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.

Ray Goad

Ray Goad

May 3, 2020

Ray Oliver Goad, age 92, passed away on May 3, 2020 in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer W. Goad, Nellie Haywood Goad, and his sister, Lucille Goad Kerr. Ray is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wilma Goad; children: Lisa Hughes (Mark) of Bainbridge, Georgia, Mark Goad (Rhonda) of Hiram, Georgia, and Meredith...

Betty Bishop

Betty Bishop

May 2, 2020

Betty Jo Rentz Bishop, 80, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. Betty was born January 24, 1940 in Bainbridge, GA, the daughter of Joe Brown Rentz and Johnnie Williams Rentz. She was a graduate of West Bainbridge High School. Betty was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She lived in Idaho, Illinois and California before returning to...

Lynda Barber

Lynda Barber

May 2, 2020

Ms. Lynda Jo Barber, age 69, passed away very suddenly on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Donalsonville Hospital, Donalsonville, Georgia. A private graveside service will be held at Friendship Cemetery in Donalsonville. The Rev. Calvin Arnold will officiate. Lynda Jo Barber was born April 19, 1951 in Donalsonville. Her parents, Marshall Moulton and Annette Hill Moulton, have preceded her in...

Joann Buckhaulter

Joann Buckhaulter

May 2, 2020

JoAnn Buckhaulter, 84, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. JoAnn Mayfield was...

William Lavoie

William Lavoie

May 1, 2020

Mr. William Fred (Buck) Lavoie, Jr., age 72, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at Memorial Manor, Bainbridge, Georgia. William Fred (Buck) Lavoie, Jr. was born May 22, 1947 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His parents, William Fred Lavoie, Sr. and Frances Barraclough Lavoie Smith, have preceded him in death. Buck served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga. He...

Stanley Barr

Stanley Barr

Apr 30, 2020

Stanley H. Barr, 81, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, April 30, 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 . Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 541, Bainbridge, GA 39818....

Jerry Davis

Jerry Davis

Apr 29, 2020

Jerry A. Davis, 76, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Black Jack Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Dean officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made to Black Jack Baptist...

Elizabeth Cowart

Elizabeth Cowart

Apr 28, 2020

Elizabeth Andrews Cowart, 91, of Bainbridge, GA, formerly of Chiefland, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 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 . Memorial donations may be made to The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box...

Arthur Bird

Arthur Bird

Apr 24, 2020

Arthur P. Bird, 88, of Attapulgus, GA, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. David Grubbs officiating. Belinda, Jeff, Ernie, Jessica, Colt, Davey, Katie, Lea, Ben, Macey, and Parker will serve as active pallbearers. Online visitors may sign...

William Dollar

William Dollar

Apr 23, 2020

Mr. William Este Dollar, age 38, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. A service will be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will was born February 21, 1982 in Bainbridge, Georgia. He was a free-spirit and always the "life of the party" . He made you smile despite yourself. Will...

Barbara Guy

Barbara Guy

Apr 22, 2020

Barbara Jo Benninghoff  Bryant  Guy, 63, of  Franklin , North Carolina passed away  Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Beulah Thomas Baptist Church Cemetery. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Barbara was the daughter of James Vernon "Jabo" and Mary...

Carolyn Richardson

Carolyn Richardson

Apr 21, 2020

Carolyn Shiver Richardson, 85, of Bainbridge, GA went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2020. Carolyn was born April 7, 1935, in her home in Camilla, GA. She graduated high school in Camilla as a member of the first class that had to attend school for 12 years. She was active in sports and loved to dance; her...

Sara Willis

Sara Willis

Apr 19, 2020

Sara "Libby" Black Willis, 70, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside memorial service will be held at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box...

Clara Lasseter

Clara Lasseter

Apr 18, 2020

Clara Mae Lasseter, 75, of Bainbridge, GA, formerly of Pelham, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Beulah Thomas Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mike Albritton officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations...

Evelyn Morgan

Evelyn Morgan

Apr 17, 2020

Mrs. Evelyn Patricia (Pat) Morgan, age 75, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at Memorial Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia. Mrs. Morgan will be interred in Roselawn Memory Gardens. The Rev. Stephen Webb will officiate. Evelyn was born November 5, 1944 in Columbus, Georgia. Rosco Williams and Ellen Louise Williams, her parents, preceded her in death. Evelyn married William (Bill) Davis...

Taresa Maxwell

Taresa Maxwell

Apr 17, 2020

Taresa J. Maxwell, 62, of Attapulgus, GA, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Lindsay Gay officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Antioch...

Charles Singleton

Charles Singleton

Apr 12, 2020

Charles Ray Singleton, Sr., 65, of Brinson, GA, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private memorial funeral service will be held at a later date. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Charles Ray Singleton was born March 27, 1955 in Hawthorne, CA, the son of Charles...

Paul Trulock

Paul Trulock

Apr 10, 2020

Paul Hines Trulock, III, 76, of Climax, GA, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside service will be held at Highlands Memorial Park in Highlands, NC.  A celebration of Paul's life will be scheduled on a later date.  Online visitors may sign the guest register...

Diane Pevney

Diane Pevney

Apr 10, 2020

Diane Pevney, age 71, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020, at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia. No formal service will be held.

Nancy White

Nancy White

Apr 8, 2020

Nancy Trammell White, 79, of Faceville, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Cool Springs Cemetery with Dr. Ken Cloud officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cool...

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