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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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William Ponder
May 6, 2020
William "Bill" Ponder, 79, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Franklin Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Gwan Garrison officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to...
Larry Kitchel
May 6, 2020
On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Larry Charles Kitchel, 78, of Logansport, closed his eyes to the pain and suffering of this earthly life to awaken to see his Savior face-to-face. Larry had spent the last few weeks recovering from open-heart surgery at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. His family was blessed to be with him - their presence gave him...
Clara Allen
May 5, 2020
Clara Caroline Allen, age 100, passed away May 5, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 28, at Oak City Cemetery in Bainbridge, Georgia. She will be buried beside her late husband, Robert M. Allen.
Barbara Powell
May 5, 2020
Barbara Dean Powell, 70, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Prosperity Primitive Baptist Church with Dr. Ron McCaskill officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to...
Thomas Gay
May 4, 2020
Mr. Thomas Jackson (TJ) Gay, age 92, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Tired Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Grady County, Georgia. The Rev. Jerry Bishop will officiate. Thomas Jackson Gay was born December 5, 1927 in Tifton, Georgia. His parents, Andrew Jackson Gay and Mattie Ethel Alexander Gay, have preceded him in...
Ann Mitchell
May 4, 2020
Ann Durham Mitchell, 88, of Brinson, GA, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, a private graveside funeral service will be held at Brinson Cemetery with Rev. George Masciarelli officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Brinson Cemetery...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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