Obituaries

Mar 24, 2016

Mr. Henry Lewis Humphrey “Hard Rock” was born August 23, 1951 in Luella, GA to the late Mr. James Humphrey Sr. and Mrs. Jessie Ruth Humphrey Owens. On Thursday, March 24, 2016 the heavenly roll was called and he answered, “Give me rest.” Henry Lewis Humphrey is preceded in death by one sister, Ethel Kate Humphrey. Henry Humphrey became a...

Mar 16, 2016

Valerie Joy Richmond, age 65, of St. Mary’s, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2016 at her home. Valerie was born in Rochester, New York on December 21, 1951. She is one of 13 children of the late Howard Glenn House, Sr. and Mary Van Castle House. Valerie spent most of her life caring for others, raising her two...

Mar 13, 2016

Mrs. Carolyn June Dowling , age 85 of Woodbine, GA passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, GA. Mrs. Dowling was born November 6th, 1930 in Blackshear, GA to the late William and Alice Mae Jacobs Lynn. Mrs. Dowling married her beloved husband, Randall Arthur Dowling, on September 19th,...

Mar 12, 2016

Mr. Timothy G. Bradford, age 45, of Stockbridge, GA passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Mr. Bradford was born on February 15, 1971 in Atlanta, GA to the late Harley Bradford and the late Brenda Bradford. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Tracy Lynn Bradford and Tonya Ledford. Survivors include his daughter, Brittany Bradford of Stockbridge,...

Mar 11, 2016

Mrs. Saralyn Peters Fountain, age 63, of Milner, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin, surrounded by her family. Saralyn was born on May 21, 1952 in Macon, GA to the late Douglas Noel Peters and the late Joyce Sanders Peters of Barnesville. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Noel Anthony...

Mar 10, 2016

Mr. David Christopher Hurtley , age 68, passed away Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at his home in Woodbine, GA. Mr. Hurtley was born July 11th, 1947 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Adolph and Jan Hansen Hurtley. Mr. Hurtley was a proud veteran of the U.S Navy who served two tours in the Vietnam War. He was a loving father,...

Mar 7, 2016

Mr. James “Curt” Watson September 23, 1969 – March 7, 2016 Mr. James “Curt” Watson, age 46, of Zebulon, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at home. Mr. Watson was born on September 23, 1969 in East Point Georgia to Janet Price and the late James Carlos Watson, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, J...

Mar 7, 2016

Mr. Charles “Wayne” Phillips October 9, 1940 – March 7, 2016 Mr. Charles “Wayne” Phillips, age 75, of Barnesville, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mr. Phillips was born on October 9, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Bryant Lum and Opal Turner Phillips. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife Betty Phillips; daughter...

Mar 1, 2016

Mrs. Polly Virginia Jinks May 24, 1937 – March 1, 2016 Mrs. Polly Virginia Jinks, age 78, of McDonough, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at home. Mrs. Jinks was born on May 24, 1937 in Gay, Georgia, to the late Hugh and Lois Chapple Crook. Mrs. Jinks is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Gayle Johnson; sons and daughters-in-law,...

Mar 1, 2016

Mr. James “Moody” Barkley April 11, 1963 – March 1, 2016 Mr. James “Moody” Barkley, age 52, of Griffin, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Eternal Hope Hospice. Mr. James “Moody” Barkley was born on April 11, 1963 to the late Wiley “Buck” Barkley and the late Savannah Willis-Barkley in Griffin, Georgia. He was a hard worker and...

Feb 29, 2016

Mrs. Jeanette Taylor November 17, 1955 – February 29, 2016 Mrs. Jeanette Taylor, age 60, of Griffin, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough. Mrs. Jeanette Taylor was born on November 17, 1955 to the late Ms. Martha Williams and the late Mr. Tommie Joe Jester, Sr. She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 29, 2016

Mr. Gilbert Franklin ‘Frank’ Saturday , age 87 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away peacefully in Jacksonville, Fl. on Monday. February 29th, 2016. Mr. Saturday was born on June 5th, 1928 in Tattnall Co., Ga. He is the son of the late Levi & Clara Cowart Saturday. Mr. Saturday served honorably in WWII and later during the Korean War. He was...

Feb 23, 2016

Mr. James Edward Colbert November 17, 1948 ~ February 23, 2016 Mr. James Edward Colbert, age 67, of Griffin, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Spalding Regional Hospital in Griffin. Mr. Colbert was born on November 17, 1948 in Griffin, Georgia. He was the youngest son of the late Deacon Johnny Colbert and the late Deaconess...

Feb 20, 2016

Feb 14, 2016

Mr. Fred G. Weatherford, III , age 56, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 14th, 2016 at his home in Folkston, GA. Mr. Weatherford was born June 27th, 1956 in Norfolk, Virginia to Fred G. Weatherford, Jr. and the late Margaret Mae Weatherford. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Natalie Hellinger of Folkston; his father,...

Feb 9, 2016

Mr. Sherman Gilbert ‘Buddy’ Kelley , age 92 of East Oak Street in Woodbine, Ga. passed away at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Saint Marys, Ga. on the evening of Tuesday, February 9th, 2016. Mr. Kelley was born on October 7th, 1923 in Linton, Indiana. He is the son of the late Clarence K. and Fanny B. Kelley. At 6...

Feb 9, 2016

Mrs. Imogene “Jean” Clark , age 84 of Linda Street in St. Marys, Ga. passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Clark was born on March 6th, 1931 in Dodge County to the late Thomas Walker and Beulah Ezell Kirkley Harrell of Rhine, Georgia. Mrs. Clark moved to...

Feb 4, 2016

Ms. Celia Annette Bruce , age 59 quietly slipped into the Lord’s arms in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 4th, 2016 at the Warner Center Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach, Fl. Ms. Bruce stepped into time in Brunswick, Ga. on December 4th, 1956. She is the only daughter of the late Theodore Wayne & Jessie Keys Bruce. Ms....

Feb 2, 2016

Mrs. Mary Louise McGill , age 73 of Virginia Avenue in Woodbine, Ga. passed away on February 2nd, 2016 at the Morris Center for Caring Community Hospiceof Northeast Fl in Jacksonville, Fl. Mrs. McGill was born in Jacksonville, Fl. on November 11th, 1942. She is the daughter of the late John Morgan & Beatrice Annabelle Innes Beasley. She spent most...

Jan 29, 2016

Mr. Gregory Lynn Burkhalter , age 49 passed away unexpectedly at his residence Friday, January 29th, 2016. Mr. Burkhalter was born in Jesup, Georgia on April 25th, 1966. He is the son of Molly Louise McGauley Lee and the late Bobby Maurice Burkhalter. He attended Bowie County High School in New Boston, Texas and followed his daddy’s footsteps working and...