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Recent obituaries in Camilla, Georgia.

Margaret Ann Hill

Margaret Ann Hill

Jan 4, 2023

Margaret Ann Hill, daughter of Joe Wilson and Laura Wilson, was born March 21, 1951 in Camilla, Georgia.

Margaret was a graduate of Camilla Consolidated School and was employed as a cashier.

She was united in marriage to Fred Hill.  To this union two children were born.

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Mary Alice Bell Bonaparte

Mary Alice Bell Bonaparte

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Alice Bell-Bonaparte was born to the late Earnest Bell, Sr. and Lillie Pearl Williams-Bell on December 2, 1947 in Mitchell County, Georgia.

At an early age, she confessed CHRIST and joined Beautiful Light Baptist Church.  She later united with Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church of Baconton, Georgia.

She attended...

Timothy Jermaine Minatee, Sr.

Timothy Jermaine Minatee, Sr.

Jan 1, 2023

Timothy Jermaine Minatee, Sr. was born to Kenneth Minatee, Sr. and Gwendolyn Robinson Minatee in Camilla, Georgia.

At an early age, he joined Brown Chapel C.M.E. Church.

Timothy graduated from Mitchell -Baker High School in 1996.  He was a member of the marching band. Following high school graduation, he enlisted...

Lucile Hill Toombs

Lucile Hill Toombs

Dec 27, 2022

Mrs. Lucile Hill Toombs was the daughter of the late John Henry Lumpkin and Ophelia Hill.  She was a life-long resident of Camilla (Mitchell County) Georgia.

She was united in holy matrimony to the late Jetson (Buddy) Toombs, Sr. in September, 1945.  To this union three children were added.

Mrs....

Patrick Hampton

Patrick Hampton

Dec 27, 2022

Patrick Oneal Hampton was born December 7, 1975, to Donna Leah Hampton and Ernest Hurst in Camilla, Georgia.

At an early age, he joined Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church.

Patrick graduated from Mitchell -Baker High School in 1995.  He was a defensive tackle for the 1992 AA State Championship team....

Andrew Lee Reese

Andrew Lee Reese

Dec 25, 2022

Andrew Lee Reese was born on November 7, 1940 in Mitchell County, Georgia, to the late Joe Reese and Arlena Reese.

"Tub", as he was affectionately called, was the sibling of three sisters, Mary Lee, Annie, and Mary Ester; three brothers, Joe, Jr., Bobby, and J. C.

He received his...

Kathryn Hicks Lofton

Kathryn Hicks Lofton

Dec 19, 2022

Kathryn Ann Hicks Lofton was born on June 19, 1942 to the late Benjamin Hicks and Marie L. Hicks in Camilla, Georgia.  She was the oldest of three siblings.

At an early age, she joined Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.  She was a faithful steward and member.

Her...

Benjamin E. Jenkins

Benjamin E. Jenkins

Dec 8, 2022

Benjamin Eugene Jenkins was born July 29, 1942 in Camilla, Georgia, to the late William Jenkins, Jr. and Bonnie Jenkins.

He was raised in Camilla, Georgia and was a graduate of the class of 1960 at Camilla Consolidated School.  In later years he matriculated to Albany State College (University).  He later moved to Lancaster,...

Jerry L. Grissom

Jerry L. Grissom

Dec 7, 2022

Mr. Jerry Lewis Grissom was born October 20,1958 to the late Mr. Duke Grissom, Jr. and Mrs. Emma L. Silas Grissom in Camilla, Georgia.

Jerry attended Mitchell County High School graduating in the Class of 1977.  He joined Bethel Baptist Church at a young age. Upon leaving high school, he served in the United...

Annette Haynes

Annette Haynes

Dec 6, 2022

Annette Haynes passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022 at the age of 77 surrounded by loving family members and closest friends. ‍

Annette was born on January 17,1945 to the late Willie and Lucille Reese of Camilla, Georgia. She was preceded in death by five sisters, three brothers and one grandson, Dexter Donaldson. ...

Furey Franklin, Jr.

Furey Franklin, Jr.

Dec 1, 2022

Furey Franklin, Jr. was the fourth of eight children born to the late Furey, Sr. and Ella Mae Mills on November 27, 1929 in Grady County, Georgia.

At an early age, he united with the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.

He attended school at Rockdale High School. ...

Johnnie Louise Walden Johnson

Johnnie Louise Walden Johnson

Nov 30, 2022

Johnnie Louise Walden Johnson was born on November 5, 1942 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Nora Robinson Walden and John Walden.

She attended Rockdale School of Camilla.  As a youth, she attended St. Peter A.M.E. Church and Oak Grove A.M.E. Church.  In 1997, she accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and joined...

Jerry L. Riggins

Jerry L. Riggins

Nov 26, 2022

Jerry L. Riggins, was born August 2, 1957, to the late Robert Riggins, Sr. and Rosa Lee Riggins.  Jerry was born and raised in Camilla, Georgia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Talvin Riggins, Virgil Riggins, Sammy (Bill) Riggins and Edward James (Honeyrow) Riggins. He departed this life on...

Bobby L. Williams, Jr.

Bobby L. Williams, Jr.

Nov 26, 2022

Born November 8, 1949 in Dougherty County, Georgia, Bobby Louis Williams, Jr. was born to the late Bobby Louis Williams, Sr. and Mary McNeal Williams.  He found Christ at a young age and united with Mount Calvary Baptist Church. On July 4, 1971, he married the former Mae Florence Sanders who proceeded him in death. To...

Aretha Gardner

Aretha Gardner

Nov 18, 2022

Aretha Mae Gardner was born in Bainbridge, Georgia on September 29, 1947 to the late Huge Gardner and Ida Mae Clayton Holt.

She grew up in Camilla, Georgia and lived there most of her life.  At a young age she confessed Christ and joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Camilla, Georgia.  Aretha attended...

Vera Quimbley Gilbert

Vera Quimbley Gilbert

Nov 16, 2022

Vera Quimbley Gilbert, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Shirley Ann Hopkins Keaton

Shirley Ann Hopkins Keaton

Nov 12, 2022

Shirley Ann Hopkins-Keaton, died Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Linda Louise Amos

Linda Louise Amos

Nov 10, 2022

Linda Louise Bell-Amos was born to the late Earnest Bell, Sr. and Lillie Pearl Williams- Bell on June 12, 1950, in Mitchell County, Georgia.

At at early age, she confessed CHRIST and united with the Saint Mary Missionary Baptist Church of Baconton, Georgia.

She attended Camilla Consolidated High School and...

Geraldine Bennett

Geraldine Bennett

Nov 8, 2022

Geraldine Evans Bennett, daughter of the late Minnie Lee Evans and Walter J. Ross, was born October 16, 1950, in Camilla, Georgia.

Geraldine was a graduate of Mitchell County Training School.  She later attended Thomas Tech graduating with an associate degree.

She attended the Pelham Congregation of Kingdom Hall of...

Timothy Bernard Revis

Timothy Bernard Revis

Nov 5, 2022

Timothy Bernard Revis was born at Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla, Georgia on September 29, 1966.  A native of Newton, Baker County, Georgia, he was the youngest child of seven children born to the late Margrine Thomas and Cornelius Walter "C. W." Revis, II.

Timothy is a 1986 graduate of Mitchell-Baker High School in...

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