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.

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John White

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Betty Cowart

Betty Cowart

Jul 23, 2021

Betty Weste Cowart, age 67, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are encouraged to wear protective masks in accordance...

James Trice

James Trice

Jul 22, 2021

Dr. James T. Trice, Jr. (Jim) September 20, 1939 - July 22, 2021 Dr. James T. Trice, Jr. (Jim) was a son, brother, uncle, husband, dad, Pop and friend. He held other distinctions and titles but to his family and friends he distinguished himself, most, by the way he dedicated himself to these. His mild, comforting presence, his loving compassion,...

Derrick Walker

Derrick Walker

Jul 22, 2021

Mr. Derrick K. Walker, age 66, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Tallahassee Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Florida. A service to honor Mr. Walker will be held Tuesday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m., in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home. The Rev. Dewitt Phillips will officiate. Derrick K. Walker was born December 26, 1954, in Whiteville, North...

Carlton Earnest

Carlton Earnest

Jul 20, 2021

Carlton Emery Earnest, 89, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ken Cloud officiating.  Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.  Online visitors may sign the guest register...

William Clinton

William Clinton

Jul 19, 2021

Mr. William Wade Clinton, Jr., age 53, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mr. Clinton will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 23, at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox Funeral Home. Rev. Chuck Bostick will officiate. Michael Clinton, Mark Clinton, Christopher Amos, Stacy McDaniel, Fred Walker, and Charles Smith will serve as pallbearers. Interment...

Daniel Hay

Daniel Hay

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. Daniel (Dan) Hay, age 62, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Memorial Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia. No formal services will be held. Daniel Hay was born February 5, 1959, in Melbourne, Florida. His parents, Richard Walter Hay and Evelyn Crosby Hay, have preceded him in death. Dan enjoyed growing up on the Florida coast. He loved to surf....

Ila Reed

Ila Reed

Jul 15, 2021

Ila Josey Reed, 86, of Eldorendo, GA, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Grubbs officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.    Interment will be at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.  Online visitors may sign the guest...

Margaret Corbett-Lambert

Margaret Corbett-Lambert

Jul 14, 2021

On July 14, 2021, Margaret Fischer Corbett-Lambert met her lifetime quota of joy, and moved on to her next big adventure. Those left behind will be forever grateful for the precious time they had with her, the things she taught them and the endless, joyful spirit she generously shared. Margaret was a lifelong learner and a bold and capable woman....

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