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...
Joyce C. Brown
Apr 3, 2024
Joyce Ann Chafin Brown, 80, of Sharon, Georgia passed away on April 3, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1943, to the late Austin K. Chafin and Elmyra Patterson Chafin.
Joyce was an active member of her community. She was a member of the Sharon Garden Club, Sharon City Council, served on the board for the...
George Richard King, Jr.
Apr 3, 2024
George Richard King, Jr., 85, of Washington, Georgia was born on May 6, 1938, in Georgetown, Maryland, and passed away on April 3, 2024 at Heardmont Nursing Home in Elberton, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late George Richard King, Sr. and Margaret Louise Mulligan King.
Throughout his life, George worked as an Engineer in...
Carolyn E. Smith
Apr 2, 2024
Carolyn Wood Echols Smith, 84, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2024, in Tignall, Georgia. She was born on November 21, 1939, to the late Marvin Eugene Echols and Annie Ruth Anderson Echols.
Carolyn was a devout Christian with a strong work ethic. She loved God and family above all. Known for her...
Kenneth Alan Pettay
Mar 28, 2024
Around daybreak on March 28, 2024, God called home one of his most dedicated disciples, Kenneth Alan Pettay. Though an unexpected and heartwrenching loss to his family and those who partnered with him in spreading the love of the Lord, enjoyed grand tales of his adventurous exploits, and felt the warmth of his fierce loyalty, his ascension during the...
William Frank Hopkins Jr.
Mar 22, 2024
Mr. William Frank “Bill” Hopkins, Jr., 81, of Washington, entered into rest on Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home.
Bill was born August 19, 1942, and was the son of the late W. F. Hopkins, Sr. and Myrtis Sanders Hopkins. He was a 1961 graduate of Washington-Wilkes High School, where he was a member of the...
Margie Haggard Mayes
Mar 21, 2024
Margie Mae Haggard Mayes entered into rest on the morning of March 21, 2024 at her home with her loving husband of 55 years, Harold, by her side. She was a native of Treutlen County, being born the third of seven children in Tarrytown, and later moved to Vidalia, Georgia with her parents and siblings.
Margie found...
James Blake Thompson (Courtesy)
Mar 14, 2024
Mr. James Blake Thompson, 69, of Washington, GA, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Southern Manor in Washington, GA.
Born on June 5, 1954 in Anderson, SC, he was the 4th son of the late Harvey Elvin Thompson and Willie Jean Shiflet Thompson.
Blake began his career in the Emergency Medical Services field at...
William "Bill" F. Gillispie
Mar 2, 2024
Mr. William F. (Bill) Gillispie, 84, of Washington, entered into rest Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Piedmont/University Hospital after a valiant battle with cancer.
Mr. Gillispie was born in Ft. Meade, Fla., as was his wife Jackie. He was the son of Samuel and Mable Mueller Gillispie. After graduating high school, Bill received a football scholarship to...
