OBITUARY LISTING

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...

May 21, 2023

Lugena Shuler was born March 18, 1952, to Mr. Otto and Mrs. Ida Shuler.  “Lil Sister”, as she was affectionately known, was born and raised in Donalsonville, Georgia.

Lugena departed her earthly life on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at home in Conyers, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved daughter Sharon Shuler, her sister Ruby Jean...

May 20, 2023

A Time to Be Born:Emma Mae Washington was born on December 6, 1947, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Robert and Vera Peterson.  She was the fourth of six children born to this union.

A Time to Learn:She attended Hutto High School, where she received her diploma from the Decatur County Public School System in 1965.  Also, she received an...

May 8, 2023

Ronnie Lee Cox was born February 21, 1947, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Emory Cox Jr. and Bernice Cox.  After a period of illness, GOD decided to grant Ronnie peace and rest on May 8, 2023.

Ronnie was a jack of all trades.  He could build or repair most anything.

Ronnie had a kind heart.  He was outgoing and loved to...

Apr 22, 2023

Mar 26, 2023

Tadarius Da’Shawn Knight was born to the late Gary W. Knight Sr. and LaCara D. Henry on November 8, 1998, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  He confessed to CHRIST at an early age.  He was a member of Lamar Street Church of Christ before moving to South Florida to live with his father.

Tadarius attended the public schools of Decatur County and finished...

Mar 4, 2023

Larry Bernard Fountain was born December 17, 1963, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Ceola Rivers Wimberly and the late Lonnie Fountain Sr.  He attended the public schools of Decatur County, graduating Bainbridge High School in 1983. Larry loved to have fun with family and friends. 

Larry departed his earthly life on Saturday, March 4, 2023,...

Jan 6, 2023

Maybell C. Jackson Breedlove was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, on January 3, 1928.  She was one of thirteen children born to Deacon Henry Close and Lucy Stevens Close.  At an early age, she joined the Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur County, Georgia, and attended the public schools of Decatur County. 

In addition to being an entrepreneur and business...

Dec 30, 2022

Sharon Celes Roddy Williams was born to Sister Josie Mae “Bill” Roddy and Reverend Howard Hayward Roddy on November 25, 1962, in Donalsonville, Georgia.  She loved to sing and joined Mount Olive M. B.  Church Choir at an early age.  She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School and went on to work in the medical field as an Aid...

Dec 20, 2022

Donella Smart, affectionately called “Timey”, was born July 19, 1952, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Mr. Lonnie and Mrs. Mary Smart.  She was the third child of seven.  On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Bainbridge Health and Rehab Center, Donella was called Home to live with our HEAVENLY FATHER.  She was preceded in death by her father, her sister Mary A....

Dec 13, 2022

 

In the late evening hours of December 13, 2022, our beloved Joan Moreland completed her earthly assignment and peacefully entered into Heaven's Gate to be with THE LORD.

Joan Moreland was born on July 31, 1947, in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. James R. Kenney and Mrs. Bertha Kenney.  She was educated...

Dec 10, 2022

David Lewis Green (better known as “Baby Lewis”), age 75, was born September 22, 1947, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to  Mr. George and Mrs. Madis Green.  He was raised by his mother and the late Mr. John and Mrs. Rebecca Frederick after his father was accidentally killed.

David Lewis attended Hutto High School and later attained his General Equivalency Diploma (GED).  He...

Nov 23, 2022

 

Ruth Burke Brown was born October 19, 1940, in Colquitt, Georgia, to Willie R. Burke Sr. and Gracie Hayes Burke.  She was the oldest of thirteen children.  Ruth transitioned to her Eternal Rest on November 23, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Chester Brown Sr., her bonus son Michael Brown, and three brothers...

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...