OBITUARY LISTING

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 9, 2025

Dec 7, 2024

Dexter Stanley Evans, affectionately known as “Stan Da Man”, “A Man of My Caliber” and “GOP”, was born on January 1, 1964, in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was the son of the late Lula Mae Lee and Lonnie W. Evans. Stan was raised by his grandmother, the late Mary “Sweet” Lee.

At an early age, he confessed CHRIST and joined Pleasant Hill...

Dec 1, 2024

Rebecca Cornila Sasser Jones, affectionately known as “Becky”, was born November 30, 1970, in Stuart, Florida, to Virginia Ferguson and the late Michael Van Sasser. She lived most of her life in Bainbridge, Georgia, with her grandmother, the Late Rebecca Henry.

She attended the Decatur County Public School System and accepted CHRIST an early age. Becky was loved by her children,...

Nov 29, 2024

James Howard “Chico” Jordan, son of the late Thomas B. Jordan and Lillie E. Jordan, was born July 20, 1941, in Bainbridge, Georgia. At an early age, he professed his faith in CHRIST and joined First African Missionary Baptist Church. Chico was a graduate of Hutto High School Class of 1959; afterwards, he attended Tuskegee University, majoring in Law and...

Nov 28, 2024

Nov 11, 2024

Barbara Ann Tyler Yates was born on July 27, 1948, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Mr. Eula and Mrs. Ruthie Mae Marshall Tyler. She was educated in the Decatur County Public School System, graduating Hutto High School in 1966.

A year after graduation, Barbara moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where she worked as a Dietician at Massachusetts General Hospital. She met her loving...

Nov 10, 2024

Terry Edward Daniels Jr., affectionately known as “JR”, was born on June 24, 1982, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Terry Daniels and LaJoyce Daniels. He attended Seminole County School System and later earned his GED.

JR accepted CHRIST at an early age and joined Live Oak African Methodist Episcopal Church. He loved and trusted THE LORD as his Personal SAVIOR until he...

Nov 1, 2024

Brother Ira Lee “Harpo” Swatts was born May 25, 1962, in Calvary, Georgia, to the late Mr. Nathaniel Swatts Sr. and Mrs. Christine Maddox Swatts. He was the eighth of twelve children. GOD called him Home on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Ira attended the Gadsden County Public School System. He was a graduate of Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center in...

Oct 25, 2024

Eurkie Lee McLemore was born on August 12,1946, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Deacon Harmon McLemore Sr. and the late Annie Beth Thomas McLemore. She was one of three children born to the couple with the oldest passing at birth. Her other sibling Deacon Harmon McLemore Jr. also preceded her in death. On October 25, 2024, she departed this...

Oct 23, 2024

Diana Haire, affectionately known as “Anna”, was born on May 28, 1971, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Mr. Lurenza and Mrs. Minnie Haire and passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024. She was known for her warm heart, generous spirit and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

Anna was educated in the Decatur County School System. She dedicated many years of...

Oct 6, 2024

Willie West Sr., “Dap”,–beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend–passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on October 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 15, 1946, in Bainbridge, Georgia, Willie was the son of the late Sara Haire and the late Lt. James West Sr. He was preceded in death, respectively, by his siblings James West...

Oct 6, 2024

Willie James Pittman Sr. was born on May 5, 1949, to the late Josephine Pittman and Willie Pittman of Edison, Georgia. He received CHRIST in his life at an early age.

Willie was a longtime employee of PepsiCo until health problems got in the way. He was affectionately known as “Snoop” and “Pittman”. Known and loved by many, including young and...

Sep 29, 2024

Ruby Woodall was born on August 24, 1959, in Decatur County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Ulysses Woodall Sr. and Eloise Woodall.

Being raised in a Christian home, Ruby accepted CHRIST as her LORD And SAVIOR. She was a member of Greater Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Bainbridge, Georgia, where she sang in the Senior Choir. She remained an active...

Sep 25, 2024

Aug 17, 2024

Sister Yumeka Nicole Guy, better known as “Nikki”, was born October 29, 1974, in Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, to Shereyl Guy and Tyrone Swarn. Nikki received her education in the Decatur County Public School System, attending Bainbridge High School with the Class of 1995. A jovial, sweet spirit, she was loved not only by her family, but by the entire...

Aug 9, 2024

Mr. Charles Edward Jeffery Sr. passed away peacefully at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia, on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was born April 7, 1934, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Reverend H. B. Jeffery and Bertha Lee Johnson Jeffery.

Charles became a member of First African Missionary Baptist Church in West Bainbridge at an early age, where he served...

Jul 23, 2024

Evelyn Bell White was born on August 22,1943, in Donalsonville, Georgia. She was the eldest daughter born to Capus and Maple Jackson Bell. Evelyn gave her life to CHRIST at an early age and was an active member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church for many years.  She graduated from Seminole County Training School in 1961. 

She worked for the Seminole County...

Jul 14, 2024

Jeffrey B. Little, better known as “Preacher”, was born May 7, 1962, in Bainbridge, Georgia. His parents were the late Mr. Mack and Mrs. Eddie Mae Little.

He accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR at an early age in his life. Jeffrey was educated in the Decatur County School System. He went on to attend Job Corps in Albany, Georgia.

He was known...

Jun 29, 2024

Michael Anthony Peterson, 59, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away on June 29, 2024, of natural causes in his home. He was born on May 27, 1965, in Bainbridge to Robert and Betty Peterson.

Michael enjoyed spending time with his family. He will truly be missed by them.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James Bernard Peterson.

Michael is...