All Obituaries

Thomas Dan Hilsman, 80 was born February 27, 1941 and went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2021.  He was the son of the late James and Mildred Hilsman.  He was a graduate of Morgan County High School, where he was a member of the State Champion football team, three consecutive years.  After graduation, he worked on his family's dairy farm until he retired.  He married his high school sweetheart, Kay Adcock Hilsman Larisey, who preceded him in death.  They...

Sarah Frances Strange Poole, 82 of Buckhead, died September 21, 2021.  She was the wife of the late, Clarence William Poole. Mrs. Poole is survived by her son, Ken Poole and grandchildren, Mia Adams, Ty  McKissick and Adam Peppers.  Her great grandchildren are Courtney, Savannah and Madison Adams, Logan and Carson McKissick. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 5-7 PM at A.E. Carter Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held in the...

Nina Childs Harrison of Apalachee, died September 19, 2021.  She was born February 26, 1942 in Apalachee to Albert Eugene and Agnes Lomax Childs.  She was married to Ken Harrison.  Mrs. Harrison was a school teacher for many years and a member of Apalachee Methodist Church.   Mrs. Harrison is survived by her husband, Kenneth as well as Leslie Neuffer, Megan (John) Murdock, Scott Brewer and Richard Lamar.  She also leaves numerous cousins. The family will...

Joanne Mealor Ervin of Madison, died September 17, 2021.  She is survived by  her children, Lisa (Ed) Johnson and Timmy (Barbara Ann) Ervin as well as grand and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Janie Ervin Eaton. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 20 from Noon until 1 PM at A.E. Carter Funeral Home.  The service will be held at 1 PM in the chapel.  Interment will follow at the Mealor Family Cemetery.

Mrs. Jeanette Hester Brewer of the Godfrey community, died September 15, 2021.  She was born in Walton County to Early and Willie Armistead Hester.  She married William G. Brewer, Jr.  Mrs. Brewer ran the bus station in Madison and owned and operated Jeanette's Fried Chicken.  She is survived by three children, Linda (Keith) Youmans, Sherri (Robert) Smith and Bill (Gaylene) Brewer.  Her grandchildren are Bridgett, Will, Cheryl, Tiffany, Robert, Shane, Leslie,...

Mrs. Martha Jo Callaway Paxson of Bostwick passed away on September 14, 2021, being surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 17 from 5-8 PM at A.E. Carter Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be at Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church at 11 AM on Saturday, September 18.  Interment will follow at the Bostwick Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to : Gibbs Memorial WMU             ...

  Marvin Eugene Barrett, 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on September 13, 2021. He was born on April 21, 1931. He is survived by the love of his life, Dottie Malcom Barrett. They celebrated 70 years of marriage in June. He is also survived by his children: Steve, Donna (John) Joseph, Judy Gibson and Jason; brothers: Jimmy (Marilyn) Barrett and Wayne (Linda) Barrett; grandchildren: Ryan (Tanya) Barrett, Kellen (Jason) Wood, Jeremy (Amanda) Gibson...

  Sonny Wood, 55 of Rutledge, died September 8, 2021.  Sonny was born September 27, 1965 to Herbert A. Wood, I and Margie Potter Wood.  Sonny graduated from Morgan County High School in 1983.  He was married to Mary Rice.  Sonny was employed at Contract Packaging in Covington.  Previously, he had owned and operated Woods Service Station in Madison.  He and his family also operated Ridge Creek Farm, offering families fresh eggs, chicken, pork and beef....

Thelma Louise Washburn 1925-2021   After a long illness, (not covid), Louise, a very special sister, went to her heavenly home on September 6, 2021.  She was born on December 10, 1925 in Madison, Georgia the daughter of Edward F. Morris and Irene Duke Morris.  Louise married John Wesley Washburn on December 22, 1944. They resided in Birmingham, Alabama for many happy years where Louise was employed as an accountant by the Jefferson County School System.  After...

Terry Michael Christopher   Mike Christopher, 63 of Buckhead, died September 5, 2021.  He was the son of the late Bobby and Jimmie Lou Armour Christopher.  He was born January 26, 1958 in Greene County.  Mike was a carpenter, who could do most any job associated with construction.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. Mike Christopher is survived by his wife, Christi Beal Christopher and children, Kim Lowe, Angel Christopher and Samantha Christopher. ...