Death Notices

Mrs. Marion Keen Coleman, age 85, of The Rock, GA, passed away July 24, 2018, at The Oaks Nursing Center in Athens, GA. She was born in Swainsboro, GA, daughter of the late John Frederick Keen and Maddie McDaniel Keen. Mrs. Coleman worked for the Barnesville Housing Authority and was the Comptroller for Gordon College. She was a long-time member of Mt. Gap Church at The Rock, GA, where she and her husband, Nerl, worked tirelessly on projects at the church and also at Mt. Gap Campground, formerly Camp Louisa Jones, which Rev. Coleman built. [Full story »] 

On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, Allen Wallace Williams, Jr., loving husband and father of three, passed away at home at the age of 75 surrounded by his family. [Full story »] 

Mr. Vernon Eugene Lee, age 82, of Concord, passed July 9, 2018.  He grew up in Panama City, FL, and graduated from Bay High School in 1953. Vernon then joined the United States Air Force. After serving for four years, he returned to Panama City and graduated from Gulf Coast College. He moved to Georgia in 1961 and took a job with Delta Airlines. He worked there for 31 years before retiring.  Mr. Lee was a member of Christ Chapel Community Church in Zebulon and enjoyed going to church, gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren. [Full story »] 

Rhett Marcellus Lister age of 61 of Williamson, Georgia passed away on June 9, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held on July 14, 2018 at 11:00 Roddy Baptist Church in Cochran, Georgia. [Full story »] 

Mr. James Franklin “Jimmy” Martin, age 71, of Milner, passed away June 29, 2018.  He was born in Barnesville, son of the late Joseph Jackson “Jack” Martin and Louise Bunn Martin. He worked for the GA Forestry Commission and Walker Concrete for many years. He was of the Baptist faith.  Jimmy was a volunteer and Captain at Fire Station #3 in Milner.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was his favorite.  [Full story »] 

Mrs. Hazel Kent Landers, affectionately known as Nemaw and Doodle-Bug, age 80, of Zebulon passed away, Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence. [Full story »] 

Mr. Charles William Caldwell, age 89, of Zebulon, passed away June 28, 2018, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. He grew up in Pike County, son of the late E. O. Caldwell and Lucille Hawkins Caldwell. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He served in the Korean War where he received a Purple Heart. Mr. Caldwell was a life-long member of New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon and a retired welder. He enjoyed gardening, and in his younger years he liked to fish and hunt. [Full story »] 

Julian Harris Danielly passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was surrounded by his wife and longtime caregivers. Funeral Services will be held at 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Life Springs Church, 10608 Ga Hwy 109, Zebulon. He will lie in state from 1-2 p.m. Pastor Kyle Smith and Pastor Alex Smith will officiate. Internment will follow at Fincher Memorial Cemetery, 11001 Ga Hwy 109, Zebulon. Mr. Danielly was born in The Rock, Ga on November 8, 1937. As a young man, Mr. Danielly became an Eagle Scout. He began his college career at Young Harris College and eventually graduated from Georgia State University. He started his career selling cookware eventually transitioning into selling hospital and medical supplies. In 1986 Mr. Danielly founded Aladan Corporation and opened the only latex manufacturing plant in America at that time. In 1993, he was named National Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. magazine for his success in developing Aladan Corporation. He enjoyed golf but his big love was fishing. He was a long time member of the Marietta Bassmasters. He opened his home each year to host a fishing tournament, run by the Marietta Bassmasters, for children experiencing the devastating effects of brain tumors. He funded the construction of a community center and a beautiful church called Life Springs Church in Zebulon. [Full story »] 

Cindy Rachel Pruitt, 56, of Barnesville, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her home in Thomaston.

Mrs. Ruby Ann Ballard Castles, age 81, of Williamson, passed away June 6, 2018, at her home. She was born in Hollonville, daughter of the late J. Y. Ballard and Elizabeth Storey Ballard.  She was a homemaker, a wonderful cook, and the “Neighborhood Mother”.  She was a long-time member of Haralson United Methodist Church. Mrs. Castles worked at Rental Uniform Service in Griffin for 15 years, and enjoyed her flowers, and collecting rabbit figurines.  She was a fan of the Atlanta Braves, the University of Georgia football, NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, and NCIS star Mark Harmon.  She and her husband Bob, enjoyed riding and sitting in the rocking chairs on the front porch. [Full story »] 

Mr. Kelly Wade Wilson, age 79, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Brightmoor Hospice. [Full story »]