Obituaries

Sep 27, 2026

Sep 20, 2026

Betty Jean Marshall, affectionately known as “B.J.” to many and Ms. Betty to some was born March 19, 1945 in Tampa, Florida to the late Nathaniel and Gladys Jefferson. Betty lived her life marked by unwavering faith, a strong love for her family, and commitment to serving others.

Betty attended H.A. Hunt High School. In her younger years of life she...

Sep 17, 2026

Steve Sturn was born February 4, 1953, in Houston County, Georgia, to the late Tommie Lee and Julia B. Sturn. He was affectionately known as “Captain Hill.”

Steve attended Peach County High School in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he met his high school sweetheart, FlorineSmith. Their love story began as young hearts and continued throughout their lives. Steve and Florine were...

Sep 11, 2026

Roscell Lane, 75, of Fort Valley, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on September 11, 2026. He was born in Cordele, Georgia, to the late Vera M. Lane and Samuel R. West.

Roscell lived a life marked by faith, family, hard work, service, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved. He was a man of many gifts and interests—artistic, intellectual, patient,...

Sep 7, 2026

Sep 6, 2026

Mary Lucille Lomax was born in Brunswick, Georgia on December 22, 1933 to Georgia Santy and Thomas Campbell and on September 6, 2026, she departed this life to her celestial home. She completed her high school education at Risley High School in Brunswick Georgia, where she met her husband of over 60 years, and moved with a young family to...

Sep 3, 2026

Willie Lou Nedd Leary, lovingly known as “Sis,” found eternal peace on the morning of September 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA, surrounded by her family. Born November 10, 1940, in Macon County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Rosa Mae Nedd and Willie Tip and Rosa Marie Mathis.

Sis was a proud and...

Aug 30, 2026

Elizabeth was born on December 24, 1929, in Macon County, Georgia, to the late Willie Fields and Eddie Lou Fields. She was a lifelong resident of Marshallville, Georgia, and received her education in the Macon County School System.After leaving high school, Elizabeth embraced the roles of wife and mother, lovingly devoting herself to her family. In her early years, she...

Aug 24, 2026

Mary Alice Everett Bottom, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, servant, and faithful woman of God, was born on March 8, 1949, to the late Johnnie B. Everett, Sr. and Letha Mae Wright. She was lovingly raised by her beloved great-grandmother, Jody Bell Alexander, whose love, guidance, wisdom, and nurturing presence helped shape the woman Mary Alice would become. The...

Aug 20, 2026

James Edward Simpson was born in Eufaula, Alabama, on January 9, 1948 to the late Leroy and Eula Simpson. From his earliest years, James developed the values that would define his life: faith, hard work, responsibility, kindness, and devotion to family.

James was deeply loved by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a...

Aug 12, 2026

Geraldine Ellis Watkins was born to the parentage of Edward Ellis, Sr. and Rosie Mae Valentine Ellis on June 22, 1941, in Fort Valley, Georgia. She was a beloved daughter, sister, friend and mother who touched countless lives with her radiant smile.

Geraldine attended H.A. Hunt High School. At an early age in life, Geraldine professed her faith in Jesus Christ...

Aug 10, 2026

Mr. Robert McGhee Sr. was born on August 10, 4l, in Marshallville, Georgia, to the late William McGhee and Jamie Felton McGhee. He was preceded in death by his siblings Richard McGhee Sr., William McGhee, Morris McGhee, Jacquelyn Johnson, Idella McGhee, and Sam McGhee.

Robert attended Macon County Public Schools and graduated from D.F.

Douglass High School in 1966. He spent his...

Aug 4, 2026

A TIME TO BE BORN

Delores Williams Lindsey was born on October 8, 1948, in Miami, Florida, to the union of the late Alonzo Williams Sr. and Lillian Ingram Williams.

A TIME TO GROW

Delores attended Pine Villa Elementary School and graduated from Mays Senior High School in 1966.

A TIME TO WORSHIP

Delores began her Christian journey at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in...

Jul 30, 2026

Born on June 29, 1961, to the late Willie Richardson and the late Susie Anne Johnson Richardson, Debra was raised by her beloved aunt, the late Priscilla J. Prater. Debra attended the public schools of Peach County and was a graduate of the Peach County High School Class of 1981. She furthered her education and received an Associate Degree in...

Jul 24, 2026

Dale Avant was born on February 27", 1962, in Roberta, Georgia, to the late Henry Avant and Louise Avant. He was raised in Crawford County, where he attended Crawford County High School and formed lifelong memories and friendships.

Dale was known for a strong work ethic and unwavering dedication. He faithfully worked for Duron Paint, later Sherwin-Williams, for many years, earing...

Jul 16, 2026

Eloise was born on March 18, 1951, in Fort Valley, Georgia, to the late Charlie Gibson and Eva Kate Gibson. She was born and raised in Fort Valley, where she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and a community she loved.

Affectionately known as "Wee Wee," she was known for her warm heart, joyful spirit, and the kindness she extended...

Jul 11, 2026

­Deastrice Uvon Whitehead Mathis was born in Peach County on February 28, 1976. She was the third of seven children born to the late Ulysess Whitehead II and Johnnie Mae Postell Whtehead; she was the pride and joy of her Daddy! Family and close friends called her Dee Dee.

Dee Dee attended Peach County Schools and graduated in 1994. During her...

Jul 10, 2026

Mrs. Mary Ruby Brown was born on February 19, 1943 to Bessie Hood Goss and Samuel Goss in Fort Valley, Georgia. Mary Ruby, as she was affectionately called was the youngest of three.Mary Ruby was a 1961 graduate of H. A. Hunt High School. Shortly after high school, she met and married Eddie Lee Brown. They were married in October...

Jul 7, 2026

Jun 30, 2026

Mrs. Thelma Mae Edwards, 74, of Fort Valley, Georgia, peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice.

Born on August 9, 1951, in Crawford County, Georgia, Thelma was the beloved daughter of the late Ruby Hicks Clark. She was also preceded in death by her three sisters, Carolyn Cliett, Brenda Clark, and Lavern Thorpe; two nephews, Darrell...