All Obituaries

Bradford George Brown was born the son of James and Almeda Brown on July 11, 1950. Affectionately known as Brad; he was without a doubt his dad’s favorite. He was born and reared in the red clay hills of Athens, Georgia. He was a 1968 honors graduate of Burney Harris High School. After high school, he attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, graduating with honors in 1972. He continued this path of excellence as he moved forth to become the first Black chief resident at the...

Carrie Louise Moss Yarbrough was born in Jewell, Georgia on March 10, 1959, to the late Alvin & Mable Hill Moss, Jr. She met and married Hubert Yarbrough on December 11, 2004. She entered Heaven's Gates on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Carrie was a consummate mother, wife, and grandmother. She graduated from Warrenton County High School in 1977. Professionally, she was a Certified Food Service Supervisor for the Department of Corrections. She was also gainfully employed at Central State...

Donald Gilliam was born on January 16, 1962 in Warren County to the late Edith Hill and Kenneth Cheeley.. He received his education from Warren County School System. Donald was employed by Pullium Lumber Company until his health failed.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Gilliam; his mother, Edith Hill; stepfather, Willie Hill; father, Kenneth Cheeley; and brother, Mario Cheeley; stepmother, Ann Cheeley. Donald leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife, Marian...

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning”                                                                                                       Psalms 30:5 Ida Lou Benton, affectionately known as...

On Friday, June 3, 2022, Sis. Jessie Mae Nelson (Sister) entered into rest. Sis. Jessie Mae Nelson was born one of a set of twins on April 24, 1933, along with twin brother Jessie Lee Tucker. She was joined in matrimony to Mr. Bubba Nelson, Jr. in June of 1954. She became a member of William Grove Baptist Church at a young age. Sis. Nelson had been employed as a CNA for more than 30 years before her retirement. After her retirement, she made herself available to her community. She became...

Memorial service for Brenda Palmer of Atlanta, GA. will be Saturday, June 11, 2022, 1:00 PM at Adrick Alexander Chapel, Sparta, GA. www.dawsonsmortuary.com Services entrusted to Dawson’s Mortuary ~98 Hopgood St. Warrenton, GA  

Mr. Ty’ree Ry’monn Warthen was born on Wednesday, September 25, 1991, in Milledgeville Georgia. to Mr. Tyrone Warthen and Ms. Sheila Renee Grable. He departed his early life on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the tender age of 30. Ty’Ree received his foundation for his education by attending the Hancock Central High School in Sparta Georgia. He joined the Sandy Runn AME Church at the early age and sung in the choir and had a passion for God.  He furthered his education at...

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our...

Our family chain has been broken once again. On Sunday, May 29, 2022, our loved one Antonio Tanksley was called home to rest. Antonio was born on October 20, 1972, to the late Mrs. Maggie Tanksley and the late Sampson Brinkley. He attended the Warren County School System. He was a forklift driver supervisor for Timbermen Corporation. He loved his job. He always told us that the place could not run without him. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Ree Tanksley; father, Sampson...

Henry James Davis was born on March 6, 1951, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Lillie Harper Davis. Henry accepted Christ at an early age and joined Powell Grove Baptist. Henry was a hard worker and had many jobs in his lifetime. Henry worked at Sparta Trailer Plant, Griffin Pipe Co. in Milledgeville, GA, Georgia Power (Harlee Branch) in Milledgeville, GA, C. T. Harris in Sandersville, GA, Choo Choo Building Supply in Milledgeville, GA, and Sparta Healthcare in Sparta, GA, Georgia Pacific...