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Obituaries for Week of August 3

BELVA BECKNER
Belva “Bunny” King Beckner, 96, of Red House, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2023, at home.
Bunny is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Mr. Andrew “Andy” Beckner; sisters Ethel Bonnett and Elsie Finney; brothers Perry, Doyle, Thomas, and Herbert King; and grandson Caleb Beckner.
Left to cherish her memory are daughter Janet Beckner Hanna and husband Cecil; three sons Michael Beckner and wife Anna, Richard Beckner and wife Angie, and Roger Beckner and wife Gina; brother Thomas “Tom” King; sister Wanda Wallace; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great grandchild on the way.
Bunny enjoyed sewing, anything outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends. She loved her church Riverside Baptist Church where she attended for 70+ years.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Belva “Bunny” Beckner will be 11:00 AM Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Hanna officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

NICHOLAS SCOTT BUCK
Nicholas Scott Buck, 45, of Leon, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 following a sudden illness. He was a 17-year employee of Bullock Construction where he worked as an equipment operator. Nick loved to fish and play his guitar. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Born April 6, 1978 he was the son of James Denver Buck and Beverly Kay Buck.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife, Tabitha Buck; sons, Tyler Wade Buck and Brayden Scott Buck both of Leon, along with his granddaughter, Chloe Isabella Buck.
A memorial service will be held at a future date.