gorman and her husband Bart Gorman of LaGrange; and Mark Brown of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Amanda, Christen, Joshua, Elijah, Elissa, Evan; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Shelby, Jimmy, Briar; a great-great-granddaughter, Amirah; and sister, Becky Snipes and her husband Rob Snipes of Acworth. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her sons, Jimmy R. Brown, Jr. and Chris A. Brown; brothers, Charles, Bill, Steve, Gerald; and sister, Diane.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, at Dunson Baptist Church in LaGrange. The Reverend Kenneth Cole will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Hogansville.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Dunson Baptist Church.

Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Camp Quest, in care of Dunson Baptist Church, 5 Barnard Ave., LaGrange, GA 30241.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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11/09/2025

Mrs. Frances Herndon, of Hogansville, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mrs. Herndon was born October 17, 1946, in Newnan and was a lifelong resident of Hogansville. She worked as a nurse at Clark Holder Clinic and then Emory LaGrange for 25 years.

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11/09/2025

Mrs. Sarah Vineyard Portwood, 95, of LaGrange, GA, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Portwood was born December 22, 1929, in Roanoke, Alabama, daughter of the late Leonard Franklin Vineyard and Lurline Smith Vineyard. A resident of Troup County most of her life, she r...

11/09/2025

Mr. Eddie Dollar, 71, of the St. Marks Community of Meriwether County, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Dollar was born February 8, 1954, in Hogansville, son of the late Shirley Childers Wright and Joseph Murray Dollar. A 1972 graduate of Hogansville High School...

11/07/2025

Mrs. Helen Adkins Wheeler, 83, of Hogansville, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Wheeler was born February 4, 1942, in Mudd, West Virginia, daughter of the late Roy and Allie Vannatter Adkins. A resident of Georgia most of her life, she had lived in the Hogansville ar...

11/07/2025

Mrs. Dorothy Norris Cato, 83, of Bowdon and formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Carrollton Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Cato was born October 13, 1942, in Meriwether County, daughter of the late Fletcher Marion Norris and Beverly Louise Beggs Norris. A life...

11/06/2025

Charles Franklin “Frankie” Williams, Sr., 60, of Newnan, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 20, 1965, Frankie was known for his quick wit, charm, and deep faith, which guided him throughout life. A true country boy, he entered the...

11/02/2025

Mrs. Robbie Renee’ Boyd Burke, born June 4, 1958, in Newnan, died peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange, at the age of 67.

A devoted wife, sister, and friend, Robbie was deeply loved by all who knew her. She spent 35 years working in the hotel industry, followed by 12 y...

11/01/2025

Mr. Barney Christopher “Chris” Moates, 69, of Carabelle, FL, passed away, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Moates was born December 25, 1955, in Port St. Joe, FL, son of the late Barney and Nellie Boyce Moates. A lifelong resident of Carabelle, he spent his life working as ...