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.
Bridgett Bryant
Aug 21, 2021
Bridgett Suzanne Irvin Bryant, age 63, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Grady General Hospital in Cairo, Georgia. ******Due to family illness the service has been cancelled and will be rescheduled **** Bridgett was born August 28, 1957 in Clovis, New Mexico. She graduated from college with a business degree. Bridgett married the love of her life, Freddie Carroll...
Mitchell Burke
Aug 19, 2021
Mitchell Burke, age 59, of Colquitt, GA, passed away Thursday August 19, 2021. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Stanley Phillips and Reverend Robert Johns officiating. A visitation will follow services. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to...
Paula Wheeler
Aug 17, 2021
Paula Rae Fox Wheeler, age 67, passed away early Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia. A private family service will be held. Paula Rae Fox was born April 18, 1954, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Cecil Kent Fox and Eyvonne Morris Fox. She married Edward Albert Wheeler. They have been married 47 years. Paula attended Southwest Baptist...
Christopher Vaughn
Aug 15, 2021
Christopher Henry Vaughn, 42, of Iron City, GA, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Cornerstone Pentecostal Church, 115 Jennifer Drive, Bainbridge, GA 39817 with Rev. Edward Seabrooks officiating. A private family graveside will be held after services. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 17, 2021 6:00-7:00...
Wayne Mcdonald
Aug 13, 2021
The Rev. Wayne McDonald, age 78, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Georgia. Services for Rev. McDonald will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, at Eastside Baptist Church in Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Chris Allen to officiate with military honors. A private burial will be held in Salem Seminole Baptist Cemetery in...
Joseph Williams
Aug 11, 2021
Mr. Joseph Wesley Williams, Sr., age 67, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. Services for Mr. Williams will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home. The funeral will conclude at the chapel. Mr. Williams will be interred in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The family...
Eileen Davis
Aug 10, 2021
A dual memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, October 22, 2021, at Tallahassee National Cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida, to honor Eileen Patricia Davis and her husband, Gerry Lane Davis. Eileen Patricia Davis, age 71, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Grady General Hospital in Cairo, Georgia. Eileen was born March 29, 1950, in Sheffield, England. Her...
Betty Terry
Aug 10, 2021
We celebrate the Home going of Betty LaJune Terry on August 10, 2021. Visitation will be at Greensboro Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 14 with Service at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Dee McGuire and Bro. Randall Terry will officiate the service. Burial followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens in Bainbridge, Georgia. Betty was born in Douglasville, GA on June...
John White
Aug 7, 2021
John T. White, 74, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Tallahassee National Cemetery with Rev. Ron Kirkland officiating. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to wear protective masks in accordance with the State of Florida...
Perry Rykard
Aug 5, 2021
Mr. Perry Latham Rykard passed away on August 5, 2021, at Grady General Hospital in Cairo, Georgia. Mr. Rykard was born on June 4, 1963, to Hazel Louise Hooks Burbridge and the late Cecil Maurice Rykard, Sr. A graveside service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, 1;00 pm at Woodlawn Cemetery in Whigham, Georgia....
Kathryn Mitchell
Aug 3, 2021
Kathryn Esthere "Kathy" Mitchell, 56, educator and librarian, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, during her sleep at her parents' home in Bainbridge, Georgia. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Erthein officiating. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked...
Brian Meller
Jul 30, 2021
Mr. Brian J. Meller, age 68, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia. A full obituary will be available later.
James Gisondi
Jul 30, 2021
James D. Gisondi, 76, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service with Military Honors provided by the...
Charles Johnson
Jul 30, 2021
Charles Eugene Johnson, age 79 of Spring Hill, TN passed away July 30, 2021. Charles proudly served our country with the US Air Force. He retired from General Motors as an Industrial Electrician. Charles was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spring Hill, an avid baseball fan and former high school baseball star. He was also a talented...
Mancy Spooner
Jul 30, 2021
Mancy Pearl Shoupe Spooner, age 85, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ellis Hardwick, Pastor James Williamson, and Pastor Josh Boyett officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Interment will be at Sylvania...
Angelo Koundourakis
Jul 29, 2021
Angelo Koundourakis, age 58, of Bainbridge, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service immediately following visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Robert Johns officiating and speakers, Tim...
Earl Mccombs
Jul 28, 2021
Earl D. McCombs, 81, of Kokomo, IN, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Earl was born October 13, 1939 in Kokomo, IN, the son of Glen William McCombs and Carmen Brown McCombs. H served in the Indiana National Guard and...
Mark Hamblin
Jul 27, 2021
Mr. Mark Allen Hamblin, age 64, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his residence in Bainbridge, Georgia. As per his request, no formal services will be held. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Mark was born December 5, 1956, in Lincoln, Illinois, to Homer Lee Hamblin and Roslie (Kaup) Hamblin. Mark married Hortense (Falcon)...
Ray Josey
Jul 25, 2021
Ray Josey, Jr, age 52, of Iron City, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021. A memorial service will be held at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 9, 2022 beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor James Scarborough officiating. Interment was held at Gainey Cemetery. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Ray was born...
Fred Baker
Jul 24, 2021
Fred Baker, age 67, of Iron City and Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Edward Seabrooks and Pastor Chuck Bostick officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at...
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