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Melvin Thomas "Tommy" Bailey

Melvin Thomas "Tommy" Bailey

Sep 20, 2026

Mr. Melvin Thomas “Tommy” Bailey, age 78, of Flovilla, Georgia, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Tommy was born on Sunday, October 12, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Marion Thomas Bailey and the late Virginia Louise Hudson Bailey. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Peggy Gerald and Lynn Gaddy. Tommy proudly served in...

Jonathan Blane Parker

Jonathan Blane Parker

2026

Mr. Jonathan Blane Parker, age 35, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Blane was born on Thursday, August 8, 1991, in Thomaston, Georgia, to Timothy Blane Parker and Melissa Lynn Marable Parker. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Willis Rainey Marable, Peggy Marable, Roy Parker, Lillian Parker, uncle, Jeff Marable.

Blane...

Pauline Patrick West

Pauline Patrick West

2026

Ms. Pauline Patrick West, age 98, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Pauline was born on Wednesday, June 27, 1928, McRae, Georgia, to the late Aaron Austin Patrick and the late Grace Lee Pipkin Patrick. In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Richard West, grandson, Bryon...

Juanita Compton Medley

Juanita Compton Medley

Sep 28, 2026

Juanita Compton Medley, lovingly known as Nita, age 87, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026.

Nita was born on Monday, November 21, 1938, in Athens, Georgia to the late Thomas Dorsey Compton and the late Willie Mae Taylor Compton. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Medley; previous husband, Jay Spivey;...

Gloria Ann King

Gloria Ann King

Sep 25, 2026

Ms. Gloria Ann Moss King, age 86, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026.

Gloria was born on Sunday, May 5, 1940 in Jackson, Georgia to the late W. J. Moss and Lois Fogg. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Tony Dodson King.

Gloria was a loving mother that loved and cared deeply for...

Ryker James Sampson

Ryker James Sampson

Sep 25, 2026

2 Samuel 12:23 (KJV) “I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me”

We will see you again. Dad and Mom love you.

Ryker James Sampson, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026.

Ryker was born on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Macon, Georgia to Reba and Cameron Sampson. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jay...

Edith Faye Hall

Edith Faye Hall

Sep 22, 2026

Mrs. Edith Faye Hand Hall, age 87, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Edith was born on Sunday, November 27, 1938, in Fayetteville, Georgia to the late Julian Cecil Hand and the late Alberta Huckabee Hand. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Hall Sr; son, Mark Hall; brothers, Cecil Hand...

Kenneth "Ken" Robinson Wagers, Jr.

Kenneth "Ken" Robinson Wagers, Jr.

Sep 21, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Robinson “Ken” Wagers, Jr, age 82, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Ken was born on Wednesday, January 5, 1944, in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Kenneth Robinson Wagers Sr. and the late Lucy Barkley Wagers. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sister and brother-in-law, Martha...

Paula Gayle New

Paula Gayle New

Sep 20, 2026

Mrs. Paula Gayle New, age 82, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Paula was born on Tuesday, March 21, 1944, in Newport News, Virginia to the late Paul C. Flanders and Virginia Adeline Lohr Flanders. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Joe New. Shortly after her birth, her family relocated to...

Joan Wynnell McMichael

Joan Wynnell McMichael

Sep 18, 2026

Mrs. Joan Wynnell McMichael, 85, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Wynnell was born on Thursday, February 13,1941, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Howard Edward Carver and the late Eleanor Willie Wynn Carver. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lamar McMcMichael; brother, Jimmy Carver; sister-in-law, Martha Jo Carver; and great-grandson,...

Dennis Edward Bledsoe

Dennis Edward Bledsoe

Sep 18, 2026

Mr. Dennis Edward Bledsoe, age 58, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026.

Dennis was born on Thursday, September 5, 1968 in Washington, Indiana to the late Billy Gene Bledsoe and Norma Catherine Lannan. Along with his father, Dennis is preceded in death by his siblings; Steve Bledsoe and Dana Bledsoe.

Dennis was an avid hunter. He enjoyed fishing, traveling...

Audrey Elizabeth Harkness

Audrey Elizabeth Harkness

Sep 12, 2026

Ms. Audrey Elizabeth Harkness, born on Tuesday, September 21, 1999, at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin Georgia, passed away, at age 26, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, on the family farm in Jackson, Georgia.

Audrey graduated from Jackson High School in May of 2018 and LaGrange College in May of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in art and design. She worked...

Lawrence "Larry" W. Greene

Lawrence "Larry" W. Greene

Sep 11, 2026

Lawrence W. “Larry” Greene, 82, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 24, 1944, to Lorraine (Rempert) Greene and Edward F. Greene.

Larry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time on the water. He especially enjoyed sharing those activities with his family and, when they were...

Mildred Irene Corley

Mildred Irene Corley

Sep 8, 2026

Ms. Mildred Irene Faulkner Corley, age 81, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Mildred was born on Friday, December 29, 1944, Barnesville, Georgia, to the late John William Faulkner and the late Martha Johnson. In addition to her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, James Merrill Corley, and her...

Alvin Earl "Al" Sanders

Alvin Earl "Al" Sanders

Aug 26, 2026

Mr. Alvin Earl “Al” Sanders, Jr., age 84, of Barnesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Al was born on Sunday, March 01, 1942, in Charleston, South Carolina, to the late Alvin Earl Sanders, Sr. and the late Grace Elizabeth Sullivan Sanders. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother,...

James Stephen "Steve" Henley

James Stephen "Steve" Henley

Aug 22, 2026

Mr. James Stephen “Steve” Henley, age 74, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Steve was born on Thursday, May 15, 1952, in Perry, Georgia to the late Gilbert Stephens Henley and the late Eugenia Elizabeth Henley. He was a member of Rock Springs Church. Some of his hobbies included making paracord bracelets, photography, and woodworking. He was...

Lindsey Sammons

Lindsey Sammons

Aug 19, 2026

Ms. Lindsey Sammons, age 31, of Guyton, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Lindsey was born on Wednesday, February 15, 1995, in Montgomery, Alabama to Eric Kenneth Sammons and Lori Jene’ Tingle Mitchell. She is preceded in death by her aunt, Amanda Banks, and grandfather, Riley Tingle.

Lindsey was a loving mother, daughter, sister and granddaughter. She was a great...

Melba Sue Smith Ethridge

Melba Sue Smith Ethridge

2026

 Melba “Sue” Smith Ethridge, 88 of Greenville, South Carolina area, passed away peacefully on, August 13, 2026, in Easley South Carolina.

Sue was born on, November 8, 1937, in, Georgia to the late Robert Glen Smith and the late Christine Lee Smith.

She spent her early years in Barnesville, Georgia, where she grew up and began building the life and relationships that...

Elizabeth Hart King

Elizabeth Hart King

Aug 12, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Hart King, age 83, of Roselle Park, New Jersey, on August 12, 2026. Born Elizabeth Nolan in Bayonne, New Jersey, on September 26, 1942, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Vincent Thomas Nolan and Constance Hart Nolan. She was previously married to John O’Connor and later to Dennis...

Ladyne (Deanie) Mae Millican

Ladyne (Deanie) Mae Millican

Aug 12, 2026

Ladyne (Deanie) Mae (Reinholt - Bigley) Millican (88) passed away August 12, 2026, in Jackson, Georgia after a brief illness.

She was born on October 1, 1937, in Monterey, Indiana to Ted and Hope Reinholt. She married David Bigley in 1957 and moved to Bigley's Orchard in Culver, Indiana where she lived and worked until 1977 when she moved to Jackson...

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