Obituaries

Jan 19, 2020

Andrew Thomas (Tommy) Calloway, loving husband and father passed away after a long battle with cancer in the comfort of his own home in Locust Grove, Georgia, surrounded by family and friends, on Sunday, January 19, at the age of 64.

Tommy was born in East Point, Georgia on Tuesday, January 3, 1956, to William...

Jan 7, 2020

Mrs. Elise Powell, age 76, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was born on Friday, January 29, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late George Joseph Recktenwald and the late Dora Dee Brown Recktenwald. She enjoyed camping, boating, skiing, fishing and loved the mountains.

Elise is survived by her husband,...

Jan 6, 2020

Mrs. Darlene Marie Oberg, age 59, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Darlene was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday, November 14, 1960 to the late Robert Joseph Husak and Veronica Peterson Husak. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Guy Husak and brother-in-law, Joe Wilson. Darlene loved her...

Jan 5, 2020

Mr. Lewis Anthony Maddox, age 55, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. He was born on Friday, December 4, 1964, in Jackson, son of Kay Maddox and the late Lester Maddox. Lewis was a proud member of the United States Army. He was always making sure his friends and family were taken care of. Lewis was...

Jan 4, 2020

Mrs. Donna Gail Huff Powell, age 73, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020. She was born on Saturday, October 26, 1946, in Athens, Georgia, daughter of the late Thomas Ellis Huff, Sr. and Eddie Belle Morrow Huff. Gail was a member of Jackson Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed sewing, fishing with her husband and spending...

Jan 1, 2020

Mr. Robert Howard English, age 76, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born on Monday, May 31, 1943, in Griffin, son of the late Robert Prentice English and the late Bennie Virginia Thornton English. Howard was a member of Rock Springs Church and Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He was an associate pastor of...

Dec 28, 2019

Mrs. Kathryn Guest Veal, age 94, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born on Sunday, September 20, 1925 in Wilkes County, daughter of the late George Fred Guest and the late Ethel Smith Guest. Kathryn was a member of Glenwood Hills Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing golf and loved to travel....

Dec 28, 2019

Mrs. Martha Jean Berry Robertson, age 90, of Albany, GA passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Robertson was born in Madison, GA on Thursday, February 14, 1929 to the late Clarence Eugene Berry and the late Ila Louise Harris Berry. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Dec 28, 2019

Mr. John F. Bagby, 59, of Locust Grove died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at his home. Mr. Bagby was born October 3, 1960, in Cape May, New Jersey, son of the late James Fale Bagby and Louise Goodman Bagby. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and served the public as a paramedic for 30 plus...

Dec 24, 2019

Mr. Richard "Rick" James, age 65, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born on Friday, March 19, 1954 in Jackson, son of

Hazel Leonia Moss Lummus and late Charles Lanier James. Rick retired from Central Georgia EMC. He worked for the Atlanta Braves and Henry County Recycle Center following his retirement. Rick...

Dec 23, 2019

Mr. James Carl "Buddy" Waller, age 76, of 287 Johnstonville Road, Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Macon Navicent Health Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bobbie Carol Waller; one daughter, Jennifer Carol Leveillee; one granddaughter, Jasmine Marie Leveillee; one grandson, Tristan James Leveillee; son-in-law, Jerry Leveillee; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Waller...

Dec 18, 2019

Miss Peggy Michelle Russell, age 40, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She was born on Monday, January 15, 1979 in Atlanta, GA. Michelle attended Griffin First Assembly McDonough Campus. She was a graduate of Georgia State University. Michelle loved animals and worked as a veterinarian assistant. She formerly worked for autotrader.com. Michelle was a...

Dec 14, 2019

Mr. Christopher Reece, age 51, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born on Wednesday, January 3, 1968, in Jasper, Georgia. Christopher loved outdoor activities: hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed playing the guitar and riding motorcycles.

Christopher is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Zach and Dana Reece; daughter and...

Dec 13, 2019

Mr. Fred Lee Smoot, age 89, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Brightmoor Hospice.

Mr. Smoot, formerly of Gauley Mountain, WV, was born on Thursday, May 29, 1930 to the late Charles Richard Smoot and the late Etta Susan Tingler Smoot. He was also preceded in death by his daughter,...

Dec 13, 2019

Mr. Perry Deese, Sr., age 58, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. He was born on Monday, January 9, 1961, in Columbus, son of the late Terrell Hollis Deese and the late Geraldine Plymale Deese. He loved baseball and spending time with his family.

Perry is survived by...

Dec 13, 2019

Mr. James Richard "Jim" Westbury, Sr., age 78, of Griffin, Georgia, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Jim was born on Saturday, November 22, 1941 in Dansville, New York to the late Reverend Samuel Joseph Westbury and the late Dorothy Elizabeth Miller Westbury. He is preceded...

Dec 12, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Wise Allen, age 70, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was born on Sunday, October 2, 1949, in Jackson, daughter of the late Horace N. Wise and the late Sarah Frances Byrd Wise. Brenda loved gardening and baking birthday cakes for her family. She was preceded in death by sisters, Fred...

Dec 7, 2019

Mrs. Teresa Louise Boatwright Freeman, age 68, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born on Monday, July 2, 1951, in Atlanta, daughter of the late James Dewey Boatwright and the late Doris Ann Long Boatwright. Teresa was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Teresa loved flowers and...

Dec 5, 2019

Little Miss Tenly "Bootsy" Lynn Tatum, age 3, of Monticello, Georgia, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019. She was born on Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Atlanta. Tenly was preceded in death by sisters, Taya Tatum, Tessa Tatum.

Tenly is survived by her mother and stepfather, Brittany and Wayne Duncan; father,...

Dec 3, 2019

Ms. Darlene Rodda Bailey, age 55, of Forsyth, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Darlene was born in Jackson, Georgia on Wednesday, February 19, 1964 to the late Richard Cyril Rodda and the late Patricia Jean Turner Rodda. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robbie Rodda....