Obituaries

John Lewis Kitchens

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

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.

Alma Ragland

Alma Ragland, 75, of Milledgeville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

Grace Solomon

Grace Solomon, 78, of Milledgeville, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

Brittany Carnley Steelman

Brittany Carnley Steelman, 54, of Milledgeville, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Survivors include her mother, Marie Carnley, husband, David Steelman, and other relatives.

Edgar Lofton “Eddie” Toulson, III

Edgar Lofton “Eddie” Toulson, III, 67, of Milledgeville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. Survivors include his wife, Lisa D. Toulson, a son Travis Toulson; daughter, Tiffany Jones (P.J.