Obituaries

Sep 1, 2022

Mr. James L. Henry, age 83, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his home.

James was born on Thursday, March 23, 1939, in Dry Branch, Georgia, to his mother Odie Frances Yost. He was preceded in death by his mother; as well as three sisters, Donna...

Sep 1, 2022

Seth "Ray" Davidson, Sr., 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Barnesville, Georgia surrounded by his family. Ray was born on August 10, 1955, in LaGrange, Georgia, to the late Madelyn Smith Davidson and John Davidson.

He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1977. He married Carlette White on...

Aug 29, 2022

Dr. Olin Carl Dobbs, 89, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Church Home LifeSpring nursing home in Perry, GA.

Dr. Dobbs was born on December 7, 1932, in Jackson MS, to the late Olin Carl Dobbs Sr and Nina Spiers Dobbs.  In addition to his parents,...

Aug 29, 2022

Ruth Walker Washington, 92, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

A native of Pike County, Mrs. Washington was born Monday, July 29, 1930, daughter of the late Minnie Tyus Walker and Henry Alvin Walker, Sr. She was the sixth of nine children and...

Aug 26, 2022

Mr. Ronald Raymond Chamlee, age 81, of Flovilla, Georgia passed away Friday, August 26, 2022.

Ron was born on Wednesday, November 6, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Luther Chamlee and Ethel Williams Chamlee. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Chamlee; sons, Dustin...

Aug 22, 2022

Mrs. Edith Rhae Wood Bradshaw, age 54, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022, at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

Edith was born on Friday, May 24, 1968, in Decatur, Georgia to the late Jimmy Allen Wood and the late Carol Sue Baumgardner Wood....

Aug 16, 2022

Ms. Nancy Lee Childs Biles, age 77, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

Nancy was born on Sunday, December 17, 1944, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to Marion Whitaker and the late Wendell Childs. Along with her father, she was preceded in death...

Aug 3, 2022

Mr. Philip Dedric Dowdy, age 64, of Flovilla, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Philip was born on Friday, July 11, 1958, to the late Andrew "Leon" Dowdy and the late Sally Thomas Dowdy. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother,...

Aug 3, 2022

Ms. Donna Patricia Anderson Williams, age 68, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

Donna was born on Wednesday, October 28, 1953, in Bradenton, Florida to the late Harry Anderson, Sr. and the late Dorothy Harris Anderson. Along with her parents, she...

Jul 31, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Aldridge (Weaver) died peacefully on July 31st after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. She was 42 years old. She passed with her sister Sarah by her side and her whole family had been with her earlier in the day telling stories and reminiscing. Jennifer attended Mary Persons High School in Monroe County. Jennifer...

Jul 27, 2022

Cooper Tyler Nipper, age 12, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Scottish Rite Children's Hospital.

Tyler was born on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in Thomaston, Georgia, to his mother and father, Christopher Thomas Nipper and Anna Nicole Cooper. He was preceded in death by his sister,...

Jul 26, 2022

Mr. Willis Rainey Marable, age 88, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Rainey was born on Saturday, March 3, 1934, in Barnesville, Georgia, to the late Robert Marable and to the late Mary Jane Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jul 26, 2022

Mrs. Jeanette L. Norsworthy, age 88, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Jeanette was born on Monday, September 4, 1933, in McDonough, Georgia to the late Hugh Slaton Lunsford and the late Laura Wilkerson Lunsford. Along with her parents, she was...

Jul 24, 2022

Elisabeth Dunnington Moye, known to friends and family as Betty, died peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Funeral services will be held in Franklin at 5 p.m. on Thursday July 28

at Williamson Memorial...

Jul 24, 2022

Mrs. Neva Inez Shelnutt Roberts, age 81, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Inez was born on Friday, April 18, 1941, in West Point, Georgia to the late Paul Shelnutt and the late Zera Veal Shelnutt. Along with her parents, she...

Jul 22, 2022

Mrs. Betty Ann Bunn Wright, age 86, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Betty was born on Sunday, October 13, 1935, to the late Thomas Bunn and the late Gladys Buice Bunn. Betty was preceded in death by one daughter, Angela Staples;...

Jul 19, 2022

Mr. Waymon Earl "Turk" Norton passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home.

Turk was born on Tuesday, July 20, 1948, in Stockbridge, Georgia to the late Harvey James Norton and Mary Francis Hunt Norton. Along with his parents, Turk is also preceded...

Jul 16, 2022

Ms. Valerie Dean Belew, age 71, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Valerie was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Elvin Elwood Belew and the late Francis Elizabeth Digby Belew. Valerie's lifelong passion for music...

Jul 14, 2022

Mrs. Jennie Faye Hamby, age 86, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

Faye was born on Monday, December 16, 1935, in Key West, Florida, to the late Thomas Fremont Curry and the late Nina Merline Curry. Faye...

Jul 14, 2022

Phillip Kirk Davis, age 63, of Jackson, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello.

Phillip was born on Friday, December 12, 1958, in Kennesaw, Georgia to the late Hub Spencer Davis and the late Mae Young Davis. Along with his parents, he was preceded...