Obituaries

Mar 21, 2026

Mr. Jere Leon Allen "Pa-Pa", age 73, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Jere was born on Friday, September 19, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Olen Harris and V. Esther Martin Allen.  He loved fishing and hunting and was always helping someone in need.  He was a fantastic carpenter and could build a mansion out of...

Mar 18, 2026

Edward Eugene Turner Sr., known lovingly as Gene, passed away peacefully March 18, 2026 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia, after a very brief illness. Born on January 6, 1941, in Pike County, Georgia, to the late Hoke Smith Turner and Mary Ella Ogletree Turner, Gene lived a life defined by faith, family, and unwavering service to...

Mar 15, 2026

Mr. Martin Daniel "Danny" Jenkins, age 75, of Flovilla, Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Danny was born on Friday, March 24, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Lloyd Harold Jenkins and the late Dorothy Irene Maples Jenkins. Along with his parents he...

Mar 11, 2026

Mrs. Mary Rene "Nene" Chamblee , age, 72 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Nene was born on Monday, July 28, 1953, in Cummings, Georgia to the late Crafton Martin and the late Wynell Goldielle Whitmire Martin. Along with her parents,...

Mar 8, 2026

Mr. Jessie Victor "Vic" James, age 83, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Vic was born on Monday, January 25, 1943, in Jackson, Georgia to the late Wallace Jackson James and the late Lila Wright Strawn James. Along with his parents he...

Mar 4, 2026

Ms. Birdie Antionette Harris Gordy , age, 92 of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Birdie was born on Tuesday, May 2, 1933, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Flourney Harris and the late Bertha Banks Harris. Along with her parents, she...

Mar 4, 2026

Mr. Stephen Wade O'Pry, age 52, of Barnesville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Stephen was born on Monday, August 6, 1973, in Griffin, Georgia to the late Mr. Terry Lee O'Pry and Mrs. Sharon Reeves O'Pry. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by...

Feb 26, 2026

Mr. James Carlton "Bugs" Ingram, age 71, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026.

"Bugs" was born on Friday, December 17, 1954, in Griffin, Georgia to the late George Emory Ingram and the late Lexie Nona James Ingram. He is preceded in death...

Feb 25, 2026

Mr. Ken Ashley Lunsford, age 66, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Ken was born on Friday, October 2, 1959, in Covington, Georgia to the late Sylvester "Ves" Lunsford and the late Martha Belle Pickett Lunsford. He retired from Butts County. Ken...

Feb 24, 2026

Mr. Robert "Bob" William Young, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Dawn Clark; son, Justin Robert Young; grandchildren, Kelsey Young, Kristian Young, Bryton Young, Ellie Young, Miles Young; great-grandchild, Nova Hurst; fur son (dog), Buddy Young....

Feb 14, 2026

Mr. Jimmy "Jim" Lee Smith, age 82, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home following a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was surrounded by loved ones including his devoted wife, Lynda Snyder Smith, to whom he was married for...

Feb 14, 2026

Mrs. Tonia "Renee" Dugan , age, 53 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Renee was born on Wednesday, April 26, 1972, in Lanete, Alabama to the late Luther Emmitt Weldon and Barbara Ann Willoughby Hanley. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 13, 2026

Feb 13, 2026

Mrs. Marie Goodwin Fendley, age 83, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.

Marie was born on Thursday, November 19, 1942, in Lynn Haven, Florida to the late Albert Goodwin and the late Jennie Morris Mills. Along with her parents, she is preceded...

Feb 13, 2026

Ms. Shirley Ann Smith , age, 69 of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on Friday, October 12, 1956, in Barnesville, Georgia to the late John "Buck" Malvin Smith and the late Edna Elizabeth McMahon Smith. Along with her...

Feb 9, 2026

Mrs. Beverly Louise Cooper Whatley, age 91, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Beverly was born on Thursday, November 29, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Edward Cooper and the late Virginia Jenkins Cooper. Along with her parents, she is...

Feb 8, 2026

Mr. William Christopher "Chris" Stewart, age 62, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, February 8th, 2026.

Chris was born on Thursday, August 8, 1963, in Griffin, GA on August 8th, 1963, to the late William Alfred Stewart and the late Mary Sue Fuller.

Survivors...

Feb 7, 2026

Mrs. Danielle Monet Hill , age, 65 of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Danielle was born on Wednesday, May 18, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William Graham Mullen and the late Marie Hudgins Mullen. Along with her parents, she is...

Feb 5, 2026

Mrs. Katherine Lynne Boyer Bray, age 71, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St, Mary's Hospital in Athens, Georgia.

Kathy was born on Sunday, October 3, 1954, in Sparta, Georgia, to the late Robert Woodfin Boyer and the late Francis...

Feb 2, 2026

Ms. Emma Frances Foster, age 88, of Locust Grove, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Frances was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1937, in Locust Grove, Georgia to the late Milbon Roy Foster and the late Mary Rebecca McClendon...