Obituaries

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...

Apr 8, 2016

Of a daughter, sister, loving mother, wife, niece, auntie, cousin, and friend to many. Mrs. Bessie Mae Johnson was born to the Mr. J.C. & Bessie Rush Sr. on Feb. 9,1949 in Manchester, GA. She later became a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on the 8th day of April 2016 the lord sent his angels down from...

Apr 8, 2016

Mr. Charlie Lee Mitchell was born on February 16, 1935 to the late Charlie and Farrie Lee Mitchell. Charlie is proceeded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. Mr. Charlie is survived by one sibling: Inez Mitchell one uncle: Horace McCrory. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and a very dear friend, Mr. James Weaver who...

Apr 2, 2016

Peacefully, on Saturday, April 2,2016, Sister Mattie Copeland departed this life at Warm Springs Nursing Home in Warm Springs, GA. Mattie (affectionately known to some "Snap") was born on June 10, 1942 to the late Bennie Frank and Mary Copeland. She joined St. Paul C.M.E. Church at an early age and attended faithfully until her health changed. Mattie enjoyed...

Apr 2, 2016

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Mar 25, 2016

Bro. William Lovett Sr. was born to the late Mr. Raymond Lovett and Frankie L. Lovett in Greenville, GA on October 8, 1951. On Friday, March 25, 2016 god called his servant home from labor to reward. William received his education from the Meriwether County Public School System. He graduated with the class of 1969. After he graduated he...

Mar 10, 2016

Mr. Ronnie Simpson was born to Ms. Maxine Simpson of Talbot County, Woodland, GA . On May 25th 1953. Born and Raise in Woodland, GA. He worked at Roosevelt Institue in Warm Springs, GA and the Warm Springs Medical Center and Oak View Nursing Home in Waverly Hall, GA. He departed his life at his home on March 10th,2016....

Mar 10, 2016

Bro. Tramaine Demorris (Repete) Brown was born December 4,1977 in LaGrange, GA to the late Willie Steed and Barbara Tell. He attended and graduate from Manchester High School in 1996. He departed this life on Thursday, March 10,2016 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Steed, his grandparents Vera &...

Feb 28, 2016

Mr. James Otis Huff , was born October 6, 1945 in Talbot County to the late Jim Henry and Ida Mae Huff. He joined the church at an early age. He departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, GA. He is preceded in death by his son James Otis Huff, Jr....

Feb 16, 2016

As we knew her….cheerful, dependable, always helping others. Eunice Carol Johnson was born August 13,1955 to the late Amanda Gamble Russell and Willie Ed. Brooks in Meriwether County. Eunice attended school in Meriwether County and later in Atlanta Public School System in Atlanta, Georgia. Eunice shared freely her love for family and friends and will be greatly missed by...

Feb 11, 2016

Pamela Yvonne Thomas was born September 25, 1966 to Ms. Alma Buchanan and Harrison James Thomas. At an early age Pamela began her Christian experience at Calvary Baptist Church. Later in her adult life she joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Pam loved everyone and everyone loved Pam. God loved her best. On February 11, 2016, God dispatched his heavenly...

Feb 4, 2016

On July 3,1949 God blessed John and Daisy Hodo with a beautiful baby girl, Bettye Faye Hodo. Bettye was introduced to and accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She became a member of New Friendship Baptist Church in Greenville, GA and later a disciple at Valley Grove Baptist Church. Bettye was preceded in death by...

Jan 20, 2016

Mr. Willie Clifford Mitchell was born on August 1,1927 to the late Charlie and Farrie Lee Mitchell. Willie was United in Holy Matrimony to the Mary Mitchell. To this union four children was born. Willie is proceeded in death by one son: Walter Lee Mitchell, one daughter: Mary Dean Mitchell. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 20,2016 at...

Dec 28, 2015

Sister Peggy Sue Whitaker was born January 17,1959 to the late Rufus and Alberta Williams. She was preceded in death by three brothers Charlie H. Williams, Rufus Williams Jr., and Henry K. Williams. She was a member at Calvary Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health failed. Sis. Peggy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin,...

Dec 13, 2015

Sis. Mary G. Perryman was born on June 21,1924 to the late Julian and Georgia Lee McCrory in Talbot County. She was the first born out of 13 children. She walked into heavens gates on Sunday, December 13,2015. At an early age, Sis. Perryman attended St. Paul C.M.E. Church and was faithful, dedicated member until her health failed. She...

Nov 29, 2015

Evelyn Blue was born on October 19, 1968 in Warm Springs, Ga, to Queen Blue (Smith) and the late Willie Henry Ellison, Jr. Evelyn accepted Christ as her savior early in life and joined New Hope Baptist Church. She was a Class of 1987 graduate of Central High School. She was a well loved daughter, dedicated mother, devoted grandmother...

Nov 22, 2015

Mother Martha Lee Buchanan was born in Manchester, GA September 24, 1932 to the late Mrs. Clara Jones and Mr. Roscoe Brown, Sr. Mother Buchanan was educated in Meriwether County School system. Mother Buchanan retried from CAFI Headstart after many year of service. She was a Mother to many people, a very sweet praying mother. She expressed in words...

Nov 8, 2015

A TIME TO BE BORN Sharon Stewart, a vivacious and authentic young woman was born the baby girl to the mother Margie Terry and Father John Dunham July 19,1964 in Atlanta Georgia at Grady Memorial Hospital. A TIME TO LIVE At the tender age of two the southern bell and her family relocated from ATL Georgia to the heart...

Nov 1, 2015

Sis. Gloria (Snuffy) Holloway was born on November 26, 1964 to Bernice Ellison of Manchester, GA. and Mr. Jesse Prather. Gloria made her transition to a life of eternal peace with her Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Savannah, Georgia. The spirit of the Lord lead her to New Hope Baptist Church in Manchester, Georgia where she was...

Oct 23, 2015

Willie Ruth Caldwell was born in Manchester, GA on June 6, 1953 to the late Mr. Henry Lee Alford and Laura Belle Wamble Alford. She departed this life on October 23, 2015. Willie Ruth was educated by the Meriwether County School System. She was employed as a cook at the Manchester Senior Citizen Center until 2008. In 1975, Willie...