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Local Georgia Obituaries for Jefferson County, Glascock County & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Hilda McCoy
Jan 8, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mrs. Marjorie Hilda McCoy, age 91 of Hwy 102 East, Gibson who died January 8, 2026, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, in the Gibson Community Church, with the Rev. Kyle Downs officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Serving...
Gilbert Peel
Jan 7, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mr. Gilbert Shivers Peel, Jr., age 80, of Vidette, Georgia, who died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday afternoon, January 21, 2026, in the Rose Dhu Cemetery in Vidette and will be conducted by Greg Coursey and Jerry Taylor.
Mr. Peel...
Darlene Griswold Jones
Jan 7, 2026
Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and services of Mrs. Darlene Griswold Jones, age 54 of Gibson, who died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 10, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until service...
J.P. Walden
Dec 28, 2025
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mr. J.P. Walden, Jr., age 91, of Alford Road in Bartow, who died Sunday evening December 28, 2025.
Services will be held 2:00 Friday, January 2, 2026, in the Bartow Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Bartow City Cemetery with Thom Henson, David Beranek,...
Wendell Manning
Dec 26, 2025
Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mr. Wendell Russell Manning, age 58, of Louisville, who passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Mr. Bill Smith and Mr. Joe Cheeks officiating. Burial will follow...
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