Obituaries

Jerry L. Johnson

Jerry L. Johnson, 84, of Greenwood, South Carolina, passed away Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. Survivors include wife, Brenda Wood Johnson; children, Nora Bell (Jeff ery) of Eatonton, Tiff any Addison (Joseph) of Florida, Dr.

Sherrie Irby Holly

Sherrie Irby Holly, 72, of Dublin and Milledgeville, passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

Betty Holsenbeck Gercken

Betty Holsenbeck Gercken, 96, of Milledgeville, passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Gercken Floyd; son, Joseph Anthony Gercken, Jr.

Jerry L. Cooper

Jerry L. Cooper, 83, of Eatonton passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Survivors include his sisters, Lyn Sarli (Richard) and Emily Hatfi eld Cooper (Steve McMahan); wife, Sheila Cooper; children, Stephen Dutch Cooper and William Max Cooper; and many cousins, extended family members and friends.

Joyce Ann Fain Gay, of Edison

Joyce Ann Fain Gay, of Edison, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Survivors include her children, Karin (Mike Melvin), Kim Gay, and Keily (Brian Johnson); grandchildren, Clay Melvin, Kyle Melvin, Alex (Brooke) Johnson, Anna Johnson, and Lily Melvin.

Beverly Anne Thomas “Tater” Beasley

Beverly Anne Thomas “Tater” Beasley, 86, of Eatonton, passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Beasley of Eatonton; daughter, Chris (Phillip) Johnson of Eatonton; son, Glenn (Nancy) Beasley of Milledgeville; five grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.