Obituaries

Jul 2, 2021

Mr. Spencer Melvin "Sonny" Lowe, III, age 60, of The Rock, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Sonny was born on Wednesday, December 28, 1960 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Reverend Spencer Melvin Lowe, Jr. and Mrs. Frances Adell Faulkner Lowe. Sonny was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He...

Jun 28, 2021

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Andrews, age 70, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed from this life with a peaceful smile on his face on Monday, June 28, 2021. His parents were Andy and Jean Andrews of North Aurora, IL. Born and raised in Illinois, Joe enjoyed life with his parents, brother and sisters. He attended North Aurora School, West Aurora High School,...

Jun 26, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Maie "Maw-Maw" Brooks, age 86, of Locust Grove, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Dorothy was born on Friday, April 12, 1935, in White County, Tennessee to the late James Henry Kuhn and the late Gustie Mae Simmons Kuhn. Along with her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of...

Jun 24, 2021

Mrs. Mary Lou Ludke Howell, age 88, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Mary Lou was born on Sunday, January 15, 1933, in Lucedale, Mississippi to the late Robert Marion Ludke and the late Katherine Rose Sanders Ludke. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Wesley...

Jun 22, 2021

Glenn Alden Thompson, Jr. of Milner, GA, 68 years-old passed away June 22nd, 2021, at the Upson County Hospital of natural causes.

Glenn was born July 16, 1952, in Atlanta, GA to Glenn A. Thompson, Sr. and Louise Woodall Thompson. Glenn was raised partly in Norcross, GA and Milner, GA where he attended Gordon Military...

Jun 22, 2021

Mr. Jackson "Jack" Luke Speakes, age 81, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mr. Speakes was born on Thursday, November 09, 1939 in Louisville, Mississippi. He was the son of the late Harvey Lee Speakes and the late Belle Keene Speakes. Jack was a retired homebuilder, having worked...

Jun 20, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Garner Stout, age 72, of Yatesville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Stout was born on Saturday, January 1,1949 in Griffin, Georgia to the late Hubert Garner and the late Christina Carter Garner. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dewey Carl...

Jun 17, 2021

Ms. Deborah "Debbie" Diane Craig Spain, age 69, of Byron, Georgia, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Debbie was born on Saturday, April 5, 1952, in Locust Grove, Georgia, to the late Charlie Edward Craig and the late Sarah Frances Copeland Craig. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny...

Jun 17, 2021

Mrs. Mary Frances Brooks Smith, age 68, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Smith was born on Friday, June 12,1953 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Sanford Brooks and the late Elsie Nicholas Brooks. Frances was also preceded in death by her sisters, Sarah Ritchie,...

Jun 17, 2021

Mrs. Betty Ann Williams Harrell, age 75, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Pike Manor.

Mrs. Harrell was born on Thursday, January 03,1946 in Griffin, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Leroy Williams and the late Annie Mae White Williams. Betty was also preceded in death by...

Jun 11, 2021

Mrs. Debra Mathis, age 62, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Friday, June 11, 2021, at Piedmont Henry Hospital.

Debra was born on Thursday, November 20, 1958, in Jackson, Georgia to the late Jamey Roberson and Carolyn Cook. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and at the lake...

Jun 11, 2021

Mr. Robert Grady "Bobby" Higgins, age 60, of Griffin, Georgia passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.

Bobby was born on Friday, March 10, 1961, in Griffin, Georgia to the late James Grady Higgins and the late Eugenia Cannon Higgins. He was loved by his family!

Bobby is survived by his ex-wife,...

Jun 10, 2021

Jun 6, 2021

Robert Lee "Rob" Tanksley, a licensed, skilled tree man and life-long resident of Clayton County GA, passed away unexpectedly June 6, 2021.

Robert was born on April 2, 1964 and is survived by his parents Robert William Tanksley and Mary Frances Tanksley, his brothers Chris Tanksley (Angie Tanksley) and Tim Tanksley (Killer Tanksley), his children...

Jun 4, 2021

Mr. James Dennis Kitchens, age 76, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Dennis was born on Tuesday, July 11, 1944 in Jackson, Georgia to the late James Brantley Kitchens and the late Mary Elizabeth Polk Kitchens. Dennis enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Rock Springs Church.

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Jun 3, 2021

Mrs. JoAnn Cammons Thompson, age 74, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Westbury Medical Care.

JoAnn was born on Thursday, April 17, 1947, Carroll County, Georgia. She attended Paron Baptist Church and was a very generous person. She enjoyed playing bingo and games, sewing, thrift shopping, fishing, and arguing with her...

Jun 1, 2021

Luke Penn Weaver, age 78, of Jackson passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born in Jackson, Georgia on February 11, 1943, to the late Oscar Little Weaver, Jr. and Charlotte Brown Weaver. He was a graduate of Jackson High School, attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and earned a BBA degree from the University of Georgia. Luke was...

May 28, 2021

Mr. Joe Northern Pressley, age 88, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Joe was born on Monday, June 20, 1932 in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Johnny Glenn Pressley and the late Gladys Beatrice Gilbert Pressley. He was preceded in death by his sons, Joseph Danny Pressley and James Elvis Pressley;...

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Tressie Jane Ruth, aka Nannan, age 99, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Westbury Medical Care.

Tressie was born on Tuesday, February 7, 1922 in Reidsville, Ohio to the late Paul Kibble and the late Iva Tressie Bailey Kibble. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Carole June Burnette Martin, age 80, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Heritage Inn Nursing Home.

Mrs. Martin was born on Wednesday, June 19, 1940 in Barnesville, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Candler Burnette and the late Roxie Neal Burnette. She was also preceded in...