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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Herman Wright

Herman Wright

Oct 16, 2023

Herman Wright, 79 years, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on October 16, 2023.

Herman was born on July 30, 1944, to Willie Wright and Josie Northern in Sale City, Georgia.

Herman was predeceased by his parents and brother, Lonnie Williams.

He is survived by his children...

Stephanie Diane Thompson

Stephanie Diane Thompson

Oct 16, 2023

Stephanie Diane Thompson, affectionately known as "Bay Bay" was born December 3, 1962 in Mitchell County, Georgia to the late Charles M. Thompson and Ozie B. Thompson.

At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and united with Saint John Missionary Baptist Church.

"Bay Bay" was a 1980 graduate of Mitchell...

Timothy Earl Jenkins, Sr.

Timothy Earl Jenkins, Sr.

Sep 30, 2023

Timothy Earl Jenkins, Sr., died Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his residence.

Donald White

Donald White

Sep 26, 2023

Donald White was born March 19, 1953 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Agnue "Buddy" White and Fleter Dawson White.  He departed this life on September 26, 2023, at the Archbold Living Center in Camilla, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his son, Corey Donald White, Sr. and two brothers, Willie White and Rudolph White.

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Apostle John W. Green

Apostle John W. Green

Sep 23, 2023

Apostle John W. Green, son of the late Tom Green and Ethel Green, was born on November 27, 1942 in Sylvester, Georgia.

Apostle Green was a very hard worker in doing landscaping and field work.

Apostle Green was an active Apostle at Miracle Temple Holiness Church in Thomasville, Georgia.  He...

Jeremy Antoine Smith

Jeremy Antoine Smith

Sep 22, 2023

Jeremy Antoine Smith was born on March 9, 1986 in Camilla, Georgia.

He was a 2004 graduate of Mitchell-Baker High School.  He held numerous positions during his professional life, but last worked as a driver for DHL.  Though quiet in life, Jeremy's talents spoke loudly.  He was a gifted artist who could draw, paint,...

Seirra Elizabeth Thomas Williams

Seirra Elizabeth Thomas Williams

Sep 17, 2023

Seirra Elizabeth Thomas Williams was born October 3, 1955 to the late Ocie Lee Gaines Childs of Mitchell County, Georgia and the late Tommy Hall of Baker County.

She received her education in Camilla, Georgia and graduated with the Mitchell County High School of 1973.  She was a drum major, and she played the...

Alexander "Jeff" Royal

Alexander "Jeff" Royal

Sep 6, 2023

Alexander "Jeff" Royal was born on November 15, 1948 to Mr. Tommie Charles Royal and Mrs. Rosa Mae Darby Royal Hubbard.

He was educated in the public schools of Dooly County.

He accepted CHRIST at an early age at the Holly Grove Baptist Church.  He later joined St. Mary Missionary...

Cordell John-Arthur "Buddy" Burns

Cordell John-Arthur "Buddy" Burns

Sep 6, 2023

Cordell John-Arthur Burns was born April 18, 1946 to the late Reverend W. B. Burns and Sallie Mae Morgan Burns.

While residing in Camilla, he was affectionately known as "Buddy" by family and friends.  In the Philadelphia area, where he lived for nearly fifty years, he was known as "Tex" by family and friends....

B. J. Jones, Sr.

B. J. Jones, Sr.

Sep 2, 2023

B.J. Jones, Sr., born January 6, 1943, in Camilla, Georgia, was the eighth child of Deacon Buddie and Sister Leila Rhodes Jones.  As the son of a farmer and teacher, B.J. learned at an early age to value God, family, education, work, and his community. As a child, B.J. gave his life to Christ and was a member...

Harold Edmond Jenkins, Sr.

Harold Edmond Jenkins, Sr.

Aug 29, 2023

"A Life Well Lived"

Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear to my cry; hold not your peace at my tears! For I am a sojourner with you, a guest, like my fathers."   Psalm 39:12

Harold Edmond Jenkins Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and active member...

James "Bubba" Brown, Sr.

James "Bubba" Brown, Sr.

Aug 25, 2023

James "Bubba Brown, Sr.  was born on August 29, 1941, to John Brown and Lillie Mae Clark Brown who preceded him in death.   He had seven sisters, Johnnie Mae Neely, Lillie Jackson, Retha Butler, Cleone Willis, Mable Jackson, Maude Wade, and Doris Sanders; four brothers, Mack Brown, Sr. Jim Brown, Sr.,  Charlie Brown, and Frederick Brown, all who...

Artree Francoise Hayward

Artree Francoise Hayward

Aug 25, 2023

On October 24, 1981, a blessed addition named Artree Francoise Hayward was made to the lineage of the late Eugene Hayward, Jr. and Mae Frances Davis Hayward.  Her life held roots in Albany and Camilla, Georgia with family traditions of serving God at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.  Her family bond was decreased by those preceding her in death...

Frank Anthony Thomas, Jr.

Frank Anthony Thomas, Jr.

Aug 23, 2023

Our beloved, Frank Anthony Thomas Jr., son of Angela Harrison and Frank Anthony Thomas, Sr., was born July 13,1997 in Moultrie, Georgia.

He departed this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Valdosta, Georgia.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Betty Thomas Bivens, Cairo Georgia...

Bonita Joyce Alexander-Davis

Bonita Joyce Alexander-Davis

Aug 9, 2023

Bonita Joyce Alexander-Davis, daughter of the late Albert Keaton and Lucile Alexander, was born September 20, 1957 in Camilla, Georgia.

She confessed CHRIST at an early age and united with the Beulah Missionary Baptist Church.

She was employed as a manufacturer worker most of her life until her health failed.  ...

Eloise Ross Quimbley

Eloise Ross Quimbley

Jul 25, 2023

Eloise Ross Quimbley, daughter of the late West Ross and Kizzie Ross, was born January 13, 1945 in Camilla, Georgia.  She departed this life on Tuesday July 25, 2023.

At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and united with the St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in the Flint Community.  Eloise attended Camilla Consolidated School...

Robert Charles Bush, Jr.

Robert Charles Bush, Jr.

Jul 23, 2023

Robert Charles Bush, Jr., son of Lucile Crawford-Silas and the late Robert Charles Bush, Sr., was born April 27, 1964.

He confessed CHRIST and united with the Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.

In addition to his father, Robert "Jab" Charles Bush, Sr., he was preceded in death...

Horace Benton Frazier, Sr.

Horace Benton Frazier, Sr.

Jul 18, 2023

Horace Benton Frazier, Sr., affectionately called "Cuda" and/or "Playa", was born on September 10, 1953 to the late Charlie Ed Frazier, Jr. and Susie Mae Hayward Frazier of Camilla, Georgia.  He was the third child of ten children.

He received his early education in Camilla, Georgia attending Camilla Consolidated School and Mitchell County High...

Jaquavian "Quavo" Keaton

Jaquavian "Quavo" Keaton

Jul 11, 2023

Jaquavian De'Shun Keaton, affectionately known as Quavo, was born on May 10, 2001 in Camilla, Georgia to Kennethia Clayton and Douglas Keaton III.

He graduated from Mitchell County High School in 2019 and furthered his education at Albany State University where he studied Psychology.

He had a love for music...

Louise Jean Mcghee

Louise Jean Mcghee

Jul 3, 2023

On Monday, July 3, 2023, Louise "Jean" McGhee completed her assignment here.  She transcended to light after a life well lived.

April 16, 1947, Louise was born in Early County to the late Lewis "Po Boy" and Doris Means.

Jean accepted CHRIST at an early age and remained a faithful...

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