All Obituaries

Sara Martin Hill, 82 of Rutledge, passed away on May 7, 2026 at Abbey Hospice.  Mrs. Hill was born December 11, 1943 in Statham to Harold and Myrtle Martin.  She was the wife of Rev. Wilburn Hill.  Mrs. Hill retired from Amerigas.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother and supportive wife of her pastor husband.  She was a member of Rutledge Baptist Church. Mrs. Hill is survived by her husband, Rev. Wilburn Hill and her two sons, Tim Hill (Jenni) and Stephen Hill ...

Horace Stewart “Butch” Lowe, Jr, 72 of Rutledge, passed away on May 7, 2026.  Mr. Lowe was born in Atlanta on December 7, 1953 to Horace S. Lowe, Sr and Loette Clack Lowe.  Butch was retired from Local 72 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.  Butch was married to Jean F. Lowe.  He spent his life Dekalb County before moving to Rutledge.  Butch was a dedicated employee, always sure his work was completed on time and done well.  He also loved anything with a ...

John Glenn Connelly was born in 1963 to John and Louise Connelly in Williamsport, PA.  He joined three adoring big sisters.  His father was a pastor and Johnny definitely grew up in the “nurture and admonition of the Lord”.  His family lived in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Florida during his childhood.  He graduated from Altamonte Christian School in Altamonte Springs, FL and went on to graduate from Columbia Bible College, Columbia, SC.  At CBC, under ...

Britton Thomas Johnson, 42, of Madison, passed away on May 4, 2026. Britt was born on October 14, 1983, in Atlanta to Samuel Thomas Johnson and Kathy Jo Hayes Johnson. Britt married the love of his life, Shaner, on August 9, 2008. Together they built a life centered on faith, love, and family, and were blessed with their son, Tiller, whom Britt adored beyond measure. Britt was a devoted and faithful servant of Christ who lived his life with the purpose of showing others the love of Jesus. ...

Constance Robin McCullough, age 71, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Buckhead, Georgia. She was born on June 30, 1954, in Greensboro, Georgia, to the late Billy and Betty Young. Connie was a devoted wife to Barney McCullough, with whom she shared a loving life and partnership. In 1989, they made their home in Madison, Georgia, where she became a cherished member of the community. She dedicated much of her life to working as a caregiver, a role that reflected her compassionate and nurturing ...

Sarah Elizabeth Spivey, 23, of Greensboro, GA, lost her battle with several ongoing health issues and passed away at her home on April 29th, 2026. Family and friends remember her as a very kind and gentle soul who loved Jesus, her family, and her dear friends. Her kindness and generosity led her to raise thousands of dollars for causes close to her heart. She also donated her jewelry creations and benefited many charities such as her church, First Call Pregnancy Center, ATLAS, and Young ...

Mrs. Sharon Ann Weidinger Faes, RN, BSN of Madison, GA, passed away on April 28th, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on her family’s farm in St. Elizabeth, MO, in October of 1947, to Joseph and Emma Weidinger. While still relatively young, Sharon was preceded in death by her father. The early loss revealed her inherent strength, discipline, and family devotion, which were hallmarks of her life, along with her faith in God. She appreciated the simple joys of a small, close-knit ...

Melissa Lundy, born in 1968 in Monticello, Georgia, to Jerry and Louise Sanders, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love for her family and community. Melissa was united in marriage to her husband, Tony Lundy, with whom she built a life centered on family and care for others. She worked faithfully as a mail carrier, a role that reflected her reliability and the connections she cherished within her community. A devoted member of Cornerstone Christian Church, ...

Wendell Combs passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born in Athens, Tennessee, to William and Stella Mae Combs. Wendell was married to his beloved wife, Sharon Mealor Combs. He spent his life working as a skilled carpenter, taking great pride in his craftsmanship and the work of his hands. In his free time, he found joy in woodworking, fishing, working on cars, and listening to country music. He is survived by his children, Wendell Combs, Jr., and Daniel Combs and his wife, Trish; his ...

Roberta “Lynn” Smith, age 66, of Madison, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home at HayHo Meadows in Madison, GA  on April 24, 2026. Born July 15, 1959, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Lynn lived a life marked by deep faith, enduring love, and genuine connection with others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gregory and Roberta Cousins, and her brother, Mark Cousins. She is survived by her beloved husband, Lawrence W. “Larry” Smith, whom she married on ...