Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Mrs. Lora Ann Cravey, age 71, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Lora was born on Friday, December 15, 1950, to the late Alfred Thomas Mixon and the late Binnie Lorene McAfee Mixon. She was a member of Rock Springs Church. Lora was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary at...

Dec 22, 2021

Mr. Larry Garland "Snake" Cook, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Larry was born on Sunday, September 28, 1947, in Jackson, Georgia to the late Garland Lee Cook and the late Marion Louise Lunsford Cook. Along with his parents, Larry is preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Barnett; brother, Tim Cook....

Dec 21, 2021

Mrs. Karen Gail Blaido Erickson, age 82, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Karen was born on Monday, April 3, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late John Charles Blaido and the late Amanda Helena Halvorson Blaido. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Clayton Hauglid. She...

Dec 20, 2021

Mrs. Kourtney Dawn Anderson Ledbetter, age 46, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Monday, December 20, 2021.

Kourtney was born on Saturday, May 3, 1975, in Davenport, Iowa to Jimmy Irvin Anderson and Sandra Darleen McGoldrick Anderson. She was a homemaker that loved the mountains, beaches, and hiking and walking. Most of all she loved...

Dec 19, 2021

Mr. Carl "Allen" McKinley, Sr. of Barnesville, Georgia passed away from this earth to heaven of Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 21, 1956. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn R. McKinley, maternal grandparents; Mary Rozier and husband George, paternal grandparents; Charlie Earl, Sr. and Grace McKinley. He is survived...

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Thomas Wayne Taylor, age 41, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Thomas was born on Wednesday, July 30, 1980, in Austell, Georgia, to Marvin Thomas Taylor and Connie Pierce. Thomas loved to dance, but most importantly, he loved his family. He was known as a talented individual; he showed his...

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Joel Henry Vaughn, Jr. age 70, of Barnesville, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his home.

Mr. Vaughn was born on Sunday, August 5, 1951, to the late Joel Henry Vaughn, Sr. and Dorothy Zellner Vaughn. He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his infant daughter, Stephanie Anne...

Dec 15, 2021

Joan Jaros, compassionate, generous, and strong, passed away at age 92 on December 15, 2021.

Joan was unwavering in her dedication to helping others. She spent years working as a nurse, feeding, and caring for those in need. She opened her home to troubled youth, giving them a chance to rebuild their lives. She made...

Dec 14, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Ogilvie-Adamson, age 84, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, peacefully at Monroe County Hospital.

Betty was born on Tuesday, March 16, 1937, to the late George J. McDaniel and Ethel Mae Drake. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 53 years; Rudolph Ogilvie, son;...

Dec 14, 2021

Mr. Julio Cesar Rivera-Morales, age 88, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

Julio was born on Monday, January 2, 1933, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to the late Ramon Rivera and the late Dominga Morales Rivera. Along with his parents, Julio was preceded in death by his brother, Juan Rivera and sister-in-law,...

Dec 12, 2021

Mr. Johnny Lee Robinson, age 57, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Johnny was born on Sunday, December 22, 1963, in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Johnny Davis and Lillie Robinson. He is preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother-in-law, Stan Hamrick. Johnny adored his...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...