Obituaries

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....

Nov 28, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Wilson Staples, age 85, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was born on Wednesday, February 14, 1934, in Senoia. Barbara worked for several years for Carmichael Insurance Company in Jackson. She was a member of Towaliga Baptist Church. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roy...

Nov 27, 2019

Mrs. Catherine M. Foster, age 83, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born on Monday, June 1, 1936, to the late Paul Flowers and the late Mary Scales Flowers. Catherine attended Macedonia Baptist Church. She loved plants and animals. Catherine retired from AT&T after 20 years. She was preceded in death...

Nov 26, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Cernelle Gunter Cochran, age 73, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She was born on Monday, January 28, 1946, to the late R.M. Gunter and the late Mattie Jewell Young Gunter. Joyce was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed cooking, doing yard work, and loved spending time with her family. Joyce...

Nov 19, 2019

Mr. Patrick Elton Messinger, age 87, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Eternal Hope Hospice.

Mr. Messinger, formerly of Philippi, WV, was born on Saturday, April 30, 1932 to the late John Clifton Messinger and the late Ella Regina Jaggie Messinger. He was also preceded in...

Nov 14, 2019

Lorene Mae Hardy, also known by many as Nana, passed away peacefully at the age of 93, on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at

8:00 P.M. as the song, "Come As You Are" played. She was preceded in death by her Norsworthy parents, brothers, and sisters, and was the last surviving of...

Nov 7, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Eugene Wehunt, age 88, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence.

Ken was born in Jasper, GA on Sunday, July 12, 1931 to the late Luther B. Wehunt and the late Frances Winkler Wehunt. He is also preceded in death by her wife,...

Nov 7, 2019

Mrs. Sandra Gail Watson Washington, 70, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Navicent Health. She was born on Friday, May 6, 1949, to the late Leon Watson and the late Geraldine Moss Watson. Sandra loved to travel, go fishing, and boating. She enjoyed listening to country music. Sandra was one of the first licensed...

Nov 6, 2019

Mr. James "Jimmy" Russell Ross, Jr., age 67, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center.

Jimmy Ross was born on Saturday, May 3, 1952 to the late James Russell Ross, Sr. and the late Caroline Lanther Pearman...

Nov 4, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Lee Sepko, age 68, of Barnesville, GA passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at her residence.

Mildred was born on Thursday, August 23,1951 to the late Lomis Smith and the late Cathryn Geis. She was employed with the United States Postal Service, where she worked as a clerk....