Obituaries

May 1, 2026

Mrs. Nancy Ruth Turner Bush, age, 79 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026at Hope Memory Care in Fayetteville Georgia.

Nancy was born on Sunday, July 7, 1946, in Chamblee, Georgia to the late Edward Turner and the late Ruby Rowland Turner. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Judy and Helen; brother,...

Apr 30, 2026

Rickey Alan Kendrick, Sr., age 72, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Rickey was born on Friday, June 5, 1953, in Tacoma, Washington to the late Alfred S. Kendrick and the late Betty J. Cobb Kendrick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Kendrick; brother, Tommy Kendrick. Rickey was a proud Veteran of the United...

Apr 30, 2026

Ralph Larry Henderson, Jr., was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after a lengthy illness.

Larry was born on Thursday, June 17, 1948, in Palatka, Florida to the late Ralph and Lucille Henderson. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Henderson and David Henderson; sisters, Iris Rayl, Carolyn O’Neil, and Joyce Boddie. Larry was a...

2026

Roland Kareem “TJ” Taylor, Jr, 24, of McDonough, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

TJ was born on Saturday, February 23, 2002, in Griffin, Georgia to Jenny Bateman and Kareem Taylor. He worked for Whataburger and was a 2020 Jackson High School graduate. TJ was a father to three wonderful children that he loved very much. When he wasn’t...

Apr 29, 2026

Mr. Jackie Junior Sawyer, Sr. age, 79 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Jackie was born on Wednesday, June 25, 1946, in Webb City, Missouri, to the late Jack Clifford Sawyer and the late Evelyn Louise Rickey Sawyer. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, John...

2026

Robert Andrew Young, Sr., age 79, of Jenkinsburg, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.

He was born on Sunday, June 9, 1946, in White County, Tennessee. Robert lived a life defined by faith, hard work, and devotion to his family. He was married to the love of his life, Belinda Young, for 59 wonderful years – a testament to...

2026

Mr. Matt Ransom “Randy” Ward III, age 59, of Flovilla, Georgia, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Randy was born on Wednesday, February 15, 1967, in Rockledge, Florida to the late Matt Ransom Ward Jr and the late Easter Wilkerson Ward. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, John Ward. Randy served proudly in the United...

2026

James Albert Joe Lummus, 58, of Jackson, Georgia passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

James was born on Sunday, June 4, 1967, to the late Robert James Lummus and Lola Faye Price Lummus in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He was a man of faith, being a devoted Christian and a man that loved...

2026

Mr. John David Ross, age 69, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026.

David was born on Wednesday, July 25, 1956, in Macon, Georgia to the late John J. Ross and the late Betty Hardison Ross. He worked for Colonial Pipeline and was a good businessman. David was owner of a pharmacy and an insurance company named David Ross...

2026

Mr. Frank Wayne Clement, age 78, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026.

Frank was born on Saturday, October 11, 1947, in Griffin, Georgia to the late Frank Clement and Gladys Wheeler. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Gladys Clement; as well as several siblings.

Frank is survived by his son, Richard Clement (Patrice); grandchildren, Arianna...

2026

Mrs. Debra Ann Belcher Huber, age 64, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Debra was born on Wednesday, December 29, 1961, in Scarbro, West Virginia to the late Enoch Aster Belcher and the late Rose Marie Hopson Belcher. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Pluma Belcher; and brothers, Roger Belcher, Rickey...

2026

Mrs. Tami Lynn Hardy Whitaker, age 61, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Tami was born Monday, October 12, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Randy Hardy and Cherry Moore Thomas. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. Tami was a former special needs teacher with Stark Elementary and loved children. She enjoyed planning...

2026

Dennis Clarence Ward, 84, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at his home in Jackson, Georgia. After several years of navigating health challenges, he spent his final moments in his favorite chair.

Early Life and Education

Born on July 23, 1941, Dennis was a native of Harrison, Maine, and the son of the late Norman Freedom Ward and Celia Witham Ward....

Apr 4, 2026

Ms. Margie Williams , age, 79 of Jackson, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Margie was born on Monday, April 3, 1957, in Graham, Georgia to the late Reno Carter and the late Juanita Crosby Carter. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her son,...

Apr 4, 2026

Mrs. Paulette Barnes Bunn , age, 83 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Paulette was born on Monday, August 17, 1942, in Locust Grove, Georgia to the late Otis Howell Barnes and the late Deryl Mariee McEachern. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Apr 2, 2026

Mrs. Charlotte Ann O'Neal Foster, age 87, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Charlotte was born on Sunday, January 8, 1939, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Cleo Welch O'Neal and the late Ruth Morris O'Neal. Along with her parents, she...

2026

Nettie Lou Strickland, age 100, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Nettie was born Wednesday, October 21, 1925, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Hugh Merrill Combee Sr. and the late Emma Torbush Combee. Nettie was born a twin and in later life became a Christian. Nettie spent much of her adult life in the restaurant business....

Apr 1, 2026

Mr. Preston Mickle, Sr., age 81, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on

Wednesday, April 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Preston was born on Monday, July 17, 1944, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Luther Mack Mickle and...

Mar 31, 2026

Ms. Dawn Marie Causer , age, 58 of Milner, Georgia, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Dawn was born on Saturday, April 29, 1967, to the late Homer J. Causer. Along with her father, she is preceded in death by her significant other of 34 years, Joseph Van-Deusen.

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Mar 22, 2026

Timothy Wayne Prickett, 64, of Forsyth, Georgia entered into the presence of his Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on Sunday, February 18, 1962, in Kokomo, Indiana, Tim has lived his life rooted in faith, family and devotion.  He loved deeply, gave freely, and...