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Andrew Dubovsky, Jr., age 81, of Social Circle (formerly of Joliet), passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born on January 5, 1942 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Lipchak) Dubovsky. Surviving are his children: Denise (Darrell) Davis, Stephanie (Bill) Jones, and Charles (Kristin) Dubovsky; six grandchildren: Andrew Jones, Laura Nunez, Meredith Jones, Elise Dubovsky, Agatha Dubovsky, Stephen Dubovsky; sisters: Margaret Ann Dubovsky, Martha Page Young, Nancy Gill Collins; brothers: Robert Dubovsky and Paul Dubovsky. He was preceded in death by his sister, the late Mary Nye. A Mass for Christian Burial for Andew Dubovsky, Jr. will be held at a...

Andrew Dubovsky, Jr., age 81, of Social Circle (formerly of Joliet), passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born on January 5, 1942 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Lipchak) Dubovsky. Surviving are his children: Denise (Darrell) Davis, Stephanie (Bill) Jones, and Charles (Kristin) Dubovsky; six grandchildren: Andrew Jones, Laura Nunez, Meredith Jones, Elise Dubovsky, Agatha Dubovsky, Stephen Dubovsky; sisters: Margaret Ann Dubovsky, Martha Page Young, Nancy Gill Collins; brothers: Robert Dubovsky and Paul Dubovsky. He was preceded in death by his sister, the late Mary Nye. A Mass for Christian Burial for Andew Dubovsky, Jr. will be held at a...

Sibyl Brooks, age 91 of Monroe, passed away on November 10, 2023. She was born in Elbert County on May 9, 1932 to the late Augie Irene Burden Seymour and the late Jesse David Seymour. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Dr. James F. Brooks. Surviving are, sons and daughter in law, Mitchell and Debbie Brooks, Doug Brooks; numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday November 20th at 2:00 PM at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dr. Richard Bardusch officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to your local humane society. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Bruce Brookshire, age 83, of Monroe, GA, passed away on October 21, 2023. Bob was born in Suches, GA on March 1, 1940. He graduated from the Woody Gap School in Suches, GA, attended the University of GA, and had a successful career in the Commercial Credit Industry. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Bruce (H.B.) and Forrestine Prince Brookshire, as well as his first wife of 47 years, Lynda Lord Brookshire. Surviving members of Bob's family are current spouse, Donna Hill Brookshire; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Sapecky (Timothy); grandchildren, Joseph Sapecky (Julie McClure and great grandchild, Declan McClure), Jacob Sapecky, Rachel Sapecky; step-daughter and...

Gerald Henry Nolan, Jr. also known as "Jerry", age 70 of Grayson, passed away on September 3, 2023. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 23, 1953 to the late Gerald Henry Nolan, Sr. and the late Marie Mager Nolan. He was also preceded in death by his brother, the late Sam Nolan. Surviving are, wife of 50 years, Karen Nolan; sons and daughters in law, Ryan Nolan and Lacey Adkins, Josh and Amber Nolan; sister, Kelly Hutton; brothers and sister in law, John Nolan, Michael and Michelle Nolan; grandchildren, Aiden, Max, Maddie and Rhett; and several nieces and nephews. Also, his four legged companion, Grizz-dog. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 9th at 2:00 PM...

Gerald Henry Nolan, Jr. also known as "Jerry", age 70 of Grayson, passed away on September 3, 2023. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 23, 1953 to the late Gerald Henry Nolan, Sr. and the late Marie Mager Nolan. He was also preceded in death by his brother, the late Sam Nolan. Surviving are, wife of 50 years, Karen Nolan; sons and daughters in law, Ryan Nolan and Lacey Adkins, Josh and Amber Nolan; sister, Kelly Hutton; brothers and sister in law, John Nolan, Michael and Michelle Nolan; grandchildren, Aiden, Max, Maddie and Rhett; and several nieces and nephews. Also, his four legged companion, Grizz-dog. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 9th at 2:00 PM...

Lottie Carolyn Malcom, age 90 of Madison, passed away on August 22, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1933 to the late Lottie Darnell Johnson and the late Claude F. Johnson. She was preceded in death by her son, the late Grail Malcom and granddaughter, the late Michelle Raettig. Surviving are, husband, Harold Malcom; daughter and son in law, Eyvette and Ed Raettig; son and daughter in law, Daryl and Judith Malcom; daughter in law, Gail Malcom; 6 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday August 27th at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home at 2:00 PM with the Rev. Bryce Behnke and Rev. Mark Jones officiating. Interment ...

Age - 79 Years Old Molly passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jinger and Andrew McElhannon, August 22nd, 2023, surrounded by her immediate family. A Celebration of Life social; is being planned for a future date. Molly was born in 1944, in Good Hope, Walton Co., Georgia, the daughter of Roy and Olive Maughon. A resident of Good Hope until age 19, she was preceded in death by her parents and all her siblings, the late Mrs. Alison Poss, Miss Ina Maughon, Mrs. Marion Gann, Mrs. Sue Saye, and Mr. Tommy Maughon. She married at a young age, and became mother to Mrs. Jinger McElhannon, Sister-in-law to the Late Gary Howard and Mrs. Joyce Howard, and Mrs. Carol Maughon. She was...

John Barry Ford, Sr , age 75 of Social Circle passed away at home on August 15, 2023. Mr. Ford was a retired School Administrator in Gwinnett County Public Schools. He received a Master of Education Degree and an Education Specialist Degree from UGA. He served as Assistant Principal at South Gwinnett High School, Principal at Sweetwater Middle School, Principal at Richards Middle School, and retired as Principal of Duluth Middle School. Mr. Ford was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Snellville and was one of the organizers of the Preschool program. He was an avid Historian at heart and enjoyed all aspects of United States history as well as Religious history and...

John Leslie Humphreys Jr., M.D., age 92 of Atlanta, GA passed away on July 17, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA to Margorie Elizabeth Humphreys, n?e Nelson, and John Leslie Humphreys Sr. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Barbara Mooers Humphreys, and brothers Robert Humphreys and Arthur Humphreys. John earned a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, served in the U.S. Army as a medical officer in Germany, and was a resident in ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic. John practiced in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his children Megan Humphreys and Brenin Humphreys, grandsons...

Francis Gerard Hanley, age 87 of Clayton, passed away on June 23, 2023. He was born in Connecticut on January 25, 1936. Fran was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Keehan Hanley, his parents William and Gertrude Hanley, his siblings Elizabeth Dunn, William Hanley, and Thomas Hanley. Fran attended college at Fairfield University where he majored in Basketball and received a business degree in the process. Fran married the love of his life, Jane, on July 11, 1959. They lived in Westport, Connecticut before they picked up all their belongings and moved to Stone Mountain, Georgia. There they raised their 5 children. Fran and Jane lived in Stone Mountain until they retired and then moved...

Ronnie Aldrich, age 72 of Loganville, passed away on June 11, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1950 to the late Melba Ruth Aspinwall Aldrich and Estes Delmas (Bob) Aldrich. Surviving are wife, Connie Baccus Aldrich; daughters and son in law, Rebecca Aldrich, Melisa and Clay Dobbs; son and daughter in law, Scott and Andrea Aldrich; sisters and brother in law, Wilda Strickland, Jilda and David Brown; brothers and sisters in law, Eddie and Debra Aldrich, Donnie and Karen Aldrich; grandsons, Brice Aldrich and Samson Dobbs; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Funeral services were held on Thursday June 15th at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with the...

James Roth Clinton, Jr., age 83 of Jackson, passed away on May 24, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1940 to the late Sara Parker Clinton and the late James Roth Clinton, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Frankie Marie Clinton. Surviving are daughter and son in law, Cathy and Chuck Moses; son and daughter in law, Greg and Stacie Clinton; Grandchildren, Drew and Dalton Clinton, Kimber Miller, Sarah Grace, Zachary, and Eli Moses, and Grayson and Gracie Williamson; Great Grandchildren, Caitlyn Holcomb, Noah and Sawyer Miller. Roth was an Army Veteran and was employed for 37 years by Roadway Express, Inc. as a Dispatcher. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Meadows...

Laverne Nickelson Simmons, age 86 of Monroe, passed away on April 29, 2023. She was born in Tombs County, GA on March 9, 1937 to the late LaRue Kirkland Nickelson and the late Noel Jennings Nickelson. Surviving are, husband, Harry Simmons; daughter and son in law, Dominique and Mike Bennett; sons and daughter in law, Harry Simmons II, Royce Nelson and Tracy Simmons; grandchildren, Harry (Vee) Simmons III, Kyle (Antje) Simmons, Amanda Simmons, Ashley Hall, Peyton Bennett, Rex Bennett; and 8 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 7th at the First Baptist Church Monroe at 3:00 PM with Dr. Todd Ware officiating. There will be a visitation on Sunday May 7th at...

Laverne Nickelson Simmons, age 86 of Monroe, passed away on April 29, 2023. She was born in Tombs County, GA on March 9, 1937 to the late LaRue Kirkland Nickelson and the late Noel Jennings Nickelson. Surviving are, husband, Harry Simmons; daughter and son in law, Dominique and Mike Bennett; sons and daughter in law, Harry Simmons II, Royce Nelson and Tracy Simmons; grandchildren, Harry (Vee) Simmons III, Kyle (Antje) Simmons, Amanda Simmons, Ashley Hall, Peyton Bennett, Rex Bennett; and 8 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 7th at the First Baptist Church Monroe at 3:00 PM with Dr. Todd Ware officiating. There will be a visitation on Sunday May 7th at...

Patricia Conner Tucker, 88, of Gainesville (formerly Winder) passed away on April 1, 2023. Mrs. Tucker was born on November 11, 1934 in Monroe, GA to her late parents, Helen Day Conner and Charles Arthur Conner. She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Sarah Reid Conner. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Ronald Crawford Tucker of Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law: Patricia and Mike Register of Jacksonville, FL and Ellen and Patrick Toms of Gainesville; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Patricia was a graduate of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA. In addition to her career as a Georgia History teacher in Barrow county, she was a tireless and...

Helen Marie Thornton Jacobs, 88, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023. A daughter of the rolling hills of Jackson County, Georgia, Helen was born on December 24, 1934 and grew up in Bogart, Georgia and on a family farm outside Winterville, Georgia. She graduated from Winterville High School and enjoyed a brief career before marrying her high school sweetheart in 1955. For more than 40 years, she devoted herself to serving others, raising her family wherever her family's travels led - from Toccoa and Commerce to Grass Range, Montana, from Franklin Springs to Worcester, Massachusetts and Superior, Wisconsin - before returning to northeast Georgia and Monroe in...

Helen Marie Thornton Jacobs, 88, of Monroe, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023. A daughter of the rolling hills of Jackson County, Georgia, Helen was born on December 24, 1934 and grew up in Bogart, Georgia and on a family farm outside Winterville, Georgia. She graduated from Winterville High School and enjoyed a brief career before marrying her high school sweetheart in 1955. For more than 40 years, she devoted herself to serving others, raising her family wherever her family's travels led - from Toccoa and Commerce to Grass Range, Montana, from Franklin Springs to Worcester, Massachusetts and Superior, Wisconsin - before returning to northeast Georgia and Monroe in...

Nancy Ruark Peters, age 86, of Madison, passed away on March 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Louise Catherine Peppers Ruark and the late Wiley Arnold Ruark. Surviving are husband: Rev. Bonnie Eugene Peters; daughter: Donna Lynn Peters; sister: Linda R. Schwamlein. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 17th at Bostwick Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ann Mann officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfuneralhomeinc.com

Myra Clark Smith of Monroe, Georgia died on March 1, 2023. She was born in Covington, GA on September 7, 1933, to Susan Fuller Clark and William Lee Clark. At one year of age she came to live with her cousins Sanford Steadman and Beulah Y. Steadman, acquiring two sisters at the time, Margaret and Elizabeth Steadman. Myra was the widow of William George (Bill) Smith of Social Circle, GA, marrying him in 1953. She graduated Monroe High School in 1950 with honors. She was active in class ai??airs throughout her life. In 1972, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Georgia (UGA) with a bachelor of business administration degree. While at the University she earned the following...

Dorothy Ann Pope, 83 of Monroe, passed away on February 25, 2023. She was born in Eufaula, AL on September 19, 1939. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, the late Eugene (Gene) Pope. Surviving are, daughters and sons in law, Sherri and Buddy Russell of Loganville, Gina and Rick Gelinas of Monroe, Daphne and Ellis McGeorge of Loganville; grandchildren, Hope and Steve Johnson, Dillon McGeorge, Emilee Russell, Andrew Gelinas; great grandchildren, Lilly Johnson and Vann Johnson. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, March 1st at 12:00 PM at the 1025 Church with the Rev. Tommy Fountain officiating. Visitation was Wednesday, March 1st at the 1025 Church from 10:00 AM until 12:00...