Lee County High School Georgia Alumni Obituaries

Betty Baird Bryant 82 passed away at Three Rivers Health and Rehab on Thursday December 18 2025. Ms. Betty was born on February 21 1943 to Ray Baird and Pearl Bryan Baird in Doerun Georgia. She graduated from Doerun High School in 1961 and she attended Berry College for two years in Mount Berry Geor...

Joseph L. Peterson Jr. was born to the late Joseph and Eddie Belle Demps Peterson on August 23 1938 in Quitman Georgia. He received his early education in the public schools of Brooks County and graduated from Washington High School in the Class of 1957. Furthering his education Joseph attended Alba...

Mrs. Thelma Laverne Savage Shootes was born to the late Ben and Lee Artis Carter Savage inDeSoto Georgia. After the family relocated to Jacksonville Florida she received her educationin the schools of Duval County graduating from New Stanton Senior High School in 1956.Furthering her education she ea...

Funeral service will be held at 1100 a.m. EST on Saturday January 10 2026 at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church Columbus GA. with Pastor David Dawson officiating. Public viewing is 1000 a.m. EST till 1100 a.m. EST on the day of service. was born on May 19 1963 to Alberta Dennies and Eddie Austin in Columbu...

Pastor William Rogers, Sr. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” —II Corinthians 5:7Pastor William Rogers, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful servant of God, transitioned peacefully from this life to his heavenly home on November 5, 2025, surrounded by his l...

Ms. Ruby Lee Rosier Lathan 63 resident of Clifton Drive in Hampton County passed away Friday evening November 14 2025 at her residence. Born May 28 1962 in Jacksonville Florida Ms. Lathan was the daughter of the late Riley and Cora OSteen Rosier. Raised in Jacksonville she attended Englewood High Sc...

Gilbert Lee Ashby affectionately known as Al Capone was born in Princess Anne County Virginia. He entered eternal rest on January 1 2026 in Chesapeake Virginia leaving a legacy defined by intelligence strength humor and love. From an early age Gilbert carried himself with smooth confidence and quiet...

Charlotte Yvonne Gross Jefferson 72 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 7 2025 in Georgia. She was born on September 8 1953 in Smith County Texas to Doris Jean Flournoy Gross and Earnest Gross Jr. A graduate of Jefferson High School Class of 1972 Charlotte also attended Tyler Junior ...

Lawrence “Larry” Pope, 88, was born on May 12, 1937, in Washington, DC, to Otis A. and Ruby (Trail) Pope and passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. In keeping with Larry’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Autry Funeral Home in Frankston.Larry and h...

Hellen Jeanette Jackson Jackson, age 94, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She was born on March 26, 1931, in Chambers County, Alabama, the daughter of the late Erby Jackson and Katie Sue Duffee Jackson.Hellen graduated from Hartsville High School. She then...

With full hearts, we announce that Bette Jean Phillips Barnes, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Blanche and Guy Phillips, born on July 23, 1931.Bette grew up in Carrollton and graduated from Carrollton High School, a member of the class of...

Mr. Robert “Bob” Leon Tatum, age 74 of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025.Bob was born on February 7, 1951, in Carroll County, Georgia, the son of the late Rufus Leon Tatum and Kathleen Brown Tatum. He built a long and respected career as an attorney. He was a member of Car...

Dr. William “Bill” Ray Baggett, age 90, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. Born on February 19, 1935, in Cullman County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Elbert Stephen Baggett and Audie Britton King Baggett.After graduating from Cullman High School, Bill attended H...

Sally Caviness Wallace 77 passed away peacefully Tuesday August 19 2025 at her residence. She was born June 21 1948 to Charles and Blanche Caviness of Corinth Mississippi. During her years in Corinth Sally was a Curved Bar Gold Award Girl Scout a member of the intellectually gifted organization of M...

Kendrick Lee Gilmore affectionately known as Kenny G was born on July 5 1983 at 1121 P.M. to Mr. Lee Otis Gilmore Jr. and Mrs. Rosa Marie Heath Gilmore in Honolulu HI. On December 5 2025 at 438 P.M. he was called home to be with the Lord. Homegoing Celebration will be held Thursday December 11 2025...

Annette Marie Middleton peacefully passed away on November 29 2025 surrounded by her loving family who provided comfort and support during this time. Her grandchildren fondly called her "Annie Mae" and her lifelong friends knew her as "Heck" names that reflected the warmth and love she shared with e...

He was born on January 11 1967 in Louisville GA to Mr. Bobby Davis Sr. and Mrs. Mae Lane Davis. They preceded him in death. Bobby was educated in the Jefferson County School System and he was a 1988 graduate of Louisville High School Louisville GA. Bobby was a member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church. ...

Funeral service for Lori Maurine Schmidt Robertson were held at the All Around Cowboy Church in Marquez on Friday December 19 2025 at 1100 a.m. Bro. Lee Weiler officiated. Interment followed the service at Mill Creek Cemetery. Beloved daughter of God sister of Jesus Christ Lori Maurine Schmidt Rober...

John Hathaway Woodham 81 a resident of Auburn Alabama and former resident of Fayetteville Georgia passed away on July 30 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1000 AM on Saturday August 2 2025at Auburn United Methodist Church Chapel with burial to follow at Tuskegee Cemetery. A native of Hartford A...

MR. ALEXANDER THOMAS ALEX DOPSON age 80 of Rhine GA died Friday January 16 2026 at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon GA. MR. ALEXANDER THOMAS ALEX DOPSON age 80 of Rhine GA died Friday January 16 2026 at Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon GA. Funeral services will be held at...

Martha Jane Williams Taylor was born on June 15 1946 in Evans County Georgia to the late Artis and Fannie Mae Murphy. She was a proud graduate of Evans County High School Longhorns Class of 1963 graduating early at the tender age of 17 years old. After graduation Martha relocated to Elizabeth New J...

Billy RoyKight 74 of Dublin Georgia passed away on the evening of January 9 2026. Born in Dublin on July 12 1951 he was thefirst son of ThelmonKight Jr. and Mary Davis Evans. Inhis younger years he and his family moved toWinterHaven Florida and then Vidalia Georgia. After returning to Laurens County...

In keeping with the familys wishes there will be no burial service. A private cremation will be held and the family asks for your continued prayers and expressions of love during this time. Mrs. Doretha Collins Bryant was born in Claxton GA to the late Artis and Ruby Collins on February23 1948. She ...

Norman Burgess Weedin 93 of Waverly MO died Saturday January 10 2026 at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence. Funeral services will be held at 1100 a.m. Wednesday January 14 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waverly with Pastor Mark Junkin officiating. Visitation will be from 1000 a.m. to 1100 a.m...

Ruby Lee Rushing Daniel was born on March 26 1941 in Kokomo Walthall County Mississippi. She was the fourth of sixteen children born to the union of Elijah Leroy and Georgia Dixie Luter Rushing. Ruby graduated in 1961 from JJ Gulledge Memorial High School in Tylertown Mississippi. She moved to Gulfp...

Home going celebration for Elder Willie Florence Brihm Gainer who went home to be with her Heavenly Father on December 25 2025 will be held on Saturday January 3 2026 at 1100 a.m. at St. John Cathedral 3401 E. 25th Avenue 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way Tampa Florida 33605 with Senior Pastor Dwight Ne...

Margaret Alice (Spooner) Mackey, age 78, passed away at Halifax Hospice Care Center on January 8, 2026 after less than a week stay. Margaret was born on March 7, 1947 to Cleveland F. and Kathleen Davis Spooner in Hernando County Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. She graduated from Citrus High Schoo...

Luann Rogers of Merkel Texas entered eternity on Friday December 5 2025 in Abilene Texas. She was 63 years old. Luann was born to Weldon Ray and Frary Lee Hardgrave Stewart at Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County Texas on December 26 1961 the first of five children. She grew up in south Austin attendi...

Rev. Samuel Frederick Sr. beloved servant of God and devoted son of the late Will and Viola Johnson Frederick was called home to be with the Lord on Friday January 9 2026. He was born in Dorchester County on March 8 1942a precious gift from God to his family and community. Rev. Frederick attended pu...

Fred Lee Williams 90 of Hunter Ave. Kannapolis NC relinquished his claim on this earthly life on Wednesday December 24 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus and began his final journey with our Lord and Savior. He was born July 30 1935 in Lowndes County GA to the late Fred Williams and the late Henrietta S...