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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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Wylene O'Neal

Wylene O'Neal

Jan 19, 2024

Wylene Griffin O'Neal, age 80, of Destin, Florida, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. A service was held Friday, January 26, 2024, at Destin Methodist Church. Pastor Allen Newton officiated. A graveside service will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., January 27, at Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge, Georgia. The Rev. Stephen Webb will officiate.

Michael Killingsworth

Michael Killingsworth

Jan 18, 2024

Mr. Michael (Mike) Killingsworth, age 64, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his son’s home in Leesburg, Georgia. Services for Mike will be held Monday, at 11:00 a.m., January 22, 2024, at the First Church of the Nazarene. The service will conclude at the church. A private burial will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene cemetery....

Fannie Boutwell

Fannie Boutwell

Jan 18, 2024

Fannie Mae Wimberly BoutwellMay 23, 1926 - January 18, 2024 Fannie Mae Boutwell, age 97, of Climax, GA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Delwood Baptist Church.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Neil Hosey,...

Helen Martin

Helen Martin

Jan 17, 2024

Helen Christine "Chris" Carroll MartinDecember 24, 1941 -  January 17, 2024 Helen Christine "Chris" Carroll Martin, age 82, of Donalsonville, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. A private family service will be held at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Chris was born December 24, 1941 in Crab Orchard, Tennessee the daughter...

Ted Lambert

Ted Lambert

Jan 16, 2024

Ted Ryan LambertJanuary 31, 1956 -  January 16, 2024 Ted Ryan Lambert, age 67, of Whigham, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The family will hold a family led graveside service at Whigham Cemetery on February 17, 2024 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Ted was born Tuesday, January 31, 1956...

Virginia Morris

Virginia Morris

Jan 10, 2024

Virginia K. MorrisFebruary 22, 1959 - January 10, 2024 Virginia K. Morris, age 64, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dewitt Phillips officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private interment will...

Martha Greene

Martha Greene

Jan 8, 2024

Martha Logue Greene, age 90, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at her home in Thomasville, Georgia. Services will be held graveside at Midway Baptist Church, Cairo, Georgia, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024. The Rev. Matt Vickers will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Martha Logue Greene was born August 8, 1933 in Cairo, Georgia,...

Danny Morris

Danny Morris

Jan 8, 2024

Mr. Danny Ray (Curly) Morris, age 66, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Danny Ray (Curly) Morris was born October 30, 1957, in Hollywood, Florida, to James Edgar Morris and Earnestine Freeman Morris. Danny Ray grew up in Bainbridge, Georgia and joined his father in the pulp wood business. He was a talented mechanic...

Catherine Groves

Catherine Groves

Jan 5, 2024

Catherine Elyine Teems Groves passed away at her home on Friday, January 5, 2024 surrounded by her family. Ms. Groves was born in Cairo, Georgia on August 14, 1953, to her parents, William Teems and Irene Allen Teems. She worked for several years in convenience stores. Ms. Groves is survived by her sons, Walter Groves, Jr. and his wife, Holly...

Randall Jones

Randall Jones

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Randall Jones, age 66, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, Florida. No public service will be held. Randall Jones was born January 25, 1957 to Marvin Zora Jones and Ida Lee Dollar Jones Edward. Randall was a long time resident of Memorial Manor. Randall is survived by his sister, Brenda Jones of Marietta, Georgia;...

Florence Reyes

Florence Reyes

Dec 28, 2023

Florence Katherine Reyes, age 75, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Memorial Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services to honor Mrs. Reyes will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 30, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00. Florence...

Ophelia Folsom

Ophelia Folsom

Dec 28, 2023

Ophelia Stevens Folsom, age 83, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Camellia Gardens of Life Care in Thomasville, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Folsom will be held Sunday, December 31, 3:00 p.m., at Pine Level Baptist Church, Cairo, Georgia. The Rev, Jim Weaver will officiate. Tracy Asbell, Patrick Asbell, Dustin Starling, Brian Solano, George Johnson, and Duane Davis will serve...

Billy Smith

Billy Smith

Dec 27, 2023

Billy William SmithJanuary 4, 1940 - December 27, 2023 Billy William Smith, age 83, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Thomasville, Georgia. Billy was born on January 4, 1940 in LaGrange, Georgia to Malcolm P. and Pearl F. Culberson Smith.  Billy joined the United States Marine Corp on April 14,1958 and served proudly until he retired...

Modesta Zamora

Modesta Zamora

Dec 26, 2023

Modesta Marina Pascual ZamoraJuly 20, 1966 - December 26, 2023 Modesta Marina Pascual Zamora, age 57, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. The Funeral Mass will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Tomas Berochofficiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the Mass. Interment will be...

Pearl Yates

Pearl Yates

Dec 25, 2023

Pearl Yates, age 92, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at Seminole Manor in Donalsonville, Georgia. The family will hold a service at a later date. Pearl Alday Yates was born September 20, 1931, in Donalsonville, Georgia. She was one of 11 children born to Jim Alday and Pearly Missouri Robinson Alday. Pearl married the love of her life, Bennie...

Charles Harden

Charles Harden

Dec 24, 2023

Charles Alton Harden, Sr. January 8, 1943 - December 24, 2023 Charles Alton Harden, Sr., age 80, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 9:00 am to 9:45 am on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service...

Larry Faircloth

Larry Faircloth

Dec 24, 2023

Larry Faircloth, Sr. June 7, 1945 - December 24, 2023 Larry Faircloth, Sr., age 78, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023. The family will hold a private graveside memorial service at Salem Seminole Baptist Church Cemetery. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Larry was born June 7, 1945 in Donalsonville, Georgia the son...

Jannie Giannars

Jannie Giannars

Dec 23, 2023

Jeannie Lewis Giannars, age 67, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Bainbridge Health and Rehab in Bainbridge, Georgia. No services will be held at this time. Jeannie Darlene Lewis Giannars was born December 24, 1955, in Colquitt, Georgia, to Jake Eugene Lewis and Callie Sue Kelley Lewis. Jeannie married the love of her life, Pete Giannars, Jr. She and...

James Myers

James Myers

Dec 20, 2023

Mr. James Gregory Myers, age 68, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his residence in Climax, Georgia. James Gregory Myers was born February 7, 1955 , in Anniston, Alabama, to James Vernon Myers and Joann Pritchard Myers. After graduating from high school he became a Realtor. He enjoyed and was talented in sales. A simple man that enjoyed his...

Joel Hughes

Joel Hughes

Dec 20, 2023

Joel Milburn Hughes, Sr. March 31, 1934 - December 20, 2023 Joel Milburn Hughes, Sr. was born March 31, 1934 in Bainbridge Ga, the son of Bernie Claude Hughes and Mildred Glover Hughes. He passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at First Christian Church with...

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