Ralph C. Beard Jr.Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home SYLVANIA -- Ralph Cecil Beard Jr., age 72, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016, at his residence under the care of Gentiva Hospice and his loving family. Mr. Russell Lee CollinsJoiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory TWIN CITY, Ga. -- Mr. Russell Lee Collins, age 69, died at his residence under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Melvin Joseph "Frenchie" Fortin Sr.Hodges-Moore Funeral Home Melvin Joseph "Frenchie" Fortin Sr., first sergeant U.S. Army (retired), age 61, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at Candler Hospital.