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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Ron Rozell Hicks

Ron Rozell Hicks

Jun 8, 2019

It is with profound sorrow we announce the passing of Ron Rozell Hicks, 53, of Fairburn, Georgia, on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Although Ron was a faithful servant and dedicated member of Elizabeth Baptist Church with Pastor Craig Oliver in Atlanta, Georgia, his homegoing service will be entrusted to his childhood church home, Bethel...

Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson

Jun 7, 2019

Mary Lee Crawford Thompson, daughter of the late Cadwell Crawford and Lillie Davis Crawford, was born April 4, 1933 in Camilla, Georgia.  She was the youngest of six children.

At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and united with the Hall Missionary Baptist Church.

Mary attended Rockdale High School.  After...

David Russell

David Russell

Jun 4, 2019

David Henry Russell was born on May 29, 1956 in Mitchell County, Georgia, to the late Evelyn Russell and Henry Russell.

Boon, as he was affectionately called, attended Camilla Consolidated School in Camilla, Georgia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Emma Russell. ...

Loren Graham

Loren Graham

Jun 2, 2019

Loren Graham was born August 15, 1933 to the late Tobie Graham and Equilla Gilbert Graham. He accepted Christ at an early age. He grew up in Moultrie, Georgia. Later he moved to New York where he met his wife, Myre Frances Green-Graham, who preceded him in death.

He was a Barber until his...

Rosa Cheevers

Rosa Cheevers

Apr 24, 2019

Rosa Cheevers, daughter of the late Charlie James Cheevers, Sr. and Della Knight Cheevers, was born May 27, 1951 in Camilla, Georgia.

She confessed CHRIST and united with the St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Baconton, Georgia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter,...

Noris Lee Turner

Noris Lee Turner

Apr 21, 2019

Noris Lee Turner, son of the late James Turner, Sr. and Bertha Lee Turner, was born February 18, 1958 in Mitchell County, Georgia.

He confessed CHRIST and united with the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church.  He attended and was a graduate of Mitchell County High School in Camilla, Georgia.

He...

Robert Knight

Robert Knight

Apr 17, 2019

Robert Knight, son of the late Ed Knight and Annie Ree Knight, was born December 10, 1941 in Camilla, Georgia.

He confessed his life to CHRIST at an early age at Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.

He was employed with the Joe B. Adams and Son until...

Luscious "Spick" Pinkins

Luscious "Spick" Pinkins

Apr 10, 2019

Luscious Benjamin Pinkins, Sr., was born to the late Edward Sam Pinkins and the late Lula Mae Pinkins on September 8, 1947 in Mitchell County, Georgia. He was raised in a Christian home along with his other siblings. He attended Union Missionary Baptist Church during his stay in Camilla. Affectionately known as "Spick", Luscious...

Charlie C. Thomas

Charlie C. Thomas

Mar 23, 2019

Charlie C. Thomas, son of Timothy Wade, Sr. and Bertha Mae Wade, was born July 11, 1953 in Camilla, Georgia.

At an early age he attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church.  He attended Camilla Consolidated School.

He worked for the City of Camilla as a laborer for several years and...

Mamie Jess Stephens

Mamie Jess Stephens

Mar 20, 2019

Mamie J. Stephens is a native of Camilla, Georgia.  She is the eldest of three children born to Carrie Mae Thomas and Henry L. Jess.

Mrs. Stephens received her early education in the public school system of Camilla and earned her Bachelors in business Administration Degree from the University of Georgia, where she attended...

Rachel Mae Donaldson

Rachel Mae Donaldson

Mar 19, 2019

Rachel Mae Donaldson, daughter of Willie James Donaldson and the late Betty Jean Donaldson, was born May 24, 1955, in Camilla, Georgia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Donaldson and Patricia Ann Donaldson.

She departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2019,...

John Lewis Dawson

John Lewis Dawson

Mar 14, 2019

John Lewis Dawson, son of the late Willie Andrew Dawson, Sr. and Ruby Jewel Dawson, was born on June 13, 1959 in Mitchell County, Georgia.

Lewis, as he was affectionately called, graduated from Mitchell County High School Class of 1978.  At an early age, Lewis confessed CHRIST and joined the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist...

James Harold Keaton

James Harold Keaton

Mar 3, 2019

James Keaton was born on February 24, 1942 to the late Hattie Bodiford and Tommy L. Keaton in Camilla, Georgia.  He was the youngest of three children.

At an early age he joined Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, in Camilla, Georgia. He was a faithful steward and member serving as a Deacon and trustee....

Arthur James Hicks

Arthur James Hicks

Feb 18, 2019

Arthur James Hicks was born March 21, 1939 in Mitchell County, Georgia to Willie Hicks, Sr. and Rosa D. Thomas Hicks.

He attended the public school system of Camilla, Georgia.  Arthur James confessed CHRIST at an early age and joined Bethel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend C. Neal. ...

Henry Lee Cole

Henry Lee Cole

Feb 1, 2019

Henry Lee Cole was born and grew up in Camilla, Georgia to the late Martin Cole and Ida Mae Reese Cole on November 22, 1955.  He later moved to Atlanta in his adult life, where he resided at the time of his death at the age of 63.

He was the father of two...

Addie Will Knight

Addie Will Knight

Jan 28, 2019

A Time To Be Born: Addie W. Knight was born to the late Will Knight and Cassie Knight in Omega, Georgia.

A Time To Live: He was educated in the Mitchell County Public School System.  He was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Flossie B. Wallace in 1952.  To this union thirteen children...

Charlie Mae Wallace

Charlie Mae Wallace

Jan 10, 2019

Ms. Charlie Mae Wallace was born in Mitchell County, Georgia, on September 5, 1950 to the late Hosey Wallace and Annie L. Davis.

She attended Camilla Consolidated School in Camilla, Georgia.

In addition to her parents, one daughter, Willie Mae Wallace, preceded her in death.

She...

Leon Haywood, Sr.

Leon Haywood, Sr.

Jan 9, 2019

Leon Haywood, Sr., was born April 7, 1953 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Eugene Haywood, Sr. and Rachel D. Redden Haywood.

At an early age he confessed CHRIST and joined the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board, usher board, and trustee board.

He...

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...

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