All Obituaries

Thelma Louise Swanson was born on April 12, 1953, in Blakely, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. Jacob Stapleton and Mrs. Myrtle Griffin-Stapleton. Thelma accepted CHRIST as SAVIOR in her life.  She was a former member of Restored House and Upper Room Ministries, later joining Glorious Community Church.  She frequently visited and fellowshipped with other churches as well. Thelma met and married James Swanson of Pine Level, Alabama.  He...

Consuela Ofton was born August 10, 1980, in Blakely, Georgia.  She departed her earthly life on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. She was the mother of three children.  Her daughter Adriana Ofton and son Brandon Ofton preceded her in death. A loving, sweet and vibrant spirit, Consuela’s presence will be missed by those who knew and loved her.  She leaves to cherish her memory one handsome son, De’Cedric Ofton of...

John El Price was born October 17, 1959, in Blakely, Georgia, to the late Donnell and Bobbie Lee Price.  He attended Early County School and was employed as a Certified Auto Mechanic. John accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR.  He joined Saint Maryland Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  Affectionately known as “Big Money”, he was well known for  his ability to fix any vehicle and specialized in transmission repair.  He had a big heart and...

Mr. Anthony Rizer of Blakely, Georgia departed this life on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Tony was born January 17, 1965 to Donald and Dorothy Rizer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Jeff Rizer. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Lewis Rizer; sisters: Glenda Ellis and Tracy Rizer; nieces and nephews: Brandi Arendes, Brook Glover and her husband David, Peyton McDonald, Travis Ellis and his wife Tracy and Russell Ellis and his wife Julie; three great nieces; three great...

Dewayne was born December 3, 1971, in Blakely, Georgia, to Johnny Wimberly and Sally Jean Tinson.  At a young age, he joined the Blakely Holiness Church under the leadership of Pastor Robert Dickens.  He received his education in the Early County Public School System.  Dewayne was employed with Mr. Bobby Wimberly Yard Services.  He also was a seasonal worker at Early County Cotton Gin.   On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Dewayne transitioned from his earthly...

Brother Michael Anthony Bailey was born on January 12, 1968, in Blakely, Georgia.  He was the son of Anna Bell Bailey and Enouch Earl Bailey. He was a 1986 graduate of Early County High School in Blakely.  Michael then furthered his education at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, Georgia,  where he earned his Welder Technology/Blueprint Certification in 1987. Michael accepted CHRIST at an early age and was a member of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal...

Eugene Collins Harris was born on March 1, 1941, to Rufus and Charlie Mae Harris near Cedar Springs, Georgia, in Early County’s Allen Chapel Community.  He was the tenth of twelve children.  Eugene was preceded in death by his father, mother, and seven siblings:  Dorothy, John, Nellie, Charles, Mary, Juanita, and William.  In 1969, Eugene married the love of his life, Agnes Nydia Muñez, after meeting at a laundromat on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn, New...

Tarance Deon Battle, better known as “T-Boi”, age 31, was born in Colquitt, Georgia, to Mary Battle and Tommy Bullard Jr. on December 5, 1990.  T-Boi received his education in the Early County School System; after which, he went to become a well-digger for many years.  His most favorite pastimes were to smoke his weed and to go fishing. On the morning of Tuesday, June 7, 2022, he was called Home.  He was preceded in death by his beloved father, grandmother,...