Linda Diane Blankenship
Feb 1, 2025
Linda Diane Blankenship, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on Monday, March 7th, 1966, in Tallahassee, FL, Linda was a cherished resident of Blakely, GA, where she touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness. Linda was the devoted daughter of Linda...
Gordon Keith Etheridge
Jan 25, 2025
Keith Etheridge, a beloved resident of Marianna, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on Thursday, April 7th, 1955, Keith lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family and community. Keith proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, where he developed a strong...
Peggy Ann Enfinger
Jan 20, 2025
*****Service Time Change***** Peggy Ann Enfinger, lovingly known as "Nana" to her family, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on Sunday, February 1, 1942, Peggy was a cherished member of the Blakely community and a devoted member of Colomokee Baptist Church. Peggy is survived by her beloved husband, Larry Wayne Enfinger, with...
Ronnie Gendle Payne
Jan 16, 2025
Ronnie Gendle Payne, 81, of Fort Gaines, GA., passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, January 20, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at New Park Cemetery in Fort Gaines. Rev. Jeff Hines will officiate. Ronnie was married to the late Frances Shockley Payne. He was a commercial fisherman by...
Delores "Dee" Johnson
Jan 11, 2025
Delores "Dee" Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on Tuesday, July 29th, 1930, in Selma, California, Dee lived a life full of love, creativity, and dedication to her family and community. Dee was a talented interior decorator who brought beauty into the homes of many....
David Waller Jones
Jan 10, 2025
David Waller Jones, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on December 11th, 1933, in Blakely, Georgia, David spent the majority of his life in the community he cherished. David was known by many as always having a “smiling face” or “cutting up” to make others...
Linda Johnson Cliett
Jan 9, 2025
Linda Johnson Cliett, a lifelong resident of Blakely, GA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at the age of 77. Born in Blakely on April 9th, 1947, Linda was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who touched countless lives throughout her journey. Linda dedicated 32 years of her life to the Early County School System as...
John Olin Newberry
Jan 7, 2025
John Olin Newberry Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Born on Friday, October 27th, 1944, in Avon Park, Florida, Olin was a treasured resident of Arlington, Georgia, where he was raised on a farm in Baker County. Olin was a man defined by his unwavering work ethic, passion, and dedication to both his family and his...
Max Christopher Ellis
Jan 7, 2025
Max Christopher Ellis, a beloved father, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 62. Max was born on October 27, 1962, in Orlando, Florida. He spent his final years in Fort Gaines, Georgia. Max was the devoted son of Howard Mitchell Ellis, who survives him, and the late Patricia Shelhorn Ellis. He...
Charles Allen Mathis, Sr
Dec 31, 2024
It is with love that we remember Charles Allen Mathis, Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the age of 78. A resident of Arlington, Georgia, Charlie was surrounded by family and loved ones in his final moments. Born on March 25, 1946, in Worth County, GA, Charlie spent...
Johnny J "Buddy" Cherry
Dec 29, 2024
Johnny James “Buddy” Cherry, 76, of Blakely passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, December 29, 2024. Buddy was born March 1, 1948 in Early County to Johnny Bob Cherry and Verna Nolan. He was married to Annie Cherry, his beloved wife of 55 years. Buddy worked at Georgia Pacific Plywood Mill from 1970 up until its closing in 1994....
Millicent Fincher Carlisle
Dec 26, 2024
Millicent Fincher Lisenby Carlisle, a beloved member of the Arlington, Georgia community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on Friday, November 13th, 1931, in Rowena, Georgia, Millicent lived a life full of love, dedication, and service. Millicent was a devoted Administrative Assistant for the Calhoun County School Superintendent, where she worked diligently...
William "Billy" Joseph Peters, Sr.
Dec 26, 2024
William Joseph Peters, Sr. (Billy) age 95, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Billy was the son of Joseph Clyde Peters and Kathleen Dunn Peters. He was born July 17, 1929 in Cairo, Georgia at the family home of the Dunn’s. In 1930 his family moved to Blakely where they built and operated the Blakely Theatre,...
Lisa White
Dec 20, 2024
Lisa White, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on Wednesday, September 12th, 1962, in Belle Glade, Florida, Lisa was a cherished resident of Blakely, Georgia, where she spent many years surrounded by family and friends. Lisa dedicated her professional life to her role as an HBA...
Geraldine Jacobs Johnson
Dec 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Geraldine Jacobs Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this life on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Born on March 14, 1959, in Edison, GA, Geraldine lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community. Geraldine was a devoted caregiver, self-employed and...
Robert "Bobby" Robinson Mclendon Iii
Dec 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert “Bobby” Robinson McLendon III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on Tuesday, February 20th, 1940, in Dothan, Alabama, Bobby was a cherished resident of Blakely, Georgia, where he spent the majority of...
Kenneth T. White
Dec 15, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Thurber White. Kenneth was born on Monday, March 14th, 1966, in Samson, Alabama, and passed away on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, at the age of 58, at Flowers Hospital. Kenneth was a skilled and dedicated self-employed carpenter, known for his craftsmanship and attention to detail. Kenneth is survived...
Callie Nicole Mcgriff
Dec 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Callie Nicole McGriff, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, who left this world on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 52. Nicole was a cherished resident of Blakely, Georgia, and was born in Dothan, Alabama, on April 14, 1972. Nicole was a proud graduate of Early County...
Roy Stuart
Dec 10, 2024
Roy Stuart, a beloved resident of Arlington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on July 31st, 1934, in Blakely, Georgia, Roy lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and community. Roy was a devoted husband to his late wife, Eunice Ileen Stuart, and a loving father to his...
Peggy Mcmullen Temples
Dec 9, 2024
Peggy McMullen Temples, 83, of Blakely passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at Early Medical Center. Services will be held graveside at Blakely Cemetery, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Sterling Jones will be officiating. Peggy was born in Blakely, Ga on December 27, 1940 to Judson Jenkins McMullen and Gertrude Philmon McMullen. She was a seamstress for...
