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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Willie Williams

Willie Williams

Nov 12, 2019

In the city of Camilla, Georgia, on January 4, 1938, God blessed Albert and Louise Williams with their sixth child, a baby boy which they named Willie Williams.

Willie was educated in Camilla, Georgia graduating from Camilla Consolidated School in 1957.  In school, he was very proud of playing on the football team and...

Tonya Chason Lawrence

Tonya Chason Lawrence

Nov 10, 2019

Tonya Chason Lawrence, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Pelham, Georgia.  She was born September 20, 1971 to Ollin Lee Chason, Jr. and the late Glenda Holt.

Ms. Lawrence was a seamstress with Darwood Manufacturing Company in Pelham, Georgia.

She is survived by her father, Ollin Lee Chason, Jr.; son,...

Addie Washington Sweet

Addie Washington Sweet

Nov 6, 2019

Addie Washington Sweet was born on October 19, 1917, in Mitchell County, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late Mary Emma Chaney and Pheffer Washington.

During the early years of her life, she confessed CHRIST and united with the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served as mother of the...

Rodney Peter Lopez

Rodney Peter Lopez

Oct 16, 2019

Rodney Peter Lopez, son of the late Peter Lopez and Marguerite Lopez, was born December 11, 1938 in Santa Barbara, California.

He departed this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at his residence.

Survivors include three sisters, Marcella (Clarence) Dukes, Marlene Areguello, and Freida Worthington; two brothers, Dennis Lopez and...

Apostle Joann Brown

Apostle Joann Brown

Oct 15, 2019

A Time To Be Born:

Joann Allen Brown was born October 1, 1952 in Baker County, Georgia to the late Harden Allen Jr. and Ollie Mae Mitchell Allen.  She was the second oldest of seven children.

A Time To Plant:

Joann (Apostle Brown) accepted Christ at...

Emanuel Willie Jester, Sr.

Emanuel Willie Jester, Sr.

Oct 3, 2019

Birth:  Emanuel Jester, son of Lillian Jester and Fred Hill, was born February 15, 1931 in Camilla, Georgia.

Education:  Emanuel was educated in the Mitchell County School System, and he graduated from Rockdale School in Camilla, Georgia in 1949.  He went on to later enlist in the United States Army.  After serving in the...

Arthur Lee Silas

Arthur Lee Silas

Sep 26, 2019

Arthur Lee Silas, son of the late Laura Mae Walden Silas and Howard Lewis, Jr., was born August 28, 1956 in Camilla, Georgia.

At an early age, he joined the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.

Arthur graduated from Mitchell County High School with the class of 1976. ...

Corey Donald White

Corey Donald White

Sep 24, 2019

Corey Donald White was born July 19, 1980 to Donald White and Bonita Scott-White in Camilla, Georgia.

He confessed CHRIST and joined Open Door Church of Praise at an early age.  He was educated in the Mitchell County School System.

Crime, as he was affectionately known, was a person with...

Queen Bell

Queen Bell

Sep 12, 2019

Queen Bell, daughter of the late Eular Mae Harrison Willis, was born October 8, 1947 in Mitchell County, Georgia. She confessed Christ and united with Full Gospel Deliverance Church of Pelham, Georgia, under the leadership of Bishop T. B. Sapp. She later became a member of United Full Gospel of Pelham, Georgia, under the leadership of...

Karen Chandler

Karen Chandler

Sep 2, 2019

Life Story

Karen Elaine Chandler, the daughter of Willie Pearl Chandler and the late Johnny B. Chandler, was born July 22, 1962.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Chandler.  She grew up in Baconton and attended the schools in Mitchell County, graduating with the Class of...

Denarrius Jabori Kimbrough

Denarrius Jabori Kimbrough

Sep 2, 2019

Denarrius Jabori Kimbrough, was born May 19, 1995 to Kenyetta Freeman and Dometrius Session in Camilla Georgia.

He confessed his life to Christ and joined Union Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He later converted to the teachings of Islam and accepted the Muslim faith.

He was educated in...

William Smith

William Smith

Sep 1, 2019

William Smith, son of the late Jim L. Smith and Geneva Smith, was born July 6, 1948 in Camilla, Georgia.

Affectionately known as "Pop", William was educated in the Mitchell County Public School System.  He was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Bernice Knight on September 8, 1978.  To this union two children...

Annie L. Shivers-Daniels

Annie L. Shivers-Daniels

Aug 20, 2019

Annie L. Shivers-Daniels, daughter of the late Jake Shivers and Annie Lee Boles Shivers, was born August 26, 1960 in Camilla, Georgia.

She confessed CHRIST and united with the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church.  Annie was a graduate of Mitchell County High School in Camila, Georgia.  She furthered her education at Jones College, Jacksonville,...

Arcieola Whitfield

Arcieola Whitfield

Aug 16, 2019

ARCIEOLA GILBERT WHITFIELD, daughter of the late Reverend Elmore Gilbert and Arcieola Prince Gilbert, was born March 15, 1925 in Camilla, Georgia.

At an early age she confessed Christ and joined Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church and later the Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, both in Camilla, Georgia.  As a devoted church member, she...

Sandra Wood-Mckinney

Sandra Wood-Mckinney

Aug 10, 2019

Sandra Wood McKinney was born April 26, 1954 as a gift from God to the late Ollie Mae Wood.

At a young age, she joined Walker Street Church of God In Christ in Camilla, Georgia.

During the early years of her life, she attended Camilla Consolidated School.  After graduating from...

Jerome Robinson

Jerome Robinson

Aug 7, 2019

As the lengthening shadows began to fall on August 7, 2019, the final chapter of Jerone Robinson's life was ended after a long illness.

The end came quietly and serenely at the Lillian Carter Rehabilitation in Plains, Georgia. Jerome was born November 13, 1955 in Mitchell County, Georgia to Louise Robinson and the late...

Mary Nell Graham Macon

Mary Nell Graham Macon

Aug 6, 2019

She said, "oh, Lord!' as she took her final breath at 2:39 p.m., on August 6, 2019.  Mary Nell Graham Macon said good-bye to her earthly home as she transitioned to her Heavenly home.

Mary Nell Graham Macon was born on December 25, 1925, to the late Lillie Alford Graham and Benjamin Graham, Sr. ...

Freddie C. Toombs

Freddie C. Toombs

Jul 22, 2019

Freddie C. Toombs was born in Camilla, Georgia on June 28, 1960 to Mary Gladys Toombs Geter and the late John Robert Toombs.

At an early age, he accepted CHRIST as his Lord and Savior and united with the Habakkuk Missionary Baptist Church of Camilla, Georgia.

Freddie was educated in...

Clemmie Collier

Clemmie Collier

Jul 14, 2019

Clemmie Levert Collier was born March 2, 1956.  He was the eldest child born to Mr. Clmmie Lee and Mrs. Christine Master Collier.  Both parents, a daughter, Varshikka Collier, and a granddaughter, Madison Collier, preceded him in death.

On July 14, 2019, GOD called his child to rest.

At an...

Gary Alphonzo Ervin, Sr.

Gary Alphonzo Ervin, Sr.

Jul 10, 2019

Gary Alphonzo Ervin, Sr., son of Alma J. Florence and the late Marvin W. Ervin, Sr., was born October 18, 1970 in Pelham, Georgia.

Gary was a graduate of Pelham High School in Pelham, Georgia.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Vontrelle Ervin;...

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