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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.
Larry “Pop” Edward Munday Sr., age 84, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025.

Larry “Pop” Edward Munday Sr., age 84, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Obituary: Larry “Pop” Edward Munday Sr.

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Larry “Pop” Edward Munday Sr., age 84, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather and strong man of faith, Pop lived a full life marked by hard work, humor and love, which inspired everyone around him.

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Obituary: Barbara Anne Adkins

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Barbara Anne Adkins, 85, of Greenville, Georgia, died Monday, October 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.
Mary Viola Moon Allgood, 92, of Veribest Community of Georgia, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.

Mary Viola Moon Allgood, 92, of Veribest Community of Georgia, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family.

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Obituary: Mary Viola Moon Allgood

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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Mary Viola Moon Allgood, 92, of Veribest Community of Georgia, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. Born on Jan. 6, 1933, Mrs. Allgood was a proud graduate of Oglethorpe County High School, Class of 1950.
Claude Neil Grimes, age 88, of Crawford, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Claude Neil Grimes, age 88, of Crawford, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Obituary: Claude Neil Grimes

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Friday, October 24, 2025
Claude Neil Grimes, age 88, of Crawford, entered his heavenly home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Bernice P. Grimes, his parents Paul and Lila Grimes, and brother Paul A. Grimes.