OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Local Georgia Obituaries for Jefferson County, Glascock County & Surrounding Areas

Vicki Poole Smith

Vicki Poole Smith

Apr 12, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Mrs. Vicki Poole Smith, 82, of Louisville, Georgia, who passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday morning April 12, 2026.

The funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Louisville Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Underwood officiating. A graveside service will...

Barbara Garrett

Barbara Garrett

Apr 9, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Barbara Ann ("Bebe") Jones Garrett who entered peacefully into joy on April 9, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia after becoming ill several weeks prior. Having been born in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 29, 1937, she proudly turned 89 earlier this year.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM...

Edward Lawrence "Larry" Fry, Jr.

Edward Lawrence "Larry" Fry, Jr.

Mar 31, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mr. Edward Lawrence Fry, Jr. (Larry), 81, who passed away on March 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

A funeral service will be held at Bethel Church of Glascock County on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Reverend Tommy Anderson. Interment will follow in...

David Clark Price

David Clark Price

Mar 27, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death of Mr. David C. Price, Sr of Louisville, Ga. David passed away March 27, 2026. Visitation will be Wednesday evening, April 1st at Taylor Funeral Home from 6:00 – 8:00. Funeral Service will be Thursday afternoon, April 2nd at 2:00 at the Chapel at Taylor Funeral Home with interment following in the...

Willis Fernell Booth

Willis Fernell Booth

Mar 24, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mr. Willis Fernell Booth, who died March 24, 2026.

Mr. Booth was born December 5, 1934, to Ollie Mae Smith and Tillman Walstein Booth in a log cabin in Manor, Ware County, GA. He grew up on a farm ten miles from where he was born. He raised 4-H steers,...

Wanda Scarber Chapman

Wanda Scarber Chapman

Mar 24, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and service of Ms. Wanda Lee Scarber Chapman, age 72, of Dublin, who died Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday afternoon, March 28, 2026, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson with Rev. Justin Raley officiating. Burial will follow in the...

Elizabeth Usry Hadden

Elizabeth Usry Hadden

Mar 22, 2026

Elizabeth Usry Hadden, 84, born October 18, 1941, in Glascock County, peacefully transitioned to her eternal home in heaven Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by her family at her residence in Gibson. Elizabeth’s life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family and her faith.

A woman of deep faith, she accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior at...

Harry Wayne "Crow" McGraw

Harry Wayne "Crow" McGraw

Mar 17, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mr. Harry Wayne “Crow” McGraw, age 75 of Wadley, who died Tuesday evening March 17, 2026, at his home.

Services will be held 2:00pm Thursday, March 19, 2026, in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Louisville with Mr. Joe Cheeks and Rev. Chad Watkins officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be...

Monnie Genine Hicks

Monnie Genine Hicks

Mar 13, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mrs. Monnie Genine Daniel Hicks, age 91, of Mitchell, who died on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the funeral home on Monday, March 16. A graveside service will follow at Friendship Baptist Church in Mitchell with Pastor Bub Gibbs officiating. Pallbearers...

Master Nathan Simmons

Master Nathan Simmons

Mar 9, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral service of Master Nathan Grant Simmons, age 5 weeks, of Gibson, who died on Monday, March 9, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Betosky officiating. Burial will follow in the Cooper...

Randall Lee Sexton

Randall Lee Sexton

Mar 9, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and service of Mr. Randall Lee Sexton, age 70, of Mitchell, who died at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 14, at Trinity Independent Church in Mitchell. Rev. Mary Griswell will officiate.

A native of Chamblee, Georgia, Randall was a son of...

Michael Craig Chason

Michael Craig Chason

Mar 7, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of Mr. Michael Craig Chason, age 65, of Broad Street in Avera, who died Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, at his home.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 11, in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Avera with family and friends speaking. Honorary pallbearers will be...

Ann Snider McGraw

Ann Snider McGraw

Mar 1, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Mary Ann Snider McGraw, a devoted mother, beloved sister, grandmother, and cherished friend, who departed this world on March 1, 2026, at the Keysville Nursing Home.

Services to honor Ann’s remarkable life will take place on March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Cross Community Church with Rev. Edward...

Stephen Barney Usry

Stephen Barney Usry

Feb 21, 2026

Taylor funeral home of Gibson announces the death a service of Mr. Steven Barney Usry, age 41, of Gibson, who died Saturday February 21, 2026, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday February 26, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson. Burial will follow in the Walden's Church Cemetery in Avera. Pallbearers,...

James Alton Griswell

James Alton Griswell

Feb 21, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of James Alton Griswell, 85, of Glascock County, Georgia, who went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2026. Born on December 19, 1940, to Lester and Georgia Walden Griswell, James served his country in the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge. He served...

Jimmy Goodwin

Jimmy Goodwin

Feb 14, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services for Mr. Jimmy Goodwin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Louisville, Georgia, at the age of 81. Born on December 23, 1944, in Gough, Georgia, Jimmy led a life filled with purpose and dedication to his family and community.

A funeral service...

Kay F. Heilig

Kay F. Heilig

Feb 3, 2026

     Kay Fleetwood Heilig of Wadley, Georgia, 89, passed away in the early hours of February 3, 2026. A gifted storyteller, he was a man of world travel, bold adventures, and deep love for his family. He was as quick with a joke as he was to invite you to sit for a chat.

     Born August 9th, 1936,...

Jimmy Newsome

Jimmy Newsome

Jan 24, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mr. Jimmy Gordan Newsome, age 85, of East Main Street Gibson, who died Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 28, in the Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Don Black and Rev. Mark Kent officiating. Burial will...

Doris Ellen Jackson

Doris Ellen Jackson

Jan 22, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death that On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Doris Ellen Turk Jackson, a woman of great faith in Christ, passed away at 86 years. Doris, born in Decatur, GA, and daughter of Ellen and William (Bill) Turk, was married to George Jackson, of Moultrie, GA, 58 years. They met at church and were later...

Helen Williford

Helen Williford

Jan 15, 2026

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mrs. Helen Irene Williford, age 89, of GA Highway 102 West in Gibson who died Thursday afternoon January 15, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM on Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2026, in the Gibson Church of God with Rev. Stacy Williford, officiating. Burial will follow...