All Obituaries

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,...

When God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be He put his arms around you And whispered come to me He didn’t like what you went through And he gave you rest His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best And when we saw you sleeping So peaceful and free from pain We wouldn’t wish you back To suffer that again Today we say goodbye And as you take your final rest That garden must be beautiful Because you are one of the best.

I Am Not Gone By Injete Chesoni I am not gone I remain here beside you Just in a different form Look for me in your heart And there you will find me in our love which forever lives on In those moments when you feel alone Look for me in your thoughts And there you will find me in sweet memories that burn strong Every time a tear Forms in your beautiful eyes Look up to the heavens And there you will see me Smiling down from God’s glorious skies

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...

Alpha Helen Louise Bankston- Fearrington was born October 3, 1959, In Blakely, Ga, to the late  Donell And Wylene Bankston. At an early age, she recived Christ as her lord and saivor. Helen was full of life, and she never let anything or anyone stop her from doing what made her happy. She was the life of the party and a very caring and giving person. To know her was to love her, as her spirit touched the lives of many. -OMEGA- On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Helen was unexpectedly...

Freddie Allen was born on July 13, 1965 to the late Paul Allen Sr, and Mary D. Wells. His departure has created a void that can only be filled with precious memories. To cherish those memories he leaves behind the following: Three Daughters: Leanna Allen, Deja Allen, and Rachelle Graham. seven Grandchildren: D'Tayviaonna Allen, Ken'draviun McCoy Jr., Javieon Smith, Jaliyah Lee, Ra'shaunika Graham, Re'heavenly Graham and Ra'Quan Douglas. Nine Sisters: Sandra Brown (Tony),...

May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights? I lived my life and done my best, an example I've tried to be. So can I take that step beyond the light and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might. But something seems to draw me now to that warm and loving light. I want to go, I really do, it's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can  to live just one more day. To give...

Arthur James Miller was born July 6, 1937, in Edison, Georgia. His parents were the late Luther Will Miller and Eunice Zackery Miller.   Arthur James accepted CHRIST as his SAVIOR at an early age and joined pine Ollie Baptist Church. He was a hard working family man, working faithfully until his retirement from Arlington Oil Mill in Arlington, Georgia.   A kind, caring and devoted person who knew GOD, Arthur departed his earthly life on Sunday, December 16, 2018. He was...