All Obituaries

Gary Dale Stephens (Hot Dog), 72 of Madison, died September 10, 2019.  He was a native of Madison, born February 21, 1947.  He was the son of the late Howard and Yvonne Millwood Stephens.  Hot Dog was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He retired from BellSouth Communications in 1996 and then went to work for Morgan County 911, where he worked for 19 more years.   Mr. Stephens leaves his wife, Joan King Stephens and a son, Chris Stephens and wife, Kimberly...

Marie Gailey Bell, 89 of Buckhead, died September 10, 2019.  Mrs. Bell born February 11, 1930 in Arnoldsville, GA to Theodore and Eva Davis Gailey.  She worked as a lab technician and nurse for many years.  Mrs. Bell was a long-time member of Madison Presbyterian Church.   She enjoyed her flowers and her work as a nurse.  She will be remembered as a giving person.  She loved her family and will be missed dearly. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her...

  Eloise Slaughter Bowden Long entered God's eternal glory on Sept 7, 2019. She was the third child of Sarah and Jacob Slaughter. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Muschett, her son-in -law Dr Douglas Muschett, her devoted grandson, Scott Douglas Muschett, her sister Janette Saffold , brother-in-law Terrell Saffold, and many nieces, nephews and friends.      Ms. Wease, as she liked to be called, was a devoted, twice-widowed wife of Harry H....

Harriett Carpenter Young, 74 of Madison, died September 1, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home on Greensboro Road.  Harriett was born on August 26, 1945 to Lester and Georgie Mae Lynch Carpenter.  She was a life-long resident of Morgan County.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Cathey Carpenter Jones and Mildred Carpenter Davis Henson and grandson, Jacob Taylor Wilkins.  Harriett is survived by her children Luke Wilkins &...

Hubert Ronald Dobson went to be with the Lord on August 27th at 5:20 pm surrounded by loving family.  Ronald was born on July 10, 1937 in Sand Mountain, Alabama to Ella Mae Arrington and Preston Dobson.  His siblings include Jimmie Faye Long and Lunnie Coleman Dobson.  He moved to Marietta, Ga. when he was a toddler and later attended Blackwell Elementary, helped out on the farm, and delivered newspapers. Later, he attended Sprayberry High School and ran with the...

Huberta Alliston Crisp, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 24, 2019.  Huberta was born to Robert Leroy and Willie Mae Vining Alliston. She was married to Bobby Ray Crisp for 63 years.  Huberta was a member of Grace Bible Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and nanny. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially mowing her yard and watching the birds and hummingbirds.  She enjoyed having lunch with family and friends and always looked forward to Friday...

Mr. Ben W. Hightower, 86 of Madison, died peacefully at his home on August 21, 2019.  Mr. Hightower was a retired accountant.  He was married to Mrs. Louise Hightower.  He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM at New Hope Baptist Church.

Celebration of Life Service ~ A.E. Carter Funeral Home Chapel  Friday August 23, 2019 6:00 PM

Visitation Thursday August 22, 2019 from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM  Memorial Service 6:00 PM  A.E. Carter Chapel

Mrs. Judy Morey Grant, 78 died August 17, 2019 in Social Circle.  Mrs. Grant was born in Worcester, MA on November 6, 1940 to Earl and Florence Cecelia Santimore Morey.  In 1958, She married the late Von Roger Grant.  Mrs. Grant was a homemaker and also helped in the family Nursery business in Homestead, FL.  Mr. and Mrs. Grant retired to Georgia.  She attended Fusion Church of Madison as long as she was able.  Mrs. Grant is survived by her children, Alinda...