OBITUARY LISTING

Aug 17, 2024

Sister Yumeka Nicole Guy, better known as “Nikki”, was born October 29, 1974, in Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, to Shereyl Guy and Tyrone Swarn. Nikki received her education in the Decatur County Public School System, attending Bainbridge High School with the Class of 1995. A jovial, sweet spirit, she was loved not only by her family, but by the entire...

Aug 9, 2024

Mr. Charles Edward Jeffery Sr. passed away peacefully at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia, on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was born April 7, 1934, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Reverend H. B. Jeffery and Bertha Lee Johnson Jeffery.

Charles became a member of First African Missionary Baptist Church in West Bainbridge at an early age, where he served...

Jul 23, 2024

Evelyn Bell White was born on August 22,1943, in Donalsonville, Georgia. She was the eldest daughter born to Capus and Maple Jackson Bell. Evelyn gave her life to CHRIST at an early age and was an active member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church for many years.  She graduated from Seminole County Training School in 1961. 

She worked for the Seminole County...

Jul 14, 2024

Jeffrey B. Little, better known as “Preacher”, was born May 7, 1962, in Bainbridge, Georgia. His parents were the late Mr. Mack and Mrs. Eddie Mae Little.

He accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR at an early age in his life. Jeffrey was educated in the Decatur County School System. He went on to attend Job Corps in Albany, Georgia.

He was known...

Jun 29, 2024

Michael Anthony Peterson, 59, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away on June 29, 2024, of natural causes in his home. He was born on May 27, 1965, in Bainbridge to Robert and Betty Peterson.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his family. He will truly be missed by them.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James Bernard Peterson.

Michael is...

Jun 22, 2024

Mr. Robert Clary, born October 3, 1926, in Fowlstown, Georgia, was the last child birthed to the late Mr. Ruben and Mrs. Febby Clary. His eight siblings–Ike Clary, George Clary, Willie Clary, Lester Clary, Chester Clary, Ruby Lee Hill, Nettie Lee Jackson, and Ida Mae Hill–preceded him in death.

Mr. Robert was wed to the former Alver Mae Wheeler on March...

Jun 14, 2024

On March 1, 1952, Marvin Rufus Close, also known as “M. C.”, was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Mr. Jobe Close Sr. and Mrs. Bertha Close. He attended the public schools of Decatur County, Georgia. After his secondary education, Marvin became employed with the City of Bainbridge until his retirement. In his retirement, he did what he truly...

Jun 3, 2024

Ralph “Bo Pete” Walker was born Sunday, May 1, 1955, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Mr. Roscoe Walker II and Mrs. Allie Mae Walker. On the morning of Monday, June 3, 2024, GOD called his son Home. As Psalm 73:26 says, “My Flesh and My Heart Failed, but God is the Strength of My Heart and My Portion Forever”.

“Bo...

May 28, 2024

Marcus Terrell Blocker was born on December 14, 1984, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Virginia Ann Blocker Brooks and James Edward Cooper. He graduated in the Class of 2003 from Eastman High School in Eastman, Georgia, earning a high school diploma; he later went on to receive his certificate for Forklift Trade to become a certified forklift driver. After graduation, he...

May 25, 2024

Mother Florence Thomas was born April 15, 1943, in Amsterdam, Georgia, to Ms. Lucy Mae Harris and Mr. Willie Jackson.  She attended the public school system of Decatur County, Georgia.  Later in life, she met and married Mr. Walter L. Thomas, and the two lovingly nurtured and raised their family.Mother Thomas departed her earthly life on Saturday, May 25, 2024,...

May 19, 2024

Mr. James Edward Baker Jr. was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 8, 1958, to the late James Edward Baker Sr. and Dorothy Mae Baker.  He entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle, Georgia.  James was predeceased by his brothers Donnie Edward Baker, Bobby Eugene Baker and Edward Lee Baker.James...

May 6, 2024

May 1, 2024

Annie Meral Edwards Cohen Davis was born in Quitman, Brooks County, Georgia, on May 17, 1938, the daughter of the late Only and Thelma Edwards.  She was the first child of six siblings; two of whom, Leonard L. Edwards and Lillian E. Poke, preceded her in death.Annie Meral accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR at an early age, joining Nelson Chapel...

Apr 28, 2024

Tarnell J. Calloway, age 41 of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida.  He was born April 16, 1983, in Macon, Georgia, to Mrs. Gladys Harris and Mr. David Miller.Tarnell attended the public schools of Decatur County, Georgia.  He obtained his diploma online through Pacific High School.  He loved football, his favorite...

Apr 9, 2024

Just as the sun does not ask permission to shine, neither did Carolyn.  While fighting a battle with cancer, she continued to shine until GOD saw fit to bring HIS Angel Home.Carolyn Walker Stepney (better known as “Mutt”) was born November 8, 1952, in Climax, Georgia, to Roscoe Walker II, who preceded her in death, and Allie Walker.  On the...

Mar 12, 2024

Birth:                       February 11, 1953, Bainbridge, GeorgiaParents:              The Late Mary Parrish and the Late Charlie BaulkmonDemise:                  March 12, 2024, Atlanta, GeorgiaPredeceased by:   Sisters:  Elizabeth Campbell, Janice Parrish Devoe, Cynthia Baulkmon Grier and Ossie Baulkmon Clark Thompson               ...

Mar 1, 2024

The season of life for Merlene Smith began on May 8, 1941, in Quincy, Florida. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bessie Brown and Lewis Hawk.Growing up in Bainbridge, Georgia, she was educated in the Decatur County School System.  Throughout school, she was a very inquisitive student with a beaming temperament that was a ray of sunshine to...

Feb 27, 2024

Betty Loraine Newbold was born on December 27, 1935, to the late Elbert McMath and Irene Jackson Morton in Bainbridge, Georgia.As a young girl, she attended Miami-Dade County public schools.  In 1957, Ms. Newbold graduated from Miami Northwestern Senior High School (Miami, Florida).  In 1959, she received a College Diploma in Beauty Culture from Caesor’s University of Cosmetology (Miami, Florida)....

Feb 19, 2024

Today, we commemorate the passing of Sister Debbie Tynette Jones. Debbie entered Eternal Rest on February 19, 2024, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida.Born on the seventh of December in 1963, Debbie was the daughter of Charlie James and Annie Maude Jones of Bainbridge, Georgia.Debbie became a member of Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church at a young age and...

Jan 16, 2024

Margaret was born June 28, 1942, in Colquitt, Georgia, to the late Joseph B. Taylor and Susie Bell Davis Taylor.  Margaret was one of seventeen children in which fifteen preceded her in death.  She was educated in the Miller County, Georgia Public School System.  After graduation she relocated to Tampa to live with her sister Geraldine Rodgers.  She soon met...