Rebecca Sue Henson Ward

Rebecca “Becky” Sue Henson Ward, of Greensboro, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center at the age of 71.Born in Independence, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Inez Henson.

James Melvin Carpenter

James Melvin “Jim” Carpenter of Union Point, Georgia, passed away May 5, 2026.Jim was born January 4, 1946, in Cornelia, Georgia, the only child of the late William Paul Carpenter, Sr., and Minnie Lee “Millie” (Batson).

Noreen Egan Leach

Noreen Egan Leach, a beloved resident of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 77, with her devoted husband of 56 years by her side.

Stanley C. “Stan” Sharp III

Stanley C. “Stan” Sharp III, 74, of Greensboro, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026.Stan was born Dec. 11, 1951, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Stanley C. Sharp Jr. and Edith Crawley Sharp. During his childhood, the family relocated to Jackson, Mississippi, where he spent his formative years.

Stephen Walden Cole

Stephen Walden “Steve” Cole, 73, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Eatonton Health and Rehabilitation.Steve was born Aug. 3, 1952, in Atlanta to the late Joann Peters Cole and Thomas Donald Cole. He grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Gordon High School in Decatur.

Toni Mae Waeghe

Toni Mae (LaBarbera) Waeghe, 81, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in Griffin, Georgia.She was born Dec. 16, 1944, in Mt. Morris, New York, to Geraldine and Charles LaBarbera.Toni lived a full and vibrant life, defined by her adventurous spirit, warmth, and deep love for family and friends.

Barbara Laverne Jones Torbert

Barbara Laverne Jones Torbert, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and respected member of the Greene County community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 87. She passed away at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, Georgia.

Mike Jones

Mike Margene Jones, a cherished father and well-loved member of the Greensboro community, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was 96. Born on August 21, 1929, in Dawson, GA, Mike was one of nine children to the late John Rider Jones and Laura Wood Jones.

Deborah Ann Barnes Moore

Deborah Ann Barnes Moore, a beloved lifelong resident of White Plains, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Wellstar MCG in Augusta, Georgia. She was born on September 18, 1952, in Greensboro, GA, to the late Hugh Dorsey Barnes and Marjorie “Flip” Amos Barnes.

Ida Imogene Watkins

Ida Imogene “Jean” Watkins, a beloved resident of Siloam, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the age of 98. She died peacefully at High Shoals Health & Rehab in Bishop, Georgia.