All Obituaries

The legacy of Nathaniel Parks began on December 7, 1950, in Gay, GA. Hewas born to the late Charlie Parks, Jr and Isabell Parks. At an early age,Nathaniel accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He was a faithful member and served as a Deacon. Nathaniel graduated from Woodbury High School in Woodbury, GA with the Class of 1968. After graduation Nathaniel was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country. After completing his...

Sterling Hardney was born July 20, 1939, in Woodbury,GA, to the late Mr. Stinson Hardney and Mrs. Mary E. Miller Mathis. He passed away peacefully on April 3,2024 at Harborview Nursing Facility in Thomaston,GA.  He leaves to cherish his memories to all of his family and friends.

A TIME TO BE BORN Jaylen Jamal McGruder was born May 14, 2001, in Lagrange, Georgia to Sherika McGruder and Fred Febry. Jaylen accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior early in life. He was a member of True Mount Temple Baptist Church in Warm Springs, Georgia. Jaylen was called to eternal rest on March 31, 2024. He was preceded in death by a brother, the late Tre’Darius McGruder. A TIME TO WORK AND LEARN Jaylen graduated from Callaway High School in the Class of 2020. He...

Norman Barron was born November 25, 1935, in Talbot County, Georgia to the late Mr. Fletcher and Mrs. Carrie Bell Jones Barron. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Mr. Eric Barron; five sisters, Hattie Barron Dixon, Emily Barron Ford, Joyce Mae Barron Thornton, Dicie Lee Barron Couch, and Lurene Thornton; four brothers, Fletcher Barron, Jr., Mr. W. J. Barron, Mr. Arthur G. Barron, Sr.,...

The public viewing will take place immediately after memorial service until 4pm. Bertha Slaton was born September 8, 1931 to Thurman Carreker and Fannie Tooley Carreker in  Gay, Georgia. She passed away peacefully at her home on March 19,2024.  Bertha attended school at the Red Oak Community School. She accepted Christ in her life and attended church at Mt.Pleasant Baptist Church. Bertha was united in holy matrimony to the Late Willie James Slaton and out that union 8...

Markevious McHolmes, entered into eternal rest on March 18, 2024, at WellStar West GA Hospital. He was born on February 11,1997, in Thomaston, Georgia, to Elijah Dozier and Latricia McHolmes. Markevious attended Meriwether County schools and was a proud graduate of Manchester High School. His youthful spirit and infectious smile left a lasting mark on his peers and family. Despite the brevity of his years, Coot as he was affectionately called lived a full life, touching the hearts of...

Glenn “Pete” Moore was born on October 9th, 1956, to the late Frank and Teressa Moore in Gay, Georgia. He was the first son of this union. He attended Woodbury High School.   He accepted Christ and received baptism at an early age . Glenn moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1977, where he began his employment at Buttercrust/Sunbeam Bakery. He was employed there for 15 years after which he worked for Universal Forestry Products for 11 years. This company moved from Florida to...

Talbot County lost one of its most kind and caring souls on March 1, 2024. Mary was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, neighbor, aunt, and friend.    Mary was born to the late Leonard Miller and Mary Julia Pascal Miller on April 15, 1940. Mary was a sweet, caring woman who welcomed many into her home. She found joy in making everyone happy.    Mary accepted Christ at an early age. She joined Shady Grove Baptist Church in 1950. She served as an active member for...

Connie Hamler-Ferguson, affectionately known as Mrs. Connie or Granny by her grandchildren, a cherished soul, left peacefully on February 16, 2024, while at Orchard View Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, Georgia. Born on June 15, 1956, to her late parents Walter Hamler and Blanche Hamler, Connie lived a life rich in love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends . A proud attendee of Meriwether County Training School, Connie’s passion for learning was only matched by her...

 Aaron Carter was born October 21, 1958, in Talbotton, Georgia, to the late Robert and Annie Mae Carter. He departed this earthly life on February 8, 2024, at Piedmont Midtown Columbus Hospital. Aaron was a native of Talbotton, Georgia, and later he resided in Columbus, Georgia, with Pat’s House Ministry, where he attended day classes, traveling, and enjoying life. Church was no option for Aaron, attending Church was a passion that he deeply loved and enjoyed. Aaron attended...