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John Anthony Norrell, Jr.

John Anthony Norrell, Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

John “Tony” Anthony Norrell, Jr., 57, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Tony was born on October 18, 1965, in Macon, Georgia. He was a very boisterous man who never met a stranger. He dedicated 25+ years to the Peach County Fire Department and in 2013, became owner of A-1 Lock & Key. Tony really enjoyed his job and...

Gladys Womack

Gladys Womack

Feb 1, 2023

Gladys Womack, 82, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on February 1, 2023.

Gladys was born February 10, 1940 in Jamestown, Tennessee where she was raised on a farm along with nine siblings. She and her husband, Hugh, were married for over 58 years and had two children, Cheryl and Ricky. Gladys was a stay at home mom who provided...

Smsgt. Martha C. Smith, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. Martha C. Smith, Usaf (Ret.)

Feb 1, 2023

Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran, Martha C. Smith, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the age of 86.

Born in Hardwick, GA on October 29, 1936, Martha was the daughter of the late Grady C. and Anabell Layfield Cole. She was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School where she excelled in...

Kim Molton

Kim Molton

Jan 31, 2023

Kim Molton, 60, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Kim was born on November 7, 1962, in Fitzgerald, Georgia to John and Jackie Roberts. Kim was a loving, big-hearted, generous, and energetic person. She was always adventurous at heart. Her favorite vacation spot was the beach. She loved visits to the Roberts’ family farm, making memories with all of...

Irving Emmanuel  Peterson

Irving Emmanuel Peterson

Jan 31, 2023

Irving Emmanuel Peterson was born to Alfred and Hulda Peterson in Groveland, Florida on December 20, 1929. On March 23, 1930, he received the washing of new birth in the waters of Holy Baptism, and on November 28, 1943, he confessed his baptismal faith in the rite of Confirmation.

Irving grew up working hard among the Swedish Lutheran farmers of Groveland,...

Florence Skye

Florence Skye

Jan 28, 2023

Florence Skye, 91, entered into rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Florence was born on December 26, 1931, in Sayreville, New Jersey to the late Antoni and Mary Malinowski. Florence was fluent in both Polish and English. Using this gift, she taught Polish High Schoolers English colloquialisms in Poland. Florence could best be described as a real character. She was outgoing...

Faye Laverne Spann

Faye Laverne Spann

Jan 28, 2023

On the evening of Saturday, January 28, 2023, Faye Laverne Spann, 79, entered into the gates of heaven.

Faye was born on March 6, 1943, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Arthur and Dorothy Nicholas Briscoe. She married her love, James Robert “Bob” Spann on February 5, 1979. In April of that same year, Faye and Bob moved to Germany where...

Yvetta  Calhoun Starks

Yvetta Calhoun Starks

Jan 27, 2023

Yvetta Calhoun Starks, age 65, passed away at her home on the afternoon of Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born in Tuskegee, AL on August 22, 1957, the daughter of the late Thomas “Boss” Calhoun, Sr. and Coretta “Lay” Calhoun. Yvetta confessed to Christ at an early age and she dedicated her life to being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Reverend Olin S. Hamlin

Reverend Olin S. Hamlin

Jan 27, 2023

During the afternoon of Friday, January 27, 2023, Reverend Olin Soloman Hamlin joined his Lord and Savior in heaven.

Olin was born on January 14, 1929, in Jackson, Georgia to the late John and Bessie Asbell Hamlin. Olin was a member of First Baptist Church of Eastman, but his ministry began many years before as the Lord began leading his heart...

James David Pickard, Jr.

James David Pickard, Jr.

Jan 26, 2023

James David Pickard, Jr., 84, entered into rest on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

David was born on July 28, 1938, in Paducah, Kentucky to the late James David Pickard, Sr. and Bernice Miller Gibbons. David was employed with Croft Mullins Electric Company for over 43 years, retiring as both owner and manager. He enjoyed his annual fishing trips to Alaska along...

William Terrance "Terry" Clifton, Sr.

William Terrance "Terry" Clifton, Sr.

Jan 25, 2023

William Terrance “Terry” Clifton passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on the evening of Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 76. He was the son of the late Worth and Colleen Clifton.

Born on December 18, 1946 and raised in Macon, GA, Terry was a Lanier High School alumnus where he excelled in baseball, football and track....

Kenneth Dewaine Wood

Kenneth Dewaine Wood

Jan 25, 2023

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, our loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Kenneth Dewaine Wood, peacefully passed away at home. He was 72 years old.

Born in Macon, GA on December 26, 1950, Kenneth grew up in both Macon and Tallahassee, FL. He was a truck driver by trade having formerly owned his own truck and retired from Gilmer Trucking with...

Gloria Janet Plank

Gloria Janet Plank

Jan 25, 2023

Gloria Janet Plank, 86, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Janet was born on March 11, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Marcus Phillips and Betty Armstrong. Janet was a woman of many interests. She loved to shop and read in her free time. She loved sweets and had a special spot in her heart for horses. She...

Howard Bowen

Howard Bowen

Jan 24, 2023

Howard Oliver Bowen, Sr., 92, entered into rest on January 24, 2023.

Howard was born on March 5, 1930, in Anderson, South Carolina to the late David Bowen, Jr. and Edna Mae Bowen. He grew up in Anderson, South Carolina where he attended Anderson High School. He joined the Army, at which point they learned of his pitching abilities, and immediately...

Sharon Scarborough

Sharon Scarborough

Jan 23, 2023

On January 23, 2023 Sharon Ann Buchan Scarborough was escorted into the presence of Jesus, her Lord and Savior. On her ascent she was surrounded by her loving family encouraging her, singing over her and praising our Lord.

Sharon was born to James T. Buchan, Sr. and Virginia Cheek Buchan in Montgomery, AL on March 2, 1953. Sharon was raised from...

Vigdis Irene Kiper

Vigdis Irene Kiper

Jan 23, 2023

On the afternoon of Monday, January 23, 2023, our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Vigdis Irene Kiper, passed away. She was 78 years old.

Born in Kråkerøy, Norway on March 13, 1944, Vigdis was the daughter of the late Anton and Asta Hansen. Her life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as she loved them with all her heart....

Ryan Floyd

Ryan Floyd

Jan 23, 2023

Ryan Floyd, 41, entered into rest on Monday, January 23, 2023.

Ryan was born on September 1, 1981, in Warner Robins, Georgia. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in 2000. Playing baseball was something he not only played throughout his childhood and into his adult life, but he passed on his gift through coaching as well. Ryan was an excelled...

David Richard Andel

David Richard Andel

Jan 22, 2023

David Richard Andel, went home to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was 79 years old.

Dave was born in Fort Valley, GA on February 5, 1943, the son of the late Fred and Ouida Smith Andel. He retired with many years as an aerospace engineer in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base...

Mariah Kerker

Mariah Kerker

Jan 22, 2023

Mariah Kerker, 44, entered into rest on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Mariah was born on January 25, 1978, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Daniel and Mary Lynn Johnson-Kerker. She graduated from Northside High School in 1996 and went on to study respiratory therapy from Middle Georgia University and Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Mariah was a devout and faithful member of Sacred...

Tsgt. Preston Lewis Morgan, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Preston Lewis Morgan, Usaf (Ret.)

Jan 21, 2023

Retired Air Force Vietnam Veteran, Preston Lewis Morgan, was born on November 5, 1937, and passed away peacefully into the hands of his Lord on the morning of Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was 85 years old.

Preston proudly served his country in the United States Air Force with a stellar career of 20-plus years. He served during the Vietnam Era...

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