Virginia Collins Willis
Oct 2, 2025
Virginia Collins Willis, a beloved resident of Blakely, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on Wednesday, August 3rd, 1927, in Blakely, Virginia spent her entire life in the Colomokee Community, living in the same home that she was born in.
A devoted homemaker, Virginia was self-employed, dedicating her life to her family,...
Carolyn Widener
Sep 29, 2025
Carolyn Widener, in an act long thought impossible by those who loved and knew her, passed away on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at the age of 82. Carolyn was a truly one-of-a-kind human being. She was hard as nails. Funny with a razor-sharp wit. Delighted by chaos but disparaging of nonsense. Here’s a few facts about Carolyn:
She was born on...
Harold Mercer
Sep 29, 2025
Harold Mercer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 30th, 1937, in Colquitt, Georgia, Harold was a cherished resident of Blakely, GA, where he spent the majority of his life surrounded by family and friends.
Harold was a dedicated employee of John Deere, where he...
Raymond "Shorty" Smith
Sep 27, 2025
Raymond "Shorty" Smith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on Monday, July 8th, 1941 in Damascus, Georgia, Shorty lived a life full of hard work, love, and dedication to his family and community.
Shorty was a self-employed logger and a commercial mullet fisherman, known for his strong work ethic and passion for the...
Wayne Aunspaugh
Sep 27, 2025
Wayne Aunspaugh, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on Monday, June 12th, 1961, in Brinkley, Arkansas, Wayne spent his final years in Blakely, Georgia, surrounded by the love of his family.
Wayne is survived by his devoted wife, Marion Aunspaugh, who stood by his side...
Jack Lehmon Winkler Sr.
Sep 27, 2025
Jack Lehmon Winkler Sr., a cherished resident of Blakely, GA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on Thursday, November 30th, 1939, in Orlando, Florida, Jack moved to Miller County, GA, in 1945 to live with his beloved Aunt Rene and Uncle Curt McCorkle, who raised him with love and care.
Jack was a...
Patsy Ann Miliner
Sep 20, 2025
Patsy Ann Miliner, a resident of Bluffton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 10th, 1947, in Dale County, Alabama, Patsy was a cherished member of her community and a devoted family woman.
Patsy dedicated her career to serving others as the Director of the Senior Citizen Center, where her compassion...
Denna Forbes Peterson
Sep 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Denna L. Forbes Peterson, who left this world on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on Tuesday, November 6th, 1979, in the beautiful city of Naples, Italy, Denna brought joy and warmth to everyone she encountered throughout her life.
Denna was a cherished resident of...
Robert Ritchie Wilbourn
Sep 14, 2025
Robert Ritchie Wilbourn, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on Friday, May 27th, 1966, in Blakely, Georgia, Ritchie remained a lifelong resident of his cherished hometown.
Ritchie was a dedicated lineman for Three Notch EMC, where he worked tirelessly alongside his colleagues, who became like family...
Regina Ann Williams Moore
Sep 7, 2025
Regina Ann Williams Moore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 28th, 1942, in Blakely, Georgia, Ann spent her early years growing up in Bluffton, GA. She spent her entire life in the Early County community she cherished.
Ann was a dedicated employee of the...
Joshua Adam Brooks
Sep 3, 2025
Joshua Adam Brooks, a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. September 3, 2025, at the age of 37. Adam was born August 31, 1988, in Albany, Georgia and resided in Blakely, Georgia. After graduating from Bainbridge High School in 2007, he joined the Boiler Makers Union and became a traveling welder.
Adam was passionate about...
Mary Helen Edwards
Sep 2, 2025
Mary Helen Murkerson Edwards, a beloved resident of Blakely, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on Friday, August 14th, 1942, in Colquitt, Georgia, Mary lived a life full of love, resilience, and dedication to her family.
Mary was the daughter of the late Oscar Marcine Murkerson and Zoany Norris Adkinson.
She is survived...
John Steadham Timmons
Aug 29, 2025
John Steadham Timmons, a beloved resident of Rowena, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29th, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on March 19th, 1946, in Edison, Georgia, John lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and community.
John was a devoted member of Arlington Baptist Church, where he found spiritual fulfillment and lifelong friendships. His...
Perry Franklin Jarrett
Aug 26, 2025
Perry Franklin Jarrett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 30th, 1938, in Phenix City, Alabama, Perry was a cherished resident of Blakely, Georgia, where he spent most of his life.
Perry dedicated his career to the papermill industry, working diligently at Georgia...
Graham Phelan Lowe, Jr
Aug 24, 2025
Graham Phelan Lowe, Jr., 93, of Damascus died Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 7, 1931, to the late Graham and Neva Lowe of Fort Valley, GA.
Graham graduated from Fort Valley High School then attended North Georgia College in Dahlonega. After serving his country in the army at the end of the Korean War, he...
John Gregory Fekays
Aug 22, 2025
John Gregory(Greg) Fekays passed away on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on Tuesday, December 11th, 1945, John was a resident of Colquitt, GA, formerly of Blakely.
Greg spent his career as a Maintenance Supervisor at Early Memorial Hospital. After many years of service, he left this position at retirement.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Theresa...
Eugenia Nance Strickland
Aug 22, 2025
The funeral service of Eugenia Nance Strickland, 93, of Arlington, who died Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 at Willson Hospice House in Albany, will be conducted Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Arlington Baptist Church, 17382 Highland Ave. S, Arlington, with Dr. Gary Hadden and Dr. Van Power officiating. Visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m., and interment...
Gloria B. Hubbard
Aug 22, 2025
Bluffton, GA – Gloria B. Hubbard, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Thomasville, GA, on September 16, 1948, Gloria was a cherished member of the Bluffton community, where she resided for many years. Gloria was a dedicated receptionist at Birdsong Peanut Company in...
Joyce Morris
Aug 20, 2025
Arlington, GA - Joyce Morris, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Colquitt, Georgia, on May 18, 1941, Joyce was a cherished member of the Arlington community, where she resided for many years.
Joyce dedicated her professional life to serving others as an Office Administrator at...
Danny O'Neil Pybus
Aug 12, 2025
Danny O'Neil Pybus, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on December 14th, 1948, in Dothan, Alabama, Danny was a cherished resident of Blakely, Georgia, where he spent much of his life surrounded by family and friends.
Danny was a skilled brick mason, a craft he honed over many...
