Patricia (Pat) Landrum Barlow
Jan 15, 2026
Patricia Landrum Barlow, age 77, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. Around four hours later her precious husband, Joseph E. Barlow, joined her in death. After 56 years of marriage, even death could only separate them for four hours. Together, forever. Services for Joe and Pat will be held on Monday,...
Sandra Bowers
Jan 12, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" Brock Bowers, age 85, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Bowers will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 30, in the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge. The Rev. Chris Humphries will officiate. Sandy will be buried in Brock Cemetery. Sandra "Sandy" Brock Bowers was born February 20,1940, in Bainbridge,...
Don Belcher
Jan 2, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Donald Abner Belcher, Sr., age 93, of Bainbridge, Georgia. Mr. Belcher passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. A private graveside service will be held. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday evening, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral.
Donald Abner Belcher, Sr. was born on October 10,...
Kermitt Swicord
Jan 1, 2026
We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Weyman Kermitt Swicord, aged 71. Mr. Swicord died Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Archbold Medical - Grady County. Services for Mr. Swicord will be held Sunday, January 11, at 1:30 p.m., in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The Rev. David Grubbs will officiate. The interment will follow in Roselawn Memory...
Sylvia Thornton
Dec 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sylvia Thornton. Sylvia was born on November 29, 1927, and went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025. Through her journey of 98 years, she touched many lives as a pastor’s wife and was a loving and devoted mother to her 6 children. Sylvia is survived...
Jessie Ralph Floyd
Dec 23, 2025
Mr. Jessie Ralph Floyd, age 70, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Archbold Medical in Cairo, Georgia. Jessie Ralph Floyd was born July 20, 1955, in Dale County, Alabama, to Jessie O. and Ouida Mae Collum Floyd. His parents have preceded him in death. He grew up in the Midland City area, working in and around Dothan for Howell...
Juliet Kelly
Dec 21, 2025
Juliet Alegria Kelly, age 69, of Climax, Georgia, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025. A private service will be held graveside in Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery,163 Sykes Mill Road, Climax, Georgia. Juliet Alegria Kelly was born on November 6th, 1956 in Quezon City, Philippines to her parents Rogaciano and Natividad Alegria. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from...
Betty Sue Smith
Dec 21, 2025
In the arms of her loving family, Betty Sue Hunt Smith, age 86, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Smith will be held Tuesday, December 23, 11:00 am, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The Rev. Greg Ford will officiate. Roger Smith, McCall Burney, Alex Burney, David Harvey, Charlie...
Louis Franklin Thomas
Dec 18, 2025
Mr. Louis Franklin "Frank" Thomas, age 74, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. Services for Mr. Thomas will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, graveside, in the Nazarene Cemetery on Highway 27N. The Rev. David Grubbs will be officiating.
Lewis Clyde Ezell
Dec 14, 2025
Mr. Lewis Clyde Ezell, age 70, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Services for Mr. Ezell will be held Wednesday, December 17, 3:00 pm, at West Bainbridge Baptist Church, 801 Griffin Street, Bainbridge, Georgia. The Rev. Lynn Massey will officiate. Aaron Parish, Steve Key, Don Green, Kendall Glover, Josh Glover, and Paul...
Clifford Bronwood Maxwell Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Mr. Clifford Bronwood Maxwell, Jr., age 73, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his home in Climax, Georgia. Clifford Bronwood Maxwell, Jr. was born August 18, 1952, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Clifford B. Maxwell, Sr. and Mattie Katherine Crowe Maxwell. He grew up in Bainbridge, graduating from Bainbridge High School. Clifford retired from Elberta Crate after 22 years of...
Lamar Hansel Harrell
Dec 11, 2025
Mr. Lamar Hansel Harrell, age 66, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mr. Harrell will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 15, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Harrell will officiate. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Jamie Bulger, Henry Howard, Ervin Flanders, Chad Braswell,...
Ruth Taylor
Dec 10, 2025
Mrs. Ruth Bradley Munroe Taylor passed peacefully on December 10, 2025 in Tampa, FL at the age of 88. Ruth is preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. Robert “Bob” Franklin Taylor. She is survived by her eldest daughter Ruth Taylor Giordano and husband, John of Tampa, FL; daughter, Carol Gomez Dunne and husband, Tim of Lakeland, FL; her...
Dolores Briles
Dec 8, 2025
Dolores Long Briles, age 91, passed away very early on Monday, December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family at home in Bainbridge, Georgia. A private, family service will be held at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, Tallahassee, Florida. Dolores Long was born June 22, 1934, in St. Petersburg, Florida to Clarence Bernard Long and Willie Irene Robertson Long. She grew up...
Edwin D. Teems
Dec 8, 2025
Edwin Dale Teems, Sr., 61, of Cairo, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 8, 2025. Born in Aurora, Illinois, Eddie grew into a man known for his steady hands, generous spirit, and deep devotion to the people he loved. Eddie spent most of his life working as a mechanic—one of his many passions. Whether...
Jerry Lane Bell
Dec 5, 2025
Mr. Jerry Lane Bell, age 76, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, in Archbold Living, Cairo, Georgia. Jerry Lane Bell was born April 26, 1949, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to Ernest Ray Bell and Willie Mae Wooten Bell. After graduating from high school, Jerry proudly served in the United States Army. Jerry returned home to farm. He was proud to be...
Judy Carol Phillips
Nov 24, 2025
Judy Carol Ritter Phillips, age 79, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, in Colquitt, Georgia. The family will receive friends Sunday morning, 10:00-12:00, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. A private, family-only, graveside service and burial will be held. Pastor Dewaine Crummey will officiate. Judy will be interred beside her husband, Rev. Paschal...
Bertie Marie Dollar
Nov 23, 2025
Bertie Marie Owen Dollar, age 93, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Seminole Manor in Donalsonville, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Dollar will be held Monday, December 1, 2025, 11:00 am, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The Rev. David Grubbs will officiate. William Scott, Danny Dollar, Dennis Dollar, Robert Humphrey, Ronald Johnson, and Glenn Walden will serve...
Patrick Cardwell
Nov 21, 2025
Mr. Patrick Henry Cardwell, age 73, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Services for Mr. Cardwell will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025, graveside, in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, New Brockton, Alabama. The Rev. Corbin Griffin will officiate. Patrick Henry Cardwell was born April 9, 1952, in Freeport, Texas, to...
Jimbo Merkison
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Jimmy (Jimbo) J. Merkison, Jr., age 60, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. Services for Mr. Merkison will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, November 24, 2025, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 415 West Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, Georgia. The Rev. David Grubbs will officiate. Alan Killingsworth, Bryce Killingsworth, Jacob Mattice, Michael Harrell, Jordan Grubbs,...
