The Obituary Section

Janet "Ga Ga" Patricia Smollen

Zebulon, Georgia

February 9, 2026

Janet Patricia Smollen devoted wife mother grandmother greatgrandmother and faithful servant of Jehovah passed away on February 10 2026 at the age of 77. Born on May 29 1948 in Lewiston Maine Janet lived a life defined by hard work deep faith and unwavering love for others. For many years she owned and operated her own daycare caring for countless children in her community. To many families she was more than a caregivershe was lovingly known as GaGa a trusted and cherished presence in their lives. Through her dedication and kindness she touched generations and left behind a lasting legacy of compassion and service. Janet was a devoted servant of Jehovah and remained faithful to Him until the very end witnessing to her doctors as long as she had a voice. Her faith guided her through lifes joys and challenges providing strength during difficult times and gratitude during moments of…

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Jr. Jeffrey Wade Janney

Zebulon, Georgia

Mr. Jeffrey Wade Janney Jr. age 36 of Meansville took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven on February 10 2026. He was welcomed into Heaven by his father Jeffrey Wade Janney Sr. grandfather Ronald Macleod Byrd grandmother Jerry Janney grandfather William Gardner greatgrandparents Pauline and Hugh Bishop Cecil and Fred Walker Molly Macleod Byrd and cousin William Maddox. Jeffrey spent his early years in Meansville and attended Pike County Schools and Flint River Academy. He later moved with his family to Gatlinburg Tennessee where he graduated from GatlinburgPittman High School. While in school Jeffrey played football and ran track. He was a defensive back and earned the nicknamed Assassin because he was fast and was a great tackler. After high school Jeffrey attended Gordon College in Barnesville where he earned his associate degree in Art before transferring to Kennesaw State University. Following graduation Jeffrey enlisted…

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Holly Elizabeth Lopez Milnes

Zebulon, Georgia

Holly Elizabeth Lopez Milnes beloved wife mother grandmother and friend was born on December 23 1958 in San Jose California. She found eternal peace on February 5 2026 in Barnesville Georgia surrounded by the life she had long dreamed of. Holly dedicated more than 26 years of service as a 911 dispatcher at NASA Ames Research Center where her calm presence and compassion helped so many people during moments of crisis. She graduated from Mission High School in Fremont California and also attended Washington High School. A devoted mother and loving wife Hollys greatest joy was her family. She was deeply social made friends easily and cherished time spent with loved ones. Her passions included animals and community involvement. She proudly served on the board of Fremont National Youth Baseball and enjoyed searching for treasures at garage sales and antique stores. Later in life Hollys longtime dream came true when…

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