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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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Mary Stokley

Mary Stokley

Feb 28, 2019

Mary "Donna" Stokley, 70, of Ellisville, MS passed away February 28, 2019. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She retired from a long and successful career with Ellisville State School in Ellisville, MS.  She also taught Sociology and Psychology in multiple community colleges throughout Mississippi.  Donna loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and following their...

Vera Hunter

Vera Hunter

Feb 25, 2019

Vera Lee Dozier Hunter, age 89, of Cairo, Georgia, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. Services for Mrs. Hunter will be held at 2:00 pm., Thursday, February 28, at Eastside Baptist Church, Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Andrew Donaldson and Rev. Carl Harrell will officiate. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Norman Pyles, Jimmy Ausburn, Todd Gainous, Gene Lashley, Vernon Cook,...

Deborah Long

Deborah Long

Feb 24, 2019

Ms. Deborah Cheryl Long, age 60, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. A Celebration of Life honoring Deborah will be announced later. Deborah Cheryl Long was born November 6, 1958, in Bainbridge Georgia, to William Custer Long and Margaret Mae Knight Long. Deborah worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She had a heart of...

Willis Berry

Willis Berry

Feb 15, 2019

Willis J. Berry, age 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his adoring family in Albuquerque, NM on Friday, February 15th, 2019. Willis was born at home near Dustin and Stuart, Nebraska on May 10, 1935.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed a forty year career with...

Willie Williams

Willie Williams

Feb 14, 2019

Willie Daniel "Bill" Williams, 93, of Bainbridge, GA, formerly of Havana, FL, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Morningside Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Dean and Rev. S. E. Newberry officiating.  A private interment will be held at Concord Cemetery with the Men of Morningside...

Bobby Trawick

Bobby Trawick

Feb 14, 2019

Bobby M. Trawick, 71, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Gerald A. Little and Rev. Stephen Webb officiating.  A private interment will be held at Oak City Cemetery with Thad Pettyjohn, Jon McRae, David Bryan, Johnny Grimsley,...

Bill Lewis

Bill Lewis

Feb 8, 2019

Bill Lewis, 63, of Brinson, GA, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Grubbs officiating.  Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Jesse Powell, Jackie Grubbs, Mickey Croom, Shawn Lewis, Heath Bailey and Johnny Cook serving as active...

Thomas Bryant

Thomas Bryant

Feb 5, 2019

Thomas Hoyt Bryant, Sr., 85, of Climax, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Harrell officiating.  Michael Pelt, Randy Irving, Eddie Irving, Lee Hitson, Bill Hitson and Dan Bryant will serve as active pallbearers. The family will...

William Edison

William Edison

Feb 4, 2019

William Young "Bill" Edison, 78, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Beulah Thomas Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Earnest Purcell officiating.  The Baracca Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church and The Supper Club: Keith Kerper, Jack Palmer, Harry Justice, Dale...

Elsie Elkins

Elsie Elkins

Feb 2, 2019

Elsie Nix Elkins, 85, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ken Davidson officiating.  Interment will follow at Calvary Assembly of God Church Cemetery with Steve Boyett, Tony Ledbetter, Dwyane Newbern, D.J. Newbern, Adam Newbern and Shane...

Sue Jones

Sue Jones

Jan 31, 2019

Sue J. Jones, 94, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephen L. Webb officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com...

Benny Faircloth

Benny Faircloth

Jan 29, 2019

Benny Wayne Faircloth, 78, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away January 29, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Beulah Thomas Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Albritton officiating.  Interment will be at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Daniel Humphrey, Stoney Lindsey, Dennis Dollar, Matt Phillips, Jeff Rash, and Tony Joiner will serve as active...

Barbara Fitzgerald

Barbara Fitzgerald

Jan 24, 2019

Barbara Alday Fitzgerald, 60, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dana Swain officiating.  Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Whigham with Lee Barwick, Richard Conley, Van Smith, Jimmy Cutchens, Bobby Barber, Jr. and Mark Davis...

James Hilton

James Hilton

Jan 19, 2019

James F. "Jimmy" Hilton, 81, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Burrell officiating.  Interment will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Ray Harrell, Jim Pace, Matt Cross and Gary Nichols serving as active pallbearers. The...

Bernard Angell

Bernard Angell

Jan 19, 2019

Bernard "Buck" Harold Angell, 77, of Bainbridge, GA, formerly of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial...

Ted Weaver

Ted Weaver

Jan 18, 2019

Ted A. Weaver, 89 of Niles passed away on Friday,  January 18, 2019 at 6:22am. He was born on March 20, 1929 in Niles to the late Ralph and Carrie (Hawkins) Weaver. On July 31, 1951 he married Vivian Cochran who survives. He is survived by his wife Vivian, their children; Kathleen (Bruce) Martin of Bainbridge, Georgia, Patti (Terry) Riggenbach...

Janice Herndon

Janice Herndon

Jan 17, 2019

Janice Toliver Herndon, 78, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. The graveside funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Notchaway Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Brian Hatchett officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may...

Charles Bell

Charles Bell

Jan 17, 2019

Charles Carroll Bell, 82, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. The graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Roselawn Memory Gardens with Pastor Jerry Harrell, Bennie Brookins and Felecia Caraball officiating.  Mike Phillips, Wendell Waddell, Chris Kelley, Gerald McConnell, Ray Boyett, John Waddell, Sr. and Craig Sheffield will serve...

Louie Barr

Louie Barr

Jan 15, 2019

Mr. Louie F. Barr, age 83, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, Florida. Services for Mr. Barr will be held at 11:00 am., Friday, January 18, at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Donalsonville, Georgia. The Rev. Brian Hatchett and Mr. Luke Watson will be officiating. Interment will be held in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Clay...

Earl Kendrick

Earl Kendrick

Jan 12, 2019

Earl DeVaughn Kendrick, 96, of Smithville, GA, formerly of Eldorendo, GA passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Harrell officiating.  Interment will follow at Eldorendo Baptist Church Cemetery with Shannon King, Christian King, Gaven King, Patrick Turner, Zack Belcher...

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