Obituaries

Dot Stripling

Dot Stripling, 79, of Jones County, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Her graveside service was held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Dry Branch, Georgia. The family greeted friends for a time of visitation on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 5:00 p.m.

Thomas Cone Branch

June 4, 2023 Thomas Cone Branch, 65, of Henderson Rd., passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Branch was born in Macon, GA, the son of the late Carlton and Bobbie Jewel Hopper Branch. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Carleen Branch and Athena B.
James Wesley “Jim” Garland

James Wesley “Jim” Garland

James Wesley “Jim” Garland

Feb. 21, 1927 - June 8, 2023 James Wesley “Jim” Garland, age 96, of Milledgeville, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. A Celebration of Life for Jim Garland will be conducted Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Milledgeville First United Methodist Church with Rev.
John Henry Crouch

John Henry Crouch

John Henry Crouch

Nov. 12, 1961 - May 29, 2023 John Henry Crouch, 61, of Jonesboro, GA, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Piedmont Hospital in Henry County, Georgia. John was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on November 12, 1961.
Lona Mae Carmichael

Lona Mae Carmichael

Lona Mae Carmichael

Oct. 11, 1933 - June 2, 2023 Lona Mae Carmichael passed away on Friday evening, June 2, 2023, at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, Georgia surrounded by her loving family.
JT Woodard Sr.

JT Woodard Sr.

JT Woodard Sr.

Feb. 24, 1937 - June 7, 2023 JT Woodard, Sr., age 86, of Gray, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Funeral service for JT Woodard, Sr. were conducted Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Milledgeville. Interment was private.
Charles Jerry King

Charles Jerry King

Charles Jerry King

Sept. 27, 1965 - June 2, 2023 Charles Jerry King, also known as Charlie, passed away on June 2, 2023, at the age of 57 in Forsyth, Georgia. He was born on September 27, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Jerry and Jayne King.
Mary Nell Upshaw

Mary Nell Upshaw

Mary Nell Upshaw

May 29, 2023 Mary Nell Upshaw, 83, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Family greeted friends on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Snow’s Funerals and Cremations at Macon Memorial Park until service time at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Wayne Lenderman officiated her celebration of life.
Jarrell Jackson “Jack” Colter Jr.

Jarrell Jackson “Jack” Colter Jr.

Jarrell Jackson “Jack” Colter Jr.

May 9, 1961 - May 21, 2023 Jarrell Jackson “Jack” Colter, Jr., 62, of Gray passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Mr. Colter was born May 9, 1961, to the late Jarrell Jackson Colter, Sr. and the late Ann Chambless Colter. A true “Jack of all trades,” Mr.
Joseph Emmett Jackson Sr.

Joseph Emmett Jackson Sr.

Joseph Emmett Jackson Sr.

Aug. 27, 1936 - May 22, 2023 Joseph Emmett Jackson, Sr., affectionately known as Joe, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, in Gray, Georgia, at the age of 86. A graveside service was held Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Highview Cemetery with the Reverend Scott McMillan officiating.