Obituaries

Walter Anthony Reynolds,

66, of Macon, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Survivors include his wife of over 38 years, Marianne Harris Reynolds of Milledgeville; sons, Steven P. Reynolds (Shannon), Walter A. Reynolds Jr.

William 'Karl' Cook,

67, of Macon, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Survivors include his daughter, Sommer Saracevic (Sanin) of Spain; grandchildren, Leo, Ame, and Ian Saracevic; sister, Denise (Donnie) Coburn of Dublin; and two nieces.

Douglas Anthony Hughes,

58, of Milledgeville, passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Survivors include his daughters Taylor Rebecca Tucker and Tori Dawn Tucker both of Commerce; and sister, Debra Roberts (Gary) of Milledgeville.

Chester Lee 'Chet' Ireland,

85, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Survivors include his life partner, Betty Hester Walker; sons, Eddie Whitmire, Stevie Whitmire, and Michael Whitmire (Beverly) all of Milledgeville; grandson, Josh Wallace (Danielle) of Dallas; and great grandchild, Zoey Wallace.

Catherine Diana Johnson

Catherine Diana Johnson, 65, of Milledgeville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Diane Johnson and brother, Michael Johnson.

Shirley Simons Avera

Shirley Simons Avera, 83, of Washington County, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Survivors include her husband Brown Avera, Jr. of San Antonio, Florida; sons, Brown Avera III of McDonough, Lt. Col. William Avera of Ft.

Michael Dayton Clance

Michael Dayton Clance, 75, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Survivors include his daughter, Stacey Clance Overton of Gray; grandchildren, Justin Overton, and Logan Overton; and sister, Pat Clance Tribble (Joseph) of Rome.