All Obituaries

Scott David Petersen, 43 of Greshamville, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2024. Scott was the son of Beckie Hawk and the late, Bruce John Petersen.  Scott was born in Demorest on September 8, 1980.  He worked for Whitestone Utilities.  Scott will be rememberd as a gentle and loving person.  He enjoyed working and relaxing outdoors.  He loved his animals and working with his hands and was a talented poet. Scott Petersen is survived by his mother, Beckie Hawk and a...

Mrs. Betty Howard Casaday, 92, passed away on May 4, 2024 at The Madison Assisted Living.  Mrs. Casaday was born July 24, 1931 in Rutledge to Horace and Alma Malcom Howard.  She was married to the late, Clifton Casaday.  Mr. and Mrs. Casaday lived most of their adult lives in Shady Dale.  Mrs. Casaday worked as a book keeper and was a long time member of the Providence Baptist Church before moving to Madison and joining the Madison Presbyterian Church.  Mrs. Casaday...

Mattie K. Brewer, 66 of Buckhead, passed away on May 3, 2024.  She was the wife of Charles Brewer and mother to Jon, Jason and Jeremy Brewer. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 10 at 2 PM at A.E. Carter Funeral Home  The funeral service will be held at 3:30 in the chapel.  Interment will follow at the Madison City Cemetery.

Dorothy Ann Laughlin Meagher Born: January 19, 1930, Elwood, Indiana Died: May 3, 2024, Farmington, Georgia Dorothy passed away peacefully in her sleep at home at the age of 94. Dorothy led a very full life; after graduating from Ladywood School in Indianapolis, Indiana, she started her career in women’s fashion.   She worked at the Bonnie Jean shop in Winter Park, Florida and later opened her own business, The Quaint Shop on E. Welbourne Ave in Winter Park in the...

Earnest Heyward McCullum, 90 of Madison, passed away peacefully at his home on April 29, 2024.  Mr. McCullum was born May 20, 1933 in Machen, GA to Heyward and Herma McCullum.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 in the Korean conflict.  Afterwards, he obtained an associate’s degree before beginning a career in welding. He worked for himself before working Phelp’s Welding in Madison and later Pennington Seed.  Mr. McCullum was a member of Rutledge...

James (Jimmy) Melvin Sidwell was called home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2024. Jimmy, as he was known to family and friends, was born on April 26th, 1949, to the late James A. and Faustine S. Sidwell of Apalachee GA. Jimmy attended Morgan County High School where he graduated in 1967. Jimmy would go on to Athens Technical College where he would receive his two-year degree in mechanical engineering. After school Jimmy became a bus driver for The Morgan County School System for nearly 30...

An Enduring Legacy of Love It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Delaine Steedly Hood, affectionately known as Laine, of Madison, GA. Laine peacefully departed this world surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born on November 10, 1948, in Charleston, SC, and was the beloved wife of Dell Hood. Laine was the cherished daughter of the late Broadus and Ida Steedly. Laine and her devoted husband, Dell, were blessed with two wonderful...

Steve Cisson, age 71 of Madison, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2024. He was born in Toccoa, Georgia on July 3, 1952 to Leroy and Helen Cisson. Growing up, he attended Stephens County schools and graduated from Stephens County High School. Steve then attended the University of Georgia and after graduating in 1975, he was hired by the Morgan County Board of Education as a teacher and coach. Steve spent his entire professional career at Morgan County High School where he...

Sharon Denise Foster Banks, 57 of Madison, passed away on April 12, 2024.  She was surrounded by her family.  Ms. Banks was born in Madison on April 25, 1966.  Her parents were Elmer and Elizabeth Inman Foster.  She grew up in Morgan County and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  She loved her family and community and spending time with them.  She enjoyed cooking for her family and others.  Ms. Banks had two children of her own but helped raise many...

On April 7, 2024 Mandi “Man Man” Marie Williams, 22, passed away peacefully and suddenly in her home.  She was born in Conyers Georgia on March 21, 2002 to her mother Selena Kaye Mclendon her Father the late Timothy Martin Williams. Adopted, loved and raised by her dad James Issac Mclendon. She graduated and earned her high school diploma in 2019.  Mandi was a remarkable artist, she loved art so much that she became a successful entrepreneur and started selling her...