All Obituaries

Margaret Priscilla Wimberly was born on March 27, 1960, in Blakely, Georgia, to Bobby Smith and Pearlie Mae Wimberly.  She transitioned to Eternal Life on May 19, 2023, at the Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. After graduating high school, Margaret worked as a Cook and Nurse’s Aid caring for the elderly.  She often provided food and care for others.  Margaret  also spent her adult years spending time with her grandchildren, whom she loved very...

L. C. Alexander Jr. was born November 26, 1953, to the late Annie and L. C. Alexander Sr.  He was the fourth oldest of ten siblings.  L. C. graduated from Speight High School in Fort Gaines, Georgia (Clay County).  His chosen profession was carpentry, and work was his friend. At a young age, L. C. developed a strong faith in GOD.  It was his faith that sustained him until the end on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. During his journey in life, L. C. became the father of...

Mr. James Anthony Shellhouse, Jr., was born November 21, 1972 in Dothan, Alabama to James Anthony Shellhouse, Sr., and Oma Jean Clark Shellhouse. Anthony passed away on April 13, 2023 in a Dothan hospital after a long battle with COPD. At a very young age, Anthony began working in the woods as a logger. He could operate the loader, skidder and cutter and was very good on either one of them. Anthony always believed in and loved Jehovah God. He was preceded in death by his beautiful...

GOD called Mr. Thomas James Igles Sr. Home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.  He was born January 8, 1952, in Blakely, Georgia, to the late Mr. Elton Igles Sr. and Mrs. Vera Igles.   He received CHRIST at an early age.  Mr. Igles served faithfully at Saint Mathis Missionary Baptist Church in Blakely, Georgia, until he moved to Tallahassee, Florida, to be a Brick Mason. He was joined into Holy Matrimony to...

Jessica Nicole Foster was born July 18, 1991, in Blakely, Georgia, to Michelle Price and Patrick Price Sr.   She resided in Edison, Georgia. Jessica departed her earthly life on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Charlie Lee Sr., Mae Pearl Foster, George Johnson and Essie D. Johnson; her grandparents Charlie Lee Jr. and Shirley Foster; four aunts; and two...

Eugene Barley Jr. was born on May 13, 1952, to the late William Eugene “Bud” Barley and the late Edith Bailey-Barley.  He was a native of Blakely, Georgia. “Buddy” lived in Miami, Florida.  He married the late Vanessa Barley; they had two children, Charles and Donna Barley.  He returned to Blakely, where he resided with Rene Bennett (his caregiver) until his death on Friday, February 10, 2023. Preceding him in death were siblings Willie...