All Obituaries

*** Due to COVID-19, a facial mask/covering will be required for any and all service*** In compliance with the City, County and Georgia State Law, Social Distance is also required.   Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am...

*** Due to COVID-19, a facial mask/covering will be required for any and all service*** In compliance with the City, County and Georgia State Law, Social Distance is also required.   Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am...

A Time to Be Born: Robert Hudley was born August 12, 1957, in Blakely, Georgia.  He was the offspring of Mr. Bennie and Mrs. Dora Lee Hudley. A Time to Live: Robert attended the schools of Early County, graduating Early County High School in the Class of 1976.  He served twenty years active duty in the United States Army.  Robert resided in Blakely.  He was an active member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church until his health failed. A Time to Leave:  Early...

Isiah D. Powell, affectionately known as “Zay”, was born May 10, 1990, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Theresa Powell and Carl Jackson.  He accepted THE LORD and dedicated his life to CHRIST at an early age at Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia. Isiah attended the Early County Public School System.  He graduated in the Class of 2008 at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Stonecrest, Georgia. Isiah found much joy and pleasure in spending time with his son...

Elder Larry W. Grimsley was born on April 15, 1955, in Donalsonville, Georgia to Doris Grimsley and the late Wysmon Grimsley.  He departed his earthly life on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (North Campus) in Albany, Georgia. At a early age, Elder Grimsley joined Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jakin, Georgia.  He graduated Early County High School in 1973.  That same year after graduation, he joined the United States...

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...

"...And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away..." (Revelation 21:4) Sandra Shenell Callaway James was born July 15, 1970, in Blakely, Georgia. Her parents are Phil and Catherine Callaway. At the age of fifty, she passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.  She dedicated her life to Jehovah and...