Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Manchester, Georgia, Meriwether & Talbot Counties & Surrounding Areas
Charlie Tell
Jan 28, 2014
On September 11, 1935, God planted a seed on this earth, and blessed us with Mr. Charlie Tell of Manchester, Ga. Mr. Charlie Tell was born to the late Willie Mae Pruitt and Grover Tell. Mr. Tell leaves to honor and cherish his memories a loving wife: Barbara Tell, of Manchester, Ga.; Two sons: Marion (Windy) Dunham and Traimaine...
Walter 'Tboy' James Turner Sr.
Oct 24, 2013
Celebration of Life Mr. Walter James Turner, Sr. was born on January 27, 1926 to the late Willie B. and Georgia Lee Turner. He was preceded in death by one brother George Edward Turner, and two children Cecil and Georgia Mae Turner. He was a member at St. Paul C.M.E. Church where he served as a choir member. He...
Marilyn E. Crouch
Oct 16, 2013
Marilyn E. Crouch was born November 2, 1954, to the late Albert Crouch and Fannie Bell Crouch. She departed this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland. Marilyn joined Friendship Baptist Church at an early age and in her early 20's, Marilyn moved to Washington, D.C. She was a dedicated employee of...
Rev. Ed Harris
Oct 10, 2013
"One by one we are called from labor to reward." On December 24, 1941 Rev. Ed Harris was born in Woodbury, Georgia to the parents of Rev Willie Andrew and Sister Doris Patrick Harris. He grew, matured, and was educated in the schools of Meriwether County, Woodbury, Georgia. He graduated from the then Woodbury High School in the class...
Mary Edna Terry
Oct 10, 2013
We Celebrate the Life of One of God's Angels "And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He shall dwell among them, and He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or...
Rev. Clarence Ellison
Sep 2, 2013
The sun rose on June 20, 1946 in Manchester, GA, as he was born to the late Bro. John Henry and Sis. Erma Benning Ellison. He graduated from Meriwether County Training School in 1965. He served our country as a Private First Class in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed with Terminal Personnel Company...
Norman Terry
Jul 29, 2013
Norman Terry was born October 31, 1960 in Talbot County, Georgia to the union of Rebecca Copeland Terry and the late Fred James Terry. He was the ninth child and fourth son to this union At an early age, Norman confessed his life to Christ and attended Sunday school at St. Paul CME Church in Shiloh, Georgia. He attended...
Ilene Hamler
Jul 27, 2013
Memories of Life Sister Ilene Wells Hamler, the daughter of the late Walter and Susie Wells was born May 12, 1925 in Talbot County, Georgia. She was a member of the Valley Grove Baptist Church. She loved to sing and play the piano. She was untied in Marriage to Mr. Willie Hamler, Sr. in 1948 and this union was...
Kenneth Bernard Williams
Jul 26, 2013
Brother Kenneth Bernard Williams was born on August 22, 1959 to Willie A. Sr. and Bernice Y. Williams of Manchester, Georgia. Kenneth graduated from Manchester High School. In 1978 and entered the United States Air Force in 1984. He was employed at Goody Products, Inc., for over 25 years. He also worked fro Milliken and Company in LaGrange, Georgia...
Theresa Ann Crouch
Jul 22, 2013
Sis. Theresa Ann Crouch was born December 1, 1956 to the late Albert Crouch and Fannie Bell Crouch. She departed her life on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Theresa joined Friendship Baptist Church at an early age. She was proceeded in death by her father Albert Crouch; a son Antarus Crouch; two siblings:...
Flora Boddie
Jul 17, 2013
Ms. Flora Boddie was the daughter of Phil & Jennie Bell Howe. She entered this world on September 28, 1914. She had six brothers and five sisters. As a youngster, she joined New Hope Baptist Church and was the oldest member until her death on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. She was a quiet person, belonging to a close knit...
Emmett Jackson
Jul 9, 2013
Bro. Emmett Jackson, was born in Manchester, Georgia o July 24, 1943 to the late Lewis Jackson and the late Lucile Hall Jackson. Preceding him in death, were his two brothers, Robert Lewis Jackson and James Henry "Shook" Jackson and his sister, Mary Ann Jackson. He was the sixth child of nine children. He enlisted in he Army and...
Rosa Lee Rosser Little
Apr 18, 2013
Reflections "Phenomenal Teacher" On April 18, 2013, an Angel from heaven came to Warm Springs Nursing Home, Warm Springs, Georgia to Room 3A and said, Rosa " Come Rest and take a journey with me." Rosa Lee Rosser - Little, began her life on October 22, 1919. She was the fifth child of the late John Brown Rosser and...
James Favors
Apr 16, 2013
Mr. James Favors, was born to the late Vera and Robert Favors, Jr. on December 18, 1963, in Manchester, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2013 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He received his education at Manchester High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Sheila and Angela Favors and grandmother : Millie...
Msgt Virginia Leonard
Mar 9, 2013
The Essence of Her Life Miss Virginia Leonard was born April 5th 1945 to the late Laura and Seabron Leonard, in Manchester, Georgia. She was the youngest of three daughters. She departed this life on March, 4th 2013 at St. Francis hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Virginia was educated in the Manchester-Meriwether County School system. After graduating she enlisted in...
Msgt. Virginia Leonard
Mar 4, 2013
Miss Virginia Leonard was born April 5th 1945 to the late Laura and Seabron Leonard, in Manchester, Georgia. She was the youngest of three daughters. She departed this life on March, 4th 2013 at St. Francis hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Virginia was educated in the Manchester-Meriwether County School system. After graduating she enlisted in the United States Air Force...
Lizzie M. Parker
Feb 10, 2013
Sis. Lizzie M. Parker was born September 10, 1917 in Manchester, Georgia to the late Anderson and Mattie Green. Sis. Lizzie Parker attended Meriwether County Training School in Manchester, Georgia. She joined Calvary Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir, and she was one of the founding members of the Sunshine Club. Sis. Lizzie Parker retired...
Martha Mcgill Green
Jan 20, 2013
Sis. Martha McGill Green was born September 26, 1945 in Manchester, Georgia to the late Brady and Lucille McGill. At an early age she joined New Hope Baptist Church where she served as an a ushers until her health failed. Sis. Martha attended Meriwether County Training School in Manchester, Georgia and graduated in 1964. Sis. Martha McGill was employed...

Martha Mcgill
Jan 20, 2013
Sis. Martha McGill Green was born September 26, 1945 in Manchester, Georgia to the late Brady and Lucille McGill. At an early age she joined New Hope Baptist Church where she served as an a usher until her health failed. Sis. Martha attended Meriwether County Training School in Manchester, Georgia and graduated in 1964. Sis. Martha McGill was employed...
Barbara Ann Harvey
Jan 18, 2013
The Obituary Barbara Ann Harvey Barbara began her life on March 21, 1951 in Woodland, Georgia to the late Theodus Giddens and the late Reversa Harvey. She entered into eternal rest Friday, January 18, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. She attended school at Ruth Carter High graduating with the class of 1969. She received a Diploma...