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James Davis McClendon
2026
Mr. James Davis “Pedro” McClendon, age 75, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026.
James was born on Wednesday, February 28, 1951, in Griffin, Georgia to the late David Elwood McClendon and Bernice Evelyn Meredith McClendon. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Vivian Crowe; and his brother, Larry McClendon.
He is survived by...
William David Pollard
2026
Mr. William David Pollard, age 61, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
David was born on Thursday, February 4, 1965, in Jackson, Georgia to the late Wylie Joseph Pollard and the late Virginia Sarabeth Leford Coleman. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his in-laws, Reverend George Stephens and Joyce Jones Stephens. David enjoyed...
Susanne Marie Lizotte
2026
Susanne Marie Hogg Shadburne Lizotte, age 81, was born in February 1945, to Robert T. and Phyllis Hogg in Melrose, Massachusetts. She passed away on May 4th, 2026, surrounded by her family. Susanne spent her childhood and teenage years in Wakefield, MA and lived there until moving to Louisville, KY in 1970.
In Louisville she worked as a HeadStart teacher and...
Brenda Gail Stansell
May 3, 2026
Mrs. Brenda G. Stansell, age, 66 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed on, Sunday May 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Brenda was born on Sunday, September 13, 1959, in Barnesville, Georgia to the late James Robert Tillery and the late Rosa Lee Ross Tillery. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Harold Tillery.
Brenda was a loving...
Jo Ann McMahan
2026
Jo Ann McMahan, age 88, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Jo Ann was born on Sunday, December 19, 1937, in Hokesbluff, Alabama to the late Elvin Guy Chesnut and the late Evelyn Tidwell Chesnut. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery Lafayette McMahan. Jo Ann was a member of Towaliga Baptist Church, and she...
Nancy Ruth Turner Bush
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,...
Rickey Alan Kendrick, Sr.
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...
Ralph Larry Henderson, Jr.
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...
Roland Kareem "TJ" Taylor, Jr.
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...
Jackie Junior Sawyer, Sr.
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...
Robert Andrew Young, Sr.
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...
Matt Ransom "Randy" Ward, III
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...
James Albert Joe Lummus
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...
John David Ross
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...
Frank Wayne Clement
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...
Debra Ann Huber
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...
Tami Lynn Whitaker
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...
Dennis Clarence Ward
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....
Margie Williams
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,...
Paulette Barnes Bunn
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...
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