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Talmadge Johnson Hall, 87, died September 27, 2021. Born November 18, 1933 in Madison County, GA, Talmadge was a son of the late Eunice Parham and Herbert Johnson Hall. Talmadge graduated from Royston High School in 1951 and served two years in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Following service to his country, Talmadge returned home and began a career in the funeral business. Prior to attending mortuary school, he served his apprenticeship with Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston. After graduating in 1959 from The Kentucky School of Embalming, he worked for Weldon Funeral Home in Lavonia. From 1963 until 1995, Talmadge owned and operated Hall Funeral Home in Royston. He also...

Mary Ann Ramsey, cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 83. Born in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Zed Fleming Hardman and Mamie Smith Hardman. Mrs. Ramsey was a talented seamstress and also enjoyed gardening, flowers and traveling. She was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry Otho Power; her second husband, Byron Ramsey; four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include two sons, Ric Power (Debbie) and Randy Power (June); four grandchildren, Morgan Archer (Cody), Josh Power (Salem), Clay Power (Carrie) and...

Finley Grace Dean, infant daughter of Kevin Dean and Lauren Nix Dean, was born into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Finley was preceded in death by her brother, Cooper Michael Dean; great-grandparents, Mickey Chambers, Doyle and June Dean and Margaret Nix. Survivors in addition to her parents include her grandparents, Darrell and Tracy Dean, Teresa Nix and Clay Nix; great-grandparents, Rudolph and Birdie Nix, Willard and Annette Cartledge and Hazel Chambers; uncles, Christopher Nix, Kyle Dean (Mallory) and Derek "Bucky" Dean and cousins, Hudson and Emerson Dean. Graveside services will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:00 am at Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery. No...

Dorothy Ann Park Swindel, age 93 of Hull, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Dorothy "Dot" was born on Sheap Pasture Road, Commerce, GA to Roy Dow Park and Elizabeth "Betsy" Jackson Park on August 26, 1927. She attended White Hill and Commerce City Schools and upon her high school graduation she went to Milledgeville, GA to attend GSCW and then graduated and came to Ila, GA to teach school. She taught for more than 30 years, each one at Ila Elementary. She met her husband, George Amory Swindel, Jr. while there and they married in 1950. Mrs. Swindel is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lucius and Icie Dixon Park, Claude and Talula Jackson; her parents listed above and her...

Denver Howard Strickland, 72, of Colbert, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born in Athens, Denver was a son of the late William Troy Strickland and Clara Irene Burroughs Strickland. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Janice Elaine Harrison and Troy Ronal Strickland. Survivors include two siblings, Diane Adams and Arnal Strickland; uncle and aunt, Joe and Peggy Strickland; dear friends, CJ (Mary Nell) Mason, Robbie Jarrett and Larry Dixon; beloved canine companion, Mr. Ebb and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, one great-great niece and numerous...

Diane Nicholson Minish, 69 of Danielsville, wife of the late Paul Eugene Minish, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, February 6, 2021. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Ernest David McCannon and Opal Jackson McCannon. Diane was employed with Martin Mechanical Contractors of Athens. Since her retirement, Diane was a dedicated volunteer at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center for the past 20 years. When not visiting with family and friends, she enjoyed spending her time on the farm with her beloved little Yorkie, Lovey. Surviving relatives include her children, Christy (Bruce) Edenfield of Carlton, Bill (Alicia) Nicholson of Watkinsville, stepdaughter Connie Minish...

Russell Wills "Billy" Bowman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 82. Born in Winder, he was a son of the late Joe Brown Bowman and Helen Wills Williams. Billy was a Veteran of the United States Marines and was a longtime member of Winterville United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Renee Bowman; sister, Joan Bowman and brother, Jimmy Williams. Survivors include his wife of 59 1/2 years, Gloria Scott Bowman; three sons, Joe Bowman (Maria), Jeff Bowman (Alice Ann) and Jay Bowman (Cynthia); sister, Mary Quinn; nine grandchildren, Hannah Courson...

James Michael (Mike) Perry, age 70, of Comer, passed away on the morning of Friday, January 15, 2021. Mr. Perry was a market manager for Bell's grocery chain and was retired. He was of the Baptist faith, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his parents, Mervin Lyle and Icie Jean Mealor Perry, and brother, Dennis Owen Perry and sister, Debra Jean Perry. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Linda (Seymour) Parham-Perry, stepdaughter, Renee (Brad) Roberts, brother, Mervin Lamar Perry, sister, Donna Kay Perry, and grandchildren, Phoenix, Journey, and Lenox Roberts. Two nieces, Rhonda Lumpkin and Rita Spears, and two great nieces, Jessica and...

Michelle Patricia Strickland, beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 68. Born in Quitman, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Ohel C. Holliman and Edna W. Conwell. Mrs. Strickland was the Clerk of Superior Court in Madison County for more than 30 years. Survivors include her husband, Arnal Strickland; son, Sam Strickland; father, Hubbard H. Conwell; brother, Toni Holliman (Cheryl); uncle, Ford Williams and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ESP - Extra Special People, 189 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Lord and Stephens,...

Linda Silvas Dominguez, cherished mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the age of 58. Born in Mathis, Texas, she was a daughter of the late Ernesto Silvas and Dolores Rodriguez Silvas. Mrs. Dominguez was a Paraprofessional at Hull Sanford Elementary School for more than 19 years and worked in the Nursery at Athens First United Methodist Church. Most importantly, Mrs. Dominguez thrived on time spent with her family and friends, especially her two grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Emilio Silvas. Survivors include her three children, Jesus E. Dominguez (Kristy McFall), Monica Allen (Brad) and Christopher...

Thomas O. (Tommy) Hall, 69, of Danielsville, Georgia passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. Tommy was born on April 25, 1951 in Royston, Georgia to Clarence and Bonnie Hall. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Hall Standard (husband, Almond), his wife, Pam Hall (married thirty-eight years), their children, Matt Hall (wife, Laurin) and Melissa Seehorn (husband, Micah) and his sister, Terri Myers. He also had five grandchildren and a nephew, Jason Myers (wife, Wendy) and a niece, Ashley Mercer (husband, Jason). Tommy was an active member of Colbert Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and served in several other roles over the...

Mary Jean Booth, 79, wife of 61 years to George R. Booth, died Sunday, October 4, 2020. Born in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. Yarbrough and Hazel Richards Yarbrough and mother to the late Brenda Annett Booth. She was a member of Vineyards Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Booth retired from the State of Georgia Human Resources Department as a teacher. Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughter and son in law: Sandra Booth (Stephen) Greeley of Maryland; brother: Bobby Yarbrough of Virginia; grandchildren: Joshua S. Greeley and Catherine A. Greeley and one great grandson: William Michael Greeley. A graveside service will be held for family and close...

Patricia Ann Embry, cherished mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the age of 74. Born in Winterville, she was a daughter of the late J.P. Moon and Gladys McCarty Moon. Mrs. Embry retired from the University of Georgia following more than 40 years of employment as a Senior Account Analyst. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was active in teaching Awana Club, Vacation Bible School and numerous other children's ministries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William David Embry and three brothers, Reed Moon, David Moon and Sydney Moon. Survivors include her son, Michael Embry and his wife, Angie; two...

Ralph William Nunn, Sr., cherished husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 71. Born in Athens, he was a son of the late Ralph Brown Nunn and Menter Graham Nunn. Mr. Nunn attended Mullins High School in Mullins, South Carolina and was a member of Nichols Baptist Church. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served in the Vietnam War aboard the USS Intrepid. Mr. Nunn was an active member of American Legion Post 20, Sons of the Confederacy and the Naval Reserves. He retired from Reliance Electric after 29 years of employment. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Terry Nunn, Benjamin Nunn, Irvin Nunn...