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James F. Davis, Jr. (Jimmy), 78, passed away on January 19, 2023. He was a resident of Madison, GA and is survived by his wife, Susan of 58 years; three children, Shelly (Rusty) Ewing, Jim (Laura) Davis, Stephanie Davis; grandchildren, Alex (Jordan) Blankenship, Levi (Alexa) Ewing, Evan Davis, Katie Davis; great grand-child, Harlan Blankenship; sister, Judy Roseberry; nephews, David White and Ryan Roseberry. He retired from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 31 years; Police Chief, Snellville, GA, seven years; Contract Agent, State Department, Iraq, one year. He actively served his church and communities until injured in Iraq. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 24 from...

James F. Davis, Jr. (Jimmy), 78, passed away on January 19, 2023. He was a resident of Madison, GA and is survived by his wife, Susan of 58 years; three children, Shelly (Rusty) Ewing, Jim (Laura) Davis, Stephanie Davis; grandchildren, Alex (Jordan) Blankenship, Levi (Alexa) Ewing, Evan Davis, Katie Davis; great grand-child, Harlan Blankenship; sister, Judy Roseberry; nephews, David White and Ryan Roseberry. He retired from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 31 years; Police Chief, Snellville, GA, seven years; Contract Agent, State Department, Iraq, one year. He actively served his church and communities until injured in Iraq. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 24 from...

Mary Evelyn Peters Riden, 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep after an extended illness on Monday morning, December 26, 2022. Evelyn, as she was fondly known, was born on May 4, 1937, the youngest of five children of Clarence C. and Maggie H. Peters of Walton County, Georgia. She spent her childhood growing up in the Ebenezer community in Walton County, graduating from Monroe High School as Salutatorian in 1954. Not long after graduating from high school, on May 29, 1954, Evelyn married Ben Riden from Morgan County. The newly married couple would create a home near Mr. Riden's parents' farm in Morgan County, raising three children in the coming years. For several years, Evelyn worked...

Celebration of life service for Lois E (Johnson) Hansen of Rutledge, GA will be held at Centennial Baptist Church, 5321 Brownwood Rd. Rutledge GA on Saturday January 7, 2022, at 11:00 am. Mrs. Lois E Hansen passed away December 25, 2022. Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Tammy (George) Noah of Avondale, AZ, and Teresa (John) Brandon of Rutledge GA; four grandchildren, Marshall (Reagan) Brandon, Sidney (Taylor) Lane, Ashley (Joshua) Spears and Weston (Ashley) Cannon; three great grandchildren, Kinsley, Judson and John Tyler; a brother Dennis (Gwen) Johnson of Elkhart, IN and a stepson John (Becky) Gesualdo of Ottumwa, IA. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Paul Shockley Stephens, eldest son of Travis Stephens and the late Dr. Marianne Shockley, entered this world on December 3rd, 2001. He lived his 21 years with laughter and grace until his untimely passing on December 22, 2022. Paul spent his early years in the community of Apalachee, located in Morgan County. During elementary and middle schools, Paul was enrolled in the Oconee County School System. His last years of secondary education were spent at Foothills Education Charter High School. Like his mother, Paul was a natural teacher and nurturer. He and his younger sister, Nora, assisted and later served as camp counselors at the University of Georgia's beloved and highly enrolled Bug...

Paul Shockley Stephens, eldest son of Travis Stephens and the late Dr. Marianne Shockley, entered this world on December 3rd, 2001. He lived his 21 years with laughter and grace until his untimely passing on December 22, 2022. Paul spent his early years in the community of Apalachee, located in Morgan County. During elementary and middle schools, Paul was enrolled in the Oconee County School System. His last years of secondary education were spent at Foothills Education Charter High School. Like his mother, Paul was a natural teacher and nurturer. He and his younger sister, Nora, assisted and later served as camp counselors at the University of Georgia's beloved and highly enrolled Bug...

Carolyn Quillin was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on December 13 at the age of 71 at her home in Lake City, FL. She was born to Porter and Ruby Jenkins on March 29, 1951. Carolyn chased her dreams of serving others and became a loyal and dedicated CNA for Columbia County for many years. Family was everything to her and she will be greatly missed. Carolyn was predeceased by her mother and father, her husband, Patrick Quillin, brothers, Bobby, Jimmy, James, Jackie, Cleveland, Joseph, and a sister, Ruby Nell. Carolyn is survived by her two loving sons, Joshua (Angela) and Darrell, her 2 brothers, Danny and David, her partner in life,...

Felix James Phillips passed to his heavenly home on November 15, 2022 in the presence of his immediate family. Born in Colquitt, GA on August 29, 1939 to his mother, Mattie Addis Todd Phillips and his father John Berry Phillips who predeceased him. Attended Miller County schools, married and had three daughters, Felicia Jane Phillips (Jane Vesper), Tera Denene Phillips Barrett (Chris) and Staci Lynn Phillips Dye(Mac). He is survived by his six grandchildren, Halston Barrett Parks (Cody), Malcolm Dye, Colt Barrett, Charleston Barrett Tew (Austin, Hadli Barett, and Clark Barrett; by his two great grandchildren Harper James Parks and Hazel Ray Parks. He is also survived by one sister, Zella...

William Gerald Penn, 80 of Rutledge, passed away at his home on November 14. 2022. Mr. Penn was born in Covington on July 13, 1942 to William Randolph Penn and Sara Frances Ray Penn. Gerald was married to the late Linda Autry Penn. He was a long-time educator, teaching at Morgan County High School. He loved classic cars. Gerald owned a service station for years, before going to work for the Board of Education. Gerald Penn is survived by his children, Stefanie Penn Houser & Ron, Melanie Penn Brigham & David Everett and Gerry Penn & Jill. His siblings are Kenneth & Nancy Penn, Cynthia and Hack Johnston, Harold Penn, Janice and Russell Repetske, Renee and Rick Bruce. ...

Miss Janett Wanda Jordan, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 13, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Jordan and her mother, Lorene Miller Jordan. She is survived by two sisters, Debbie McClain (Charles) and Robbi Jordan; a niece, Allison Thompson (Greg) and a nephew, Charlie McClain (Tania); three great nieces, Ellie and Mia McClain, and Aliza Thompson; one great nephew, Will Thompson, all of Madison. Janett was a life-long resident of Morgan County. She graduated from Morgan County High School in 1975 and attended Georgia College in Milledgeville where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. For the majority of her...

Kevin Reid Mackey, born January 16, 1961, died on November 12, 2022, following an extended illness. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Mackey, Dr. of Rentz, ,Georgia, his sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and John Maddox of Madison, Georgia and his nephew Jonathan Mackey of Chattanooga. He is survived by a brother, Theral Mackey, Jr. (Helen) of Brunswick, Georgia and a sister, Dr. Myra Mackey of Madison. His nieces and nephews include: Alaina Maddox Warbington (James) of Vienna, Georgia, Jace Maddox (Jenni) and Davis Maddox (Sallie) of Madison, Theral Mackey, III of San Francisco, and Alan Mackey of Atlanta. He has six grandnieces and seven grandnephews. He...

Vivian June Stowe, of Rutledge passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the age of 74. She peacefully passed in her home surrounded by her friends and family. Vivian was known as the matriarch of the family. She was a very devoted mom, nana, and friend who always supported the ones she loved in any endeavor. Between family, pets, holidays and birthdays she never let you down, her love and care were unmeasurable. Our memories will be cherished, your presence we will missed, loving you always and forgetting you never, until we meet again my friend. Junie was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Stowe; mother, Stella Farmer; father, Clencie "Alabam" Farmer; son in law, Bobby Edwards; and...

John Charles Maddox, Jr., 68 of Madison died on November 1, 2022. John was the son of John Charles and Carolyn McCay Maddox. He was born on July 2, 1954. He was a graduate of Morgan County High School and held a Bachelor's Degree. He married Sharon Mackey and they made their home in Morgan County. John worked on the family farm, operating the dairy until he started JCM Construction. John was a longtime member of Madison Baptist Church. He was active in the church, from his time as a youth until later years. John was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. While he operated his grading business, John always considered himself a farmer at heart. John Maddox was preceded in...

Steve Poling transitioned to his heavenly home on October 15, 2022. Loving and serving his family was always a priority for Steve. He grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana with his parents and five siblings, who he continued to cherish through calls and visits even after he moved to Georgia. He married his forever sweetheart Barbara in 1965, and there has never been a man more devoted to and in love with his wife than Steve. Together they raised two daughters, Katie and Carolyn, and the family enjoyed countless of family vacations, holiday celebrations, game nights, and Sunday dinners. "Grandaddy" was likely his favorite title as Steve delighted in entertaining his grandchildren, Kathryn and...

John Edward Hudson July 12,1955-October14, 2022 Family and friends are saddened to announce the passing of John Edward Hudson of Greensboro on October 14, at Emory ST Joseph's in Atlanta. Known by his closest friends as 'Ed', Mr. Hudson was an accomplished, prolific artist known primarily for his compelling contemporary abstract paintings. Although he often preferred not to publicize his numerous other artistic endeavors and achievements, he was recognized and respected for his stunning scenic art and set decoration for several films made during the 70s and 80s, and for his highly skilled architectural/decorative art, and restorative portraiture work. Preceding Edward in death were...

Linda Willard February 17,1952 to October 11,2022 Linda was preceded in death by her Father, Dallas Sturgill and her Mother Georgia Sturgill Eller. Both of her Husbands James Wade Houck Sr., and Richard Franklin Willard, and also her Brother Vincent Sturgill. Linda is survived by her Daughter Georgia Celeste Stover, she was and always will be "Nani Gail" to her Grandchildren Morgan Brooke Stover and Drake Evans Stover. Linda began life in the high mountains of western North Carolina. Those deep roots there shaped her into the generous, loyal, caring and talented woman we loved. Her deep and abiding love of her God, family and friends was always present. Whether making a wreath for your...

Johnny Dean DeLaigle, 81, of Madison, Georgia passed away on October 7, 2022. Dean was born in Jenkins County, Georgia on August 04, 1941 to Herman Burch and Sallie Clarke DeLaigle. Dean graduated from Waynesboro High School, obtained a bachelor's degree from Berry College, and a master's degree from Wake Forest University. He took a job teaching at Eastern Kentucky University, where he met the love of his life, Christina Armstrong Taulbee, of Hazard, Kentucky. They married in December 1967 in Hazard and moved to Warner Robins, Georgia, where Dean worked as a Department of Defense civilian employee. Dean worked as an aerospace warfare engineer designing systems that protected Air Force...

Richard Pittman Mealor, 58 of Madison, died September 24. 2022. Rick was the son of Tootsie Mealor the late, Roy Mealor. He was born in Covington on June 19, 1964. Rick was employed at Bard Manufacturing where he worked as a fabricator. He will be remembered as a hard worker who wouldn't sit still. If not at work, he loved to mow his yard and fish and hunt. He loved his coffee and his family. Rick Mealor is survived by his children, Brittany & Chris Bunker, Dustin & Neely Mealor, Whitney Mealor & Drew Dukaj and Corey Mealor. He leaves three grandchildren, Colt Bunker, Harrison Mealor and Marlee Dukaj. Also surviving is Rick's mother, Tootsie and sister, Paige...

Ms. Era May Waldrop Clemons, age 91, of Madison, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday September 15, 2022. She was surrounded by caring family and friends. Era was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who served others her entire life. She was born in Winston, Georgia; and grew up attending Ephesus Baptist Church in Villa Rica. There Era was baptized, became a member and was married to Robert (Bob) Clemons. In later years, she attended Brookhaven Baptist Church in Atlanta, and Grayson United Methodist Church in Gwinnett County. At Grayson she made many dear friends - some of whom we are sure met her at the gates of Heaven. Era and Bob raised their three...

Ms. Era May Waldrop Clemons, age 91, of Madison, Georgia passed away peacefully on Thursday September 15, 2022. She was surrounded by caring family and friends. Era was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who served others her entire life. She was born in Winston, Georgia; and grew up attending Ephesus Baptist Church in Villa Rica. There Era was baptized, became a member and was married to Robert (Bob) Clemons. In later years, she attended Brookhaven Baptist Church in Atlanta, and Grayson United Methodist Church in Gwinnett County. At Grayson she made many dear friends - some of whom we are sure met her at the gates of Heaven. Era and Bob raised their three...

Jonathan Thomas Conner, 41, of Rome, Georgia, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on September 13, 2022. He is survived by his parents Dr. William Charles Conner and Lisa Thomas Conner of Buckhead, GA, brothers William Charles Conner, Jr. of California, Robert Craig Conner (Kari) of Florida, and nephews Taylor Conner, Brendan Conner and Carson Conner. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Steffen and Sara Thomas. Jon was born on December 8, 1980 in Snellville, Georgia. He was a graduate of Berry College in Rome, Georgia and worked for 18 years for Wolters Kluwer TAA North America in Kennesaw, Georgia (formerly Universal Tax Service Tax Wise in Rome, Georgia). Jon had a sharp...