OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Local Georgia Obituaries for Jefferson County, Glascock County & Surrounding Areas
Bobby Wayne Griswell
Sep 11, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mr. Bobby Wayne Griswell, age 73, of Glencoe, AL., formerly of Gibson, who died Friday evening, September 11, 2026, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, September 18, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson, with the family receiving friends from...
Charlotte Faye Wiggins
Sep 6, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mrs. Charlotte Fay Wiggins, age 57 of Mitchell, who died Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Services to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 PM Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson, with the family receiving friends one hour prior to services.
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Lee Murray Gardner, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville announces the death and services of Mr. Lee Murray Gardner, Jr., age 81 of Bartow, who died Sunday, September 6, 2026.
A private graveside service will be held in the Bethesda Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Wadley with Rev. Edward Salter officiating. Pallbearers will be Ty Brett, Rhett Gardner, Dawson Gardner, Jesse Hadden,...
Lois Sheppard
Sep 3, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services for Mrs. Lois Phillips Polhill Sheppard, age 98, of Louisville, who died peacefully at her residence on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Memorial Services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, September 21, 2026, in the Louisville Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Underwood officiating.
Mrs. Sheppard was a native of Louisville,...
Joe Ann Aldred
Sep 2, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Joe Ann McKenzie Aldred, 85, loving wife and mother, who entered Heaven on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at her home in the loving arms of her girls.
Joe Ann McKenzie Aldred was born May 21, 1941, to her parents Joe Lewis McKenzie and Thelma Willie Frost...
Donna M. Bridges
Aug 23, 2026
Mrs. Donna M. Bright Bridges, 71, loving wife of Don Bridges, entered into rest Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her residence.
Born June 8, 1955, in Augusta, GA, Donna was the daughter of Ercell & Betty Usry Miller who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Charles Jimmy Holley, Jr., and her brother, Keith...
Nancy English
Aug 20, 2026
Nancy Thompson English, age 86, of Duluth, Georgia, peacefully passed away on August 20, 2026, enveloped by the sound of her favorite music. Making music, traveling, baking, entertaining, tirelessly working and loving her family are each a hallmark of Nancy’s life.
The English family invites you to join them in celebrating Nancy’s life. Visitation from 6-8pm, Sunday, August 23, 2026, Bill...
Robin Usry
Jul 16, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mrs. Robin Elizabeth Usry, age 73, of Lampp Road in Gibson, who died Thursday morning, July 16, 2026, at her home.
A celebration of Robin’s Life will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in the Johnson Methodist Church with Mark Kent officiating. The family will receive friends one...
Gloria Giddens
Jul 10, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Gloria Giddens, age 87, of Highway 171 North, Louisville who died Friday morning, July 10, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Giddens was born October 18, 1938, in Davisboro, a daughter of the late Walter McNeely and Fannye Woodard McNeely. She had worked several years with her husband, Frank, in...
Harold Lamb
Jun 28, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death of services of Mr. Robert Harold Lamb, Sr., age 75 of Edgehill, Georgia, who passed away in his home Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Jordan Chapel Church of God in Edgehill. Pastor David O. Jones, Rev. Wesley Jones, and...
Cindy Williamson
Jun 25, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Cynthia Jones Kelly Williamson, 70, who went to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 25, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Louisville, Georgia on May 25, 1956, the daughter of the late Margaret Lamb Jones and Frank Edgar (Redbird) Jones, Jr.
Cindy’s professional...
Jacky Ray Coxwell, Sr.
Jun 13, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death of Mr. Jacky Ray Coxwell, Sr. age 70, of Greenwood Church Road in Lincolnton who died Saturday morning, June 13, 2026.
A native of Glascock County, Mr. Coxwell, was the son of Pauline Byrd. He retired from Pollard Lumber after 40 years of service. Jacky enjoyed going to the Gibson Senior Center, but...
Rick McFarland
Jun 4, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death of Mr. Richard “Rick” McFarland, age 73, of Louisville, who died early Thursday morning June 4th, 2026.
A memorial and celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 27th, 2026, in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Louisville.
A native of Rutherford, TN, Rick lived most of his life...
David Usry
Jun 4, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of Mr. David Usry, age 75, of Usry Mill Road in Gibson, who died early Thursday morning, June 4, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, June 7, 2026, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson. Rev. Wayne Usry will officiate....
Kester Williford
May 31, 2026
Kester Williford
September 21, 1930 – May 31, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services for Mr. Kester Williford who passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Sunday, May 31st.
He was born on September 21, 1930, to parents Will and Daisy Williford. Kester was preceded in death by his parents, wife Polly Williford,...
Lillie Ann Goodwin
May 15, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville the death and funeral service of Mrs. Lillie Ann McGaha Goodwin, 84, Bartow, formerly of Pickens, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at her home in Bartow, Georgia surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Pickens, she was the wife of 54 years to Sammy Edward Goodwin, and a daughter of the late Lem and...
Johnnie Mae Walden
May 14, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Johnnie Mae Story Walden, age 97 of Bartow, who died Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2026, in the Old Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Thigpen officiating. Pallbearers will be Danny Hobbs, Chase Walden, Troy Morris, Brian Walden, John Abshier,...
Frankie T. Davis
May 12, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Frankie T. Davis who passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 12th.
She was born on March 9, 1943, to the parents of Frank and Mary Toole. Frankie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a family...
William Bennett
May 7, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and Funeral services of Mr. William Theodore Bennett, Jr., age 57, of Wadley who died May 7, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday May 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Louisville. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Honorary Pallbearers will...
Mary Brantley
May 3, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Mary Charlton Evans Brantley age 84 of Atlanta who died Sunday morning, May 3, 2026.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday May 8, 2026, in the Bartow City Cemetery.
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