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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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Dorothy Brock
Jan 26, 2022
Dorothy Sherrer Brock, 73, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Ford officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Philip Moore, Danny Moore, Tommy Moore, Brad Lott, Chris Watson, and Harry Rich,...
Matthew Spooner
Jan 24, 2022
Mr. Matthew Lee Spooner, age 58, of Bainbridge, Georgia passed to his eternal home on January 24, 2022. Matthew was born July 16, 1963, in Bainbridge. He was a former Corrections Officer and a certified mechanic with INL. Later he worked as a mechanic for Seminole Sanitation, a job he loved. Matthew enjoyed his time volunteering for the Bikefest Charity...
James Blenker
Jan 23, 2022
James J Blenker, 86, long-time resident of Scotia NY, born and raised in Buffalo NY, passed away on Sunday January 23rd 2022 in Thomasville, GA. with his family by his side. Jim graduated with a Bachelors Degree in History and a Master in Social Work, both from the State University of New York at Albany, where he worked as a...
J. Smith
Jan 19, 2022
Julian Allen Smith, age 69, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dean officiating. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe social distancing of six...
Melba Byrd
Jan 17, 2022
A celebration of the life of Melba Kyser Lasseter Byrd will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 21, at First Baptist Church in Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Chris Allen will officiate. The family invites those that attend to join them in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Melba Kyser Byrd passed away peacefully on January 17, 2022. She was...
Ronald Miller
Jan 15, 2022
Mr. Ronald G. Miller, age 71, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. The family will hold a memorial service, to be scheduled later. Ronald G. Miller was born November 25, 1950, in Jonesboro, Georgia. His parents, Ervin Miller and Opal Barronton Miller, have preceded him in death. Ronald was a “jack-of -all trades”. He...
Peggy Henley
Jan 13, 2022
Peggy Joyce Henley, age 65, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Thursday, January 13th, 2022. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 17th, 2022 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor McCrickard officiating. Interment will be at Sylvania Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended...
Pamela Rouse
Jan 8, 2022
Pamela Sue Rouse, age 58, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Saturday, January 8th, 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 Friday, December 27th, 1963 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Peggy and Howard Keller. Pam worked as a cake decorator and caterer...
Dodi Moore
Jan 7, 2022
Dodi Denise Bryan Moore, age 51, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at her home in Calvary, Georgia. A memorial service in her honor will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home. The Rev. Dewitt Phillips will officiate. Due to ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to...
Dick Lay
Jan 6, 2022
Dick Allen Lay, age 66, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, January 6th, 2022. The Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Pastor Lynn Massey officiating. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe social distancing of six feet...
Leslie Haire
Jan 5, 2022
Leslie Elaine Haire, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. There will be no public services. Leslie was born April 28, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia to Otis and Annette Gibson Haire. Leslie spent her early childhood in Bainbridge and moved to Atlanta as a teenager, where she later had a successful career in residential real estate. Leslie...
George Norris
Jan 5, 2022
Mr. George Alvis Norris, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, surrounded by his family at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman, Georgia. Services for Mr. Norris will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home. The Rev. Marty Brock will officiate. Dewaynne Vick, Theodore Vick, Jr., George Vick, Tony Godinez,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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