All Obituaries

Frances Ivie Harman, 88 of Buckhead, died November 14, 2019.  She is survived by two sons, Dennis Huff & Sharon and John Huff as well as a daughter-in-law, Leslie Huff.  She also leaves two sisters, Gwen Alliston and Juanita McDade.  Several grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive Mrs. Harman. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 17 from 5-7 PM at A.E. Carter Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be Monday, November 18 at 2 PM at Buckhead...

John Charles Martin, 48, passed away March 14, 2019 in the great outdoors.  A graveside service for our hometown hero will be November 11 at 11 AM at the Madison City Cemetery.  We will salute our beloved son, brother, family member and soldier. John will be missed by his mother, Sharon Martin; his father, Lindsey Martin and step-mom, Peggy Martin; sister, Jackie Martin Williams; nieces, Grace and Reign Williams; his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. John is a veteran of...

James Jeffrey Astin, 40, of Madison, died November 4, 2019.  He was the son of Jackie Astin and Jennifer Elaine Mathis.   The family of Mr. Astin will receive friends on Friday, November 8 from 6-8 PM at A.E. Carter Funeral Home.

Helen Joan (Joanie) Roland, 54 of Social Circle, died November 1, 2019.  Joanie was owner of All In One Pools in Madison.  She was born December 7, 1964 in Decatur to Hewlett and Shirley Parr.  She was married to Ronald Kitchens.  Joanie loved her family, especially her grandchildren and her dogs (Billy, Johnny and Charlie).  She enjoyed beach vacations and cruises.  She was a dedicated business owner and always helpful to her customers. Joanie Roland is...

J.B. Long, 95 of Apalachee, died October 21, 2019.  He was born September 15, 1924 in Jasper, GA.  He was the son of Homer Reid Long and Omia Moss Long.  Mr. Long was the third born the third child of fifteen.  Mr. Long served in the U.S. Army in WWII.   After the war, Mr. Long farmed cotton and later he worked at Welling Puritan Mills as a machinist.  He enjoyed gardening, especially growing tomatoes.  He also loved to fish and share his catch with...

Mr. Arnie Lamar Powell of Siloam, died October 18, 2019.  He was a long-time resident of Greene County.  He worked for the cotton mill for many years and later retired from Wallace Dam.   A graveside service will be held at Walker United Methodist Church Cemetery on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 11 AM.

Reuben “Reid” Alliston, a farmer and life long resident of Buckhead, GA, died on October 15, 2019 at the age of 79.   Reid is survived by his devoted wife, Gwendolyn Ivie Alliston, of 58 years; his children Jeffrey Reid Alliston of Cumming, Gregory Elbert Alliston and wife Julie of Buckhead, Leigh Anne Alliston Bell and husband Thomas of Buckhead, and Laura Lynn Alliston Massey and husband Zach of Madison; his grandchildren Brent Alliston, Blake and Kiki Alliston, Bryce...

Mrs. Gloria Buchanan of Madison died October 15, 2019.  Mrs. Buchanan was preceded in death by her husband, John.  She is survived by her daughter, Melanie Laseter and her husband, Mike.  She also leaves two granddaughters, Lela Ward & Kyle and Lynne Laseter. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 17 at 11 AM at the Madison City Cemetery.

Mildred Faye Hill, 77 of Madison, died October 13, 2019 with her family at her side.  Mrs. Hill was born in Marietta on March 7, 1942 to the late Lonnie Givens and Ethel Tinsley Givens.  She worked at Northside Realty, as a secretary to Senator Johnny Isakson.  She was married to Mr. Giles Hill.  They moved to Morgan County after retirement.  Since moving to Morgan County, they joined Centennial Baptist Church.  Mrs.  Hill was a talented athlete.  She...

Charles Kennon Howell, 58, of Buckhead, who was born on January 20, 1961, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 12th.  He passed away at his beloved “Rock House” home. Kennon was the son of the late Herbert Hobson Howell and Gail Davis Howell Wade.  He is preceded in death by his parents and infant niece, Anna Coberly. Kennon is survived by his stepfather, Dr. John Wade; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Leigh Howell Coberly and David Coberly and Rebekah Howell...