Obituaries

James "Ray" Rayburn Saunders

James "Ray" Rayburn Saunders

Sep 17, 2020

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DOERUN, GA – James Rayburn (Ray) Saunders, age 82, died Thursday, September 17, 2020, at his home surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. ...

Masako Shirai Gay

Masako Shirai Gay

Sep 17, 2020

Masako Shirai Gay, 84, of Tallahassee, formerly of Moultrie, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Tapestry Senior Living Center-Walden in Tallahassee.

          Graveside rites will be held 11:00AM Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Robert McCoy officiating.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

          Born May 23, 1936 in...

Ricky Lee Sellers

Ricky Lee Sellers

Sep 15, 2020

Ricky Lee Sellers, 54, of Valdosta, formerly of Moultrie, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at South Ga Medical Center.

          Graveside rites will be held 11:00AM Friday, September 18, 2020 at Sardis Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Ingle officiating.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

          Born October 31, 1965 in Moultrie, he was the...

Lillie Ruth Weeks King

Lillie Ruth Weeks King

Sep 12, 2020

Lillie Ruth Weeks King, 88, of Doerun, went to be with The Lord on September 12, 2020, after an extended illness during which she remained in her home. She was born to Nokie Elizabeth O'Neal Weeks and Jim Gordy Weeks on February 23, 1932 in the Mt. Sinai community near Doerun and grew up in Funston, Ga. Services will be...

Joan Ruis

Joan Ruis

Sep 12, 2020

Joan Florence Johnson Ruis, 67, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. Graveside services will be Monday, September 14, 2020 at 2 pm at Westview Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Woods and Rev. Mark Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Mrs. Ruis was born December 6, 1952 in...

Barbara Thompson

Barbara Thompson

Sep 10, 2020

Barbara Anne Willis Thompson, 84, of Moultrie, died September 10, 2020, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Moultrie, GA surrounded by her family.  Although the end came quickly, she was able to express her love to her children, grandchildren, and siblings by cell phone while she talked, laughed, and blew kisses to those around her.   She was at peace about leaving...

Joe William Thompson

Joe William Thompson

Sep 10, 2020

Joe William Thompson, 88, of Americus, formerly of Moultrie, died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

          Graveside rites will be held 10:00AM Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Westview Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Paul.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

          Born April 1, 1932 in Moultrie, he was the son...

Peter John Somerindyke

Peter John Somerindyke

Sep 8, 2020

Peter John Somerindyke, 78, of Moultrie, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Tift Regional Hospital.

          A celebration of life gathering will be held 10:00AM- 12:00PM Monday, September 14, 2020 at Cobb Funeral Chapel.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

          Born November 4, 1941 in Roslyn, New York, he was the son of the...

Rocky LeVaughn Tucker

Rocky LeVaughn Tucker

Sep 7, 2020

Rocky LeVaughn Tucker, 64, of Moultrie, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

          A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

          Born May 18, 1956 in Moultrie, he was the son of the late L.L. “Bonnie” Tucker and Laverne Brown Tucker.  Mr. Tucker was a personal finance assistant manager.

          In addition...

James Talmadge Weldon

James Talmadge Weldon

Sep 7, 2020

James Talmadge Weldon, 69, of Moultrie passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens with Pastor Corey Shiver officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the graveside.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are...

Lawrence "Larry" Early Smith

Lawrence "Larry" Early Smith

Sep 4, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Early Smith, 70, of Moultrie, died Friday, September 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

          A private memorial service will be held at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Hugh Ward officiating.

          Born October 3, 1949, in Moultrie, he was the son of the late C.O. Smith, Jr. and Jeanette Early Smith.  Mr. Smith...

Anthony "Tony" David McCoy

Anthony "Tony" David McCoy

Sep 3, 2020

Anthony “Tony” David McCoy, 48, of Berlin, died Thursday, September 3, 2020.

            Funeral service will be held 3:00PM Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Josh Myrick and the Rev. David Denis officiating.  Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Calvary Baptist Church. ...

Lewis "Lou" Stanley Peterson

Lewis "Lou" Stanley Peterson

Sep 1, 2020

Lewis “Lou” Stanley Peterson, 76, of Madison FL, gained his wings Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center.

          Graveside rites will be held 11:00AM Friday, September 4, 2020 at Weeks Chapel.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

          Born January 18, 1944 in East Norwalk CT, he was the son of the...

Dorothy "Dot" Merle Futch

Dorothy "Dot" Merle Futch

Sep 1, 2020

Dorothy “Dot” Merle Futch, 93, of Norman Park, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Legacy Village at Park Regency.

          Graveside rites will be held 10:00AM Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Mark Hancock officiating.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

          Born December 20, 1926 in Meigs, GA, she...

Wesley Owen Smith

Wesley Owen Smith

Aug 29, 2020

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Wesley Owen Smith, 20, of Moultrie, died Saturday, August 29, 2020.

            Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, September 3, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Moultrie with the Rev. Matt Peek and the Rev. Wayne Woods officiating.  Interment will...

Willie Fitzhugh Perryman, Jr.

Willie Fitzhugh Perryman, Jr.

Aug 28, 2020

Willie Fitzhugh Perryman, Jr. 88, of Hartsfield, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at his home.     

          Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Cobb Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Patten and the Rev. Dion Brown officiating.  Interment will be in Westview Cemetery.

           The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Jerry Rudolph Cipcic

Jerry Rudolph Cipcic

Aug 25, 2020

Jerry Rudolph Cipcic, 72, of Moultrie, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Pruitt Health Magnolia Manor.

No formal services are planned. 

Donnie Clarence Hall

Donnie Clarence Hall

Aug 22, 2020

     Donnie Clarence Hall, 68, Of Moultrie, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home.

     No formal services are planned.

     Born October 11, 1951 in Thomasville, he was the son of the late John Hall and Shirley Davis Hall.  Mr. Hall was a farmer and was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed arts and crafts and was...

Carol Louise Booth

Carol Louise Booth

Aug 18, 2020

Carol Louise Galloway Booth, 72, of Moultrie, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at her home.

          No formal arrangements are planned.

          Born June 17, 1948 in Birmingham, AL, she was the daughter of the late James David Galloway and Winifred Louise Sykes Galloway.   Mrs. Booth retired from the Moose Lodge as a bartender.  She loved her family and enjoyed...

Lavada Mason Folds

Lavada Mason Folds

Aug 17, 2020

Lavada Mason Folds, 88, of Berlin, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

          Graveside rites will be held 2:00PM Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Sardis Cemetery with the Rev. Stuart Bundy officiating.  Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

          Born July 22, 1932 in Colquitt County, GA, she was the daughter of...