In the early morning hours of April 30, 2024, the sun became brighter in Heaven, but our hearts will forever be broken with the loss of our patriarch of the Ruff Family, James Benjamin Ruff Sr.
Dexter D. Grant, 52, of Comer died April 30, 2024. A celebration of life was 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at Jones Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Sherman Mattox, eulogist.
Paul Alphus Grimes, 89, of Crawford, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Saniah Appling, 14, of Crawford, died April 19, 2024.
Joseph Shane Williams, 43, of Winterville, born Dec. 11, 1980, died on April 17, 2024 in the home of his grandparents.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Williford Kelly, 66, died April 5, 2024.
Robert George Strickland Jr., 78, died peacefully on April 13, surrounded by his family and friends.
Teresa Ogle Prather, 66, cherished wife, mother, nana and sister, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Harold “Boot” Howard of Lexington, died March 29, 2024. A memorial service was 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at Jones Funeral Chapel in Crawford, with Pastor Michael Gresham, eulogist.
Donald Gantt of Danielsville died April 1, 2024. The funeral service was 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at Friendship Baptist Church, Lexington, with Pastor Clarence Burgess, eulogist.