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.

Pamela Kimbrell

Pamela Kimbrell

Jan 4, 2022

Pamela Jo Kimbrel, age 61, of Brinson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Pam was born Wednesday, May 11th, 1960 in Bourne, Massachusetts the daughter of Gerral and Rosemary Garrett Chapman. She graduated from Kennesaw State University with...

Janice Long

Janice Long

Jan 4, 2022

Janice Elaine Long, 71, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. The Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 7th, 2022 at Black Jack Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Forrester and Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe...

Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin

Jan 3, 2022

Mr. Eddie (Buddy) Griffin, age 92, passed away early on Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mr. Griffin will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, at Christian Faith Church. The Rev. Ron Kirkland will officiate. The service will conclude at the church. Mr. Griffin will be interred in Bellview Cemetery, Miller County, Georgia....

Royce Anderson

Royce Anderson

Jan 1, 2022

Royce Anderson, age 86, of Climax, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 1st, 2022. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Neil Hosey officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the...

Rita Josey

Rita Josey

Dec 23, 2021

Rita Kaye Johnson Josey, age 53, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, on St. George Island, Florida. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 31, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Climax, Georgia. Rita Kaye Johnson was born March 25, 1968, in Atlanta, Georgia to Roy Johnson and Wanda Musgrove Johnson. She was raised in Sycamore, Florida. Rita...

Tracette Buzbee

Tracette Buzbee

Dec 23, 2021

Tracette Kay Buzbee, 60, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, December 23rd, 2021. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Tracette was born May 16th, 1961 in Monticello, Florida the daughter of Mary Turner and Tracey Buzbee. She was a 1979 graduate of Leon High School...

Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas

Dec 21, 2021

Mr. Robert Marvin (Bobby) Thomas, age 62, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at his home in Whigham, Georgia. A memorial service will be held in his honor at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Springhill United Methodist Church in Whigham, Georgia. The Rev. David Hibberts will officiate. Bobby Thomas was born June 10, 1959, to Robert Eugene Thomas...

Pearl Ausburn

Pearl Ausburn

Dec 20, 2021

Pearl Stamps Ausburn, age 88, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at her home in Reno, Georgia. Service for Mrs. Ausburn will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 23, at Reno Baptist Church, 159 Pine Hill Road, Cairo (Reno Community), Georgia. Rev. James Ausburn to officiate. Interment will follow in Cairo City Cemetery. Josh Ausburn, Derek Edwards, Shane Ward,...

John Riche

John Riche

Dec 20, 2021

John Anthony Riche August 3, 1941-December 20, 2021 John Anthony Riche, 80, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. A private family service will be held at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Anthony was born August 3, 1941 in Plaucheville, Louisiana, the son of Nolan and Helena Riche. Survivors include...

Jerrold Gossett

Jerrold Gossett

Dec 17, 2021

Jerrold Andrew Gossett, age 80 of Tallahassee, Florida passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at Tallahassee, Memorial HealthCare in Tallahassee. Jerrold (Jerry) was born on November 1, 1941, in Dearborn, MI, to the late Earnest Raymond and Mary Frances (Edwards) Gossett.  He was a 1959 graduate of Bremen High School, a self-employed roofing contractor, and a United States Air Force...

A Service Of Remembrance

A Service Of Remembrance

Dec 15, 2021

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Calvin Kelly

Calvin Kelly

Dec 14, 2021

Mr. Calvin Eugene Kelly, age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 16, in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Climax, Georgia. Rev. Ryan Zearing will officiate. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 15, in the Cadwell Chapel...

Sara Yager

Sara Yager

Dec 13, 2021

Sara Edith Sanders Yager, age 90, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Bainbridge Health and Rehab in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Yager will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 17, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Poppell and Rev. Jimmy Ausburn will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour before the...

Carolyn Wiig

Carolyn Wiig

Dec 12, 2021

Carolyn Francis Wiig, formerly of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away very early on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family in Madison, Florida. There will be no public service held, as per Mrs. Wiig's request.

Beverly Widener

Beverly Widener

Dec 11, 2021

Beverly Lamb Widener, age 73, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Widener will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, at First Baptist Church of Bainbridge. The Rev. Chris Humphries will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak City Cemetery. Lenny Widener, Joe Widener, Forrest Elkins, Larry Elkins, Jimmy Pitisci, and Shaun Lamb will...

Julia Lee

Julia Lee

Dec 9, 2021

Julia Onez King Lee, 89, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Kirkland officiating.  Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery.  Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain...

Derrick Logue

Derrick Logue

Dec 9, 2021

Derrick Logue, 35, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at his residence. The family is holding a private memorial service at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Derrick was born October 27, 1986 in Bainbridge, GA the son of Mitchell and Rita Logue. He was a metal fabricator, avid welder,...

Shaun Darley

Shaun Darley

Dec 8, 2021

Shaun DarleyJanuary 26, 1978 - December 8, 2021 Shaun Darley, age 43, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. The family-led "EPIC" memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Bainbridge Church with Pastor Laddie DeRocco officiating. Floral arrangements can be delivered to the church at 1610 Old Quincy Road, Bainbridge GA...

Rebecca Harrell

Rebecca Harrell

Dec 7, 2021

Rebecca Knighton Harrell passed peacefully on December 7, 2021 at her home. "Becca" was born in Blakely, Georgia on May 3, 1952. She was the beloved daughter of W.D. "Red" and Betty Knighton and the younger sister of Wayne. Becca excelled throughout her life both academically and socially. After graduating from Blakely High, she attended the University of Georgia graduating...

Eddie Lambert

Eddie Lambert

Dec 7, 2021

Eddie E. Lambert, 77, passed away December 7, 2021 following a brief illness. Private graveside services were held at the Cedar Grove Cemetery with the Reverend James Scarborough officiating. Mr. Lambert, a native of Climax, Georgia, was the son of the late Ruth and Odes Lambert.  He graduated from Climax High School and from South Georgia Technical College where he...

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