Sympathy Saturday will be where I share the obituaries and my condolences for members of my family tree who passed recently. When you get to be a certain age, you begin to read the obituaries every day. As the days go by, you read about more and more of your friends and family members who have died. You compare their age to your own and get a jolt. "That could have been me."
For genealogists, checking obituaries and visiting cemeteries is as normal as breathing. I learn so much from an obituary, i.e., maiden names, parents' names; children's' and grandchildren's' names, funeral and burial locations, sometimes even a cause of death. I want to learn these things not for any purpose but to put it on the family tree for future generations to see and learn about the family that went before them. I admit, most of these relatives I have never met, but I think it is important to share that they were here on this Earth, and they were important.
So I am signed up with at least three funerals homes from Swainsboro, Vidalia, and Wrightsville to get daily notices of obituaries sent to my email. Every day, I peruse them and with the help of the family tree, figure out who is related to me and add any new information to the tree. Some weeks there are several, and some weeks there are none. This week there are two who actually passed away a few months ago as I got behind on email for while. So I may be doubling up for a several weeks.
Please join me in offering condolences to their families and holding them in the light.
George Saffole Kight
February 15, 1934 - July 11, 2026
Cochran - George S. Kight, age 92, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 6:00 A.M. in Pinewood Healthcare Center in Hawkinsville. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Mathis Funeral Home with Pastor Robbie Passmore officiating. The family will greet friends from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Mathis Funeral Home. Burial will be private in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Saffole (as he was known by most of the family), born in Kite GA. had lived in Cochran GA. since 1974. He was the son of the late George Marcus and Madeline Fortner Kight and was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Roberta Maddox Kight. He was a graduate of Kite High School and was retired after more than 33 years as an Avionics Mechanic at Warner Robins AFB. A 65-year Freemason and Past Master of Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217 he had been a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Middle Georgia for more than 38 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. One of his greatest joys was being “Poppa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His sister, Robbie (Forrest) Meeks and nephews, Forrest Colon Meeks Jr. and Daniel Marcus Meeks, preceded him in death.
Survivors include two sons, George S. (Lora) Kight Jr. and Edward O. (Kathy) Kight; two granddaughters, Christina (Jonathan) Ayers and Amanda Kight; two grandsons, Christian (Shelby) Kight and Colin Kight; two great-granddaughters, Hadleigh Ayers and Ella Kight; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Masonic Home of Georgia, 1417 Nottingham Drive, Macon, GA 31211, or online at masonichomeofgeorgia.com/donate in memory of George S. Kight.
Mathis Funeral Home has charge of the funeral arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement of Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Wrightsville Chapel.
April 4, 1967 - July 28, 2026
Peter Lynn Tapley, of Opelika, Alabama was born in Alexander City on April 4, 1967 and passed away on July 28, 2026. He was 59 years old.
Lynn is survived by his wife of 18 years, Rachelle Tapley, and his 2 children: Camden Tapley and Clayton Tapley.
He is also survived by his sister, Beth Waldrep, his brother, Matt Tapley and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. Tapley and Jeanette Tapley, his brother Kevin Tapley and his niece, Destiny Tapley.
Lynn was a devoted husband, proud father, loyal friend, and hardworking businessman whose life was defined by faithfulness, perseverance, and a deep love for his family.
Lynn dedicated 38 years of his career to D&J Enterprises, where he earned the respect of his coworkers through his strong work ethic and unwavering commitment. In 2010, alongside his wife, Rachelle, he pursued a lifelong dream by founding Lynn Tapley Trucking, LLC. What began as a shared vision, grew into a thriving business built on integrity, determination, and a genuine care for the people he served and worked alongside. Lynn poured his heart into creating something that would outlive him; a legacy measured not only by the company he built, but by the lives he touched, the relationships he formed, and the opportunities he created for others.
Above all, Lynn loved his family. He worked tirelessly to provide for those he loved and believed in giving his very best in everything he did. His strength, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and the work he loved will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy will live on through the family he cherished and the business he built with love, vision, and determination.
Services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Fredrick-Dean Funeral Home at 3:00 and will receive family and friends immediately following.
Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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