OBITUARY LISTING
Gloria Ann Johnson
Apr 30, 2025
Gloria A. Johnson was born in Donalsonville, Georgia, on December 20, 1948. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Alfred L. Johnson and Sister Vivian H. Johnson.
She was a member of Saint John Church of Seminole County. Gloria received her education at Harper Academy in New York City, New York. She worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor at the...
John A. Stephens
Apr 25, 2025
John Arthur Stephens, born September 7, 1957, in Decatur County, Georgia, was the firstborn son of the late Albert and Bessie Mae Stephens. He enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from Bainbridge High School in 1975. Following his military service, he was employed at BASF (formerly Engelhard) for approximately 30 years.
As a youth, John was baptized at St....
Earnest Eugene Lee
Apr 12, 2025
Name: Earnest Eugene Lee
Birth: June 14, 1953, Bainbridge, Georgia
Mother: The Late Emma Lee Bouie
Education: Graduate, Hutto High School, 1973
Military Service: United States Navy,enlisted 1973, served six years
Demise: April 12, 2025, Bainbridge, Georgia
Sisters: The Late Betty Lee, The Late Senella Stevenson
Nephews: Michael Lee, Timothy Lee (Caron), Derrick Lee Jr., Carl Bouie
Niece: Carolyn Walden
Great Nephews: T. J. Lee, Michael Lee Jr.
Great Nieces:...
Anthis L. Rogers
Apr 2, 2025
Anthis Laquantin Rogers, better known as “Quint”, was born on October 8, 1994, in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was birthed to Laquantae Harrell and Giordano Rogers.
Quint accepted CHRIST at a young age and remained a faithful servant throughout his life. He was a member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church #2 and served as a Junior Usher.
He graduated Bainbridge High School...
Roy Glenn Washington
Apr 2, 2025
Roy Glenn Washington, 76, of McDonough, Georgia, triumphantly transcended this life on April 2, 2025, peacefully passing through death to eternal life, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Born on November 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Roosevelt and LouElla Washington, Roy was one of five siblings. He is survived by his brother Thomas (Gloria) Washington of...
Thomas Edward Brenton Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
Mr. Thomas Edward Brenton Sr. , also known as “Fat Thomas”
In Ecclesiastes 3:2, it states that there’s...
A Time to Be Born: Born August 6, 1936, in Bainbridge, Georgia, he was the only child of Mrs. Fannie Mae Donaldson Odom.
A Time to Die: After a courageous battle with an illness, he departed his earthly life on Friday, March 28, 2025.
A Time...
Joyce L. Johnson
Mar 16, 2025
Joyce was preceded in death by her mother Mattie Mae Hodge, father Edward Jackson, two grandkids Faith Moore and Baby Griffin, and three sisters Linda Jackson, Gwendolyn Jackson and Severly Hodges.
She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter Lesley Griffin (Tracy Anderson); two sons Mathew Jackson and Ezekiel Johnson; eight grandkids Alexa Griffin, Gabrielle Griffin, Eddie Moore Jr., Dontavious Moore,...
Reuben Wilson
Mar 3, 2025
Reuben Wilson was born February 8, 1959, in Seminole County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Willie C. and Mrs. Clissie Wilson. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, the late Ozell Graham.
Reuben departed his earthly life on Monday, March 3, 2025, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brother Willie C. Wilson Jr. and...
Santray L. Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Santray L. Davis Sr. was a fiancé, father, grandfather, cousin and friend. He was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, on November 30, 1978, to Amos Jackson and Jeanette Bryant.
He attended the Decatur County Public School System in Bainbridge and later received a degree in Culinary Arts. He started a career at Corner Stone Construction Company.
Santray found CHRIST in April 2023, when...
Willie F. Wade
Feb 16, 2025
Willie Frank Wade was born September 5, 1948, in Quincy, Florida. He was the beloved son of the late Mr. LeeThaniel Wade and Mrs. Bessie Brown Wade. He was 76 years old.
Willie, affectionately known as “Goat”, was educated in the Decatur County Public School System. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the U. S. Army (1961-1970); he was...
Frank "Buddy" Manuel Jr.
Feb 14, 2025
Mr. Frank L. Manuel Jr. was born on December 6, 1959, in Decatur County, Georgia, to the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Bennie Mae Manuel. He departed his earthly life on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia.
At an early age, Frank accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR and became a member of Nelson Chapel African Methodist...
Ruby L. Samuel
Feb 9, 2025
Ruby Lee Samuel was born on January 16, 1939, in Vidalia, Georgia, to the late Tillie May Vann. She was educated in the Decatur County School System.
Early in life, she met Ozell Samuel, and the two were joined in Holy Matrimony. To their union were born eight children.
A longtime faithful servant of THE LORD, she had a zest for life....
Virginia Edwards
Feb 6, 2025
Virginia Edwards, affectionately known as “Sam”, was born December 8, 1952, to the late Namion and Agnes Edwards of Bainbridge, Georgia. She was a lifelong resident of Bainbridge. Virginia accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR. She was a member of Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church of Fowlstown, Georgia.
Sam departed her earthly life on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital...
Aretha Willis Davis
Jan 27, 2025
A Time to Be Born: Aretha Willis Davis, affectionately known as “Retha”, was born August 19, 1932, in Blakely, Georgia. She was the daughter of Mr. Coleman and Mrs. Earie Mae Willis Sr.
A Time to Live: Mother Davis accepted CHRIST as her personal LORD And SAVIOR at an early age, joining Saint Maryland Missionary Baptist Church in Early County, Georgia....
Richard A. Rollins Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Richard Allen Rollins Jr. was born on April 29, 1970, in Albany, Georgia, to Mr. Richard Allen Rollins Sr. and Mrs. Mildred Screen-Rollins. From a young age, he was nurtured in a loving Christian home where faith, kindness and compassion were the cornerstones of his upbringing. Richard was a radiant light in our lives, known for his infectious smile. He...
Rossie Robinson
Jan 23, 2025
Mrs. Rossie Lee Robinson-Johnson was born June 26, 1931, in Colquitt, Georgia, to the late Mr. Buster and Mrs. Elnora Haire Robinson. She was the third child and was preceded in death by her sisters, brothers and their spouses: Ms. Darnella “Chuck” Robinson, Mr. Robert B. Harrell (Trudy), Mr. Ransom Jackson (Delores), Mr. Johnny Robinson (Vera), and Mrs. Inell Robinson...
Sharon Lynette Garland
Jan 17, 2025
Sister Sharon Lynette Garland was born on December 23, 1966, in Quincy, Florida, to her loving parents, Mr. Willie Ray and Mrs. Annie Grace Carter. Having received her education through the public school system of Decatur County, Georgia, she attended Bainbridge High School.
“Shelly”, as she was affectionately known by her family, was a private person. Most of her time was...
Tony A. Reese
Jan 15, 2025
Tony Alexander Reese was born on February 2, 1971, in Miami, Florida, to Dorothy Reese Brown and Willie Sharp. He departed his earthly life on January 15, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, being the eldest of five.
He received his education at West Dunbar Elementary, Dunbar Elementary, Robert E. Lee Jr. High, Hutto Jr. High and Bainbridge High School. He worked for...


