Harvey Hawkins, 77, of Florida and Milledgeville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Survivors include his wife, Freddie Deason Hawkins; daughters, Kim Califf (James) and Tara Upright; grandchildren, Justin Upright, Gatsi Califf and Chloe Califf; and a number of cousins and other relatives.
John Lewis Kitchens, 87, of Coopers and Baldwin County passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Shan” Kitchens of Gordon; daughter, Christina Ann Ritzema (Justin) of Richmond Hill; daughterin- law, Michelle Brookins of Milledgeville; siblings, Marion Kitchens Jr.
Willard Owens, 89, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley M. Owens of Milledgeville; son, Tom Owens (Sandy) of Cumming; granddaughters, Laurie and Megan Owens; brother-in-law, Ronald McElheney, sisters-in-law, Vicky Owens of Wisconsin and Brenda M.