Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2026

Hayward Bowens was born on March 19, 1951, in Hoboken, Georgia, to the late Peter and Bessie Mae Bowens. He peacefully went from labor to reward on February 1, 2026, at HCA Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He received his formal education in the public schools of Ware County, Georgia, and was faithfully employed by LC Lee Farms for many...

Jan 28, 2026

Dec 13, 2025

Cheryl Ann Holmes Lott, 74, of Blackshear, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Born on November 11, 1951, in Blackshear, Georgia, Mrs. Lott was a lifelong resident of the community. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida L. Holmes.

Mrs. Lott was a graduate of Lee Street...

Nov 22, 2025

Michael Anthony Sumpson, age 64, of Douglas, Georgia, peacefully departed this life on November 22, 2025, at Pinewood Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Blackshear, Georgia, Michael was the seventh of nine children born to the late Mr. Troy Lee Simpson and Mrs. Hellen Simpson. From a young age he was affectionately given the...

Oct 10, 2025

PSALM 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Mr. James Larry Batton, Sr., age 82, of Alma, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home after an extended illness. He was lovingly cared for in his final days under the support of Comfort Care Hospice.

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Jan 21, 2025

Katie Dickens Obituary

"Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

John 11:25-28

Mrs. Katie Mae Dickens transitioned Tuesday January 21, 2025....

Jan 17, 2025

Antwan J Ford

Mr. Antwan Ford, was born on May 23, 1982 in the quiet town of Savannah, Georgia. The world was blessed with the birth of a baby boy to Mr. Herbert Lee Ford and Mrs. Patricia Johnson.   His arrival would mark the beginning of a life filled with purpose, love and unwavering devotion.

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Jun 30, 2024

Rudolph R. Lively arrived on Nov. 24, 1943 and departed on June 30, 2024.

He resided in Waycross, GA.

His public viewing will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 5 - 7 pm at Faith Temple Holiness Church, 218 Hall St. Blackshear, GA 31516.

A Celebration of...

Jun 26, 2024

Long time Pierce County resident, Mrs. Alice J. Williams, accepted her call and transitioned into her heavenly home on Wednesday June 26, 2024. The family will receive visitors at 6580 Clark Road in Blackshear and the official public visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Rainge Memorial Chapel 505 Ware...

Apr 7, 2024

Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc. extends condolences to the family and friends of Aaron Hill. He will be celebrated with a visitation and funeral service. Please scroll below for details of both services.

Feb 7, 2024

It is with deep sympathy that we announce the passing of Bobbie Jean Taylor. Her services will be held in the chapel of Rainge Memorial Chapel Inc. See below for more details.

Jan 19, 2024

With deepest sympathy, we announce the passing of Mildred Lassiter. She passed from this life on January 19, 2024 and to celebrate her life, her funeral service will be held on January 27, 2024 at Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church (Blackshear, Ga) with her burial at Shiloh Cemetery (Blackshear, Ga).

Jan 12, 2024

It is with deep sympathy that the staff of Rainge Memorial Chapel announce the passing of the late Missionary Ida M. Thomas. She departed this life on January 12, 2024. Her funeral service will be held at Under His Wings Christian Fellowship Church (residing pastor, Pastor Chad Middleton) at 16 Scattered Pines Road, Hortense, GA 31543. Officiating the funeral...

Nov 19, 2023

Mrs. Mary L. Hardy passed on November 19, 2023. Funeral will be Friday, December 1, 2023, 11:00am, Evergreen Church Bristol, Ga.

Nov 8, 2023

Pearl (Thornton) Jinks departed this life on November 8, 2023, at home in Blackshear, Georgia.

Pearl as was born on February 8, 1924, to the late Eddie V. Thornton and Addie M. Pate, in Camilla, GA. Roughly around the age of nine or ten, she moved to Waycross, Georgia where she received her high school education from...

Oct 21, 2023

It is with deep sympathy that the staff of Rainge Funeral Home announce the passing of the late Marland Linn Brown. Mr. Brown (48) of Blackshear, Ga. was born on January 6, 1975. He transitioned from this life on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced by the staff and management...

Oct 5, 2023

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Sep 20, 2023

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Sep 11, 2023

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Aug 13, 2023

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