Claude A McKibben and Sons Funeral Home

08/10/2026

Hollis Wayne Arrington

Mr. Hollis W. Arrington, age 71, of LaGrange, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Arrington was born January 18, 1955, in Newnan and was a lifelong resident of the West Georgia area. He was employed for many years in the building industry, working mostly in commercial construction. He enjoyed collecting tools and other items, going to the lake, and camping. He especially loved being with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Sallye Arrington; children, Donald Mullens, Victor Mullens, Leeta Bullins, and Shawn Chavez, all of LaGrange; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his father, Holland Arrington of Hogansville; sister, Patricia Helton, also of Hogansville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dovie Lee Dean Arrington; and his brothers, Johnny Lee Arrington and Richard Otis Arrington.

A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville, with Pastor Stan Rogers officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday, prior to the service.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

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

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08/09/2026

Rev. David G. Simmons

The Reverend David G. Simmons, age 74, of Hogansville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.

Rev. Simmons was born October 26, 1951, in Griffin, son of the late Bill and Rebecca Daniel Simmons. A 1969 graduate of Griffin High School, he had lived in Hogansville for 45 years, was associate pastor of Lighthouse Tabernacle of Jesus Christ, was an evangelist, and had traveled to many parts of the United States to preach the gospel. He embodied what it means to be a Christian. He was gifted with an incredible mind that he used not only to study the word of God but to retain the scripture with an ability to recall individual verses and also quote entire chapters. He recorded two studio albums and wrote many songs. David loved American history, maintained a large collection of books and artifacts related to history, and could quote many facts about battles and equipment used during World War Two.

Survivors include his sisters, Dianne Locke (Ronnie) of Griffin, Dale Morris (Wayne) of Willamson; and nephews, Michael Morris, Brandon Locke, and Blake Locke, all of Griffin.

The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, at the Lighthouse Tabernacle of Jesus Christ. The Reverend Robert Longshore and the Reverend Timothy Longshore will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, prior to the service.

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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08/09/2026

Jo Ann Massengale

Mrs. Jo Ann Massengale, age 85, of Hogansville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mrs. Massengale was born March 21, 1941, in Thomaston, daughter of the late C. O. “Slim” Peaden and Sue Webb Peaden. A graduate of Hogansville High School, she earned her Bachelors, Masters, and Specialist degrees from the State University of West Georgia and served as an educator in Hogansville for 35 years. She taught at Hogansville High School, Hogansville Middle School, and Hogansville Elementary School prior to her retirement and then served as a substitute teacher for many years. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir, was a member of Hogansville Pilot Club, and served as a volunteer for God’s Bread Basket in Hogansville.

Survivors include her son and daughter in-law, Cal and Darlene Massengale of Senoia; grandson, John Cal Massengale of Senoia; and sisters and brothers in-law, Margie Douglas Brewer, Becky and Parker Hanson all of Grantville, and Charlene and Buddy Vaughan of Fayetteville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Calvin Massengale and her son, Cliff Massengale.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 11, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Reverend Terry Rainwater will officiate and interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, August 10.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to God’s Bread Basket, P. O. Box 161, Hogansville, GA 30230.

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08/08/2026

The Funeral service For Ms. Jennifer Rose Hillyer was held Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home.

08/08/2026

Jody Elizabeth Thomas

JODY E. THOMAS

Mrs. Jody Elizabeth Thomas, age 50 of Grantville, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at her home.

Jody was born July 21, 1976, in Griffin. She lived in Newnan for 20 years before making her home in Grantville 14 years ago and attended Spirit Filled Ministries in Hogansville. Jody had a house cleaning service for many years in the Newnan-Peachtree City area and loved her jewelry.

Survivors include her sons, Maximus (Geordan) Cox of Manchester and Blade (Brittany) Cox of Newnan; grandson, Joseph Cox; her mother, Katie Chambers; brother, Chuck Thomas, both of Griffin; and her boyfriend, Tim Origer of Grantville. Jody was preceded in death by her father, Robert Arthur Thomas.

A memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 12, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville with the Pastor Terry Smay.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:30 until 10 Wednesday morning.

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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08/07/2026

Charles Scott Harris

MR. CHARLES SCOTT HARRIS

Mr. Scott Harris, 63, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mr. Harris was born July 3, 1963, in Newnan, son of the late Raymond Bruce and Mary Kate Slayton Harris. Mr. Harris was a lifelong resident of Grantville and formally worked as a plumber for Len Harper Plumbing for several years. He enjoyed fishing, driving his scooter, and working on his lawnmower. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Angela Eley Harris; son, Chris Harris of Grantville; daughter, Kerri Carroll of Franklin; sister, Deanne Clark of Franklin; and 8 grandchildren, Abby Jo, James, Haylee, Naomi, Kaitilynn, Danyale, Pyper, and Jayda. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his son, James Scott Harris; sister, Lynn Richardson; brother, James Harris; niece, Michele Clark; and nephew K T Clark.

The family will host a memorial service at a later date.

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

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08/07/2026

Gayron Roger Crews

Mr. Gayron Roger Crews, affectionately known as “Slim”, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the age of 87. A former longtime resident of Peachtree Corners, GA, he was most recently a resident of Magnolia Estates in Elberton, GA.

Born at home in Greenville, GA on October 7, 1938, he was a son of the late Harvey Monroe Crews, Sr. and Ida Mae Bunn Crews. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 53 years, Carolyn Marie Robinson Crews; and siblings: Robert Crews, Harvey Crews, Jr., Mattie Washington, Floyd Crews, Cecil Crews, and Charlie Crews.

A 1958 graduate of Greenville High School, Gayron moved to Atlanta right after graduation. He was a lighting salesman having worked at Ace Lighting for nearly 40 years, and served in the Georgia National Guard Reserves. Gayron never met a stranger and was loved by all. A former member of the Elbert County Fish & Game Club, he and Carolyn enjoyed spending time on Clarks Hill Lake.

Gayron is survived by special nieces and nephews: Mia and Kyle Parham, Megan Durham, and O.T. and Lynne Washington, Tommy and Laura Crews, Terry Crews, and Cheryl and Rodney Thompson; sisters-in-law: Lisa Richardson and Freda Stratton, and generations of other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services celebrating Gayron’s life will be conducted on Tuesday, August 11, at 2:00p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home in Elberton. Interment, alongside his beloved Carolyn, will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Gayron Roger Crews.

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08/04/2026

Elizabeth Ann Rowe

ELIZABETH ANN ROWE

Ms. Elizabeth Ann Rowe, age 92 of Cisco, Georgia, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her son's home in Tunnel Hill, Georgia.

Born March 23, 1934, in Luthersville, Georgia, Ms. Rowe was the daughter of the late Oliver Durwood Rowe and the late Emma Annie Caldwell Rowe. She was a resident of Cisco for 53 years and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Chatsworth. An avid gardener, Ms. Rowe enjoyed her vegetable garden and loved her flowers. She was known as a rockhound, a talented seamstress, and canned the vegetables from her garden every year.

Survivors include her son, Billy Byrd, Jr., of Tunnel Hill; daughter, Rebecca Ann Snodgrass and her husband, William Hill Snodgrass, III, of Chattanooga, TN; 2 grandchildren, Gabriel Shawn Byrd and Rachel Elizabeth Snodgrass; sisters, Carol Helton of Clayton, Janice Murray of Eufaula, AL, and June Layton of FL; and her brother, Doug Rowe of Newnan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter in-law, Betty Byrd; sister, Claudine Murphy; brother-in-law, James "Todie" Edward Murphy; brother, James William Rowe; and sister in-law, Brenda Rowe.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 6, at the graveside in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Brandon Pickens minister of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating.

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

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08/02/2026

Jennifer Rose Hillyer

Miss Jennifer Rose Hillyer, age 38, of the Lone Oak Community of Meriwether County, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2026, surrounded by family at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Jennifer was born November 8, 1987, and lived her entire life in Lone Oak. She was a graduate of the former West Georgia Christian Academy in LaGrange and went on to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education from West Georgia Technical College. She worked at the Early Learning Center at LaFayette Christian School until her health issues prevented her from working.

She was a lifelong member of Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Church in Lone Oak and had a strong Christian faith that guided her throughout her life. She loved taking care of others even though she often needed care herself. Jennifer was the eldest of the children in the family and was often referred to as “Mother Jennifer” because she was always trying to tend to the younger kids. She was a rule follower and tried to keep the younger kids in line.

Her passion was cooking. She loved providing food for family, friends, and church events. From the age of 10, she was asking for cooking items for Christmas instead of toys. She was an organizer and list maker who loved organizing family gatherings and other activities.

She suffered from many medical issues that limited her activities, but she always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude. She rarely showed the world the struggles she dealt with.

Survivors include her parents, Elaine and Gary Hillyer; maternal grandmother, Rosemary Medford, all of Lone Oak; maternal uncle, Mike Medford (Becky) of LaGrange; paternal aunts, Kathy Holt (Dave) and Patsy Hillyer, of NC, Sue Bean (John) of TN, Jeanette Barefoot (Larry) of SC; paternal uncles, Don Hillyer (Diane) of FL, Bob Hillyer (Debbie) and Jim Hillyer (Mari) of MI, Ed Hillyer (Cindy) of NC; great-aunt, Loretta Saucier of LaGrange and great-uncle, Marshall Lee (Marcia) of Milledgeville; god-daughter, Jayden Sawyer; and many other family members, including special cousins, Mandy Sawyer, Rachel Saucier, and Sarah Key. Jennifer was preceded in death by her sister, Miranda Hillyer; maternal grandfather, Erwin Medford; and paternal grandmother, Shirley Hillyer.

A memorial service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, in the Chapel of Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville. The Reverend Sean Kilpatrick and the Reverend Winston Skinner will officiate and interment will be in Allen-Lee Memorial United Methodist Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Saturday, prior to the service.

Jennifer organized and coordinated the Allen-Lee Food Pantry, which helps struggling Meriwether County residents with much needed food.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Allen-Lee Food Pantry. Checks may be made payable to Allen-Lee United Methodist Women, noting the gift is for the Food Pantry, and mailed to Peggy Parker, 4201 Keith Rd., Hogansville, GA 30230.

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07/26/2026

Esther Stitcher Bolt

Mrs. Esther Stitcher Bolt, age 72, of Five Points, AL, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home.

Mrs. Bolt was born May 10, 1954, in LaGrange, daughter of the late Homer Buford Stitcher, Sr. and Betty Ruth Koonce Stitcher. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church in LaGrange and was employed as a manager for Shoney’s Restaurants for many years. She is remembered as a loving homemaker, mother, and grandmother who loved cooking and enjoyed preparing food for large family get-togethers.

Survivors include her sons, John Marlin Bolt (Amy) of Georgianna, AL, Rockey Bolt (Misty) of Five Points, AL, Johnny Buford Bolt (Jennifer) of Lanett, AL; grandchildren, Cody Lee Bolt (Amanda), Destinee Bolt (Trevor), Corey Ray Bolt (Randallyn), Chasity Woodworth (Jacob), Hannah Bolt (Matt), Austin Bolt (Sierra), Leighanne Horton (Riley), Deanne Horton (Ethan), D J Bolt; great-grandchildren, Emily Bolt, Jacob Brewer, Hayden Bolt, Raylynn Bolt, Ryder Bolt, Payton Woodworth, Harden Bolt, Oaklyn Bolt; sister, Tammy Johnston (Thyrone) of McDonough; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her paren

ts, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert E. Stitcher and H. B. Stitcher, Jr.; and a special niece, Tiffany McKeen.

The funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, at the graveside in Hillview East Cemetery in LaGrange, with the Reverend Doug Bingham and the Reverend Buster Dockins officiating

The family will receive friends at Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

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

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