All Obituaries

Jacquelyn “Dianne” Junkins Gregg, age 69, of Madison, Georgia, passed away on August 4, 2020, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Dianne was a warrior.  She fought this battle bravely and valiantly for almost a year, with a strength and grace that is unparalleled, but how she fought pancreatic cancer wouldn’t be at the top of her list for what she wanted to be remembered. Dianne was born in LaFayette,...

Major William Scott Sellers, 70 of Buckhead, died unexpectedly on July 31, 2020.  Major Scott Sellers was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 4, 1949 to Frank Marion Sellers and Clara Linenberger Sellers.  He was retired from the United States Army.  During his service to the United States, Maj. Sellers earned a Bronze Star for valor as well as two Purple Hearts.  Following his retirement, he continued his public service by becoming as officer with the Atlanta Police...

Teresa Lynn Fielding Waldrop, 55 of Buckhead, died July 23, 2020 following a brief illness.  She was a native of Madison, born February 18, 1965 to Sam and Patricia Landrum Fielding.  Teresa was a member of Fusion Church of Madison and loved her church family.  She is survived by her two sons, Payton Owens & Bethany and Brad Owens.  She also leaves two grandchildren, Deacon Owens and Daisy Owens as well as a sister, Deborah Bonner. The family will receive friends on...

Kenneth Ray Harwell, 67, of Madison was called home on July 17, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family, both near and far. He was born July 25, 1952, in Madison, the son of the late Agnes and Dewitt Harwell. Ray, as he was called, was the youngest of six children. On March 16, 1974, he married the love of his life, Mary Lynn Calvert. Together, they raised three children. He was a graduate of Morgan County High School, class of 1970, and served in the National Guard for seven years. He...

Sharon Renee Phillips, 57, died July 17, 2020 peacefully at her home in Augusta, GA. A small graveside service will be held for family. Sherry was born on August 21, 1962 in Madison, GA. From an early age, Sherry had a natural ability to connect with others and bring people joy. Her loved ones described her as their “protector.”  She enjoyed singing at Bonner’s Restaurant as a young girl. She loved music and photography and was talented in both.  Sherry had a...

Paul Delmas Hensler, age 89, of Atlanta passed away July 15, 2020. He was born in Morgan County, Georgia, and graduated from Rutledge High School. Upon graduation he joined the US Navy. After serving, he moved to Atlanta where he graduated from cosmetology school. In Atlanta, he became a successful hairstylist, a profession he loved, and established his salon, Mr. Paul's, in Buckhead on East Andrews near Peachtree street.  He owned and operated Mr. Paul's for many years. ...

Ferryl Peters, formerly of Rutledge, died July 14, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Ray Peters and Jackson Raymond Embrey.  She was the daughter of the late Harold Elliott Wishon and Thelma Grove Wishon.  Mrs. Peters was a member of Madison Baptist Church and a licensed real estate agent.  She also worked as a nurse for eight years.  She was a graduate of St. Mary of the Springs Academy. Mrs. Peters is survived by two sons, Stephen Embrey & Amal and Larry...

Laura Bell Lohr, 80, of Buckhead passed away July 13, 2020 as a result of a car accident in Colorado. Laura was born on September 26, 1939, in Buckhead, Georgia. She was one of five children born to Dorothy Davis Bell and Turner Bell. Laura was a graduate of Morgan County High School and Georgia Southern University, with a degree in business education. Her teaching career included Winder-Barrow High School, Arickaree School near Anton, Colorado, and Morgan County Primary. On July 29, 1965 at...

William Misuraca, 78 of Social Circle, died July 12, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail.  A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, July 17, 2020 in the chapel of A.E. Carter Funeral Home.

Lawton F. Miller, age 86, of Buckhead, Georgia, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2020.   He was born on November 19, 1933 in Scott, Georgia, to James T. Miller, Jr. and Alma Stewart Miller.  Lawton was the second of six children. Lawton was an outdoorsman and skilled rifleman.  He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing throughout his life.  He had numerous trips to parts of New Mexico, Wyoming and Alaska to fish and...