Obituaries

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.

Obituary: Roy Gordon Stanley

Roy Gordon Stanley, 83, resident of Comer, died Sept. 20, 2023.    Roy was previously a cattle/poultry farmer in Oglethorpe County. Son of the late Alton and Ruth Stanley, and half brother, William Stanley.

Obituary: Barbara Ann Ledford

Barbara Ann Ledford, 68, of Crawford passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 after an extensive illness.    A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe County, she was born on Oct. 13, 1954 to the late Fred and Bobbie Burgess.

Obituary: Lois "Ineata" Ruff Thomas King

Mrs. Lois “Ineata” Ruff Thomas King, 87, of Elberton, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at Magnolia Estates.    Ineata was born in Elberton on April 7, 1936, the only child of the late Charlie Carl Ruff and Lois Melissa Ayers Ruff.

Obituary: Johnnie "Dee" Bolton

Obituary: Andrew Lee Wilker

Obituary: Miller Alton Tucker

Obituary: Sarah L. Smith