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Recent Obituaries in Blakely, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Blakely, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Herman Hoyle White

Herman Hoyle White

Apr 7, 2022

Herman Hoyle White, 88, of Blakely, GA, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on the morning of Thursday April 7, 2022. Hoyle was born in Donalsonville, GA, October 26, 1933. He graduated from Blakely Union High School in 1951. Hoyle played football his senior year and was in the FFA Quartet, winning awards at the State...

Sandra Eaton

Sandra Eaton

Mar 29, 2022

Sandra Odom (Evans) Eaton passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early. Her Memorial Service will be Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2 PM at Arlington Baptist Church with Brother Larry Odom officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial beginning at 1 PM. Sandra was born on October 25, 1954 to the...

Steve J. Merritt

Steve J. Merritt

Mar 25, 2022

This obituary is posted as a courtesy for Southerland Funeral Home and the Merritt family. Mr. Steve J. Merritt, 70, of Panama City, FL, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Vitas Healthcare. Steve was born on December 21, 1951 in Blakely, GA to Mitchell A. and Johnnie Mae (McDonald) Merritt. Steve graduated from Early County High School in...

Eugene Manning

Eugene Manning

Mar 14, 2022

Eugene Manning, 66, passed away at Southeast Health, Dothan, AL, March 14, 2022. No services are planned at this time. Burial wll be at Conner Cemetery, Booker, FL. Eugene was born 12/28/1955 in Florida to Earl Manning and Ruth Glass Manniing. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Green Manning,

Robert Frank Daley

Robert Frank Daley

Mar 12, 2022

Robert Frank Daley, Sr. of Blakely, Georgia and Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 12, 2022. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Blakely, GA with Father Mike Kerin officiating. Burial will follow in the Blakely Cemetery. with Guy Hurst, John Hurst, Scott Starr, Dan Wasdin,...

Perry Dewayne Griffin Sr.

Perry Dewayne Griffin Sr.

Mar 7, 2022

Perry DeWayne Griffin Sr. (PD) of Donalsonville passed away in Blakely On Monday March 7, 2022 surrounded by family. His viewing will be Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 5 to 7 at Manry, Jordan, and Hodges Funeral Home with the funeral being Wednesday March 9, 2022 at 2 PM with Rev. James R Bradley and Rev. Joshua Richards officiating. Burial...

Gloria Odom Tedder

Gloria Odom Tedder

Feb 15, 2022

Gloria Odom Tedder of Blakely passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 surrounded by her family. Her Funeral Service will be Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11 AM at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Singletary officiating.Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral beginning at 10 AM.Burial will follow at Colomokee Baptist Church Cemetery with Robbie Barkley,...

Philip H. Spence

Philip H. Spence

Feb 14, 2022

Philip H. Spence, DDS, passed away at age 101 on February 14, 2022 after a three month stay at Lynn Haven Nursing Home. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Blakely Cemetery with Dr. Alex Howell officiating. Dr. Spence was a Blakely, Georgia native and the son of A.C. and Mattie Spence, having...

Margaret Bruner Stokes

Margaret Bruner Stokes

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Bruner Stokes, 103, passed away February 14, 2022, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL following a brief illness.A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday afternoon, February 16, 2022 at 2 PM in the Enterprise Baptist Church Cemetery (338 Enterprise Road, Edison, GA) with Dr. Alex Howell and Rev. Lyle Brackin officiating.Pallbearers will be Chet Stokes,...

Hiram Bruce Rabon

Hiram Bruce Rabon

Feb 4, 2022

Hiram Bruce "Butch" Rabon JR, 78, of 9103 Highway 62 W Blakely, GA 39823, died at his residence Friday evening, February 4, 2022. His service will be held February 8, 2022 graveside at Centerville Church at 2 P.M. with Neil Lumpkin officiating. Butch was born on May 11, 1943 to the late Hiram Bruce Rabon SR and Letha Virginia Jarrett...

William Jimmy Weaver

William Jimmy Weaver

Feb 4, 2022

Posted as a curtersy for Holman Mortuaries/Cremation and the family of Mr. Weaver BLAKELY, GEORGA. . .William Jimmy Weaver, a resident of Blakely, Georgia, died late Friday night, February 4, 2022, at his home. He was 86. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. (EST), Monday, February 7, 2022, in the Sowhatchee Baptist Church with Pastor Hubert Smith officiating....

Melissa Beth Stokes

Melissa Beth Stokes

Feb 1, 2022

After a lengthy hospital stay, Melissa passed from this world, while being held by her mother Wanda. Melissa was born on October 22, 1973, to Jerry and Wanda Stokes in Clermont, FL. Melissa graduated from Plant City High School and then attended Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, FL. Melissa's greatest joy in life was singing and playing the piano...

Dorothy Belisle Henderson

Dorothy Belisle Henderson

Jan 29, 2022

Dorothy Belisle Henderson formerly of Blakely, GA., living for the last several years in Dothan, AL., passed away at Extendicare Nursing Home in Dothan on January 29, 2022. She was 82 years old. She loved keeping up with all of the things going on in her family and friends lives. Dorothy was a faithful member of Colomokee Baptist Church. Mrs....

Joseph Owen

Joseph Owen

Jan 28, 2022

Joseph Thomas Owen passed away on January 28, 2022, at Fayette Piedmont Hospital in Fayetteville, Georgia. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Blakely Cemetery. Joe was born in Blakely, Georgia, on...

Jimmy Felton Sealy

Jimmy Felton Sealy

Jan 28, 2022

James F. Sealy Sr., "Jimmy", "Coach Sealy", of Blakely, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on January 28th, surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born in the cottages located on Sealy Springs in Cottonwood, Alabama on July 31st, 1937. He graduated from Columbia Highschool in Columbia, Alabama in 1955. He then went on to the University of Georgia to...

Lynda Dianne Howard

Lynda Dianne Howard

Jan 27, 2022

Ms. Lynda Dianne Howard, 76,passed away at home on January 27, 2022.Her funeral service will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel of Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home.Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. one hour prior to the funeral. Acomplete obituary will be posted as soon as available.

Joann J Fitzgibbons

Joann J Fitzgibbons

Jan 20, 2022

Joann Jordan Fitzgibbons ascended with the Angels to heaven on January 20, 2022. She was born to the late Ruth and Bob Jordan on February 18, 1934 in Blakely, GA. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Bobbie Ruth Jordan and brother Samuel Jordan.She is survived by her husband Robert Fitzgibbons, daughters Kathy Fitzgibbons, Nancy Fitzgibbons and Eleanor...

Jessie Aaron Cleveland

Jessie Aaron Cleveland

Jan 18, 2022

Jesse Aaron Cleveland, our beloved son, grandson, sibling, cousin, nephew, and friend passed away January 18, 2022, in Blakely, GA. He was born on July 13, 1995, with instant charisma and a remarkably loving and kind heart to Jeff and Debbie. Jesse graduated in 2014 from Early County High School while leaving a piece of this loving heart and free...

Willie Clyde Henderson

Willie Clyde Henderson

Jan 18, 2022

Willie Clyde Henderson formerly of Blakely, Georgia, living for the last seventeen years in Gainesville, Georgia, passed peacefully into Heaven on January 18, 2022. Willie, as she was known to most, was 93, enjoyed a full life, most of which she lived in Blakely. She was known for her love of family, friends, church, flowers and gardening. Most importantly she...

Arthur H. Powell

Arthur H. Powell

Jan 17, 2022

Arthur H. Powell, Sr., 83, of Blakely, GA, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, January 17, 2022.Due to the rising Covid cases, a private burial will be held Tuesday, January 18th.A memorial service will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home with Dr. Alex Howell...

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