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Linda Wilkerson Saxon

Linda Wilkerson Saxon

Jan 25, 2021

Linda Wilkerson Saxon, 66, passed from this life to eternal life on January 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on August 9, 1954 in Muscogee County Georgia.

Linda attended high school in Richland, Georgia. She graduated from South Georgia Technical College in Americus, Georgia with a nursing degree and later obtained her registered nursing license....

William Claud Johnson, Jr

William Claud Johnson, Jr

Jan 22, 2021

William Claud "Bill" Johnson, Jr., 94, passed away on January 22, 2021, at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia. He was born on September 9, 1926, in Stewart County Georgia, to the late William Claud Johnson, Sr. and Lucille Mendahall Johnson.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife, Lucy "Honey"; two sons, Raymond...

Charles Raymond Miller

Charles Raymond Miller

Jan 6, 2021

Charles Raymond "Ray" Miller, Jr., 63, passed away on January 6, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.  He was born on April 28, 1957 in Richland, Georgia, to the late Charles Raymond Miller, Sr. and Frances Williams Miller.

He is preceded in death by his father and a brother, Randy Miller.

Ray is...

Mary Agnes Bumgarner Patterson

Mary Agnes Bumgarner Patterson

Dec 25, 2020

Mary "Mari" Agnes Bumgarner Patterson, 55, died on December 25, 2020 at Piedmont Midtown in Columbus, Georgia.  She was born on July 17, 1965 in Michigan to the late William Bumgarner and Margaret DeHate Bumgarner.

Mari is preceded in death by both of her parents and two sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Olin...

Charley George Harry

Charley George Harry

Dec 24, 2020

Charley George Harry. 66, passed away at Piedmont Midtown in Columbus, Georgia on December 24, 2020.  He was born on February 22, 1954, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late James Floyd Harry, Sr. and Ethel Adams Harry.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents, one brother, James Floyd Harry, Jr. and two sisters,...

Donna Mae Walzak Sanders

Donna Mae Walzak Sanders

Dec 13, 2020

Donna Mae Walzak Sanders, 93, passed away at her home on December 13, 2020.  She was born on December 4, 1927 in Gary, Indiana, to the late Joseph and Ethel Chamber Walzak.

Donna is preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband, Henry Carlton "Carl" Sanders.

She is survived by two sons,...

June Chesnut Lynn

June Chesnut Lynn

Nov 23, 2020

June E. Chesnut Lynn, 79, of Lumpkin, Georgia, passed away on November 23, 2020, at her son's home.  June was born on June 1,  1941, in Omaha, Georgia, to the late Pitts Chesnut and Mable Bryan Chesnut.

June is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, Ross Lynn, her brother, William "Jackie" Chesnut and...

Elsie Elizabeth Monkus Flavin

Elsie Elizabeth Monkus Flavin

Nov 19, 2020

Elsie Elizabeth Monkus Flavin, 88, of Cusseta, Georgia, died on November 19, 2020, at the Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Elizabeth was born on January 20, 1932, in Webster County Georgia, to the late Zack Monkus and Louise Woody Monkus.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by both of her parents and a sister, Mary Summerford.

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Amy Crawford Burroughs

Amy Crawford Burroughs

Nov 6, 2020

Amy Crawford Burroughs, 53, Richland, Georgia, (formally of Cuthbert) died on November 6, 2020, at Jo-Anne Burgin Nursing Home, in Cuthbert, Georgia.  She was born on February 15, 1967, in Cuthbert, Georgia, to Marvin Logan Crawford and Faye Evelyn Wilson Crawford.

Amy was employed by the City of Albany as an Animal Control Officer.

She...

Jewel Banks Haney

Jewel Banks Haney

Nov 4, 2020

Jewel Banks Murphy Haney, 96, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2020 in Eufaula, Alabama.  Born on September 16, 1924 in Sulligent, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late L.A. Murphy and Icie Banks Murphy of Sulligent.

Mrs. Haney graduated from the University of Alabama and worked as an educator for 30 years, including many years...

Dorothy "Dot" White Richardson

Dorothy "Dot" White Richardson

Oct 5, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" White Richardson, 90, passed away on October 5, 2020 with her loved ones by her side.  Dot was born on March 9, 1930, in LaGrange, Georgia, to the late James G. White and May Williams White.

After finishing high school, Dot graduated from business school.  After she and Bobby Richardson were married, they settled in...

Charles "Red" Marion Geeslin

Charles "Red" Marion Geeslin

Jul 14, 2020

Charles "Red" Marion Geeslin, 89, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2020 at Perfect Care in Americus, Georgia.  He was born on October 1, 1930, in Stewart County, Georgia to the late James E. Geeslin and Eva Mae Brown Geeslin.

Red was retired from the United States Civil Service, working at at Ft. Benning, Georgia as...

Kathy Ann Clemens

Kathy Ann Clemens

Jul 8, 2020

Kathy Ann Clemens, 62, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.  Kathy was born on August 20, 1957 to Sybil Clemens and the late F B Clemens.

She is survived by her mother, brother, James Clemens of Americus, Georgia and nephew, Josh Clemens of Americus, Georgia; and her special friends who...

Juanita Grace Dixon Kisor

Juanita Grace Dixon Kisor

Jul 7, 2020

Juanita Grace Dixon Kisor, 90, died, on July 7, 2020 at Four County Health & Rehab in Richland, Georgia.  She was born on December 29, 1929 in Bleckley County Georgia, to the late Blanton E. Dixon and Ruth Ola Cannon Dixon.

Visitation:  Thursday, July 9, 2020, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at Baldwin Funeral Home in Richland,...

Clarence "Peewee" Edward Harris

Clarence "Peewee" Edward Harris

Jul 7, 2020

Clarence "Peewee" Edward Harris, 88, passed away at his home in Richland Georgia, on July 7, 2020 with his family.  He was born on November 3, 1931 in Stewart County Georgia and was the son of the late Willie Wright Harris and Clareese Huddleton Harris.

Peewee was married to Doris Freida Harris and they have lived in...

William Clay Nelson

William Clay Nelson

Jun 29, 2020

William Clay Nelson, 76, passed away at his home with his family with him.  He was born August 12, 1943 in Stewart County Georgia, to the late Andrew Frank Nelson and Mattie Mae Rodgers Nelson.

William grew up in Stewart County and spent his life in Stewart County.  He was a man who always provided for his...

Deborah Harris Cobb

Deborah Harris Cobb

Jun 21, 2020

Deborah "Debbie" Harris Cobb, 67, passed away on June 21, 2020, at her home in Richland Georgia with her family and her beloved dog.  She was born on May 4, 1953 in Apalachicola, Florida to the late Charles Phillip Harris and Eunice Hayes Harris.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother,...

Lisa Renew Funderburke

Lisa Renew Funderburke

Jun 15, 2020

Lisa Carol Renew Funderburke passed at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia Monday, June 15, 2020 after a long illness.

She was born on June 19, 1964 in El Paso, Texas, to J. P. and Mary Lou Renew.  The family settled in Lumpkin in 1969 and it has been home to them since that year.  She graduated from...

James Willard Lynch

James Willard Lynch

May 16, 2020

James Willard Lynch, 95, died on May 16, 2020, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.  He was born August 15, 1924 in Stewart County Georgia, to the late Arthur Stephens Lynch and Lollie Richardson Lynch.

JW grew up in Stewart County and attended Stewart County High School.  He served his country in the United States...

Cherrie Perkins Fort

Cherrie Perkins Fort

May 7, 2020

Cherrie Perkins Fort passed away on May 7, 2020, three days past her 96 th birthday.  Cherrie was born in Florence, GA, the elder daughter of Floyd and Annie Robinson Perkins.

She spent her long and fruitful life in Lumpkin where she fulfilled many roles, most significantly as a wife, mother and teacher.  Her passion for teaching...

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