Mary Ann Garrard
Sep 16, 2024
Mary Ann Garrard passed away September 16, 2024. She was born at home on February 16, 1938 to the late Joe and Ruth Newsome Garrard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Sanford and Randolph and her sister Laura Sue. Mary Ann was a proud product of Wilkes County schools (1956), Young Harris...
Robert Connely Jr.
Sep 14, 2024
Robert Emmitt Connely, Jr. of Washington, Georgia, passed away on September 14, 2024, at the age of 92.
Robert was born on August 9, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN to Robert E. Connely, Sr. and Zanteppa Coleman Connely. Robert served his country as a member of the Army. After his time in the military, he pursued a career...
Keith James Clark
Sep 7, 2024
Keith James Clark, 78, of Tignall, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 1, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware to James Dillard Clark and Dilys Davies Clark.
Keith was a beloved husband to Jane, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and cherished...
Thomas Carlyon Wells
Aug 18, 2024
Mr. Thomas (Tom) Carlyon Wells, 81, of Washington, entered into rest on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Mr. Wells was born in Florence, S.C. He had lived in Wilkes County all of his life, and was the son of Martha Carlyon Wells, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School,...
John Allen Kuehn
Aug 16, 2024
Mr. John Allen Kuehn, 81, of Crawfordville, entered into rest Friday, August 16, 2024. at his home.Mr. Kuehn was born October 17, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI, to Bernard and Mildred Mikula Kuehn. John served 22 years in the Navy, achieving the rank of Chief Cryptological Technician. While on active duty, John was stationed with his family in Spain, Florida, Alaska,...
John Thomas (Jack) Armour
Aug 2, 2024
John Thomas (Jack) Armour, 90, of Rayle, entered into rest on Friday, August 2, 2024. at Piedmont Athens Hospital.
Mr. Armour was born February 15, 1934, in Wilkes County and had lived there all of his life. He was the son of the late Dave Armour and Addie Jo Gant Armour. He served in the U.S. Army...
Vickie Dianne Mathis
Jul 31, 2024
Vickie Dianne Mathis of Rayle, Georgia, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Wills Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 3, 1958, in Madison, Georgia to Edward Lonzo Mathis and Ida Ruth Gilstrap Mathis.
Vickie will be remembered for her laughter, kind heart, and unwavering love for her family. She enjoyed...
Kellie Edwards Sutton
Jul 21, 2024
Miss Kellie Edwards Sutton, 56, of Mobile, Ala., entered into rest Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica.
Kellie was born in Mobile, Ala., and had lived there all of her life. She was the daughter of Bunnie Edwards McDaniel and Shelby Sutton. Kellie was of the Baptist faith.
Kellie attended...
Jon Matthew Williamson
Jul 20, 2024
Jon Matthew Williamson, known affectionately as Matt or Matty, lost his courageous battle against pancreatic cancer on July 20, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 48. Born on September 18, 1975, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Matt grew up in Washington, Georgia. Matt grew into a person whose kindness, intelligence, generosity, and patience were as profound as...
John William (Johnny) Winfrey
Jun 10, 2024
Mr. John William (Johnny) Winfrey, 70, of the Lexington Rd. in Rayle, entered into rest Monday morning, June 10, 2024, at the Echols Personal Care Home in Rayle.
Mr. Winfrey was born in Wilkes County and had lived here all of his life. He was the son of the late John Wilson Winfrey and Susie Scoggins Winfrey...
Elizabeth Dean Mansfield
Jun 10, 2024
Elizabeth Dean Moon Mansfield 11/12/1947- 6/10/2024
Elizabeth Dean Moon Mansfield took her rest from this world on June 10th 2024 after a brief and sudden illness. Visitation will be Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 1PM at First Baptist Church of Washington, GA, a memorial service will follow at Washington First Baptist Church at 2PM, with Dr. Lee...
Mary Peddy Jordan
May 27, 2024
Mary Peddy Jordan, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away during the morning hours of Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 in Athens, Georgia. She was 90 years old.
Born in Macon, Georgia, Mary was the only child of Julian Eldridge Peddy and Mary Hudson Peddy. Having moved to Atlanta at a young age, she learned to...
James Mark Froeliger
May 24, 2024
Mr. James Mark Froeliger, 69, of Grove St. in Washington, entered into rest on Friday, May 24, 2024, at his home.
Mr. Froeliger was born in Sterling, Ill., and he and his wife, Susan, had lived in Washington for the last 3 years. He was the son of the late James E. Froeliger and Helen Shanafelt Froeliger,...
Robert "Lloyd" Pittman
May 8, 2024
Robert "Lloyd" Pittman, 73, of Claxton, GA, formerly of Sharon, passed away on May 8, 2024. Born on January 29, 1951, in Washington, Georgia, he was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle.
Lloyd led a vibrant life filled with unique experiences and cherished memories. He was a 1969 graduate of Warren County High School...
Gertrude Teems Long
May 7, 2024
Gertrude Teems Long, 90, formerly of Long Road, Tignall, has moved to heaven, joining many beloved family members, including her husband of nearly 50 years, Bobbie Newton Long.
Mrs. Long was born on July 8, 1933, to William Robert and Nannie Belle Teems, who both preceded her in death, along with Mrs. Long’s seven siblings: James, William,...
Evelyn Clark Waters
Apr 27, 2024
Evelyn Clark Waters, 77, formerly of Orangeburg, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1946 in Washington, Georgia to Walter N. Clark, Jr. and Mary Helen Corry.
Evelyn was a secretary for multiple construction businesses. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and was of the Presbyterian faith. Those...
Karen W. Ford
Apr 27, 2024
Karen Jean Wardlaw Ford, 68, resident of Crawfordville, Ga, died Apr. 27, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1955, in Troy, SC, to the late Frank and Lorena Wardlaw. Karen was an alumna of Winthrop University, where she earned both her undergraduate and master's degrees in education. Throughout her career, which spanned over three decades, Karen served as...
George Samuel Rhodes
Apr 20, 2024
George Samuel Rhodes, fondly known as "Sammy" to his family and close friends, lived an extraordinary 88 years, passing away on April 20, 2024. Sammy, a man of many talents and quirks, was born on April 10, 1936, in Washington, GA.
Sammy's eventful childhood included an accident with explosives at age eight, which severely injured his left...
Joseph Alexander Boatwright, Jr.
Apr 14, 2024
Mr. Joseph Alexander Boatwright, Jr., 81, entered into rest on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his home in Rayle. Alex was born in Washington, Ga., and was the son of the late Joseph A. Boatwright, Sr. and Wilda Smith Boatwright. He graduated from Washington-Wilkes High School, and then went on to graduate from North Georgia Technical College. He lived in...
Joseph Madison Thompson
Apr 11, 2024
Mr. Joseph Madison Thompson, 79, of Rayle, entered into rest on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Echols Personal Care Home in Rayle Mr. Thompson was born in Raleigh, N.C., and was the son of the late James Thompson and Lois Huff Thompson. Mr. Thompson was born in Raleigh, N.C., and was the son of the late James Thompson and...
