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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Darlene Johnson

Darlene Johnson

Apr 25, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of Darlene Marjorie Bailey Johnson, age 66, April 25, 2025, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Darlene was born in Columbus, Georgia. She worked as a commercial house painter. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Shane Mercer

Shane Mercer

Apr 20, 2025

Shane Wolfgang Mercer, age 84, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Bainbridge Healthcare in Bainbridge, Georgia. A private service will be held. Shane was born April 26, 1940, in San Francisco, California. He was a well-educated man, who proudly served in Special Forces, US Army. He was highly decorated during his service in Viet Nam and later worked...

Jennifer Davis

Jennifer Davis

Apr 16, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Davis, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Jennifer will be held at 2:00 pm, on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. Pastor Brett Ellinburg will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm. Jennifer Lynn...

Mary Lilley

Mary Lilley

Apr 14, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of Mary Susan Cassidy Lilley, age 95, of Bainbridge, Georgia. Ms. Lilley passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, April 14, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Susan L. Harden. More information will be available soon.

Shirley Fulbright

Shirley Fulbright

Apr 11, 2025

We regret to announce the passing of Shirley Fulbright, age 64, who passed away at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia on April 11, 2025. A celebration of her life is being planned and will be announced once complete. Shirley Fulbright was born December 23, 1960, in Bainbridge. She had a passion for the open road and loved her job as...

Patricia Elaine Hooks

Patricia Elaine Hooks

Apr 5, 2025

Patricia Elaine Hooks, age 64, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia. A Celebration of Life is being planned and will be held in her honor. Patricia Elaine Hooks, nicknamed “Peanut” by her dad, was born January 5, 1961 in Bainbridge, Georgia. Her parents, Henry Hooks and Francine Marie Gunn Hooks have preceded her in...

Margaret Drew

Margaret Drew

Apr 5, 2025

Margaret Collins Drew, age 76, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Thomasville, Georgia. Services for Margaret will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 8, at Pine Level Baptist Church, 298 Pine Level Road, Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Will Cook will officiate. The service will conclude at the church. Mrs. Drew will be privately interred in Greenwood Cemetery beside...

William Chason

William Chason

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. William Walter Chason, age 72, passed away April 3, 2025, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mr. Chason will be held Tuesday, April 8, 10:00 am, at El Bethel Baptist Church, 643 Old 179 South, Whigham, Georgia. The Rev. Bob Knight will officiate. Interment will follow in El Bethel Cemetery, with military honors. Douglas Chason, Will Chason,...

Virginia Watts

Virginia Watts

Apr 1, 2025

Virginia Ruth Watts, age 69, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Bainbridge Health and Rehab in Bainbridge, Georgia. No public services will be held. Virginia Ruth Avery Watts was born July 4, 1955, in Dothan, Alabama, to Thomas Jordon Avery and Thelma Clotilde Littlejohn Avery. She had four sibling, Clotilde, Allen, Andrew, and Jane. Virginia was a member of...

Sharon Berry

Sharon Berry

Apr 1, 2025

Sharon Ann Berry, age 65, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in her home in Cairo, Georgia. No public service will be held. Sharon was a very private person and will have a private family service. Sharon Ann White Berry was born May 10, 1959 in Lowell, Massachutes to Ralph White and Georgia Hantez White. Her parents have preceded her...

Joel Greene

Joel Greene

Mar 31, 2025

Mr. Joel Frederick Greene, age 62, passed away March 31, 2025, at his home in Brinson, Georgia. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge, Georgia. Rev. Ellis Hardwick and Rev. Robert Crapps will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, in the Cadwell...

Albert Chastain

Albert Chastain

Mar 28, 2025

Albert “Tony” Chastain, age 77, of Dawsonville, Georgia passed away on March 28, 2025. Graveside services for Mr. Chastain will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bainbridge, Georgia. Rev. Bob Knight will officiate. Albert Tony Chastain was born in Barwick, Georgia to Albert Young Chastain and Mary Lounette Sherrod Chastain. Tony lived a...

Shane Inlow

Shane Inlow

Mar 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Christopher Shane Inlow, whose life was a testament to kindness, love, and strength. Shane, age 49, passed away on March 25, 2025 after battling multiple health issues. As a lifelong resident of Bainbridge, Georgia, he was known for his passion for both his faith and his music. He loved his...

Rosa Newsome

Rosa Newsome

Mar 24, 2025

Rosa Lee Newsome, age 57, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia. A memorial service will be held later. Rosa Lee Newsome was born August 26, 1967, in Camilla, Georgia, to Lynwood Everette Newsome and Jeanette Edison Newsome. Lee loved being outdoors. The beach was her favorite place to be, and the Florida Gators were...

Michael Edenfield

Michael Edenfield

Mar 22, 2025

Mr. Michael Edenfield, Jr., age 50, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. A memorial service is being scheduled. Time and date will be announced once completed. Michael Edenfield, Jr. was born July 16, 1974 in Savannah, Georgia. Michael was such a fun person to be around who loved and cared about everyone....

Jamie Hammer Smith

Jamie Hammer Smith

Mar 21, 2025

Jamie Lee Braswell Hammer Smith, age 60, sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer on March 21, 2025. She was such a loving mother to her 3 sons, Daniel, James and Michael. She was also an adored grandmother. Jamie has lived many lives, had many stories to tell, and she was adored by all who knew her. She...

Donnie Talley

Donnie Talley

Mar 12, 2025

Mr. Donnie Ray Talley, age 71, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in his home at Lake Seminole, Georgia. A memorial service will be held to honor Mr. Talley at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home, Friday, March 21, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Donnie Ray Talley was born October 30, 1953, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Ollie Talley and Doris...

Preston Ritter

Preston Ritter

Mar 8, 2025

Mr. Preston Wayne Ritter, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. A memorial service to honor Wayne will be held Saturday, March 22, 1:00 pm, at New Hope Christian Center, 2725 Florida-Georgia Highway, Havana, Florida 32333. Pastor Ron Roessler will officiate. Wayne was born April 2, 1955, to Vernaway Ritter and Ida Mae Strickland...

Marie Andrews-Sadler

Marie Andrews-Sadler

Mar 3, 2025

Marie Horton Andrews, age 103, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Andrews will be held Friday, March 7, 2025, 10:00 am, at Andrews Family Cemetery, Grady County, Georgia. Marie Horton was born December 20, 1921 in Grady County, Georgia, to Everett H. Horton and Edna James Horton. She was...

Robert Love

Robert Love

Mar 3, 2025

Mr. Robert Lee (Bobby) Love, Jr., age 88, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home, Donalsonville, Georgia. A service to honor Bobby will be held at 11:00, Saturday, March 8, Kimbrel Chapel, 2523 GA-91, Colquitt, Georgia. The Rev. Bobby Smith will officiate. Robert Lee Love, Jr. was born April 9, 1936, in Early County, Georgia, to...

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