All Obituaries

Linda Hibbard Redford passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 27, 2022 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.   Born on June 22, 1949 to Martha and George Hibbard, Linda grew up in West Monroe, LA.  She was the oldest of five siblings An excellent student, she graduated Neville High School at age 16 and attended Northeast Louisiana State University and was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. Linda enjoyed a long career with many diverse and...

  Jerry Martin Carpenter, 69 of Madison, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.  Mr. Carpenter was the son of Lester and Georgie Mae Lynch Carpenter.  He was born in Buckhead on August 13, 1952.  Jerry spent his entire life in Morgan County.  He had worked as a farm manager.  Jerry enjoyed fishing and reading and loved his sports cars. Jerry Carpenter leaves one daughter, Deidre Crowell and Justin.  His grandchildren are Aaron, Thomas, Harper, Max,...

  Marvin Clarke Newsome, 89, passed away on June 26, 2022 at his home in Madison.  He was born April 26, 1933.  His parents ere the late Rufus Clarke Newsome and Willie Maude Newsome.  He was preceded in death by his sister Lois Cole and his brother Charlie (Rock) Newsome.  He was formerly married to the late, Beryl Adair Newsome.  Marvin had one sone, Clarke Adair Newsome who preceded him in death in February 2019.  He lived his entire life in Morgan...

Robert Timothy Bell, age 58 went home to be with Jesus during the morning hours of June 20, 2022.  Tim was born February 5, 1964 in Habersham County to Robert Freddie Bell and Joann Shepherd Bell.  He is the brother of Pam Newsome.  Tim married the love of his life, Rhonda on July 12, 1981.  The have spent almost 41 years loving one another and raising their family.  Tim was the greatest father of all time, according to his children, Jessica Bane and Brian, Laurie...

Mr. Alvin White of Madison died on June 13, 2022.  Alvin was the son of the late, Cecil and Doris White.  He was married to Brenda B. White and father to Jodie W. McMichael, Penny W. Moore and Jonathan White. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 17 at 11 AM at Madison Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends following the service.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Madison Baptist Church.

Quenton Overton, 28 of Madison, died June 13, 2022.  He was the son of Sandy Bridges and Clifton Overton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Betty Faye Cone, 80 of Conyers, died June 1, 2022 after an extended illness.  She was a native of Moultrie, GA.  She was born November 10, 1941 to Nathan and Hazel Tillman.  She was married to George Frank Cone and resided in Conyers.  She was a member of the Rockdale Baptist Church.  She was a dedicated wife and mother.  She loved time spent with her family. Mrs. Cone is survived by her husband as well as a son, George David Cone & Alisa. ...

Kenneth H. “Ken” Koller passed away on May 31, 2022. He was born on September 19,1931 to Dorothy M. And Carl J. Koller in Cincinnati, OH. He resided on St Simons Island in GA for the past 22 years. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and reminded his friends and family often of the great sacrifices made by our military. Professionally, he was a successful executive in the auto industry. Living and working in Detroit, MI....

James J. McManus, a former Indiana newspaperman and later a CBS News correspondent, died Tuesday May 17, 2022 in Madison, GA.  He was 90 years of age. Mr. McManus was born in Ohio, spent his boyhood in rural Indiana and became a journalist after graduation from Indiana University.  He was an Indiana newspaper, radio and television reporter and broadcaster and later a White House correspondent, whose assignments carried him to more than 50 nations around the world.  He retired...

  Raymond Lamar Gilbert, Sr., 90 years of age, passed away peacefully at his home in the presence of his Savior on May 17 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born April 1, 1932 in Macon, GA to the late William C. Gilbert and Lena R. Gilbert.  He was preceded in death by sisters - Cornelia Hutchins, Marion Whitley, and brothers - Demus Gilbert, Charlie Gilbert, and Clifford Gilbert.    Raymond moved to Morgan County at a young age with his family where he spent...