Obituaries

May 2, 2020

Deacon Franklin Delano Taylor was born November 1, 1942, in Talbot County, Georgia to the late Hezekiah and Alice K. Taylor.

Franklin confessed hope in Christ at an early age.  He was baptized at Salem Baptist Church in Talbotton, Georgia.

Franklin received his education in the Talbot County School System.

In...

Apr 27, 2020

Sis. Lois Brown was born April 22, 1944 in Talbot County, Georgia to the late Jennie Mae Owens and D. B. Brown. She departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2020 while in the Nursing Home at Warm Springs, Ga.

Lois was educated in the Meriwether County School System. She was married to Elmer Brown,...

Apr 17, 2020

Perry James McAfee was born to the late Mollie Bell and Peter McAfee Sr. on November 14, 1955.  Perry departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Ga.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

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Apr 13, 2020

Ida Mae Wamble was born on November 16, 1951 to the late Georgia H. Wamble and L.C. Wamble in Warm Springs, Ga., where she spent the entirety of her life. She departed this life on April 13, 2020 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.

Ida attended school at MCT in Warm Springs, Georgia....

Apr 4, 2020

Martha Ann Buchanan Render was born March 15, 1953 in Manchester, Meriwether County, Georgia to the late parents of Claudie and Emily Ruth Buchanan.  She was called to eternal rest on April 4, 2020.

Martha accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She graduated from Manchester High...

Apr 2, 2020

Sister Valeria F. Williams was born to the late Robert E. Williams and Geraldine Williams on December 19, 1963 in Meriwether County.  She was affectionately given the name Paula soon after birth.  On April 2, 2020 she was called home.

She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church for many years.  She loved...

Mar 28, 2020

Brother Horace McCrory, the son of the late Mr. John and Annie Lee McCrory, was born April 6, 1925 in Harris County, Georgia.

He was employed with the City of Manchester where he retired with many years of service.

He departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Upson Regional...

Mar 15, 2020

Sis. Connie Elaine Patterson the daughter of the late Sammie Patterson and the late Annie Grace Harvey was born on November 21, 1963 in Shiloh, Ga.

Connie attended Central High School in Talbotton, Ga. and graduated with the Class of 1981.

She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age...

Mar 15, 2020

Donnie Lewis Alford was born on October 22, 1955, to the union of Henry Lee Alford and Laura Belle Wamble Alford. He has been a resident of Warm Springs, GA his entire life.

Donnie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Leverette Hill Baptist Church of Warm Springs, GA.  He received his...

Feb 28, 2020

Randy “Bob” Garmon was born on March 23, 1963 in Manchester, Georgia to the late Ruby Steed and Joe Haynes.

He accepted Christ at an early age.  He graduated from Manchester High School in 1981.  After completing High School .  Bob enlisted in the United States Army in 1983 where he served several...

Feb 18, 2020

Sis. Mattie Pearl Jarrett was born May, 24, 1938, in Talbot County to the late Jim Henry Huff and Ida Mae Huff.  She departed life on Tuesday, February 20, 2020, at Piedmont Regional Hospital.  Mattie passed through the veil called “death” into the life, which is everlasting.  Her loving and caring voice was silenced as she entered...

Feb 5, 2020

Charlene Kimbrough was born to the late Willie Richard Biggs, Sr. and Sara Biggs in Talbotton, Georgia.

She is a graduate of Central of Talbotton High School, Talledega College, and Flint Technical School. Early in life, Charlene earned a cosmetology license and began a lifelong career as cosmetology instructor at Southern Crescent Technical School. During...

Jan 27, 2020

Beverly began her life on December 16, 1968 at Warm Springs Medical Center in Warm Springs, Georgia.  She was the youngest of eight children born to the late Reversa Mae Harvey.

On Monday, January 27, 2020, the angels from Heaven came down and sealed the lips of Beverly Harvey at her residence in Woodland, Georgia. ...

Jan 24, 2020

Laura Cene Copeland was born on February 11, 1949 in Manchester, Georgia to the late Joe and Laura Cene Jackson.

The angels of heaven descended down and called Laura Cene to rest on January 24, 2020 at her home.

Laura was educated at Meriwether Training School.

She was united in holy...

Jan 19, 2020

Emma Lizzie Harris Copeland was born on September 30, 1920 in Talbot County Georgia to the late John William Harris and Abbie Lenoir Crawl Harris.  Within her family, she had two sisters, and seven brothers.  At an early age, she attended the Talbot School District.

Emma Copeland was a blessed woman of God. ...

Jan 17, 2020

Mr. Charles B. Brown was born to the late Rochelle and Elder Brown on January 3, 1945 in Manchester, Georgia.

Mr. Charles Brown was employed with the Meriwether Board of Education.

Mr. Charles Brown leaves to cherish his memories three siblings all of Manchester, Georgia.

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Jan 12, 2020

Dec 31, 2019

Melissa  Ann Little was born January 25, 1963 to the late Willie and Lovie Smith.

She accepted Christ at an early age, where she joined Bethlehem Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir.  Melissa served faithful until her health failed.

She attended Harris County High School where she graduated in...

Dec 21, 2019

Mr. John (Jack) Willie Reeves, Jr. was born September 28, 1949 to the late John and Marie Reeves, Sr.  He accepted Christ at an early age.  He retired from CSX Railroad with 32 years of service as a Track Inspector.

On December 21, 2019, Bro. John W. Reeves, Jr. departed his earthly life at his...

Dec 19, 2019

Larry  was born to the late Emma and Amos Reeves.  He was called home on December 19 2019.

He was a dedicated worker at Goody’s and worked for 25 plus years.

He joined New Hope Baptist Church at an early age.

He was married to the late Erma Jean Reeves.