Every week, The Henry County Times publishes submitted obituaries and death notices of Henry County citizens.

Vickie Lynn Walker

  Vickie Lynn Walker, age 61, of Locust Grove, Ga., passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019.

  A celebration of life in memory of Vickie was held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the home of Todd and Heidi Pickett in Locust Grove.  For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations,  770-914-8833. 

Luis Manuel Forbes

  Luis Manuel Forbes,  age 55 of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

  Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Clara Mae Vinson

  Clara Mae Vinson,  age 90 of Stockbridge, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

  Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

Dudley Joseph DeCastro

  Mr. Dudley Joseph DeCastro, age 93, of Dallas, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in Dallas, Ga. Mr. DeCastro was born on March 15, 1926, in Akron, Ohio, to parents, Mr. William Anthony DeCastro and Mrs. Mary Dilemmo DeCastro. Mr. DeCastro was married for 66 years to the love of his life, the late Mrs. Mildred Venarge DeCastro, until her passing in 2013. Mr. DeCastro was employed for many years as a machinist. He served in the United States Marine Corp and was a WWII veteran. Mr. DeCastro loved working with wood and making many different things out of wood. He enjoyed giving his wooden master pieces to all his friends and family. Mr. DeCastro was very talented and made the bullet proof glass for President Nixon’s limousine, he manufactured the fuel hose for the first NASA space shuttle as well as the moving walkways out front of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. He always had a joke and enjoyed playing cards. Mr. DeCastro was very dedicated to his children and was devoted to the love of his life, his wife, until her passing. He loved spending quality time with his friends and family and will be fondly remem- bered by everyone who had the pleasure in knowing him. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. DeCastro was preceded in death by granddaughter, Tammy Ann DeCastro, grandson, Chris Jeanneret, son-in-law, Robert Jeanneret, brothers, William De- Castro, Pat DeCastro, Frank DeCastro and Tommy DeCastro.

  Mr. DeCastro is survived by his children, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley A. (Louise) DeCastro, Mrs. Doreen Jeanneret, Mrs. Vicki (JR) Keirns, Mr. Ronald DeCastro and Mrs. Margie (Robert) Duesenberry; sister, Mrs. Margaret Barber; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.  Many other relatives and close friends also survive.

  Catholic Mass was held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Akron, Ohio. Interment followed at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron, Ohio. The family received friends on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home in Dallas, Ga., and on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home in Akron, Ohio. Please join the family in honoring his life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome. com to sign the register book and share a memory. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dudley Joseph DeCastro.

Myrna Craig Sowell

  Mrs. Myrna Craig Sowell, age 82, of McDonough, Ga., passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

  A funeral service was held in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home on Saturday, September 14, 2019 with Rev. Gary Boggs officiating. Burial followed at Philadelphia United Methodist Church cemetery. For those who wish to leave condolences, visit www.haistenfunerals.com. Haisten Funerals and Cremations,  770-914-8833. 

Shirlyn Whiten

  Shirlyn Whiten,  age 86 of McDonough, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

  Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

William Francis Pristavec

  William Francis Pristavec, age 76, of Stockbridge, Ga., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

  Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.

 Frances Summerlin Gilbert

  Frances Summerlin Gilbert, age 90, of McDonough, Ga., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

  Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannonclevelandfunerals.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.