OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

Carl Weaver

Carl Weaver

Dec 23, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Mr. Elbert Carl Weaver, age 90, of Friendship Church Road in Bartow, who died Tuesday evening, December 23, 2025, at his home.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 29, at the Old Bethel Baptist Church in Bartow with Rev. Larry Fincher officiating. The family will...

Heidi Kent

Heidi Kent

Dec 22, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Ms. Rebekkah Heidi Kent, age 43 of Warren Street in Gibson who died on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday December 27, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson with Rev. Tony Mimbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Euphrates...

Natalie Sherrod Sills

Natalie Sherrod Sills

Dec 16, 2025

Taylor funeral home of Louisville announces the death of Ms. Natalie Sherrod Sills, age 43 of Brooklet, Georgia, who died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home.

A celebration of life service will be announced after the holidays.

Natalie was born in Augusta on August 12, 1982. She was a 2000 graduate of Swainsboro High School and then went to Swainsboro Tech...

Betty Thomas Hattaway

Betty Thomas Hattaway

Dec 16, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Betty Thomas Hattaway, age 91, of Evans who died Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025, at Doctors Hospital of Augusta.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday morning, December 19, in the Louisville Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Underwood and Mr. Dwain Little officiating. Her final resting place will...

George Byron Snider, Sr.

George Byron Snider, Sr.

Nov 18, 2025

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Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of Mr. George Byron Snider, Sr., age 72 of Highway 102 West in Gibson, who died Tuesday morning, November 18, in the Piedmont Healthcare of Augusta.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor...

Michael E. Redfern

Michael E. Redfern

Nov 15, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of Mr. Michael E. Redfern age 66 (almost 67) who died Saturday afternoon, November 15, 2025, at his home in Edgehill.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in the Mt. Zion Congregational Methodist Church with Bro. Mark Kent and Rev. Ronnie Dixon officiating. Burial...

Thelma S. Ellis

Thelma S. Ellis

Nov 11, 2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Thelma Estelle Stephenson Ellis, who departed this life at 98 years young. Thelma began her journey on October 29, 1927, and her spirit returned to her Lord on November 11, 2025. As the beloved matriarch of our family, she was the seed from which multiple generations grew, each rooted in the strength,...

Danny Lee Burke, Sr.

Danny Lee Burke, Sr.

Nov 11, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of Mr. Danny Lee Burke, Sr., age 78, of Union Church Road in Thomson, who died at his home Tuesday afternoon, November 11, 2025.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the Jordan Chapel Church of God in Edgehill with Rev. David Jones officiating. Burial...

Hubert Lewis Cheeks

Hubert Lewis Cheeks

Nov 7, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Mr. Hubert Cheeks, age 82, of Bostic Mill Road Wadley, who died Friday, November 7, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Louisville Methodist Church with Joe Cheeks, and Mitchell McGraw officiating. Pallbearers will be Brandon Josey, Rick Schultz, Nathan...

James Marcus Mclendon

James Marcus Mclendon

Nov 3, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mr. James Marcus McLendon, age 90, of Spruce Street in Louisville, who died at his home Monday morning, November 3, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 7, 2025, in the Louisville City Cemetery. Marcus was a native of Arlington, Georgia, son of the...

Jennifer Lee Chalker

Jennifer Lee Chalker

Oct 25, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Ms. Jennifer Lee Chalker age 50 of East Main Street in Gibson who died Saturday morning October 25, 2025. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be held 3:00 PM Monday October 27, 2025, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson with Rev. Ed Chance...

June (Stevens)  Durden

June (Stevens) Durden

Oct 24, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Mrs. June Alexa Stevens Durden, 86, of Grovetown, Georgia, who died on October 24th, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Jefferson County, Georgia on June 3rd, 1939, and graduated from Wadley High School in 1957. She received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Records from Georgia...

Etta Griswell Wilcher

Etta Griswell Wilcher

Oct 16, 2025

Click here to view service Mrs. Etta Griswell Wilcher, wife of the late William H. Wilcher, entered her heavenly home on October 16, 2025. Etta was the daughter of Mike and Sallie Cheely Griswell.  Born on Nov. 27, 1933, Etta is survived by her two children: William Rodney Wilcher (Gail), Thomson, Ga, and Amanda Jane Wilcher Chalker.  She is also...

Johnny Hudson, Jr.

Johnny Hudson, Jr.

Oct 10, 2025

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Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Mr. John Marion Hudson, Jr., age 75, of Martinez, who died Friday evening, October 10, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home...

Robert Jesse Drew

Robert Jesse Drew

Oct 10, 2025

Click here to view service Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mr. Robert Jesse Drew, who was born March 31, 1964, in Augusta, Georgia, and passed away on October 10, 2025. Robert lived a life defined by service, honor, and integrity. He proudly served his country for more than thirty-five years in the United States...

Stephen Michael Dion

Stephen Michael Dion

Oct 6, 2025

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Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Stephen Michael Dion, age 67, of Statesboro, who died October 6, 2025.

Service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home, Louisville with Mr. Mitchell McGraw...

Vina Mae Josey

Vina Mae Josey

Oct 5, 2025

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Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Rev. Vina Mae Josey, age 100, of Bartow, who met Her Lord and Savior face to face Sunday, evening October 5, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in the Freedom Fellowship...

Ralph Kelley

Ralph Kelley

Oct 2, 2025

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Mr. James Ralph Kelley, age 88, of Mitchell died Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 5, 2025, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Don Black officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Zion Congregational Church Cemetery. Men...

Mike Mcknight

Mike Mcknight

Sep 28, 2025

Click here to view service Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Michael Douglas "Mike" McKnight, age 70 of Marietta, GA., who died Sunday September 28, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday October 6, 2025, in the Wadley City Cemetery with Rev. Danny Stubbs officiating. Mike was born in Japan February...

Ruth Hilson

Ruth Hilson

Sep 21, 2025

Click here to view service Mrs. Ruth Howell Hilson, age 96, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, entered into her rest peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in the Trinity Independent Church in Mitchell with Rev. Mary Griswell officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the...