All Obituaries

Keambra Bresha Rene Keith was born in Albany, Georgia on November 10, 1997 to Tamellia Burden and Dewayne Keith, Sr. She transitioned to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024. She graduated from Early County High School in 2017. After graduation she moved to Ellenwood, Georgia to continue her education. She was employed at Calhoun State Prison as a Correctional Officer until she couldn't anymore, due to her battle with Lupus. She was a great mother to her child Kanilah. She was the oldest...

Shelia Bullard Tinson was born on Friday, July 10, 1964 in Blakely, Georgia to Tommy Bullard, Jr., and Juanita Rainge. God called her home on  Friday, March 1, 2024. Sheila received her education in the Early County School System.  She accepted Christ early in life and was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully until death. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Eddie Tinson. In this union she gained two stepsons, Dwayne Beachum and Anthony...

Jimmie William Wright was born on June 1, 1963, in Blakely, Georgia.  He was the son of the late Otis Wright Sr. and Choicie Mae McCoy-Wright. He departed his earthly life on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by three siblings:  Esther Jean Brown, Lionel Lewis Wright, and Ricky Lee Wright. Jimmie is survived by one son, Dontrell Deion Sol; two grandchildren, Da’Kenzee Sol and King Zion Sol; five...

Larodo Rogers was born on March 25, 1981, in Blakely, Georgia,  to Peggy Rogers-Igles and Barney Lee Igles, Jr.  He departed his earthly life on February 23, 2024, in Burnsville, Minnesota. Larodo was educated through the Early County School System and was part of the Early County High School Class of 1999.  He graduated from police academy in Selma, Alabama, in 2003.  He served as a law enforcement officer for five-plus years, serving in Houston County, Midland...

Sister Nadine Sol was born October 8, 1942 to Mr. Mark Lyles, Sr., and Sylvia Lyles. She was very faithful worker at the Early County Jail until her retirement. She also was a caregiver to others in need. Sister Nadine departed her earthly life on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Sol and daughter, Lizzie Mae Hutchins; eight sisters: Jessie Mae Booker, Lessie Mae Petterman, Dorothy Jean Lyles, Nancy Lee, Mattie C. Chambers, Rose...

GOD saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb.  HE gently closed your loving eyes and whispered, “Peace be thine”.  GOD called Dennis Home to Rest on January 10, 2024, after a lengthy illness.   Dennis was born September 9, 1988, the son of Willie Charles Cawthon Sr. and Sally Catherine Smith Cawthon.  He was a native of Blakely, Georgia. He was introduced to CHRIST at an early age and joined the Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal...

We gather today to honor the life of a remarkable lady, Mary Constance Thornton Washington, also known as “Honey”.  Born in 1928, Mary’s life was a testament to kindness, selflessness, and perseverance.  As a devoted mother and grandmother, her love was unwavering, her strength and guidance immeasurable.  As a caring daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and coworker, she was kind, dependable, and trustworthy. She was born in Early County to the late...

Mrs. Erma Jean James–a loving daughter, wife, and a mother of five–was born on July 9, 1949, to Mr. Toylee Pittman and Ms. Dorothy George.  She was a native of Blakely, Georgia. She attended Early County High School, where she met her husband, Lonnie James Jr., in 1967.  She entered a Certified Nursing Assistant program in Albany, Georgia, and received her certification.  As a CNA, Erma impacted the lives of patients and their families in their times of need....