Jones County High School Georgia Alumni Obituaries

Harold Raymond Puff Aultman Jr. 55 of Seminary passed away on Wednesday January 7 2026 at Singing River Hospital of Ocean Springs with his family by his side. Puff was born on February 13 1970 in Hattiesburg Mississippi to Dianne Addington Robinson and Harold Raymond Aultman Sr. He graduated from Se...

Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones 91 of Riceboro Georgia passed away on January 18 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 6 1934 to the late Josh Wilkins Sr. and Annie King Wilkins. She was preceded in death by two brothers Josh Wilkins Jr. and Furman Wilkins. A proud Christian woman she wa...

Ms. Monecia Arianna MoMo Jones peacefully passed away on December 24 2025 at her home in Wadley Georgia. She was the beloved daughter of Michelle Yvette Mack Jones the late Eugene Jones Jr. Though her earthly journey was far too brief Monecias life was full of purpose compassion and love leaving a l...

Kathy Lynn Tanner 63 passed away peacefully on Sunday February 8 2026 at Harborview Health and Rehabilitation after a short illness. A resident of Jesup for the past twentyfive years Kathy was born on June 3 1962 in Alma to the late Rogery and Laverne Barber Haselden. She graduated from Bacon County...

Augusta GA.Mr. Charles Charlie F. Andrews 83 husband of the late DianneLouise Andrews peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday December 9 2025 at PiedmontHospital Augusta GA. His memorial service will be held on January 3rd 2026 at 100 PM at Grace Baptist Church ofEvans with Pastor Bill Hilley offici...

Paster Emeritus James C. Shipman of Midway Georgia transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday January 3 2026. Rev. Shipman graduated from Liberty County High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Rev. Shipman attended University of District of Columbia married his wife Dr. K...

was born on May 1 1992 to Dexter Grier and Lucy SoilberryCooper of Sasser Terrell County Georgia. At an early age Brother Grier joined the Greater New Covenant of Sasser Georgia. There he served as a member. A native of Terrell County Jabril was educated in the Terrell County School System. He gradu...

William Wallace Warnick III 78 affectionately known as Bill passed away peacefully on Saturday January 17 2026 at home. A resident of Wayne County for the past fiftysix years Bill was born on September 22 1947 in Flora Indiana to the late William Wallace Warnick II and Genevieve Hanna Warnick. He sp...

Ms. Reta F. Earley Yanez age 71 of Chatsworth Georgia departed this life Friday morning January 30 2026 at Hamilton Medical Center. Reta was born January 28 1955 in Chatsworth Georgia a daughter of the late Luther P. and Mary Jewell Ponders Earley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in deat...

Frederick William Freddy Hester 74 of Opelika Alabama passed away on Wednesday January 21 2026. Freddy was born on December 2 1951 to Gerald and Ilse Hester in Martinsville VA. His childhood carried him to several different places including Germany before ultimately settling down in Guin AL in 1955 ...

Augusta GA.Mr. Charles Charlie F. Andrews 83 husband of the late DianneLouise Andrews peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday December 9 2025 at PiedmontHospital Augusta GA. His memorial service will be held on January 3rd 2026 at 100 PM at Grace Baptist Church ofEvans with Pastor Bill Hilley offici...

TODD JOHNSTONThough our hearts are heavy, our gratitude is endless as we share that Thomas “Todd” Johnston went home to find his place in Heaven on November 4, 2025, at 2:47 PM. The light and love surrounding him in his final days were a true reflection of the profound impact he made during his time...

Avalene Beasley Cooper 71 passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 30 2025 surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Avalene was born on December 9 1954 in Jesup Georgia to the late Guyton Beasley and A. Lucille Driggers Beasley. She graduated from Wayne C...

JAMES MORGAN JIMMY DOWDY JR. age 66 of Rhine GA passed away on Friday January 16 2026 at his residence. JAMES MORGAN JIMMY DOWDY JR. age 66 of Rhine GA passed away on Friday January 16 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 200PM Tuesday January 20 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Mr...

Norma Louise OQuinn Poppell 87 passed away peacefully on January 16 2026 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia at Harborview Health System Jesup after a lengthy battle of Parkinsons Disease with Lewy Body Dementia. A native and lifelong resident of Wayne County Norma was born on October 7 1938 ...

William Samuel Drake, known affectionately as Sam to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Born on April 21, 1931, in Central City, Kentucky, Sam's life was a testament to the values of kindness, friendliness, and wisdom that he e...

William Samuel Drake, known affectionately as Sam to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at the Hospice of Southern Kentucky. Born on April 21, 1931, in Central City, Kentucky, Sam's life was a testament to the values of kindness, friendliness, and wisdom that he e...

On August 17 1946 in Dawson Georgia an icon was born. John Bowens grew into a man whose life would be defined by service duty and an unwavering devotion to his family. From humble beginnings to making history his journey was one of strength principle and deep love for his community. At an early age ...

At an early age Annette confessed her life for Jesus Christ and joined St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined ATOC AME Church as a dedicated member who attended church on a regular basis and she served as a bookkeeper and custodian. Annette also attended Carver High School in the Te...