All Obituaries

  Jo Ann Copeland Edenfield Mrs. Jo Ann Edenfield of Mansfield, GA, passed away on June 4, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Huey and Claudie Bell Grant Copeland.  Mrs. Edenfield was born December 8, 1945 in Wrightsville, GA.  She grew up in Swainsboro and married Jimmy R. Edenfield.  They made their home in Conyers for many years.  Mrs. Edenfield retired from IBM where she worked as a business analyst.  She loved all activities outdoors, including...

Scott Thornton McCurley Scott Thornton McCurley, 52 of Madison, died May 31, 2021.  Scott was born in Madison on November 30, 1968 to Larry and Dale Willis McCurley.  Scott was a graduate of Morgan County High School and worked in construction.  Scott was an avid UGA football fan, he enjoyed hunting and playing golf.  He attended Madison Baptist Church. Scott McCurley is survived by his father, Larry and his sister, Sandy McCurley as well as other extended family and...

Ronald Andrew Fowlie Sr. Obituary   Ronald Andrew Fowlie Sr. went home to Jesus on Friday, May 28, 2021 at age 78.  Ron was born to James and Helen Fowlie on August 14, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey.    Ron graduated from Middletown Township High School in 1960, then joined the Air Force where he specialized in communications.  After serving 5 years in the Air Force, he worked for Delta Air Lines.  He met Mary (Molly) Hodges on a blind date when training in...

Hannah Laughlin Rowan On Sunday, May 23, 2021, Hannah Laughlin Rowan, loving mother of four children and six grandchildren, passed away at the age of 89. Hannah was born on December 14, 1931 in Darby, Pennsylvania to Charles and Catherine (Boppel) Laughlin.  She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Moylan, Pennsylvania on June 7, 1949.  She was President of her Senior class and described by her classmates as having “personality as colorful as a rainbow”.  She...

Mrs. Leona Morton Riden passed away on May 21, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Worde Riden.  Mrs. Riden is survived by her daughters, Ethel Leigh McClung, Sue Ellen Verner & Alan, Jacque Riden Atha and Sallie Peters as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 3-5 PM at 5640 Sandy Creek Road Madison, GA.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Bostwick United Methodist Church at 11AM.

James Jerry Gresham of Madison, died May 19, 2021.  Jerry was born in Atlanta on April 8, 1953.  His parents were James Otis and Eula Mae Gresham.  Jerry is survived by his wife Alice and their children, Jamie Gresham and Jennifer Robinson.  His grandchildren are Kylie Robinson, Camden Gresham, Braden Beal and Landon George.  He also leaves siblings, Jean Crawford, Ruby Silvers, Linda Gresham, Barbara Ann Gresham, Billy Gresham, Buddy O'Neal and Stephanie...

Samuel Hollis Perry of Bostwick passed away at his home on May 18, 2021.  Hollis was born January 18, 1939 in Commerce, GA.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and later became involved in the tire business.  Hollis operated Madison Tire in Madison, GA.  He was a member of Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church.  He was married to Diane Perry for thirty-one years.  He was a devoted Alabama football fan and adored his grand daughter, Violet. Hollis Perry is survived by his...

Ted Harris Peppers, of Rutledge, Georgia, passed away on May 18,2021.    Born on March 7, 1949 in Monroe, he grew up in Bostwick. He was the son of the late Harris Ted Peppers (Baby) and the late Grace Meadows Peppers.   Ted was a graduate of Athens Technical School.  A Veteran of the Vietnam War and  retired owner of Peppers Heating and Air Conditioning.    Ted was always coaching, teaching and helping everyone. He was a great baseball pitcher,...

Mrs. Mary Bellebuono passed away on May 17, 2021 at her home.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ben.  She is survived by her daughter, Angelina and son , Rocco. Services will be announced at a later date.

Stephanie Everlyn Mathis, 60 of Madison passed away on May 17, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.  She was the daughter of Stephen Mathis and Mary Wilborn.  She worked as a nurse for many years at Morgan Memorial Hospital and Piedmont Athens.  She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  Ms. Mathis was a talented seamstress.  She was a baker and enjoyed gardening but her passion was caring for others.  She was a great mother...