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James Eddie Blankenship

James Eddie Blankenship

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. James Eddie Blankenship, age 71, of Crestview, Florida passed away at his home on Friday, December 10, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Eddie was born on June 9, 1950, in Griffin, Georgia and lived most of his early life in Jackson, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Clifford Blankenship and...

Lamar Washington

Lamar Washington

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. William Lamar Washington, age 70, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia.

Lamar was born on Monday, August 13, 1951 in Griffin, Georgia to the late William Otis Washington and the late Nina Irene Chamlee Washington. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gail...

Michael Lyn Smith

Michael Lyn Smith

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. Michael Lyn Smith, 62, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Wellstar Spalding Hospital.

Michael was born on Tuesday, April 7, 1959 in Griffin, Georgia to Robert Smith, Jr. and Melinda Bass Smith.

Michael is preceded in death by his father, and his loving wife of 35 years, Wanda Smith. An...

Hilda M. Carter

Hilda M. Carter

Dec 6, 2021

Mrs. Hilda M. Carter, age 93, of Tallahassee, Florida formerly of Jackson, Georgia passed away Monday, December 6, 2021.

Hilda was born on Thursday, March 1, 1928, in Jackson to the late Carter Moore and the late Fleety Webb Moore. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Marshall Carter,...

Marion Edward "Ed" Nelson

Marion Edward "Ed" Nelson

Dec 1, 2021

Mr. Marion Edward "Ed" Nelson, age 78, of Griffin, Georgia and a long time resident of Henry County, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Ed was born on Friday, April 30, 1943, in Decatur, Georgia to the late Charles Edward Nelson and the late Marian Elizabeth Childress Nelson. Along with his parents, Ed is preceded...

Mark Landon Freeman

Mark Landon Freeman

Nov 29, 2021

Mr. Mark Landon Freeman, age 51, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.

Mark was born on Wednesday, October 7, 1970, in San Antonio, Texas to Landon Freeman and the late Beverly Ann Johnson Freeman. Along with his mother, Mark was preceded in death by his first wife,...

Robbie Lee Letson

Robbie Lee Letson

Nov 19, 2021

Robbie Letson, a lifelong resident of Butts County, passed away Friday afternoon, November 19, 2021, at his home on Bucksnort Road. He was born in Griffin, GA; Robbie, an independent businessman in the on highway trucking industry for the majority of his career, retired after successfully managing a family business.

Robbie is survived by his...

Samuel Lee "Sam" Pelt

Samuel Lee "Sam" Pelt

Nov 19, 2021

Mr. Samuel "Sam" L Pelt, age 83, of Barnesville, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin.

Sam was born in Jackson, Georgia to the late William Troy Pelt and Florence Chasteen Pelt. He was preceded in death by brother Ernest, BF and Emmit Pelt,...

Jewell Frances Cameron

Jewell Frances Cameron

Nov 18, 2021

Mrs. Jewell Frances Winslett Cameron, age 82, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Jewell was born on Sunday, January 29, 1939, in Reeltown, Alabama. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Cameron, and many brothers and sisters. She enjoyed crocheting and making and decorating plates for...

Christina Michell Galbreath

Christina Michell Galbreath

Nov 17, 2021

Ms. Christina Michell Galbreath, age 24, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Christina was born on Friday, March 21, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Betty Galbreath; and uncles, Dennis Galbreath and Jeff Galbreath. Christina was born and raised in Jackson, Georgia and was in the...

Larry Beckham Clark

Larry Beckham Clark

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Larry Beckham Clark, age 87, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Larry was born on Sunday, September 16, 1934, in Pike County, Georgia, to the late John Beckham and Annie Belle Vaughn. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Betty Henry...

Henry Thomas "Tommy" Harper

Henry Thomas "Tommy" Harper

Nov 12, 2021

Mr. Henry Thomas "Tommy" Harper, Jr., age 79, of Midway, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Savanah Hospice.

Tommy was born on Tuesday, August 18, 1942, in Phenix City, Alabama. He later moved and grew up in Jackson, Georgia. He was the son of the late Henry Thomas Harper Sr. and the late...

Michael John Rice

Michael John Rice

Nov 12, 2021

Mr. Michael John Rice, age 50, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Michael was born on Saturday, April 10, 1971, in Iowa City, Iowa to the late John Harold Rice and Paula Louise Steele Rice Keziah. Michael was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Desert Storm. He was an avid...

Glenda Coleman Stiles

Glenda Coleman Stiles

Nov 10, 2021

Ms. Glenda Coleman Stiles, age 72, passed away November 10, 2021, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia.

Glenda was born on Thursday, November 11, 1948, to her parents, Thomas Edward Coleman, and Mildred Morris. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her brother Paul Coleman. Glenda loved all animals, but especially...

Dianne England

Dianne England

Nov 10, 2021

Mrs. Lula Dianne Cawthon England departed this earth at 12:14 A.M., Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Dianne was born on Monday, April 13, 1953, in Monticello, Georgia to the late Joel Cawthon and the late Anna Lois Hardy Cawthon. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Charles...

Carolyn Louise Shaw

Carolyn Louise Shaw

Nov 9, 2021

Carolyn Louise Shaw, 84, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Carolyn was born on Friday, August 20, 1937, in Summerville, Georgia to the late John Lee Webster and the late Nashie Mae Partlow Webster. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Emory Alexander and Tom Shaw; sister,...

Lonnie Winslow Ledford

Lonnie Winslow Ledford

Nov 9, 2021

Mr. Lonnie Winslow Ledford, Sr., age 56, of Robbinsville, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Lonnie was born on Thursday, October 21, 1965, in Duluth, Georgia to the late Bennie Lewis Ledford and Martha Bernice Holloway Ledford Cato. Lonnie was a member of Joshua's Place Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, gaming, and...

Kimberly Janan Ransdell

Kimberly Janan Ransdell

Nov 9, 2021

Ms. Kimberly Janan Ransdell, 54, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia.

Kim was born on Friday, April 14, 1967, to her parents, William Dukes, and Connie Scott in Thomaston, Georgia. Kim is proceeded in death by her aunt, Cathy Buice. If you knew Kim, you...

Andrea Darleen Cook

Andrea Darleen Cook

Nov 8, 2021

Ms. Andrea Darleen Cook, age 53, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Monday, November 8, 2021.

Andrea was born on Friday, September 27, 1968, in Duluth, Georgia, to Harding Van Cook and the late Helen Boatright Cook. She enjoyed adult coloring books, going to the beach, and shopping. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

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Monroe Lawson Farmer

Monroe Lawson Farmer

Nov 8, 2021

Mr. Monroe Lawson Farmer, age 83, of Barnesville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home.

Lawson was born on Thursday, December 2, 1937, to his father and mother Rosa Matilda. Mr. Lawson is preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Matilda Lawson. He served 53 years as Vice...

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