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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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:...
Rosa Mae Crawford-Bailey
Jun 8, 2015
What is in a name? Affectionately known as Rosa Mae, she was often called "Mae" by family members and friends. The origin of her name is Rose and her favorite color was pink. Like the pink rose, she was bright and beautiful to behold. Rosa was a classic symbol of grace and elegance, admired and appreciated by all who...
Garrett Jermaine Mcintyre, Jr.
Jun 2, 2015
Garrett Jermaine McIntyre, Jr. was born February 16, 1997 in Camilla, Georgia to Tammy Riggins McIntyre and Garrett McIntyre. Garrett walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, at the age of 18. Garrett was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where...
Johanna Abeni Jones
Jun 2, 2015
Baby Girl Johanna Abeni Jones A Gift from God Johanna Abeni Jones was born October 10, 2014, at Northside Hospital (Atlanta, Georgia). Her parents, Corey O'Neal Jones and Brittany Venessa Dixon Jones, welcomed her to their family that included two big sisters, Jakyriah Morrison and Kaylee Jones. After spending several weeks in the hospital, Johanna came home to Eufaula,...
John Oscar Jackson
May 29, 2015
John Oscar Jackson was the third born to the late Dave Jackson and Artrie Jackson on April 5, 1932 in Camilla, Georgia. His parents, one daughter, Marion Jackson, two brothers, Dave Jackson and Willie Jackson, and two sisters, Lula Mae Clayton and Retha McGregor preceded him in death. He departed this life on Friday, May 29, 2015,...
Ruby Alexander
May 21, 2015
Ruby Louise Martin Alexander was born on May 6, 1923 to the late Mary Ruth Clayton and Zeke Martin in Pelham, Georgia. She slipped away into eternal rest on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Agape Health and Rehab of Moultrie, Georgia. At an early age she joined Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served...
Bernice Wimberly
May 15, 2015
Bernice Wimberly, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and aunt, was born on April 9, 1937 in Mitchell County, Georgia, to the late Benjamin Jackson and Hurley Jackson. She confessed Christ at an early age and united with the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. She later united with the Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist...
Charlie Peoples, Jr.
May 13, 2015
On this day of June 23, 1938, God blessed the late Charlie Peoples, Sr. and the late Mrs. Dollie Mae Crawford, the joy of our beloved Deacon Charlie Peoples, Jr., affectionately known as "Peter." Charlie received his education at Pleasant View Baptist Church also known as Petty. He received and accepted Christ and joined the Pleasant View...
Kenneth Minatee, Sr.
May 11, 2015
Kenneth Lamar Minatee, Sr., was born April 25, 1954 in Camilla, Georgia to Essie Mae Davis Burns and the late Steve Minatee, Sr. He entered peacefully into rest on Monday, May 11, 2015. He confessed his faith at an early age and joined Brown Chapel C.M.E. Church. Kenneth matriculated through the Mitchell County School System, graduating in...
Mae D. Jess Wesley
May 10, 2015
Mae D. Jess Wesley was born on May 12, 1927 in Mitchell County, Georgia. She married John King Wesley on January 13, 1951. She departed this life on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Mae D. Jess Wesley dedicated over seventy-one years to raising her two sons, seven daughters, and three step-sons. She was...