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Louise Cochran

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Thursday, December 28. 2017

Mrs. Martha Louise Cochran, age 86 of Meansville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday December 23, 2017 at Atlanta Medical Center, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Mrs. Cochran was born in Concord, Georgia on November 16, 1931. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mark Oliver Carter and Delphia Denham Carter and her husband Carl Guy Cochran, Jr. She retired from the Pike County Probate Court and after retirement helped her husband on their family farm then continued that after his death. She loved reading, spending time outdoors and was very passionate about her special kitties. She is a member of Life Springs Church. [Full story »]

Norman Hillidge

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Wednesday, December 20. 2017

Mr. Norman Robertson Hillidge, age 85, formerly of Pike County, passed away December 4, 2017. He was born in Latabatiere, Canada, son of the late Norman Hillidge and Blanche Robertson Hillidge. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. In his early career, he worked in law enforcement for the Miami-Dade Police Department and the Jackson Diagnostic State Prison, then later worked at Ford Motor Company, and retired from Atlantic Steel Company. [Full story »]

Richard Thomas Beckham

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Monday, December 18. 2017

Richard Thomas Beckham was born on September 16, 1923, the eldest son of Enoch Leon and Mary Jane (Cheek) Beckham. He was a descendent of one of the founding families of Pike County, Georgia, who settled here in the early 1800s. A lifelong resident of Molena, he passed away peacefully early on the morning of December 16 in his home at the age of 94. [Full story »]

John (J. L.) Wynn

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Friday, December 15. 2017

Mr. John Lamar (J. L.) Wynn Sr., age 77, of Molena, passed away December 14, 2017. He was born in Zebulon, son of the late Marvin and Agnes Wynn. He was a veteran and Sergeant, serving in the United States Army. He worked for the Georgia State Patrol for several years later transferring to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, where he retired as Senior Special Agent for Organized Crime. Mr. Wynn was a life-long resident of Pike County, and he was very active in his community. He served on the Pike County Board of Education for 28 years and owned and operated a convenience store in Molena. He and his wife were foster parents to 32 sons. He was a devoted family man, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. [Full story »]

Betty Harper

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Friday, December 15. 2017

Mrs. Betty Harper of Zebulon passed away December 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Harper and is survived by her daughters, Holly Harper and her husband Steve Jennings of Marietta; Jennifer Davidson and her husband Tom of Mountain Brook, AL; sons, Ronald Harper of Zebulon; Larry Michael Harper and his wife Kathy of Zebulon; brother, Robert L. Nix and his wife Cherry of Zebulon; grandchildren, Avery Holloway; Lauren Harper; Charlie Harper; Sam Davidson and Ivy Davidson. [Full story »]

Teresa Sampson

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Thursday, December 14. 2017

Mrs. Teresa Sampson of Griffin, passed away on Monday, December 11 at Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. She was 58 years old. She was born in Atlanta, on January 14, 1959. [Full story »]

Jackie Caraway

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Monday, December 11. 2017

Mr. Jackie Eugene Caraway, age 78, of Griffin, formerly of Meansville, passed away December 10, 2017. He was born in Pike County, son of the late Sam J. Caraway and Annie D. Phillips Caraway. He attended grammar school in Meansville and high school in Zebulon. He was an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force, serving as a Thermo Nuclear Specialist during the Korean Conflict. Jackie was a radio operator, road deputy and Chief Deputy for the Pike County Sheriff’s Department from 1978-1990. He then worked as a surveillance officer for the Georgia Department of Corrections, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and helping others. He was a very wise man, and an awesome husband, father, and PawPaw. [Full story »]

Thaddus Jefferson Wheeler

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Friday, December 8. 2017

Mr. Thaddus Jefferson Wheeler, 75 of Meansville, GA, died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Upson Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Wheeler was born December 24, 1941, in Spalding County to the late Thomas Jefferson and Oma Wheeler. He worked for Thomaston Mills in the Quiller Room and as a Truck driver, he was also a bus driver for Pike County Schools, member and Deacon of Vega Community Church, and Veteran of the U.S. Army.   [Full story »]

Jeffery O. Straight

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Friday, December 8. 2017

Jeffery O. Straight, age 57 of Griffin passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. [Full story »]

Steve Marshall

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Monday, November 27. 2017

Mr. Steven Davis “Steve” Marshall, age 69, of Griffin, passed away November 26, 2017. He was born in Griffin, son of the late Steven James Marshall and Mildred Davis Marshall. Steve was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a Fireman for the Griffin Fire Department for 32 years. After retiring, he worked for Spalding Gas for 13 years. He enjoyed collecting antique farm equipment and attending drag races. Steve was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and an awesome brother and PawPaw. [Full story »]

Anderson “Bud” Herring Jr.

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Monday, November 27. 2017

Mr. Anderson “Bud” Herring Jr., age 75, of Zebulon, passed away November 22, 2017, at Brightmoor Hospice. He was born in Gadsden, AL, son of the late Anderson Herring Sr. and Sarah Adula Cook Seabolt. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving as a ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division, “The Screaming Eagles”, an elite airborne infantry division specializing in parachute operations. Bud was stationed in Germany and Fort Bragg, NC. [Full story »]

Emily Gayle Burden

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Monday, November 20. 2017

Mrs. Emily Gayle Burden, age 80, of Meansville GA, died Sunday, November 19, 2017, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin GA.  Mrs. Burden was born in Meansville GA, January 21, 1937, to the late Virgil and Allene Owen. She was Mayor of Meansville, a retired secretary for Georgia Power and member of Meansville Baptist Church. [Full story »]

Sarah Lilly Greene Vande Boom

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Monday, November 20. 2017

Mrs. Sarah Lilly Greene Vande Boom, age 80, of Zebulon, passed away November 18, 2017. She was born in Spartanburg, SC, daughter of the late Elbert Green and Alpha Poole Green. She was a proud six year veteran of the United States Army. While stationed in Japan, she met and married her husband Lawrence in 1962. Mrs. Vande Boom worked in the banking industry and then for State Farm in Rohnert Park, CA. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, traveling and her family. [Full story »]

Mary Patie Patton

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Friday, November 17. 2017

Mrs. Mary Patie Patton, age 83, of Williamson, passed away November 16, 2017, at Eternal Hope Hospice. She was born in Concord, daughter of the late Emmett Milner and Louise Reeves Milner. She worked for the Pike County Tag Office and retired from the Pike County Tax Assessor’s Office after more than 20 years. She enjoyed cross stitching, picture puzzles, couponing and bird watching. She especially liked to watch her humming birds. Mary Patie loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. [Full story »]