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Eleanor Wilkerson Boyd Blackmon, 98, died September 14 at Wills Memorial Hospital after a very brief illness. Born September 6, 1924 in Raleigh, North Carolina to Jessie Wilkerson and Clarence L. Boyd, she was the oldest of three children. Eleanor served as music director and director of children and adult choirs at Washington First United Methodist Church for more than 20 years, then as organist and choirmaster at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator until she was 91. She taught music in Wilkes County Public Schools for 18 years. Survivors include her husband, Stephen E. Blackmon of Southern Manor Senior Living in Washington; her brother, Clarence L. Boyd, Jr (Samantha) of Garner, NC;...

Ms. Sara Gayle Short Hodgkin, 69 entered into rest Thursday evening, July 28, 2022, at Arbor Terrace Hamilton Hill Assisted Living in Dacula. Ms. Hodgkin was born in Atlanta and had lived in the Atlanta area for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Gladys Nash Short. She worked as a service representative for AT&T for a number of years, and was a member of 12 Stone Church in the Atlanta area. She is survived by two daughters, Melanie Perry, and husband Clint, of Buford, and Kimberley Holland, and husband Steven, of Hoschton; and four grandchildren, Kobe Holland, Jordan Holland, Nick Perry, and Nash Perry. Funeral services will be at 2:00p.m. Saturday,...

Mrs. Reba P. Brown, 73, of Washington, entered into rest Friday evening, June 3, 2022, at the Self Memorial Hospital in Greenwood, SC. Mrs. Brown was born in Greenwood, SC, and had lived in Washington since 2000. She was the daughter of the late Clyde Josh Pruitt and Jeanette Neal Pruitt Ouzts, and was the wife of Lewis P. Brown, Jr. Reba had worked as an RN for a number of years, graduated from Lander University with a nursing degree, and was a member of the Smyrna United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lewis P. Brown, Jr., of Washington; one daughter, Elizabeth Cooner High, of Raleigh, NC; one step daughter, Jenny Brown Reville, of Washington; one step son, Lewis P....

Mrs. Sybil Carithers McAvoy, 83, of Covington, entered into rest on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home. Mrs. McAvoy was born in Union Point, Ga., lived briefly in Wilkes County, but had lived in the Atlanta Metro area since 1966. She was the daughter of the late Gus and Mattie Underwood Carithers, and was married to Barry Dale McAvoy. She started out as a homemaker and mother of three sons, then became an administrative assistant for AT&T for a number of years. She was a member of the Newton Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dale McAvoy, of Covington; three sons, Barry McAvoy, and wife Dee, of Monroe, Dean McAvoy, and wife Judy, of Conyers, and Tracy...

Mrs. Sybil Carithers McAvoy, 83, of Covington, entered into rest on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home. Mrs. McAvoy was born in Union Point, Ga., lived briefly in Wilkes County, but had lived in the Atlanta Metro area since 1966. She was the daughter of the late Gus and Mattie Underwood Carithers, and was married to Barry Dale McAvoy. She started out as a homemaker and mother of three sons, then became an administrative assistant for AT&T for a number of years. She was a member of the Newton Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dale McAvoy, of Covington; three sons, Barry McAvoy, and wife Dee, of Monroe, Dean McAvoy, and wife Judy, of Conyers, and Tracy...

Mrs. Linda Crowley Smith, 81, of Upton Mill Dr. in Washington, entered into rest Monday evening, March 28, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Mrs. Smith was born in Athens and was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen Farr Crowley. She and husband Bill had lived in Washington since 1973. Bill and Linda owned and operated the FINA service station and Washington Gas & Oil, Inc. for nearly 35 years, and Linda was the bookkeeper for both businesses. She was a longtime member of the Washington First United Methodist Church. She was well known and loved by the community, and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William M. "Bill" Smith, daughter...

After a miraculous 12 year battle dealing with the effects of pancreatic cancer, Sharon Reed Phillips Liggett, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2022. She is survived by: her husband Harold Liggett of Washington, GA, sister Mary Beth Nolan of Richmond, VA and niece Bridget MacNeill Nolan of Portland, Or. Her ill health never stopped her from doing the things she loved and many members of the Washington, GA community became quite use to seeing her around town using her trusty 3 wheel walker. Sharon's early career centered around her love of music and she was the lead singer of an Atlanta band called "The Strays". She then went on to have a successful solo career playing in many venues...

Mrs. Shari Anne Schlotfelt Bryson, 80, of Iva, SC (formerly of Washington), entered into rest Thursday, December 30, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Bryson was born in Orchard, Iowa to the late Ralph Schlotfelt and Ruth Anne Girdner Schlotfelt. She was a caregiver to both the young and the old, as it was a mission of hers. Shari moved to Washington in 1978, and married Dr. J. T. Bryson. She was a member of the American Legion and of the Iowa Chapter of the DAR. Local organizations that she was a member of includes the Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, the Washington Little Theater, and participated in Meals On Wheels. While in Iva, SC, she was a member of the Sunrise Seniors, the Good Hope Baptist...

Mr. Dennis Wilfred Hutchins, 95, of Elmwood St. in Warner Robins, entered into rest Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Rayle, Ga. Mr. Hutchins was born in Summerset, England and had lived in Warner Robins for 63 years. He was the son of Wilfred and Elsie M. Hutchins. He served in England's Royal Air Force during World War II, then immigrated to America in 1957. He was the widower of Marty Calhoun Hutchins, was an aircraft engineer, and worked many years in that industry. Mr. Hutchins is survived by two sons, David Richard Hutchins, and wife Laura, of Rayle, and Peter Martin Hutchins, of Cameley, Surrey, England; one daughter, Rachel Jane H. Kinsman,...

Ms. Vivian Reese Ficklen Barnett, 83, of Lexington Rd. In Washington, Ga., entered into rest on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her home. She was born May 29, 1938 in Dublin, Ga., and was the daughter of the late William Boyce Ficklen and Anita Boatwright Flanders Ficklen. She started first grade in Washington, Ga. after one year of kindergarten in Mrs. McMekin's class at the First United Methodist Church. After moving to Savannah Beach, she attended sixth grade there and seventh grade at Washington Avenue Jr. High in Savannah where her Uncle Horace Marion Flanders was the principal. She and her family then moved to Augusta, where she attended Rupert W. Langford's eighth grade, then ninth...

Ms. Vivian Reese Ficklen Barnett, 83, of Lexington Rd. In Washington, Ga., entered into rest on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her home. She was born May 29, 1938 in Dublin, Ga., and was the daughter of the late William Boyce Ficklen and Anita Boatwright Flanders Ficklen. She started first grade in Washington, Ga. after one year of kindergarten in Mrs. McMekin's class at the First United Methodist Church. After moving to Savannah Beach, she attended sixth grade there and seventh grade at Washington Avenue Jr. High in Savannah where her Uncle Horace Marion Flanders was the principal. She and her family then moved to Augusta, where she attended Rupert W. Langford's eighth grade, then ninth...

Maxine Smith May was born on April 27, 1934 and passed away peacefully on May 18, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Maxine grew up in Lafayette, GA and graduated from Lafayette High School where she was a cheerleader, majorette and beauty queen. She began college at Georgia State College for Women and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Education. Maxine was a Phi Mu and was sweetheart of Sigma Chi. After graduating from college, she taught school in Brunswick, GA and lived on St. Simons Island. Maxine was a loving wife to Julian for 60 years. They met while Julian was working as an engineer at the Delta Airlines Jet Base and Maxine...

Celebrated university educator Thomas Powell Holland, 78, of Washington GA, died quietly at his home on May 11, 2021. The son of the late Thomas Wesley and Dorothy Powell Holland, he was born August 18, 1942, in Bartow FL. Recognized nationally and internationally for his outstanding scholarship and expertise in the study of nonprofit organizational management and leadership, he earned a doctoral degree at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University where his research focused on the impact of changes in management of nonprofit service organizations. Holland also earned a master's degree in social work at Florida State University and a bachelor's degree magna...

Mrs. Anita Williams Kilpatrick, 69, of Rollins Rd. In Augusta, entered into rest on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Kilpatrick was born in Fresno, California, and had lived in Georgia for around 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Ernest C. Williams and Mable Rose Woods Williams, and was the wife of Mr. Alvin W. Kilpatrick. She was retired from the Washington-Wilkes School System, and had lived in Washington, Ga., for a number of years before moving to Augusta. She is survived by her husband, Alvin W. Kilpatrick, of Augusta; one daughter, Kelly Randall, of Cumming; four sons, Jeramy Wilson (Melissa), of Washington, Allen Kilpatrick (Heather), of Augusta, Thomas "Buck"...

Ms. Wanda Andrews Macchia, 95, of S. Hulin Ave. In Tignall, entered into rest on Thursday afternoon, February 18, 2021, while surrounded by her family and the loving staff of The Tignall House. Ms. Macchia was born in Koshkonong, Missouri, and had recently moved to Wilkes County. She was the daughter of the late Odie Lee Andrews and Gladys Ann Palmer Andrews, and was the widow of Gerald Guy Macchia. During her working life, she was a secretary in the Real Estate Industry. She is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey J. Macchia (Stephanie), of Danburg, and Tyrone T. Macchia, of Encinitas, California; two grandchildren, Candice Macchia Harris (Shaun), and Anthony Macchia, both of Washington;...

Mr. Paul Pullum, 88, of Oak Grove Rd. in the Metasville Community, entered into rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at his home. Mr. Pullum was born January 6, 1933, in Defuniak Springs, FL, to Allen Thomas Pullum and Stella Dell Turbeville Pullum. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 16 and served as a Medic from 1950-1953. He fought in the Korean Conflict and received a Purple Heart. While serving in the Army, he met his wife, Katherine Anderson. He met her in San Miguel, CA, and was 19 at the time. They were married for 68 years. After being discharged in California, they moved to Florida, then to Georgia, where they lived for 38 years-twenty of those years in Washington, GA. ...

Our hearts are broken at the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Walter Louis "Lou" Harris, who died January 10, 2021, after a short illness. Lou, a native of Tunica, Mississippi, was born on September 7, 1949 to Louis Lynn Harris and Frances Hodges Harris, his mother being formally of Hartwell. He was named after his grandfather, Walter L. Hodges, Superior Court Judge of Hart County and bore a striking resemblance to him. Lou attended high school at Darlington School in Rome, Ga., and graduated in 1967. He went on to receive a BS degree in Marketing & Management from the University of West Georgia. After graduation, he served his country in the Army National...

Our hearts are broken at the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Walter Louis "Lou" Harris, who died January 10, 2021, after a short illness. Lou, a native of Tunica, Mississippi, was born on September 7, 1949 to Louis Lynn Harris and Frances Hodges Harris, his mother being formally of Hartwell. He was named after his grandfather, Walter L. Hodges, Superior Court Judge of Hart County and bore a striking resemblance to him. Lou attended high school at Darlington School in Rome, Ga., and graduated in 1967. He went on to receive a BS degree in Marketing & Management from the University of West Georgia. After graduation, he served his country in the Army National...