Obituaries

Helen Vick Blanchard

Helen Vick Blanchard

May 22, 2021

Mrs. Helen Vick Blanchard passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Legacy Village in Moultrie.  A private family service will be held to celebrate Mrs. Blanchard’s life with the Rev Julian Griner, officiating.  

            Born December 17, 1928, in Hartsfield, Georgia, Helen was the youngest of six children born to Mignon and Boyd Vick.  She lived in Moultrie all...

Louise "Lisa" Smith

Louise "Lisa" Smith

May 21, 2021

Louise Felica “Lisa” DeVane Smith, 63, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Cobb Funeral Chapel with Father Peter Oyenughba officiating.  Interment will follow in Lebanon Cemetery in Pavo, GA.

The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Devin Ray Braswell

Devin Ray Braswell

May 21, 2021

Devin Ray Braswell, 20, of Hartsfield, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021.

        A memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Autryville Baptist Church with the Reverend Robert McCoy officiating.   

          Born Sept 18, 2000 in Moultrie, he was the son of Leslie Dawn Reynolds Duckworth of Sylvester and Robert Rayford Braswell.  Devin...

Ruby Olivia Spurlin Land

Ruby Olivia Spurlin Land

May 19, 2021

Ruby Olivia Spurlin Land, 81, of Moultrie, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, May 24, 2021 at Cobb Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Billy Wilkes officiating.  Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.  

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Cobb Funeral...

"Jimmy" James Franklin Morrell, Jr.

"Jimmy" James Franklin Morrell, Jr.

May 17, 2021

James Franklin “Jimmy” Morrell, Jr., 52, of Moultrie passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born February 9, 1969 in Palatka, Florida, he was the son Mary Virginia “Jean” Fender Morrell of Moultrie and the late James Franklin “Jim” Morrell, Sr.  Mr. Morrell was a self-employed plumber...

William "Toney" Jordan

William "Toney" Jordan

May 12, 2021

William “Toney” Jordan, 65, of Moultrie, passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

          A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Rose of Sharon Church Cemetery with the Rev. Hugh Ward officiating.

          The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.

          Born July 9,...

Shirley Franklin Smith

Shirley Franklin Smith

May 12, 2021

Shirley Franklin Smith, 88, of Sylvester passed away at Emory University Hospital Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

Family will receive friends Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 4-6 PM at the Smith family Farm (2329 Evergreen Rd. Sylvester, Ga)

A graveside service will be held Monday, May 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Kimball Cemetery, Anderson City. 

Shirley was born July...

Lynette Holloway Croy

Lynette Holloway Croy

May 12, 2021

On the morning of May 12, 2021 upon the beckoning of our Lord and Master, Mrs. Lynette Holloway Croy, 83, of Moultrie, GA, was called home.

          Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 15, 2021 at New Elm Baptist Church with the Reverend Trey Eakins officiating.  Interment will follow in New Elm Cemetery. 

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Donnis Elaine Keefe Brown

Donnis Elaine Keefe Brown

May 11, 2021

Donnis Elaine Brown, 83, of Moultrie, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Legacy Village at Park Regency.

          A memorial service will be held at a later date.

          Born September 16, 1937 in Wheatland, WY, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt Wesley Keefe and Rose Hampton Keefe.  Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and a member of...

Jerry Wayne Castleberry

Jerry Wayne Castleberry

May 9, 2021

 Jerry Wayne Castleberry, 73, of Moultrie, transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 9, 2021 while at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. 

 Funeral services with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Cobb Funeral Chapel with Reverend Matt Greene officiating.  Interment will follow at Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens. The family will receive...

James "Jimmy" Lester Deloache

James "Jimmy" Lester Deloache

May 9, 2021

James “Jimmy” Lester Deloache, 79, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held 4:00 PM Friday, May 14, 2021 at Cobb Funeral Chapel with family officiating at the service. 

Born May 14, 1941 in Brooks County, GA, he was the son of the late Roy Deloache and Melvin Ferney Crosby.  Mr....

Jeffery Brian Kitchens

Jeffery Brian Kitchens

May 9, 2021

Jeffery Brian Kitchens, 47, of Moultrie, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

          A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses via zoom app with Brother Blake Benford officiating. 

          Born April 15, 1974 in Colquitt County, Georgia, he was the son...

Benita Michelle Meredeth Jordan

Benita Michelle Meredeth Jordan

May 8, 2021

Benita Michelle Meredeth Jordan, 54, of Moultrie, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her home.

          Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Lifespring Community Church with the Reverend Julian Griner and the Reverend David Bond officiating.  Interment will follow in Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens.  Michelle requested that everyone in attendance at her celebration...

Joan Hamby Brinkley

Joan Hamby Brinkley

May 7, 2021

 Joan Hamby Brinkley, 85, of Hartsfield, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Cameilla Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville, GA.

          A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Monday, May 10, 2021 at Hartsfield Cemetery with the Reverend Terry Webb officiating. 

          Born May 30, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of the late...

Marcus Chad Taylor

Marcus Chad Taylor

May 7, 2021

Marcus Chad Taylor, 40, of Moultrie, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Colquitt Regional Medical.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, May 10, 2021 at Cobb Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Ron Shiver officiating.  Interment will follow in Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens. 

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Cobb Funeral...

Jerry Wayne Taylor, Jr.

Jerry Wayne Taylor, Jr.

May 5, 2021

 Jerry Wayne Taylor, Jr., 42, of Moultrie, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home.

          A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Heritage Church.   Inurnment, with military honors, will held at 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens.

          Born April 23, 1979 in Thomasville, GA, he...

Roger Dale Ethridge

Roger Dale Ethridge

May 5, 2021

Roger Dale Ethridge, 70, of Moultrie, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home.

          A memorial service will be held at a later date.

          Born May 2, 1951 in Moultrie, he was the son of Cora Ethridge of Moultrie and the late Roy Ethridge.  Mr. Ethridge retired as a self-employed welder.  He enjoyed mechanical work, building collard...

Lois Ida Mae Brinson Dean

Lois Ida Mae Brinson Dean

May 5, 2021

Lois Ida Mae Brinson Dean, 59, of Moultrie, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.

          Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Cobb Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Julian Griner officiating.

          The family will receive friends from 10:00AM-11:00AM at Cobb Funeral Chapel on Saturday.

          Born February 12,...

Ivanell Joyce Huckeba Flowers

Ivanell Joyce Huckeba Flowers

May 4, 2021

Announcing that our Beloved Mother, Ivanell Joyce Huckeba Flowers has graduated from this life, changed her address, and moved to her new home with her Lord and Saviour.

A graveside inurnment, celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 7, 2021 at Pinecrest Memory Gardens with Mr. Michael Hill, Mr. Austin Cunningham, and Mr. Christian Cunningham...

Reverend James "Jim" Maxey Parker

Reverend James "Jim" Maxey Parker

May 3, 2021

FUNSTON, GA.- Reverend James “Jim” Maxey Parker, 71, of Funston, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Archbold Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 6, 2021 at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Moultrie with the Most Reverend Foley Beach, Archbishop of the Anglican Church of North America and Reverend Jim Barton, rector of St....