Obituaries

Charles W. Fuller, Jr.

Charles W. Fuller, Jr.

Jun 19, 2018

Mr. Charles W. Fuller, Jr., 74, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Oakland Church of God. Burial will follow the service at Palmer Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday, June...

Robert Harold Wall

Robert Harold Wall

Jun 12, 2018

Mr. Robert Harold Wall, 80, passed away on June 12, 2018 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home at 11:00 AM.  The family will greet friends at 10:00 AM until service time.  Burial will be in Andersonville National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Nik Bentley, Austin Bentley, Kevin Bentley, Ray Leinart,...

Harold Randolph Hudson

Harold Randolph Hudson

Jun 8, 2018

Mr. Harold Randolph “Randy” Hudson, 66, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018, at his residence. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Watson-Tante Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM.

Mr. Hudson was born September 20, 1951, to Richard and Julia Turner Hudson. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents,...

Kristina "Krissy" Rochelle Shoemaker

Kristina "Krissy" Rochelle Shoemaker

Jun 5, 2018

Kristina Rochelle “Krissy”, 40, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at her residence.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00PM on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Lakeview Full Gospel Church.

Miss Shoemaker was born in Savannah, GA, on April 29, 1978, to William and Linda Shoemaker, Jr. She loved the Lord and Charles Stanley...

William "Bill" Orien Shoemaker, Jr.

William "Bill" Orien Shoemaker, Jr.

Jun 5, 2018

Mr. William Orien “Bill” Shoemaker, Jr., 73, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his residence.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00PM on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Lakeview Full Gospel Church.

Mr. Shoemaker was born March 16, 1945, in Frankfort, IN, to William Orien Shoemaker, Sr.  and Vera Cheney Shoemaker. He...

Gary W. Williams

Gary W. Williams

Jun 3, 2018

ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mr. Gary W. Williams, 64, of Ellaville, GA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and five children on Sunday, June 3, 2018.  He was born June 1, 1954 to Dr. G. W. Williams, Sr. and Nancy Meeks Williams.

     Gary is survived by his wife of 44 years, Juliane Tanner Williams; two daughters,...

Lisa Jane Childs-Tondee

Lisa Jane Childs-Tondee

Jun 2, 2018

Mrs. Lisa Jane Childs-Tondee, 56, of Ellaville, GA, died Saturday, June 2, 2018, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Watson-Giddens Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 with Bro. Troy Fripp and Caleb Golden officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery in Macon, GA at 2:00 PM with Rev. James...

Patricia Rae Frommer

Patricia Rae Frommer

May 29, 2018

Services will be private.

Hank Lightner

Hank Lightner

May 26, 2018

ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mr. Hansel (Hank) Lee Lightner, 65, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home.  Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Ellaville Cemetery with Bro. Troy Fripp officiating.

            Mr. Lightner was born August 18, 1952 to the late John L. Lightner Sr. and Margie Elliott Lightner in Moultrie,...

William "Bill" Claborn Meek, Jr.

William "Bill" Claborn Meek, Jr.

May 22, 2018

Mr. William “Bill” Claborn Meek, Jr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his residence.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, May 24, 2018, in the Chapel of Watson-Tante Funeral Home with Rev. Robbie Pilcher officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service beginning at...

Wade Tallman

Wade Tallman

May 18, 2018

ELLAVILLE, GA—Mr. Harvey Wade Tallman, 40, passed away at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA on Friday, May 18, 2018. 

     Mr. Tallman was born on September 19, 1977 in Winter Haven, FL to the late Paul and Shirley Tallman.  He was a truck driver with J & R Schugel.  Mr. Tallman loved his son. He enjoyed watching movies...

Marshall Ann Harbuck

Marshall Ann Harbuck

May 15, 2018

ELLAVILLE, GA— Ms. Marshall Ann Harbuck, 48, of Americus, GA died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.  Graveside services will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus, GA on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 1:00PM with Rev. Charles Johnson officiating.  A visitation will be held at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 5:00PM...

Raymond C. Cromer

Raymond C. Cromer

May 12, 2018

Mr. Raymond C. Cromer, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home.  Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 4:00 PM in Tazewell Cemetery with Rev. David Chapman officiating.  The family will greet friends at Watson-Giddens Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Pallbearers will be...

William Bradford Stribling

William Bradford Stribling

May 11, 2018

Mr. William “Bill” Bradford Stribling, Sr., age 76, of Americus, GA, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Monday, May 14, 2018 at Lee Street United Methodist Church in Americus with burial to follow in the Ellaville Cemetery.  Dr. Dennis Stalvey, Rev. Mark Carter and Rev. Brooks Partain will officiate.  Active pallbearers...

Rebecca Miller Gurr

Rebecca Miller Gurr

May 9, 2018

Rebecca Miller Gurr of Gainesville, GA died at home early Wednesday, May 9, 2018 after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Ellaville United Methodist Church in Ellaville, GA.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM.   Burial will follow...

David Roger Gladney

David Roger Gladney

May 6, 2018

ELLAVILLE, GA --- Mr. David Roger Gladney, age 64, of Andersonville, GA, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.   Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Ellaville Baptist Church with burial to follow at 3:30PM in the Zion Hope Cemetery in Crisp County.  Rev. Joel Smith will officiate.  Active...

James Thomas Peavy

James Thomas Peavy

May 3, 2018

James Thomas Peavy, 84, of Buena Vista, Georgia passed away peacefully in hospice care on May 3rd, 2018 in Americus, Georgia.  Mr. Peavy was born in Coleman, Florida on September 1, 1933.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served for 21 years, including service in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.  During his time in the...

Barbara Sue Staton

Barbara Sue Staton

May 1, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Sue Staton, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Princeton Baptist Medical in Birmingham, AL. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the chapel of Watson-Tante Funeral Home at 11:00AM with Rev. Mark Hudson officiating.  The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:00 AM until service time....

Ronda Cecelia Whitley

Ronda Cecelia Whitley

Apr 30, 2018

BOX SPRINGS, GA --- Mrs. Ronda Cecelia Pradon Whitley, 66, of Box Springs, GA, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Graveside Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Rose Lane Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 3, 2018, from...

Brenda Gail Rigsby

Brenda Gail Rigsby

Apr 25, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Gail Teat Rigsby, 66, of Mauk, GA, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, April 27. 2018, at Oakland Church of God with Rev. A.R. Curlee officiating.  Burial will follow the service in Oakland Church of God Cemetery. The family will greet friends...