OBITUARY LISTING

Dec 22, 2023

Everlee Register Hention was born July 5, 1936, in Dothan, Alabama, to the late Mr. Frank and Mrs. Henrietta Register.  She accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR at an early age and attended Holy Neck Missionary Baptist Church in Donalsonville, Georgia.  She was married to the late Atlas Hention.  Everlee had a love for cooking and fishing.

Mother Hention took her last...

Dec 20, 2023

Minister Alver Mae Clary was born to Robert Wheeler and Lillie Mae Timmons on February 9, 1937, in Dade County, Florida.  She was raised by her Grandmother Ellen Slayton- Benton and her Aunt Fannie Jane Divinity; both preceded her in death. She was called to Rest on December 20, 2023, at 1:02 pm at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital ICU in Bainbridge, Georgia.

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Nov 20, 2023

Mr. Arthur “Brown Skin” Parris, was born on March 22, 1953, in Mitchell County, Georgia.  He was the ninth child of thirteen born to the late  Mr. R. C. and Mrs. Ruby Parris.

At an early age, he attended Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Decatur County, Georgia.  Mr. Parris worked as a Brick Mason for many years.  “Brown Skin” loved to...

Nov 16, 2023

Moses Robert Register was born on August 1, 1945, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to the late Frank and Henrietta Register.  He peacefully passed away with family by his side on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Moses accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR at an early age.  He joined the Healing Temple Church of Donalsonville.

A dedicated worker, he was employed as a farmer and tractor driver...

Nov 13, 2023

Patricia Annette Jones Spear, affectionately known as “Susan”, was born August 3, 1959, to the late Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Grace Hamilton Jones.  She attended the public school system of Decatur County, Georgia.  She accepted CHRIST as her SAVIOR, joining Union Missionary Baptist Church of West Bainbridge, Georgia, at an early age under the pastoral leadership of the late Reverend C....

Oct 21, 2023

Oct 12, 2023

Christopher Octavius Williams was born on June 4, 1989, to the late Evangelist Sharon R. Williams and Octavius Perrin in Bainbridge, Georgia.  Christopher loved GOD with his whole heart, and so he gave his life to CHRIST at an early age.  He was an active and faithful member of Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Belinda Corley.

Christopher...

Sep 14, 2023

Bernice Sherlene was born April 16, 1952, in Bainbridge, Georgia, on a red dirt road.  Her parents were the late L. Paul Stradley and Josie M. White.

At an early age, she was baptized at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended Sunday School and worked in the church.  As she grew up, she joined the Choir.

She was educated...

Sep 6, 2023

Jonas Wilson George was born on April 2, 1948, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to the Late Cora Lee and Stephen George Sr.  He was the second of three children.

Jonas accepted JESUS CHRIST as SAVIOR in his life.  He joined Mount Pisgah African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age.

Jonas met and married the former Vera Shorter, who preceded him in...

Aug 7, 2023

Richard Allen Rollins Sr. was born to Mr. John Henry Rollins Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Johnson Rollins on November 10, 1946, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  He was reared with the strong upbringing and teachings of the Christian family.  His father served as Deacon and his mother as a Deaconess.  He was baptized at First African Baptist Church of Webster Street in...

Aug 1, 2023

 

GENE:  THE MANGene E. Johnson Sr. was born to Jim Stanley and Eva Mae Johnson on February 1, 1936.  At the tender age of six, his mother departed from this world, leaving Gene to grow and develop with his grandfather John Johnson.

GENE:  THE HUSBANDGene met his wife Katherine Johnson in 1953.  After courting for two years, they married...

Jul 27, 2023

On August 10, 1968, Anthony Beleafonte Smith was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Arthur and Mary Lou Smith.  He accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR at an early age and faithfully attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church until his health began to fail him.

Anthony attended Bainbridge High School and was a member of the Alpha Phi Psi High School...

Jul 14, 2023

On a chilly January day in 1965–the 18th to be exact–Natisse Develle Benefield, a bundle of joy, was born to the young couple Willie Sue Flowers and Lamar Benefield.  She was a native of Donalsonville, Georgia.

“Lady T”, as she was affectionately known, participated in FBLA, chorus and literary team during her years at Seminole County High School.  She enjoyed skating...

Jun 30, 2023

 

Eula Mae Bouie Moultrie and her twin brother Buddy Bouie were born on November 26, 1924, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Robert and Olena Cady Bouie.  Eula transitioned from this life on Friday, June 30, 2023, at her home in Chicago, Illinois, and is now in the presence of our LORD And SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST.

Eula was affectionately...

May 23, 2023

Odessa B. Johnson, affectionately known as “Took”, was born on September 9 1929, in Early County, Georgia, to the late Zollie Buggs Sr. and Emma Williams Bugss.  She was the youngest of seven siblings; all of whom preceded her in death.

Odessa was married to the late Willie James Johnson.  To this union were born seven children.

Odessa accepted JESUS CHRIST as...

May 21, 2023

Lugena Shuler was born March 18, 1952, to Mr. Otto and Mrs. Ida Shuler.  “Lil Sister”, as she was affectionately known, was born and raised in Donalsonville, Georgia.

Lugena departed her earthly life on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at home in Conyers, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved daughter Sharon Shuler, her sister Ruby Jean...

May 20, 2023

A Time to Be Born:Emma Mae Washington was born on December 6, 1947, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Robert and Vera Peterson.  She was the fourth of six children born to this union.

A Time to Learn:She attended Hutto High School, where she received her diploma from the Decatur County Public School System in 1965.  Also, she received an...

May 8, 2023

Ronnie Lee Cox was born February 21, 1947, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to the late Emory Cox Jr. and Bernice Cox.  After a period of illness, GOD decided to grant Ronnie peace and rest on May 8, 2023.

Ronnie was a jack of all trades.  He could build or repair most anything.

Ronnie had a kind heart.  He was outgoing and loved to...

Apr 22, 2023

Mar 26, 2023

Tadarius Da’Shawn Knight was born to the late Gary W. Knight Sr. and LaCara D. Henry on November 8, 1998, in Bainbridge, Georgia.  He confessed to CHRIST at an early age.  He was a member of Lamar Street Church of Christ before moving to South Florida to live with his father.

Tadarius attended the public schools of Decatur County and finished...