obituaries
Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.
Ernest Calvin Brown, Sr.
Oct 17, 2022
As the world was preparing to begin a new year in 1951, the late Reverend George "Paul" and Henrietta Johnson Brown was welcoming a bright light, a son on February 23, whom they named, Ernest Calvin Brown.
"Texas" or "Brownboy", as he was affectionately known by his friends and family, was educated at Camilla...
James Brown, Jr.
Oct 3, 2022
James "Boo" Brown, Jr. was born December 12, 1961 to James Brown, Sr., and Rutha Mae Brown.
He accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an usher until he moved away.
He graduated from Mitchell County High in 1979...
James Edward Church
Sep 27, 2022
James Edward Church was born in Camilla, Georgia on October 15, 1960. He was the beloved son of the late Willie James Church, Sr. and Henrietta Gilbert Church.
He received his formal education at Mitchell County High School and was a member of the class of 1979. He later attended Turner Job Corps in...
Sherry Elaine Brown
Sep 8, 2022
Mrs. Sherry Elaine Brown was born on February 11, 1966 in Camilla, Georgia. She was the third child and only daughter born to Julius Drakes, Sr. and Magdalene Drakes, who both preceded her in death.
Sherry was educated in the Mitchell County School System and was a 1984 graduate of Mitchell-Baker High School. She...
Dorothy A. Clemons
Sep 3, 2022
Dorothy Ann Clemons was born June 14, 1945 to the late Albert Griffin and Mary Alice Jenkins.
Doris, as she was affectionately called, attended Mitchell County Training School.She confessed CHRIST and joined the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Later in life her mother married Macon Lynn, who raised her. ...
Tony Lamar Brown, Sr.
Aug 31, 2022
Tony Lamar Brown, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Tony was born on August 21, 1970 to the late Robert Brown, Sr. and Betty Brown. He was cherished by his sons, Tony Lamar Brown, Jr. of Camilla, Georgia and Kavarius Brown of Albany, Georgia. He was also the beloved brother of Robert L. Brown, Jr....
Belinda Jones-Preston
Aug 30, 2022
Belinda Jones-Preston began her life on December 8, 1955 to Dorothy Lyons and the late Louis Jones in Mitchell County, Georgia.
At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and united with the Second Mount Olive Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia.
Belinda received her education in Dougherty County Public School System....
Minnie Kate King
Aug 17, 2022
Minnie Kate King was born on October 18, 1934 to the late Samuel Williams in Camilla, Georgia.
At an early age, she confessed her belief in CHRIST and joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the church choir.
She was education in Mitchell County Public School system....
Marie Caison Randall
Aug 14, 2022
Marie Caison Randall, daughter of the late Johnell Caison, Sr. and Arosto Caison, was born April 2, 1949 in Mitchell County, Georgia.
At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and united with the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She attended Camilla Consolidated School.
She was united in...
Mary "Frances" G. Johnson
Aug 9, 2022
Mrs. Frances Johnson was born on an Easter Sunday morning of April 5, 1942 to the late James H. Gee, Sr. and Irene E. Gee in Pelham, Georgia, where she attended Mitchell County Training School.
At an early age she confessed CHRIST, was baptized at Summerhill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend...
Boyise Tom Williams, Sr.
Jul 23, 2022
Boyise Tom Williams, Sr. affectionately known as "Big Jack" was born in Camilla, Georgia, to share birthdays with his mother (Granny) on April 19, 1939. The "spitting image" of his father in looks, and the love of the game of baseball, (Our Daddy) would watch one game on TV and listen to another game on the radio at...
Lula Mae Knight
Jul 15, 2022
Lula Mae Knight was the epitome of what a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, good friend, and Christian should be. Born January 17, 1950 in Camilla, Georgia, Lula was the daughter of Elena Williams and the late Frank Davis, Sr.
At an early age she confessed CHRIST and united with Friendship Missionary Baptist...
Roy Emanuel Reese
Jul 10, 2022
Roy Emanuel Reese was born on October 21, 1945 in Mitchell County, Georgia, to the late Joe Reese and Arlena Reese.
"Fat", as he was affectionately called, was the sibling of three sisters, Mary Lee, Annie, and Mary Ester; four brothers, Joe, Jr., Andrew, Bobby, and J. C.
He received...
Corene Fulwood Gervin
Jul 4, 2022
Corene Fulwood Gervin, 89, was born in Irwinton, Georgia on August 08, 1932, to the late Henry and Annie Pearl Smith.
Corene, affectionately called "Ms. Tina", was called home to be with the Master on Monday, July 04, 2022. She answered fervently and said farewell to this world.
Corene was...
Bruce Allen Johnson
Jun 28, 2022
Bruce Allen Johnson was born in Pelham, Georgia on January 24, 1971. He was the beloved son of Brenda Jackson and the late Eddie Jackson.
He received his formal education at Pelham High School graduating with the class of 1990.
He accepted Christ at an early age and united with...
Sandra Colette Thomas
Jun 27, 2022
Sandra Collette Thomas was born on October 28, 1958 to L. A. Thomas and the late Leon Thomas in Camilla, Georgia.
She graduated from Mitchell County High school in 1976 and went to Savannah, Georgia to receive a Bachelor's degree from Savannah State University in Elementary Education.
She professed her...
Darryl Harris
Jun 14, 2022
Darryl Harris was born April 15, 1955 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Chris C. Harris and Margaret Harris.
Darryl attended Mitchell County High School in Camilla, Georgia graduating with the class of 1973. In 1967, Darryl confessed CHRIST and joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.
...
William Wimberly
Jun 14, 2022
William "Dusty" Wimberly, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, was born October 31, 1957 in Camilla, Georgia, to the late James and Bernice Wimberly.
"Dusty" closed his eyes in his last sleep on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Pruitt Healthcare Center in Albany, Georgia.
In addition to his parents,...
Francisco Matos Mendez, Sr.
Jun 8, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Francisco Matos Mendez, Sr., affectionately known by all as "Chino", announce his passing on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the age of 70 years.
Chino was born October 16, 1951 to Leoncio Oquendo and Rumaldez Mendez in Brooklyn, New York. He attended grade school at...
Derrick Collier
May 28, 2022
On October 2,1978, God blessed Zelda Collier with a precious beautiful gift, Derrick Darell Collier. Derrick was the apple in his mother's eye and she was his favorite lady. After suffering several months with complications from open heart surgery, the LORD called him to rest on Saturday morning, May 28, 2022.
Derrick accepted and...
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