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James Terry Hurt

James Terry Hurt

Aug 20, 2020

James Terry Hurt, age 91 of Hampton, Georgia, passed away on August 20, 2020. Mr. Hurt was born in Forsyth County near Cumming to the late Benjamin Hurt and the late Pauline Hurt. The youngest of six children, he grew up in Gainesville and graduated from Gainesville High School. He graduated from North Georgia Military College in 1951. Professor...

Herman Gerald Nicholson

Herman Gerald Nicholson

Aug 17, 2020

Mr. Herman Gerald Nicholson, age 71 of Barnesville, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Navicent Health in Macon.

Mr. Nicholson was born on Tuesday, June 21, 1949 to the late Mr. Devoe Nicholson and the late Mrs. Ruby Estelle Dawson Nicholson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Andy Nicholson, and his...

James Edsel Cole, Jr.

James Edsel Cole, Jr.

Aug 16, 2020

Mr. James Edsel Cole, Jr., age 70, of Barnesville passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon.

Mr. Cole was born in Polk County on Tuesday, June 13, 1950 to the late James Edsel Cole, Sr. and the late Virginia Sims Cole. He was also preceded in death by his brother,...

Shirley Ann Price

Shirley Ann Price

Aug 15, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Ann Nash Price, age 83, of Riverdale passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020.

Shirley was born on Sunday, September 27, 1936, in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Willie B. Nash and the late Myra Jo Nelson Nash. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Shirley enjoyed participating in church activities,...

Jacqueline Herren Locklear

Jacqueline Herren Locklear

Aug 14, 2020

Mrs. Jacqueline Herren Locklear, age 87, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin.

Jacqueline was born on Saturday, July 8, 1933 to the late Mary Louise Herren. She worked at the BP Convenient Store as a cashier. Jacqueline was a member of Midway Baptist Church where she...

Fred Cecil Hall, Jr.

Fred Cecil Hall, Jr.

Aug 13, 2020

Mr. Fred Cecil Hall, Jr., age 71, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.

Fred was born on Thursday, March 31, 1949, to the late Fred Cecil Hall, Sr. and the late Doris Allene Baskin Hall. He is also preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Adeline...

Wanda Watts

Wanda Watts

Aug 12, 2020

Ms. Wanda Lummus Watts, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital.

Wanda was born Wednesday, February 9, 1955 in Conyers, Georgia, to the late Clinton C. Lummus, Jr. and the late Lola Ruth Adams Lummus. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her chosen...

Tommie Keith “Kebo" Rogers

Tommie Keith “Kebo" Rogers

Aug 12, 2020

Mr. Tommie Keith "Kebo" Rogers, age 71, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday August 12, 2020.

Kebo was born on Tuesday, December 21, 1948, to the late Katherine Cook Phillips. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Lewis; grandparents, Tommie Lee Cook and Evye Thaxton Cook. He was a member of...

Margaret Annette Bunn

Margaret Annette Bunn

Aug 7, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Annette Bunn, age 79, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Margaret was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1941 to the late Robert Newton Richardson and the late Katherine Lorene Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Eugene Bunn, Sr. and...

Linda Claire Stallings White

Linda Claire Stallings White

Aug 6, 2020

Mrs. Linda Claire Stallings White, age 72, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital.

Linda was born on Sunday, October 26, 1947 to the late James Stallings and Claire Stallings Tenney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marion Lewis White, Jr.; daughter, Crystal Leigh...

Lorell Eaton

Lorell Eaton

Aug 6, 2020

Mrs. Frances Lorell McLeod Eaton, age 83, of, Jackson, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Lorell was born on Friday, December 4, 1936, in Meriwether County, Georgia to the late Dewey Hopson McLeod and the late Collie Mae Fuller McLeod. She was the ultimate seamstress and enjoyed...

Homer Lynn Mapp

Homer Lynn Mapp

Aug 4, 2020

Mr. Homer Lynn Mapp, age 67 of Jackson Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Regency Hospital in Macon, Georgia. Homer was born on Sunday, January 18, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Lloyd Homer Mapp and Katie Thompson Mapp. He was a devoted member of Stark United Methodist Church, active in church dramas, Lay leadership, River...

Amanda Faye Tingle Banks

Amanda Faye Tingle Banks

Aug 3, 2020

Amanda Tingle Banks, age 39 of Flovilla, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. Amanda was born on Monday, July 20, 1981 in Griffin, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Pearl Hobbs; Lindsey and Mayree Tingle. She earned a computer programming degree from Southern Crescent Technical College and was self-employed. She enjoyed crafts, wood working...

Dennis Wade Morris

Dennis Wade Morris

Aug 1, 2020

Mr. Dennis Wade Morris, age 45, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence.

Dennis was born on Tuesday, September 17, 1974 to Raymond Franklin Morris and Debra Kay Brooks Morris. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Franklin Morris. Dennis was a caretaker for many years....

Guy Augustus Holton, Jr.

Guy Augustus Holton, Jr.

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. Guy Augustus Holton, Jr., age 63, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.

Guy was born on Saturday, January 5, 1957, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Guy Augustus Holton, Sr. and the late Agnes Florine Brooks Holton. He was raised in Albany, Georgia, by his grandparents, the late Lewis Lamar...

Ted Robert Staples

Ted Robert Staples

Jul 30, 2020

Mr. Ted Robert Staples, age 57, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Ted was born on Saturday, September 8, 1962, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Roy Staples and the late Barbara Wilson Staples. He attended Towaliga Baptist Church. Ted retired from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation after 30 years of...

Emory Carlton Spencer

Emory Carlton Spencer

Jul 30, 2020

Mr. Emory Carlton Spencer, age 91 of the Oaks at Ashton Hills Assisted Living Center, Covington, formerly of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Emory was born on Wednesday, February 13, 1929, to the late Abraham George "A.G." Spencer and the late Julia Coleman Spencer. He is also preceded in death by...

William Scott Thomas

William Scott Thomas

Jul 29, 2020

Mr. William Scott "Monster" Thomas, age 54 of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Scott was born on Wednesday, September 5, 1965, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late John L. Thomas and Mrs. Kay Louise Durand Thomas. Scott was also preceded in death by his sister, Traci Thomas. Scott served his community as a...

Jerry Eason

Jerry Eason

Jul 26, 2020

Jerry Wayne Eason, age 70 of Barnesville, GA passed away at home Sunday, July 26, 2020.

Jerry was born on Friday, December 9, 1949 in Franklin, GA to the late Red Barlow and the late Violet Lily Watts Barlow. He is preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Debbie Lloyd and Flora Jean Harton. Jerry loved...

Martha Phillips Stewart

Martha Phillips Stewart

Jul 26, 2020

Mrs. Martha Juanita Phillips Stewart, age 84, of, Jackson, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, peacefully in her home.

Martha was born on Saturday, August 24, 1935, in McDonough, Georgia to the late Nathan Thompson Phillips and the late Lola Palmer Phillips. She was a homemaker who loved to cook, travel, and take care of her...

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