Obituaries
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jacqueline Shirley
Dec 16, 2023
Miss Jacqueline Lucile Shirley, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Seminole Manor in Donalsonville, Georgia. Due to the weather - services have been moved to the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 20. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. There will be a private burial in Oak City Cemetery. Jacqueline...
Barbara Folsom
Dec 13, 2023
Barbara Kay Murdock FolsomSeptember 24 1953 - December 13, 2023 Barbara Kay Murdock Folsom, age 70, passed away peacefully, December 13th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Malone, FL. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Kay...
Clarence Floyd
Dec 11, 2023
Clarence Hendrix "Sonny" Floyd, Jr. August 5, 1936 - December 11, 2023 Clarence Hendrix Floyd, Jr., age 87, of Colquitt, GA, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Clarence was a carpenter by trade and worked many years building schools...
Joseph Higdon
Dec 9, 2023
Joseph Milton HigdonJune 20, 1940 - December 9, 2023 Joseph Milton Higdon, age 83, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. The Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Higdon Family Cemetery at Old Highway 179, Calvary, Georgia with Reverend Stephen Webb and Reverend Melissa Traver officiating. The family will receive...
Jody Poitevient
Dec 9, 2023
Jody Ray PoitevientJuly 20, 1981 - December 9, 2023 Jody Ray Poitevient, age 42, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Jody was born July 20,...
Albert Cato
Dec 9, 2023
Albert Timothy Cato, age 75, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. The visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Ivey Funeral Home Reception Suite. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Tim was born March 5, 1948 in Bainbridge, Georgia the son of John Ebb...
Leonard Clayton
Dec 8, 2023
Leonard Clayton (age 83) was called home to our Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2023, after months of failing health. He died peacefully at his home in Whigham, Georgia with his beloved wife and family by his side. Leonard was born on November 2, 1940, in Climax, GA to Rhoda Vea Hall and Wyatt Elias Clayton. He served honorably in...
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