Obituaries

Nov 30, 2016

Life Legacy

Mr. Troy Daniel "Danny" Hammond, age 70, of Griffin, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Christian City Nursing Home. He was born on Friday, December 21, 1945 in Griffin, GA to the late Troy G. Hammond and the late Mary Sherrell Hammond. Danny enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his fur...

Nov 25, 2016

HUSTON

Mr. William Howell "Bill" Huston, age 67, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016.

Mr. Huston was born on Sunday, July 31, 1949 in Lawrenceville, Georgia to the late Royce Glen Huston and the late Vivian Elizabeth Holbrook Huston. Bill retired from MARTA after 31 years of service....

Nov 24, 2016

Dr. James Holland Jackson, Jr.

Dr. James Holland Jackson, Jr. was a Southern gentleman, devoted husband and father, beloved dentist and humanitarian. He died peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, just one day after going to Eternal Hope Hospice.

Dr. Jackson, 85, was born August 20, 1931, the son...

Nov 23, 2016

Mrs. Mary Eliece Moncrief Ross, age 87, of Meansville passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Issac Henry Moncrief and the late Mrs. Georgia Linda Vinson Moncrief. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Mr. Milton Ross, and 3 brothers, Mr....

Nov 23, 2016

Life Legacy

Mrs. Beaver Ginger Moss Dean, age 56, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Wimberly Moss and the late Mrs. Inise McCracken, and also her Stepfather, the late Mr. William Huff. Mrs. Dean was a member of the Barnesville First...

Nov 22, 2016

Mrs. Clara Mae Miller Roe, age 86, of Barnesville GA. passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in a Bibb County Healthcare facility. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Clarence William Miller and the late Mrs. Ethel Eddick Miller. Mrs. Roe was a retired restaurant cook.

Survivors include: 2 Daughters – Peggy Darlene McSwain...

Nov 20, 2016

Mr. Merlon "Mickey" Glover, age 76, of Lamar County, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Glover is the son of the late Mr. Samuel D. Glover and the late Mrs. Lillie Lee Berry Wooten. Mr. Glover was mechanic at Moore Chevrolet.

Survivors include: Wife – Wanda Glover of Meansville ; 3...

Nov 19, 2016

Robert (Bob) Alfred Cloudt, 65, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Duncan Cloudt, two sons, Kevin Cloudt of Cartago, Costa Rica and Michael Cloudt and daughter in law Heather Cloudt of Palm City, Fl. One daughter and son in law,...

Nov 16, 2016

Mr. William Elwood Murray, age 67, of Barnesville passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at a Spalding County Healthcare Facility. He was the son of the late Mr. Russell Lloyd Murray and the late Mrs. Gaynell Bethune Murray and was also preceded in death by his sister, the late Mrs. Maggie Emily Murray Grier. Mr. Murray worked in...

Nov 16, 2016

Edward "Ty" Griffin was called to heaven on November 16, 2016. He was born in Barnesville, GA on April 18, 1959, to Edward and Carol Griffin. The oldest of four children, he was raised in Barnesville, GA. Upon graduation from Barnesville Academy, he attended Gordon State College. He later attended the University of Georgia, where he received a degree...

Nov 15, 2016

Mr. Joe Blackwell, age 70, of Culloden, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at his home. Mr. Blackwell was born September 9, 1946 in Raleigh, Mississippi, son of the late Clifton D. and Norma Ashley Blackwell. He was a member of Ramah Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Blackwell retired from Civil Service and was a veteran of the United States...

Nov 15, 2016

Mr. James Lewis "J.L." Gantt, age 65, of Barnesville, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence. A native of Chamblee, GA, he was the son of the late Mr. Henry Perry Gantt and the late Mrs. Mary Lucille Dinsmore Gantt. Mr. Gantt was Retired as a Master Carpenter, and was very talented with woodworking. A true outdoorsman,...

Nov 13, 2016

Mr. Ricky Lamar Thurston, age 67, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Jackson. He was born on Tuesday, July 26, 1949 in Jackson, GA to the late Claude Lamar Thurston and the late Beatrice Odessa Hardy Thurston. Ricky proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran. Before becoming disabled,...

Nov 11, 2016

Mr. William Jerry Vance, age 64, of Barnesville, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 in Lamar County at his residence. He was the son of the late Mr. Irving Howard Vance and the late Mrs. Elenora Elizabeth Ellis. He retired from the Ford Motor Company assembly plant in Hapeville, GA.

Survivors include his 2 Sons-...

Nov 9, 2016

Life Legacy

Mr. David Samuel "Coach D" Hunnicutt, age 59, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Hunnicutt is the son of the late Mr. Robert Allen Hunnicutt, and Mrs. Zenoda Olene Elrod Hunnicutt. Mr. Hunnicutt was disabled, having previously worked at the Home Depot Distribution Center. Mr. Hunnicutt attended the Barnesville...

Nov 9, 2016

Mrs. Kathy B. (Honeybun) Robinson, age 58, of The Rock, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Robinson was born May 19, 1958, in Jackson, daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Hudgins Adams. She attended Vega Baptist Church. Mrs. Robinson was a driver for Three Rivers Transit. She was a homemaker and loved caring for...

Nov 9, 2016

Mrs. Peggy Odessa Lunsford Dailey, age 84, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Dailey was born Thursday, September 22, 1932 in McDonough, Georgia to the late George Clomer Lunsford and the late Lillie Mae Lunsford. Mrs. Dailey was preceded in death by her husband, T. J. Dailey. She...

Nov 6, 2016

Denise "Nesie" Lawrence Oxenford, age 62 of 278 Biles Road, Jackson, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her residence.

Ms. Oxenford was born January 3, 1954 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Dennis Earl Lawrence and the late Betty Irene Cheek. Her love for animals was evident to all who knew and loved...

Nov 5, 2016

Mr. Amalio Rodriguez, age 88, of Jackson, GA, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital.

Mr. Rodriguez was born on Saturday, March 3, 1928 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to the late Amalio Rodriguez and the late Elena Sotomajor Rodriguez. Amalio was preceded in death by his nine brothers and sisters. Amalio...

Nov 4, 2016

Mrs. Pam Bunn McSwain Robinson, age 62, of Barnesville, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Robinson was born June 9, 1954, in Barnesville, daughter of Marrianna Smith Haygood and the late Thomas Haygood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Blake Robinson. She loved camping and spending time with family and friends. She...