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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Robert Taylor (Plunk) Stafford

Robert Taylor (Plunk) Stafford

Feb 19, 2011

Life Profile

Mr. Robert Taylor "Plunk" Stafford, son of the late Robert Taylor Stafford, Sr. and Rosa Lee Bowes was born July 18, 1928 in Mitchell County, Georgia.

He was united in marriage to the former Evelyn Anderson who preceded him in death.  To this union eight children were born.

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Freta Bodiford

Freta Bodiford

Feb 10, 2011

Life Profile

Mrs. Freta Manning Bodiford was born to the late Ella Sharp Manning and John Manning on December 3, 1923 in Valdosta , Georgia .

She was a faithful member of Friendship Primitive Baptist Church , Jacksonville , Florida for several years under the leadership of Elder Bobby Sheffield. She later moved...

Wilma Ruth Robinson

Wilma Ruth Robinson

Jan 23, 2011

Biography

Wilma Robinson was born on December 24, in Newton , Georgia to the late Ciceroe Robinson and Ida Lou Robinson. She was the youngest daughter of seven siblings. Preceding her in death were four brothers, Lance, Cloette, Hessie, and Claude Robinson, two sisters, Captolar and Irene Robinson; one son, Freddie Robinson, Sr., also preceded her in...

Essie Mae Cheevers

Essie Mae Cheevers

Jan 21, 2011

Biography

Essie Mae Cheevers was born November 8, 1912 to the late Aran Cheevers and Ben Cheevers in Mitchell County , Georgia .

She was a member of the Hall Missionary Baptist Church in Mitchell County .  Due to convenience, she faithfully attended Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church until her health declined.  Essie...

David Lee Bell

David Lee Bell

Jan 20, 2011

LIFE PROFILE Mr. David Lee Bell, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2011.  God looked down on a beautiful saint that he saw and called him home.  He was born December 10, 1965 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Lonzie Bell and Nora Lee Williams Bell. His educational...

Earnest Omar Bell

Earnest Omar Bell

Jan 15, 2011

BIOGRAPHY Mr. Earnest Omar (Pete) Bell, son of Elizabeth Taylor Bell and the late Earnest Bell, Jr., was born October 18, 1979 in Mitchell County, Georgia. At an early age he confessed CHRIST and united with the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Camilla, Georgia.  He later moved his membership to Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church of Pelham, Georgia. He...

Linda Joann Silas King

Linda Joann Silas King

Jan 11, 2011

The funeral service of Linda JoAnn Silas King, will be conducted Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 8825 River Road, Camilla.  Reverend Jermaine King will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Willie C. Allen, Tommy Cheevers, Tyrell Cheevers, Willie Cheevers, Dontrell Harvey, Freddrick Shelton, Robert Silas. Linda JoAnn Silas King...

Kareem Arnez Williams

Kareem Arnez Williams

Jan 4, 2011

Kareem Arnez Williams died Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Gwinnett Medical Center in Duluth, Georgia. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, January 8, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., at Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 6829 St. Mary Road, Baconton.  Reverend Ananias Hopkins, III, will officiate.  Interment will follow in St. Mary Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clyde Copeland, Henry Richardson,...

Kelly Leonard Wimberly

Kelly Leonard Wimberly

Dec 31, 2010

The funeral service of Kelly Leonard Wimberly, will be conducted Saturday, January 8, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, 130 Newton Street, Camilla.  Reverend Charles Gilbert will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Kentera Cole, David Harris, DeAntre Jackson, Ricky Sessions, David Spence. Active Pallbearers will be Brian Jackson, Rotarrius Jess,...

Gerald Ashley Lawson, Sr.

Gerald Ashley Lawson, Sr.

Dec 26, 2010

Memorial services for Gerald Ashley Lawson, Sr., who died Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, will be held Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., at Bridgeboro Baptist Church in Bridgeboro, Georgia.

Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his father, Oscar "Buck" Lawson and mother, Irene C. Lawson Farmer; one brother, Hoyt...

Charlie C. "Skeeter" Silas, Jr.

Charlie C. "Skeeter" Silas, Jr.

Dec 26, 2010

The funeral service of Charlie C. "Skeeter" Silas, Jr. will be conducted Friday, December 31, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 4585 Georgia Highway 37, Camilla.  Reverend Curnell Henry will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Active Pallbearers will be B. J. Jones, Cecil Knight, Arterrius...

Georgie Lee Johnson Scott

Georgie Lee Johnson Scott

Dec 23, 2010

Georgia Lee Johnson Scott, died Thursday, December 23, 2010, at Lee County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Leesburg, Georgia. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, December 30, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at First Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Newton.  Reverend Jerome Pace will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Ceola Williams

Ceola Williams

Dec 16, 2010

The graveside funeral service of Ceola Williams will be conducted Monday, December 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., at Oakview Cemetery.  Reverend James Sapp will officiate.

Ceola Williams was born to the late Deacon Seab and Sister Estella Campbell on July 29, 1920.  Her life was shared with seven sisters and four...

China M. Drakes

China M. Drakes

Dec 16, 2010

The funeral service of China M. Drakes, will be conducted Thursday, December 23, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 4585 Georgia Highway 37, Camilla.  Reverend Curnell Henry will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Active Pallbearers will be Larry Alexander, Reginald Alexander, Eric Dewberry, Joe Gilbert, II, Gregory Kelly, Leroy...

Mary Elizabeth Smiley

Mary Elizabeth Smiley

Dec 16, 2010

Mary Elizabeth Smiley died Thursday, December 16, 2010, at her residence. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, December 23, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., at Robert Jester Mortuary.  Reverend Rufus Phillips will officiate.   Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Smiley was the youngest of seven children, who preceded her in death.  She was the daughter of the late...

Emma L. Silas Grissom

Emma L. Silas Grissom

Dec 3, 2010

The funeral service of Emma L. Grissom will be conducted Wednesday, December 8, 2010 , at 11:00 a.m. , at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 8825 River Road, Camilla . Dr. Joe R. Thomas will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be...

Arilla Pinkney Smiley

Arilla Pinkney Smiley

Nov 13, 2010

The funeral service of Arilla Pinkney Smiley will be conducted Saturday, November 20, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., at the Union Missionary Baptist Church, 70 Thompson Street, Camilla.  Reverend Rufus Phillips will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Deacons of Union Missionary Baptist Church and Friends of the Family. Mrs. Arilla Pinkney Smiley, daughter of the late...

Mae Florence Williams

Mae Florence Williams

Nov 4, 2010

The funeral service of Mae Florence Williams, will be conducted Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 8825 River Road, Camilla.  Reverend George Tift will officiate.  Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joseph Johnson, Mickey Johnson, Seion Kelley, Michael Lewis, Lloyd Richardson, Willie Richardson.. Born January 30, 1955, in Mitchell County, Georgia,...

Darrin Haywood

Darrin Haywood

Oct 29, 2010

The funeral service of Darrin "BIG TYMER" Haywood, will be conducted Saturday, November 6, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 6829 St. Mary Road, Baconton.  Reverend Ananias Hopkins, III, will officiate.  Interment will follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Keith Edwards, Arthur Jackson, Eric Jackson, Lee Wallace, Johnny Williams. Active Pallbearers will...

Dollie M. Carter

Dollie M. Carter

Oct 28, 2010

The funeral service of Dollie Mae Carter, will be conducted Saturday, November 6, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 8825 River Road, Camilla.  Reverend Golden Sheppard will officiate.  Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery.

Dollie Mae Carter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend was born May 15, 1915 in...

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