Obituaries

Linda Darnell Smith Payne

Linda Darnell Smith Payne

Linda Darnell Smith Payne

Mrs. Linda Darnell Smith Payne, 74, of Eatonton, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 14, 2024, in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton with burial to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.
Geraldine Holder

Geraldine Holder

Geraldine Holder

Geraldine Holder 78, of Eatonton passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Geraldine was born on May 9, 1945, in Milan, GA to the late Calvin and Lilly Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Melvin Otis Holder, and brothers Roy Brown and Otis Tribble.
Dorothy ‘Dot’ Lundy

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Lundy

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Lundy

“Aunt Dot,” as she was known to many, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. She dedicated her time and talents to her family, friends, and community, to ensure that she left the world in a better place. She required so little in life and yet, gave so much.
James “Jim” Whitton

James “Jim” Whitton

James “Jim” Whitton

Jim Whitton, 61, of Madison, Georgia, went to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by his loving family on Friday evening, March 1, 2024. Jim was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Jim lived his life dedicated to all he loved and never met a stranger.
Elaine Holliman Hearn

Elaine Holliman Hearn

Elaine Holliman Hearn

Elaine Holliman Hearn passed away peacefully on February 24th surrounded by her family. Born October 7th, 1937 she was the fourth of six siblings. She graduated from Wilkinson County High School and attended Georgia College for Women in Milledgeville.
Linda Lindsey Sanders

Linda Lindsey Sanders

Linda Lindsey Sanders

Encircled by her children, Linda Lindsey Sanders passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 18, 2024. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, she is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 53 years, Jonah “Rex” Sanders.
Wanda Louise Harper

Wanda Louise Harper

Wanda Louise Harper

Wanda Louise Harper, 78, of Eatonton, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Wanda was born in Eatonton on June 27, 1945, to the late Paul and Lorene Hanson.
Margaret Ann (Hatfield) Bradley

Margaret Ann (Hatfield) Bradley

Margaret Ann (Hatfield) Bradley

Margaret Ann (Hatfield) Bradley, deeply loved wife, mother, and grandmother, fought a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease until the age of 85. Maggie’s bright eyes, feisty spirit, creativity, humor, and fierce devotion to her family and friends have inspired a rich legacy.
Neal Franklin Eichholz

Neal Franklin Eichholz

Neal Franklin Eichholz

Neal Franklin Eichholz, 86, of Crawfordville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 1, 2023. Born in St. Augustine Florida, and grew up in New Smyrna Beach.