OBITUARY LISTING

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...

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...