OBITUARY LISTING

Nov 8, 2022

 

Bernard Akins was born March 24, 1962, in Queens, New York to the late Lelar Akins and the late Joe Louis Close.  He departed his earthly life in Bainbridge, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the age of sixty.

He accepted CHRIST at an early age and became a faithful member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Faceville,...

Nov 1, 2022

 

Tommie J. Johnson was born November 9, 1947, in Decatur County, Georgia.  He was the son of Woodrow Johnson and Ida Pearl Levens Johnson.

He enlisted in the United States Army.  Tommie served one tour of duty in Vietnam.

He departed his earthly life on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 17, 2022

Brother Dwight Eric Haire was born to the late Sarah P. Haire and the late Ivory Lee Haire on September 4, 1970, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  “D. D.”, as he was affectionately called, accepted CHRIST at an early age and joined Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend S. E. Ealey.  There Dwight served on the...

Sep 15, 2022

 

Birth:  May 9, 1952, Climax, Georgia

Parents:  The Late Leo and Luvenia Kelly

Demise:  September 15, 2022, Bainbridge, Georgia

Predeceased by:  Willie James Murphy (Husband), Evelyn Kind (Sister), Charles E. Kelly (Brother)

Children:  Charles Murphy, Willie J. Murphy Jr., Michael Murphy

Grandchildren:  Chasalyn Burr (Justin), Chakara Murphy, and Chakil Murphy

Siblings:  Robert Kelly, Walter Kelly (Carolyn), Ruth Baulkmon (Charlie), Brenda Akins...

Aug 22, 2022

 

Today we celebrate the life of Carolyn W. Brown, a loving soft-spoken woman, who cherished her family extensively.

Carolyn was born September 15, 1942, in Bealsville, Florida.  She was the firstborn of the late Arthur and Audrey Wright.  At an early age, she received CHRIST, joining Bealsville Church of God.

Carolyn began her primary education at William Glover School...

Aug 3, 2022

Brother Charles Edward Kelly, affectionately known as “Crow”, was born October 3, 1949, in Climax, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Mr. Leo and Mrs. Luevenia Hayes Kelly.

Charles received his education in the Decatur County School System, graduating Hutto High School in Bainbridge, Georgia, with the Class of 1967.  After graduation, he attended Thomas Area Technical School...

Apr 30, 2022

Clara Arnett-Benton was born October 15, 1930, in Early County, Georgia, to the late Richard and Hattie Fudge Bell.  She was a graduate of Union Normal High School in Bainbridge, Georgia.  Also, she graduated Albany State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Tuskegee University with a Master’s Degree in Education.  She was employed for over thirty years by...

Apr 19, 2022

Sister Agnes Earnestine Baldwin was born April 5, 1925, in Colquitt, Georgia, to Mr. Calvin and Mrs. Evelyn Baldwin.  She departed this earthly life on April 19, 2022, at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia.  She attended elementary school in Miller County, Georgia, and Union Normal School in the Decatur County School System in Bainbridge, Georgia.  She went on...

Apr 15, 2022

Reverend Simmeon Bell was born February 22, 1940, in Colquitt, Georgia.  He was the son of Mr. Richard and Mrs. Hattie Fudge Bell.

After graduating Bethel High School in Colquitt, he joined the United States Air Force, where he served honorably for twenty-two years and retired as a Master Sergeant.  While serving in the Air Force, he met and married Elizabeth,...

Mar 19, 2022

Aaron R. Fillingame, age 46 of Colquitt, Georgia, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Emory Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.  He was born on October 23, 1975, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Mrs. Diane Fillingame and the late Mr. Elonzie Fillingame Sr.

He was with the Class of 1996 of Miller County High School.  Aaron had extreme talent in sports.  He...

Mar 17, 2022

Christy Denise Williams was born November 28, 1977, in Decatur County, Georgia, to Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Charlie Louise McIntee Williams.  On March 17, 2022, she transitioned to be with THE LORD.

In June 1996, Christy graduated Bainbridge High School of the Decatur County Public School System in Bainbridge, Georgia.  She joined the United States Army that same year.  She later...

Feb 28, 2022

Elbert L. Fountain was born March 5,1952, in Cyrene, Georgia.  He was the firstborn of the late Robert Fountain Sr. and Wilma I. Fountain.  His brothers Sonny, Leonard and Carlus and his sister Lucindy Fountain all preceded  him in death.

Elbert only received a small amount of education as a young child because of his disability.  Despite this obstacle, he...

Feb 3, 2022

 

Mr. Jimmy Lee Close Sr. was born in Colquitt, Georgia, in 1946.  He was the son of Henry Close and Renda Dixon.

As a young boy, Jimmy accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR and was baptized, becoming a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Bainbridge, Georgia, under the pastorship of Reverend Sam E. Ealy.  He was educated in...

Jan 29, 2022

 

Name:              Gwendolyn Martin Sheffield

Parents:            The Late Mr. James and Mrs. Allean Martin

Birth:                December 30, 1954

                          Bainbridge, Georgia

Education:        Bainbridge High School

                          Band Majorette

                          Graduate, Class of 1972

Work History:  Worked many years as Certified Nursing Assistant and Supervisor at BP Store on...

Jan 24, 2022

 

Marcus Louis Close Sr. (80), son of the late Reverend J. B. Close and Mother Ossie Mae Close, was born March 4, 1941, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  On Monday, January 24, 2022, our guardian angel peacefully closed his eyes and gained his wings at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham, Georgia.

Marcus attended the Decatur County Public School System.  He...

Dec 26, 2021

 

Vasti “Redd” Hudson was born on June 20, 1920, in Chipley, Florida.  His mother was the late Fannie Mae Masalini.

He accepted CHRIST as his personal SAVIOR at an early age.  He later joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Brinson, Georgia, under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Cleveland Sanders.  Vasti remained a member of Antioch until his demise.

Vasti...

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