All Obituaries

Mrs. Ruby Hesson Neil, age 83, of Gibbs Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Neil was born on August 28, 1939, in Jewell, GA., the daughter of the late Arthur Redfern and the late Mildred Adkins Redfern. Ruby was a devoted Christian and member of Jewell Baptist Church, serving as Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer, Choir Leader and playing the piano. She was a diehard and devoted NASCAR and GA Bulldog fan. Mrs....

Mattie Johnson Chalker Warrenton – Mrs. Mattie Johnson Chalker, age 87, beloved wife of Mr. Gee Thomas Chalker, Jr., entered into rest Thursday, January 19, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Chalker was a lifelong resident of Warren County.  The daughter of the late Mr. William Frank Johnson and Mrs. Estelle Cranford Johnson.  Mattie was a homemaker and a member of Norwood Methodist Church but also attended Mitchell Full Gospel Church.  Mrs. Chalker was preceded in death...

Kenneth Donaldson Barton Millen – Mr. Kenneth Donaldson Barton, age 56, entered into rest Thursday, January 19, 2023, at East Georgia Reginal Medical Center in Statesboro. Mr. Barton was a native of Macon, Georgia, but had lived most of his life in the Dublin area.  Kenneth was the son of Mrs. Nonnie Justine Beck Adams and the late Jake Donaldson Barton.  He was an Iron Worker with Local 709 Savannah Union Hall with over 15 years of service.  Kenneth loved bass...

    Jeff Crunkelton Gibson – Mr. Dan Jeffrey “Jeff” Crunkelton, age 65, beloved husband of Mrs. Diane Ashley Crunkelton, entered into rest Tuesday, January 03, 2023, at Piedmont Augusta. Mr. Crunkelton was born in Ocala, Florida, but lived all his life in Glascock County.  The son of Mrs. Hilda Neal McCoy and the late W. C. Crunkelton.  Jeff was retired as a Machinist from Georgia Iron Works and a Methodist by faith.  He was a member of the...

Conyers- Mrs. Jewel Ivey Johnson, 85, entered into rest on December 23rd, 2022. She was born August 8th, 1937, to the late Mr. George Washington Ivey Sr. and Mrs. Myrtie Kelly Ivey. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Otis Johnson, brothers George Ivey Jr. and J.B. Ivey, and sister Reba Ivey. Jewel leaves behind her daughter Clair Jones, and son Randall Johnson, grandchildren Brian (Jill) Jones, and Matthew (Erika) Jones, great-grandchildren Jasper, Mattie, Theodore, and Walter...

Rhonda Walden Wren Gibson – Mrs. Rhonda Walden Wren, age 63, beloved wife of Mr. Don Wren, entered into rest Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Wren was born in Dekalb County, Georgia, but lived all her life in Glascock County.  The daughter of Mrs. Carol Landrum and the late Gerald Walden.  Rhonda was a 1977 Graduate of Glascock County High School and a homemaker. Mrs. Wren could often be seen working as a substitute teacher at Glascock County Consolidated...

Wade Timothy Welch "Pops" Augusta, GA – Mr. Wade Timothy Welch, age 59, entered into rest Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at his residence. Wade was the son of Mrs. Shirley Malin Welch and the late Mr. John Edgar Welch.  He was a Maintenance Technician for many years before becoming medically disabled.  Mr. Welch was Pentecostal by faith and will be remembered as a loving son, Daddy and “Papa”.  He was a motorcycle enthusiast and a lifelong Georgia...

Kenneth Matthew Wilkie Warrenton, GA – Mr. Kenneth Matthew Wilkie, age 57, entered into rest Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his residence.  Kenneth was the son of Mr. John Keith Wilkie and Mrs. Shirley Ann Daniels Wilkie. Mr. Wilkie was born and lived in Atlanta most of his life until recently moving to Warrenton, Georgia.  Kenneth attended high school where he played football.  After high school he went on to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree in General Contracting...

Rosemary Sheppard Guy Washington Warrenton, GA – Mrs. Rosemary Sheppard Guy Washington, age 65, widow of Mr. David Charles Washington, entered into rest Saturday, November 12, 2022 at her residence.  Rosemary was the daughter of the late Mr. Buford Lamar Sheppard and Mrs. Martha Brown Sheppard. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Culverton Baptist Church, Hancock County, with Elaine Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in the church...

Ruth Peters Blythe, GA – Mrs. Ruth Peters, age 73, widow of Mr. Warren Peters, entered into rest Sunday, November 06, 2022, at her residence. Ruth was born in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia to the late Mr. Harris Velton Lord and Ms. Mary Ivey Pequette. She worked in retail and hospitality for many years before retiring and enjoying her family.  Mrs. Peters was an avid gardener, enjoyed bird watching, and loved playing scrabble with her daughter Sheila. Mrs. Peters was...