Frank Pierce Howell
Jul 9, 2025
Franklin "Frank" Pierce Howell, 85, of Watkinsville, GA died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Frank was born May 4, 1940 in Crawfordville, Taliaferro County, GA to James Edgar Howell and Evelyn Morris Howell. His sister Mary Howell Maynard and his brother Charles Howell preceded him in death.
Frank graduated from Alexander Stephens Institute in 1958 then he joined...
Dr. Huey Green McDaniel
Jul 4, 2025
Dr. Huey Green McDaniel, born September 18, 1937 and died July 4, 2025. He was a native of Birmingham, AL and lived the last 25 years practicing medicine in Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory and Willie Green McDaniel and infant daughter, Martha Michele McDaniel. He is survived by his wife, Bunnie Sutton McDaniel, brother...
Gail Gould
Jun 26, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gail Gould, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 62.
Born on a sunny Wednesday in Hollywood, Florida, on November 14, 1962, Gail brought warmth and light wherever she went. She spent her formative years in Florida before making Washington,...
Melanie Villafana
Jun 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melanie Berendt Villafana, a beloved wife, mother, sister, niece, and friend. Melanie passed away peacefully on Sunday June 22nd, 2025, at the age of 45.
Born on Sunday October 21, 1979, in Manassas, Virginia, Melanie was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond Berendt Jr. and Marilyn Jean Woodhull.
After graduating...
Curry Julian May Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
For those of you reading this, you know this is by far the hardest goodbye I have ever had to give. My father, Curry Julian May, Sr., passed away on Father’s Day, which is truly fitting because he was the best father a child could have. Born in Washington, GA, on April 18, 1933 to Charles Julian May and Buelah...
Rev. John M. King (Courtesy)
Jun 13, 2025
John Marshall King, Sr. was born March 9, 1934 at the Walton Cotton Mill Village, to the late Marshall Francis and Annie Mae King. John graduated from Monroe High School in 1952. John answered God’s call to preach the Word of God and was licensed by the Walker Baptist Church in September 1954. He married Ms. Frances Dailey on April...
Daniel Clifford Hambrick
Jun 9, 2025
Daniel Clifford Hambrick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Washington, Georgia, on Monday, June 9th, 2025 at the age of 71.
Born on November 21st, 1953, in Hemingway, South Carolina. He attended Cross Keys High School in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated in the class of 1972. During his high school years, Daniel worked...
John Franklin Jones
Jun 8, 2025
John Franklin Jones passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at Piedmont Athens Regional, at the age of 73 surrounded by family and friends.
John, a native of Blairsville, GA, graduated from Union County High School in 1970. He earned an associate's degree from Young Harris College and a BBA in marketing from The University of Georgia.
While working at UGA...
John Albert Long
May 29, 2025
John Albert Long, a cherished member of the Washington, Georgia community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on April 2, 1934, in Wilkes County, Albert was the beloved son of the late John Michael and Eva Strother Long. He spent his final days surrounded by family at Wellstar Health in Augusta, GA.
Albert’s...
James Edgar McAvoy Sr.
May 21, 2025
James Edgar McAvoy Sr., a beloved resident of Athens, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on Monday, March 22nd, 1937, in Washington, Georgia.
James was the cherished son of the late James Lawrence McAvoy and Nellie Worthen McAvoy. He was raised in Washington, GA, where he attended school and began to cultivate...
Patricia Ann Reville
May 10, 2025
Patricia Ann Reville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Washington and raised in Appling, Patricia lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her community.
A proud alumna, Patricia graduated from Harlem High School in 1967. For 36 years, Patricia dedicated her professional life to...
James Robert Fisher
May 2, 2025
James Robert Fisher, affectionately known as "Jimmy" or "Fish" to family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at Haywood Medical Center in Waynesville, North Carolina, at the age of 70. Born in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, on September 6, 1954, Jimmy spent most of his life in Wilkes County, Georgia, where he created a legacy of love,...
Melvin Ellis Edwards
Apr 16, 2025
Melvin Ellis Edwards, 74, of Crawfordville, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his residence. Melvin was born on November 27, 1950 in Washington, Georgia, the son of the late Ralph Owen Edwards and Edith Evans Edwards.
A proud alumnus of Washington Wilkes High School, class of 1968, Melvin furthered his education at Augusta State...
James "Beetle" S. Denard Jr.
Apr 14, 2025
James Samuel Denard Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at the age of 94. James was born on Wednesday, May 7th, 1930, in Tignall, Georgia where he grew up.
After a long time eyeing Elizabeth “Libba” Long, he finally got the courage to pull his car over to meet her in downtown Washington. That...
Mattie Godfrey
Apr 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mattie Pearl Godfrey, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Mattie was born on Thursday, May 18, 1950, in Darlington, South Carolina, and peacefully departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the age of 74, in Augusta, Georgia.
Mattie was a beacon of love...
Emily Mae Atchison
Apr 12, 2025
Emily Mae Atchison, a cherished resident of Crawfordville, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at the age of 69. Born on Sunday, January 15th, 1956 in Washington, GA, she had lived in Crawfordville until moving to the Atlanta area after college. She came back to Crawfordville 3 years ago when her health began to fail. Emily’s life...
Glenda Faye Scott
Apr 11, 2025
Glenda Faye Scott, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Piedmont Augusta-Summerville Campus after an extended illness. Born on Monday, August 7, 1944, in Warrenton, Georgia, Faye was a cherished resident of Norwood, GA, where she spent her later years surrounded by family and friends.
A graduate of Harlem High School, Faye went on...
Cheryl Ann Carlisle
Apr 7, 2025
Cheryl Ann Faver Carlisle, age 69 a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at her residence in Washington, Georgia. Born on January 16, 1956, Cheryl lived a life full of love and dedication, touching the hearts of everyone she encountered.
Cheryl was a proud graduate of Washington-Wilkes High...
Lynda Veazey Pollock
Apr 5, 2025
Lynda Veazey Pollock, a cherished resident of Washington, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on Thursday, July 26th, 1945, in Crawfordville, Georgia, Lynda lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family.
Lynda is survived by her beloved son, Inman Curry Hogan III of Washington,...
Ensey Wills (Courtesy)
Apr 4, 2025
Ensey James Wills, 65, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. Funeral services for Ensey will be at 1PM on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Northside Baptist Church, 1670 N. Jefferson Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061.
A native of Washington, Georgia, Ensey was born May 17, 1969 to the late James and Olive Wills. In addition to his parents,...
