Clark S. Vaughn
Jan 7, 2024
Clark S. Vaughn, age 74, of Washington, formerly of Hawkinsville, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 following a period of declining health.
Clark was born in Gary, Indiana to the late James F. Vaughn and Helen Tinnian Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Brewer (Roger.)
As...
Carol Turpin Thomasson
Jan 3, 2024
Carol Turpin Thomasson, age 75, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 following a brief illness. Carol was raised in Washington the daughter of the late Robert A. Turpin and Nellie Chafin Turpin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Terry Thomasson; and brother, Bobby Turpin. She loved to cut a rug at the...
Joan Taylor Nicholson
Dec 31, 2023
Joan Taylor Nicholson, age 83, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her residence.
Joan was born in Wilkes County at the old hospital, along with her twin sister, Jean. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur G. Taylor and Winnie Mae McDaniel Taylor; twin sister, Jean Godsey; and brother, Charlie Taylor.
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Dorothy Ann Leinbach Harris
Dec 29, 2023
Dorothy Ann Leinbach Harris, 93, died December 29, 2023, with family by her side in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dot was born September 17, 1930, in Rossville, Georgia to George Barron Leinbach and Alice Marie (“Polly”) Winter Leinbach. She was the third of three children, all daughters, and raised in the house that her grandfather built on top of...
Alonzo Terrell Ray
Dec 26, 2023
Lonnie Ray, of Washington, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023- three days prior to his 89th birthday. Lonnie was born in Washington to the late Joseph Terrell Ray and Lena Virginia Rhodes Ray. He graduated from the Alexander Stephens Institute in Crawfordville before moving to Atlanta where he worked for Western Electric and was in real estate. Upon returning to...
Katherine Toler Armstrong (Courtesy Obituary)
Dec 24, 2023
Katherine “Kay” Toler Armstrong passed away from complications of a stroke, in her home surrounded by loving family. Kay was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina February 12, 1940 to the late William Henry, and Katherine Burnette Toler. She attended Rocky Mount Highschool, Marjorie Webster College and Sullins College.
While working at Duke Hospital she was introduced...
Johnny Frank Jackson
Dec 24, 2023
Johnny Frank Jackson, age 77, of Washington, passed away suddenly on Christmas Eve.
He was born in Washington to the late Robert Oscar Jackson and Annie Kate Powell Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Jackson; and two sisters, Mary Vandiver and Lillie Crawford.
A true patriot,...
Louise Guest Denard
Dec 15, 2023
Louise Guest Denard, age 88, of Tignall, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023.
Louise was born in Tignall to the late R.E. Guest and “Sis” Ruff Guest. She was a loving homemaker and devoted member of Tignall Baptist Church where she served in numerous capacities through the years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Barbara Brady Thurmond (Noggle)
Dec 12, 2023
Barbara Brady Thurmond, age 77, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Barbara was born in Washington to the late Arvin Brady and Mary Lou Huff Brady. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alec Thurmond; and daughter, Brabara Jean Gunnells.
A faithful Christian, Barbara loved her church Harvest Time...
Faye Callaway
Dec 11, 2023
Faye Callaway, age 87, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at her residence.
Faye was born in Crawfordville to the late Lenus Edwards and Dulcie Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Henry Callaway.
She is survived by her two sons, Wayne Callaway (Sally) and David Callaway;...
Richard G. Petitpren
Dec 1, 2023
Richard G. Petitpren, age 62, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.
He was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Shirley J. (Shanahan) Petitpren and the late Richard J. Petitpren. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard F. Petitpren; and brother, David Petitpren.
Rick loved working with his hands. ...
Marilyn Kay Lepore
Dec 1, 2023
Marilyn K. LePore, of Washington, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, three days following her 81st birthday. She was born in Los Angeles, California to the late Carl Richard Knowles and Mary Helen Stephenson Knowles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Joseph LePore. Marilyn devoted more than 20 years to Wills Memorial...
Edna Earle Philyaw Jones
Dec 1, 2023
Edna Earle Philyaw Jones, of Rayle, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.
Edna was born in Kinston, North Carolina to the late Leroy Philyaw and Frances Hill Philyaw.
A faithful Christian, Edna loved her church, Faith Fellowship in Kinston. She will be remembered for her love of her family, for her love of gardening, and...
Ruby Cornelia Arnold
Nov 30, 2023
Ruby Arnold (Granny Ruby), 98, of 6419 Lexington Road, Rayle, Georgia passed away on November 30, 2023 at Echols Personal Care Home after an extended illness.
Ruby was born on December 28, 1924 to the late Charlie McEhannon and Julia Pearl Whittington in the Courtground community of Wilkes County. She was the oldest of twelve children and...
Robbie Clark Hardigree
Nov 29, 2023
Robbie Clark Hardigree, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023, at Wills Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 23, 1940, to the late John Henry Hardigree and Mary Lou Lewis Hardigree.
Robbie was a devoted husband to his partner, Gladys Wright Hardigree. Their unwavering love and commitment were a shining example...
David Sidney Danner Iii
Nov 24, 2023
Mr. David Sidney Danner III, 70, of Athens (formerly of Danburg), entered into rest Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at his residence.
David was born in Elberton, but with a couple of exceptions, had lived most of his life in Wilkes County. He was the son of the late D. S. Danner and “Sis” Bumgardner Danner, and...
Andrew Thurmond Eberhardt, Jr.
Nov 12, 2023
Mr. Andrew Thurmond Eberhardt, Jr., 74, of Flowery Branch, entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville.
Mr. Eberhardt was born in Anderson, S.C., and was the son of the late Andrew T. Eberhardt, Sr. and Emma Ritt Dickerson Eberhardt. He had lived in Flowery Branch for twenty years....
Leonard Thomas Mazurick
Nov 11, 2023
Mr. Leonard Thomas Mazurick, 81, of Aonia Rd. in Washington, entered into rest on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Mazurick was born in Scranton, Pa. He was the son of the late Walter and Margaret Shumka Mazurick, and was the widower of Lucy Mulea Mazurick. He and his cousin did a lot of traveling,...
Joel Leslie Saggus
Nov 10, 2023
Mr. Joel “Joey” Leslie Saggus, 64, of Washington, entered into rest on Friday, November 10, 2023, at his home after a brief illness.
Mr. Saggus was born in McDuffie County, but had lived in Wilkes County all of his life. He was the son of Frances Saggus Hensley and of the late Donald Richard Saggus, Sr. Joey...
Franklin Howard Foster, Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Franklin Howard (“Franky”) Foster, Jr., 55, formerly of Lawrenceville, Georgia, went to be with his Lord on November 3, 2023, in Wilkes County, Georgia, after a long illness. Mr. Foster was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1968, to Cheryl Fulcher Foster and Franklin Howard Foster, Sr., currently of Danburg, Georgia. He is also survived by his wife, Tonya Black...
