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Clifford Elias Graham, Jr.

Clifford Elias Graham, Jr.

Jan 31, 2018

On January 31, 2018, God called his beloved child Mr. Clifford E. Graham Jr., age 49, home to rest after an extended illness in the Bacon County Hospital. “Heatcliff”, as everyone called him, was born on September 17, 1968, to the late Mr. Clifford E. Graham Sr. and Mrs. Ernestine Miller Graham of Waycross, GA. He received...

Beulah M. Avant

Beulah M. Avant

Jan 26, 2018

Ms. Beulah M. Wilson Avant, age 85, of 3211 Walnut Way, Patterson, GA, passed away early Friday morning, January 26, 2018, at home with her daughter.

She was the daughter of the late Armistead and Lucretia Wilson and the wife of the late Joel Avant.

Memorialization is by cremation.

Final and most sacred...

Leatha Carnegie

Leatha Carnegie

Jan 19, 2018

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for a crown of righteousness, which the lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day.

2 Timothy 7: 8

Mrs. Leatha Mae Robertson Carnegie, age 82, of 160 Reagan Circle, Waycross, passed...

Eugene Singletary

Eugene Singletary

Jan 18, 2018

Mr. Eugene “Green” Singletary, age 92, of Harborview Nursing Home in Waycross, passed January 18, 2018, at Memorial Satilla Health. He was the son of the late Walter McFadden. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Clifford Singletary. He was the stepfather of Blanche Dupree, Waycross: great grandfather of Craig Shaw, and uncle to Deloris (John) Larry, Hoboken,...

Tommy Edward Turner

Tommy Edward Turner

Jan 13, 2018

Mr. Tommy Edward Turner was born on November 24, 1935, in Pierce County, to Gussie Mae (Pate) and Wesley Turner; and transitioned on January 13, 2018, at Harborview Pierce County Nursing Home in Blackshear.  He was educated in the Pierce County Schools.  He was a member of Fourth Mount Olive Baptist Church where he served as a...

Annie Pearl Williams

Annie Pearl Williams

Jan 4, 2018

Ms. Annie Pearl “Covergirl” Carter Williams, age 67, of Waycross, GA passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

She was born in 1950 to the late Mary Liza Carter and the late Albert Lee Carter in Ellaville.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Najuwa Ann Brown, a brother,...

Dan A. Hollmon

Dan A. Hollmon

Dec 31, 2017

Deacon Dan Archie Hollmon, 87, of 2704 Doris Rd., Patterson, GA, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Hospice Satilla House in Waycross, GA.

He was born September 26, 1930 in Patterson, to the late Malissia Chatman and Hicks Hollmon. He was educated in the Pierce County School System. He was married to Flora Fulmore Hollmon....

Tomara Dennis

Tomara Dennis

Dec 29, 2017

Miss Tomara Tanashia Dennis, age 30, passed December 29, 2017 at Hospice Satilla House in Waycross following a brief illness. She was born on November 5, 1987, in Waycross, GA; to the late Johnny Dennis, Jr. and the late Belinda Faye Miller Dennis. She liked listening to music and loved being around her family. She was also preceded in...

Bertha M. Harris

Bertha M. Harris

Dec 27, 2017

Mrs. Bertha Mae Hyler Harris, age 71, of 834 Cherry St., Blackshear, passed away December 26th, 2017 at Clinch Healthcare Center in Homerville, GA.

She was born July 27, 1946, to Ernest Wesley and Janie Mae “Mama Jim” Hyler.

At an early age, she joined and attended Zion Baptist Church. She attended Lee Street High...

Mary Lou Givens

Mary Lou Givens

Dec 26, 2017

Ms. Mary Lou Givens was born on April 12, 1925, in Lulation, GA (Brantley County), to the late Big Jim Edwards and Lillie Mae Maxwell.  Mary Lou lived most of her life in Pierce County working as a housekeeper until her health began to fail.  She departed her earthly travel on December 26, 2017, in the Harborview Pierce County...

Mattie Bell Edwards

Mattie Bell Edwards

Dec 25, 2017

Mrs. Mattie Bell Edwards, age 68, of 1312 Jane ST, Waycross, GA, formerly of Waynesville, GA, passed away on December 25, 2017 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA.

Mattie Bell Sermon Edwards  was born  September 27, 1949 to Lois Sermon Middleton.  Preceding her in death were her parents, K.P. and Lois Middleton, and her husband Henry...

Leila M. Kite

Leila M. Kite

Dec 22, 2017

Mrs. Leila M. Kite, age 79, of Waycross, GA; was called to her heavenly home on Friday, December 22, 2017, at Titusville Rehab & Nursing Center in Titusville, FL. She was born July 9, 1938, in Quitman, GA to the late Sylvester and Izola Linden.  She received her formal education in Quitman.  She later met and married the late...

Richard Alfred Sumner

Richard Alfred Sumner

Dec 15, 2017

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and time to pluck up that which is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2(KJV)

Mr. Richard Alfred Sumner was called home on Friday, December 15, 2017, at Coffee Regional Medical...

Shirley D. Jernigan

Shirley D. Jernigan

Dec 13, 2017

Mrs. Shirley D. Jernigan,  age 55, of 2403 Blalock Rd, Mershon, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, December 13, 2017, at her residence, with her husband, Johnny Jernigan, and daughter, Renie Jernigan, at her bedside along with other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Trudie Mae Simpson Bryant; a sister, Donelle Bryant and...

Flora Hollmon

Flora Hollmon

Dec 10, 2017

“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to...

Cora Lee Jones

Cora Lee Jones

Nov 28, 2017

Ms. Cora Lee Jones, age 79, of Wayne County,GA,  departed her earthly home on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, after a brief illness at the Harborview Nursing Home in Jesup, GA. She was surrounded by family and friends. She was born June 1, 1938 in Odum, GA to the late Hannah Jackson and the late Williams Jones. She was educated in...

Latoya Altovese Harris

Latoya Altovese Harris

Nov 26, 2017

Ms. LaToya Altovese Harris, age 44, passed away Sunday evening, November 26, 2017, at Miller Hospital in Colquitt, after an extended illness.

Born October 15, 1973, in Blackshear, to the late Deacon John Wesley Harris and the late Clementine Harris, she was raised and lived most of her life in Blackshear. Shortly after graduating from Pierce County...

William Henry Harris

William Henry Harris

Nov 21, 2017

Mr. William Henry Harris, age 70, of 207 E. 4th St. Alma, GA; passed on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Bacon County Hospital in Alma. He was born in Lakeland, Fl to the late Lula Mae Campbell and Edward Harris. Left to cherish his memories are siblings: Mamie Griffin, Alma, GA; Charles Harris, Margaret Jackson, Runell Henley and Cassandra...

Samuel Bennett

Samuel Bennett

Nov 19, 2017

Mr. Samuel “Son” Bennett, 81, of 118 Brooker Street, Nahunta , GA, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017, at his residence.

"Son", as he was affectionately called, was born February 2, 1939, in Nahunta to the late George Washington Bennett and the late Rena Williams Bennett Faison. He attended high school in Nahunta and Waycross. He enjoyed...

Donna Yvette Williams

Donna Yvette Williams

Nov 5, 2017

Mrs. Donna Jenkins Williams, 49, of Waycross,GA departed her earthly travel early Sunday morning, November 5 th , 2017, at home with her husband, sons, and additional family members at her bedside.

She was born May 16, 1968, in Waycross to Marion Ann Hill Jenkins and the late Lester Jenkins. She grew up and flourished in Waycross...

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