Obituaries

Obituary: Linda Jane Gunter Mathews

Mrs. Linda Jane Gunter Mathews, 77, of North Eades Road, Carlton, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 at Elbert Memorial Hospital.   Mathews was born Jan. 24, 1946, in Oglethorpe County, to William Sanders Gunter Sr. and Mary Jane Smith Gunter. She was a member of Millstone Baptist Church.

Obituary: Shermekia Grant

Shermekia Grant, 38, died Oct. 16, 2023. A memorial service was at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at New Bethlehem Baptist Church in Carlton, with John Finch, officiant.

Obituary: Elizabeth L. Bonvin

Elizabeth L. Bonvin, 93, passed away at home with family on Saturday, Oct. 21.   Bets was born and raised in Detroit. During her high school years, the family moved to Syracuse, New York, where she graduated from Nottingham High School in 1948.

Obituary: Rosetta E. Wise

Rosetta E. Wise, 55, died Oct. 15, 2023. A memorial service was at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 at Jones Funeral Chapel in Crawford, with Pastor Gary M. Walker, eulogist.   Survivors include her sister, Courtney Faust; one niece; special friend, Bobby Kimbrough; aunts, uncles and other relatives.

Obituary: Donna Taylor Porter

Donna Taylor Porter, 46, of Stephens, died Oct. 23, 2023. Porter was the daughter of Martha Taylor and the late Raleigh Taylor. She was preceded in death by her first born, Michael Palmer, Aunt Carolyn Taylor and grandparents.   Donna loved her family, her only son and her fur babies.

Obituary: Denise L. Pressley

Denise L. Pressley, 33, died Oct. 13, 2023. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Crawford, with Pastor Jaamal Rambert, eulogist.

Obituary: Ruth Kathleen Bell Peterman

Ruth Kathleen Bell Peterman, a remarkable and caring lady, was born at home in Maxeys in April, 1932. At the age of 91, she embarked on her journey to her heavenly home, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished.

Obituary: Minnie G. Martin

Minnie G. Martin, 86, of Lexington, died Oct. 9, 2023. The funeral service was held at noon, Saturday, Oct. 21 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Crawford, with Pastor Michael M. Gresham, eulogist.

Obituary: Patsy S. England

Patsy S. England, 81, of Crawford, wife of the late Paul E. England, died on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.   Born in Crawford on June 1, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William P. Spratlin and Eunice Spratlin, and sister to the late Billie Sue Boardman and Martha Spratlin.