Betty Holsenbeck Gercken

Betty Holsenbeck Gercken, 96, of Milledgeville, passed away Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

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.

Catherine Stubbs Smith Brannick

Catherine Stubbs Smith Brannick, 77, of Milledgeville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.

Alexis 'Al' Bearce Webb

Alexis 'Al' Bearce Webb, 83, of Milledgeville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.

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.

Darryl "Wankie" Adams

Darryl "Wankie" Adams, 61, of Milledgeville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025.

Franklin Wheeler Akin

Franklin Wheeler Akin, 84, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

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.

Sam Hollis Johnson

Sam Hollis Johnson, 75, of Milledgeville, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Survivors include his daughter, Valorie Johnson (Ryan Clements) of Milledgeville; brother, Larry (Donna) Johnson of McDonough; and nephew, Jeff Johnson.

Leon Stephens

Leon Stephens, 83, of Milledgeville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.