All Obituaries

Evelyn Crew Bone, 81, of Madison passed away June 4, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late, Charles Thomas Crew and Ivylyn Carter Crew.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Henley (Jimmy) Bone.  She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great granddaughter.  She also enjoyed her cows, camping, watching sports and to bake and crochet.  She is survived by three...

James Gordon Cartee III, 41, of Madison, Georgia passed away on June 3, 2023.  Gordon was born on January 13, 1982 to J. Gordon Cartee, Jr. and Tammie Manley Cartee in Augusta, Georgia.  Gordon graduated from Morgan County High School, Class of 2000, and then joined Masters Commission, a nine-month-long discipleship program.  After completion, Gordon attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he pursued a degree in International Studies.  He was fluent in...

Samuel Glynn Masters, Jr., 78 of Madison, passed away on June 2, 2023.  Sam was born April 17, 1945 in Ellenwood, GA to Glynn and Ila Masters.  Sam grew up in Ellenwood, served in the US Navy and in 1971 was married to Jean Bishop.  Sam and Jean were happily married for over 52 years – so much so that it’s almost impossible to write Sam’s name without including Jean.  Their names just go together. Sam and Jean lived and raised their children in...

Janet Louise Hutchings (Pfhol), 80, of Greensboro, GA, passed away on May 24th 2023. She was born October 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL to John and Dorothy (Pierson) Pfohl. Janet married Robert (Bob) Bay Hutchings on Nov 22, 1962 in Sacramento, CA and they were Sealed Nov 15 1963 for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple. Janet was a longtime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was very active in her church callings where she made many friends and touched the...

Wilbert Grant Baldwin, Jr of Madison, passed away on May 23, 2023.  He was at home,  surrounded by his family.  Mr. Baldwin was born November 26, 1947 in Jefferson, OH to Wilbert Grant and Bessie Kenyon Baldwin.  He worked as a machinist for Biolab until his retirement.  Mr. Baldwin enjoyed woodworking, fishing and time spent volunteering with the Lion’s Club of Morgan County. Wilbert Grant Baldwin is survived by his wife, Gail and his children, Steven Brand...

It is with grief in saying “good-bye” and with hope that we might see her later that we relinquish the phenomenal Julie Simpson.   She was an extraordinary wife, daughter, mom, sister, aunt, friend, in-law, champion of the underdog, and so much more. Julie never met a stranger. She was equally at home on a dock, a porch, a beach, or a boat, and home was wherever Julie was. She taught her children that nature is everything, and every butterfly, dog, tree, turtle, lake, or...

Nancy Riggins, 83, of Madison, Georgia passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 after a tough battle with Parkinson’s which she fought in the most selfless and courageous way possible.  Born in Ovalo, Texas on October 20, 1939, Nancy was the daughter of the late Allen and Jerrine (Rogers) Simmons. She was preceded in death by her sisters Florence Joy Frymire and Ruby Davidson; her brothers Donald,...

In Loving Memory of  Linda Wright, nee Harrington  April 24, 1954 - May 15, 2023   It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Linda, who left us on May 15, 2023. Linda passed away peacefully at home with her family around her. Linda was a beloved partner, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Linda, fondly known as “Nana” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brought immense love and cherished memories to the...

Linda Lou Pressley Shelton, 78 of Madison, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.  She was a native of Gainesville and was married to the late Charles DeWitt Shelton.  She was born November 28, 1944 to Howell Albert Grady Pressley and Marthie Belle Hix.  Mrs. Shelton enjoyed sewing and loved to fish.  She also loved music and hearing her children and grandchildren play and sing. Mrs. Shelton was preceded by her husband, Charles DeWitt Shelton and a daughter, Mary Frances...

Traci Dunn Mitchell, born March 24, 1965, passed the morning of Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by her children and the rest of her family after nine years of cancer. You knew her as Traci, we knew her as mom, sister, daughter, and wife. She wore each of those hats proud, but her greatest joy was being a mother to two kids whose milestones she celebrated as strength to survive each passing day. We felt her love, were guided by the grace and gratitude she had for life, and the abounding joy...