Johnny Bruner
Jul 12, 2025
John Wesley Bruner, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12th, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on January 10th, 1949, in Blakely, Georgia, Johnny was raised on the family farm in Zetto and spent his adult life in Early County.
Johnny was a dedicated entrepreneur, known for his self-employed ventures that contributed...
Cloana Brady
Jul 11, 2025
Cloana Brady, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on July 1, 1954, in Dade City, Florida. She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Arthur D. Brady and their daughter Christy Shippee and her husband William of Cedar Springs, GA, and son, Arthur...
Ginger Spence
Jul 7, 2025
Ginger Spence, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7th, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL. Born on Tuesday, November 28th, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, Ginger lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
Ginger was a dedicated telephone operator for ATT, where she worked diligently until her retirement. Her warm voice and kind...
Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Carmichael
Jun 23, 2025
Cynthia Sue "Cindy" Carmichael, born May 25, 1964, went home to the Lord on June 23, 2025. Forever the life of the party, there is no doubt that Jesus and all the choirs of angels welcomed her. Cindy was born to Pat Carmichael and Linda Cobb in Cuthbert, GA. Although she was the youngest in birth order, she took great...
Susan Diane Shierling
Jun 22, 2025
Susan Diane Riddley Shierling, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on Thursday, December 3rd, 1959, in Berlin, Germany, Susan's life was a testament to love, compassion, and dedication.
Susan resided in Dothan, AL, where she was a cherished member of the community. She dedicated her...
Sandra Hardy
Jun 15, 2025
Sandra Mina Hardy, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15th, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on March 30th, 1947, in Tampa, Florida, Sandra was a cherished resident of Blakely, Georgia, where she spent her later years surrounded by family and friends.
Sandra dedicated her life to her family and her work as...
Tony Knighton
Jun 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Ray Knighton (Tony), who departed this world on Friday June 13, 2025. Tony was 72 years old and cherished dearly by family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with them.
Born on March 7, 1953, Tony was a beacon of kindness and compassion. His life...
Carolyn Ruth Cooper
Jun 10, 2025
Carolyn Ruth Cooper, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on September 17, 1943, in Alabama, Carolyn was a beacon of kindness and wisdom to all who knew her.
Carolyn pursued her passion for education, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Florida State University. She...
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...
