Obituaries

Obituary: Peggy B. Stewart

Peggy B. Stewart, 93, of Winterville, passed away on February 7, 2023. Born on November 17, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Willie Mae Sorrow Horne and John Horne.   Peggy loved her pets, spending time outdoors and gardening, having a particular fondness of flowers.

Obituary: John H. McPherson Jr.

Rev. John H. McPherson Jr., passed peacefully into eternity after a long illness February 8, 2023, at home with his family in Glennville, GA.   He was born January 11, 1938, in Greenville, SC, to John and Ruth McPherson.

Obituary: Kaleb Trandum Howington

Kaleb Trandum Howington, October 13, 2006 – January 31, 2023,  Age 16   Kaleb gained his wings today. Kaleb was 16 years old and lived in Winterville Georgia.  He has been battling cancer for more than three years.

Obituary: Charles Edward Andrews

Charles Edward Andrews, cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the age of 86.   Born in Crawford, he was a son of the late John Boyd Andrews and Lena Mae Murray Andrews. Mr.

Obituary: Lillious Hershel (LH) Lewis Jr.

On the morning of January 31, 2023, at the age of 91, Lillious Hershel (LH) Lewis Jr. joined many loved ones in heaven.   LH was born to Bertha and LH Lewis Sr. in Athens on March 18, 1931. LH graduated from Athens High School in 1948.

Obituary: George Boles Fortson

George Boles Fortson, 89, husband of 67 years to Martha Holloman Fortson, died on Sunday, January 22, 2023.   Born in Elberton, he was the son of the late George Haley Fortson and Anna Julia Bunch Forton. George retired from Farmers Hardware after 45 years and served in the US Army.

Obituary: Brett Branch

Brett Branch, 36, died January 22, 2023.   A native of Athens, he was a son of Karen Smith (David) Hill of Colbert and the late Benton Darvin Branch. Brett was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Betty Russell and Bill Smith and paternal grandfather, Benton D. Branch.

Obituary: Jesse J. Bonds

Jesse J. Bonds, 71, of Crawford, died February 2, 2023. The viewing was Monday, February 6, 2023 from 2-6 pm at the funeral home. The funeral service was Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Fork Bethel Baptist Church, Pastor Johnny Smith, Eulogist.