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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Ella Doris Reeves

Ella Doris Reeves

Jan 7, 2019

Ella Doris Reeves, the oldest of four daughters, was born August 27, 1938 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Roston Bullard and Lillian Campbell.

She was a graduate of Camilla Consolidated School.

She was united in marriage on April 24, 1974 to Benjamin Reeves.  To this union two children were...

Carlton Dramond Douglas

Carlton Dramond Douglas

Jan 4, 2019

God blessed the world with the presence of Carlton Dramond Douglas on May 25, 1990 to Tanzie Douglas and Carvin Douglas.

At an early age he confessed CHRIST and joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where he was baptized by the late Reverend Perry Simmons.  He later joined Harvest Time Ministry under the leadership of...

Dorothy Lee Knight

Dorothy Lee Knight

Jan 1, 2019

Dorothy Lee Knight, daughter of the late Charlie Gene Swann and Arie Silas Swann, was born May 19, 1936 in Camilla, Georgia.

She confessed her life to CHRIST at an early age at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.  She later united with the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.

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Vivian Faye Smith

Vivian Faye Smith

Dec 2, 2018

Vivian Faye McKinney Smith was born October 30, 1944 in Macclenny Florida to Marie Peterson and Miles McKinney, Sr., both of whom preceded her in death.

She attended Keller School from grades first through twelfth, graduating as valedictorian of the class of 1962; her classmates also selected her as Prom Queen.  A talented contralto,...

Cary Jackson

Cary Jackson

Nov 27, 2018

Cary Jackson was born February 21, 1936 in Whigham, Georgia to the late Willie James Jackson and Mable Hunter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Jackson and Eddie Lee Jackson; two sisters, Lucille Worthy and Virginia Moss.

He departed this life on...

Roberta Knight

Roberta Knight

Nov 24, 2018

Roberta Knight was born July 14, 1956 to Rosa Knight and the late John Childs.

At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and united with the Beulah Missionary Baptist Church where she was an usher.  Roberta was a loving person and got along with everyone.

She attended Mitchell County High...

Jayne Clements

Jayne Clements

Nov 14, 2018

Jayne Ellen Spear Clements, daughter of the late Snow Ollie James Spear and Murphy Spear, was born July 27, 1945 in Duval County, Florida. At the age of three, she moved to Pelham, Georgia and was reared along with her twin brother Wayne by their maternal grandmother, Annie Brown. Jayne confessed CHRIST at an early age and joined Bethel...

Willa T. Williams

Willa T. Williams

Nov 4, 2018

Willa Mae Thompson Williams was born July 8, 1936 to Nathaniel and Corene Thompson. She joined the Saint Mary's Missionary Church at a young age. Willa left Camilla and moved to Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Brooklyn College and became very active in the community. Willa left an incredible mark in Brooklyn serving as Director of Summer Youth Program...

Walter J. Hodge

Walter J. Hodge

Nov 3, 2018

Walter J. Hodge, Sr., was born on November 30, 1947 in Smithville, Georgia.  He was the fourth of six sons born to Johnny Hodge and Mattie Mae Hodge. On Saturday, November 3, 2018, the Lord called Brother Hodge home. Walter was a devoted fisherman and has a license for Florida, Massachusetts, New York, and Georgia. Walter graduated from Mt....

Geneva Wingfield

Geneva Wingfield

Oct 26, 2018

Geneva Wingfield was born January 16, 1923 to the late Samuel Watts and Corine Watts in Baconton, Georgia. She confessed CHRIST and united with the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in the Greenough Community. She was united in marriage to Moses Wingfield, who preceded her in death.  To this union two children were born. Mrs. Wingfield was a graduate...

Ruby Edmonds

Ruby Edmonds

Oct 21, 2018

Mother Ruby Lee Edmonds was born on January 3, 1928 to the late Andrew Smith and Sylvia Williams in Mitchell County, Georgia.

At an early age, she joined Habakkuk Missionary Baptist Church where she served faithfully as Mother of the church until her health failed. She was a graduate of Rockdale High School in...

Joe Herman Haywood

Joe Herman Haywood

Oct 16, 2018

Joe Herman Haywood (age 68), was the third of four siblings born in Camilla (Mitchell County) Georgia to the late Willie Haywood and Rosa Haywood.

He passed from labor to reward on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Pruitt Healthcare, Macon, Georgia.

His lifetime religious affiliation was at Walker Street Church...

Bobby Mccoy

Bobby Mccoy

Oct 8, 2018

Bobby McCoy, one of nine children, was born February 27, 1955, to the late Otis McCoy, Sr., and Lorine McCoy .

Bobby confessed CHRIST and united with Open Door Refuge Ministry of Pelham, Georgia.

Bobby was employed with All Pro Transportation LLC, August 2008 – December, 2010; Branden Sports and...

Lucile Mitchell

Lucile Mitchell

Oct 6, 2018

Lucile Mitchell, daughter of the late Annie Ruth Reese, was born November 29, 1956, in Camilla, Georgia.

She confessed her life to CHRIST at an early age at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church in Pelham, Georgia.  She later united with the Goodson Road Church of Christ in Camilla, Georgia.

Lucile...

Ethel Robinson

Ethel Robinson

Sep 24, 2018

Ethel Robinson was the tenth child of twelve born to Will Robinson and Eldora Robinson on July 6, 1923 in Mitchell County, Georgia. Ethel attended school in Mitchell County.  She gave her life to CHRIST at an early age at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until health prevented her from attending.  As an adult,...

Flossie B. Knight

Flossie B. Knight

Sep 22, 2018

Mother Flossie B. Knight was born March 20, 1936 to John and Alien Wallace in Mitchell County, Georgia She was educated in the public school system in Mitchell County.  She was united in Holy Matrimony to Addie Knight in 1952. To this union was born thirteen children.  Mother Flossie Knight was a devoted wife, loving mother...

Nathan "Jeff" Haywood, Jr.

Nathan "Jeff" Haywood, Jr.

Sep 9, 2018

Nathan "Jeff" Haywood was born June 21, 1951 in the Oak Grove Community of Camilla, Georgia, to Nathan "Jr." Haywood and Christine Wilson Haywood.  Additional parents were Columbus "Buddy" and Leola Bell.

He confessed CHRIST and united with the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.

He was a...

George Jenkins, Jr.

George Jenkins, Jr.

Aug 31, 2018

George "Spooky" Jenkins, 70, died peacefully August 31, 2018, with family by his side at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. George was born August 8, 1948 in Camilla, Georgia to George and Ella Jenkins.  He was one of five siblings. He graduated from Camilla Consolidated School in 1966, and continued his education at Albany State College, graduating...

Barbara Ann Martin

Barbara Ann Martin

Aug 25, 2018

Barbara Ann Martin, daughter of George Martin and the late Mary Lizzie Martin, was born October 11, 1954 in Mitchell County, Georgia. Barbara, who was affectionately called "Barb", died on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla, Georgia. She confessed CHRIST and united with the Summerhill Missionary Baptist Church in Pelham, Georgia. In addition to her...

Ronald Lee Butts

Ronald Lee Butts

Aug 17, 2018

Ronald Butts was born on February 23, 1972 in Colquitt County, Georgia to Geraldine Mobley and the late Orlando Butts.

He confessed CHRIST at an early age at Bethlehem Sly in Moultrie, Georgia. On April 23, 2017, he united with the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Baconton, Georgia under the leadership of Reverend...

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