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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Rosa Mae Crawford-Bailey

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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...

Willie Albert Edmonds, Jr.

Willie Albert Edmonds, Jr.

May 8, 2015

Willie Albert Edmonds, Jr., was born August 12, 1946 in Mitchell County, Georgia.  He was the son of Willie Albert Edmonds, Sr. and Ruby Lee Edmonds. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Habakkuk Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from Camilla Consolidated High School with honors.  Later in life, he moved to Florida where...

Johnny J. Threatts

Johnny J. Threatts

Apr 24, 2015

Johnny J. Threatts, was born November 19, 1945 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Willie James Threatts and Willie Mae Threatts. Johnny confessed his life to Christ by joining Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.  He received his education within the Mitchell County School System. In 1977, he was united in marriage to the former Catherine...

Candace Leola Alford

Candace Leola Alford

Apr 16, 2015

Candace Alford was born on October 24, 1942 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Lillian D. Phipps and Tony D. Alford. Candance found a love for design at a very young age, making clothing for dolls by the time she was nine years old.  She continued on to create string art, portraits, and sculptures and refined her skills...

Lula Mae Fields

Lula Mae Fields

Apr 13, 2015

Lula Mae Maeweather Fields, was born April 28, 1934 in Mitchell County, Georgia, to the late Aaron Maeweather, Sr. and Mamie Maeweather Thomas. At an early age she united with the Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed with Waverly Mineral Company for many years.  She was also employed with Equity Group Division in Camilla for fifteen years.  She...

Deborah Ann Hicks

Deborah Ann Hicks

Apr 8, 2015

Deborah Ann Hicks was born August 19, 1962 to the late James Walden and Vera Pearl Daniels.  She was united in holy matrimony to Westley Hicks, II. She departed this life on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital North. She leaves to cherish her gracious memories six daughters, Marie L. Daniels (Earnest) of Pelham, Georgia,...

Jimmy Gilbert

Jimmy Gilbert

Mar 22, 2015

Jimmy Gilbert, son of the late Amy Crawford Gilbert and Theaser Gilbert, was born November 10, 1938 in Mitchell County, Georgia. Accepting Christ at an early age, Jimmy was a member of Ebenezer Christian Center in Albany, Georgia. On June 18, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Vera Quimbley. He was a dedicated employee with Georgia...

Jessie Bell Quimbley

Jessie Bell Quimbley

Mar 17, 2015

Jessie Bell Quimbley, affectionately known as "Mother and/or Mother Jessie" was born February 15, 1921 to the late Charlie Gilbert and Willie Lou Benyard in the Greenough Community of Baconton, Georgia.  Mother had one brother, Odilan Barrett Gilbert who preceded her in death.  She also had two foster sisters, Callie and the late Evelyn Gilbert. In November, 1940,...

Hattie Bell Hawkins

Hattie Bell Hawkins

Mar 15, 2015

Hattie Bell Hawkins was born on May 2, 1935 to the late Emma Crawford and John Ross, Sr.  She was the sister of seven brothers and three sisters of which five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. She worked with her parents in the farming industry.  She later met and married Willie Lee Hawkins.  To this...

Al Lee Smith

Al Lee Smith

Mar 14, 2015

Al Lee Smith, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements to be announced. God Took Him To His Loving Home God saw him getting tired, a cure was not to be. He wrapped him in his loving arms and whispered 'Come with me.' He...

Saundra Hall Jester

Saundra Hall Jester

Mar 9, 2015

Saundra Hall Jester, was born on October 10, 1941 to the late Lee Hilson Hall and Mary Davis Hall in Baker County, Newton, Georgia. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Green Grove Christian Methodist Church, Newton, Georgia.  After relocating to Albany, Georgia, she joined Weldon Springs Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Reverend...

Catherine Jackson Threatts

Catherine Jackson Threatts

Mar 2, 2015

Catherine Jackson Threatts was born on August 12, 1948 in Camilla, Georgia to the union of Addie L. Sanders and Rueben Jackson. She joined the St. James Missionary Baptist Church at a very early age and remained a devoted member until her death. Her early childhood education was received at the Dent-Reynolds Elementary School in Baconton, Georgia.  After elementary...

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