Cesta Gooden Poitier
Dec 31, 2017
Cesta Gooden Poitier, 90 years young, transitioned to eternal life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her residence in Pelham, Georgia. Born February 15, 1927 in Pelham, Georgia, she was the second oldest daughter of the late Mr. Joe Gooden and Mrs. Rosa Isalene Capp Gooden. Mrs. Poitier was a dedicated and faithful member of Pleasant Grove Missionary...
Brandon Lynn Florence Spence
Dec 31, 2017
After toiling in this earthly vineyard, Brandon Lynn Florence Spence accepted God's invitation to come home for a much needed rest. He told her to let not her heart be troubled, for he had prepared a home for her. When she could no longer fight the afflictions and pain that haunted her body, Bran, as she was affectionately...
Charles Edward Matthews
Dec 23, 2017
Charles Edward Matthews was born June 3, 1928 in Geneva County, Slocumb, Alabama, to the late Janie Lee White Matthews and Charles Elliott Matthews.
He attended Newton High School in Newton, Georgia.
At an early age, he confessed CHRIST and joined the St. John Missionary Baptist Church where he served...
Emma Jean Russell
Dec 22, 2017
Emma Jean Russell, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at Archbold Medical Center.
Katie Mae Robinson
Dec 12, 2017
Mrs. Katie Mae Jones Robinson was born March 30, 1920 to the late Willie Jones and Clara Jones of Baker County, Georgia.
She was united in marriage to Samuel Robinson, Sr., who preceded her in death. To this union fifteen children were born. Three preceded them in death.
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Lonnie Charles Wimberly, Sr.
Nov 30, 2017
Lonnie Charles (L. C. ) Wimberly, Sr., was the fifth child born September 30, 1948 to the union of the late Deacon Joseph Wimberly and Cora Lee Wimberly in Mitchell County, Georgia.
He confessed CHRIST at an early age and united with the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the...
Johnnie Emma Grimmett
Nov 29, 2017
Mother Johnnie Emma Grimmett passed away on November 29, 2017 at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home. She was born on October 24, 1937 to the late Jesse Terry and Annie Jean Terry in Shiloh, Georgia. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Reverend William James Grimmett. Mother Grimmett lived her life to the fullest through simple pleasures like chatting with...
Annie Maud Cutliff
Nov 28, 2017
Annie Maud Cutliff was born September 24, 1931 in Camilla Georgia to Annie M. and Tommie L. Donerson (both deceased). Annie and her siblings grew up on a farm and she attended the local public school system. She migrated to New Jersey in the 1960's with her late husband Clemon Cutliff, Sr. where they settled in Newark, NJ. She...
Katie Mae Vicks
Nov 27, 2017
Mother Katie Mae Vicks or "Miss Katie" as she was affectionately called departed this life for her heavenly home on Monday, November 27, 2017, after a lengthy illness.
She was born on April 1, 1922, in Camilla, Georgia, to loving parents, Nehemiah Florence Sr. and Minnie Johnson Florence. She was the fourth of twelve...
Anthony Pernell Richburg
Nov 24, 2017
Anthony Pernell Richburg, son of Martha Robinson, was born September 12, 1963 in Manhattan, New York. At an early age, Anthony confessed CHRIST and united with the Brown Chapel C.M.E. Church in Camilla, Georgia. He was a graduate of Mitchell County High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army.
Anthony loved...
Betty Jean Brown
Nov 8, 2017
Betty Jean Brown transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 after a valiant battle with terminal illness. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was born Betty Jean Johnson on July 10, 1939 to the late Russell and Katie Johnson. She was the...
Robert Lee Smith
Nov 6, 2017
Mr. Robert Lee Smith, known as "Cheetah" by those who knew and adored him, made his earthly transition on Monday, November 6, 2017 surrounded by his daughters, Patsy and Valerie. Born on July 31, 1950 to Jim L. and Geneva Smith, he was raised in Camilla, Georgia and schooled in the Mitchell County School System. He spent most of...
Henry Bruce Hampton
Oct 27, 2017
Henry Bruce Hampton, son of the late Merritt Hampton and Mary Jean Hampton, was born January 31, 1963 in Mitchell County, Georgia. Bruce, as he was affectionately called, married the love of his life, Shiwanni McIntire, on December 11, 1995. This union was blessed with one son, Jasmond Demond Hampton. Bruce accepted CHRIST at an early age and united...
Martin Luther Carter
Oct 18, 2017
Martin's story began on July 22, 1969 in Albany, Georgia where he was born to Eddie L. Carter and the late Sylvia Brown Carter. Early chapters of his life showed a love for service. Martin attended and graduated from Albany High School. He earned a degree in accounting from Albany State University, and a culinary arts degree from Albany...
David Lee Butler
Oct 7, 2017
David Lee Butler, the baby boy of three children, was born September 23, 1985 in Albany, Georgia to Tina Scott and David Lee Johns. He was preceded in death by a brother, three aunts, two grandmothers, a grandfather, and a great uncle. He attended the Mitchell County School System and Grady County School System. Later in time, he accepted...
Nelson James Thompson
Sep 6, 2017
On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 0943, SFC Nelson James Thompson our beloved husband, father, son, uncle, cousin, grandfather and friend went to be with our LORD. Nelson was well known and always made you laugh or smile. He was a strong man of God, nice, faithful, a prayer warrior and the backbone for his family. Nelson was a...
Dave Green
Aug 21, 2017
Dave Green, son of the late Robert Green and Mary Green, was born December 12, 1927 in Camilla, Georgia. He confessed CHRIST and united with the Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia. He was united in marriage to the former Corene Ross, who preceded him in death. Preceding him in death also include a sister, Geneva Reese;...
Delois "Weeda" Butler
Aug 7, 2017
Delois G. Butler, affectionately known as "Weeda", was born on June 7, 1954 to Thelma Harris Bell and the late A. B. Gilbert. She was educated at Camilla Consolidated School System. She confessed to CHRIST as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a member of Second New Salem Baptist Church in Vada, Georgia. She was...
Marridean Griffin Hayward
Jul 27, 2017
Marridean Griffin Hayward, beloved daughter of the late Boysie and Bertha Lee Griffin, was born on December 28, 1933 in Mitchell County, Georgia. At a very early age having professed the faith and belief in the Lord, she began her Christian walk at the St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church in Camilla, Georgia. She later became a member...
Roosevelt Johnson
Jul 21, 2017
Roosevelt Johnson, was born January 29, 1957, to the late Robert L. Johnson and Hattie M. Johnson. Roosevelt was born and raised in Mitchell County, Georgia.
He attended the Mitchell County School System. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Susie...