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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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Alma Iona Duke

Alma Iona Duke

Jan 25, 2017

Alma Iona Duke, 82, of 1314 Ivey's Mill Rd., Leary, Ga. 39862, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2017 at the Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, GA. Her funeral will be a graveside service held Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Salem Cemetery, Edison, Ga. with Rev. Jeff Henry officiating. The family will receive friends for a...

Francine Lindsey Reese

Francine Lindsey Reese

Jan 18, 2017

Francine Lindsey Reese, 83, of 463 New Hope Road, Blakely, GA, passed away Wednesday evening, January 18, 2017 at the Calhoun Nursing Home, Edison, GA.Her Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Hentown Church of Christ, with Mr. Danny Brewer officiating.The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time at 11...

Curtis Grier Freeman

Curtis Grier Freeman

Jan 18, 2017

Curtis Grier Freeman, 89, of 2015 Roebuck Street, Dothan, AL36301, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his residence.A private graveside service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. EST in theGrier Cemetery with Tommy Wright officiating. Curtis was born on October 23, 1927 to the late Robert Freeman and Celia Grier Freeman.He was a...

Dorothy Daniels Everson

Dorothy Daniels Everson

Jan 14, 2017

Dorothy Ola Daniels Everson, 86, of 344 Redding Ave., Edison, GA, 39846, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Jan. 14, 2017 at her home. Her funeral will be a graveside service held Monday morning, Jan. 16, 2017 at 11 AM in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Arlington, Ga. Rev. Keith Gaines and Rev. Sterling Jones will officiate. The family will...

Michael Theo Williams

Michael Theo Williams

Jan 11, 2017

Michael Theo Williams, age 70, of Stevenson, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Ginnie Manry Williams, his son, Joe (Emily) Williams; 2 grandchildren, Callie and Jaxon Williams. He was preceded in death by his father: Theo Williams; his mother, Myra Nell Williams Pickle; and his...

Hazel English Ellis

Hazel English Ellis

Jan 10, 2017

Hazel English Ellis, 89, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Her funeral will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017, at 2 p.m. EST in Zion Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith and Dr. Alex Howell officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m. EST at the Manry Jordan Funeral Home,...

Arlin Day

Arlin Day

Jan 8, 2017

Arlin Day, Jr., 84, of 576 Watson Rd., Kinsey, AL 36303, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 8, 2017 in the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Al. His funeral will be held Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at 11 AM E.S.T. in the chapel of Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home in Blakely, GA with Pastor Robert Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in the...

David Bennett Strickland

David Bennett Strickland

Jan 7, 2017

David Bennett Strickland, 46, of 170 Pineview Rd., Springville, TN 38256, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 following a sudden illness. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 9, 2017 at 2 PM in the Edison United Methodist Church with Rev. Susan Beverly officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until service time at 2 PM in the...

Mary Ellen Royer

Mary Ellen Royer

Jan 6, 2017

Mrs. Mary Ellen Swilley Royer, 84, passed away early Friday morning, January 6, 2017 in the Early Memorial Nursing Home. Mrs. Royer's wishes were to be cremated and her children are honoring her request. No services are planned at this time. Mrs. Royer was born on Feb. 15, 1932 in McIntosh, Florida to the late Joseph Reason Swilley and Cleta...

William Henry "Hal" Haddock

William Henry "Hal" Haddock

Jan 4, 2017

William Henry "Hal" Haddock, Jr., passed away at his home in Damascus, Georgia on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born in Early County on October 28, 1937. Mr. Haddock was educated in Early County school system, Gordon Military College, ABAC and received a BS Degree from the University of Georgia. Visitation will be Thursday, January 5 from 6-8 p.m....

Danny Lee Whalen

Danny Lee Whalen

Jan 4, 2017

Danny Lee Whalen, 71, of 488 Southside Drive, Blakely, Ga, passed away at his residence Wednesday morning Jan. 4, 2017.Visitation will be on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 6-8p.m. at Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home.His funeral will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11. a.m. in the Chapel of Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Dobson officiating.Burial...

Emma Lee Murkerson

Emma Lee Murkerson

Jan 3, 2017

Emma Lee Murkerson, 96, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.Her funeral will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Messer officiating.Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 10 - 11 a.m. at the funeral home.Burial will be...

Elizabeth Douglas Brooks

Elizabeth Douglas Brooks

Jan 3, 2017

Elizabeth Douglas Brooks, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the Pioneer Community Hospital of Early, Blakely, GA.There will not be a funeral service. Mrs. Brooks was born July 1, 1936, to the late Coy Douglas and Pauline Watkins.She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blakely and she drove a bus for the Early County School...

Ronald Lee Collins

Ronald Lee Collins

Dec 30, 2016

Ronald Lee Collins, 80, passed away, Friday, December 30,2016, at his residence. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home from 1:30 -2:30 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Houston Cemetery at 3 p.m. with Dr. Alex Howell officiating.Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Garland, Reid Garland, Seth Garland, Ryan Pope,...

Annie Maude Preston

Annie Maude Preston

Dec 28, 2016

Annie Maude Preston, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at her residence in Loganville, Ga. Visitation will Monday, January 2, 2017, from 10-11 a.m. at the Arlington Baptist Church immediately following will be the funeral serviceat 11 a.m. with Dr. Gary Hadden officiating.Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery with Jerry Sasnett, Billy Davis, Mickey White, Jimmy White,...

J D Love

J D Love

Dec 25, 2016

J. D. Love , 86, of 5785 Fryer Rd., Blakely, Ga. passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016 at his residence.Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home from 6 - 8 p.m. His funeral will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Chapel, at 11 a.m. with Revs. Jimmy Love and...

Barbara Craft Griffin

Barbara Craft Griffin

Dec 17, 2016

Barbara Craft Griffin, 58, of Donalsonville passed away at the Donalsonville Hospital,December 17, 2016.Visitation will be Monday, December 19, 2016, at Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home from 6 - 8 p.m.Her funeral will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Lake Seminole Baptist Church, at 2 p.m. with Revs. David Pace and Glenn Elmore officiating.Burial will follow at the Blakely...

Billy Harris Temples

Billy Harris Temples

Dec 8, 2016

Billy Harris Temples, 69, of Blakely, Ga., passed away at his family home Thursday, December 8, 2016. Mr. Temples was born November 6, 1947, in Blakely, Ga., to Josephine Elizabeth Temples and the late Mack Temples Jr. He served in the United States Air Force as a medic from 1966 to 1972 and was stationed in Turkey. He worked alongside...

Travis Emmett Wiley

Travis Emmett Wiley

Dec 8, 2016

Travis Emmett Wiley, 36, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 in St. Petersburg, Fl. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 at 2 PM in the Zion Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. William Smith and Dr. Alex Howell officiating. A burial will be held at a later date in the Sowhatchee Cemetery....

Eddie Henry Andrews

Eddie Henry Andrews

Dec 6, 2016

Eddie Andrews, 63, of 15572 Hwy 45, Arlington, Ga. 39813,passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 at Pioneer Community Hospital of Early in Blakely, Ga.His funeral will be a graveside service Friday, December 9, 2016 at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Midland City, AL. at 10 a.m. CST or 11 a.m. EST with Rev. Ryan Mason officiating.The family will have a...

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