Nicholas Ryan Smarr and Jody Smith - Law Enforcement Fatalities - Americus, Georgia

A terrible tragedy has occurred in Georgia. 

Police Officer Nicholas Smarr, age 25, died in the line of duty on December 7, 2016, at a hospital in Americus, Georgia. 

Nicholas was known as Nick to his friends and family.

Public Safety Officer Jody Smith, age 26, died in the line of duty on December 8, 2016, at a hospital in Macon, Georgia. 

Jody Smith (L); Nick Smarr (R)

Officer Smarr was a member of the Americus Police Department. He had 1 year of service. He had prior service with other law enforcement agencies.

Officer Smith was a member of the Georgia Southwestern University Department of Public Safety, located in Americus Georgia. He had been with the Department for 4 months. He had previously served with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office and Plains Police Department.

Americus is a city of just over 17,000 and is 75 miles southwest of Macon, Georgia.

After 9:30 a.m., on December 7, 2016, Officer Smarr was called out to a domestic disturbance incident at an apartment complex near the University. Officer Smith responded to a request for back-up.

As they arrived at the apartment an armed male, Minguell Lembrick, age 32, approached them and started shooting. Both officers were struck down.

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Nick and
for Jody and for those
who have lost them. 

The shooter's name has also been reported as being Minquell Lembrick.

Nicholas was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he died of his injuries.

Jody was flown to a hospital in Macon where, tragically, the next day he died of his injuries.

The male shooter fled the scene. His body was found by SWAT team officers on December 8, 2016, at a local residence. He had committed suicide. He had a very lengthy prior criminal history.

Nick and Jody had both graduated from Americus-Sumter High School in 2009 and went on to the police academy together and became police officers. They were best friends. Loved ones describe them as being like brothers. 

Both Nick and Jody had fiancées who they intended to marry in 2017. 

Oceans of tears have been shed for these two men. 

The law enforcement comrades of Nicholas Ryan Smarr and of Jody Smith are in mourning over the deaths of their young brothers. They will be forever remembered.

Nick's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned. He will be forever missed.

Jody's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned. He will be forever missed.

Thank you for your service to the community, Nick and Jody. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Nicholas is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray that Jody is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Michael Curry - Firefighter Fatality - Savannah, Georgia

Master Firefighter Michael Curry, age 42, died in the line of duty on November 19, 2016, at a hospital in Savannah, Georgia. 

Michael Curry

Master Firefighter Curry was a member of Savannah Fire and Emergency Services. He was a technical rescue operator with the Department and had 13 years of service.  

Late in the afternoon, a ramp to a ferry boarding dock suddenly collapsed. Dozens of people fell into the Savannah River. Michael was one of the firefighters who helped to rescue these people. 

During the rescue operation, Michael suffered a medical emergency and was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he passed away. 

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for
Michael and for those
who have lost him.

Everyone who fell into the river was rescued.

A funding site has been set up to help Michael's family with expenses.

Michael was a highly regarded Scoutmaster with the Cub Scout organization in Pooler, Georgia. 

The members of Savannah Fire and Emergency Services are in mourning over the death of their brother. Michael was a valued member of the Department. He will be forever remembered.

Michael's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was a loving father. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Michael is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother and his young son, Cole.

Thank you for your service to the community, Michael. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray that Michael is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Tim Smith - Police Officer Fatality - Eastman, Georgia

Tim Smith

Police Officer Tim Smith, age 31, died in the line of duty on August 13, 2016, at a local hospital in the area of Eastman, Georgia. 

Officer Smith was a member of the Eastman Police Department. He had two years of service. 

Eastman is a city of just under 5,000 and is about 145 miles southeast of Atlanta. 

In the evening hours Tim was responding to a call that a suspicious person was carrying a gun on a city street. 

At about 9:30 p.m., Tim located the subject on the railroad tracks nearby. The subject opened fire and shot Tim. Tim was able to return fire and to radio dispatch. 

Tim was rushed to an area hospital where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Tim and for
those who have lost him.

The subject fled the scene. Royheem Delshawn Deeds, age 24, was later arrested by law enforcement officers in Florida. 

The Eastman Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He was fair, respectful and trustworthy. He could be relied upon. He will be forever remembered.

Tim's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was one of the good guys. He was loving and was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Tim is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including but not limited to his father, Lewis Smith; his fiancée, Chelsea Clark; and his children. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Tim. 

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Tim is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Anthony Freeman - Law Enforcement Fatality - Bibb County, Georgia

Investigator Anthony Freeman, age 29, died in the line of duty on May 5, 2016, at a hospital in Macon, Georgia. 

Anthony Freeman

Investigator Freeman was a member of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. He had previously served with the Macon Police Department. He had 7 years of service in law enforcement. 

Anthony was known as "TJ" to his family and friends. 

At about 3:00 a.m., another Deputy had encountered a suspicious vehicle in an area of Macon where there had been a lot of burglaries in recent weeks. A pursuit ensued and the fleeing driver drove into Anthony Freeman's vehicle near an intersection. 

Anthony was rushed to a nearby hospital where, tragically, he died of his injuries. 

The man who drove into Anthony's vehicle, Martavious Taquan Kinder, age 24, sustained only minor injuries and is in custody. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Anthony and
for those who have lost him.

The circumstances of the accident are under investigation. 

Anthony was a narcotics investigator. He had service as a SWAT member and a K-9 officer.

Friends and comrades describe Anthony as a Deputy's Deputy. He had a sterling character and was well-liked and well-respected by his colleagues. He was a "go to" guy who played a leadership role in the department. He loved his work and loved helping others. 

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is in mourning over the death of their young brother. He will be forever remembered.

Anthony's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was a loving husband and father. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Anthony is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife, Jessica, and their two young children.

Thank you for your service to the community, TJ.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Anthony is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Marsha Johnson - the victim of a thief in Covington, Georgia

Marsha Johnson

Marsha Johnson, age 65, died on November 16, 2015, at a hospital in Covington, Georgia. 

Covington is a city located about 35 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Just before 8:00 p.m., Marsha was at a Walmart and was loading her purchases into her car. A man in another car was observed watching her. He pulled into a parking space right beside Marsha's car. 

The man grabbed Marsha's purse and threw her to the ground. He tried to flee the scene and in doing so, ran over Marsha at least four times in the process of trying to get his vehicle out of the parking spot. 

A male Good Samaritan tried to ram his vehicle into the thief's vehicle but the thief was still able to drive away.

Marsha was rushed to a nearby hospital where, tragically, she died of her injuries. 

The thief is described as a Hispanic male with a very heavy build and a goatee type beard. He was driving a 1990's light colored Honda Accord. A woman was in the passenger seat of his car.

If you have any information about this crime, you are urged to contact the Covington Police Department at 770-786-7605.  There is a $10,000. reward for information leading to the conviction of the person who killed Marsha Johnson. 

Marsha was a retired Lab Technician. Her husband had just died in April of 2015 and

Angels of God, pray for Marsha
and for those who have lost her.

she was taking care of two grandsons who were living with her. Her son is suffering from cancer. 

Marsha's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She was a grandmother with a huge heart. She was kind, generous and honorable.  She loved her family. She will be forever mourned.

Masha is survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss her.

Pray for justice for Marsha. 

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Marsha is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Kevin Toatley - Police Officer Fatality - DeKalb County, Georgia

Kevin Toatley

Police Officer Kevin Toatley died on September 19, 2015, at a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Officer Toatley was a member of the KeKalb County Police Department. He had seven years of service.

At about 12:30 a.m., Kevin was off-duty and driving home on a highway in South Fulton County when his patrol car was struck head-on by a SUV driving in the wrong direction. 

The impact caused his patrol car to burst into flames. The SUV was being driven by a woman who is not from the area. Another adult and three children were in her vehicle.  All five were injured to varying degrees. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Kevin and for
those who have lost him.

Kevin was rushed to a hospital in Atlanta where tragically he succumbed to his injuries. 

Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the accident.

The DeKalb County Police are in mourning over the death of their brother. Kevin was a well-liked and well-respected member of the Department. He will be forever remembered.

Kevin's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was a loving husband and he loved his job. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Kevin is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife, Charkeshia. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Kevin. 

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Kevin is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Hunter Kelly - U.S. Soldier killed by another soldier near Fort Stewart, Georgia

Hunter Kelly

Hunter Kelly, age 20, died sometime on August 29, 2015, at a home in Long County, Georgia.

Hunter was serving in the 3rd Infantry Division and had just been promoted to Army Specialist. He had 2 years of service with the military.

Hunter was raised in the Reno-Sparks area of Nevada. He graduated from Spanish Springs High School and then joined the military.

Family members describe Hunter as an exceptional soldier. He did what he was required to do and he did it well.

Family and friends describe Hunter as soft spoken. However, he was a driven man who excelled at everything he attempted.

Hunter loved music, and motocross racing. As a kid he was into wake boarding, snowboarding and skydiving. He was an adventurous soul.

Hunter's medals and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon.

Another soldier, Specialist Peter Petri, age 25, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct in connection with Hunter's death.

Jesus, pray for Hunter and for those
who have lost him.

Oceans of tears will be shed for Hunter. 

Hunter's military comrades are in mourning over the death of their very young brother. He served his country with honor. He will be forever remembered.

Hunter's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He was just a kid.  He was just starting out in life. He will be forever mourned.

Hunter is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to America, Hunter.

Pray for justice for Hunter.

Pray for all who die young. They barely had a chance to live.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Hunter is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Enrique Delos-Reyes - a store clerk killed in Woodstock, Georgia

Enrique Delos-Reyes, age 20, died on May 21, 2015, at hospital in Marietta, Georgia. 

Enrique Delos-Reyes

On May 20, 2015, Enrique was working the evening shift at a smoke shop located on a highway near Woodstock, Georgia. 

At about 11:45 p.m., the Police responded to a call regarding a robbery at that location. 

A friend of Enrique's drove up to the store to help him close down the shop when two men followed him in and tried to rob the place. 

Enrique was shot once and was transported to the hospital where tragically he died of his injuries. 

The suspects are described as black men of average height. One suspect also has a thick build. They allegedly left the store in a grey, four-door BMW that had a dealer's tag. 

A similar robbery occurred the day before at another smoke shop in Kennesaw and the vehicle spotted at that store was also a grey four-door BMW. 

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS or 404-577-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

Mary, pray for Enrique and for
those who have lost him.

We put this question to the thieves who killed Enrique: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

Enrique's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Enrique is survived by many loving friends and family members.

Pray for justice for Enrique. 

Pray for all who go to work and who die there.

Pray for all who die young. They barely had a chance to live.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Enrique is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Randy Parker - a Firefighter fatality in Macon, Georgia

Lieutenant Randy Parker, age 46, died in the line of duty on February 11, 2015, at a hospital in Macon, Georgia.

Randy Parker

Lt. Parker was a member of the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department. He had 25 years of service. He worked out of Station 7. 

Just before 6:00 p.m. a fire broke out at a single story brick house in south Macon. The residents of the house escaped. 

Randy was one of the responding firefighters. Firefighters were inside the front door when the floor collapsed and several firefighters fell into the basement.

Randy died of smoke inhalation and burns.  Five other firefighters were injured during the incident. 

Randy was a native of Bossier City, Louisiana.  

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He is described as a good man, a strong man and a brave man who did his best. He was a team player and he had a sense of humor. He will be forever remembered.

Friends stated that Randy had been through a lot of personal difficulty.  In the early

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Randy
and for those who have
lost him

1990's he had been severely injured when he was struck by a vehicle while jogging. In 2000 his former wife was killed in a car accident.

Randy's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He will be forever mourned.

Randy is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife, Sandie and his sons, Andrew and Chandler.

Thank you for your service, Randy. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Randy is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Eddie Hamilton - a Good Samaritan in DeKalb County, Georgia

Eddie Hamilton

On September 1st, 2014, just before 8:00 a.m., Eddie Hamilton, a resident of DeKalb County, Georgia, noticed that the home of one of his neighbors was on fire.

He heard kids screaming at a window and was able to bust it out and pull a 2 year old boy and a 10 year old girl to safety.

But one 17 year old boy was still inside. Eddie entered the house which was full of smoke from ceiling to floor. He could barely see and could barely breathe. He ran to the window twice to get some air and then crawled back further inside the house again.

He pulled the 17 year old to the window and firefighters were able to pull the young man outside. This teenager was in critical condition at the time of this posting. The other two kids suffered only minor injuries.

Pray for these kids, that they are alright. Pray for the injured 17 year old.

God bless Eddie Hamilton. He is a Good Samaritan.

God bless all who step up and who come to the aid of others in distress. They are the true heroes of the modern era. Amen.

Frank Guinn - Firefighter - Atlanta, Georgia

Frank Guinn

Sgt. Frank Guinn, age 36, died on April 11, 2014, on a street in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Frank was a member of the Atlanta Fire Department. He was stationed at Fire Station 21. He had 9 years of service.

Frank was off-duty and was in New Orleans with his brother-in-law. The men were intending to participate in an Ironman competition being held on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

At about 10:15 a.m. on April 11, Frank and his brother-in-law, Andrew Powell, were bicycling as part of their training for the competition. A vehicle travelling behind them rammed into the cyclists. The cause of the accident is not known as of this posting.

Frank died at the scene. His brother-in-law was rushed to the hospital in serious condition.

The Atlanta Fire Department is in mourning over the death of their brother.

His family is devastated by his sudden and tragic death. He will be forever mourned.

Frank is described as a dedicated professional with an infectious spirit who was well

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for
Frank and for those
who have lost him

loved by everyone. He always had a smile on his face and kept a positive attitude. He was a devoted family man.

Frank came from Haynesville, a small town in north Louisiana. He had attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Frank and his wife, Kim, were married in 1997 and eventually moved to Atlanta, where she worked as a teacher and he took a job as an EMT and a firefighter. Frank and his wife shared a passion for running, marathons and racing.

Frank is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members, including his wife Kimberly; and his 7 year old triplet daughters.

Thank you for your service to the public, Frank.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next.

Pray that Frank is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Dahyabhai "DK" Chaudhari - Gas Station Clerk murdered in Dalton, Georgia

DK Chaudhari

Dahyabhai Chaudhari, age 37, died on March 9 or 10, 2014, at a convenience store/gas station in Dalton, Georgia.

He was known as "DK" to his family and friends.

Time frames are unclear as of this posting, but late on the night of Sunday, March 9, Police responded to a call for assistance and found Dahyabhai dead on the floor. He had been stabbed in the back. It has been reported that his mouth and eyes had been duct-taped.

Only a small sum of cash and a handful of lottery tickets had

Skyy Mims

been stolen in the robbery/murder.

Skyy Mims, age 21, of Detroit, has been arrested in connection with this murder. She had a stolen car in her possession at the time of her arrest.

Skyy Mims supposedly had dreams of being a model and a rap singer.

It is not known if this woman knew Dahyabhai before this murder.  It has been reported that she did not know him but this is not confirmed.

DK was born in Badpura, India. He emigrated to the States to better his life.

DK is described as a friendly man who was always smiling and pleasant to customers.

DK's family are devastated and heartbroken over his senseless and tragic death. He

Pray for DK

will be forever mourned.

He is survived by many loving friends and relatives including two brothers in India.

Pray for all who go to work and who die there.

God save us from the thieves and the freaks. They are killing us, Father. 

Pray that DK is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Xavier Arnold - A robbery victim in Atlanta, Georgia

Xavier

Xavier Arnold, age 21, died on December 26, 2013, at a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Around 5:30 p.m. on December 26, Xavier and his girlfriend and a male friend were walking on a bicycle trail in the Kirkwood area of Atlanta. They wanted to take photos of some of the grafitti on the trail. They were approached by two young men (maybe teenagers) who were looking to pick a fight and then attempted to rob them.

Shots were fired and and Xavier was shot in the head and his male friend was shot in the leg. Both men were transported to a local hospital but Xavier tragically passed away.

A reward of up to $5,000.00 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Anonymous tips can be phoned in to 404-577-8477 or submitted online at crimestoppersatlanta.com.

Xavier graduated from Chamblee High School in 2010. He later enrolled in the Savannah College of Art and Design and enlisted in the Army Reserves, where he worked as an engineer.

Xavier had recently moved to Atlanta from Savannah, where he was attending school,

Angels of God, pray for Xavier

and planned to attend classes at the Atlanta campus. He was working at a bar in the Kirkwood area. Co-workers there describe him as friendly and always smiling.

Friends said that Xavier was striving to make something of himself. He loved life. He had great artistic ability. He always walked around with a drawing pad.

Xavier is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his mother and his girlfriend.

Pray for all who die at age 21. They barely had a chance to live.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father.

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth stealing away life.

Pray that Xavier is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.