Mrs. Frances Huff Kesler went to be with the Lord, peacefully in her home on April 12, 2021 in Athens, Georgia at the age of 88. Mrs. Kesler was born in Greensboro, Georgia, a daughter to the late William David Huff and the late Fannie Butler Huff. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Reverend Dennis Kesler, and sister, Betty J. Epps. Mrs. Kesler was a homemaker and a Pastor's Wife, and a member of The Jefferson Church in Jefferson, Georgia. The couple reared five children, raising them up in the church and the things of God, and creating a legacy of faith for the generations that follow. Mrs. Kesler is survived by her children, Clarke...

Helen Annett Thursby Barfield, age 77 of Bogart, Georgia and formerly of Bradenton, FL, entered into rest Saturday, March 20, 2021. Mrs. Barfield was born in Cairo, Georgia the daughter of the late Herbert Cecil Thursby and Lena Williams Thursby. She was a 1962 graduate of Manatee High School. Helen was was a loving, supportive wife and mother. A devoted Christian, she was a member of Manatee Baptist Church. She served her communities in many ways, volunteering through Manatee Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Palmetto, Grace Fellowship Church of Bogart, and was a member of the Bradenton Women's Club, and Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barfield is...

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson, Georgia announces the death of Miss Carol Elizabeth Mitchum, age 76 of Athens, who entered into rest Friday, March 12, 2021. Miss Mitchum was born in Athens, Georgia a daughter of the late Wesley Thomas Mitchum and the late Elizabeth Turner Mitchum. She was of the Methodist faith. Miss Mitchum enjoyed a successful thirty-two year career as a Flight Attendant with Delta Airlines, was a member of the Delta Clipped Wings Club, was a lover of Country Music, the beach and was totally devoted to her family. In accordance with Carol's wishes, her remains were cremated and her memory will be celebrated privately by family members. Survivors include two sisters,...

Theodore Erle Drane Nov. 11, 1934 - Mar. 2, 2021 NATCHEZ- A private family graveside service for Theodore Erle Drane, 86, of Natchez, MS, who died Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021 at Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce, GA, will be at 12:30 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Natchez, MS. Erle Drane was born Nov. 11, 1934 in Natchez, MS, the son of Hayward Benton Drane and Louisa Sloan Drane. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University with membership in Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) and Alpha Zeta (AZ) fraternities and received an International Farm Youth Exchange ambassadorship to India in 1956 sponsored by the National 4-H Foundation. In 1978 he earned his Master's Degree in Human Resources...