All Obituaries

Janet Gayle Johnson, 68 of Bostwick, died October 13, 2020.  Mrs. Johnson was born in Charleston, WV to Harold and Sara Freda Harper on February 27, 1952.  She was married to Kemron Johnson.  She worked as a manager for Pizza Hut for 20 years.  She enjoyed antiquing and camping.  She loved motorcycle rides and trips to the beach. Gayle Johnson is survived by her husband, Kemron and children, Jerry Slater & Krista, Joy Patterson & Ricky and Leanna Bennett...

Tonyia Lynn Ferguson, 44 of Madison, died October 12, 2020.  She leaves her husband, Richie Ferguson and three children, Taylor Ferguson, Kayln Florence and Will Owensby.  She is also survived by her mother, Judy Chandler and a sister, Sonya Watson. A private graveside service will be held at the Clegg Family Cemetery in Walton County.

On the afternoon of October 7, 2020, Roy Franklin Morris Sr, of Madison, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home after a long struggle with heart disease. He was born on October 5, 1935 to Betty Ethel Rice and Oliver Harris Morris of Morgan County. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, his brother Richard Harris Morris, and his wife, Shirley N. Morris. He is survived by his sister Brenda Morris and brother-in-law, Bobby Morris. He is survived by one son, Roy Morris Jr., five...

Ronald Douglas Crook, April 20, 1946 – October 7, 2020 It is with great sadness that his family announces that Ronald Douglas Crook, born April 20, 1946, passed away October 7, 2020 at the age of 74 after battling ill health. Named after Ronald Reagan (he and all his siblings were all named after prominent actors of the day) he was known to his friends and family as Butch.  Born in Madison, GA, Butch moved to the East Lake neighborhood of Atlanta, where he attended Murphy High...

  Timmy Dwayne Watkins was born February 9, 1961, to Homer Wells (Buck) and Christine Veal Watkins. He was educated in Morgan County schools and graduated with the Class of 1979. Even before graduation, he worked as a heavy equipment operator with his father’s construction business. After the untimely death of his father, he began to work in home construction and repair, and continued in that field until his health declined. He was a member of the Madison Christian Church. Tim...

  David Slaughter, 61 of Madison, died October 1, 2020.  David was born in Greensboro to Harold Frank Slaughter, Sr and Estelle Brown Slaughter.  He lived in Morgan County all his life.  He worked for Custom Dairy Supply and later Slaughter’s Well Service.  David enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.  David was preceded in death by his wife Paula Crowe Slaughter and a son, Jacob Slaughter.  He is survived by two sons, Joshua...

Allen Foster Pearson, 65 of Madison, died September 28, 2020.  Allen was a lifelong resident of Morgan County.  He was born June 16, 1955 in Fairplay, GA.  He was married to Marsha Miller.  Allen was employed at Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing in Covington.  Allen enjoyed wood working and spending time with his family. Allen Foster Pearson is survived by his wife, Marsha Miller Pearson and siblings, Mike and Donna Pearson, Linda and Buddy Jones, Frances and...

Mrs. Shirley Almand of Madison died September 19, 2020.  She was a long-time hair dresser in Madison.  She was the daughter of the late William Ralph and Lois Lord Armour.  She was married to the late Henry Almand.  Mrs. Almand is survived by two children, Lynn Day & Steve and Bart Almand & Becky as well as two siblings, J.R. Armour and Rose Marie Luke & Richard.  She leaves grandchildren: Jena Day, Steven Day, Haley Azar and Lizzie Day and also a great...

  Marian Laverne Rogers, 67 of Madison, died September 19, 2020.  She was the daughter of Pervie and Juanita Appling Greeson.  She was born October 30, 1952.  She was married to the late, Mike Rogers.   She was a devoted wife and mother.  She enjoyed life on the family farm being surrounded by their horses and dogs. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband Mike.  She is survived by her children, Ronnie Wayne Dutton, Jr. & Samantha Ann,...

Beryl Adair Newsome, 84, passed away on September 14, 2020 at Madison Health and Rehabilation Center. She was born August 28, 1936. Her parents were the late George Cornelius (Neil) Adair and Alice Hammond Adair. She lived all of her life in Morgan County. She attended West Georgia College in Carrollton and the University of Georgia in Athens. She was employed by Morgan County High School from 1961 until 1991 when she retired. She first worked as the principal’s secretary and then as...