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Local Georgia Obituaries for Jefferson County, Glascock County & Surrounding Areas
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.
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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...
Carl Weaver
Dec 23, 2025
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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....
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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