Death Notices

Roy Gene Clem, Jr.

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Monday, January 20. 2020

Mr. Roy Gene Clem, Jr., age 68, of Molena, passed away January 17, 2020, at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. He was born in Pendelton, IN, and graduated from Madison Heights High School in IN. At the age of 18, he was drafted into the United States Air Force and deployed to serve in the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he moved to Anderson, IN where he met his wife Martha Jane Baker. They were married on November 12, 1974. [Full story »]

Harold Robbins

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Monday, January 20. 2020

Mr. Harold Douglas “Roadrunner” Robbins, age 77, of Meansville, went to be with the Lord on January, 18, 2020, at Brightmoor Hospice. Harold grew up in Pike County, son of the late Harold Ray Robbins and Estelle McDaniel Robbins. He was a jack-of-all trades, and he enjoyed fishing and bowling. Harold attended Rehoboth Church of the Nazarene. [Full story »]

Oscar Purvis, Jr.

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Friday, January 17. 2020

Mr. Oscar Allen Purvis, Jr., age 77, of Zebulon, passed away January 14, 2020, at Upson Regional Medical Center. He was born in Eastman, son of the late Oscar Allen Purvis, Sr. and Myrtle Evans Purvis. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged from the military, he went to work as an aircraft mechanic at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, where he worked for 30 years. After retiring, he managed Ruth’s Restaurant in Zebulon. He was a long-time member of Beulah Baptist Church in Molena, a Mason and member of Montgomery Lodge #31 in Zebulon, and a member of the American Legion Post #197, both in Zebulon. Oscar enjoyed hunting and fishing. [Full story »]

Vyrlon “Ed” Rivers

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Tuesday, January 7. 2020

Mr. Vyrlon “Ed” Rivers age 58 of Meansville, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. [Full story »]

Chris Patton

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Monday, January 6. 2020

Mr. Christopher James Patton, age 57, of Molena, passed away January 3, 2020. Chris grew up in Williamson, son of the late Jerry Allen Patton Sr. and Wanda Fran Kimbell Patton. [Full story »]

John Brian Batchelor, Sr.

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Thursday, January 2. 2020

Mr. John Brian Batchelor, Sr., age 51, of Concord, passed away December 31, 2019, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Brian grew up in Eatonton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Operation Desert Storm. After his active duty, Brian joined the Army National Guard. He had been in the fire protection industry for the last 26 years, and was currently working as an inspector for Cintas Fire Protection in Norcross. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, playing pool and being outdoors. Brian was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. He loved being with his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. The man that stood for so much, he was a value to anyone’s life just knowing him. Genuinely give you the shirt off of his back kinda man! [Full story »]

Freddy Clark

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Thursday, January 2. 2020

Fredrick Martin “Freddy” Clark, Jr age 49 of Williamson passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. [Full story »]

Damon Stewart “Danny” Riggins, Sr.

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Monday, December 30. 2019

Mr. Damon Stewart “Danny” Riggins, Sr., age 73, of Molena, passed away December 28, 2019. He was born November 3, 1946, son of the late James Astor Riggins and Marie Matthews Riggins. He graduated from Pike County High School in 1964, where he played on the basketball team. Danny worked for Delta Airlines for 37 years before retiring as Lead Ramp Supervisor. For many years he attended Pike County Assembly of God Church and more recently was attending Christ Chapel Community Church in Zebulon and First Assembly of God Church in Thomaston. Danny enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. [Full story »]

Catherine Hubbard

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Monday, December 30. 2019

Mrs. Catherine Louise Hubbard, age 74, of Griffin, passed away December 27, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice. She was born in Griffin, daughter of the late David L. Hubbard and Margaret Allen Hubbard. Catherine worked as an office manager for Dr. Bunya in Griffin for 13 years and then worked as a bookkeeper for Southern Credit Union in Fayetteville for another 13 years before retiring. She enjoyed decorating, and making jewelry. Catherine was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. For over 20 years she was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Griffin where she was involved in the women’s prison ministry. She was a loving and caring person and very devoted to her family. [Full story »]

Martha “Alice” Peterson

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Monday, December 30. 2019

Martha “Alice” Peterson, 84, of McRae, Georgia, passed peacefully in her sleep, with her daughter, Mitsy, by her side, at Serenity Hospice in Dublin, Georgia on December 27, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 30, at Telfair Memorial Gardens, followed by visitation at Vaughn Funeral Home. [Full story »]

Libby Wallace

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Friday, December 27. 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Padgett Wallace, age 80, of Griffin, passed away December 26, 2019, at her home. She was born in Atlanta, and grew up in East Point, daughter of the late Merle and Lucille Padgett. Libby was a homemaker who loved music, dancing, sunbathing and exercising. She was very crafty, and a passionate animal advocate.

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Victoria Sanvidge Spinks Bohan

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Thursday, December 26. 2019

Victoria Sanvidge Spinks Bohan, 49, of Macon, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 30, 2019, at 11:00AM at Hart’s Chapel of the Cupola, with Pastor Bert Watts officiating. The family will greet friends Sunday, December 29, 2019, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM, at Hart’s at the Cupola. Interment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Children's Foundation, 3395 Northeast Expressway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30341; or, Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, 777 Hemlock St, Box 78, Macon, GA 31201. [Full story »]

Tommy Herndon

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Friday, December 20. 2019

Mr. John Thomas “Tommy” Herndon II, age 58, of Zebulon, passed away December 16, 2019, at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital. Tommy grew up in Pike County, son of the late William Marion Herndon and Carolyn Hobbs Herndon. He worked as a truck driver for many years before taking a job repossessing automobiles. He became known as “Repo.” Tommy enjoyed working on Dodge trucks and cutting grass. He was a loving father and granddaddy, and very devoted to his family and friends. [Full story »]

Thomas Mitchell

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Thursday, December 19. 2019

Mr. Thomas Henry Mitchell, age 62, of Pike County, passed away December 17, 2019, at his home surrounded by his girls. He was born in Atlanta, son of the late Walter Thomas Mitchell and Frances Morris Mitchell. Thomas worked as a correctional officer for Spalding County for 15 years. He was loyal and strong and didn’t meet a stranger. He enjoyed yard work, and being outdoors. You could find him anywhere his grandkids were. Thomas was a loving and devoted husband, father and PaPa. [Full story »]