All Obituaries

Cleotis Hooks Jr. was born in Vienna, Georgia, to Dicy Harris Flowers and Cleotis Hooks Sr. on August 17, 1936. He accepted CHRIST as his LORD And SAVIOR and joined Saint Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Blakely, Georgia. Cleotis was married for sixty-three years to the former Juanita Jones. He worked for the City of Blakely for five years. He retired from the State of Georgia Department of Transportation as a Heavy Machinery Operator after twenty years of service. He departed...

Rev. Donald Kenneth McBurrows, Sr. was born on August 9, 1954, in Moultrie, Georgia, as the ninth child to Sam McBurrows, Sr. and Corene Jones McBurrows. He was reared and raised in Doerun, Georgia, where he excelled as an outstanding athlete during his high school tenure. Rev. McBurrows entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, May 8, 2020. Rev. McBurrows worked as a gifted diesel mechanic in the ‘80s at Southeastern Stages Charter Bus Service. He entered into ministry as a Messenger of...

Mrs. Shonta Jo’Nae Bryant-Fedd, affectionately known as "Tada", of Blakely, Georgia, was born on August 11, 1989, to a loving mother, Terri Bryant, and father, Jackie Wade. She suddenly departed this earthly life on May 5, 2020, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. Shonta received her education from the Early County School System, graduating Early County High School in the Class of 2008. Her last employer was the Huddle House in Blakely. At an early age,...

A TIME TO BE BORN:  Robert was born December 26, 1949, to Leroy Reed and Mattie Fisher.  In this marriage, nine children were born. A TIME TO LIVE:  Robert was very energetic and loved to tell jokes to make people laugh.  He enjoyed dancing and being with his family and friends.  Robert was a hard worker and a dedicated employee at Macy's for over twenty years.  He later retired due to illness and moved to Atlanta, Georgia. A TIME TO LEAVE:  On April...

Lois M. Hardge was born on December 22, 1948, in Blakely, Georgia, to the late Marion Hardge and Elouise Dawson. She accepted CHRIST at an early age at Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Blakely. Lois was a very loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. On Thursday, April 23, 2020, she was called Home to Rest at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers Larry Dawson, Jessie...

Linda Baxter McCoy was born in Miller County, Georgia on August 20, 195l, to the late Mildred Baxter and Ulyssees Baxter. She accepted CHRIST at an early age and began her pilgrimage to do the work of THE LORD. She was a member of the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church of Damascus, Georgia. Under the leadership of Pastor Radar Fair, she was the Church Secretary and member of the Senior Choir and Program Committee. Linda worked diligently through her church and with her church until her...

Liza Mae Hall-Ofton was born in Blakely, Georgia, on October 4, 1920, to Liza Mae Hall and Authur Hall. At an early age, she joined Macedonia Baptist Church. Later, she joined The Restored House under the leadership of Pastor Maria Atkins. Liza Mae was married to Johnny C. Ofton, who preceded her in death. She worked as a Janitor for Early County School System and as a Housekeeper for years until her health failed her. She departed her earthly life on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Early...

LIZZIE MAE LAMBERT was born on December 16, 1927, to Archie Lowe and Clara Mae Price. She received CHRIST as her Personal LORD AND SAVIOR at an early age and was a faithful member of Rosinvick Missionary Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. Lizzie was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Romadell Lambert. To their union were born two children: Daisy (Morris) Logan of Jacksonville, Florida, and Cradell (Harold) Davis of Blakley, Georgia. Lizzie endured many...

On the morning of Friday, April 3, 2020, Elaine George departed to her Heavenly Home. She was affectionately known as "Lane". Elaine George was born on March 16, 1957, to the late Amous and Doris George. She accepted CHRIST at an early age and was a faithful member of Saint Maryland Missionary Baptist Church. Lane was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Robert Earl George, Freddie James George, Marcus James George, Amos George Jr. and Willie Wimbush; and sisters Anna Jean...

DEACON SINCLAIR LEWIS was born on April 6, 1946, to Steve and Hattie Lewis. He grew up in Early County, Georgia, and attended Washington High School. Sinclair was united in Holy Matrimony to Bertha Echols-Lewis for 52 years. To their union were born four children: Diane Tinson (Timothy), Raybon Lewis, Teketa Lewis, all of Blakely, Georgia, and Ralph Lewis of Petersburg, VA. Sinclair was employed with Georgia Pacific for 29 years until he retired. He also enjoyed farming. He was a member...