Ed Hunt, 55 of Madison, died September 15, 2012.He was the son of the late Donald and Virginia Medley Hunt of Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born February 7, 1957. He died surrounded by his family. Mr. Hunt was the owner of Southern Sales Associates.
Mr. Hunt is survived by two children, Scott Hunt and Fawn and Ashley White and Cliff; a sister Kim Kriegler and Dave and a brother Bill Hunt; grandchildren Kaylah and Kloey Hunt and Emma and Edward White; two nieces Stefanie and Jessie Patterson. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Dale Hunt.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Morgan County Humane Society.
A. E. Carter Funeral Home had care of arrangements.

Printed in the September 20, 2012 edition

Howard Ernest " Sammy" Tucker, 88, died September 16, 2012.
Born in Winterville, he was the son of the late Lonnie Mell and Susie Casey Tucker and was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Lord Tucker. Mr. Tucker was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He was a longtime member of Hull Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon.  He was retired from John Deere. 
Survivors include his children, Joyce (Ed) Nelms, Peggy (Roger) Thrasher, Buddy (Faye) Tucker and Barbara (David) Berrong; brothers, Johnny Tucker and Billy (Catherine) Tucker; grandchildren, Jan Bales, Phil Thrasher, Robbie Nelms, Michael Nelms, Marty Tucker, Sonya Davis, Dwayne Berrong and Don Berrong; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were Wednesday, September 19, at 11 a.m. at Hull Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Crowe officiating.  Interment was in Collier Baptist Church Cemetery.
Grandsons served as pallbearers,  Granddaughters served as honorary pallbearers.
The family received friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m.
Lord and Stephens, EAST was in charge of arrangements. 

Printed in the September 20, 2012 edition

A graveside memorial service for infant baby boy Austin Blake McDaniel was held at Huff Cemetery in Watkinsville at 11a.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 with the Rev. Wayne Wills officiating. He was born at 10:50 p.m. on September 14, 2012 and also entered into rest on September14.
He is survived by his mother Misty Elaine McDaniel of Madison, his father Johnathan Jay of Dahlonega, a brother Matthew Norris and a sister Hannah McDaniel; his maternal grandparents are Rebecca and Jimmy McDaniel, all of Madison, paternal grandparents Linda Jay and the late William Waldrop of Dahlonega and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins.
He will be missed and loved by all.
Rest in peace Austin Blake.

Printed in the September 20, 2012 edition

James Harper, 69, of Madison, died on September 13, 2012 at his home. He was the son of the late Carl and Annie Belle Vaughn Harper. He was born on December 9, 1942 in Eatonton. Mr. Harper was married to Peggy Estes Grubbs. He was self-employed as a grading contractor.
Mr. Harper is survived by his wife, Peggy, and children: Tracey Harper, Brandon Grubbs and Gayle, Clint Grubbs and Christy Brown and Sonny. He leaves nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Harper's surviving sisters are Eva Winslett, Ida Mae Ramsey, Vera Cranford, and Maebelle Batchelor. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lottie Chalker, Charles Harper, Mary Chapman, Myrtle Lawrence and Francie Bloodworth.
The family received friends on Saturday, September 15, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. A graveside service followed at 1:30 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Brownwood Baptist Church.
A. E. Carter Funeral Home had care of arrangements.

Printed in the September 20, 2012 edition

Robert Walton Busby, 80, "Bob" and Norma Ruth Whitney Busby, 79, passed away this week and will be together and comfort each other in heaven as they did on earth. Bob died Tuesday, September 4, 2012, unexpectedly and Norma passed away September 6, 2012.  They were the light of each other's lives and would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in December.  A private graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Monday. The family  visited with friends in the Family Life Center at Salem United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Monday, September 10.  Bob and Norma were devoted to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their survivors include four children, Susan Busby Thornton (Patrick), Robert Wesley Busby (Jill), Lou Anne Busby Whitten (J.W.), and Nina Ruth Busby Henderson (Joe); nine grandchildren, Mary Margaret Gunn, Walton Alexander Whitten, James Levi Whitten, Tanya Marie Henderson Kitchens, William Jacob Henderson, Andrew Joseph Henderson, Jon-Patrick Thornton, Amanda Ruth Thornton, and Marina Grace Busby; five great-grandchildren, Alana Tave Gunn, Cedric Isaiah Gunn, Jonah Davis Gunn, and Gavin Bryce Kitchens.  Victoria Grace Henderson preceded her great-grandparents in death.
Bob was born and reared in the East Point area of Atlanta. He and Norma met in high school and while it took Norma (in cahoots with Bob's mother) a little manipulation to gain her first date with Bob, they became inseparable and married shortly thereafter. Norma often commented that after 60 years together, she would still get a tingle when Bob walked into the room. Bob fell in love with Norma's sweet smile, beautiful blue eyes and dimples. Their love for each other was a shining example to their family, friends and everyone who knew them. 

John Whitner Simpson passed away suddenly on September 2, 2012. He was 86. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Richard F. Simpson and Martha Whitner Simpson. Also preceding him was his beloved wife of 59 years, Betty Knight Simpson.  He leaves behind his children, Martha Simpson Christensen of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and John Michael Simpson and wife, Angie, of Rome. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Kathryn Christensen Hockstein, Daniel Lee Simpson, Megan Elizabeth Christensen, Stephanie Marie Simpson, and Matthew Holden Simpson. 
John Simpson was the son of a Presbyterian minister who lived a life of integrity and faith. He was a loving husband and dedicated father. He served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946, then graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Engineering. He was a devoted employee of the Georgia Power Company for 35 years, and after retirement, he maintained an active lifestyle traveling with Betty, gardening, and enjoying social events with friends. He brought great beauty into the world through his hobby of propagating camellias and rhododendrons. His children and grandchildren are ever grateful for his kindness, his positive influence, and his shining examples of honesty, diligence, and perseverance. He will be so deeply missed. 
A private memorial service will be held at the Georgia National Cemetery on Friday, September 14. Dr. Steve Huntley will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Simpson's name to the American Cancer Society.  Arrangements by H. M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel.

Printed in the September 13 edition.