Obituaries

Obituary: John “David” Taylor

John “David” Taylor, 66, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. He was a machinist with True American Classics.    David will best be remembered as one of the most kind-hearted and caring men you would ever meet.

Obituary: Mildred Kelley Bell

Mrs. Mildred Kelley Bell, affectionately called “Bird,” 86, was born on Oct. 24, 1936 in Oglethorpe County, to the late Paul Percy Kelley and Elsie Tiller. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, George Bell, son, George D.

Obituary: Audrey Harrison Thompson

Audrey Harrison Thompson, 90, of Carlton, died on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in Athens on February 20, 1933, to the late William Howard Harrison and Mattie Lou Burroughs Harrison. Audrey was married to William Guy Thompson, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2020.

Obituary: Audrey Harrison Thompson

Audrey Harrison Thompson, 90, of Carlton, died on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born in Athens on February 20, 1933, to the late William Howard Harrison and Mattie Lou Burroughs Harrison. Audrey was married to William Guy Thompson, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2020.

Obituary: James Donald Gray

James Donald Gray passed away peacefully February 14, 2023, after a brief illness. Don was the son of the late James Franklin Gray and Harriet Roseberry Gray.

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.