2024 MEMORIALS
Mr. James Taylor “Jay” Boswell, Jr.
James Taylor Boswell, Jr. (Jay) passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his friends and family, on December 7, 2024, at the age of 54. He was born on July 26, 1970, to Elizabeth Pollock Boswell and James Taylor Boswell.
Jay graduated from Athens Academy in 1988 and went on to attend The University of Georgia, where he was a proud member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Many of his most cherished and lifelong friendships were formed during his time at SAE. It was at UGA that Jay met the love of his life, Doree Dobbs, and they were married on April 5, 1997…
Mr. Michael Zachary “Zach” Willis
Michael Zachary “Zach” Willis was born July 13, 1970 in Decatur, Georgia. He embraced life with an open heart, his children being his greatest joy. Zach found pleasure in hunting, fishing and anything pertaining to nature and the outdoors. He was always ready for an adventure and a good laugh, loved animals, and watching and feeding his birds. Zach graduated from Lithonia High School where he played sports and was on the swim team. After graduating, he attended DeKalb Technical School…
Mr. Robert Chandler Ellis
Robert Chandler Ellis, 83, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Elanor Personal Care Home in Winder. Robert was born March 21, 1941, and was the son of Molene and Leon Ellis. He was born in Savannah, Georgia but raised on a family farm with his brother Lee in Hull, Georgia and attended Commerce High School. After high school, Robert earned both a bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Georgia and then embarked on a lengthy career in education…
Dr. John Anthony Vance
John Anthony Vance, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on September 30, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia at the age of 77. John quietly and bravely fought Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) for the past 6 months….
