All Obituaries

Leroy “Lee” McCoy was born toWillie Joel and Needa McCoy on June 11, 1951, in Blakely, Georgia.  He departed this earthly life September 7, 2020. At an early age, he joined Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church.  Leroy attended and graduated from Washington High School (Blakely) as part of the Class of 1969. For several years, Leroy worked as a Millwright with Crown Cork & Seal (Atlanta, Georgia). When the plant closed, he joined and retired from...

Willie Calvin Jackson, Jr., also known as “CJ”, was born on May 13, 1987, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Willie Calvin Jackson, Sr. and Rose Marie Thompson Jackson.  He received his GED from Moultrie Technical College, March 24, 2010.  Jr. turned his life over to CHRIST and was baptized on September 7, 2019.  He  made his journey to the Spirit World on Friday, September 4, 2020. Jr. was very artistic, a great lyricist, and a great tattoo...

David Bradley, Sr. was born January 8, 1962, in Early County, Georgia, to Mr. Hubert Bradley Sr. and Mrs. Mary Jean Bradley.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother Hubert Bradley, Jr. He passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2020, at the age of 58.   He is survived by his two children, David Bradley, Jr. and Dominique Bradley who resides in Pennsylvania; five brothers:  Joseph Bradley (Diane), Jimmie Bradley (Pamela), Billy Bradley (Felicia),...

“..And His LORD said to him, well done MY good and faithful servant.  You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things…”  (Matthew 25:23) Robert Edward Chester, a true servant of THE LORD, slipped into eternity on September 2, 2020. A generous man, he had a love for life, for all people and for the community. Robert had a great sense of humor and governance of respect for all who knew him. He will live forever in our...

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Minister Patricia Smith Washington was born October 13, 1963, in Sacramento, California, to the late Willie Gene and Lottie Lee Sheffield Smith.  She gave her life to CHRIST at an early age and was a member of Glorious Community Holiness Church, under the pastorate of Reverend Eddie Stapleton.  Patricia received her education in the Early County School System, graduating in 1981, and at Bainbridge College, receiving a Diploma in Criminal Justice Technology and two Associate Degrees...

J. T. Williams created happiness on June 4, 1945, in Blakely, Georgia, for his parents King Williams and Dorothy Williams.  On August 5, 2020, J. T. entered Heaven and became an angel. J. T. gave his life to CHRIST at a young age.  He later moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he was an active member in First Corinth Baptist Church, serving on the Deacon Board.  He was a devoted and dedicated worker at Toby Sexton Tire Company for over twenty years, retiring in 2014. J. T....

Gladys Brown Jones was born to the late Andrew James Brown and Inez (Victory) Hightower Hall (Mack Sr.) on September 19, 1936, in Blakely, Georgia.  She accepted CHRIST as her LORD AND SAVIOR at an early age at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorship of Reverend A. W. Harris. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Willie C. Jones on June 14, 1952.  Her husband preceded her in death after sixty-seven years of marriage.  To this union were born four sons; one of...

Barney Lee Igles, Jr. was born on June 1, 1947, and departed his earthly life on August 9, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney Igles, Sr. and Mary Evans, and grandparents, Will and Moriah Evans. He accepted Christ at an early age, becoming a member of Zion Watch African Methodist Episcopal Church.  He enjoyed fishing and watching westerns. Barney was a Vietnam Veteran, joining the United States Army at age seventeen and serving a total of twelve...

“I Have Fought a Good Fight; I Have Finished My Course”:  His Journey. Ruford Kimbrough was born October 29, 1939, in Blakely, Georgia, to the late Sylvester and Bertha Kimbrough.  Ruford was the fourth child of eight children.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.   Ruford accepted CHRIST at an early age at Mount Ebel Missionary Baptist Church.  He was educated in and graduated from the Calhoun County School System.  He...