Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Manchester, Georgia, Meriwether & Talbot Counties & Surrounding Areas

George Washington Jackson

George Washington Jackson

Aug 2, 2019

George “Goat” Jackson made his transition on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Jonesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the only child born to Ana Eliza Jackson and Willie C. Whitehead on April 8, 1939 in Shiloh, Georgia.

George was educated in the Meriwether County School System where he met the love of his...

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Jul 27, 2019

Mary T. Jones was born to the late Alonzo M. and Hattie J. Terry on September 25,1932 in Talbot County Ga.

Mary T. Jones went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2019 .

Mary retired from K-Mart Corporation where she worked as a department manager for twenty years .

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Laticha Rena Hawkins

Laticha Rena Hawkins

Jul 14, 2019

On September 27, 1962 in Talbot County, God saw fit to put an angel on Earth.  Her name was Mrs. Laticha Searcy Hawkins, the daughter of the late Leonard Searcy and Rosa Mae Owens Searcy.

She entered into rest on early Sunday morning, July 14, 2019 peacefully in her home in Talbotton, GA.

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Acie Neal

Acie Neal

Jul 14, 2019

Mr. Acie Neal made his transition on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

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Thelma Lee Harris

Thelma Lee Harris

Jun 24, 2019

Sis. Thelma Lee Harris was born November 8, 1925 to the late Lillie Marshall Brown and Willie Lee Prather.

She departed this life on the morning of June 24, 2019 peacefully  in her home in Manchester, GA.

She united with New Hope Baptist Church at an early age.  She was a member and...

Yandeze Tre'Maine Mattox

Yandeze Tre'Maine Mattox

Jun 11, 2019

Yandeze Tre’maine Mattox was born January 24, 2002 to his loving mother, Shara Mattox-White. The father,  Kinyotter Turner. He was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

He is a native of Meriwether County. At a young age, he joined Leverette Hill Baptist Church of Warm Springs, Georgia and received...

Leona Bonnie Deloach

Leona Bonnie Deloach

Jun 7, 2019

Sis. Leona Branford Deloach was born on August 3, 1937 to the late Martha Copeland  and Jay Len Branford.

The angels of heaven descended down and called Leona to rest on June 7, 2019 at Warm Springs Medical Center in Warm Springs, Georgia.

Sis. Leona was also known to many as Bonnie Deloach. ...

Bertha Mae Mahone

Bertha Mae Mahone

Mar 6, 2019

Bertha Mae Mahone was born on June 8, 1930 in Junction City, Ga to the late Francis Hollis and Robert Heath.

Bertha lived to see her fifth generation.

On March 6, 2019 the angels of heaven descended down to the Warm Springs Nursing Home to usher Bertha Mae Mahone to be with our...

John L. Anderson

John L. Anderson

Mar 3, 2019

Mr. John “Willie C” Anderson was born on August 24, 1937 in Greenville, Ga. to the late John Henry Anderson and Geneva Parks Anderson.

He was employed at The Little White House and Roosevelt Institute with a combined service of 43 years.  He was known for his hard work ethics and helping others.

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John Thomas Hardnett

John Thomas Hardnett

Feb 25, 2019

On June 25, 1950 John Thomas Hardnett was born in Talbotton, Ga. to the late Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Estella Hardnett.

John  was a educated in Talbot County School System.  He joined the United States Army and was a proud soldier and fought in the Vietnam War.  He was also a soldier in God’s...

Ruby Kate Ballard

Ruby Kate Ballard

Feb 11, 2019

An angel of silence came and carried the soul of Mother Ruby K. Ballard on a flight to eternal rest from the Pruitt Nursing Home, Greenville, Ga.

God blessed the late Mr. George and Mrs. Clotee (Jones) Buchanan on February 27, 1929 with a daughter Mother Ruby Buchanan...

Shirley Weaver Alford

Shirley Weaver Alford

Jan 31, 2019

On April 25, 1944 in Talbot County, God saw fit to put an angel on Earth.  Her name was Shirley Weaver, daughter of the late Jannie Mae Mahone and Willie Gray, Sr.  Shirley accepted Christ as her Lord and savior at an early age when she joined Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Woodland Ga.  She continued to...

Laura Johnson Spivey

Laura Johnson Spivey

Dec 27, 2018

Sis. Laura Johnson Spivey, of Manchester, Georgia was born March 22, 1933.  In Washington County, Georgia To the late Lewis and Catherine Johnson.

After Graduating from T. J. Eldes High School in Sandersville, Georgia, she received a Bachelor’s Degree from Fort Valley State University.   After a number of years of teaching, she furthered her education...

Claude Warrior

Claude Warrior

Dec 3, 2018

In the year of our Lord, 1937 on the 14 th day of June, in the City of Manchester, the State Of Georgia, Claude Warrior was born as the fourth child of Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Rosie Lee Warrior.  He departed this life on Monday, December 3, 2018.

He received his Christian education and worshipped...

Marilyn Deloach Bryant

Marilyn Deloach Bryant

Nov 27, 2018

Mrs. Marilyn Bryant, the third child of the late Hattie Pearl Deloach and Willie Harris Deloach was born January 19, 1961 in Warm Springs, Georgia.

Marilyn graduated from Harris County High School.  She was a devoted employee for many years at American Shield.   Marilyn became a servant of God at young age at the Shiloh...

Hubbard Hubert Jenkins

Hubbard Hubert Jenkins

Nov 23, 2018

Hubbard Jenkins was born on August 2, 1946 in Warm Springs, Georgia to the late Inez and Oscar Jenkins.

On November  22, 2018 Hubbard was called home to rest.

Hubbard was employed and retired at Roosevelt Institute.

He had a loving and giving heart and helped anyone he could.  His family...

Addie L Wells

Addie L Wells

Nov 19, 2018

On November 19, 2018 the angels descended from heaven to call Mother Addie L. Wells home.  Addie was born on October 13, 1929 to the late Frank and Adeline  Middlebrooks.

Mother Addie L. Wells was preceded in death by her parents, and spouse : Eddie T. Wells Sr., and one daughter Patricia A. (Wells) Wilcox....

Booker Thomas Parker

Booker Thomas Parker

Oct 28, 2018

Booker T. Parker was born March 31, 1960 in Manchester, Georgia to late Booker T. Parker Sr. and Illene Hodo Parker.

Booker was educated at Manchester High School.

He became employed with Flowers Bakery as a driver.

He is proceeded in death by parents, two sisters: Glady Parker and Irene Brown....

Martha Jones

Martha Jones

Oct 19, 2018

On October 19, 2018 the angels descended from heaven to call Martha Jones home.  Martha was born on May 29, 1972 to the late Jim and Annie Pearl Jones.

Martha was a twin to Mary Jones who is deceased.  Growing up with a twin they were each others best friend and backbone.  Only through death...

Johnnie Bell King

Johnnie Bell King

Oct 14, 2018

Sis. Johnnie Bell King  was born on June 4, 1938 in Talbotton, Ga.  Johnnie Bell King was born to the late Roscoe and Sallie Emma Turner.

Johnnie Bell King attended school at St. Paul’s school.

She accepted Christ a St. Paul at an early age and later...