Mr. Terry Dean “Boots” Wilson, age 70 of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Fayette Piedmont Hospital. “Boots” was born in Brooks, Georgia on September 25, 1953. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rastus Wilson, and Irene Hubbard Wilson. Survivors include his sister, Nancy Wilson; nephew, Anthony (Dawn) Sargent; great niece, Lynsey Sargent; great nephew, Darrian Sargent; lifelong friend, Russell Moore. A Private family visitation will...

Mr. Benjamin “Ben” David Manous, age 82 of McDonough, Georgia passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his residence. Ben was born on February 21, 1942, in Macon, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Bartow Manous and Dorothy Marie Mason Manous. Ben served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1961 until 1966, serving two tours in the war. He was a retired electrician with Mass Electrical Contractors and was a member of IBEW...

Patricia Dianne Hensley age 77 of Griffin, Georgia, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. Dianne was born in Griffin, Georgia on July 16, 1946. Her parents Grady L. and Rosa Biles Harper preceded her in death. Dianne was a lifelong member of Midway United Methodist Church. She was retired from the law office of Beck, Owens, and Murray. She is survived by her daughters, Marti Hendrix, Missy Martin (Brent); grandchildren, Cody Hendrix (Morgan), Marissa Link (Anson), Jeremy Gray, Brianna...

Bob Burke was born May 9, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bob and his brother Hub were raised at Girard College, a private boarding school in Philadelphia for fatherless boys. After graduating in 1946, he went into the Army during World War II and served in the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in October, 1947. After working for many years at Standard Office Supply in Norfolk, Virginia, he started his own office furniture business, Burke Commercial Furnishings. He ran this...

Donald Colin “Don” Little aged 83 of Griffin, Georgia peacefully passed away at home on Monday, April 22, 2024. Don was born on January 16, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan. His parents, Alec Colin Little, Elva Henderson Little, sister, Susan Little all precede him in death. After emergency back surgery while in his 30’s, Don wrote in his memoir, “The Holy Spirit entered my soul and opened my eyes to a new way of believing in God. It was a total miracle. I had no back...

Mrs. Millie Jean Eberts Elliott, age 76, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Sharpsburg, Georgia. She was a former resident of Griffin. Mrs. Elliott was born on September 14, 1947, in Jacksonville Florida, to Milton Eberts and Louise Mussellwhite Eberts. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Carol Bradfield, and brother, Mickey Eberts. Mrs. Elliott was a kind-hearted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church...

Trevor James Michael Prevatt, age 27 of Temple, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Trevor was born in Austell, Georgia on March 5, 1997. He is preceded in death by his father, James “Jamie” Prevatt, Jr., paternal grandmother, Ann Prevatt and maternal grandfather, Mike Bryce. Trevor was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church in Villa Rica and employed by Pike Electric. ...

Mr. Homer H. Shellnutt, age 85, of Awendaw, South Carolina formerly of Griffin, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Mr. Shellnutt was born in Columbus, Georgia on March 3, 1938. His parents, Homer H. Shellnutt, Sr. and Elizabeth Lewis Shellnutt, wife Tiffany K. Shellnutt all preceded him in death. He was a retired teacher, coach and businessman and member of Griffin First United Methodist Church. Survivors include five children; Charles Shellnutt and wife Kim, Michael...

Douglas Gene McEvers, age 61 of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Douglas Gene McEvers-A.K.A Dougie fresh, honey and Daddy has gone home to be with the Lord and many other loved ones before him. Doug was born in Salem, Illinois on January 8, 1963. Doug attended high school in Teutopolas, Illinois and became an honorary Georgia transplant thanks to the United States Army and Army National Guard. Doug had a deep love for his country and felt the need to serve. He...

Mrs. Peggy Loraine Morris Fritts, age 77 of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at WellStar Spalding Hospital. Peggy was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 31, 1946. She loved working in her yard and the reward of beautiful blooms each spring and summer. She enjoyed being a Halloween baby and dressed up each year to celebrate with her family and friends. She also loved to write poems, journals, short stories and sometimes just random thoughts to share with others. The...