Mattie C. Williams Spence
Sep 19, 2013
Obituary
Sister Mattie C. Williams Spence was born on August 29, 1937, in Camilla, Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Albert Williams, Sr. and the late Lottie Lee Williams. As a life-long native of Georgia, she was educated in the public school system of Mitchell County.
Her hands, mind, and heart found much work to do in...
Sallie Mae Tarrence
Sep 7, 2013
Sallie Mae Tarrence, daughter of the late Bennie Torrence and Annie Walker, was born July 2, 1922 in Calhoun County near Leary, Georgia. When she was two weeks old, her mother passed away. At the death of her mother, she was reared by her grandparents, Lucy Walker and Wiley Walker, in Newton, Georgia. She attended school in Baker County until...
John Ray Wallace
Sep 5, 2013
John Ray Wallace, son of the late George C. Wallace and Leola Wallace, was born December 28, 1944, in Mitchell County, Georgia. He attended Camilla Consolidated School in Camilla, Georgia. He was employed with Equity Group Division where he retired. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara J. Wallace Robinson and two brothers,...
Lonnie C. Green
Aug 30, 2013
Lonnie C. Green, son of the late Robert Green and Mary Green, was born December 25, 1925 in Camilla, Georgia. He lived in many different places including New Jersey, Jacksonville, Florida, before settling in Camilla, Georgia, where he retired. Lonnie was a member of the Masonic family. He was a dedicated deacon at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Lonnie studied...
Aggie B. Thomas
Aug 27, 2013
Aggie B. Thomas, daughter of the late Janie Reese, was born October 20, 1923 in Mitchell County, Georgia. She confessed Christ and united with St. John Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the usher board until her health failed. She will be missed by her family and her many friends. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 27, 2013,...
Robert L. "Big" Burns
Jul 15, 2013
Robert L. Burns was born September 12, 1944 to the late Reverend W. B. Burns and Sallie Mae Morgan Burns. Affectionately known as "Big" by family and friends, he lived in Camilla his entire life. Robert joined the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He met the former Lear Parker, and they joined in Holy Matrimony on...
Delora B. Catchings
Jul 6, 2013
Life Narrative Delora Beatrice Jordan Catchings was born March 19, 1915 to the late Fred Jordan and Cora Scales Jordan in Murfressboro, Tennessee, the youngest of ten children. She departed this life on Saturday morning, July 6, 2013, in Phenix City, Alabama. Her love for God, family, and humanity inspired her to accept Jesus Christ into her life at the...
Willie C. Washington
Jul 6, 2013
The funeral service of Willie C. Washington will be conducted Sunday, July 14, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., at Robert Jester Mortuary. Words of comfort will be by Reverend James Sapp. Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Willie C. Washington was born in Mitchell County, Georgia on July 8, 1925 to the late Willie C. Washington and Bessie Lee...
Marvin Lewis King
Jun 29, 2013
Memorial Services for Marvin Lewis King will be held Saturday, July 6, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 8825 River Road, Camilla. Words of comfort will be by Reverend Jermaine King. Marvin Lewis King was born April 14, 1954 to Mr. Lenwood King, Sr. and Mrs. Minnie Kate King. He attended Mitchell County High School graduating in...
Melvin Brown
Jun 13, 2013
MELVIN BROWN was born on April 16, 1946 in Newton, Georgia to the union of Sharlotte Hall (Lottie) and R. Lee Brown. He was the oldest of three children, raised by his grandmother, Nannie Hall and grandfather Nathan Hall. Melvin was educated by the Newton Public School System in Newton, Georgia. He attended East Baker Elementary and East Baker High...
Keith Silas
May 31, 2013
Keith Silas was born August 31, 1972 to Lucile Crawford Silas and the late Benjamin James Silas. He was the sixth child out of six children. He confessed Christ and united with the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia. In addition to his father, Keith was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys "Loretha" Sweet; a niece, Santrell Sweet;...
Stella Campbell Johnson
May 23, 2013
Celebration of Life for Stella Campbell Johnson Stella was born on June 25, 1918 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Seaborn Campbell and Estella Dozier Campbell. She was the sixth of ten children, and the fourth of seven girls, born to the family. She attended the schools of Mitchell County. She was raised in a Christian home and began...
Bernard A. Catchings
May 22, 2013
Bernard A. Catchings, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at Saint Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church, 165 East Stephens Street, Camilla. Words of comfort will be by Reverend Richard Williams. Bernard Algenon Catchings I, was born January 19, 1915 in Camilla, Georgia...
Alesia Faye Ross
May 18, 2013
Alesia Faye Ross was born June 1, 1963 in Camilla, Georgia to Mrs. Catherine Jefferson and the late Mr. Samuel Jefferson. "Lisa", as most knew her, lived most of her young adult life in Chicago, Illinois. She aspired to be a model. That dream was followed through, but short lived due to her relocation back to Georgia. At the age...
Mary Virginia Alexander
May 14, 2013
Mary Virginia Alexander, daughter of the late Annie Pearl McGee and Milton McGee, Sr., born January 17, 1945. Later in life, she confessed CHRIST as her personal SAVIOR and became a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Mary was united in marriage to Harry Alexander on November 2, 1964. Mary departed her precious life on Tuesday, May 14, 2013,...
John "Jitter" Florence, Jr.
May 3, 2013
John Henry Florence, Jr., son of the late John Henry Florence, Sr. and Luretha Whitfield Florence, was born June 22, 1940 in Mitchell County, Georgia. Affectionately known as "Jitter", he grew up in the Branchville Community and attended school in Mitchell County, Georgia until he was fourteen when he moved to Ocala, Florida and attended school in Marion County, Florida....
Mary B. Singletary
Apr 9, 2013
Celebrating the life and legacy of Sister Mary B. Singletary A Time To Be Born: Mary B. Singletary was born May 10, 1928 in Baker County, Georgia, to the late Nathaniel Brown and Ella Collier Brown. A Time To Plant: She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mount Olive C.M.E. Church. She attended local schools...
Jerry West
Mar 29, 2013
Jerry West, son of Florence West Jones, was born April 12, 1958 in Mitchell County, Georgia. At an early age, he joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was married to the former Essie Mae Ross. He departed this life on Friday, March 29, 2013, at his home in McDonough, Georgia. He is survived by his wife with whom he...
Michael Jackson
Mar 29, 2013
Michael Lamar Jackson, son of Willie C. Clayton and Juanita Clayton, was born on February 2, 1974, in Mitchell County, Georgia. Michael attended the Mitchell County Schools and was a member of the class of 1992 of Mitchell-Baker High School in Camilla, Georgia. Michael was a sweet, loving, caring person that always showed love to everyone not only just the...
Charlie Wisen Baker, Jr.
Mar 22, 2013
Charlie Wisen Baker, Jr. was born in Albany, Georgia on June 24, 1930. He was the son of the late Mrs. Gertrude Thelma Bynum Baker and Mr. Charlie Wisen Baker, Sr. On Friday, March 22, 2013, he made his peaceful journey. Charlie confessed his belief in Christ at the age of eleven and became a faithful member of Bethel African...