All Obituaries

Ida Mae Houston, better known as "Aunt Ida", was born in Clay County, Georgia, on March 12, 1950, to the late Arthur and Ida Johnson. She accepted CHRIST at an early age and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she was a faithful servant of GOD, as HE was her source of joy. Ida attended Washington High School. She worked as a Housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. On Thursday, July 4, 2019, THE LORD finished writing her letter...

Ida Lee Franklin was born May 2, 1937, in Crenshaw County, Alabama, to the late Murray C. Ware. She attended and graduated Helicon High School in Grady, Alabama. After graduation, she moved to Blakely, Georgia. Here, she joined Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Ida Lee departed her earthly life and was welcomed Home on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Ralph Foster and Jonathan Foster. Cherishing her memories in mourning are two sisters, Jackie...

David L. James was born on December 30, 1972, to Marvin Thompson and Annette Ceasar. He joined Saint Mathis Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. David departed his earthly life on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Donalsonville, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his daughter, father, brother, grandmother, stepdaughter and grandson. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Willie Mae James of Blakely, Georgia; five daughters: Tandra James of Blakely, Breanna James of Leesburg, Florida,...

Mrs. Pearlee was born in Blakely, Georgia to the late Mr. Frazier and Mrs. Georgia Sapp on August  1, 1914. One of five children, Mrs. Pearlee was taught at an early age the importance of God, family and hard work. The following values instilled in Mrs. Pearlee were cherished and implemented in her Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Ralph Gilbert. To this blessed union nine children were born; four whom- Pearline, Percy, Willie Ralph, and Willie Dean – preceded her in death. A...

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, Douglas “Dougie” E. Button was called home by his Lord and Savior, at Miller County Nursing Home, Colquitt, GA. Dougie was born to the late Harvey and Leah Dailey Button. Also preceding him in death were brothers: Donny and Richard “Dicky” Button, along with the love of his life, Barbara. He is survived by his children: Kelly, Chasity, Jill and Chad; also surviving are his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and siblings: Darlene, Roger,...

Mr. Hamp Tinson III, "Boy", was born on September 9, 1966, in Blakely, Georgia, to Hamp Tinson Jr. and the late Ruby Nell Tinson. At an early age, he gave his life to CHRIST and joined Faith Holiness Church #2 in Blakely, Georgia. He attended school in Early County. His favorite hobbies were fishing, playing cards and hanging out with friends. On Thursday, March 21, 2019, "Boy" was touched by an angel and left his earthly home. He leaves to cherish his memories his...

Lonnie Mae Beacham was born September 24, 1927, to the late Mr. John D. Thomas and the late Mrs. Carrie Bell Thomas in Louisville, Alabama. She departed her earthly life on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at her home surrounded by family and friends. Sister Beacham confessed her life to CHRIST at an early age and joined Macedonia Baptist Church. Later in life, she became a member of Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she remained a faithful member until GOD called her...

Patsy George was born on July 7, 1962, to the late Annette Cody and Robert Brown in Blakely, Georgia. Patsy was an active and faithful member of Glorious Community Holiness Church. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many. Her Christian life was as beautiful as the cakes that she baked so well, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She peacefully departed her earthly life of 56 years on January 23, 2019, at Columbus...

SSG (US Army Ret) /CPL (Florida State Patrol Ret) Billy Gray was born June3, 1958 to the late Annie Ruth Gray (10-08-2017) and Grady Gray (03-24-2015) in Blakely, GA. Billy departed his earthly life on Friday, January 11, 2019. Billy spent his early childhood in Blakely, GA where he was first introduced and became aware of the importance of having a relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His early teen years were spent in the central Florida area. He graduated from Wyemore...