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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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William Hester

William Hester

May 21, 2009

William A. "Billy" Hester, 64, of Attapulgus, GA, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his residence. The Memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lynn Hurley officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Billy was...

Jose Ramos

Jose Ramos

May 20, 2009

Jose Ramos, 41, of Bainbridge, GA and formerly of Mexico, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, GA. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gwan Garrison and Rev. Roberto Mena, S.T. officiating. Interment will be in Santa Cruz Cemetery in Santa Cruz,...

William Nix

William Nix

May 12, 2009

Funeral services for Mr. William Bill Nix, age 66 of Bainbridge, will be Friday, May 15, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Russell Hardesty and Rev. Henry Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens with Dale Glover, Julian Crowder, Steve West, Walt Landrum, Tony Kelly, Ernie Finley, Andy Jones, Charles King, Brian...

Essie Love

Essie Love

May 8, 2009

Funeral services for Mrs. Essie Mae Roberts Love, age 85 of Bainbridge, will be held Monday, May 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Cox- Ware Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Jimbo Kovacs, Telly Love, Wayne Holcombe, Robert Love, Arthur Love, Rhett Sousa, Stevie Kovacs, Jenny Muriel, Chrissy...

James Mock

James Mock

May 8, 2009

Mr. James William Mock, 58, of Thomasville, GA passed away Friday May 8, 2009 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Nichols officiating. Interment will follow at White's Bridge Cemetery near Colquitt, GA. The Patriot Guard Riders will serve as honorary pallbearers. The...

Thomas Kelly

Thomas Kelly

May 7, 2009

Memorial services for Mr. Thomas Lamar Kelly, age 70 of Bainbridge, will be held Saturday June 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM at the home of Corey and Anna Hall, 2529 Old Whigham Rd, Bainbridge with family and friends speaking. Mr. Kelly passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV. He was born in Decatur...

Raymond Lamm

Raymond Lamm

May 6, 2009

Raymond Lamm, 66, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. No services are planned.

Frank Morris

Frank Morris

May 5, 2009

Funeral services for Mr. Frank Morris, age 56 of Albany, GA, will be held Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Cox-Ware Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 7:00 - 900 PM at Cox-Ware Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Morris has lived most of his life in Decatur County...

Frank Cottles

Frank Cottles

May 4, 2009

Mr. Frank H. Cottles, Jr, 75, of Cairo, GA, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009 at Grady General Hospital in Cairo, GA. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Family Worship Center in Cairo, GA with Pastor Johnny Moore officiating. The graveside service will be at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009 at Oak...

Jacob Mathis

Jacob Mathis

May 3, 2009

Funeral services for Jacob Aaron Mathis, age 13 of Bainbridge, will be held Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 4:00 PM. at Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Stanley Phillips, Rev. James Scarborough and Dr. Carl Garnett officiating. Interment will follow at Brinson Cemetery with Jesse Harris, Tyler Pippins, Brian Ross, Michael Ross, Mike Pepper, James Trawick, Jimmy Nix and Wesley Hooks...

Wanda Wester

Wanda Wester

Apr 30, 2009

Wanda Lynn Wester, 57, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. The memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 on the grounds of Curry Hill Plantation near Climax, GA with visitation immediately following. Casual and colorful dress is requested to honor Wanda's love of art. Online visitors may sign the guest register...

Eugene Palmer

Eugene Palmer

Apr 30, 2009

Graveside Funeral Services for Mr. Eugene C. Palmer, 91, of Stuart, FL will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Pine Forest Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bruce McCracken officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Palmer was born in Climax, GA February 21, 1918. He had lived in Stuart, FL for the past 35...

Charlie W.

Charlie W.

Apr 30, 2009

Funeral services for Mr. Charlie Wilburn Mills, Jr., age 69 of Bainbridge, GA will be held Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at Cox - Ware Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Nipper officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery with Officer Felix Trey Faircloth, Officer Kevin Todd, Lt. Bobby Ross, Sgt Steve Singleton, Deputy Humberto...

Jay Vickers

Jay Vickers

Apr 28, 2009

Jay Vickers, 42, of Brinson, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at his residence. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Scarborough officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 30, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the...

Abbie Dukes

Abbie Dukes

Apr 26, 2009

Abbie Sue Harrell Green Dukes, 86, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009 at her residence. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Morningside Baptist Church with Rev. Leon VanLandingham and Rev. Conrad Salter officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Richard Green, Harold Green, Nelson Harrell, Larry...

Helen Kelley

Helen Kelley

Apr 25, 2009

Funeral Services for Mrs. Helen J. Morano Kelley, 84, of Bainbridge, GA will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. Roberto Mena, S.T. officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens with Bryan Kelley, Vincent Taylor, Erik Kelley, Dan Kelley, Aaron Kelley, and Larry Kelley serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be...

Gene Ware

Gene Ware

Apr 25, 2009

Funeral Services for Mr. Gene Ware, 79, of Climax, GA will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Climax Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Poppell, Rev. Johnny Thomas and Rev. Kenneth Cloud officiating. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery with Joey Edwards, Dennis Poppell, Ron Betts, Michael Betts, Roger McMillan and Mike Gainous serving as pallbearers....

Sissy Boyles

Sissy Boyles

Apr 24, 2009

Sissy Boyles, 78, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at Memorial Hospital. The graveside funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Oak City Cemetery with Pastor Ronald Kirkland officiating and Ollie Brown, Larry Hand, Al Miserak, Don Maxwell, W.C. Franklin and Tony Hamm serving as active pallbearers. Online visitors may sign the...

Janie Humphrey

Janie Humphrey

Apr 23, 2009

Janie Darsey Humphrey, 92, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 at her residence. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Stephen L. Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Oak City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, April 24, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m....

Max Lee

Max Lee

Apr 22, 2009

Max Lee, 79, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at his residence. The graveside funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 at Oak City Cemetery with Dr. Gerald A. Little officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com ....

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