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Benjamin James Allen, Jr.

Benjamin James Allen, Jr.

Oct 2, 2025

Benjamin James Allen, Jr. died Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Kenne Dunson Gohlston

Kenne Dunson Gohlston

Sep 28, 2025

Kenne Dunson Gohlston, died Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Ira Lee Wesley "Buttney"

Ira Lee Wesley "Buttney"

Sep 27, 2025

Mr. Ira Lee Wesley, most affectionately known as "Buttney" departed this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Eric Demark Coleman

Eric Demark Coleman

Sep 27, 2025

Mr. Eric D. Coleman departed this life Saturday, Septemeber 27, 2025.

Joe Nathan Kennon, Jr.

Joe Nathan Kennon, Jr.

Sep 27, 2025

Joe Nathan Kennon, Jr., died Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Donna French

Donna French

Sep 22, 2025

Ms. Donna French departed this life on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Allen Samuel Dyson

Allen Samuel Dyson

Sep 19, 2025

Allen Samuel Dyson, died Friday, September 19, 2025.

Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Mcarthur Heard

Mcarthur Heard

Sep 19, 2025

Mr. McArthur Heard departed this life on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Leigh Amber Dyson

Leigh Amber Dyson

Sep 19, 2025

Leigh Amber Dyson, died Friday, September 19, 2025.

Virginia Fedd

Virginia Fedd

Sep 17, 2025

Ms. Virginia Fedd departed this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Alton Mcdonald

Alton Mcdonald

Sep 17, 2025

The journey of life for Alton McDonald began on March 19, 1951, in Lee County, Georgia. He was the youngest of eight children born to the union of the late Willie Lee and Hilliard McDonald, Sr.

He received his formal education in the Lee County School System.  Early in life, Alton was baptized at McAfee Baptist Church.  ...

John Frank Thompson

John Frank Thompson

Sep 17, 2025

John Frank Thompson, affectionately known as "Big Frank," was born December 22, 1944, in Blair, South Carolina.  He was the son of the late Ray Thompson and Lily Ruth McGraw.

John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines. Throughout his life, he was a hardworking man, and wore many hats in his career, including serving as...

Charles Jones

Charles Jones

Sep 16, 2025

Mr. Charles Jones departed this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Rosie Lee Ousley

Rosie Lee Ousley

Sep 14, 2025

Rosie Lee Ousley was born in Sasser, Georgia on August 15, 1938.  She was the loving daughter of the late James and Leola Ousley.

She was educated in the Terrell County School System.  Throughout school, Rosie was a lively, energetic young lady with a yearning to be of service to others, and a ray of sunshine to...

Betty F. Milledge

Betty F. Milledge

Sep 13, 2025

With grace and quiet strength, Betty F. Milledge transitioned from labor to reward on September 13, 2025. Born on December 9, 1956, in Smithfield, Georgia, to the late Lee Arthur Milledge and Dollie Mae Milledge, Betty was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was rooted in faith, family, and service.

Raised in Hartford,...

Tremel Donovan Holsey "Tre"

Tremel Donovan Holsey "Tre"

Sep 9, 2025

Tremel Donoval Holsey was born in Albany, Georgia on April 14, 2005.  He was the beloved son of Michael Bernard Holsey, Sr. and Lamonica T. Route Holsey.

He was educated in the Dougherty County School System,  Dougherty Comprehensive High School.  Tre, as he was endearingly called, had an unprecedented passion for learning and a thirst for knowledge...

Eva Bell Jackson Lee

Eva Bell Jackson Lee

Sep 7, 2025

Eva Bell Jackson Lee was born on May 14, 1948, in Leesburg, Lee County, Georgia to the late Eugene Jackson, Sr. and the late Catherine Clements.

In 1960, Eva joined the Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Reverend E. J. Menefee. Eva was a dedicated Sunday School Member where she as teacher of...

Rickie Lewis Ansley

Rickie Lewis Ansley

Sep 4, 2025

Mr. Rickie L. Ansley departed this life on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Cassandra Fay Rountree

Cassandra Fay Rountree

Aug 30, 2025

Cassandra Batten Rountree was born Clearwater, Florida on April 12, 1963. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bishop Robert Batten, Sr. and Missionary Emma Batten.

She was educated in the Florida Public School District. Cassandra valued education and took advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow.

Very early in life, Cassandra was...

Rita Clinkscales Dowdell

Rita Clinkscales Dowdell

Aug 24, 2025

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens."                                                                                              Ecclesiastes 3: 1

A Time to Be Born: Rita Clinkscales Dowdell was born in Americus, Georgia on October 23, 1970.  She was the beloved daughter of Louise Clinkscales Miller.

A Time to Learn:  She received her early childhood and secondary...

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