Obituaries

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Aug 25, 2024

Bro. Sammy Louis was the oldest child born to the late Louis and Annie Maud Mitchell on April 28, 1943.

Bro. Sammy Louis joined the Flint River Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from Ruth Carter High School in the Class of 1961 in Talbotton, Ga.

Sammy Louis departed...

Aug 17, 2024

Christopher Jenkins was born to Tom & Idell Jenkins on November 8, 1961 in Talbot Co. and ended his earthly journey on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital.

He attended Central High School in Talbotton, GA and graduated in 1979. He worked for Southern Food & Tyson Food for many years. He enjoyed...

Aug 10, 2024

Mr. Earnest James Taylor was born July 9, 1955, in Upson, County to the late Benjamin G. Taylor and the late Mattie Bell Taylor. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three grandchildren.

Earnest received his education from R.E Lee Institute in Thomaston, Georgia. He continued his education at Upson Technical...

Jul 30, 2024

Bro. Jerry Hardnett was born December 2, 1937, in Chalybeate Springs, Meriwether County Georgia to the late parents of Carrie Mae Dowell Copeland and the late Ezra Clabon Hardnett. Jerry transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Warm Springs Medical Center, Warm Springs GA.

Jerry accepted Christ at the age of...

Jun 14, 2024

On Friday afternoon, June 14, 2024, the angels of silence came and sealed the lips of Michael Derrick Holt at University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Michael was born to Fannie Mae Milner (Prather) and to the late John Holt, Jr. on April 12, 1958, in Buffalo, New York. He attended school in Manchester,...

Jun 6, 2024

The angels of heaven descended to earth, early Thursday morning, to deliver Sarah Louise Warren to our Heavenly Father. Sarah was born on November 19, 1928, in Phenix City, Alabama to the late Lula and Paris Jones.

She was educated in Phenix City school.

Early in her life she...

Apr 10, 2024

Mary Lee Fluellen was born on April 4, 1938, to Lawrence and Elizabeth Ferguson in Manchester, Georgia.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church in Manchester, Georgia in 1948. She was an avid participant in the Church. She sang in the choir, participated in Sunday School, sang...

Mar 2, 2024

Carrie Lee “Bay” Hodo Thornton was born December 29, 1941, to the late John Sr. and Daisy Hodo.

She attended Meriwether Training School.

She was married to the late William “Honey” Thornton.

She was employed with Milliken until retirement.

Carrie accepted Christ as...

Feb 14, 2024

Sis. Eva Louise Howe was born June 1, 1934, in Manchester, Georgia to late Jennie Bell Brooks and the late Phil Howe.

She is preceded in death by all of her siblings.

Sis. Eva joined New Hope Baptist Church, Manchester, GA., at an early.

On February 14, 2024, at...

Jan 19, 2024

Mr. Little John Terry was born December 19, 1959, to the late James Terry Sr. And the late Mattie Lee Copeland Terry. He was the baby out of 9 siblings.

He graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1977.

He spent his life working in Construction. He was a skilled Roofer,...

Dec 25, 2023

Brother Isaiah Holt was born on October 12, 1934 to the late Clarence Sr. and Espnolia Holt, in Manchester, Georgia. God sent his Angel of Mercy on Christmas Day, 2023 to Magnolia Manor Nursing Home to bring his son home to everlasting peace and rest.

He gave his life to Christ and united with the...

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. Pierce Deon Copeland, formally known as “Peon” was born on October 5, 1974.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Brenda Williams; stepfather: Henry K. Williams; maternal grandmother: Emma Pearl Howe; & one auntie: Shellie Howe.

On December 25, 2023, at the Twin Fountains Home, Lagrange, GA Peon departed...

Dec 23, 2023

James Finley Rolax was born on June 15, 1948, to late Doris and Charlie Rolax in Woodland, GA.

He accepted Christ at an early age.

James attended Ruth Carter School and graduated with the Class of 1966.

After completing high school,...

Dec 21, 2023

Bro. Bobby Stevenson Sr. was born on December 29, 1947, to the late Jessie Stevenson Sr. and Leala Nell Stevenson.

He transitioned on December 21, 2023, at the WellStar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Georgia, surrounded by family.

He worked for CSX Railroad for 40 plus years as a Freight...

Dec 4, 2023

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown oof righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not tome only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

Nov 30, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Williams, daughter of the Late Ramond Kimbrough and the Late Emma Pearl Howe, was born on June 25, 1955.

She is preceded in death by her husband: Henry K. Williams; & one sister: Shirley Howe.

On September 27, 1998, Brenda joined Piney Grove Baptist Church, Waverly Hall, GA, and was baptized...

Oct 30, 2023

Jeanette Hixson, 80 years of age, departed this life in Warm Springs, Georgia on October 30, 2023. Jeanette was born on February 1, 1943 in Columbus, Georgia to the union of Robert Bridges, Sr. and Martha M. Bridges.

Jeanette was married to the late James Hixson for 61 years.

Jeanette was...

Oct 4, 2023