Death Notices

Mrs. Donna Elizabeth Parker Wilson, age 75, of Stockbridge, formerly of Meansville, passed away July 26, 2019. She was born in Rome, GA, daughter of the late Guy Parker Sr. and the late Lorena Parker Bowman. Donna worked in the Georgia Educational System for 27 years before retiring.  She was a light-hearted person, always loving, generous and kind.  She was very devoted to her family. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Leila Mae Patton Caves, age 96, of Williamson, passed away July 22, 2019.  She grew up in Williamson, daughter of the late James Milton Patton and Pearl Brooks Patton.  She worked as a Dietician and Manager of the Pike County High School Cafeteria for many years.  When she was young, she liked to fish. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking.  She crocheted many blankets for family and friends.  [Full story »] 

Mr. Thomas M. Lacey, age 86, of Williamson, passed away July 19, 2019, at Brightmoor Nursing Home. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Frances Geraldine Huff Parker, age 90, of Alpharetta, formerly of Tifton, passed away July 9, 2019. She was born in Williamson, GA, daughter of the late Owen Franklin Huff and Mildred Aldeane Glass Huff.  After graduating from Zebulon High School in 1945 as the valedictorian, she graduated from Mrs. Mitchum’s Business School in Griffin.  She worked as a secretary for First Savings & Loan and later Commercial Bank, both in Griffin. She lived in Athens while her husband attended the University of Georgia. While living in Blairsville for 18 years, she worked as secretary for the Federal Government in the ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service) office for 2 years and then at the Bank of Blairsville before quitting work after contracting rheumatic fever. In 1969 she moved with her family to Tifton, where she lived for 44 years.  She was a homemaker who devoted her life to taking care of her husband and family.  She enjoyed visiting with family, keeping up with current events, and engaging in lively conversation. 
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Mr. Gary J. Carroll age 63 of Molena, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. [Full story »] 

Mr. Joel Arthur Sandefur, age 37, of Zebulon, passed away July 2, 2019, at his home.  He grew up in Zebulon and worked as an electrician.  He enjoyed drag racing and working on cars with his father. 
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Joshua Ray Lawrence, age 38, of Zebulon, passed away June 27, 2019. He grew up in Pike County and enjoyed fishing, camping, and floating the river. Josh loved Jesus and his family. He was known for his sweet spirit and kind and loving heart. He was always willing to help anyone in need. 
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Mr. Marvin T. “Tommy” Powers, age 83, of Meansville, passed away June 17, 2019, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. [Full story »] 

Mr. David Evans, age 62, of Milner, passed away June 4, 2019.  He grew up in Williamson, son of the late Edgar Henry Evans and Lula Mae Gibson Evans. He owned and operated Evans Paint.  He was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Barnesville.  David enjoyed sitting on his front porch.  In his younger years he liked to race go-carts. [Full story »] 

Mr. George Richard Lifsey, age 79 of Meansville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. [Full story »]