Death Notices

Mr. Frank Littrell Bahin, Sr., age 80, of Meansville, passed away November 11, 2016, at his home.  Mr. Bahin grew up in College Park. He attended Georgia Military Academy, Duke University and then the University of Georgia where he obtained his Bachelors degree in Business. Frank then earned an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.  [Full story »] 

Mrs. Sacola Dodgen Dupree, age 95 of Hampton, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her residence. [Full story »] 

Mr. Walter Jeffrey (Country) Bauer, age 49, of Meansville, passed away October 28, 2016, at his home.  He was born in Griffin, son of the late Walter Kendall Bauer and Ruby Sharlene Glanton Goodson.  Jeff loved children, animals, especially dogs, fishing, being near the water, antiques, old barns and old buildings.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Kendall Bauer, and step-father, Cecil (Sambo) Goodson. [Full story »] 

Jacob James Wilson, age 27 of Zebulon, passed away October 24, 2016.  He grew up in Zebulon and attended Pike County High School.  He was currently working for his friend, Brandon McDaniel, at McDiesel Auto Service in Griffin. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling and he loved spending time with his nephews. He and his sister, Rachael, took many trips together. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Dorothy Steele Combs, age 96, of Concord, GA passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Westbury Medical Care Home. She was born on Sunday, July 11, 1920 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Morton C. Steele and the late Myrtle Morris Steele. Mrs. Combs was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved square dancing, flowers, sewing, the outdoors and nature. Not one to be idle, Mrs. Combs was always doing things for other people. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Hugh English and Quigg Hollingsworth, and siblings, Robert Steele, Frances Carter, and Charles Steele. [Full story »] 

Mr. Leonard D. Harper Jr., age 70, of Molena, died Saturday October 1, 2016 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon.

He was born July 27, 1946 in Upson County to the late Leonard D. and Gladys Anthony Harper Sr. He was owner of Piggly Wiggly in Greenville and member of Meansville Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving on the USS G.K. Mackenzie (DD836) during Viet Nam.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Connie Harper; sister, Dorothy Hammond; and brother-in-law, Doug Hammond. Survivors are his daughters, Kathy (Shane) Pollard of Thomaston, and Misty (Shaun) Lamb of Molena; brother, James (Susan) Harper of Thomaston; grandchildren, Gage (Melissa) Pollard, Jennifer (Jonathan) Lewis, Amanda (Jonathan) Ellenburg, Jordan Pollard, Kristen (Cliff) Grant, Nick Pollard, Jackson Lamb Abigail Lamb and Scarlett Hebert; great-grandchildren, Isabella Pollard, Landon Lewis, Kymberli Ellenburg, Brantley Grant, Logan Pollard, Bentley Grant, Natalie Pollard, Bo Ellenburg, and Ryker Lewis.
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Mr. Landon Dwayne Edwards, age 66, of Zebulon, passed away September 30th, 2016.

He was born in Griffin, son of the late Robert Lee Edwards and Gladys Pryor Edwards. He served in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Edwards worked as a heavy equipment operator for San Bernardino County, CA for 27 years. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon. He enjoyed rock hunting, collecting antiques, and fixing electronics. [Full story »] 

Coleman Reece Taylor, age 23, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Griffin.

Coleman was born in Griffin, Georgia on September 16, 1993. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Oscar Taylor and Thomas Buncic. Coleman was a graduate of Pike County High School. Coleman loved playing soccer, hanging out with friends, spending time with family.
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Mr. Glenn Raymond Abbott, age 80, of Meansville, passed away on September 17, 2016. He was born in Ephrata, PA, son of the late Alice Hertzler Abbott.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a member of the Naval Construction Forces called the “Seabees.” Mr. Abbott was a member of the American Legion Post 197. He received his construction training in the military. He worked for Hill Construction in Thomaston for 40 years. After retiring, he worked for TLC Contractors in Thomaston, and was the Superintendent for the Pike County Road Department. Mr. Abbott was a volunteer fireman for the City of Meansville for 40 years, and enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing.  He was a good husband, father and grandfather. [Full story »]