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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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Mavis Williams
Dec 26, 2024
Mrs. Mavis Elizabeth Holloway Murkerson Williams passed away on December 26, 2024 in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mrs. Williams will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bainbridge with Rev. Chad Cooper, and Rev. Al Murkerson, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. She will...
Jane Conger
Dec 24, 2024
We regret to announce the passing of Jane E, Conger, age 69, Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Jane will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, December 30, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. Pastor Melissa Traver and the Rev. Stephen Webb will officiate. David Dobbs, Charles Walker, Charles Wayne Griffin, Joe Livingston, Keith Griffin,...
Patricia Jones
Dec 23, 2024
Patricia Ann Jones passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Patricia will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 27, at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Patricia Ann Jones was born February 21, 1948 in Georgetown, Georgia...
Diannah Rhea Bruch
Dec 20, 2024
With heavy hearts we mourn the death of Diannah Rhea Bruch, who passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 20th, 2024 at the age of 78, surrounded by loving family. Diannah was born June 5th, 1946 in Memphis, TN. She was predeceased by her parents Lester Henry Bruch Jr. and Janie Rhea Bruch. Her family moved to Tallahassee when she was 12,...
Allie Jean Howell
Dec 18, 2024
Allie Jean Howell passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Services for Mrs. Howell will be held Sunday, December 22, 3:00 p.m., at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home, 502 S. Scott Street, Bainbridge, Georgia. The Rev. Gwan Garrison will officiate. Interment will follow in Sylvania Cemetery. Tim Porter, Keith Keel, John Keel, Doyle...
Emily Ryals
Dec 12, 2024
Emily Ann Rousseau Ryals received her heavenly wings at her home on December 12, 2024. Services for Mrs. Ryals will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. with Mr. Will Parker officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that...
Leon Cox
Dec 7, 2024
We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Leon Foster Cox, age 74, of Cairo, Georgia. He was at home with his family including his loving wife, Willa Dean Chason Cox, when he passed away early Saturday morning, December 7, 2024. A family celebration has been held in his memory.
Annie Miller
Dec 5, 2024
Anne Nixon Miller of Attapulgus died peacefully in her sleep at her home Thursday, December 5, 2024. She enjoyed a long and useful life of 102 years. A graveside service at Attapulgus Methodist Cemetery will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Anne is survived by her daughter, Virginia (Ginger) Harshman and son, E. Copeland Blackwell, Jr....
William Fleming
Dec 4, 2024
Mr. William L. Fleming, Sr., age 82, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia. Services for Mr. Fleming will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge, Georgia. The Rev. Stephen Webb will be officiating. The family will receive friends before the service, beginning at 2:00. Mr....
Joyce Mabardy
Nov 27, 2024
Joyce Marilyn “Sister” Mabardy, age 82, of Marianna, Florida, left this world to be with the Lord on November 27, 2024, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama, after a brief illness. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home, 502 S. Scott Street, Bainbridge, Georgia, with...
James Brunson
Nov 25, 2024
Mr. James Alan Brunson, age 65, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, in Dothan, Alabama. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 30, in the Calvary Assembly of God Cemetery on Spring Creek Road. The Rev. Marty Brock will officiate. James Alan Brunson was born May 29, 1959, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to James H. Brunson and...
William Creel
Nov 24, 2024
Mr. William Allen “Bubba” Creel, age 61, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Willson Hospice House in Albany, Georgia. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 30, in the Jakin City Cemetery, Jakin, Georgia, where he will be interred with his family. William Allen “Bubba” Creel was born December 12, 1962 in Donalsonville, Georgia,...
Clive Parker
Nov 23, 2024
Mr. Clive Atkinson Parker, 90 years of age, passed away late Saturday evening, November 23, 2024, at Memorial Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia. Although there will be no formal public service, Mr. Parker will be buried with his beloved wife in Oak City Cemetery. Clive Atkinson Parker was born January 14, 1934 in Liverpool, England to Leslie Martindale Parker and Doris...
Randy Bullock
Nov 20, 2024
Mr. Randy James Bullock, age 73, of Bainbridge, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home. The Rev. Marty Brock will officiate. Randy will be interred in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Randy was born October 15, 1951, in...
James Brock
Nov 19, 2024
James Harrell Brock, commonly known as Jimmy and lovingly known as “Coach” to countless students and athletes, passed away on November 15, 2024, at the age of 68 in McDonough, Georgia. He was born on May 4, 1956, in Bainbridge, GA, and was the son of the late Clayton Oliver Brock and Orian Harrell Brock. In addition to his parents,...
Melvin Maxwell
Nov 17, 2024
Mr. Melvin Harold Maxwell, age 82, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home in Climax, Georgia. Melvin Harold Maxwell was born May 21, 1942 in Bainbridge, Georgia to Monroe Maxwell and Lena Hammett Maxwell. He spent his life in Decatur County. Harold was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He enjoyed gardening. Harold worked as a...
Zane Wise
Nov 14, 2024
Mr. Zane Grey Wise, Jr., age 67, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at his home in Bainbridge, Georgia surrounded by his family. Services for Mr. Wise will be held Monday, November 18, 2:00 pm, at the First Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. David Grubbs will officiate. Interment will follow in the Nazarene Church Cemetery with military honors. David...
Glenn Logue
Nov 12, 2024
Mr. Glenn Thomas Logue, age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Thomasville, Georgia surrounded by his family. The family will hold a private celebration of life to honor Glenn. Glenn Thomas Logue was a devoted father and grandfather whose passion was to enjoy his children and grandchildren. A man who would never missed a milestone, performance or occasion...
Timothy Watts
Nov 10, 2024
Mr. Timothy Justin Watts, age 46, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He passed at his home in Donalsonville, Georgia. No public services will be held. Timothy Justin Watts was born August 14, 1978 in Camilla, Georgia. He grew up in Grady County, Georgia and attended Cairo schools. Mr. Watts was very talented. He worked as...
Linda Conner
Nov 10, 2024
Linda Preston Conner, age 69, of Bainbridge, Georgia passed away on November 10, 2024 at home. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Linda Preston was born to her parents, Wallace Edgar Preston and Millie Neil Johnson Preston on June 2, 1955 in Blakely, Georgia. Linda was reared by her step-mother, Joyce Preston, who...
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