All Obituaries

Martha Gean Martin was born on Thursday, September 23, 1943 to the Reverend P.W. Williams and Tena Mae Williams. She was baby sister to Peter Jr., Andrew, and Mary. Later, she became the big sister to Robert.  As a young child, Martha accepted the teachings of Christ and joined St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.   Martha was a proud 1961 graduate of Miami Northwestern Senior High School and later attended Florida Memorial University. Her nurturing spirit combined with a...

Helen Jean Reddick was welcomed into the world on September 3, 1947, in Blakely, Georgia, by her parents, Leon and Azzie Lee Reddick. On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Helen accepted her wings and entered Heaven. She professed her life to GOD at an early age and joined Saint John Freewill Baptist Church. Helen attended Washington High School in Blakely. Helen was a devoted mother and homemaker who loved to cook, dance and laugh. She enjoyed preparing meals for her family, especially during the...

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...

Reverend 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. Reverend McBurrows entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, May 8, 2020. Revernd McBurrows worked as a gifted diesel mechanic in the ‘80s at Southeastern Stages Charter Bus Service. He entered into...

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,...

Robert was born December 26, 1949, to Leroy Reed and Mattie Fisher.  In this marriage, nine children were born. 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. On April 27, 2020, GOD picked another one of HIS precious flowers to join HIM...

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, 1951, 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...