Death Notices

Mr. Gilbert George “Gib” Downton, II, age 72, of Williamson, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020 at his home.   [Full story »] 

John William Fain, 88, of Melbourne, FL, formerly of Griffin, widower of Annette Smith Fain died February 14, 2020 at Market Street Viera in Melbourne, Fl. [Full story »] 

Capt.(R) James "Jim" Russell Friedline

Jim embarked on his final flight west on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the age of 91. Surrounded by his loving family, he passed away at his home in Madison, GA.

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Mr. Charles Melvin Pendley, Sr., age 70, of Meansville, passed away February 9, 2020, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. He was born March 9, 1949, son of the late Melvin Wood Pendley and Sarah Ann Blackerby. He graduated from Pike County High School in 1968. In his early years, Mr. Pendley worked in the battery business. He enjoyed watching TV and being with his grandkids and family. [Full story »] 

Funeral services for Rubie Sandiford “Sandy” Lynch, 79 years old, of Perry, Georgia will take place at the Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin, Georgia on Saturday, Feburary 8, 2020. The family will receive friends at the funeral home at 2 PM followed a service at 3 PM in the chapel. The Reverend Alton Wilson will officiate.  Internment will follow at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church which is located on US 19 in Griffin.
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Mr. Wyatt Larkin Nixon, age 88, of Griffin GA, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at his residence.
Mr. Nixon was born October 24, 1931, in Upson County to the late Jim Nixon and Louise Peaden Nixon. He retired from the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service. He served in Korea and Vietnam, and was a member of Masonic Lodge #118. [Full story »] 

Mr. Ronald “Ron” (Red) DeWolf Miller, age 90, of Williamson, passed away January 24, 2020. Ron was born in Atlanta, grew up in the historic Adair Park Community, and was a former member of Park Street United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Walter T. Miller and the late Nell Bright Miller. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. Ron was active in American Legion Post #258 in Jonesboro, and American Legion of Georgia, where he was District Commander. He served as Chef De Gare of the Fulton County Voiture #217 40&8th military veterans organization. Ron worked as a truck driver for Roadway Express for 30 years before retiring. He enjoyed building things and was a “pack rat.” [Full story »] 

Mr. Jerry Ronald Woods, age 80, of Zebulon, passed away January 21, 2020, at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough.  Jerry was born in Kildar, KY, son of the late Edsel Woods and Mossie Depew Woods.  He was a window cleaner and worked in the paint and body business.  He loved dogs, and nature, and enjoyed watching them from his big picture windows and all the kids. [Full story »] 

Mr. Appleton Preston (A. P.) “Frank” Daniel, age 86, of Molena, passed away January 20, 2020.  He was born in Meansville, son of the late Preston Daniel and the late Nellie Free Daniel.  Frank was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Paratrooper.  After being honorably discharged from the military, he worked in the trucking business for many years, where he was an owner and operator.  He enjoyed his time spent in Louisiana, but his home was in Molena. Frank enjoyed fishing and hunting.



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