Death Notices

Mrs. Ruby Estelle Pasley Pitts, age 101, of Meansville, passed away November 18, 2016, at her home.  She was born in the Crest Community of Upson County to the late Southern Preston Pasley and Lorena Wesley Brown Pasley. At the age of 14, she became a member of Mt. Gap Church. She was very active in church activities and with the help of other ladies, she started the “Bridge the Gap” Senior Ministry. She enjoyed sewing, reading and writing.  She was known for her beautiful quilts which she generously gave to her family and friends. Mrs. Pitts was always hospitable and enjoyed cooking for people in her home and her community. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. [Full Story »] 

Edward "Ty" Griffin was called to heaven on November 16, 2016. He was born in Barnesville, GA on April 18, 1959, to Edward and Carol Griffin. The oldest of four children, he was raised in Barnesville, GA. Upon graduation from Barnesville Academy, he attended Gordon State College. He later attended the University of Georgia, where he received a degree in Business and became a life-long Bulldog fan. He married the love of his life, Lisa Rene’ Griffin on May 13, 1995. [Full Story »] 

Mr. James Lewis “J.L.” Gantt, age 65, of Barnesville, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence. A native of Chamblee, GA, he was the son of the late Mr. Henry Perry Gantt and the late Mrs. Mary Lucille Dinsmore Gantt. Mr. Gantt was Retired as a Master Carpenter, and was very talented with woodworking. A true outdoorsman, he loved hunting and fishing, Drag Racing, and his Georgia Bulldogs. [Full Story »] 

Mr. Rex Johnson Yerkes, age 88, of Meansville, passed away November 12, 2016, at Upson Regional Medical Center. He was born in Vinton, Iowa, son of the late John William Yerkes and Geraldine Johnson Yerkes.  Rex was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was stationed at Ft. Gillem in Forest Park.  It was there that he met his wife, Dorothy. He was a life-long farmer, mainly row cropping, cattle, pigs, and chickens. While living in Iowa, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge.  After moving to Meansville, he continued to farm. In 1965, Rex worked for a short time at Langford’s Pecan Shop in Meansville. He was a long-time member of Fincher Methodist Church where he served as trustee and was active in the men’s groups. Rex was currently a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church. He was a volunteer with the Meansville Fire Department, and a member of the American Legion Post #197. [Full Story »] 

Mr. David Samuel “Coach D” Hunnicutt, age 59, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his residence.  Mr. Hunnicutt is the son of the late Mr. Robert Allen Hunnicutt, and Mrs. Zenoda Olene Elrod Hunnicutt. Mr. Hunnicutt was disabled, having previously worked at the Home Depot Distribution Center. Mr. Hunnicutt attended the Barnesville First Assembly of God. He loved sports and was a big Georgia Dawg fan; he earned his nickname, “Coach D”, after coaching softball for many years. In later years he also assisted Joe Head in coaching. He was a mentor to many kids and he truly loved both the kids and the game.   [Full Story »]