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Atlanta, Georgia Don Abner Davis, Jr. 1930 — 2024 Don A. Davis, Jr, died February 24 at age 93. Born in Kansas City, MO, on June 25, 1930 to the late Don A. Davis, Sr., and Frances Phillips Davis, Don moved with his family when he was eight years old to Miami Beach. He graduated from Lawrenceville Preparatory School in Lawrenceville, NJ, in 1948. He attended the University of Virginia and graduated from the University of Miami. He later received his Master's Degree in Sociology from Emory University. In 1959 he married Sandra Sammons of Milledgeville, GA, and a year later they moved to Atlanta where they built a life together for the next 64 years. Don worked for several years with the U.S. government and the State of Georgia in...

Atlanta, Georgia Milton Hood Murray 1929 — 2024 The Rev. Milton Hood Murray, 94, a retired Episcopal priest, died January 3, 2024. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024, at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 634 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia (404-881-0835). Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville, Georgia (770-535-6883). Milton was born January 22, 1929, in Athens, Georgia, the son of his late parents, William Mercer Murray and Lourine Hood Murray. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 52 years, Jane Ringo Murray, and by his brother, Mercer Murray, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Marguerite Murray (Paul Roberts) of...

Maysville, Georgia Raleigh Gregory Garnto 1932 — 2023 Mr. Raleigh Gregory Garnto, 91, of Maysville, GA was born to Fannie Lou Garnto and William David Garnto in Wrightsville, GA on March 7, 1932. He passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 after an extended illness. A native of Milledgeville, GA, Mr. Garnto graduated from Midway Vocational High School and began a military career in the Georgia Army National Guard in 1948. In 1951, he joined the United States Air Force, serving in Japan, the Philippines, and several U.S. states. He had combat tours to Korea and Vietnam, receiving the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, two Air Force Commendation medals and the Air Force Presidential Unit Citation. ...

Milledgeville, Georgia Phillip Walter Garner 1957 — 2023 Phillip Walter Garner, born April 30, 1957 in Austell, GA to Dr. James W. and Mrs. Jane Bellows Garner, passed away suddenly on November 1, 2023 after a brief illness. Phil graduated from Washington Wilkes High School in 1975. He then attended Georgia College of Milledgeville graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Health and Recreation. After a brief career as an Emergency Medical Technician, Phil went on to pursue his heartfelt desire for helping others by obtaining his license as a Registered Nurse. Phil was a lover of music from a young age. He started expanding this love with his first set of drums that he received as a Christmas gift at age 10.As you might imagine, this special gift...

Milledgeville, Georgia Cecilia Rodriguez Ruiz de Mu?oz 1930 — 2023 Cecilia Rodriguez Ruiz de Mu?oz of Milledgeville, GA passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Piedmont Athens Regional at the age of 93. Cecilia was born in Sesquile, Colombia on January 6, 1930 one of eight children born to the late Benjamin Rodriguez and Eduvigis Ruiz. She had a successful career in the United Nations as a Conference Typist for fifteen years where she travelled all over the world. She lived in Colombia, California and New York most of her life. In 2012 she moved to Milledgeville, Georgia with her daughter and family, and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cecilia was a very social person easily making friends in her community. She was an avid reader and...

Sandersville, Georgia Patricia Chapman Garner 1949 — 2023 Mrs. Patricia Chapman Garner, age 73 of Sandersville, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. A funeral service to celebrate her life was held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Sandersville First Baptist Church. Mrs. Garner was born in Columbia, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Louis Andrew Chapman and the late Thelma Lou Hodges Chapman. She obtained her master's degree in nursing from Georgia College and State University. Mrs. Garner was very passionate about her nursing career and devoted herself to making sure that all nursing homes under her care were run efficiently. She also found opportunities to serve as a nurse in missionary work in Ghana, West Africa, and...

St Augustine, Florida Phillip Ernest "Erny" Childre 1961 — 2023 Erny Childre, 61, passed away to be with our Lord on January 29th, 2023. He was born in Reynolds, Georgia on September 16, 1961. He is survived by his son, Jackson Childre and daughter, Isabelle Childre both of Saint Augustine, Florida, his parents, Sylvia Swearingen Sams of Saint Augustine, Florida and Jimmy Childre Sr. of Milledgeville, Georgia, his brothers Jimmy Childre Jr., Bob Childre, J.J. Childre, Jason Childre, sisters, Charlotte Childre and Angel Childre. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lynda Childre Kuecker, his grandparents, Bob and Lynda Swearingen, Sr. and Ernest and Emeline Childre. Erny graduated from Brentwood School in Sandersville and attended Georgia Southern...

Carrollton, Georgia George Wiley Gammon 1942 — 2022 "George" Wiley Gammon, age 79 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born October 31, 1942 in Carroll County, Georgia, the son of the late T. H. Gammon and the late Mary Ruth Entrekin Gammon. Mr. Gammon retired from the Department of Corrections State of Georgia with twenty-seven years of service. George leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Jane Jordan Gammon; sons and daughters-in-law: Tim & Vickie Gammon of Franklin, Georgia, Chris & Melanie Gammon of Villa Rica, Georgia, and Jerry & Kerri Easterwood of McDonough, Georgia; brother, Thomas Gammon of Mt. Zion; sisters: Jane Cammons and Nancy Hudgens, also of Mt. Zion; 14...

Sugar Mountain, North Carolina Rommie Johnson 1943 — 2022 Rommie Johnson, 78, Passed away October 5th, 2022, in Boone, North Carolina. Rommie was born on October 26th, 1943, in Baxley Ga to Clifford and Carrie Johnson Rommie was preceded in death by both his parents, his brother Albert Johnson, and four sisters, Winnie Merle Herrington, Audrey Bradley, Willie Cee Reed, and Ruth Cooper. He has one son, Richard Johnson of Hazlehurst, GA. He also has a number of nieces and nephews who cherish their memories with their "Renaissance Man", uncle. Rommie left Baxley and went to work for Georgia Public Television in Atlanta While there, he worked with, and on numerous projects, which enhanced the states communication capabilities. He was a constant...

Blackshear, GA, Georgia Margaret Ann Drawdy Szeker 1932 — 2022 Margaret Ann Drawdy Szeker, 89, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on March 30, 1932 in Savannah to the late John B. and Elizabeth Geilow Drawdy. She attended Commercial High School and was a member of New Life Foursquare Church of Milledgeville for more than thirty years. Margaret married the late Frank Stephen Seker/Szeker and spent 52 years living the life of a military wife, raising four children, and traveling the country. She was a loving and devoted mother whose passion was her family. In addition to her husband and parents, Margaret was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Jordan Ann Bowers; two...

Milledgeville, Georgia Colin Lytton Aliff 1971 — 2022 Colin Lytton Aliff went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022 following an extended illness. Colin was born October 24, 1971 in Lexington, KY, son of John Vincent Aliff and Mary Rebecca "Becky" Morris. "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18. Colin graduated with honors from John Milledge Academy High School Milledgeville, GA and was recognized as a Baldwin County Star Student. He then attended Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from The Medical College of Georgia,...

Jackson, Georgia Mark Landon Freeman 1970 — 2021 Mr. Mark Landon Freeman, age 51, of Jackson, Georgia passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. Mark was born on Wednesday, October 7, 1970, in San Antonio, Texas to Landon Freeman and the late Beverly Ann Johnson Freeman. Along with his mother, Mark was preceded in death by his first wife, Heather Holmes Freeman. He worked as a service advisor at Butler Ford. Mark liked guns and going to air shows. He really enjoyed seeing his customers at work and spending time with his grandkids. Mark is survived by his wife of 11 years, Michelle "Shelly" Freeman; daughters and sons-in-law, Amber and Blake Harris, Deanna Partin and Nick Reynolds; Devon Partin;...

Clayton Kenneth Roger Simpson 1951 — 2021 Kenneth Roger Simpson age 70, passed away November 16, 2021. He was born May 19, 1951 the son of the late Herschel Simpson and the late Rose Mae Spivey Simpson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Guy Simpson and Johnny Simpson. Kenneth graduated high school from Greene County High School and after high school he attended Georgia College in Milledgeville. He was a graduate of the Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia. He was a practicing Chiropractor and also owned Subway Franchises, and Strictly Southern in Milledgeville. Kenneth was a history and genealogy buff, and was a member of many historical organizations. These organizations include Sons of Confederate Veterans,...

Evans, Georgia Frances Peck Peck Dickens 1927 — 2021 Evans, GA - Frances Peck Dickens passed away quietly at her home in Evans, GA on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The celebration of her life will be conducted Saturday, October 2, 2021, 12 noon, graveside at the Dickens-Guill-Hill Square in the Sparta Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Ed Nelson. She is survived by her children; Gordon Lee Dickens, III (Elizabeth), Marian Dickens Ramey (John), Marvin Peck Dickens (Patricia), by eight grandchildren; Raymond Lee Dickens (Stephanie), Gordon Westlake Dickens, Christopher Bryan Ramey (Aimee), Gretchen Ramey Pickens (Bryan), Katherine Miree Dickens, Sarah Alexandria Dickens, Rachel Elizabeth Dickens, and Jonathan V. Dickens, and by two great-grandchildren;...

Greensboro Leonard Jack Dennis, Jr. 1942 — 2021 Leonard Jack Dennis, Jr. beloved husband, father and brother, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 79. Born on May 22, 1942 in Helena, GA he was the son of the late Leonard Jack Dennis, Sr. and Rexie Saunders Dennis. He received a Bachelor's Degree in business from the University of Georgia. Jack married the former Patricia Jones, the love of his life, on February 11, 1989. He was a successful businessman owning and operating Lakeside Petroleum in Milledgeville, GA. He was a member of the Georgia Oilman Association where he served on the Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Oconee Regional Hospital in Milledgeville. In 2008, Jack and Patsy moved...

Decatur George G. Moss 1946 — 2021 George G. Moss, 75 of Decatur, Ga. passed away on May 31, 2021. Services are entrusted to Eternal Hill Funeral Home, Snellville. Please express condolences by visiting www.eternalhillsfuneralhome.com

milledgeville Judith Emily Knighton 1941 — 2021 Judith Emily Pitts Knighton Judith Emily Pitts Knighton, age 80, of Milledgeville, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Fellowship Home at Meriwether in Milledgeville. She was born April 6, 1941 in Pittsview, Alabama to the late Henry K. and Mary R. Haines Pitts. She graduated from Columbus High School and worked as a legal assistant before starting her family. Emily had lived in Milledgeville since 1962 and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Eatonton, Georgia. She always enjoyed yard work, flowers, and doing for her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Judith Alicia Askew (Fernando Gonzalez) of Clinton, South Carolina; sons, Ollie Frank Askew, Jr....

Deepstep Mary Veal Andrews 1929 — 2021 Mrs. Mary Veal Andrews, age 91, of Deepstep, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Washington County Extended Care Facility. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 9th at 2:00 p.m. in Deepstep Methodist Church Cemetery. Reverend Jimmy Harris will officiate. For family and friends who would like to pay their respects, Mrs. Andrews will lie in state in May and Smith Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday and 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon on Tuesday. Mrs. Andrews was born March 18, 1929 and died just 12 days before her 92nd birthday. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Nathaniel Francis Andrews; her daughter, Barbara Gail Andrews; her parents, James...

Milledgeville Steve Hughes 1960 — 2020 Steve Hughes, age 60, of Milledgeville, Georgia, formerly of Snellville, Georgia went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 7, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Andrea Johnson Hughes; Steve's beloved two daughters & sons-in-law, Amanda & Stephen Dunn and Brittni & Thomas Sherrill; son, Michael Johnson and Amber Woodruff; four loving grandsons, Gavin Sherrill, Grant Sherrill, Landon Dunn and Caden Johnson; loving granddaughter, Emily Dunn all of Covington, GA; devoted and loving parents, Rev. Kenneth R. & Betty (Beaver) Hughes of Snellville, GA; nephew, Josh and Stefanie Strange of Snellville, GA; and mother-in-law, Charlotte Smith of Milledgeville,...

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