OBITUARY LISTING

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...

Dec 22, 2023

Everlee Register Hention was born July 5, 1936, in Dothan, Alabama, to the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Henrietta Register.  She accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR at an early age and attended Holy Neck Missionary Baptist Church in Donalsonville, Georgia.  She was married to the late Atlas Hention.  Everlee had a love for cooking and fishing.

Mother Hention took her last...

Dec 20, 2023

Minister Alver Mae Clary was born to Robert Wheeler and Lillie Mae Timmons on February 9, 1937, in Dade County, Florida.  She was raised by her Grandmother Ellen Slayton- Benton and her Aunt Fannie Jane Divinity; both preceded her in death. She was called to Rest on December 20, 2023, at 1:02 pm at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital ICU in Bainbridge, Georgia.

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Nov 20, 2023

Mr. Arthur “Brown Skin” Parris, was born on March 22, 1953, in Mitchell County, Georgia.  He was the ninth child of thirteen born to the late  Mr. R. C. and Mrs. Ruby Parris.

At an early age, he attended Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur County, Georgia.  Mr. Parris worked as a Brick Mason for many years.  “Brown Skin” loved to...

Nov 16, 2023

Moses Robert Register was born on August 1, 1945, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to the late Frank and Henrietta Register.  He peacefully passed away with family by his side on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Moses accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR at an early age.  He joined the Healing Temple Church of Donalsonville.

A dedicated worker, he was employed as a farmer and tractor driver...

Nov 13, 2023

Patricia Annette Jones Spear, affectionately known as “Susan”, was born August 3, 1959, to the late Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Grace Hamilton Jones.  She attended the public school system of Decatur County, Georgia.  She accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR, joining Union Missionary Baptist Church of West Bainbridge, Georgia, at an early age under the pastoral leadership of the late Reverend C....

Oct 21, 2023

Oct 12, 2023

Christopher Octavius Williams was born on June 4, 1989, to the late Evangelist Sharon R. Williams and Octavius Perrin in Bainbridge, Georgia.  Christopher loved GOD with his whole heart, and so he gave his life to CHRIST at an early age.  He was an active and faithful member of Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Belinda Corley.

Christopher...

Sep 14, 2023

Bernice Sherlene was born April 16, 1952, in Bainbridge, Georgia, on a red dirt road.  Her parents were the late L. Paul Stradley and Josie M. White.

At an early age, she was baptized at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended Sunday School and worked in the church.  As she grew up, she joined the Choir.

She was educated...

Sep 6, 2023

Jonas Wilson George was born on April 2, 1948, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to the Late Cora Lee and Stephen George Sr.  He was the second of three children.

Jonas accepted JESUS CHRIST as SAVIOR in his life.  He joined Mount Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age.

Jonas met and married the former Vera Shorter, who preceded him in...

Aug 7, 2023

Richard Allen Rollins Sr. was born to Mr. John Henry Rollins Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Johnson Rollins on November 10, 1946, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  He was reared with the strong upbringing and teachings of the Christian family.  His father served as Deacon and his mother as a Deaconess.  He was baptized at First African Baptist Church of Webster Street in...

Aug 1, 2023

 

GENE:  THE MANGene E. Johnson Sr. was born to Jim Stanley and Eva Mae Johnson on February 1, 1936.  At the tender age of six, his mother departed from this world, leaving Gene to grow and develop with his grandfather John Johnson.

GENE:  THE HUSBANDGene met his wife Katherine Johnson in 1953.  After courting for two years, they married...

Jul 27, 2023

On August 10, 1968, Anthony Beleafonte Smith was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Arthur and Mary Lou Smith.  He accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR at an early age and faithfully attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church until his health began to fail him.

Anthony attended Bainbridge High School and was a member of the Alpha Phi Psi High School...

Jul 14, 2023

On a chilly January day in 1965–the 18th to be exact–Natisse Develle Benefield, a bundle of joy, was born to the young couple Willie Sue Flowers and Lamar Benefield.  She was a native of Donalsonville, Georgia.

“Lady T”, as she was affectionately known, participated in FBLA, chorus and literary team during her years at Seminole County High School.  She enjoyed skating...

Jun 30, 2023

 

Eula Mae Bouie Moultrie and her twin brother Buddy Bouie were born on November 26, 1924, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Robert and Olena Cady Bouie.  Eula transitioned from this life on Friday, June 30, 2023, at her home in Chicago, Illinois, and is now in the presence of our LORD And SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST.

Eula was affectionately...

May 23, 2023

Odessa B. Johnson, affectionately known as “Took”, was born on September 9 1929, in Early County, Georgia, to the late Zollie Buggs Sr. and Emma Williams Bugss.  She was the youngest of seven siblings; all of whom preceded her in death.

Odessa was married to the late Willie James Johnson.  To this union were born seven children.

Odessa accepted JESUS CHRIST as...