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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Lillie R. Jackson

Lillie R. Jackson

Dec 11, 2015

Lillie Ruth Jackson was born in Camilla, Georgia on May 10, 1937 to the late John Brown and Ulacee Clayton. She attended Mitchell County Schools. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Johnny Will Jackson in 1954.  To this union ten children were born. In addition to her parents, husband, and four grandchildren, she was preceded in death...

Amani Morman

Amani Morman

Dec 1, 2015

Princess Amani Morman was born on August 1, 2004, to Asaad Morman and Tynette Carson in Camp Pendleton, California.  She attended schools at Quantico, Woodbridge and Manassas in Virginia.  She moved to Baconton, Georgia with her paternal grandparents, Alonzo Morman and Amanda Morman, where she attended Pathway Educational Center in Moultrie, Georgia. Amani loved singing, dancing...

Jackie Childs

Jackie Childs

Nov 13, 2015

Jackie Childs, Sr. was born September 15, 1952 to the late Kimber Childs and Estelle Pye Childs. He confessed CHRIST at an early age in his hometown of Camilla, Georgia.  He graduated from Camilla Consolidated High School in 1970. On July 17, 2015 he united in matrimony to Mrs. Jackie A. Childs, the love of his life. Jackie,...

Clifford Stewart, Sr.

Clifford Stewart, Sr.

Nov 12, 2015

Clifford Stewart was born January 8, 1947 to the late James T. Stewart and Dorothy Mae Stewart in Mitchell County, Georgia.  He accepted CHRIST at an early age and joined Summerhill Missionary Baptist Church. Clifford was united in holy matrimony to the former Rachel McCraw on September 9, 1967.  He worked at Coats and Clark for many years.  He...

Glorious Jean Willis

Glorious Jean Willis

Oct 26, 2015

Evangelist Glorious Jean Willis, fondly called Gloria, was born April 4, 1955 in Camilla, Georgia, to Eula Mae Harrison Willis and the late James Willis. After many years of living life her way, Gloria recognized she needed a Savior and surrendered her life to CHRIST.  She kept her word and completed her mission.  In 2014, she became an Evangelist...

Gregory West, Sr.

Gregory West, Sr.

Oct 16, 2015

Gregory West, Sr., was born October 28, 1956 in Meigs, Georgia.  He attended school at Thomas County Central in Thomasville, Georgia.  Early in life, he moved to Orlando, Florida.  He recently moved back to Meigs, and there he spent the last four years of his life. He died on Friday, October 16, 2015.  He was preceded in death by...

Ola Irvin

Ola Irvin

Oct 14, 2015

Ola Irvin, daughter of the late Otis Hayes and Viola Roberts, was born February 18, 1939 in Baker County, Georgia. She confessed CHRIST and united with the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Willie J. Irvin.  To this union eleven children were born.  One son, David, preceded her in death....

Charlie W. Williams

Charlie W. Williams

Sep 30, 2015

Charlie W. Williams, also known as "Willie B. Williams (Will)", was born in Camilla, Georgia on June 18, 1932 to the proud parents of Betsy Lee Riles (Robert) and Jake Barnes (Annie Liza).  Willie was united in holy matrimony to Pearlie M. Walden on January 7, 1961.  To this union three children were born, Charlie W. Williams (deceased),...

Matha Lee Hicks

Matha Lee Hicks

Sep 20, 2015

Matha Lee Hicks, daughter of Matthew Wimberly and Claretha Wimberly, was born October 4, 1946 in Mitchell County, Georgia. At an early age, she joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.  Matha later united with Bethel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Frank Johnson.  At Bethel, she served in many capacities including being a member of the...

Johnny L. King, Sr.

Johnny L. King, Sr.

Sep 2, 2015

Deacon Johnny Lewis King, Sr. was born to the late Charlie King and Alice Lyons King on March 16, 1924. He was educated in the school system of Baker County, Georgia.  He joined the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at an early age where he served on the Deacon Board for over seventy years. On January 24, 1948,...

Gladys Jester Thornton

Gladys Jester Thornton

Aug 20, 2015

Gladys J. Thornton was born on October 21, 1928 to the late Mrs. Annie Lumpkin Jester and the late Mr. Alfred Jester in Camilla, Georgia. She accepted CHRIST at an early age.  She was a member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the usher board. Gladys attended Rockdale High School in Camilla, Georgia.  She...

Dorothy Ann Bryant Wimberly

Dorothy Ann Bryant Wimberly

Aug 15, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Bryant-Wimberly was born on August 20, 1951 to the late Robert Bryant, Sr. and Minnie Lee Williams Bryant, in Mitchell County, Goergia. She confessed CHRIST at an early age and united with the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Pelham, Goergia.  She attended public schools in Pelham, Georgia. In 1969, she united in holy matrimony to...

Paula Anne King

Paula Anne King

Aug 11, 2015

Paula Anne King was born December 8, 1963 in Camilla, Georgia and was called home on August 11, 2015.  She accepted the lord at an early age and grew up with a strong Christian faith.  She was a faithful member of Fellowship Bible Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. Paula attended Darton College and Fort Valley State University...

Dessie Allen

Dessie Allen

Jul 31, 2015

Dessie M. Dobbs Allen died Friday, July 31, 2015. Ms. Allen was born April 24, 1931 to Troy Dobbs and Fannie Mae Campbell of Baker County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Allen, Jr., and two sons, Gene Allen and Billy Don Allen of Okeechobee, Florida. She is survived by three daughters, Jeanette Tyner of...

Irene L. Holsey

Irene L. Holsey

Jul 26, 2015

Irene "Honey" Laster Holsey was born December 1, 1934 in Dawson, Georgia to Tom Laster and Georgiana D. Laster. She was a member of Bennett Union Missionary Baptist Church in Jesup, Goergia. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eddie L. "Pap" Holsey, Sr.; a sister, Pearlie Mae Laster Dixon; and a brother, David Laster. She...

James Franklin Wright

James Franklin Wright

Jul 11, 2015

James Franklin Wright, son of the late Elijah Wright, Sr. and Jesse Torrence Wright, was born October 17, 1947 in Baker County, Georgia.  Growing up, James attended Mt. Olive Methodist Episcopal Church in Newton, Georgia.  He was educated in Baker County Schools and graduated in 1967.  James joined the United States Army where he served for twenty...

Lillie Ida Graham Crawford

Lillie Ida Graham Crawford

Jul 9, 2015

Lillie Ida Graham Crawford was born on July 2, 1923 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Benjamin Graham and Lillie Graham.  She was raised in Camilla along with her ten siblings. During her childhood, she attended Hall Missionary Baptist Church.  It was there that she received her schooling, received an understanding of Christianity, and accepted Jesus Christ. Later in...

Robert (Luv) Williams, Jr.

Robert (Luv) Williams, Jr.

Jun 24, 2015

Robert Lee Williams, Jr., made his footprints across the sky on August 28, 1971 to Robert Williams, Sr. and Lottie Williams of Camilla, Georgia.  He grew from a child to a man in the city of Camilla, graduating from Mitchell-Baker High School. Robert was united in Holy Matrimony to Wanda Johnson on May 8, 1998.  To this...

Nannie Mae Phipps-Kitchens

Nannie Mae Phipps-Kitchens

Jun 11, 2015

Nannie Mae Phipps-Kitchens was born on January 16, 1922 to the late Candace V. Phipps and Joseph Phipps in Newton, Georgia.  A self-proclaimed tomboy, Nannie Mae spent many days balancing school, household chores, and sticking up for her older sister Mabel.  She remained in school until 11th grade and always encouraged her children to complete formal education. At the...

Jay Jackson

Jay Jackson

Jun 8, 2015

A Time To Be Born: Jay W. Jackson was born February 9, 1939 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Robert McIntyre, Sr. and Willie B. Jackson.  He attended school in Mitchell County, Georgia. A Time To Worship: At an early age, Jay confessed Christ and united with the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church. A Time To Unite:...

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