Obituaries

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

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 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 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

Sep 4, 2023

Brian Keith Rolax was born on June 12, 1975, to Earlene and James Rolax in Woodland, GA. He departed this life on September 4, 2023.

He accepted Christ at an early age.

Brian was preceded in death by his mother Earlene, his sister Stephanie, his brother James Lamont, his grandparents Clarence...

Aug 29, 2023

Aug 18, 2023

Jul 27, 2023

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, the heavens opened and another one of God’s children was called home. Ms. Teresa succumbed to her battle with cancer at Emory Decatur Hospital, Decatur, GA.

Teresa was born January 12, 1955 to the late Bobby Jones and Juanita Dixon in Manchester, Ga.

She joined St....

Jul 22, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

On Monday, July 17, 2023, the heavens opened and another one of God’s children was called home. Sister Juanita entered rest at her home.

Sister Juanita was born December 23, 1934 to the late Willie Ben and Adell Waller Dixon in Talbot County, Georgia.

She joined St. Paul CME Church at...

Jul 14, 2023

Jun 28, 2023

Winfred Crouch was born on April 25, 1957, in Talbotton, Georgia to the late Albert and Fannie Bell Crouch.

Winfred accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age when he joined Friendship Baptist Church in Woodland, Ga.

He graduated from Central High School in 1975. After graduation he...