OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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

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...

Peggy Wood

Peggy Wood

Sep 3, 2025

Click here to view service Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Peggy Aldred Forrest Wood, age 67, of 1978 River Road Wadley, Georgia, who died Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 7, 2025 in the Louisville First Baptist Church with Mr. Corey Forrest,...

Jimmie Smith

Jimmie Smith

Aug 25, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Gibson announces the death and services of Mrs. Jimmie Smith, age 94, of Marietta, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, with her daughter Sandra by her side. The graveside committal service will be held on Friday, August 29, at 1:00 PM at Mitchell Baptist Church Cemetery in Mitchell. Jimmie Born Jimmie Carol...

Russell English

Russell English

Aug 13, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Care of Louisville announces the death a services of Mr. Russell D. English, age 61, of Jupiter FL, passed away on August 13th, 2025 unexpectedly. Russell was an amazing man known to many. He never met a stranger, enjoyed meeting and talking to anyone. Russell was a sports enthusiast, especially watching his children play sports...

Nancy Elaine Burleyson

Nancy Elaine Burleyson

Jul 19, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Nancy Elaine Burleyson, age 81 of Keysville who passed away Saturday July 19, 2025, at Piedmont Healthcare of Augusta. Services to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday August 2, 2025, in the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Louisville. A native of Concord, NC.,...

Lydia Lee Nunez

Lydia Lee Nunez

Jul 15, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and services of Mrs. Lydia Lee Nunez, age 63 of Louisville who passed away on Monday July 15, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Services to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday August 2, 2025, in the Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Louisville. A...

Betty Gregg

Betty Gregg

Apr 26, 2025

Click here to view service With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Betty Gregg. She was a devoted mom, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Services to celebrate her life will be held 6:00 pm Thursday evening May 1, 2025, in the Sheppard Memorial Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home in Gibson. She peacefully passed away on April 26,...

Doris Phillips

Doris Phillips

Apr 21, 2025

Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death Mrs. Doris Virgina Phillips, age 88 of Mitchell who died Monday morning April 21, 2025, at her home. A native of Tucker, GA, she was a daughter of the late Jim Davis and Elizabeth Rowland Davis. For many years she was a care giver. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her...

Alice E. Buckner

Alice E. Buckner

Apr 20, 2025

Click here to view service Taylor Funeral Home of Gibson announces the death and funeral services of Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Buckner, age 95, of West Main Street in Gibson who died Sunday evening, April 20, 2025. Funeral services to honor her life will be held at 11:00 AM Friday morning graveside in the Gibson City Cemetery. The family will receive...