Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Hill Sr.

Jerry Wayne Hill Sr.

Jerry Wayne Hill Sr.

Jerry Wayne Hill, Sr. entered into rest on May 2, 2023, at The Glen at Lake Oconee Village. He was the husband of Brenda Smith Hill for 38 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Violet and Lawrence Hill, and his first wife of 22 years, Barbara Fralix Hill.
Debra Lynn Morris

Debra Lynn Morris

Debra Lynn Morris

Debra Lynn Morris (Debbie) of Buckhead, Georgia, died in her home on April 29, 2023, after a long courageous battle against cancer. She set a daily example by living her life with honesty, integrity, determination, and kindness.
William Lewis Duvall

William Lewis Duvall

William Lewis Duvall

William Lewis Duvall of Greensboro, GA, died Sunday, April 30, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, GA. Born January 3, 1929, he was the son of Albert Lee and Alma Jo Collins Duvall. He was a lifelong resident of Greene County and graduated from Greensboro High School.
Robert DeWitt Crawford Sr. (Bobby)

Robert DeWitt Crawford Sr. (Bobby)

Robert DeWitt Crawford Sr. (Bobby)

Bobby Crawford was born in Buckhead (Morgan County) Georgia, on June 17, 1938, the youngest child of Martha Spearman and Custer Crawford. His parents spent their lives shaping the county's educational system during a critical time in its history.
Betty Griffith

Betty Griffith

Betty Griffith

Betty Clyde Worthen Griffith, 81 of Union Point, GA passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born in Washington, GA to the late Carroll Bynum Worthen and Ella Vashti Taylor Worthen. She grew up in Union Point where she graduated from Union Point High School.
Philip Francis “Phil” Eley

Philip Francis “Phil” Eley

Philip Francis “Phil” Eley

Philip Francis “Phil” Eley, of White Plains, GA, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, working the land on his beloved family farm. Born June 22, 1951, Phil was one of four sons born to the late John William “J Buck” and Dorothy Mae Thurmond Eley.
Robert Euel “Bud” Thornton Sr.

Robert Euel “Bud” Thornton Sr.

Robert Euel “Bud” Thornton Sr.

Robert Euel “Bud” Thornton, Sr., 91, of Union Point, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Bud was born December 19, 1931 to William C. “Peachy” and Addie Love Mathis Thornton of Union Point.
Diane Helen Van Delden

Diane Helen Van Delden

Diane Helen Van Delden

Diane Helen Van Delden, 83, of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away on March 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. Diane was born on April 7, 1939, and grew up in Hawthorne, NJ. Diane had an infectious laugh and twinkle in her eye that brought joy to all fortunate enough to be in her presence.
George Clinton “GC” Williams

George Clinton “GC” Williams

George Clinton “GC” Williams

George Clinton “GC” Williams, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 passing away at St. Mary’s in Athens. He was born on June 20, 1937, the youngest child of the late George Kemper Williams and Ercel Agatha Williams.
Bennie Jack Warren Sr.

Bennie Jack Warren Sr.

Bennie Jack Warren Sr.

Bennie Jack Warren, Sr., age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at his home in Greensboro, GA, with his family by his side. Jack was born February 1, 1932, to the late Benjamin Joshua Warren and Luby McKinney Warren. He grew up and attended grade school in Albany, GA.