George Hubert Allen, age 80, passed away on April 18, 2026. He was born and raised in Gainesville, Georgia to the late George Hubert Allen Sr. and late Hazel Allison Allen. George graduated from Gainesville High School in 1963 then went on to attend Auburn University where he graduated in 1969 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He began working for Georgia Power in the Civil Engineering Department and acquired his Professional Engineering License in Civil Engineering. After retiring in ...

Lowell France Lightsey passed away on April 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is also preceded in death by his wife Sue Lightsey, two sons Anthany Lightsey, and Eric Lightsey. Lowell was a devoted Christian man whose life was guided by a strong and steady faith. He began each day reading his Bible, finding strength and peace in God’s word. His faith was not only something he believed in, but something he lived out daily through his kindness, generosity, and care for ...

Ernest Eugene Craine, age 81 passed away on April 12, 2026. Ernest was born February 15, 1945 in Highlands, North Carolina to the late Phillip Craine and late Carrie (Henry) Craine. A proud graduate of Highlands High School, Class of 1964, Ernest carried a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility throughout his life. He spent many years employed with Vulcan Materials as a skilled crane operator. Ernest had a deep appreciation for the outdoors, especially enjoying fishing and hunting, ...

Jane Lansing Derrick, age 99 of Clayton, Georgia passed away on April 2, 2026 in Tiger, Georgia. Jane was born June 14, 1926 in Magnolia, Mississippi to the late George Edward Lansing and the late Mary Houston Sugg Lansing. Jane was a dedicated and compassionate woman who devoted much of her life to caring for others. She graduated high school in Magnolia, Mississippi, before continuing her education in nursing at Louisiana State University for two years. Her career in healthcare included ...

Lillian Joyce Anglin Peavey, age 93, of Sky Valley, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Carlton Anglin and Lillian Doris Pollette Anglin; her beloved husband, James Kinney Peavey Jr; and three siblings. Joyce was a truly gracious lady who lived a life full of grace, kindness, and purpose. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville and ...

Dock “Voughn” Gipson, age 81, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026.  Voughn Gipson was born on March 15, 1945, in Clayton, Georgia, to the late Dock Dial Gipson and the late Ruth Manley Gipson. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose steady presence, quiet strength, and unwavering love for his family left a lasting mark on all who knew him. He lived a life defined not by words, but by actions: showing up, working hard, and ...

John Edward McClain, age 60 of Tiger passed away in Gainesville, Georgia on March 21, 2026 surrounded by family. John was born the son of the late Dean Gay McClain Sr. and late Sharon Miller McClain on August 24, 1965 in Dallas, Texas. John was a dedicated and hardworking man who took great pride in running his own landscaping company, always striving to provide for others through his work. He truly loved what he did and often shared his belief that, “If you love what you do, ...

Julian Horace Taunton Jr., age 72, passed away in Clayton, Georgia on March 20, 2026. Julian was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 23, 1953 to the late Julian Horace Taunton Sr. and late Betty Gilbert Thompson. Julian was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent many years as a superintendent and project manager with Miller Electrical Contractors. He took great pride in his work and the relationships he built along the way. Julian had a deep and abiding faith, and he was passionate about ...

Sonya Isabelle Marcellino Costin, 91, of Delray Beach, FL, and Lake Burton, GA, passed away on March 19, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. Costin, her parents, Peter R. and Christine M. Marcellino, and her brothers, Patrick F. and Peter R. Marcellino. Sonya is survived by her nieces, Gianna Marcellino, Cari Marcellino, Christy Marcellino, and nephew, Patrick Marcellino, Jr. (Jennifer), as well as many loyal friends.  Sonya graduated from Seacrest High School in ...

Patrick A. Brown, 76, passed away on March 18, 2026. Born in Sanford, Florida, on July 12, 1949, he left this world in a manner that gently contrasted with the spirited way he embraced life’s adventures—peacefully at home, surrounded by the family and friends he cherished. Funeral services for Pat were held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Capital Heights Baptist Church in Tallahassee. Family receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. prior to service. Burial was at ...