All Obituaries

Robert Howard Carey, 75 of Madison, died January 19, 2021.  Mr. Carey was the son of the late J. Howard and Mary Ann Woods Carey.  He was born, raised and educated in Athens, GA.  He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from UGA and remained an avid Bulldog fan.  He was married to his wife Becky.  Bob Carey was retired from Georgia Pacific.  He spent his career working in the wood products industry.  Manufacturing facilities all over the world use...

Tommy Gene McGinnis passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021.  Tommy resided at Savannah Court Lake Oconee.  He was with loving family.   He was 76 years old.  He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Imogene Wood McGinnis of Madison, GA.  Tommy is survived by an Uncle, Dan McGinnis and an Aunt Christine Taylor both of Forsyth County, Georgia, his siblings, Allen McGinnis (Julie), Kathy Cochran (George), Ricky McGinnis (Carol), of Morgan County, GA,...

Linda Meier, 77 of Madison, died January 14, 2021.  She was a native of Kansas.  She was born on June 17, 1943 to James and Eva Miller Craven.  She was married to Jim Meier.  They moved to Madison in 1970.  Linda worked as a bookkeeper for Pennington Seed for 30 years.  She was a member of Madison First United Methodist Church.  She was an avid gardener and enjoyed her flowers and being outdoors. Linda Craven Meier is survived by her husband, Jim and their...

Leslie Wayne Mullins, 61, peacefully went on to be with God from his home on January 9, 2021. He was born June 22, 1959, to Patricia Martin Mullins and the late Lester Eugene Mullins. He is survived by his wife, Karen Nichols Mullins; sons, Nathan, Aaron and Seth; mother, Patricia Martin Mullins; sisters, Frances Garrison, Juanita Pendley, Melinda Spivey; brothers, Darrell Mullins and Jeff Mullins. He also enjoyed the love of many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Leslie was a devoted husband,...

Louise Haley Hensler, 72 of Madison, died on Friday, January 9, 2021.  She passed at home, surrounded by her family.  Louise was the wife of Tony Hensler and mother to Michelle Stephens and the late Leigh Jackson.   A memorial service will be announced later.

  Helen Locklear Wadford, 78 of Buckhead, passed from this earth and joined her Heavenly Father on January 8, 2021.  Helen was born July 23, 1942 to the late Luther and Patty Locklear.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Jimmy L. Wadford, three children: Vicki Wadford Mullis of Cornelia, GA, Lori (pepe) Wadford Lopaz of Lilburn, GA, and Julie & Curt Sumner of Buckhead.  Four grandchildren: Jonathan (Alethea) Randolph Mullis of Martin, GA, Ashlee...

Angela Leigh Jackson   Angela Leigh Jackson, 49, of Madison passed away on December 22, 2020. Leigh was born in Greensboro, Ga. on September 13, 1971. Due to COVID a memorial will be held at a later date. Leigh was know by many titles Daughter, Sister, Mom, Aunt and "GIGI". Of all these her favorite was GIGI. She loved spending time with her grand boys (Carsyn, Wyatt and Wes). Leigh leaves behind a loving family that will always cherish the time we had with her even...

Scott Anthony Schlipf, 60 of Godfrey, died December 16, 2020.  Scott was born in Meadville, PA on August 14, 1960.  He was the son of the late Henry Ambrose Schlipf and Margaret Weaver Schlipf and step-mother, Betty.  Scott was employed by Pennington Seed Company at the Penn Pak plant in Madison.  He was married to Joyce D Schlipf for 23 years.  Scott enjoyed antiques and repairing watches. Scott Schlipf is survived by his wife, Joyce and their son, Jacob Schlipf...

Bonita Bagley Crew, 51 of Madison, died December 16, 2020.  Bonita was the daughter of the late Hubert and Marie Jones Bagley.  She was born on December 8, 1969 in Dalton, GA.  Bonita grew up in Tunnel Hill, GA.  Following college, she attended Piedmont College in Demorest.  She then began working for the State of Georgia.  Most recently, working for the Department of Family and Children Services in Morgan County.  Bonita worked until her health prevented...

John Cotton Cummings, Jr, 79 of Madison, died on December 14, 2020.  Cotton was married to his wife Karen and was retired from AT&T. A full obituary is forthcoming.