All Obituaries

Calvin Bernard Williams of Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away on September 25, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Decatur, Georgia.  He was the son of Leila Gorley Williams and the late Ezekiel Williams. Calvin was born in Eatonton, Georgia on June 22, 1959.    He attended the local schools where he enjoyed playing football and drawing.  Calvin wanted to attend art school.  From an early age, he was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church where he attended Sunday school, sang...

      Mrs. Doris Holt Reid, daughter of the late Bennie Holt, Sr. and Ellen Holt, was born January 22,1958, in Eatonton, GA.  She was a devoted and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, family member, teacher, and friend. Mrs. Doris Reid peacefully departed from the earth’s classroom to embrace eternal life on September 1, 2023.       Mrs. Doris Reid was born, raised, and resided in Eatonton, GA, for the entirety of her life.  She was a...

On Tuesday May 16, 2023, God sent his angels and picked flowers from all over the world.  When they reached Stockbridge, Georgia, there was a flower that God wanted them to pick.  They went to Piedmont Henry Hospital and picked the flower known as Travis Lee Ford.  Travis simply closed his eyes and went to his heavenly resting place. Travis, the seventh of seven children, was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 11, 1960 to Miss Susie Lee Ford. He was educated in Eatonton,...

Polly Ann James was born on October 7, 1939, in Eatonton, Georgia to the parentage of Emma Lillie James and Steve Humphries who both preceded her in death. Our beloved Polly departed this earthly life on March 23, 2023.  Polly received her education in Putnam County at Butler Baker School. She was a faithful servant and dedicated User of Free Gift Baptist Church until her health begin to decline. Polly loved her family and church with all her heart. Polly had a great love for flowers...

Jennifer Denise Neal was born on May 11,1970 in Greensboro, Georgia to James Calvin Neal and Fannie Brown Neal. She accepted Christ into her life at a very early age was baptized and became a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Jennifer enjoyed spending time with her many cousins and friends while growing up in Greensboro. One of her favorite games to play was UNO. She liked to shoot hoops on her basketball court in her backyard. She also liked to travel to Atlanta and go to Six Flags...

Ms. Colleen Grimes of 125 Nicks Way, passed away on December 15, 2022, at the Augusta University Hospital, August, Georgia.  She was the daughter of Rodger Ford and Delores Collette Ford.   Service of Remembrance were Entrusted to Putnam Memorial Funeral Home, 105 Agnes Street, Eatonton, Georgia 31024; Business (706) 484-2522, Cell (404) 803-0852; Harry C. Stafford, Funeral Director; Website: putnammemorialfh.com.  The funeral home promotes the CDC guidelines. ...

Ms. Teresa Waller Stephens who was born March 15, 1973, to the parentage of the late Mr. Rudolph and Mrs. Annie Kate Waller passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022.  She has now gained her heavenly wings. Teresa, affectionately known to all as “T” was a 1991 graduate of Putnam County High School.  Upon graduating she began her journey as a passionate caregiver by becoming employed with the Eatonton Early Childhood Development Center.  There, she touched the...

MRS. BERNICE DUNN, daughter of Mrs. Rosa Mae Farley and the late Mr. Walter Farley was born July 27, 1958, in Eatonton, Georgia.  On October 26, 2022, the Lord visited her home assuring Bernice that the battle had been fought and the victory was won. She became a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Eatonton at a young age. Bernice received her education in the Putnam County School System and graduated with the Class of 1977. In 1988, Bernice was joined in Holy Matrimony to...

  Mr. Calvin Beasley, 60, son of the late Mr. Joe Willis and Mrs. Willie Mae Beasley, passed away at the Putnam General Hospital on Friday, October 21, 2022.  He was born on July 19, 1962, in Baldwin County. He graduated with the Class of 1980 from Putnam County High School. He worked for Putnam General Hospital for many, many years and at the Eatonton Rehabilitation Center for many years.  He received Christ as his Savior at New Life Christian Outreach Center. Calvin loved...

Charlie Lee Griffin of Eatonton, Georgia passed away on October 5, 2022. He was the son of the late Georgia Lee Griffin Clemons and Mitchell Little who both preceded him in death. He was born February 19, 1955, in Putnam County, Georgia.   In addition to his parents, two siblings preceded him in death: Daisy Jones and Ricky Clemons. Charlie attended the Putnam County Schools and worked as a milker on Mr. Thomas Howard dairy farm. Charlie leaves to cherish fond memories three sisters:...