Obituaries

Apr 4, 2011

Mr. Hugh Harding Kiser, age 90, of Milner passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 in a Barnesville Healthcare Facility. He was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina to the late Mr. Edward Kiser and to the late Mrs. Callie Bell Huffman Kiser. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Florrie Bell Kiser, and by his son, Mr....

Mar 30, 2011

Richard Marshall "Ricky" Watts-Lenning, age 37, of Fayetteville, GA, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1973 in College Park, GA. He was empolyed by Greene's Landscaping. Ricky loved his family. He enjoyed music, was a champion wrestler in high school and a line backer for the Fayette County Tigers. Mr. Ricky Watts-Lenning...

Mar 30, 2011

Mr. Grady "Hilton" Cauthen, Age 87, of Milner passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in a Barnesville Healthcare Facility. He was preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Mary Catherine Williams Cauthen. Mr. Cauthen was a self-employed Dairy Farmer and Contruction worker. He was a member of the Milner Baptist Church. Mr. Cauthen was a Veteran of the...

Mar 30, 2011

Mrs. Jewel Padgett Knott, age 89, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 in a Macon Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Knott was born in Batesburg, SC to the late Mr. Ruffin Padgett and the late Mrs. Cleola Gantt Padgett, but had made her home in Barnesville for a number of years. Mrs. Knott was also preceded in death...

Mar 28, 2011

Mrs. Martha Lynn Moore, age 81, of Jackson, GA, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1930 in Dalton, GA to the late William T. and Nannie Sue (Nolan) Ellis. She served in the U.S. Army. Mrs. Moore is survived by sons Patrick T. Moore, of Jackson, GA, and Michael K. Moore, of...

Mar 24, 2011

Mrs. Lillie Marie Roberts Harper, Age 81 passed away on Thursday March 24. 2011 in a Henry County Healthcare Facility. She was born to the late Mr. Virgil Roberts and to the late Mrs. Lula Roberts. She was also preceded in death by her husband Howard R. Harper. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Good...

Mar 21, 2011

Mrs. Geraldine Nicholson, age 79, of Barnesville passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011 at her Residence. Mrs. Nicholson was born in Thomaston to the late Mr. James Thomas McRanie and the late Mrs. Ruby White McRanie. She was a Home Maker and a member of the Fairview Baptist Church in Brooks. Mrs. Nicholson was preceded in death by...

Mar 20, 2011

Marjorie McClure

January 16th, 1924 - March 20th, 2011

Marjorie Moye McClure of Ormond Beach passed away peacefully at Halifax Medical Center on March 20, 2011. All who knew and loved her will greatly miss her. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Tomoka United Methodist...

Mar 20, 2011

Mr. David Ronald "Ronnie" Washington, age 62, of Jackson, GA, died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at his residence. He was born on November 5, 1948 in Griffin, GA to Leonard Gordon and Sara Ruth Cook Washington. He enjoyed fishing, antique engines and tractors, spending time with his granddaughter, Kelley, and his dog, Katie. He loved his family and friends....

Mar 15, 2011

Mrs. Helen Kersey Welch, age 99, of Jackson, GA, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Westbury Medical Care Home. She was born November 29, 1911 in Jackson to the late Ammon and Kelly Bennett Kersey. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Union Point. Mrs. Welch loved her family and enjoyed cooking and baking. Mrs. Helen Welch...

Mar 13, 2011

Mr. Colby Jackson "Jack" Clark, age 83, of Barnesville passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born to the late Mr. James Martin Clark and to the late Mrs. Cora Etta Manley Clark. He was preceded in death by 5 brother and 6 sisters. Mr. Clark was a Veteran, having served in the U.S...

Mar 13, 2011

Mr. Grady L. Petty, age 74, of Jackson , GA died Sunday March 13, 2011 at Christian Ministries. He was born July 23, 1936 in Conley, Ga to the late Joe and Sarah Peppers Petty. He loved his family and friends very much. He also loved hunting, fishing, and woodwork. Grady's CB radio handle was "Jackson Jackrabbit". Grady is...

Mar 12, 2011

Mrs. Jimmie Dean Hudgins Winkles, age 85, of Barnesville passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Winkles was born in Buford, GA to the late Mr. Melvin H. Hudgins and the late Mrs. Ida Pucket Hudgins. She was a Book Keeper and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Winkles was preceded in...

Mar 12, 2011

Mrs. Julia Renee Williams Torbert, age 91, of Barnesville passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 in a Barnesville Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Torbert was born in Butts County to the late Mr. William Oscar Williams and the late Mrs. Clara Susan Thaxton Williams. She was a retired Seamstress from the William Carter Company and a member of the First...

Mar 11, 2011

Charles Randall (Charlie) Turner, age 65, of Jackson, GA, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at Spalding Regional Medical Center. He was born April 21, 1945 in Jackson son of the late Charles Alfred and Mary Emma English Turner. He loved his family and his church and enjoyed fishing, baseball, wrestling, and people. Mr. Charlie Turner is survived by a...

Mar 7, 2011

Robert Tarpley (Tarp) George, of Jackson, GA, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at his residence. He was born October 1, 1959 in Atlanta, GA to Deanna Wilson George and the late Joe George. Tarp grew up in Marietta, GA and graduated from Wheeler High School. He attended Valdosta State College. Tarp built a successful career as an upscale home...

Mar 6, 2011

Ms. Martha Lorraine Griffin, age 78, of Lawrenceville and formerly of Barnesville, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 in a Lawrenceville Healthcare Facility. Ms. Griffin was born in Barnesville to the late Mr. Zachriah Lafayette Griffin and the late Mrs. Mary Taylor Griffin. She was a Veteran, having served 12 years in the United States Air Force. Ms. Griffin...

Mar 6, 2011

Mr. Roger Tenney, Age 75 of Barnesville passed away on Sunday March 6, 2011 at a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. He was born to the late Mr. George Tenney and to the late Mrs. Ruby Gill Tenney. He was also preceded in death by 2 sons Mr. Joel Allen Tenney and Mr. Darrel Roger Tenney. He was a production...

Mar 3, 2011

Master Christopher Lee Benion Jr. Passed away on March 3, 2011 in a Bibb County Healthcare Facility.

He is survived by his father – Christopher Lee Benion ; Mother – Crystal Oline Westfall; Brother; Eric Benion; Sisters- Cariosha and Alexis Benion- Allison Skinner- Kaytlyn Foster; Grandparents- Lethia Benion- Merilyn Franklin- Toby Westfall; Great Grandparents- Evla...

Mar 1, 2011

Mrs. Virginia Lee Nye Stephens, age 87, of Barnesville passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. Mrs. Stephens was born in Portland, Oregon to the late Mr. Cecil Lee Nye and the late Mrs. Leola Sprouls Nye, but had made her home in Barnesville for a number of years. She was an LPN for...