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.

Anita Kendrick

Anita Kendrick

Aug 1, 2020

Anita Louise Kendrick, 83, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Poppell officiating.  Interment will be at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain...

James Stockton

James Stockton

Jul 31, 2020

James E. Stockton, 95, of Brinson, GA, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. A private funeral service will be held at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Masciarelli officiating.  Interment will be at Brinson Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe social distancing of six feet and/or...

Leon Godwin

Leon Godwin

Jul 31, 2020

Leon Ashley Godwin, Sr., 79, of Climax, GA, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Albritton officiating.  Interment will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain...

Mary Poitevint

Mary Poitevint

Jul 31, 2020

Mary Gillespie Poitevint, 93, of Faceville, GA, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Cool Springs Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on a later date when it is safe for family and friends to gather due to recent circumstances. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu...

Cheryl Richards

Cheryl Richards

Jul 30, 2020

Ms. Cheryl Ann Richards, age 52, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. No local services will be held. Cheryl Richards was born in Green County, Missouri, October 17, 1967. She moved to Bainbridge, Georgia a short time ago from Valley Springs, South Dakota. Cheryl is survived by her mother, Linda Bunch; children, Austin and Amanda; and 7 siblings.

Mary Logan

Mary Logan

Jul 30, 2020

Mary Edna Lynn, born January 1st 1942 to Chief of Police Idus John and Martha Norton Lynn, in Bainbridge at the old hospital on West St., was welcomed by a choir of angels on July 30th 2020.  As the daughter of a career FBI Agent she grew up in Albany, Asheville, Norfolk, and graduated from Murphy High School. Mary Edna...

Mary Johnston

Mary Johnston

Jul 30, 2020

Mary "Frankie" Johnston, 72, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. A private funeral service will be held at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Robby Foster officiating.  Interment will be at Greenshade Cemetery. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe social distancing of six feet and/or...

Dorothy Worsham

Dorothy Worsham

Jul 29, 2020

Dorothy Nell Worsham, 92, of Whigham, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Jon Mizell officiating.  Interment will be at Roselawn Memory Gardens with her grandchildren serving as active pallbearers. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Red Lane

Red Lane

Jul 25, 2020

Red W. Lane, 83, of Bainbridge, GA, formerly of Cusseta, GA, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. The family will hold a private memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Ochlocknee River Kennel Club in Havana, FL.  Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made to Ochlocknee River Kennel...

Curtis Hatcher

Curtis Hatcher

Jul 25, 2020

Curtis Duaine Hatcher, Sr., 80, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ken Cloud officiating.  Interment will be at Oak City Cemetery. Jerry Pollock, Nathan Harrell, Jr., Derek Brock, Eddie Kelly, David Helms, Jeff Worsham, Jamie Chestnut,...

Priscilla Bailey

Priscilla Bailey

Jul 24, 2020

Priscilla Barber Bailey, 75, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. A memorial service will be held at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Stanley Phillips 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...

Shirley White

Shirley White

Jul 23, 2020

Shirley Ezell White, 70, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private memorial service will be held Saturday, July 25, 2020 with Pastor Ryan Carnes officiating.  Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501...

Norma Daniel

Norma Daniel

Jul 22, 2020

Norma L. Daniel, beloved wife and mother, departed from this earth on July 22, 2020, and transitioned into another life that she has been preparing for many years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family service will be held. Norma was born on October 2, 1934 to Cecil and Ethel Chapman in Dundee, Florida. She attended and graduated from...

Joseph Stogner

Joseph Stogner

Jul 19, 2020

Joseph O'Neal Stogner, 48, of Climax, GA, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.  Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Joseph O'Neal Stogner was born on February 29, 1972, in Brooksville, FL, the son of Edward...

Virgil Finuff

Virgil Finuff

Jul 16, 2020

Virgil Lamar Finuff, 94, of Attapulgus, GA, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a graveside funeral service will be held at Attapulgus Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Harold Burrell officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may...

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Jul 12, 2020

A Celebration of Life will be held in honor of Gary B. Cooper. The service will be held at Rathel\'s Classic Cars, 1019 Zorn Road, Bainbridge, Georgia, 2:00 pm, Sunday, July 12, 2020. All family and friends are welcome.

Roy Mathews

Roy Mathews

Jul 12, 2020

Roy Chapman Mathews Sr, age 72, of Douglas, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Mathews was born on January 17, 1948 in Coffee County, Georgia the son of the late Horace and Sally Luenell Vickers Mathews. Mr. Mathews was self-employed in sales, a member of Green Acres Baptist Church and loved football, especially the...

Juanita Smith

Juanita Smith

Jul 11, 2020

Juanita Shepard Smith, 80, of Brinson, GA, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 216 Bethany...

Lance Kelley

Lance Kelley

Jul 2, 2020

Lance Gordon Kelley was born in Cairo, GA to Nova Hunt and Beulah Mae Kelley. Lance was the youngest of four: Nova Hunt Jr., Janie Mae, Betty Duane, and Lance Gordon. Lance was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and his son Lance Gordon Jr. He is survived by his son Richard Daniel Kelley: wife Teri, and daughters Samantha...

Mary Palmer

Mary Palmer

Jul 1, 2020

Mary Sue Palmer, 67, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private funeral service will be held Friday, July 3, 2020 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may...

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