Phyllis Couch

Phyllis Marie King Couch of Eatonton passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 80.Born Aug. 17, 1945, in Durham, North Carolina, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Henry Eldridge King and Zenobia Branch King.

Frank Thompson

On June 29, 2026, Frank Thompson passed away at the home where he and his beloved wife of nearly 44 years, Laura, built a life grounded in faith, integrity, service to their community, and love for family and friends.

John Stickline

John “Jack” Stickline, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 26, 2026. Mr. Stickline was a native of Baltimore, Md., and made his home on Lake Sinclair in Eatonton since 1999.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Elizabeth (née Hartley), and brothers, Richard (Dunk) and C.

Nick Herring

Mr. Nick Herring, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton.Mr. Herring was born Nov. 7, 1968, to the late Larry and Sue Wright.

James “Jim” C. Strother Jr.

James “Jim” C. Strother, Jr., a resident of White Plains, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family.Born October 25, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of the late James C. Strother, Sr.

Gerald Alvin Grimes

Gerald Alvin Grimes, age 79, formerly of Milledgeville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family.Having spent most of his life in Milledgeville, Gerald was a familiar and respected presence in the community he proudly called home.

Olene Farley Lee

Olene Farley Lee was a woman whose life was defined by strength, perseverance, and an unwavering devotion to family.

Carey Wendel Shupe

Carey Wendel Shupe, 88, of Eatonton, Georgia, died May 22, 2026, in Eatonton, GA.Born April 12, 1938, in Eatonton, Georgia, to Willie Ben Shupe and Clairce Thompson Shupe, Carey grew up on his family’s dairy farm and carried a lifetime of hard work and community values.

Robert Ritchason

Robert Lee Ritchason (Bob) passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, just days before his 88th birthday. He was born on May 4, 1938, in Zanesville, Ohio.Bob proudly served in the United States Navy as an electronic technician aboard the aircraft carrier USS Leyte.

Dr. Carlisle Driggers

Dr. Benjamin Carlisle Driggers, Jr., went home to meet his Savior on Monday, May 18, 2026.Dr. Driggers was a faithful servant who truly lived out the commandment found in Matthew 22:37: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.