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Obituaries

Audrey Harrison Thompson

Audrey Harrison Thompson

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.
James Donald Gray passed away peacefully February 14, 2023, after a brief illness.

James Donald Gray passed away peacefully February 14, 2023, after a brief illness.

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.
Melanie Short Sanders

Melanie Short Sanders

Obituary: Melanie Short Sanders

Melanie Short Sanders, 61, of Stephens, Georgia, passed away on February 15, 2023. Born on August 20, 1961, she was the daughter of Beverly Foster Short and the late William C. Short.
Edward Lloyd Sanders

Edward Lloyd Sanders

Obituary: Edward Lloyd Sanders

Edward Lloyd Sanders, Jr. “Ned,” 91, passed away on January 25, 2023. Born on April 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Edward Lloyd Sanders, Sr. and Lillie Clyde Sorrow Sanders. Ned was a veteran of the U.S.
Kelsey Nicole McCormick

Kelsey Nicole McCormick

Obituary: Kelsey Nicole McCormick

Kelsey Nicole McCormick, 29 of Comer, GA died February 9, 2023. Kelsey was born June 4, 1993 in Athens, Ga., to her Mother Karen Odell.
George “Lamar” Bridges Jr.

George “Lamar” Bridges Jr.

Obituary: George “Lamar” Bridges Jr.

George “Lamar” Bridges Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home. Born on November 25, 1946 to the late George Lamar Sr. and Katie Lou Bridges, Lamar graduated from Oglethorpe County High School in 1964.
Peggy B. Stewart

Peggy B. Stewart

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.
John H. McPherson Jr.

John H. McPherson Jr.

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.
Kaleb Trandum Howington

Kaleb Trandum Howington

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.