Herbert James Swords
May 27, 2025
Herbert James Swords, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on January 8th, 1936, in Blakely, Georgia, Herbert remained a lifelong resident of his cherished hometown.
Herbert dedicated 30 years of his professional life as a Power House Operator at Georgia Pacific in Cedar Springs, GA,...
Martha Ann Stone
May 26, 2025
Mrs. Martha Ann Sims Stone, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and resident of Blakely, Georgia passed away at her home on May 26, 2025. Ann was the widow of the late Judge Lowrey Standifer Stone of the Pataula Judicial Circuit. She will be interred in the family plot at the Blakely City Cemetery.
Ann was born in Havana, Gadsden County,...
Paul Joseph DeFerrari
May 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Joseph DeFerrari, who departed this life on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on Wednesday, May 20th, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts, Paul was a beloved resident of Blakely, Georgia, where he spent his later years.
Paul was a dedicated professional in the field of financial...
William "Billy" Henry Davis
May 17, 2025
William Henry Davis “Billly”, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Blakely, Georgia, on May 17, 2025. Born on October 12, 1948, in Colquitt, Georgia, Billy was a loving husband, devoted father, proud Papa, and cherished friend to many.
Billy is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, his high school sweetheart, Theresa M. Davis. Together, they built...
Stephen Richard Mitchell
May 15, 2025
Stephen Richard Mitchell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on April 9th, 1954, Steve was a cherished resident of Blakely, GA, previous resident of Albany GA, where he spent many years surrounded by family and friends.
Steve dedicated his career to the auto auction industry,...
Edna Mabel Henderson
May 8, 2025
Edna “Mabel” Henderson, 95, of Pansey, Alabama passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at Early Memorial Nursing Home in Blakely, Georgia. Mabel was born November 24, 1929, in Dothan, Alabama to the late William C. Brown and Birdie Kirkland Brown. Mabel loved to sing gospel music. She was in a singing group called the Joyful Singers. The group would...
Elvin Ray Beasley
May 6, 2025
Elvin Ray Beasley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on Wednesday, March 21st, 1951, in Blakely, Georgia, Elvin was a cherished resident of Newton, GA, where he spent the majority of his life. Elvin was a dedicated farmer, working tirelessly as a self-employed individual to...
Edward Albert Kaminsky Jr
Apr 30, 2025
Edward Albert Kaminsky, Jr. of Arlington, GA, known and loved as Butch, passed away peacefully at Calhoun Nursing Home in Edison, GA April 28, 2025. He was 76. The son of Edward Albert Kaminsky, Sr. and Josephine Crook Kaminsky, Butch was born in Americus, GA March 15, 1949. He attended Arlington Elementary School in Arlington and boarding school in Bainbridge....
Janet Corley Smith
Apr 29, 2025
Janet Corley Smith, 68, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her residence in Blakely, Georgia. Born on a Sunday, February 10, 1957, in Mobile, Alabama, Janet lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community.
Janet was a retired registered nurse, a career that allowed her to touch countless lives with her kindness and...
Randy Alan White
Apr 29, 2025
Randy Alan White, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on July 25th, 1961, in Blakely, Georgia, Randy spent his entire life in the community he loved, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love.
Randy was a skilled Certified Auto Technician, dedicating many years of his...
Preston Holt, Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
Preston Holt Jr., a beloved resident of Blakely and Donalsonville, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on Tuesday, December 27th, 1932, in Clarksville, Florida, Preston lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his family and community.
Preston was a devoted husband to the late Alice Hazel Holt and a...
Ricky Lamar Howard
Apr 16, 2025
Ricky Lamar Howard, a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on Monday, January 14th, 1963, in Blakely, Georgia, Ricky spent his entire life in the community he cherished. Ricky was a proud veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Army. His dedication...
Wayne Roosevelt Foster
Apr 14, 2025
Wayne Roosevelt Foster, a beloved resident of Blakely, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on Sunday, March 5th, 1933, in Bronwood, Georgia, Wayne lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his community. Wayne was the cherished son of the late Samuel Milton Foster and Ruby Mae Foster. He was...
Douglas Alan George , Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
Douglas Alan George Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11th, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on November 19th, 1949, in Blakely, Georgia, Doug was a cherished resident of Colquitt, GA, where he spent his life surrounded by family and friends. Doug was a dedicated insurance agent, proudly serving his community...
Vivian Louise Porter
Apr 10, 2025
Vivian Louise Porter, 86, of Edison, GA passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her residence. Louise was born on April 8, 1939, in Dickey, GA. She was the daughter of the late William M. Mote and the late Linda Jane Phipps Mote. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Louise was a loyal friend. Her faith...
James Clifford Price, Sr.
Apr 3, 2025
James Clifford Price Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on Tuesday, December 16th, 1969, James was a lifelong resident of Blakely, Georgia, where he was known for his warm heart and unwavering dedication to his family and community. James spent his career as a...
James "Timmy" Temples
Mar 22, 2025
James "Timmy" Temples, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on Monday, October 19, 1959, in Donalsonville, Georgia, James was a lifelong resident of Blakely, GA, where he was cherished by his family and community. Timmy was a dedicated house painter, known for his meticulous attention...
Evelyn White Powell
Mar 14, 2025
Evelyn White Powell, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this world on Friday, March 14, 2025, at her residence in Blakely, GA. Evelyn was born on Monday, August 14th, 1939, in Pelham, Georgia. Evelyn was a dedicated paraprofessional with the Early County School System in Blakely, GA, where she touched the lives of countless students and colleagues with...
Brenda Shepard Lane
Mar 9, 2025
Brenda Shepard Lane, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on Monday, January 5th, 1948, in Albany, Georgia, Brenda was a cherished resident of Edison, Georgia, where she spent much of her life surrounded by family and friends. Brenda was a dedicated bank teller, known...
Rafael Valles-Muñoz
Mar 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rafael Valles-Muñoz, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who departed this life on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at the age of 84. Rafael was born on Wednesday, August 7th, 1940, in San Buena Ventura, Chihuahua, Mexico, and later made his home in Blakely, Georgia. Rafael was a dedicated...
