Obituaries

M. W. Lee Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Arthur L. "Snack" "Punk" Atkinson on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Mr. Atkinson was born on Sunday, September 27, 1987. Funeral arrangements are pending and…

Mr. Exavier B. "Pokey" Tucker, 56, of West Point, Georgia, returned to the arms of the Lord on July 25, 2026 at the Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, Georgia. Exavier Bernard Tucker, “Pokey” as known to…

Ms. Raycine "Mama Ray" Hargett, 78, of West Point, Georgia, returned to the arms of the Lord on July 24, 2026 at the Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, Georgia. Raycine Coleman Hargett was born January…

M. W. Lee Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Mr. George "Boot" Melton, Jr. , 92, of Lanett, Alabama, who transitioned on Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Melton was born on April 14, 1934.…

Christopher Arthur LeFrederick Traylor was born on August 7, 1985 in LaGrange, Georgia. After a five-year battle with a rare form of cancer, He departed this life on July 14, 2026 at Wellstar West Georgia Hospice,…

Mr. Jarontae “Maxx” Gates, 29, of Charleston, South Carolina, formerly of Lanett, Alabama, returned to the arms of the Lord on July 5, 2026. Ja’Rontae Antonia Gates, the son of DeMonica (Terry) Frazier and James…

Ms. Charnesia "CoKo" Buckner, 37, of West Point, Georgia, returned to the arms of the Lord on June 30, 2026 at Wellstar Kennestone Medical Center, Marietta, Georgia. When you were born, you cried and the world…

Ms. Clemmie Terry Jones, 103, of Lanett, Alabama, gained her wings into eternal rest at EAMC-Opelika, Opelika, Alabama on June 21, 2026. PUBLIC VIEWINGFRIDAY, JUNE 26, 20262:00 – 6:00 P. M. M. W. LEE MORTUARY1304 EAST…

Ms. Patricia "Neicy" Hughley (69) of Valley, Alabama, gained her wings into eternal rest at EAMC-Opelika, Opelika, Alabama on June 4, 2026. With deep love and cherished memories, we celebrate the life and legacy of…

Ms. Gloria Fearn (74) of Valley, Alabama, gained her wings into eternal rest at EAMC Lanier, Valley, Alabama on June 3, 2026. At the family’s request, there will not be a Public Viewing. Ms. Fearn will lie in state at…

Mr. Jim E. Billingslea (95) of Lanett, Alabama, gained his wings into eternal rest, at his residence on June 2, 2026 Mr. Jim Earnest Billingslea, the son of the late Amos and Betsy Bonner Billingslea, was born on July…