Death Notices

Michael Todd Pilkenton

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Tuesday, November 7. 2017

Mr. Michael Todd Pilkenton, 55, of Molena, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pilkenton was born in Thomaston on November 30, 1961, a son of the late William James Pilkenton and Mary Elizabeth Baker Pilkenton. He was an owner/operator of Forget Me-Not Florist in Thomaston and Pilkenton Enterprises Landscaping. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. Mr. Pilkenton was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. [Full story »]

Kenny Pryor

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Monday, November 6. 2017

Mr. Kenneth Bay “Kenny” Pryor, age 73, of Hollonville, passed away November 5, 2017 at his home. He was born in Hollonville, son of the late Lynwood Lanier “Bay” Pryor and Callie Bottoms Pryor. He was a graduate of Pike County High School, and a forklift operator for K-Mart Distribution Center for 28 years before retiring. Kenny enjoyed music and was an avid bass player. In the 60s and 70s he played in several bands, “Soul Seekers” and “Southern Spirit” were two of his favorites. He liked to ride motorcycles. [Full story »]

David M. Lacy

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Monday, October 23. 2017

Mr. David Milton Lacy, age 86, of Zebulon, passed away October 20, 2017, at his home. He was born in Atlanta. He graduated from Darlington School, Rome, GA, in 1949, and Emory University in 1953, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He served in the United States Air Force as an officer from 1953 to 1955. He was an Aircraft Controller and spent 13 months in Alaska. [Full story »]

Dean Nix

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Monday, October 16. 2017

Mr. Dean Luper Nix, age 58, of Concord, passed away October 14, 2017, at his home. He was born in Atlanta on December 25, 1958. He was a machine operator for International Paper in Griffin for many years. Dean liked to play the guitar. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. [Full story »]

Mae Trawick

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Friday, October 13. 2017

Mrs. Etta Mae Peavy Trawick, age 91, of Zebulon, passed away October 9, 2017, at Brightmoor Nursing Center. She was born in Glascock County, daughter of the late Arthur Floyd Peavy and Orrie Wilkins Peavy. She was a long time member of Meansville Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing and especially loved cooking for others. Mae was famous for her fruitcakes. [Full story »]

Mrs. Mae Trawick

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Tuesday, October 10. 2017

William “Bill” Frank

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Tuesday, October 3. 2017

Mr. William “Bill” Frank, age 86, of Zebulon, passed away October 2, 2017, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Bill grew up in Miami, FL, and moved to Pike County in 1973. He was a pilot and worked for Eastern Airlines for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and flying. [Full story »]

Theodore “T” Carney, Sr.

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Wednesday, September 27. 2017

Mr. Theodore “T” Carney, Sr., age 97, of Concord, passed away September 25, 2017, at his home. He was born in Knoxville, TN, son of the late James Carney and Lina Kerr Carney. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. “T” was a Combat Engineer in the Pacific Theater of Operation. He received three bronze service stars and one Bronze Star. He worked for Rust Engineering as a General Foreman for the plumbers and steam fitters at Oak Ridge National Laboratories in Oak Ridge, TN. [Full story »]

Robert Kirksey

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Friday, September 22. 2017

Mr. Robert Bentley Kirksey, age 83, of Pike County, passed away September 21, 2017, at his home. He grew up in Thomaston, son of the late Guy Kirksey and Lavada Norris Kirksey. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Robert worked for Delta Airlines for over 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, where he and his wife, Sandra, drove the bus and were active in the senior adult ministries. He enjoyed cutting grass and watching his grandchildren play sports. [Full story »]

Dr. Harold (H. B.) Berryman

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Friday, September 22. 2017

Dr. Harold Burl (H. B.) Berryman, age 44, of Zebulon, passed away September 19, 2017, at his home. He was baptized at an early age and a firm believer in Christianity. Harold earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Metaphysics. He was a Demonologist for Haunt Analyst GA Ghost Hunters. He enjoyed helping and mentoring others and he loved his family. [Full story »]

Mary Lou Bennett

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Tuesday, September 12. 2017

Mary Lou Bennett passed away Friday, September 8th surrounded by her devoted daughter and caregiver, Bonnie, her son, Dennis, and other family members. [Full story »]

Willard “Terry” Burnham

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Thursday, September 7. 2017

Mr. Willard “Terry” Burnham, age 64, of Williamson, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017, at Brightmoor Hospice. [Full story »]

Juanita Moore

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Wednesday, September 6. 2017

Mrs. Juanita Moore, age 94, passed away August 31 at Brightmoor Senior Living in Griffin. She was born to Ira E. Davis and Sara Green Davis on September 6, 1922, in Neal, Georgia. [Full story »]

Roger Maddox

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Tuesday, September 5. 2017

Mr. Roger Dale Maddox, age 66, of Zebulon, passed away September 2, 2017, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. He was born in McDonough, son of the late J. T. Maddox and Mearlena Lee Maddox. He served in the National Guard for eight years. Roger worked for Clayton County Road Department and then the Pike County Road Department. He was also a carpenter. [Full story »]

LaTrelle Jones King

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Tuesday, September 5. 2017

Mrs. LaTrelle Jones King, 81, of Thomaston, died Friday, September 1, at her residence. She was the widow of Dr. James T. King who was a long-time veterinarian in Upson County. Funeral services for Mrs. King will be held Sunday, September 3, at 2:00 PM, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Barber officiating. The family will receive friends in the church's fellowship hall immediately following the service. Burial will be at 4:00 PM at Crystal Hill Cemetery. [Full story »]