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Recent Obituaries

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

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Margaret Kirbo

Margaret Kirbo

Feb 13, 2016

Margaret Sue LeGette Kirbo ("Boo") passed away on February 13, 2016 surrounded by her family. Boo was born in Cairo, Georgia on November 8th, 1928 at the home of her parents Ruby Robinson LeGette and Harry (Bonce) LeGette and her sister Ann LeGette Flowers Waters. Her family moved to Bainbridge where Boo was an active member of the First United...

Janice Wright

Janice Wright

Feb 12, 2016

Janice Curles Wright, 73, formerly of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 in Brunswick, GA.The graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2016 at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2016 at Ivey Funeral Home. Online...

Wilfred Cook

Wilfred Cook

Feb 12, 2016

Wilfred Franklin Cook, 88, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Memorial Hospital.No services are planned at this time. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made to: Bainbridge First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 541, Bainbridge, GA 39818 or to the charity of your choice.Wilfred was born March...

Ariel Matucan

Ariel Matucan

Feb 7, 2016

Ariel Barlin Matucan, 48, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Saturday, February 13 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project in Ariel's name.Trinity Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Trinity,...

Billie Matthews

Billie Matthews

Feb 7, 2016

Billie White Matthews, 82, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Morningside Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Dean and Rev. Carl Harrell officiating. A private interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery with Jay Wells, Jamie Ard, Dan Bryant, Brandon Conley, Ashley Gardner, and Steve...

Gerald Schwarting

Gerald Schwarting

Feb 5, 2016

Mr. Gerald Arthur Schwarting, age 62, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Gerald Arthur Schwarting was born to Henry John Schwarting and Anneliese Meier Schwarting on November 23, 1953, in Denver, Colorado. He had proudly served in the United States Navy. From Columbus, Georgia, Mr. Schwarting passed away in...

Gloria Swicord

Gloria Swicord

Feb 5, 2016

Mrs. Gloria Diane Enfinger Swicord, age 71, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016. Services for Mrs. Swicord will be held at 11:00 a.m, Monday, February 8, 2016, at Cox Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. David Grubbs will be officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, beginning at 10:00. Gloria...

Susan King

Susan King

Feb 2, 2016

Susan Patricia King, 73, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, GA.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rawleigh Furney officiating. Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online...

Christy West

Christy West

Jan 27, 2016

Mrs. Christy LeeAnn West, age 35, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, at Pine Forest Baptist Church, 104 Pine Forest Road, South of Climax, Georgia. The Rev. Mike Phillips and Rev. Tim Harrell will officiate. Interment will follow in Pine Forest Church Cemetery....

William Bryan

William Bryan

Jan 26, 2016

Mr. William Carroll Bryan, age 45, of Cairo, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Services will be held for Mr. Bryan at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2016, at Our Father's House in Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Henry Miller will officiate. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Pine Level Cemetery. Steve Haire, Walter Lewis, Tim Keller, Justin McGinty,...

Thomas Turnage

Thomas Turnage

Jan 25, 2016

Thomas Gordon "Tommy" Turnage, 54, of Gainesville, FL, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016.The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Art Bruce officiating. Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery.The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at...

Jerry Trotman

Jerry Trotman

Jan 24, 2016

Mr. Jerry J. Trotman, age 55, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016, at his home in Tallahassee, Florida. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Bainbridge, Georgia. Pastor Jerry Bishop will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Jerry Jerome...

Bonnie Wilson

Bonnie Wilson

Jan 23, 2016

Bonnie S. Wilson, 84, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016.Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Entombment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.She was born Bonnie Salter on Oct. 4, 1931, in Decatur County, Ga., to Louie and Ester Salter. She was the oldest of six sisters and...

Guy Barber

Guy Barber

Jan 23, 2016

Carlton Guy Barber, 84, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016.A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made to Bainbridge-Decatur...

John Griffin

John Griffin

Jan 22, 2016

John Allen Griffin, 58, of Climax, GA, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewitt Phillips officiating. Interment will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service.Online visitors may sign...

James Mote

James Mote

Jan 21, 2016

Mr. James Wiley Mote, age 87, of Cairo, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Grady General Hospital. Services for Mr. Mote will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Our Father's House, in Cairo, Georgia. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Ricky Pearson will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour...

Geraldine Newbern

Geraldine Newbern

Jan 20, 2016

Geraldine Holton Newbern, 77, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Archbold Medical Center.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Ron McCaskill officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior to the service.Online visitors...

Lorin Griffis

Lorin Griffis

Jan 19, 2016

Lorin Dewayne Griffis, 43, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewitt Phillips officiating. Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Online visitors may...

Bobbie Owens

Bobbie Owens

Jan 18, 2016

Bobbie Jean Owens, 55, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewitt Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made...

Zane Gunn

Zane Gunn

Jan 17, 2016

Zane Michael Gunn, infant son of Lea Ann Spooner Gunn and Michael Gunn of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016.The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Bainbridge Church of God with Rev. Ryan Carnes and Rev. David Grubbs officiating. Interment will follow at Cool Springs Cemetery with Ernie Lowery, Colt...

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