All Obituaries

Andrew J. Rapier, 91 of Madison, died January 25, 2022.  Mr. Rapier was born August 11, 1930 in Corbin, Kentucky to Benjamin and Minerva Rapier.  He served as an military police officer in the U.S. Army.  He then spent his career working in the building trades.  He was a Mason, he enjoyed woodworking and was an inventor. Andrew Rapier is survived by his wife, Shirley and their son, David Rapier and Melissa.  He leaves one grandson, Austin and Halle Rapier of...

Randall Michael Still, 69 of Metter died January 23, 2022.  He was the son of the late, Hoyt Still, Sr and Nancy Hall Still.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Hoyt Still, Jr. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2PM at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens.

Mr. Dennis Ray Nichols age 86 of Madison, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born May 29, 1935, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, son of the late Arnold Nichols and Maxine Taylor Nichols Johnston.  His grandparents, Pina Clark Taylor, and Andy and Molly Mauk Nichols, lovingly helped raise him. Dennis attended Madison Christian Church. He was a printer for over 25 years with McCall Printing Company / Dayton Press in Dayton, Ohio, and retired from Clayton State University in...

COMER FRANK HAMPTON (April 13, 1927 – January 13, 2022)  Comer Hampton was born in Gainesville, Georgia on April 13, 1927 and went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022 at the age of 94.  One of six children, his family moved to Commerce, Georgia in 1932 where he spent the majority of his childhood.  In 1945, he left North Georgia College and joined the Navy during World War II under Admiral Halsey.  He was slated for the invasion of Japan; however, the war...

Ronald M. Erwin March 19, 1947 – January 10, 2022   Ronald Mark Erwin (“Ron”) passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2022 following a brave battle with cancer.  He was a long-time resident of Madison, an active member of the local business community, and a friend to whomever he met.   Ron was born on March 19, 1947 and raised in Charleston, Illinois; the second child of Clifford and Dorothy Erwin.  He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Christopher Wayne Stephens, 54 of Buckhead, died on January 6, 2022.  Chris was the son of the late Charles Stephens and Joan Stephens.  He was born April 27, 1967 in Huntington, WV.  He spent most of his childhood in Proctorville, OH.  He served in the U.S. Navy for three years and was married to Shana on October 12, 1996.  He loved his work as a pawn broker.  He was an avid outdoorsman.  He was a conservative Republican, a life member of the NRA and small...

Richard Glynn Broome Sr. of Madison, Ga. passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side.  He was 74 years old. Born at home in the Amity Community of Wilkes County, he was one of nine children of the late John L. Broome and Selma Graves Broome.   Glynn grew up in Washington, GA and attended Washington Wilkes High School, graduating in 1965.  After high school, Glynn attended Dekalb College for a short...

Charles Edwin Jackson, 79, of Buckhead Georgia, passed away on January 1, 2022. He loved hunting, fishing, anything outdoors, and his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Nell Mobley Jackson;  his son, Scott Jackson, (Susan), of Buckhead, Georgia;  his daughter, Valarie Korup, (Jon), of Jacksonville, Florida;  his brother, David Jackson, (Deborah), of Bishop, Georgia;  many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday,...

Richard Alan Akins, 69 of Rutledge, died December 30, 2021 after an extended illness.  Mr. Akins was born in Atlanta on March 10, 1952 to Herbert and Doris Grover Akins.  He was retired as body shop manager.  Mr. Akins is survived by his wife Teresa “Ree” Kimbell Akins and their daughters, Tiffany Markley and Kristy Williams & Daniel.  Also surviving are two grandchildren, Lottie Mae Williams and Ford Walker Williams.  Mr. Akins also leaves a...

  Fred J. Whitt, 88 of Rutledge, died December 29, 2021.  Mr. Whitt was born July 16, 1933 in Macon to Fred and Kathleen Whitt.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  He was married to the late, Sybil Jones and lived in Stone Mountain for much of their lives.  Mr. Whitt was retired from Amoco where he served as a territory manager.  He was a member of the Rutledge United Methodist Church.  He was an avid golfer and enjoyed working in his...