Death Notices

Charles Martin

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Wednesday, March 21. 2018

Mr. Charles Weldon Martin, age 76, of Molena, formerly of Williamson, passed away March 19, 2018, at his home. He fought a long battle with cancer and never lost his faith. He was born in Griffin, son of the late Arthur James Martin and Ophelia Quick Martin. Charles owned and operated Martin’s Service Station and Martin’s Lawnmower Shop in Williamson for many years. He drove a Coca Cola truck in Griffin and a school bus for Pike County. He then worked for Clayton State College where he was grounds supervisor for 19 years. After retiring he became the grounds keeper for the City of Molena where he was still working. Charles was a member of Molena Baptist Church. [Full story »]

Mildred Dorothy Clay

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Monday, March 19. 2018

Mrs. Mildred Dorothy Clay, age 95 of Griffin, passed away at her residence on March 15, 2018. She was born in Nashville, GA to the late June Anderson and Mable Morris Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Homer Newell Clay; brothers, Ed May and Eugene May; sister, Pauline Gorndt. She worked for Owen Illinois for many years. [Full story »]

Harry Lee Harwell

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Monday, March 12. 2018

Mr. Harry Lee “Pop” Harwell, age 90, of Zebulon, passed away March 10, 2018. He was born in Fayetteville, GA, son of the late Claude Lee Harwell and Ottie Biles Harwell. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. As a boy, he grew up in Griffin and worked on his family’s farm, often using mules to plow the fields. He later worked for Thomaston Mills in Griffin, where he retired as Supervisor after 39 years. He enjoyed raising rabbits, hunting, fishing, gardening, watching Hee-Haw, football and NASCAR. Dale Jr. and UGA were his favorites. He was of the Methodist faith and known by many as “Rabbit Man”. [Full story »]

William Alvin “Bill” Shivers

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Tuesday, March 6. 2018

Mr. William Alvin “Bill” Shivers, age 82, of Zebulon, passed away Monday, March 5, 2018, at Brightmoor Hospice. He was a life-long resident of Zebulon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elton and Talma Shivers, and a brother Larry Shivers. [Full story »]

Eugene Ralston

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Tuesday, February 27. 2018

Eugene Howard Ralston, age 83, of Concord, GA passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon, GA. He was born June 9, 1934, in Gainesville, GA, son of Estes Homer Ralston and Irma Berthel (Bertha) Burtz Ralston. He was a “Giant on Earth” in so many ways other than his six-foot, eight-inch frame. Eugene never let the truth get in the way of a good story. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a master craftsman, an avid collector who enjoyed the thrill of the hunt, and a “PawPaw” to many. [Full story »]

Matthew Kory Williams

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Friday, February 23. 2018

Mr. Matthew Kory Williams, age 18, of Zebulon, passed away February 22, 2018. He was a 2017 graduate of Pike County High School, where he excelled at soccer. As a goal keeper he was ranked 8th in the nation. Matthew previously worked for Air Control Heating and Air and was currently employed by Double P Grading in Williamson. [Full story »]

Jeanette Gabriel

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Monday, February 19. 2018

Mrs. Jeanette Bassett Gabriel, age 72, of Zebulon, passed away February 19, 2018, at Spalding Regional Hospital. She was born in Greenville, daughter of the late Webster Bassett and Maggie Ruth Abner Bassett. Jeanette enjoyed shopping and working in her yard. She was a good cook and especially loved her family. [Full story »]

Joanne White

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Monday, February 19. 2018

Ms. Elizabeth Joanne Comstock White, age 57, passed away February 16, 2018. She was born on July 29, 1960, daughter of the late Raymond Lee Comstock and Emma Lee Brooks Comstock. She worked as a radio dispatcher for Clayton County for many years. [Full story »]

Jimmy Salter

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Monday, February 19. 2018

Mr. James Marvin “Jimmy” Salter, Sr. age 80, of Meansville, passed away February 18, 2018, at Upson Regional Medical Center. He was born in Zebulon, son of the late Leonard Davis Salter and Evelyn Gassett Salter. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver and diesel mechanic for many years, and enjoyed fishing, hunting drag racing and restoring muscle cars. Jimmy was a soft-spoken man, a great husband, father and Pop. [Full story »]

Joseph Allen Bottoms

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Friday, February 16. 2018

Joseph Allen Bottoms, age 63, of Barnesville, passed away February 12, 2018. [Full story »]

Barbara Holloway

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Tuesday, February 13. 2018

Mrs. Barbara Ann Cannon Holloway, age 65, of Concord, passed away February 13, 2018, at her home. She was born in Griffin on February 12, 1953. She worked for Dundee Mills and then Springs Industries for more than 30 years. She then worked for Wal-Mart in Griffin for 10 years. Barbara enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her grandsons. [Full story »]

William Larry "Billy" Guy

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Monday, February 12. 2018

Mr. William Larry "Billy" Guy, 68, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at his home. [Full story »]

Ottis Richard “Ricky” Allen

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Thursday, January 25. 2018

Mr. Ottis Richard “Ricky” Allen, age 67, of Thomaston, GA passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Upson Regional Medical Center. [Full story »]

Bob Ward

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Thursday, January 25. 2018

Robert Charlton “Bob” Ward, age 66, of Meansville, passed away January 17, 2018. He was born in Flint, MI, son of the late Harry Ward and Hyacinth Romer Ward. [Full story »]

James Michael (Mike) Sams

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Friday, January 12. 2018

James Michael (Mike) Sams of Molena, passed peacefully on January 10, 2018. He was born on July 7, 1948 in Atlanta GA. His parents J.O. and Margaret Shields Sams of Hampton, and his sister, Sandra Sams Cornelius of Thomaston, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Toni Bell Sams of Molena, three daughters, D’Anne Sams Peek (David) of Williamson, Sandra Sams Horgan (Robert) of Fayetteville and Gayle Sams Brown (Mark) of McDonough. He is also survived by his brother Mort (Pat) Sams of Peachtree City, sister Gail Gresham (Jim) of Singer Island FL, brother-in-law Bill Cornelius of Thomaston, seven grandchildren, Travis Schug (Jennifer), Samantha Hicks, Alex Horgan, Dana Horgan, Hannah Peek, Jamie Brown & Matthew Brown and 4 great grandchildren, Mason, Owen, Braelynn and Brooklynn, nieces and nephews. [Full story »]