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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Sallie Mae Silas

Sallie Mae Silas

Nov 29, 2012

LIFE PROFILE Childhood: Mrs. Sallie Mae Neal Silas, one of eleven siblings, was born August 5, 1917 to the late Flem Neal and Lizzie Wimberly Neal in Mitchell County, Georgia. Womanhood: On February 9, 1936, she was united in Holy Matrimony to B. J. Silas, who preceded her in death.  To this union eleven children were born.  Three preceded her...

Alberta J. Hamilton

Alberta J. Hamilton

Nov 29, 2012

FACTS Born:  Thursday, June 25, 1925 Place of Birth:  Ochlocknee, Georgia Death:  Thursday, November 29, 2012 Place of Death:  Residence Occupation:  Retired School Teacher LIFE LEGACY Alberta Imogene Hamilton was born on June 25, 1925 in Ochlocknee, Georgia to Mr. George Robinson and Mrs. Ethell Robinson.  She was the second oldest child; her siblings preceded her in death.  On the...

Edythe Yvonne Bradley

Edythe Yvonne Bradley

Nov 24, 2012

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Edythe Yvonne Bradley Family and Friends will gather on Saturday, December 1, 2012, to praise God and honor the life of Edythe Yvonne Bradley.  Her life's journey began on Wednesday, December 15, 1965 in Mitchell County and ended peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at John D. Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Georgia.  She was the...

Eddie Mae Jenkins Ross

Eddie Mae Jenkins Ross

Nov 22, 2012

OBITUARY Eddie Mae Jenkins Ross was the seventh child born to the late Dan Jenkins, II and Edna Yates Jenkins. She confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  She later joined the Union Missionary Baptist Church where she assisted with the youth department and served on the usher board. Eddie Mae graduated from...

Wilnisha Mathis

Wilnisha Mathis

Nov 21, 2012

Wilnisha Mathis, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Mitchell County Hospital. Survivors include a sister, LaTia Walker of Belgrave, Florida; an adopted father, James (Henrietta Davis) Calhoun of Camilla, Georgia; an adopted sister, Letitia Calhoun of Pelham, Georgia; an adopted brother, Anthony Calhoun of Camilla, Georgia; a niece, Zakirria Felton of Belgrave, Florida; a great aunt, Hazel Saenz of Belgrave,...

Marjurie Childs

Marjurie Childs

Nov 14, 2012

IN LOVING MEMORY On July 4, 1961, Marjurie Childs was born to the parents of Mary Reese Childs Ryan and the late John Childs in Mitchell County. Marjurie spent her school years in the Mitchell County School System. At an early age, Marjurie, affectionately known as Marjeco, confessed her life to Christ and united with the Beulah Missionary Baptist Church....

Lenard Denison, Iii

Lenard Denison, Iii

Nov 12, 2012

Lenard Denison, III, died Monday, November 12, 2012, at Mitchell County Hospital. SERVICE TIME/DATE The funeral service of Lenard (Buddy) Denison, III, will be conducted Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church, 3239 Old Georgia Highway 3, Pelham, Georgia.  Reverend Jerome Smart will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe...

James (Sonny) Hodge

James (Sonny) Hodge

Nov 10, 2012

OBITUARY Brother James "Dap" Hodge, better known by his family as "Sonny", was born December 9, 1948 in Albany, Georgia, to the late R. B. Hodge and Pauline Mobley Hodge. James attended Camilla Consolidated High School.  He worked with Mars Incorporated until he retired in 1999. James was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Mary Brown in 1980. Preceding...

Roy E. Williams, Jr.

Roy E. Williams, Jr.

Oct 12, 2012

Life Profile On October 12, 2012, in the presence of his family, Roy E. Williams, Jr. went home to glory. "Big Jake", as he was affectionately called, was born in Mitchell County, Georgia on July 25, 1953 to Roy E.  Williams, Sr.  and the late Margaret Williams Williford. Roy attended Mitchell County High School where he graduated. He was a...

Arthur Williams

Arthur Williams

Oct 12, 2012

Life Legacy Arthur Williams, one of eleven children, was born March 11, 1943 in Camilla (Mitchell County) Georgia to Rosa Lee Williams and Jim F. Williams. Very young in age, Arthur's family moved to Miami, Florida where he began school at Liberty City Elementary School and thus was educated in the Dade County School System.  Although he did not graduate...

Eletha Ross Silas

Eletha Ross Silas

Oct 6, 2012

Eletha Ross Silas, died Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. FACTS Born:  November 15, 1923 Place of Birth:  Camilla, Georgia Death:  Saturday, October 6, 2012 Place of Death:  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, Georgia LIFE LEGACY A TIME TO BE BORN: Mrs. Eletha Ross Silas was born November 15, 1923 to Mr. Henderson Ross and Mrs. Ophelia...

Margaret Jones Wimberly

Margaret Jones Wimberly

Sep 20, 2012

Margaret Jones Wimberly died Thursday, September 20, 2012, at her residence. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 9925 Stage Coach Road, Baconton, Georgia.  Reverend James Edwards, pastor; Eulogy will be by Reverend James King.  Interment will follow in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Antonio...

Joseph Duane Jackson

Joseph Duane Jackson

Sep 19, 2012

Joseph Duane Jackson died Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. LIFE LEGACY: Joseph Jackson was a loved and loving young man.  He was focused, endearing and kind.  He never met a stranger and made everyone around him feel they were special.  Joseph has two sons, Ja'Mari and Jeremiah, that he cherished and loved with...

Patricia Ann Donaldson

Patricia Ann Donaldson

Aug 30, 2012

Patricia Ann Donaldson was born August 28, 1958 to Willie James Donaldson and the late Bett Jean Bryant Donaldson in Mitchell County, Georgia. She departed this life on Thursday, August 30, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memories a father, Willie James Donaldson of Bainbridge, Georgia; one daughter, Diane Donaldson of Camilla, Georgia; four sisters, Rachel Donaldson of Vada, Georgia,...

Dorothy "Boot" Keaton

Dorothy "Boot" Keaton

Aug 26, 2012

Dorothy Keaton died Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, September 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2120 19th Street, South, St. Petersburg, Florida.  Reverend Carlos Senior, pastor. Dorothy Keaton was born October 28, 1930 in Camilla, Georgia.  Her parents were the late...

Theodore Davis

Theodore Davis

Aug 24, 2012

Theodore Davis died Friday, August 24, 2012. FUNERAL SERVICE: The funeral service of Theodore Davis will be conducted Saturday, September 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 70 Thompson Street, Camilla.  Reverend Rufus Phillips, pastor; Words of comfort will be by Dr. Joe R. Thomas. PALLBEARERS: Honorary will be Carlos Broadway, Kelvin Broadway, Marcus Broadway, Roy Lyons,...

Felton L. "Kool-Aid" Jackson, Sr.

Felton L. "Kool-Aid" Jackson, Sr.

Jul 28, 2012

Felton L. Jackson, Sr. died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his residence. Service Schedule: The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, August 4, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 6829 St. Mary Road, Baconton, Georgia.  Reverend Ananias Hopkins, III, will officiate.  Interment will follow in St. Mary Memorial Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be the class of...

Annie Ruth Williams

Annie Ruth Williams

Jul 18, 2012

A Life To Remember Lifetime resident of Camilla, Annie Ruth Lewis-Williams, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday morning, July 18, 2012.  In earlier years, her joys centered around maintaining beautiful flowers and a small vegetable garden.  She had a very sharp memory.  She still remembered her Easter speech that was taught to her by her mother when...

Leola Davis

Leola Davis

Jul 7, 2012

In Loving Memory Of: Leola Lewis Davis LIFE PROFILE: Leola Lewis Davis, affectionately known as "Lee", was born November 20, 1926 in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Rosa Lee Lewis and Preston Lewis. Leola attended the Thomas County School System and was a private sitter. At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and joined Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church...

Tony Curtis Dukes, Sr.

Tony Curtis Dukes, Sr.

Jul 7, 2012

IN LOVING MEMORY OF: Tony Curtis Dukes, Sr. Life Legacy: Tony Curtis Dukes, Sr., departed this life in the early morning hours of July 7, 2012.  He was the eldest son of the late Mr. Willie H. Dukes and Mrs. Essie V. Dukes.  He was born October 4, 1956 in Mitchell County, Georgia.  He was led to Christ at a...

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