Obituaries

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

Corey Fernandez Parks

Corey Fernandez Parks

Jan 16, 2017

Corey (CP) Fernandez Parks ascended peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born on March 27, 1987 in Muscogee County, Georgia. He was the fourth child of John and Virginia Parks and raised in Manchester and Waverly Hall, Georgia. He joined Bluff Springs Christian Methodist Episcopal Church at an early age. Corey received his education from Harris County...

Willie Joe Rolax

Willie Joe Rolax

Jan 9, 2017

Brother Wilie Joe Rolax was born March 29, 1929 in Talbot County to the late Charlie and Lottie Mae Rolax. He joined Friendship Baptist Church at an early age. On January 9, 2017, our Father in heaven sent an angel to call his son home. He was married to the late Eliza Jane Rolax. He leaves to cherish his...

Lovett Little Sr.

Lovett Little Sr.

Dec 21, 2016

Brother Lovett Little, Sr. was born on November 2, 1917 to the lineage of the late Amos Little and Nancy Drain-Little. On December 21, 2016 our Heavenly Father called Lovett home to rest and be with the love of his life, Thelma. Lovett attended school in Meriwether County before joining the United States Army to fight in the World...

Mother Rebecca Terry

Mother Rebecca Terry

Nov 28, 2016

REBECCA "HONEY" COPELAND TERRY was born on September 22, 1927 in Shiloh, Talbot County, Georgia to the late Alpha Omega and Ara Melson Copeland. She was the seventh child of eleven born to this union; nine siblings preceded her in death. Rebecca was married to the late Fred James Terry, son of the late Hattie Jean Terry Gamble and...

Ciera Nicole Swan

Ciera Nicole Swan

Nov 9, 2016

Ciera N. Swan was born October 3, 1987 to Walter and Rose Swan of Manchester, Georgia. She was the second out of four children born to the couple. In the early morning hour on November 9, 2016, God decided to call his angel home. A Time to Worship Ciera received the Lord, Jesus Christ at an early age when...

Beverly Sneater 'Nitta Bugg' Gamble

Beverly Sneater 'Nitta Bugg' Gamble

Nov 4, 2016

Beverly S. Gamble was born to the late Mr. Willie Henry and Lizzie Mae Gamble on February 12, 1958 in Manchester, GA. On the 4th day of November the lord called her home. She is preceded in death by her father Willie Henry Gamble. She leaves to cherish one son: Keefe Mandre' (Shelby) Gamble of Newnan, GA. One grandchild...

Randy Joe Marshall

Randy Joe Marshall

Nov 1, 2016

Randy Joe Marshall was born August 16, 1960 to the late Mr. Willie Lee Marshall and Mrs. Bessie Mae Marshall of Warm Spring, GA. Randy was the youngest of five children of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall. For 21 years, Randy was a truck driver; a profession that he loved with so much passion. He even traveled as far as...

Jessie Lee Jarrett

Jessie Lee Jarrett

Oct 4, 2016

Bro. Jessie Lee Jarrett was born November 15,1936 in Harris County to the late William Jarrett and Ever Lee Jarrett. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 4,2016 at Columbus Hospice. He joined Spring Hill Community Baptist Church and served until his health failed. He worked at Roosevelt Institute for over thirty years. He was a humbled, and God...

Harold Dixon

Harold Dixon

Sep 23, 2016

Harold Dixon was born February 28, 1954 in Talbot County, Georgia to the late Bro. Willie Ben Dixon and Sis. Adell Waller Dixon. He was the youngest of seven children. He was affectionately called "Hal." On Friday, September 23, 2016, after reporting to work at MARTA Lenox Transit Station, God summoned Hal to come home and rest. At an...

Yvonne Hardnett

Yvonne Hardnett

Sep 12, 2016

Yvonne Hardnett was born on May 24, 1951 to Eddie Lee Ellison and Virginia Nell Marshall. She was called home on September 12th, 2016 at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. She accepted Christ at an early age of 12 years old. She attended and graduated from Meriwether County Training School (MCT). She...

Homer Lee Mccrory

Homer Lee Mccrory

Sep 8, 2016

Homer Lee McCrory was born on June 14,1951 to the late Eunice McCrory. He was called home on September 8th, 2016 at West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother Eunice McCrory and wife Mary V. McCrory. He leaves to cherish his memories three children: Eltoria Bell to Woodbury, GA; Tavoris Johnson (LaKeisha)...

Harriett Laverne Hill Harris

Harriett Laverne Hill Harris

Aug 16, 2016

Harriett Laverne Hill Harris was born on October 11,1955 in Warm Spring, GA to her parents Napoleon Hill Sr. & Barbara Jean Rolax.

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Amelia Amey

Amelia Amey

Aug 5, 2016

Today we celebrate the life of our loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend Amelia Amey "Melie". Melie was born to the late Hillard and Louise Phelps on June 3,1947 she was the wife of the late Mr. Robert Amey Sr. of McDough Ga. One daughter Angela Lee Lowe preceded her in death. Melie served as a faithful member...

Roy Bridges

Roy Bridges

Jul 31, 2016

Roy Bridges was born to Robert and Martha Bridges on October 22, 1951. He departed this earth on July 31, 2016 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Roy was a graduate of Manchester High School in Manchester, GA. Roy leaves behind one son LeChelvis Neal, one brother: Solomon Bridges, seven sisters: Jeanette (James) Hixson, Mildred Hardnett, Bernice Bridges, Vera...

Bennie Julian Harvey Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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...