Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Manchester, Georgia, Meriwether & Talbot Counties & Surrounding Areas
Bennie Julian Harvey Jr.
Jul 29, 2016
Bennie Julian Harvey Jr. was born February 1, 1946, in Woodland, Georgia, to Bennie Julian Harvey Sr. and Reversa Harvey. He was called to eternal rest on July 29, 2016, at the age of 70. Bennie medically retired from Georgia-Pacific in Durand, Georgia, during the late 1980's and spent his life in Woodland, Georgia, where he enjoyed spending time...
Willie Lou Daniel
Jul 20, 2016
Willie Lou Daniel was born on December 11, 1918 in Manchester, Georgia to parents Frank and Sallie Jessie Prather. She was called to eternal rest on July 20, 2016 at the age of 97. Willie retired from Goody in Manchester, Georgia in the late 1970's. She enjoyed gardening, baking and the company of family and close friends. She accepted...
Cathleen Bunkley
Jul 15, 2016
Ms. Cathleen Bunkley was born January 3,1945 in Junction City, Ga to the late Mr. George Bunkley and Mrs. Mattie Mae Thornton Bunkley, the youngest of three children. She was a loving and caring sister, aunt, and friend. "To know her was to love her." She enjoyed being around people and spending time with family. She had a passion...
Roger Brawner
Jul 13, 2016
We are here to celebrate the life of Rogers Brawner. He was born in Elberton, Georgia on November 22, 1936 to the late Mr. William Coy Brawner Sr. and the late Mrs. Jeanie Mary Smith Brawner. He transitioned into eternal life on July 13, 2016 at West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, Ga. He became a member of the...
Raymond Rufus Blue
Jul 10, 2016
Raymond Rufus Blue was born on September 17,1954 to the late Leola Mullins and Henry Blue. He departed this life on July 10,2016. "Blue" as he was affectionately called accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Ruth Carter High School in Talbotton, Ga. He was very handy and turned this gift into a lifelong career of construction. He...

Geraldine Russell Boddie
Jun 29, 2016
Ms. Geraldine Russell Boddie was born to the late Amanda Gamble-Russell and John Lee Russell in Columbus, Georgia on January 4,1945 and later moved to Manchester, Georgia. On Wednesday, June 29,2016, an angel gained her wings and was called home. Geraldine was the sweetest person on earth, loved everyone and the strongest woman that we ever knew. She will...

Gary Bernard Minniefield
Jun 21, 2016
Gary B. Minniefield was the third child born to the late Horace Minniefield, and Georgia Minniefield. He graduated from Manchester High School. He enjoyed observing nature, therefore, working as a landscaper for several years was a joy to him. On Tuesday, June 21, his spirit soared at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA. He leaves the following to cherish memories...
Willie Doulas 'Dike' 'Sonny' Thornton
Jun 19, 2016
Willie Douglas Thornton also known as "Dike" or "Sonny" age 73 died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. He was born on October 13,1942 in Talbot County, GA to the late Milton Thornton and Daisy Bell Thornton. He graduated from Ruth Carter High and later joined the United States Air Force where he received...

Carol Elizabeth Ellison Hollis
May 22, 2016
Carol Elizabeth Hollis was born on April 13,1945 to the union of David and Mary Ellison. Carol departed this life on Sunday, May 22,2016 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Georgia. Carol accepted Christ at an early age while attending Bridge Street Church of God in Christ. She served faithfully as an usher and trustee under the Pastoral leadership...
Bishop Lee Prather
May 5, 2016
Mr. Bishop Lee Prather, formally known as Bish, was born August 1,1951 in Manchester, GA to the late Willie and Nellie Prather. He received his formal education at Meriwether County Training School and graduated in 1969. Bishop had the privilege of working for the Mead Company, and the Pathways Center. Bishop accepted Christ into his life at an early...
Tamara Carvette Ellison Cochran
Apr 21, 2016
Tamara Carvette Ellison Cochran was born to the late John Paul "JP" Ellison and Betty Faye Ellison on August 8,1976 in Columbus, GA. Tamara accepted Christ at an early age. She attended Central Elementary Middle School before transferring to Macon County High School. She continued her education in Medical Coding and Billing. Tamara leaves to cherish her memories her...
Ravion Josiah Johnson
Apr 20, 2016
Ravion Josiah Johnson was born on October 6, 2015 to Cavasha Dunn and Raymond Johnson in Lagrange, GA. He quietly departed this life Wednesday, April 20,2016 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Georgia. Ravion leaves to cherish his memories his parents: Cavasha Dunn and Raymond Johnson Jr. ; one brother: Amar'e Hill. Two grandmothers: Linder Dunn, Jerline Marshall....

Shirlene Ellison Durden
Apr 19, 2016
Mrs. Shirlene Durden, daughter of the late Laura K. Ellison and Andrew Ellison was born (insert Date) in Talbot County, Georgia. She attended Ruth Carter High School of Talbot. Sher was united in holy matrimony to Willie James Durden. This union was blessed with five children. James Durden preceded her in death in May 2013. Mrs. Durden was kind...
Charlie Lee Mitchell
Apr 8, 2016
Mr. Charlie Lee Mitchell was born on February 16, 1935 to the late Charlie and Farrie Lee Mitchell. Charlie is proceeded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. Mr. Charlie is survived by one sibling: Inez Mitchell one uncle: Horace McCrory. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and a very dear friend, Mr. James Weaver who...
Bessie Mae Rush Johnson
Apr 8, 2016
Of a daughter, sister, loving mother, wife, niece, auntie, cousin, and friend to many. Mrs. Bessie Mae Johnson was born to the Mr. J.C. & Bessie Rush Sr. on Feb. 9,1949 in Manchester, GA. She later became a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on the 8th day of April 2016 the lord sent his angels down from...
Mattie Stella Copeland
Apr 2, 2016
Peacefully, on Saturday, April 2,2016, Sister Mattie Copeland departed this life at Warm Springs Nursing Home in Warm Springs, GA. Mattie (affectionately known to some "Snap") was born on June 10, 1942 to the late Bennie Frank and Mary Copeland. She joined St. Paul C.M.E. Church at an early age and attended faithfully until her health changed. Mattie enjoyed...

William Lovett Sr.
Mar 25, 2016
Bro. William Lovett Sr. was born to the late Mr. Raymond Lovett and Frankie L. Lovett in Greenville, GA on October 8, 1951. On Friday, March 25, 2016 god called his servant home from labor to reward. William received his education from the Meriwether County Public School System. He graduated with the class of 1969. After he graduated he...
Tramaine Demorris Brown
Mar 10, 2016
Bro. Tramaine Demorris (Repete) Brown was born December 4,1977 in LaGrange, GA to the late Willie Steed and Barbara Tell. He attended and graduate from Manchester High School in 1996. He departed this life on Thursday, March 10,2016 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Steed, his grandparents Vera &...
Ronnie Simpson
Mar 10, 2016
Mr. Ronnie Simpson was born to Ms. Maxine Simpson of Talbot County, Woodland, GA . On May 25th 1953. Born and Raise in Woodland, GA. He worked at Roosevelt Institue in Warm Springs, GA and the Warm Springs Medical Center and Oak View Nursing Home in Waverly Hall, GA. He departed his life at his home on March 10th,2016....