Obituaries

Russell Scheller

Russell Scheller

Russell Scheller

Russell Dale Scheller, 69, of Eatonton, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2025.He was born on January 27, 1956, to the late Carl Arthur Scheller and Minnie Lee Jones Scheller.
Robert Miller

Robert Miller

Robert Miller

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Charles Miller, who left us on April 13, 2025, at the age of 90. Bob was a beloved husband, father, and papa, who will be remembered for his kindness and endearing love of family and community.
James Holloway

James Holloway

James Holloway

James M. “Jimmy” Holloway, 79 of Eatonton, passed away on April 7, 2025. He was born in Eatonton on January 11, 1946, to the late Jubral Ward Holloway Sr. and Minnie Greer Holloway. He was preceded in death by his sisters Betty Anne Holloway and Mary Ellen Bowen.
Bobby Sikes

Bobby Sikes

Bobby Sikes

Mr. Bobby David Sikes, age 88, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by his children at his home.Born November 17, 1936, in Scotland, GA, he was the son of the late W. S. and Mary Johns Sikes.
Preston Joiner

Preston Joiner

Preston Joiner

Preston Joiner, 100, passed away at his residence on April 3, 2025.He was born on March 9, 1925, in Pearson, GA, to the late Charlie Joiner and Mary Ellen Waldron Joiner. Preston was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary Frances Courson Joiner.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Faye Humphrey

Faye Hammond Humphrey, 84, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born December 6, 1940, in Thomson, Georgia, to the late R.L Hammond and Mary Lucille Hammond, the youngest of three children. Faye graduated from Thomson High School.Faye met her only love, Bobby R.
Linda Stewart

Linda Stewart

Linda Stewart

Linda Stewart, 76, of Eatonton, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 22, 1948, in Eatonton to the late Vernon and Mildred Little.
Samuel Kenneth Maughon

Samuel Kenneth Maughon

Samuel Kenneth Maughon

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel Kenneth Maughon (Ken), who left us on March 10, 2025, at the age of 61.Ken was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend who was known for his unwavering strength, remarkable wit, and tenacity.
L.J. Hill Jr.

L.J. Hill Jr.

L. J. Hill Jr.

Mr. L. J. “Jay” Hill, Jr., age 89, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in the Great Hall of The Eatonton Methodist Church. The family received friends from 1:00 p.m. until the service time.
Benny Register

Benny Register

Benny Register

Benny Ray Register of Eatonton died at the age of 69 on March 8, 2025.Throughout his life, Benny was known for his hard work and integrity and was a quintessential man of his word.