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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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Peggy Jane Chandler
Nov 24, 2021
Peggy Jane Chandler, 78, passed away November 24, 2021, at Lenbrook Assisted Living, Atlanta, Ga. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Blakely Cemetery. Michael Mansfield will be officiating. Ms. Chandler was born in Blakely, Ga. on August 25, 1943, to the late Fred Hand and Minnie Brightwell Chandler.She graduated from...
James Charles Hawkins
Nov 22, 2021
James "Jim" Charles Hawkins, 81, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 22, 2021 at his home in Fort Gaines, GA. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Claudia Jo Kershaw Hawkins, the love of his life for 60 years.They have three children; James Alan (Shelia) Hawkins of Blakely, GA,Tony (Priscilla) Hawkins of Blakely, GA., Linda (Michael) Kadron of Albany, GA.He...
Jessie Merle Avery
Nov 18, 2021
Jessie Merle (McCorkle) Avery, 74, passed away at Southeast Health on Thursday, November 18, 2021. There will be a graveside service held on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 10 a.m. in the Roberts Cemetery, Colquitt, GA with Rev. Sterling Jones officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Sterling McCorkle, Sandy Bridges, David Norris, Ethan Norris and Sean Jensen. Ms. Avery was born...
Preston Chandler
Nov 14, 2021
Preston Chandler, Jr., 74, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Al.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Cedar Springs Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith officiating.Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Seth Atkinson, Brandon Aycock, Ken Chandler, Stormy Rogers, Kent Earl Rogers, and Jason...
Emily Anne Wilbourn
Nov 13, 2021
Emily Wilbourn, 59, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Hialeah Hospital in Hialeah, Florida. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 2 p.m at Bush Cemetery with Rev. Sterling Jones officiating.Pallbearers will be Wayne Goocher, Mason Goocher, Bruce Singleton, Dustin Mock, Cale Craft and Martin Armstrong. Emily was born on December 12, 1962...
Willie Driver
Nov 12, 2021
Willie Edward Driver, 82, passed away Friday morning, November 12, 2021, at his residence.A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Smith officiating.Visitation with family and friendswill be from 10 a.m to 11 a.m. prior to the memorial service Willie was well known by the community andlovedhunting,and...
Lisa Ann Jackson
Nov 4, 2021
Lisa Ann Jackson, 54, passed away at Southeast Health on Thursday, November 4, 2021.Her funeral will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021,at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home with Cliff Starr officiating.Burial will follow at Pine Lawn Gardens Cemetery, Blakely, GA with the Grandson Solomon Thomas and sons; Jack Taylor, Holden Taylor and Jimmy...
Bobby James Brooks
Nov 2, 2021
Bobby James Brooks, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.His funeral service will be Friday, November 5, 2021, at 11 a.m. at MarsHill Primative Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Gaines and Bro. Lamar Burkett officiating.Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Mark Miller, Terry Torbert, Chris Kendrick, Jason Brown Jim Atchley and Alan Lee serving as active pallbearers.Honorary pallbearers...
Joan Clark Sammons
Nov 1, 2021
Joan Clark Sammons, 76, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Pigeon Valley Rest Home. Joan was a native of Baker County, Georgia and a daughter of the late Perry Jackson and Minnie Holland Clark.She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Griffin, Kate Carter and Evelyn Hoover; and three brothers, Jack Clark, Spurgeon Clark and Derrell...
Gordon Williams
Oct 30, 2021
Gordon Williams, 86, passed away at his home on October, 30, 2021.A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 2 p.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery,Arlington, GA. Mr. Williamswas born October 26, 1935 to the late George Patillo Williams, Sr. and Lille Mae Strickland Williams.He served in the Air Force and loved to travel with his...
John Wesley Barron
Oct 26, 2021
John Wesley Barron, 79, passed away on Tuesday Oct. 26 surrounded by his family at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL. His funeral service will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home with Rev. Sterling Jones officiating followed by burial at Pickle Cemetery in Early County with Jonathan Pugh,...
Johnny Avirett
Oct 25, 2021
Johnny Avirett, 63, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on October 25, 2021.A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021,at 10 a.m. at the Johnny Avirett family cemetery with Bro. Bill Sanders and Rev. Rawleigh Furney officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark Avirett,J. P. Love,Jonathan Davison, Skyler Suggs, Trystin Howard and Robert "Bubba" Suggs. Johnny...
Rena Belle English
Oct 24, 2021
Rena Belle White, 95, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 24, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family.A graveside service will be held at Pinelawn Gardens Cemetery on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Sterling Jones officiating. Ms. White was born May 18, 1926 in Blakely, GA to the late Fred White and Cleo Loyless White.Other...
Betty Sue Brackin
Oct 13, 2021
Betty Sue Brackin,79, passed away at the Thomasville Health and Rehab Center on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.A graveside service with Preacher Jack Cowart officiating will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Arlington, GA on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 2 p.m. Betty was born in Carnegie, GA on July 27, 1942 to the late Jessie Hammock, Sr. and Odell...
Judy Elizabeth Moore
Oct 13, 2021
Judy Elizabeth Jenkins Moore, 74, passed away at Life Brite Community Hospital on October 13, 2021. A graveside service will be heldTuesday, October 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Enterprise Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Sterling Jones officiating. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe social distancing.The...
Mary Stokes Odum
Oct 4, 2021
Mary Odum, 85, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at her residence with her family at her side.A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Blakely Cemetery with Bill and Daniel Odum officiating and Bill, Tommy, Steve, Randy, Trey, Daniel and Joshua Odum serving as pallbearers. Due to the ongoing concerns...
Nolan Mock
Oct 3, 2021
Nolan Seth Mock, 17, passed away Sunday, October 3, 202l.A Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 8, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. ( EST) atEarly County High School in the Mangham Auditorium. Nolan was born in Dothan, AL on January 20, 2004to Brian and the late Samantha Watkins. He was a senior atEarly County High School.He enjoyed hanging out with...
Marion Patrick Mock
Oct 3, 2021
Marion Patrick Mock, Sr.,71, passed away at the Phoebe North Hospital, Albany, GA on Sunday, October 3, 2021 after a short illness.Hisfuneral will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, October 6, 2021, at Manry-Jordan-Hodges from 6 -8 p.m. Pat was...
Sara Jean Thompson
Sep 30, 2021
Ms. Sara Dunn Thompson, 88, passed away at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, SC on September 30, 2021.The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges funeral home with Dr. Alex Howell officiating and interment will be in the Blakely Cemetery with Donald Thompson, David Hicks, Jason Millwood, Will...
Thomas "Butch" Oakley Moore
Sep 29, 2021
Thomas "Butch" Oakley Moore, age 75, passed away on September 29, 2021 at his home in Blakely, GA, following several months of declining health. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Blakely First United Methodist Church from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A graveside funeral service led by Alex Howell and Tucker Lewis will be held...
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