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David Gregory Stallings passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at his home in Williamson, Georgia, having recently suffered a heart attack. Greg was born on October 23, 1956. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Sue Brown Stallings; brothers, John Mark Stallings, Daniel Joseph Stallings; his maternal and paternal grandparents; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Julie Stallings; his father, Pastor Jim Stallings and wife, Barbara; brothers,...

Debra Ann Elliott, age 68 of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on June 25, 2022 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Debra was born in Adel, Georgia on September 9, 1953. Her mother, Veleta Weatherington Browning; son, Brian Douglas Brooks; and grandson, David Keith Brooks, all preceded her in death. She was a retired educator, and a member of Eagle’s Way Church. Among her hobbies were sewing, crocheting, gardening, working crossword puzzles, and golf. She was involved in many of the activities...

Charles Franklin Harrison, age 88, of Griffin, Pike County, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at his residence. Charles was born in Coral Ridge, Kentucky on July 6, 1933. He was the only son of the late Walter and Clara Philpot Harrison.     He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Rella. Charles was loving father of 5 children, Debra, Theresa, Lynette, Doug, and Sharlene, who were all raised in Tennessee. He was blessed with 21 grandchildren; 33 great...

Judith Chadick “Judy” Maddox, age 76, of Griffin, GA, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in Memphis, TN to the late Robert Watson and Margaret Cole Chadick; and was the wife of the late Robert E. “Bobby” Maddox. Mrs. Maddox is survived by her daughter, Christy (Bill) Ward, Griffin, GA; grandson, William (Bailey) Ward, Smyrna, GA; Granddaughter, Meg Ward, Marietta, GA; great-granddaughter, Maddox Klare Ward, Smyrna, GA; sister-in-law, Kay Maddox, Monticello,...

Deborah Ann Dukes, age 69 of Milner, Georgia, passed away on June 29, 2022 at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Deborah was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 4, 1952. Her parents, Edgar McCullough and Mildred Patterson; first husband, Doug Minyard and second husband William Dukes preceded her in death. She was a retired Loan Officer in the banking industry. Her hobbies were coloring, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Deborah also loved being with her family and...

Gary Lee Rapes, Sr age 67, of Griffin, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Eternal Hope. Gary was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 27, 1954. His parents, Dave and Virginia Rapes, son Gary (Little Gary) Rapes, Jr., brothers, Randy Rapes, Albert Rapes; sisters, Charlotte Anthony and Cindy Rapes Wildermuth all preceded him in death. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, and a veteran of the United States Marines. Gary and his wife Patsy would have celebrated their 50th...

Mr. John Bennett Melin, Sr., age 86, of Griffin passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. John was born on May 15, 1936, in Red Wing, Minnesota. He and his extended family moved from Red Wing, Minnesota to Griffin, Georgia in 1951, when he was 15 years old. His parents, Earl Bennett and Bertha Louise Enz Melin preceded him in death.  John served in the Army National Guard, was a former member of the Moose Lodge, the Cattleman’s Association, and member of the First Baptist...

Neil Gordon Norman, Sr. October 11, 1934 – June 24, 2022 Neil Norman, Sr., a man of faith and believer in Jesus, passed away at home on June 24, 2022. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: son Neil “Sonny” (Jeanette); daughter Dayna, who preceded him in death; daughter Tabitha (Tim). His beloved grandchildren: Max (Whitney), Amanda (Sam), Levi, Ben, Michael (Briee), Amanda (Jeremy), Jesse and Brandon. And the apples of his eyes, his precious great-grandchildren: Grasyn,...

  Nicole Hill Clark, age 49, of Griffin, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her residence. Nicole was born in Augusta, Maine on March 20, 1973. She grew up and graduated from high School in Maine. She was a former dispatcher for Spalding County 911 for 7 years, and formerly worked at United Bank. Survivors include her husband, Chris Clark; her mother, Sandra Hill; stepchildren, Christina Hall, Kyla Clark, Alex Clark; step grandchildren, Ethan Hall, Logan Hall, and Emmett...

Fred Lamar Watkins April 2, 1931 – June 22, 2022 Born in Berryton, Georgia to the late James and Lillie Maude Watkins. Fred served in the United Sates Air Force during the Korean War. He moved to Griffin in 1956 and has been in the radio business for 70 years as the owner of W.H.I.E. and the voice of Swap Buy and Sell. He was active in the Jaycees, and joined Kiwanis Club in 1959 and had perfect attendance for 50 years. Fred enjoyed working with the stage shows for the Fair for many...