Patricia Ward Clay

Patricia Ward Clayton of Eatonton, GA, passed away on August 7, 2022. Patricia was born January 13, 1954 in Calhoun, GA to the late William G. and Betty Ward. Pattie started working at Southeastern Automotive Warehouse when she was 17. This business was started by her loving father William G. Ward.

Dana Scherie Ralston Meeks

Dana Scherie Ralston Meeks, age 52, of Eatonton, Georgia, gained her wings on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, after suffering from Cholangiocarcinoma Cancer. She passed peacefully at home. Dana is the daughter of Gwen Cox and Thomas Howard Ralston of Eatonton.

Mark VanStekelenburg

Mark passed away on August 3, 2022 at MDAnderson in Houston, Texas, at the age of 71.

Virginia Marie (Ginger) Turner Clifton

Virginia Marie (Ginger) Turner Clifton is forever at her Richard’s side, having slipped quietly from her earthly home on July 25, 2022. In her last days she was surrounded by family and love.

Elizabeth Wiggins Knight

Mrs. Elizabeth Wiggins Knight went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2022 after an extended illness. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7 in the Chapel of May and Smith Funeral Home, with burial following at the Washington County Memorial Gardens.

William “Bill” Edward Gingles Sr.

Mr. William “Bill” Edward Gingles, Sr., age 81, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. No services have been planned at this time. “Bill” was born on June 23, 1941 in Washington, D.C. He was a meat cutter by trade who loved working outside. He was preceded in death by a son Dennis Gingles.

Betty Gentry

Betty Gentry 79, of Eatonton, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2022. She was born on December 14, 1942 in Eatonton to the late Paul and Lucy Harper Massey. She was a lifelong resident of Eatonton and a member of First United Methodist Church.

Cullen Kyle Dixon

Cullen Kyle Dixon, 29, of Fayetteville and formerly of Eatonton, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022. Cullen was born April 4, 1993, to Kyle Charles and Lisa Amos Dixon in Atlanta, Georgia. Cullen was a valued employee of Costco for eight years, most recently in the membership sales department.

Robert Grady Ogletree Jr.

Robert Grady Ogletree, Jr. (affectionately known as “Bay Buddy”or his celebrity name “RGOJ”) was born March 22, 1956, in Barnesville, GA to the parents of Robert Grady Ogletree, Sr. and Florrie Nita Ogletree. He was the second son of four boys born to this union.

David Lamar Youngblood

On the morning of July 17, 2022, David Lamar Youngblood age 40 a lifelong resident of Eatonton passed away unexpectedly. David was born to Janet Youngblood, (Griswell) and Wesley Youngblood. David took pride in his ability to repair mechanical issues. He was local and long-haul truck driver.