Obituaries

Obituary: Shantia Harlem Johnson

Infant Shantia Harlem Johnson, died Aug. 30, 2023.  The funeral service was 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Jones Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Jeffrey Marion officiating. Interment was in St. Paul Methodist Church Cemetery.

Obituary: Melvin David Hardman

Melvin David Hardman, cherished husband, brother and friend, died on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at the age of 79. Born in Carlton, he was the only son of David Ferron Hardman and Arlene Moore Hardman. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Obituary: Sara Frances Fleeman

Sara Frances Fleeman, 89, died Sept. 8, 2023. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was a daughter of the late Grady and Evie Carter Smith, and the widow of J.W. Fleeman. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Jacks and Gladys Bramlett, and a brother, Jimmy Smith.

Obituary: Phillip Leonell Bridges

Phillip Leonell Bridges, 86, of Winterville, died on Aug. 24, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home. Bridges is the son of the late Lee Walker Bridges and Mary Agnes Hancock Bridges. He was preceded in death by his sister, Annie Hughes. Bridges was born June 28, 1937, in Commerce.

Obituary: Mark E. Summers

Mark E. Summers, 64 of Athens, entered his eternal home on Aug. 17, 2023. He was the son of the late Rev. Jack Summers and Frances Ellis Summers.   Mark owned and operated Winterville Tire and Battery in Winterville for many years and recently retired from Evergreen Packaging in Athens.