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Obituaries

Herman Mitchell Hubbard

Obituary: Herman Mitchell Hubbard

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Herman Mitchell Hubbard passed away at home on Nov. 26, 2025 at the age of 78. He was married to the love of his life for over 50 years, Patsy L. Hubbard. They were both devoted Christians of the Pentecostal faith.

Diane Gresham Gierke

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Diane Gresham Gierke, 60, of Athens, formerly of Oglethorpe County, died Nov. 14, 2025. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Jones Funeral Chapel in Crawford, with Pastor Johnny Smith, eulogist.

William ‘Bill’ Franklin Fleeman

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

William “Bill” Franklin Fleeman, 84, of Winterville, died on Nov. 23, 2025. He was the only child of the late Benjamin Franklin Fleeman and Leah Martin Fleeman.

Barbara Anne Adkins, age 85, of Greenville, passed away on Oct. 13, 2025.

Barbara Anne Adkins

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Barbara Anne Adkins, 85, of Greenville, Georgia, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Adkins was born Dec. 8, 1939, in Maxeys, the daughter of John Glover Griffith and Agnes Belle Burgess Griffith.

James Robert “Bobby” Hayes, 89, of Arnoldsville, passed away Nov. 9, 2025 surrounded by his family.

James Robert "Bobby" Hayes

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

James Robert “Bobby” Hayes, 89, of Arnoldsville, passed away Nov. 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on June 22, 1936 in Winterville, Bobby lived a long and full life marked by dedication to his family and service to his country. He proudly served and retired from the U.S.

Charlie W. "Jerry" Fleming

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Charlie “Jerry” Fleming, 74, of Lexington died Oct. 30, 2025. The funeral service was 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Fork Bethel Baptist Church, with pastor Michael Gresham, eulogist, and pastor Christopher Watson, officiant. Interment was in the church cemetery.

George William "Billy" Bryant Sr.

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Sept. 15, 1940-Nov. 5, 2025Mr. George William “Billy” Bryant Sr., 85, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, inLexington. The graveside service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Hephzibah Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Elliott Smith officiating. Mr.

Linda Louise Hill Brooks, age 81, of Crawford, passed away on Nov. 3, 2025.

Linda Louise Hill Brooks

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Sunday, November 16, 2025

Linda Louise Hill Brooks, age 81, of Crawford, passed away on Nov. 3, 2025. The daughter of the late Luther and Louise Hill, Lindawas born and raised in Athens. She married Arnall Brooks in 1967 and moved to Crawford, where she remained for 58 years.

Richard H. Spivey, 89, of Winterville, passed away on Oct. 19, 2025.

Obituary: Richard H. Spivey

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Richard H. Spivey, 89, of Winterville, passed away on Oct. 19, 2025. Born in Winterville, he was the youngest son of the late George W. Spivey and Willie Hardeman Spivey.

Thelma Joan Cofer Smith joined her husband, Richard Herndon Smith Jr., and her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2025, surrounded by her family after a 10-month battle with congestive heart failure.

Obituary: Thelma Joan Cofer Smith

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Thelma Joan Cofer Smith joined her husband, Richard Herndon Smith Jr., and her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2025, surrounded by her family after a 10-month battle with congestive heart failure. She had many titles, but her favorites were Mama and Nana.