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Mrs. Ernestine Hyman Gattis, age 98 of Griffin, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at her residence. Ernestine was born in Miami, Florida on July 13, 1924. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Hyman and Essie Baxter Hyman; husband, John Gattis; sisters, Janie Fender, Anne Franks, Alice Gratteau; brother, John Hyman. Ernestine was retired from Southern Road Builders as their bookkeeper. She was the oldest living member of The Hill Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, and she...

James Quinn Wall, age 89 of Williamson, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. James was born in Bainbridge, Georgia on February 8, 1933. He is preceded in death by his parents, James E. Wall and Laura Cornelia “Carrie” Whiddon Wall and brothers, Rowe Wall and Edward Wall. James, a sharecropper’s son, was the oldest of five siblings who grew up picking cotton and peanuts and processing cane syrup and turpentine in rural South...

Mrs. Suzanne Kolter Mohamed, age 82 of Hampton, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Kolter and Beulah Metzger Kolter; daughter, Pamela Betsill. She was retired from Delta Airlines personnel department. Suzanne loved traveling, sewing, crafting, making jewelry, and mostly she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Donald Mohamed; daughters, Christene (Robbie) Stephens, Cyndi Klett;...

Mrs. Twila “Tye” Womble age 67 of Jackson passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Tye was born in Griffin, Georgia on September 19, 1955. Her parent, James Leon Buchanan and Margaret L. Buchanan, sister, Diane Buchanan; 2 infant children Kelly and James all preceded her in death. She was a member of Rock Springs Church. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Gary Womble; daughter, Ashley Marie Womble; brother, Keith Buchanan; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be...

Tunis Odell Crowley, age 94, of Griffin, passed away holding his devoted daughter’s hand on September 15, 2022. He had been surrounded the days before by his children, brother, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.   Tunis was born in Winterville, Georgia on July 13, 1928. He was preceded in death by his sweet wife, Vivian Boggs; parents, Joseph and Mozelle Crowley, grandson Ryan Crowley, one of his brothers and four sisters.   Tunis excelled in sports and was an All-State...

Mrs. Wylene Kelley, age 85 of Griffin passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Woods Senior Care Center. Wylene was born in Bowdon, Georgia on March 28, 1937 to the late Roy and Estelle Freeman. Her husband, James Edward Kelley and daughter, Deborah Susanne Owens also preceded her in death. Wylene was a member of Berean Christian church in Hampton and attended the Ladies of Faith prayer group. She grew up on a farm and loved to tend to the gardens in her yard. She was a stickler...

Mrs. Angela “MiMi” Ann Bennett age 51, of Griffin passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Angela was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 16, 1970. Her brother, Paul Peterson preceded her in death. Her hobbies were making arts and crafts and taking care of her dogs. Angela was a loving wife, mother, and devoted caretaker of her grandchildren. Angela is survived by her husband, Kevin Bennett; children, Ashli Davis (Josh) and John Paul Coussons (Danielle); grandchildren, Kyleigh...

Ellen E. Peavey, age 75 of Griffin, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at her residence. Her parents, Harold Peavey and Helen Bodine Peavey, brother, John Peavey and husband, Rodney Jordan preceded her in death. Ellen retired from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she worked as a route manager. Ellen loved her family and farm life where she nurtured her passion for gardening. She is survived by her daughters Kelly Gomez, Stephanie Jordan; six grandchildren, two great...

Elizabeth McKibben Webster, a lifelong resident of Griffin, passed away peacefully at Brightmoor Hospice on September 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo Park McKibben and Martha Gaines McKibben. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Robert Webster; children by marriage, Amelia Webster Gillis (Brannon), Delia Webster Collins; grandchildren, Brady, Lane, Adleigh, Chandler, and Caroline; brother, Bill McKibben (Diane); nephew, Will McKibben (Vanessa); niece, Anna...

Anna Mae Foster, age 91 of Chattanooga, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Dream Catchers Assisted Living in Jackson, Ga. Anna was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 10, 1931. She is preceded in death by her parents, David William Foster and Dillie Mae Nowlan Foster; siblings, Jack Foster and Peggy Sue Redmon. Owens Illinois Glass employed Anna before she retired to travel (Las Vegas to play slots was a favorite destination and she was a big fan of Elvis as well) and spend...