All Obituaries

Speak of me as you have always done. Remember the good times, laughter, and fun. Share the happy memories we've made. Do not let them wither or fade. I'll be with you in the summer's sun And when the winter's chill has come. I'll be the voice that whispers in the breeze. I'm peaceful now, put your mind at ease. I've rested my eyes and gone to sleep, But memories we've shared are yours to keep. Sometimes our final days may be a test, But remember me when I...

Daisy B. Graham was born November 25, 1939, to Winston Mays and Elizabeth Neal in Blakely, Georgia.  On Thursday, March 18, 2021, she made her transition into the presence of her GOD. Daisy joined Jerusalem African Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age. Later on she served on the Usher Board for many years.  On September 22, 1956, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Elijah Graham (deceased). This union was blessed with five children; two of whom preceded her...

Calvin Coolidge Powell was born on December 13, 1928.  He was the second child of seven children born to the late Hosie and Bertha Powell.  As a young child, he became a member of the Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church in Blakely, Georgia.  This church provided not only a spiritual guidance but also a secular education for the young Brother Powell.  He received his elementary education in the Oak Grove AME Church, where he excelled as a student actor in...

“Now that the laborer’s task is over. Now the battle is won. FATHER grant the wearied one rest forever more.”   Mitchell Levatt was born on December 11, 1951, to the late Roosevelt and Daisy Levatt.  He had four brothers to precede his death; they were Charlie, Johnny, Eddie and Bobby Dawson. Mitchell was a graduate of Washington High School. After graduating, he joined the military, where he served until he was no longer able.  He returned to live in...

Louis Howard Hunter was born on October 26, 1936, to the late Mr. Eddie C. and Mrs. Hattie Mae Evans Hunter of Hilton, Georgia.  He made his eternal transition on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. At an early age, Louis accepted CHRIST as his personal SAVIOR and began his long and faithful journey with THE LORD.  He joined the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church in Hilton, where he attended and worked faithfully as a child...

Lee Marvin Bankston was born to the late Mr. Will and Mrs. Arlee Bankston on October 24, 1964, in Blakely, Georgia.  He was employed by Golden Peanut Company in Blakely for thirty-seven years. Lee met and married Christine Mitchell, and to this union two children were born.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He touched the lives of all with whom he came in contact.   When it came to sports, the Georgia Bulldogs were his favorite...