Obituaries

Jan 13, 2026

The Life of Stephen D. Bunkley

Stephen Dedrick Bunkley was born December 20, 1971, to the beautiful union of Mr. James and Anita Bunkley in Atlanta, Georgia. He was baptized at a young age at the Ben Hill Christian Church were he remained a member. Steve was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, teacher, master barber, comedian, storyteller, dancer (YEEK!), musician,...

Jan 3, 2026

Jan 3, 2026

Life began for Mary Helen Cross March 3 1944 in Ellaville Georgia with the late Bertha Mae Kirtsey and the late John Dewey kirtsey as her parents. She grew up an attended the public schools of Schely county., 

Mary was an industrious woman who was focused on any task that was at hand. She was a hard worker and a builder of...

Dec 19, 2025

The life of Anna Rean Knolton began on January 12, 1937 in Reynolds, Ga. With Florence Colbert Knolton and Doc Knolton as her parents. Anna grew up and attended the public Schools of Taylor County. Anna Rean was like many children in her day she laughed, played and was adored by her family. She was brought up in a faith...

Nov 19, 2025

The life of JoAnn Felder Waters-Taylor was born in Bryronville, Georgia to the parents Of the late Lucius Felder and the late Lucie Mae Toomer Felder.

JoAnn grew up and attended the public schools Of Dooly County. She later continued her studies in the greater Atlanta area by graduating from the Washington High Schools. She advanced her studies by following her...

Nov 17, 2025

Hattie Mae Harris was born in Taylor County in a small town called Mizell, Georgia on January 28, 1935 to the parents of the late Henry Rocqumore and the late Mary Banks Rocqumore.

She attended the public Schools of Taylor County and joined the Welcome Home Baptist Church where she served as the church mother. 

Hattie Mae never forgot the old time...

Nov 3, 2025

Annice Fleming Miller was the widow of the late Zac Miller and her daughter is Sheridia Miller. Mrs Miller was loving and kind and will be missed.

Oct 27, 2025

Oct 23, 2025

Isaac Lee Rogers was born in Foley, Alabama on November 15, 1959 to the parents of the late Jesse Mae Rogers and the late Willie Rogers Jr. He grew up and attended the public schools and during those years he attended the family church known as New Provident Baptist Church. Isaac matriculated into a industrious young man. 

Issac was one who...

Oct 22, 2025

Willie James McCrary Sr. was born in Roberta Crawford County Georgia on August 9, 1938 to the parentage of the late Willie Mae Respress McCrary and the late Solomon “Buster” McCrary

He grew up and attended the public schools in Crawford County, as a young boy Willie James would laugh play and enjoying life. It was in early adolescence he Peeked an...

Oct 19, 2025

Marilyn Gray Reeves was born in Butler, Ga. to the parentage of Barbara Montfort Gray and Rosevelt Gray . Marilyn was a loving sister to a total of 14 siblings and one of which preceded her in there Gregory Gray.

Maryland became a faithful servant of the Lord at an early age and was baptized as a youth at Antioch Baptist Church,...

Oct 9, 2025

Deborah Grieff Weidner was born in Illinois on September 18, 1958 to the parents of the late Olida Torkelson Grieff and the late Kenneth Grieff, Sr.

Deborah grew up and attended the public school of Illinois and graduated. Deborah possessed a very charismatic and colorful personality. She live a life full of love and laughter. 

Deborah met and married the late Gary...

Oct 5, 2025

Willie James Little was born in Reynolds, Georgia on September 2, 1958 to the parents of the late Raymond Little and Bernice Montgomery Little. 

Willie James lived and played as any other youth in his day. He grew up in the panhandle community attending Mount Gillard Baptist Church with his family. He graduated from the Taylor County High School with the...

Sep 24, 2025

Mr. Harold Doumes Drains, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Upson Regional Medical Center. At the age of 78, Harold gave up his earthly body to be present with the Lord. Born on February 24, 1947, to the late Wilson "Busta" Drains and Omie Lee Grover Drains, Harold was a proud son of Taylor County, Georgia....

Sep 15, 2025

Mother Corine Montgomery, a source of love, compassion, and a gentle servant departed from her earthly vessel on September 15, 2025 at the gentle age of 87.

At an early age Mother Corine devoted her life to serving God. She joined Mt. Gilliard Baptist Church. She attended the public schools of Taylor County. She later met and married the late Clyde...

Sep 13, 2025

Joshua Da'mon Woodard, born January 4th 2006 went home to be with the Lord on September 13th 2025. He was 19 years old. Joshua lived his life with faith, passion, and joy that touched everyone who knew him.

He was a proud graduate of Perry High School Where he excelled both academically and athletically. He ran track for his school and...

Sep 12, 2025

Sep 1, 2025

Melvin Blasingame was born January 16, 1949 in Roberta, Georgia to the parentage of Josephus and Matttie Blasingame. He grew up in Crawford County the place he loved and called home. He grew in a Christian home of love and nurture. The Olive Grove Community and Olive Grove Baptist Church was the foundational pillar during Melvin adolescence. 

 He attended the public...

Aug 17, 2025

Geneva Huff McCrary was born in Detroit Michigan to the parents of  the late Ezell Huff and the late Rosie Lane Huff. She grew up and attended the public schools there. Geneva was a industrial woman who was not afraid to work and build a life. 

Geneva was a hard worker and never ran from a challenge. She would meet any challenges...

Aug 3, 2025

A celebration of life for the beloved Willie “Bruh” Ross will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 3 PM at the Taylor County High School auditorium (22 Oak St, Butler, GA 31006). Viewing will be on Friday from 11 AM to 6 PM at House of Towns Mortuary (21 Racetrack Rd., Reynolds, GA 31076).