Obituaries

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

Gary Bernard Minniefield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sarah Mae Washington

Sarah Mae Washington

Apr 2, 2016

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Mattie Stella Copeland

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.

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

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

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....

James Otis Huff

James Otis Huff

Feb 28, 2016

Mr. James Otis Huff , was born October 6, 1945 in Talbot County to the late Jim Henry and Ida Mae Huff. He joined the church at an early age. He departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, GA. He is preceded in death by his son James Otis Huff, Jr....

Eunice Carol Johnson

Eunice Carol Johnson

Feb 16, 2016

As we knew her….cheerful, dependable, always helping others. Eunice Carol Johnson was born August 13,1955 to the late Amanda Gamble Russell and Willie Ed. Brooks in Meriwether County. Eunice attended school in Meriwether County and later in Atlanta Public School System in Atlanta, Georgia. Eunice shared freely her love for family and friends and will be greatly missed by...

Pamela Yvonne Thomas

Pamela Yvonne Thomas

Feb 11, 2016

Pamela Yvonne Thomas was born September 25, 1966 to Ms. Alma Buchanan and Harrison James Thomas. At an early age Pamela began her Christian experience at Calvary Baptist Church. Later in her adult life she joined Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Pam loved everyone and everyone loved Pam. God loved her best. On February 11, 2016, God dispatched his heavenly...

Betty Faye Hodo Chrisolm

Betty Faye Hodo Chrisolm

Feb 4, 2016

On July 3,1949 God blessed John and Daisy Hodo with a beautiful baby girl, Bettye Faye Hodo. Bettye was introduced to and accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age. She became a member of New Friendship Baptist Church in Greenville, GA and later a disciple at Valley Grove Baptist Church. Bettye was preceded in death by...

Willie Clifford 'Bone' Mitchell

Willie Clifford 'Bone' Mitchell

Jan 20, 2016

Mr. Willie Clifford Mitchell was born on August 1,1927 to the late Charlie and Farrie Lee Mitchell. Willie was United in Holy Matrimony to the Mary Mitchell. To this union four children was born. Willie is proceeded in death by one son: Walter Lee Mitchell, one daughter: Mary Dean Mitchell. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 20,2016 at...

Sis. Peggy Sue Williams Whitaker

Sis. Peggy Sue Williams Whitaker

Dec 28, 2015

Sister Peggy Sue Whitaker was born January 17,1959 to the late Rufus and Alberta Williams. She was preceded in death by three brothers Charlie H. Williams, Rufus Williams Jr., and Henry K. Williams. She was a member at Calvary Baptist Church where she served faithfully until her health failed. Sis. Peggy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin,...