All Obituaries

Always elegant and always poised. Mrs. Frances had a smile that could brighten any room and melt the hearts of all that she encountered. Mrs. Frances had a heart for taking care of those around her. She was always cooking and offering plates and a resting place for those loved as she was one of the Mothers of Hilltop. She never met a stranger. Her heart was as big as her smile. She was born on September 27, 1937 to the late Ben Hill and Helen Copeland. Mrs. Frances departed her life on...

Ms. Virginia White was a native of Warm Springs, Ga. She was born July 16,1943 to Otis and Marjorie White of Warm Springs, Ga, whom also, she was preceded in death. She departed her earthly life on August 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the oldest of 5 siblings. Virginia was also preceded in death by her brother Otis White, Jr, sister Belinda (Bernard) Dunlap, and her great-granddaughter Kelsi Walton. She was a member of Leverette Hill Baptist Church...

Denoisyo “Dee” Stevenson was born July 9,1972 to Mr.Jimmie L. Stevenson Sr. and Mrs.Jessie Mae Leonard. He departed his life August 3,2022 in Columbus,Ga at Piedmont Midtown Hospital. Denoisyo enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends. Dee was very entertaining, he could make you laugh and be serious at the same time; To know him was to love him. He was preceded in death by his parents Jimmie L Stevenson Sr. and Jessie Mae Leonard. Also his brother Jimmie...

On March 20th 1949 Mrs. Mary Nell Dozier was born to the late Ida Mae and Jessie Dozier in Talbot County, Georgia. Mary Nell joined Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Woodbury, GA at a very early age and served as a member until transferring her membership to  Mt. Venus Baptist Church after Marrying the love of her life the late Mr. Johnny McGill. Mary Nell received her education in the Meriwether County school system and she was employed at Nabisco in Woodbury,GA and Alenco in...

On January 24, 2005, in Warm Springs, Georgia, God saw fit to put an angel on Earth. His name was Lavontay Daveon Ford. He attended Manchester High School. A Time to Love and Live Lavontay “Pat” Ford enjoyed watching and playing football, basketball, fishing, and doing straw. Lavontay was well known by many names: P Style, Pacman, and Pat. A Time of Transition On June 17, 2022, God sent his angels of heaven to usher Lavontay “Pat” Ford home to everlasting...

Patricia Ann Mahone was a caring mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, and friend. She left this world on June 13, 2022, at Upson Regional in Thomaston, GA. Patricia was born on November 23, 1952, to the late Julian Mahone, Jr., and Betty Jean Mahone who both preceded her in death. Ann, as she was affectionately known, will always be remembered for her love for others, and for being the life of the party. She had one brother, Lorenzo “Lo” Mahone, who preceded her in...

Ruth Horton was a caring mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, and friend. She left this world suddenly on June 9, 2022, at age 65. Our hearts are broken, but we are comforted by the fact that she lived her life to the fullest without regret or apology. And that she now rests in the arms of the Father. She was born, along with her womb buddy, Ruby, to Sarah Frances Gray and Roosevelt Waller on January 28, 1957. After graduating high school, she explored several occupations until...

Agnes Waller was the daughter of the late Melvin Waller and Georgia Lee Bonner of Manchester, Georgia. Agnes was one of twelve siblings; three have preceded her in death. Agnes did not have a church home, but she studied the Bible and prayed daily. Agnes loved to plant beautiful flowers, work in her flower garden, and shop at WalMart. She was a strong, kind, and loving person who meant what she said and said what she meant. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

                           Career Highlights  Mr. Akeem Jabari Ellison was born on April 20, 2004, in Thomaston, GA to Ms. Akenna Ellison and Mr. Maurice Parks. On Saturday, May 28, 2022, Akeem transitioned to his heavenly home to be with the Lord.  Akeem was a 2022 graduate of Manchester High School in Manchester, GA.  He was an avid football player who enjoyed playing the sport from the age of five...

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Alvin Martice “Teesey” Campbell, Jr., loving father, son, and brother, passed away at age 44 at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Georgia. Teesey was born on June 5, 1977, at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, Georgia. He received his high school diploma from Manchester High School in Manchester, Georgia in 1995. After graduation, Teesey was employed at Panasonic in Peachtree City, Georgia. On August 2, 1998, he became a...