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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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Christina Cunningham

Christina Cunningham

Oct 7, 2021

Christina M. Cunningham, 50, of Springfield, IL passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Christie was born on December 21, 1970, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Edward J. and Caroline L. Cunningham. Christie was a graduate of Springfield High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Eastern Illinois University.  During...

Brandy Cook

Brandy Cook

Oct 6, 2021

Brandy Nicole Cook, age 39, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at her residence. Brandy was born June 2, 1982 in Bainbridge, GA, the daughter of Vernon Lee Ritter and Deloris King Ritter of Bainbridge. She is a graduate of Bainbridge High School and furthered her education and became an occupational therapy assistant. She most recently...

Faye Griffin

Faye Griffin

Oct 6, 2021

Faye Griffin, age 86, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Dunn officiating.  Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Faye was born August 31, 1935 in...

Betty Hardy

Betty Hardy

Oct 2, 2021

Betty Jean Hardy, age 88, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Bainbridge Health and Rehab, in Bainbridge, Georgia. A graveside service will be held later, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in Summerdale, Alabama. Betty Jean Hardy was born May 14, 1933, in Mound City, Illinois, to Charles DeVore and Louise Monan DeVore. Betty, a caring homemaker and loving mother,...

Diane Mclendon

Diane Mclendon

Sep 28, 2021

After a lengthy illness, we sadly announce the passing of Diane Brock McLendon. Diane was one month away from her 63rd birthday as she answered the Lord’s call to come home. She leaves behind her husband, Denver, of Leesburg, Georgia; her mother, Ethlyn Brock, of Bainbridge, Georgia; two daughters: Leigh Bricker and Laura McLendon, both from Lone Pine, California; two...

Elaine Bembry

Elaine Bembry

Sep 22, 2021

Elaine Bembry, age 77, of Climax, GA, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her home. A time of visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Pine Forest Baptist Church with Reverend Jim McIntosh officiating....

Chuck Miller

Chuck Miller

Sep 21, 2021

Chuck Parker Miller, 64, of Iron City, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at New Enterprise Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery near Iron City, GA with Rev. Scott Messer officiating. Interment will follow at New Enterprise Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.  The employees of...

May Green

May Green

Sep 20, 2021

May Bell Green, age 94, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tim Dean officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with grandsons serving as active pallbearers. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Kristi Hester

Kristi Hester

Sep 20, 2021

Kristi M. Hester, age 57, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia. Graveside services for Mrs. Hester will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Climax, Georgia. The Rev. Dewitt Phillips will officiate. Kristi was born in Connecticut on July 6, 1964, to Arthur McCleod and Mary Catherine Markoski....

Alice Broadhurst

Alice Broadhurst

Sep 14, 2021

Mrs. Alice E. Broadhurst, age 91, died today, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her daughter's home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Arrangements will be announced later.

Margaret Morris

Margaret Morris

Sep 13, 2021

Margaret Morris of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. The family will hold private services at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Margaret was born July 20, 1964 in Tallahassee, FL the daughter of James Morris and Earnestine Freeman Morris. Our Mama, Our Heart. She is gone, she has gained her...

David Cantrell

David Cantrell

Sep 12, 2021

Mr. David Wayne Cantrell, age 63, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in, Bainbridge, Georgia. Arrangements are incomplete.

Johnny Brown

Johnny Brown

Sep 12, 2021

Johnny George Brown, age 82, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Evangelist Shorrie Jones officiating. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to wear protective masks in accordance with the State...

Evelyn Glasier

Evelyn Glasier

Sep 11, 2021

Evelyn McCurdy Glasier, age 80, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, surrounded by her family, in Whigham, Georgia.   Services for Mrs. Glasier will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept.16, at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home.  Interment will be held in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida.  The family will receive friends one hour before the service, beginning at...

Katherine Taylor

Katherine Taylor

Sep 9, 2021

Katherine Reynolds Taylor, 95, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery with her nephews serving as active pallbearers. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those...

Dennis Cato

Dennis Cato

Sep 7, 2021

John Dennis Cato, age 66, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. A private family service will be held at a later date. Ivey Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Dennis was born November 30, 1954 in Bainbridge, GA, the son of John Ebb and Edna Stegall Cato...

Charissa Perdue

Charissa Perdue

Sep 7, 2021

Mrs. Charissa Perdue, age 45, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Miller Nursing Home, Colquitt, Georgia. No public services will be held.

Jimmie Gurley

Jimmie Gurley

Sep 1, 2021

Mrs. Jimmie Ruth Gurley, 90, of Columbus, GA (formerly of Bainbridge) died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Spring Harbor Memory, Columbus, GA. Mrs. Gurley was born September 19, 1930, daughter of Kate Oma Day and Lewie Emerson Alford. Jimmie Ruth was an elementary school teacher for over 26 years, having received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees and performed all of...

Bernice Boyd

Bernice Boyd

Aug 30, 2021

Mrs. Bernice Boutwell Boyd, age 82, passed away early Monday, August 30, 2021, at her home in Decatur County, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Boyd will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, at Mt. Gilead Freewill Baptist Church, Spring Creek Road, Brinson, Georgia. The Rev. Lynn Massey will officiate. Interment to follow at Bethany Cemetery. The grandsons will serve...

Edwin Mccullers

Edwin Mccullers

Aug 28, 2021

Edwin M. McCullers September 11, 1954 - August 28, 2021 Linda McCullers January 17, 1963 - August 28, 2021 Edwin and Linda McCullers passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, GA. The funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Stanley Phillips officiating. Interment was...

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