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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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Charmion Christy

Charmion Christy

Mar 31, 2010

Miss Charmion Barclay Christy, 101, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Bainbridge Healthcare. The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2010 at Oak City Cemetery with Rev. June Johnson officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Miss Charmion Barclay Christy was born October 17, 1908 in...

Harrell Widener

Harrell Widener

Mar 30, 2010

Funeral services for LCDR Harrell Lee Widener, 79, of Bainbridge, GA will be held Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Medley officiating. Interment will follow in Oak City Cemetery with Leonard Widener Jr., Joe Widener, Forrest Elkins, Larry Elkins, Jim Pitisci, and Russell Gilliam serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be held...

Mary Potter

Mary Potter

Mar 29, 2010

Mary Elizabeth Johns Potter, 101, of Chattahoochee, FL, passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 at Signature Health Care at the Courtyard in Mariana, FL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 1, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Chattahoochee, FL with Rev. Marty Smith and Rev. Barry Cottle officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant...

Mary Tannhauser

Mary Tannhauser

Mar 28, 2010

Memorial services for Liz Tannhauser, 65, of Climax, GA will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge with Dr. Gerald A. Little officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, April 2, 2010 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Liz...

R. Tyson

R. Tyson

Mar 26, 2010

Robert Michael Tyson died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Atlanta Friday evening. He was born in Sparks, Georgia, March 22, 1947 to the late Ila Mae and Sankey Booth Tyson. He attended Sparks Elementary School and graduated from Cook High School in 1965 where he was named friendliest in his class. Mike began his college career at...

Judy Tobey

Judy Tobey

Mar 22, 2010

Judy L. Tobey, 64, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at Memorial Hospital. No services are planned. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Mrs. Tobey was born September 23, 1945 in Newark, NJ, the daughter of Robert Kenneth Lowe and Gloria Georgiana Ferguson Lowe. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith....

Charles Faircloth

Charles Faircloth

Mar 21, 2010

Charles Kenneth Faircloth, 74, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jim Nalls, Mr. Kevin Ford and Mr. Andy Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Kevin Ford, Caleb Ford, Michael Faircloth,...

Roy Durham

Roy Durham

Mar 20, 2010

Roy Randy Durham, 65, of Brinson, GA, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Memorial Manor Nursing Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Ronnie Williams, Dan Ward, Ed Smith and Grady Miller serving...

Charlie Comerford

Charlie Comerford

Mar 20, 2010

Charlie "C. E." Comerford, 66, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Harold King officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Chris Hill, Chris Hill, Jr., Paul Patel, Phil Hatton, Phillip Hatton and...

Merle Batts

Merle Batts

Mar 19, 2010

Merle Kelley Batts, 85, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home. The graveside funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Dan Tomberlin officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Online visitors may sign the...

Hazel Watson

Hazel Watson

Mar 19, 2010

Hazel W. Watson, 85, of Colquitt, GA, passed away Friday, March 19, 2010 at her residence. The graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery near Colquitt, GA with Rev. Hoyt Donley officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Online visitors may sign...

Abbie Dollar

Abbie Dollar

Mar 18, 2010

Abbie Anderson Dollar, 73, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Memorial Manor. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Medley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 19, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at...

Jack Knight

Jack Knight

Mar 17, 2010

Jack A. Knight age 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Sebring, Florida. Funeral services will be on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11:00 at First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, FL with Rev. Brett Morey officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, March 19, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oak...

Johnny Purvis

Johnny Purvis

Mar 13, 2010

Funeral services for Johnny Lee "Buddy" Purvis, Jr., 47, of Climax, GA will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Cox - Ware Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rawleigh Furney officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with C.J. Purvis, Brad Clemmons, Joey Stogner, Will Rosario, Joel Jenkins and Bobby Mills serving as active pallbearers. Mr....

Geneta Meredith

Geneta Meredith

Mar 12, 2010

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Geneta Sadler Meredith, 79, of Fayetteville, NC formerly of Bainbridge, GA will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Oak City Cemetery with James Olivent officiating. Interment will follow in Oak City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 17, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Cox-Ware Funeral Home. Mrs. Meredith...

Maryann Parker

Maryann Parker

Mar 12, 2010

MaryAnn Parker, 73, of Port St. Joe, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, GA. The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Holly Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe, FL with Rev. Stanley Phillips and Rev. Steve Brooks officiating The family will receive friends Sunday, March 14, 2010...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Mar 12, 2010

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dorothy Lee Ezell Smith, 90, of Thomasville, GA formerly of Bainbridge, GA, will be held Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 3:00 PM at Cox-Ware Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gerald Horne officiating. Interment will follow in Oak City Cemetery with Terry Smith, Dale Smith, Craig Carr, Mitch Hiers, Don Moody, and Kenneth Sheffield serving as active...

Frances Spears

Frances Spears

Mar 9, 2010

Graveside services for Mrs. Frances Spears, age 89 of Attapulgus, will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Attapulgus Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Visitation will be immediately following the service. Mrs. Spears passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital. She was born in Gaskins, AL the...

Hilda Holder

Hilda Holder

Mar 9, 2010

Hilda Martin Holder, 99, of Bainbridge, GA, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at her residence. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Gerald A. Little officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery with Buz Livinsgston, Joe Livingston, Charlie Livingston, Scott Kester, Max Griffin, and Clayton Penhallegon serving...

Leroy Starling

Leroy Starling

Mar 8, 2010

Leroy Starling, 90, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home in Donalsonville, GA. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home. A funeral service to be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Grubbs...

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