Death Notices

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 »] 

Colonel Judy Mosbey, loving wife of 55 years to Colonel J. Stewart Mosbey, passed away after a prolonged struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Cancer. [Full story »] 

Angela Elise Shoemaker Duck, age 53, of Williamson, passed away September 28, 2019.

Angie was born on December 8, 1965, in Atlanta. She graduated from Tabernacle Christian School. She and her family moved to Pike County in 1996. She worked many years at Pike County Elementary School. Her life revolved around her girls and her greatest joy was being “Gamma”. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Dean Shoemaker. [Full story »] 

Mr. James Edward “Jim” Baker, age 80, of Williamson, passed away September 23, 2019.  He was born in Bluefield, Virginia, son of the late William Monroe Baker and Alfie Arlene Simmons Baker.  Jim was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War.  After being honorably discharged from the military, he worked for Metro Transmission in Forest Park as a Master Transmission Specialist.  In 1970, he began his nearly 30 year career with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Department, retiring as Captain.  During his years at the Sheriff’s Department, he was instrumental in establishing the child fingerprint program in Georgia. He also worked with the Jr. Deputy and Explorer Deputy programs, as well as many other community programs.  He was an instructor at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth and the 55 and Alive driving program for seniors.  Jim was involved with a prison ministry for over 20 years and a Truck Stop ministry, where he led both the music and worship services. He enjoyed working on cars, bike riding, woodworking, golfing, playing the guitar, and especially playing with his grandkids. [Full story »] 

Mr. Daniel K. Helander, age 61, of Milner (Pike County), passed away September 22, 2019, at his residence. Danny was born on February 1, 1958, in Greenville, Michigan but spent most of his early years in Lady Lake, Florida. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany. He was a mechanic for many years and enjoyed his car club, “Georgia Opelers”. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Danny was a man of few words who loved deeply. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Roger Wickes and Carl Helander. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Maxine Strickland Whitt, age 83, of Concord, formerly of Blackshear, passed away September 14, 2019.  She was born on March 27, 1936, daughter of the late Archie Strickland and Josie Smith Strickland. She was a member of Blackshear Church of God for over 50 years.  Maxine was a cosmetologist for more than 60 years.  She owned Woodland Heights Beauty Salon in Blackshear, where she loved people and served the Lord.  [Full story »] 

Mrs. Mary Robinson passed away August 29, 2019 at her home in Williamson. [Full story »] 

Mr. Terry Lee Tanner, age 58, of Concord, passed away August 14, 2019.  Terry kept busy remodeling hotrods and muscle cars. He was a loving, compassionate, and giving man who liked to make people laugh. [Full story »] 

Mrs. Mary Jane Darsey of Molena, formerly of Sunny Side, passed away on August 13, 2019. [Full story »] 

Roy Lee “R.L.” Parker, 72, of Zebulon, Georgia passed away August 9, 2019. He was born on September 20, 1946 in Atlanta to the late John F. and Lorena Parker. He was co-owner of Southwest Electric Supply. R.L. proudly served his country in the United States Marines and was a combat veteran in Vietnam, 1966-1967. [Full story »] 

Robert Norman Allred passed away August 1, 2019 in Fayetteville, Georgia from complications due to a sudden illness. He was 73. Bob was born April 19, 1946 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. He was the second child born to his parents, Norman Stapley Allred and Irene Lenora Allred. He is survived by his wife Julie, his children Ben, Josh, Bo, Jason, Billy, Joanna, Bethany, Jordan and their spouses, his sisters Ann Stringham, Shirley Galbraith, Janette Howarth, Janenne Allred and their spouses, and 31 grandchildren.  [Full story »]