All Obituaries

Mrs. Betsy Elder Leverett, age 72, of Alamo, GA, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to the late Ruth Lee Elder on October 10, 1951, in Ashburn, GA.  She was a retired real estate agent from a firm in Winter Haven, FL, and a graduate of Turner County High School. Mrs. Leverett was preceded in death by her mother and brother, Mark Elder.  She is survived by her husband: Jerry Thomas Leverett Sr.; children: Jerry...

James Freeman Turner, age 79, of Glenwood, GA, passed away at his home Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Towns Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.     Mr. Turner was born July 6, 1944, to the late Lester and Bessie Evans Turner in Wheeler County.  He worked for many years logging and always enjoyed spending time in the woods.  He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and most of all, spending time...

Mr. William Wyndall “Sparky” Smith, age 74, of Alamo, GA, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 16, 2024.  He was born September 8, 1949, in McRae, GA, to the late Herman Chester Smith and Mary Housend Sellers.  Mr. Smith served in the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Navy.  He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed watching NASCAR, hunting, and fishing.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.   Mr. Smith is...

Mr. Paul Junior Jackson, age 91, of Alamo, GA, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 28, 2024, after a brief illness. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Towns Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  A service in celebration of his life will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Snowhill Community Church, with interment following in the church cemetery. Mr. Jackson was born February 14, 1932, in Wheeler County to the late Asa and Lula Mercer...

Mr. Thomas “Gene” Eugene Hart passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the age of 70. Gene was born on January 6, 1954.  He married the love of his life, Margaret Anne Johnson Hart, in September of 1984.  Their son James Hollis was born a year later.  Gene was always active in his community.  He served as a Trustee of Tulip Street and East End United Methodist Churches, and Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop...

Mr. William Ray Kinchen, age 77, of Alamo, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024.  He was the son of the late Wiley and Francis Thomas Kinchen.  Mr. William was a retired airline agent and spent the majority of his retired years working at the Wheeler County Library where his kind smile and helpful disposition were always a pleasure to encounter.  A memorial service will be held at Towns Funeral Home, on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 2:00 P.M.  Mr. William...

John Freeman Stinson Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home in Lumber City, GA. He was the son of William Coney and Olivia Wyatt Stinson, born on October 20, 1945, in Laurens County, GA. He became a resident of Shiloh Community, Wheeler County, in 1957. Mr. Johnny and his wife of 56 years, Sherry, made their home, raised their sons, and became a special part of this loving community. He was a longtime member of Sardis Baptist Church. In 1981, the couple opened...

Joyce T Anderson August 14, 1934 – November 5, 2023 Sunday, November 5, 2023, Joyce (Joy) Miriam Towns Anderson, loving wife (husband James Charles Anderson, deceased), mother of 4 daughters, grandmother of 8, and great-grandmother of 18, passed away at the age of 89, in Boerne, TX. She grew up in Glenwood, GA, and resided in Stockbridge, GA and McDonough, GA for many decades before recently moving to Boerne, TX to live with her daughter, Lynn, & granddaughter, Kristy and her...

Drevin Kayhle Hayes, age 14, of Alamo, GA, passed away on October 9, 2023. He was the son of Mike and Beverly Hayes of Alamo and was born August 17, 2009, in Dublin, GA. Drevin was a 9th-grade student at Wheeler County High School, where he was very active and involved in school organizations. He was a member of FCA, FBLA, and FFA, and he was on the high school baseball team. Playing baseball was his favorite thing to do—his passion—and he was so excited to finally be a part...

Mr. William Ernest “Bill” Cook, Sr., age 80, of Thomaston, died Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Upson Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. Cook will be held Monday, October 2, at 2:00 PM, at Thomaston First Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan McPherson and Rev. Ted Kandler officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 3, at 2:00 PM, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Wheeler County, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening, October 1,...