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Raymond T. Hunter, Jr.

Raymond T. Hunter, Jr.

Mar 12, 2026

Raymond Thomas Hunter Jr., lovingly known to many as “Big Play Ray,” passed away on March 12, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of laughter, hard work, and deep love for his family and friends. He was born on January 5, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and spent his later years enjoying life in North Port, Florida.

Ray was the son of Raymond...

Gail E. McCarty

Gail E. McCarty

Mar 20, 2026

Gail Elaine Rice McCarty, age 75, passed away on March 20, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1950, and lived a life defined by hard work, resilience, and quiet generosity.A graduate of Oconee County High School , Gail began her working life with Southern Bell as an operator before continuing her career with the Clarke County Clerk of Court’s...

James Christopher Smith, Jr.

James Christopher Smith, Jr.

Feb 12, 2026

On February 12, 2026 our family lost our beloved Husband, Dad, and PawPaw (Grand Daddy). James C. (Chris) Smith Jr. was born to James C. Smith and Mildred Smith who both preceded him in death, along with his sister's Pat and Diana.

He is survived by His loving and devoted Wife of 46 years, Betty Anne Smith, children, James C. Smith...

Felton Sandling

Felton Sandling

Feb 10, 2026

Bodie Felton Sandling Jr., 80, of Greensboro, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Felton was born on September 6, 1945, in Durham, North Carolina to Bodie Felton Sandling Sr. and Dorothy Clements Pollard. The oldest of four, he was a happy and mischievous kid who took great pride in...

Madeleine Doris Therrien

Madeleine Doris Therrien

Feb 5, 2026

Madeleine Doris Therrien, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Mrs. Therrien was born on May 10th, 1939, in Magog, Canada to the late Wilfred and Bertha Poulin. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Therrien. Survivors include her sons Rene Therrien (Cynthia) of Hallandale Beach, Florida and Robert Therrien (Michelle) of Bishop, Georgia; grandchildren, Theresa...

Frederick Charles Wiegert

Frederick Charles Wiegert

Feb 3, 2026

Frederick C. Wiegert, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Athens, Georgia, following an unexpected hemorrhagic stroke two days earlier.

Fred was born on February 13, 1937, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, the son of Frederick H. and Johanna H. (Tegge) Wiegert, and grew up on the family farm in Town Cato. “Fritz” (as he was known to family)...

David Willie Dilbeck

David Willie Dilbeck

Jan 15, 2026

David Willie Dilbeck, known affectionately as Big D to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away at his residence in Monroe, Georgia on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Born in Atlanta in 1957, he spent the majority of his life in Georgia, but also lived for a short time in Vero Beach, Florida, where his father was a foreman at an orange grove....

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