Barbara Adele Friddell Gray, of Albany, GA., died Friday, April 10, 2026 at Willson Hospice House. Barbara was born in Atlanta, GA., to the late Robert and Adele Friddell. Barbara served Henry County as a Public Health nurse for fourteen years. Barbara was an excellent cook and loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney (Bud) S. Gray, Jr. and her son, Michael S. Gray. Survivors include her daughter, ...

Richard Earl “Rick” Murphree, age 72, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on April 17, 2026, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Rick was born on April 1, 1954, in Bethesda, Maryland, and he lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, and a warm spirit that touched the lives of many. He was the son of the late Frances McMichael Murphree and Dan Earl Murphree. Rick was known by those who loved him as a loving and friendly man, someone who could make others feel welcome and at ...

June Butler, age 79, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1946, and was known to all who loved her simply as June. Her life was marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and the many quiet acts of kindness that reflected the loving and kind woman she was. June was the beloved wife of James R. Butler, Sr., and the two shared 61 and one-half years of marriage filled with love, commitment, and companionship. Together they built a family that was the ...

Debra Jean Cochran Windham passed away March 17, 2026 after a period of declining health. Debbie was born April 18, 1953 to Harold (Shot) Cochran and Jewel Reid Cochran. A graduate of the Jackson High School Class of 1971, she joined the United States Navy in 1972 and served until 1976. She worked as a barber in the Navy and later continued her education at Griffin Technical College. She worked at a hair salon in Riverdale prior to coming to Jackson and eventually owning The Hair ...

           Louise Mary Beatty, known lovingly as Louise, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Jackson, Georgia, at the age of 90.           Born on Tuesday, April 9, 1935, in Buchanan, Georgia, Louise lived a life marked by devotion, hard work, and love for her family. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Woody and Victoria Davis. Throughout her life, she carried herself with quiet ...

Randall Edward McNish, affectionately known as Randy to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at Piedmont Henry Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1960, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Randy lived life in his own way—a true rambling man at heart. His journey was not always easy, as he faced struggles with addiction throughout much of his life. Even so, he continued to move forward, doing the best he could and loving in the only ways he knew how. Beneath it ...

Bonita Gale Smith Moore, affectionately known as Bonnie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at her residence in Jackson on February 19, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 3, 1948, in Macon, Bonnie was a beacon of kindness and thoughtfulness throughout her life, touching the hearts of all who knew her. Bonnie was a proud graduate of Jackson High School's class of 1966, where she formed lifelong friendships and memories. Her passion for beauty and self-expression led her to ...

Mr. Hugh Franklin Weaver, Sr., passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the Westbury Center of Jackson for Nursing and Healing. Born on January 20, 1938, in Butts County, he was a beacon of love and generosity throughout his 88 years of life.                                               Franklin's journey began as the beloved son of Otis Paton Weaver and Martha ...

Deana Jean McClelland Emory, affectionately known as Deana to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health Center in Brunswick, GA. Born on June 15, 1957, in Griffin, GA, Deana was a beacon of love and creativity throughout her 68 years of life. Raised in Jackson, Deana's early years were filled with the joys of small-town life. She graduated from Jackson High School in the class of 1974, where she was known for her kind spirit and ...

Emily Rachel Capes Jenkins was born September 24, 1941, in Porterdale, Georgia to Corris Slaughter Capes and Marshall Ira Capes.  At age ten, she and her family moved to the country in Oxford to live in a log home built by her father and brothers. Surrounded by her loving husband, children, grandchildren, and siblings, Rachel transitioned peacefully in the gorgeous log home that she loved and designed with her husband, Buster. Rachel went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2026. She ...