William E. (Billy) Reeves
Dec 7, 2013
William Earl Reeves, affectionately known by his loved ones as Billy, Bill, and Dollar Bill was called home on Saturday, December 7, 2013. He was born on May 5, 1932 in Abbeville, Alabama to Joe Reeves and Emma Reeves. William's education started in Eufaula, Alabama. Due to working and raising a family, he was forced to suspend his educational goals. ...
Rungie Alexander
Nov 8, 2013
Rungie Alexander, son of the late Mary Virginia Alexander and Harry Alexander, was born June 6, 1965. Late in life, he confessed CHRIST as his personal SAVIOR and became a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Alexander. Rungie departed this life on Friday, November 8, 2013, at his residence in...
Christine Collier
Nov 8, 2013
CHRISTINE MASTEN COLLIER was born November 18, 1929. She was the seventh child born to Mr. James Masten and Mrs. Jerry Lee Masten. Both parent, as well as her six siblings, preceded her in death. On November 8, 2013, GOD called HIS child to rest. Christine graduated from Rockdale High School, Camilla, Georgia in the class of 1948 and attend...
Joe Knight, Jr.
Nov 1, 2013
The funeral service of Joe Knight, Jr., will be conducted Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 8825 River Road, Camilla. Reverend Jermaine King will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darius Knight, Donterrius Knight, Jeffrey Knight, Johnny C. Knight, Jr., Marcellas C. Knight, Alex K. Williams. Reflections of Life:...
Florine Swan Clayton
Oct 17, 2013
Florine Swan Clayton, daughter of the late Arie Swan and Charlie Swan, Sr., was born on May 2, 1937 in Mitchell County, Georgia. Ms. Clayton relocated to Gainesville, Florida on January 1, 1960 and resided there until her passing on October 17, 2013. Ms. Clayton is survived by seven children, Patricia Ann Colson, Eddie Clayton (Siakendah), Bernard Swan (Helen), Didrick...
Berlinda Balom-Brown
Oct 14, 2013
Berlinda Balom-Brown was born March 29, 1975 in Mitchell County, Georgia to Mattie Pearl Patten and the late Clifford Balom. She was a graduate of the class of 1994 at Pelham High School where she was a member of the basketball team. She later attended Southwest Georgia Technical College majoring in Early Childhood Education. She confessed Christ and united with...
Carsandra "Cookie" Worthy
Oct 8, 2013
Carsandra Francine Thompson-Worthy, affectionately known as "Cookie" was born July 9, 1961 in Mitchell County to Ozie B. Thompson and the late Charles M. Thompson. She confessed Christ at an early age and united with the St. John Missionary Baptist Church. She later became a member of Greater Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from the Mitchell County High...
Ira "Soap" Harris
Oct 7, 2013
Ira "Soap" Harris, died Monday, October 7, 2013, at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home. The graveside funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at Oakview Cemetery. Pastor Robert Bennett and Reverend Jermaine King will officiate. Flower attendants will be Keyanna Harris, Shemar Harris, Shontae Harris, Courtney Smith, Shalonda Smith. Pallbearers will be Stacey Butler, Jr., ...
Palestine "Moot" Pinkins
Oct 5, 2013
Mrs. Palestine Harris Pinkins was born to Mrs. Pearl Eva Redden Harris and the late Roy Harris, Sr. on February 8, 1946, in Mitchell County, Georgia. She was affectionately called "Moot" by everyone who knew her. She was raised in a God fearing home and confessed her love for Christ at a young age. Palestine was a member of Saint...
Gladys Wimes
Sep 26, 2013
Mrs. Gladys Wimes, daughter of the late Annie Lee Boles and Jake Shivers was born February 16, 1950 in Mitchell County, Georgia. She confessed Christ and united with the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church of Flint Community, Baconton, Georgia. Mrs. Wimes was educated in the public school of Mitchell County. She was united in marriage to Tommy Wimes, Who preceded...
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...