All Obituaries

“The pains of death are past, Labour and sorrow cease; And life's long warfare closed at last, His soul is found in peace. Soldier of Christ, well done! Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's joy.”

Roman Lamar Cull was born on August 18, 1958, in Colquitt, Georgia, to the late Early Cull, Osie Cull and Corbitt Wolfe Jr. He departed his earthly life on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at Calhoun County Hospital in Arlington, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brother Billy Wolfe and his sister Patricia Cull. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Lisa Wright Cull of Blakely, GA; three children: Reatric Roberts Sr. (Crystal) of Blakely, Latoya Roberts of Colquitt, GA, and Roman...

Neal Freeman Jr. was born July 17, 1935, in Colquitt, Miller County, Georgia, to the late Neal Freeman Sr. and Orma Mae Price Freeman. He accepted CHRIST at an early age and became a member of White Star Missionary Baptist Church. After the closing of the church, Neal became a member of Third Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. In recognition of his years of service to the church and in honor of being the oldest male, he was granted the title of Honorary Deacon in 2017. Neal Freeman Jr....

Ida Mae Houston, better known as "Aunt Ida", was born in Clay County, Georgia, on March 12, 1950, to the late Arthur and Ida Johnson. She accepted CHRIST at an early age and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she was a faithful servant of GOD, as HE was her source of joy. Ida attended Washington High School. She worked as a Housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. On Thursday, July 4, 2019, THE LORD finished writing her letter...

Ida Lee Franklin was born May 2, 1937, in Crenshaw County, Alabama, to the late Murray C. Ware. She attended and graduated Helicon High School in Grady, Alabama. After graduation, she moved to Blakely, Georgia. Here, she joined Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Ida Lee departed her earthly life and was welcomed Home on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Ralph Foster and Jonathan Foster. Cherishing her memories in mourning are two sisters, Jackie...

David L. James was born on December 30, 1972, to Marvin Thompson and Annette Ceasar. He joined Saint Mathis Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. David departed his earthly life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Donalsonville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his daughter, father, brother, grandmother, stepdaughter and grandson. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Willie Mae James of Blakely, Georgia; five daughters: Tandra James of Blakely, Breanna James of Leesburg, Florida,...

Mrs. Pearlee was born in Blakely, Georgia to the late Mr. Frazier and Mrs. Georgia Sapp on August  1, 1914. One of five children, Mrs. Pearlee was taught at an early age the importance of God, family and hard work. The following values instilled in Mrs. Pearlee were cherished and implemented in her Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Ralph Gilbert. To this blessed union nine children were born; four whom- Pearline, Percy, Willie Ralph, and Willie Dean – preceded her in death. A...

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, Douglas “Dougie” E. Button was called home by his Lord and Savior, at Miller County Nursing Home, Colquitt, GA. Dougie was born to the late Harvey and Leah Dailey Button. Also preceding him in death were brothers: Donny and Richard “Dicky” Button, along with the love of his life, Barbara. He is survived by his children: Kelly, Chasity, Jill and Chad; also surviving are his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and siblings: Darlene, Roger,...

Mr. Hamp Tinson III, "Boy", was born on September 9, 1966, in Blakely, Georgia, to Hamp Tinson Jr. and the late Ruby Nell Tinson. At an early age, he gave his life to CHRIST and joined Faith Holiness Church #2 in Blakely, Georgia. He attended school in Early County. His favorite hobbies were fishing, playing cards and hanging out with friends. On Thursday, March 21, 2019, "Boy" was touched by an angel and left his earthly home. He leaves to cherish his memories his...