Obituaries

Oct 4, 2016

Bro. Jessie Lee Jarrett was born November 15,1936 in Harris County to the late William Jarrett and Ever Lee Jarrett. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 4,2016 at Columbus Hospice. He joined Spring Hill Community Baptist Church and served until his health failed. He worked at Roosevelt Institute for over thirty years. He was a humbled, and God...

Sep 23, 2016

Harold Dixon was born February 28, 1954 in Talbot County, Georgia to the late Bro. Willie Ben Dixon and Sis. Adell Waller Dixon. He was the youngest of seven children. He was affectionately called "Hal." On Friday, September 23, 2016, after reporting to work at MARTA Lenox Transit Station, God summoned Hal to come home and rest. At an...

Sep 12, 2016

Yvonne Hardnett was born on May 24, 1951 to Eddie Lee Ellison and Virginia Nell Marshall. She was called home on September 12th, 2016 at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. She accepted Christ at an early age of 12 years old. She attended and graduated from Meriwether County Training School (MCT). She...

Sep 8, 2016

Homer Lee McCrory was born on June 14,1951 to the late Eunice McCrory. He was called home on September 8th, 2016 at West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother Eunice McCrory and wife Mary V. McCrory. He leaves to cherish his memories three children: Eltoria Bell to Woodbury, GA; Tavoris Johnson (LaKeisha)...

Aug 16, 2016

Harriett Laverne Hill Harris was born on October 11,1955 in Warm Spring, GA to her parents Napoleon Hill Sr. & Barbara Jean Rolax.

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Aug 5, 2016

Today we celebrate the life of our loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend Amelia Amey "Melie". Melie was born to the late Hillard and Louise Phelps on June 3,1947 she was the wife of the late Mr. Robert Amey Sr. of McDough Ga. One daughter Angela Lee Lowe preceded her in death. Melie served as a faithful member...

Jul 31, 2016

Roy Bridges was born to Robert and Martha Bridges on October 22, 1951. He departed this earth on July 31, 2016 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Roy was a graduate of Manchester High School in Manchester, GA. Roy leaves behind one son LeChelvis Neal, one brother: Solomon Bridges, seven sisters: Jeanette (James) Hixson, Mildred Hardnett, Bernice Bridges, Vera...

Jul 29, 2016

Bennie Julian Harvey Jr. was born February 1, 1946, in Woodland, Georgia, to Bennie Julian Harvey Sr. and Reversa Harvey. He was called to eternal rest on July 29, 2016, at the age of 70. Bennie medically retired from Georgia-Pacific in Durand, Georgia, during the late 1980's and spent his life in Woodland, Georgia, where he enjoyed spending time...

Jul 20, 2016

Willie Lou Daniel was born on December 11, 1918 in Manchester, Georgia to parents Frank and Sallie Jessie Prather. She was called to eternal rest on July 20, 2016 at the age of 97. Willie retired from Goody in Manchester, Georgia in the late 1970's. She enjoyed gardening, baking and the company of family and close friends. She accepted...

Jul 15, 2016

Ms. Cathleen Bunkley was born January 3,1945 in Junction City, Ga to the late Mr. George Bunkley and Mrs. Mattie Mae Thornton Bunkley, the youngest of three children. She was a loving and caring sister, aunt, and friend. "To know her was to love her." She enjoyed being around people and spending time with family. She had a passion...

Jul 13, 2016

We are here to celebrate the life of Rogers Brawner. He was born in Elberton, Georgia on November 22, 1936 to the late Mr. William Coy Brawner Sr. and the late Mrs. Jeanie Mary Smith Brawner. He transitioned into eternal life on July 13, 2016 at West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, Ga. He became a member of the...

Jul 10, 2016

Raymond Rufus Blue was born on September 17,1954 to the late Leola Mullins and Henry Blue. He departed this life on July 10,2016. "Blue" as he was affectionately called accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Ruth Carter High School in Talbotton, Ga. He was very handy and turned this gift into a lifelong career of construction. He...

Jun 29, 2016

Ms. Geraldine Russell Boddie was born to the late Amanda Gamble-Russell and John Lee Russell in Columbus, Georgia on January 4,1945 and later moved to Manchester, Georgia. On Wednesday, June 29,2016, an angel gained her wings and was called home. Geraldine was the sweetest person on earth, loved everyone and the strongest woman that we ever knew. She will...

Jun 21, 2016

Gary B. Minniefield was the third child born to the late Horace Minniefield, and Georgia Minniefield. He graduated from Manchester High School. He enjoyed observing nature, therefore, working as a landscaper for several years was a joy to him. On Tuesday, June 21, his spirit soared at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA. He leaves the following to cherish memories...

Jun 19, 2016

Willie Douglas Thornton also known as "Dike" or "Sonny" age 73 died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. He was born on October 13,1942 in Talbot County, GA to the late Milton Thornton and Daisy Bell Thornton. He graduated from Ruth Carter High and later joined the United States Air Force where he received...

May 22, 2016

Carol Elizabeth Hollis was born on April 13,1945 to the union of David and Mary Ellison. Carol departed this life on Sunday, May 22,2016 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Georgia. Carol accepted Christ at an early age while attending Bridge Street Church of God in Christ. She served faithfully as an usher and trustee under the Pastoral leadership...

May 5, 2016

Mr. Bishop Lee Prather, formally known as Bish, was born August 1,1951 in Manchester, GA to the late Willie and Nellie Prather. He received his formal education at Meriwether County Training School and graduated in 1969. Bishop had the privilege of working for the Mead Company, and the Pathways Center. Bishop accepted Christ into his life at an early...

Apr 21, 2016

Tamara Carvette Ellison Cochran was born to the late John Paul "JP" Ellison and Betty Faye Ellison on August 8,1976 in Columbus, GA. Tamara accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Central Elementary Middle School before transferring to Macon County High School. She continued her education in Medical Coding and Billing. Tamara leaves to cherish her memories her...

Apr 20, 2016

Ravion Josiah Johnson was born on October 6, 2015 to Cavasha Dunn and Raymond Johnson in Lagrange, GA. He quietly departed this life Wednesday, April 20,2016 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Georgia. Ravion leaves to cherish his memories his parents: Cavasha Dunn and Raymond Johnson Jr. ; one brother: Amar'e Hill. Two grandmothers: Linder Dunn, Jerline Marshall....

Apr 19, 2016

Mrs. Shirlene Durden, daughter of the late Laura K. Ellison and Andrew Ellison was born (insert Date) in Talbot County, Georgia. She attended Ruth Carter High School of Talbot. Sher was united in holy matrimony to Willie James Durden. This union was blessed with five children. James Durden preceded her in death in May 2013. Mrs. Durden was kind...