Obituaries

Jun 14, 2025

Mr. William "Billy" Troy Ridgway, Sr., age 74, passed away Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at his home.

Billy was a native of Butts County, having been born Saturday, December 30, 1950, to Ruth English Ridgway and Calvin Lanier Ridgway, Sr.  Along with his parents, he...

Jun 10, 2025

Mr. Willis Gilbert Couey age 90, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Willis was born on Tuesday, July 5, 1934, in Dublin, Georgia to the late Lonnie L. Couey and the late Edna Harlin Gilbert Couey. Along with his parents, he was preceded...

Jun 4, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Jones, age 88, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Carolyn was born on Thursday, December 24, 1936, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Lester Broughton Dial, and the late Daisy Vinnie McGiboney Dial. In addition to her parents,...

Jun 3, 2025

Mrs. Mary Helen Wood age 87, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Mary was born on Friday, September 24, 1937, in Carrollton, Georgia to the late Guy E. Gray. and the late Roxie Daniel Gray. Along with her parents, she was preceded...

Jun 2, 2025

Thomas "Wayne" Moss , of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 70.

Wayne was born on Tuesday, May 4, 1955, in Barnesville, Georgia to Thomas George Moss and the late Mary Lorene Cato Moss.

He is survived by his...

May 31, 2025

Mr. Bryan Wilson Bush, age 55, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Bryan was born on Monday, October 20, 1969, in Griffin, Georgia to Wilson and Gail Bush.  Bryan graduated from Jackson High School in 1988. Upon graduation, he attended Georgia Southern...

May 27, 2025

William "Jerry" Paul Kelly, age 63, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and anyone lucky enough to have shared a conversation—or a meal—with him.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jerry was the youngest of five in a...

May 24, 2025

Mr. Christopher Wayne "Chris" Byars, age 61, of Jacksonville, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Chris was born on Saturday, June 15, 1963, in Jackson, Georgia to the late Elwood Wayne and Frances Jeanelle Byars. Chris served in the United States Air Force and...

May 24, 2025

Ms. Marion Lynette "Nette" Wilson, age 86, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Nette was born on Tuesday, February 21, 1939, in Abbeville, Georgia to the late William Leonard Wilson and Lillie Mae Bowman Wilson. Along with her parents, she was...

May 20, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Dianne Heath, age 76, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Sandra was born on Friday, June 18, 1948, in Jackson, Georgia to the late Marvin James and the late Martha Moss Almond. Along with her parents,...

May 20, 2025

Charlie "Freddie" Buffington, a kind generous, and gracious man went to his heavenly home, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Freddie was born on Wednesday, January 30, 1924, in Zebulon, Georgia to the late Joseph Carson Buffington and Lillie Horne Buffington. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

May 20, 2025

Mr. James "Jimmy" William English, Sr., age 85, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at his residence.

Jimmy was born on Friday, March 29, 1940, in Covington, Georgia to the late Ennis Leslie English, Sr. and the late Eugenia Hollingsworth English. Along...

May 16, 2025

Mr. Donald Clouse Edwards, age 83, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Donald was born on Friday October 24, 1941, in Barnesville, Georgia to the late George Edwards and the late Elberta Caraway Edwards. Along with his parents, he was preceded...

May 15, 2025

Mr. James Jefferson Mills, age 78, of Jenkinsburg, Georgia, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025.

James was born Thursday, March 13, 1947, in Decatur, Georgia to the late James S. and Bertha Mae Mills.  He was a member of Hardeman Baptist Church and was a...

May 15, 2025

Mr. Dean Albert Hewett, age 67, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Dean was born Thursday, July 11, 1957, in Garden City, Michigan to the late Archie Ardell and Dorothy Jane Hewett. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by...

May 13, 2025

Katherine "Kay" Edge Bonner, 81, of Albany, GA, formerly of Forsyth, GA, died May 13, 2025 at her home. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Barnesville First United Methodist Church. Pastor Ann Mann and Pastor John Brown will officiate. Lunch will be served at the...

May 4, 2025

Mr. Brent Hood Taylor, age 54, of Jenkinsburg, Georgia, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Brent was born on Monday, December 14, 1970, in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kyle Alan Taylor; and grandmother, Mabel Peterson. Brent was a member...

May 3, 2025

Betty Jean Amon , 90 , of Hampton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 03, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on Monday, December 24, 1934, in Arab, Alabama to the late Pauline Davenport. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy...

Apr 29, 2025

Mr. Ryan Failor Waits, age 48, of Taylorsville, Utah, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Ryan was born on Wednesday, November 3, 1976, in Alexandria, Virginia to Norman Dennis and Candi Failor Waits. He was preceded in death by his mother, Candi Waits; stepmother, Brenda...

Apr 25, 2025

Mr. Alton Ernest Mercer, Jr. age 80, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Alton was born on Saturday, June 10, 1944, in Bartow, Florida to the late Alton Ernest Mercer, Sr. and the late Lillian Stillwell Mercer. Along with his parents, he was...