Death Notices

Mr. James Leon Lawrence, age 75, of Woodbury, passed away November 30, 2019, at his residence. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Lavonda W. Lyle, age 80 of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her residence.
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Our beloved David Mitchell Bonilla of Williamson passed away peacefully in his sleep November 10, 2019 after a short illness. David was born April 6, 1953. He served honorably in the U.S. Army as an airborne paramedic with the 82nd Airborne and maintained extensive medical skills and knowledge throughout his life. David lived and worked in Alaska as captain of a commercial fishing boat, as a subsistence hunter and trapper, and as a skilled carpenter. He loved science, humanity, and was a pretty good guitar player. He loved learning and he encouraged us all to learn a little something new each day. [Full story »] 

Mr. Ted Russell Wood, age 69, of Griffin (Pike County), passed away November 6, 2019, at Brightmoor Hospice. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Jean Kettles Murray, age 87 of Griffin passed away on November 2, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born on Valentine's Day 1932 in Dalton, GA, and attended Wesleyan College. She graduated from Auburn University where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Mary Lee Alford, age 83, of Milner passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019. [Full story »] 

Mr. Thurman Ray Brown, age 89 of Williamson, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his residence. [Full story »] 

Mr. Richard Howard Watkins, age 85, of Zebulon, passed away October 20, 2019, at his home. He was born in LaGrange, son of the late Howard Watkins and Annie McPeters Watkins. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army. After his military service, he went to work for Thomaston Mills, retiring as Human Resources Manager after 45 years.  Later in life he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Georgia State University. He was a founding member and Deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Zebulon. Richard enjoyed working in his yard, visiting his family on his golf cart, and walking up and down his driveway.  Those who drove by always looked for him and his friendly wave. Until about a year ago, Richard walked six miles a day. He doted over his wife Bobbie, and was very devoted to his family. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Rebecca Rea Wiley, age 70 of Williamson, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at her residence. [Full story »] 

Robert Foster (Bob) Lindley, Jr. went to be with his Lord on October 08, 2019. Bob was born on Feb. 15, 1943, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Robert Foster Lindley and Dorothy Mae (Hess) Lindley. He graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1961. In 1966, Bob married Anna Cecilia (Anne) Gormley in Tulsa, OK. They had two children, Rob and Sarah. [Full story »] 

Patricia “Patti” Shy Bartlett, 70, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2019 after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday October 13, 2019 at Fort Valley United Methodist Church, 301 West Church Street in Fort Valley, with Rev. Doug Mays officiating. Family will greet friends immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.  [Full story »]