Betty Griffin Vittum JosephineObituary 1937 - 2024Leesburg Betty Josephine Griffin Vittum, 87, of Leesburg, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Pinecrest Memory Gardens, with Reverend Mike Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Born on July 22, 1937, in...
Darrell A. BellObituary 1946 - 2024Moultrie Darrell A. Bell, 78, of Moultrie, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with a hard-fought illness on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky McLaughlin and Rev. John Bell officiating. Jeremy Bell, Jeff Snow, Tim Williams, Mike...
Esther Lanett White HammObituary 1938 - 2024Moultrie Esther Lanett White Hamm, 86, of Moultrie passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Senior Center. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Clingan officiating. Interment will follow at Leila Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-8 pm on Friday, August...
Jason Larry MayObituary 2024Moultrie Jason Larry May, 48, of Moultrie, stepped into eternity and into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the Chapel of Baker Funeral Home, with Reverend Stephan Massey and Reverend Warren Gilpin officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Norman Park. David...
Paul David KayseObituary 1947 - 2024Moultrie Paul David Kayse, 76, of Moultrie, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Tucker officiating. Archie Dennis, Malachi Dennis, Kourtt Rowland, Jason Kayse, Kris Duff, and James Kayse will serve as...
George "Bub" Edward WhitfieldObituarySigsbee George (Bub) Edward Whitfield, Jr. (88), of Sigsbee, Georgia died peacefully in the same corner of the Whitfield farmhouse where he was born. Bub was a noted raconteur (a skilled storyteller) and a philosopher. He loved life and found joy and contentment in simple pleasures, acts of kindness, and entertaining others. He had deep roots in South Georgia and... George "Bub" Edward WhitfieldObituary 1935 - 2024Sigsbee George (Bub) Edward Whitfield, Jr. (88), of Sigsbee, Georgia died peacefully in the same corner of the Whitfield farmhouse where he was born. Bub was a noted raconteur (a skilled storyteller) and a philosopher. He loved life and found joy and contentment in simple pleasures, acts of kindness, and entertaining others. He had deep roots in South Georgia and...
Ronnie Lamar CanadyObituary 1956 - 2024Omega Ronnie Lamar Canady, 67, of Omega, died at his residence on Monday, June 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the Chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Todd Garner and Reverend Danny Smith officiating. The burial will take place at Omega City Cemetery. Dale Canady, John Tucker, Matthew Tucker, Dustin Tucker,...
George Thomas Lawhorn, Sr.Obituary 1941 - 2024Norman Park George Thomas Lawhorn, Sr., 82, of Norman Park, died Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Jimmy Voyles officiating. Jeremy Gray, Howard Gray, Dykes Hurst, Jake Hurst, Chris Conger, and Cameron Conger will serve as pallbearers. Interment...
Paul Wayne Peace, Sr.ObituaryNorman Park Paul Wayne Peace, Sr. born July 5, 1931, went on to be with the Lord on June 7, 2024, just shy of his 93rd birthday. Paul was a devoted husband, father, pastor, and builder - touching many lives across South Georgia with his immense generosity and kindness. Paul was an educated man having degrees from Norman College, Mercer University, and a Masters in...
Harold Eugene CoveyObituary 1937 - 2024Norman Park Rev. Harold Eugene Covey, 86, of Norman Park, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Memorial services with military honors will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with the Rev. Eugene Strickland officiating with the inurnment at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family...
Victor BeadlesObituary 1936 - 2024Moultrie Clarence Victor Beadles, III, a 65-year resident of Moultrie, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the age of 87. Victor Beadles was born in Oxford, Mississippi, on December 15, 1936, the son of the late Clarence Victor Beadles, Jr., and Floy Willis Beadles. After World War II, the family moved their lumber business from Mississippi to Georgia, where...
Eugene Glenn StevensObituary 1934 - 2024Moultrie Eugene Glenn Stevens, 89, of Moultrie, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Archbold Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Born on July 16, 1934, in Cranesville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert Seth Stevens and Zora Christa Taylor Stevens. Eugene cherished his family. He was a loving father and a devoted...
Sheila KellyObituary 1957 - 2024Moultrie Sheila Kelly, 67, of Moultrie, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Born on January 20, 1957, in Dothan, Alabama, Sheila was the daughter of the late Milton Davis and Betty Hall Davis McAdams. Sheila was known for her dedication and passion for her work. Graduating from Graceville High School in 1975, she went on to pursue a...
Cynthia Anne Yancey Montgomery (Cindy)Obituary 1944 - 2024Moultrie Cynthia "Cindy" Anne Yancey Montgomery, 79, of Moultrie, Georgia, died on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at her home. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and prayer warrior who gave selflessly and lived her life faithfully serving her Lord and Savior. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 2 p.m. at First...
Karen Yvonne Palmer WillisObituary 1944 - 2024Moultrie Karen Yvonne Palmer Willis, 79, of Moultrie is now reunited with her loved ones in heaven. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, January 22, 2024, having been surrounded by her daughters and caregivers. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Westview Cemetery. Born in Pelham, Georgia on August 2, 1944,...
Leila Chesnutt Stallings (Adelia)Obituary 1931 - 2024Moultrie Leila Chesnutt Stallings, 92, of Moultrie, GA, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, with family by her side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Baker Funeral Home, with Brother Mike Hasty officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Born December 27, 1931, in...
Ann FriedlanderObituary 1933 - 2024Moultrie Ann Friedlander, a longtime resident of our community, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was ninety years old. Mrs. Friedlander was born Ann Lee Grover in Providence, Rhode Island, on September 2, 1933, the daughter of Morris Grover, a physician, and Frances Williams Grover, an educator. She spent her...
Kathy Simpson WalkerObituary 1952 - 2023Summerville Kathy Simpson Walker, 71, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Oakview Health and Rehab in Summerville, Georgia. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Cashwell officiating. A private family inurnment will follow at Indian Creek Cemetery. Born on May...
Traci Lynn Pritchett ChastainObituary 1966 Moultrie Traci Lynn Pritchett Chastain was born in Thomasville, Georgia on July 17, 1966, to Shirley Boyette Pritchett and Thomas Lamar Pritchett. She spent her early years living in Cairo, Georgia, and Marianna, Florida before moving to her adopted hometown of Moultrie in second grade. Traci graduated from Colquitt County High School and later Brewton-Parker College...
Carolyn Grantham BoothObituary 1948 - 2023Norman Park Mrs. Carolyn Grantham Booth, of Norman Park, lost her hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, November, 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was 75 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at First Baptist Church Norman Park with Rev. Dr. Jimmy Voyles and Rev. Jody Jordan...
Jerry VealObituary 1944 - 2023Norman Park Jerry T. Veal, 78, of Norman Park, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Jody Jordan officiating and assisted by Rev. Dr. Jimmy Voyles. Justin Schmandt, Austin Veal, Aric Veal, Jay Gray, Kyle Bridges,...
Joel Ansel Norman Jr.Obituary 1928 - 2023Moultrie Joel Ansel Norman, Jr., 95, of Moultrie, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Dennis Waldrep and Michael Norman officiating. Connor Norman, Riley Norman, Daniel Bastos, John Henry Jordan, Jr., Carlton Jordan, and Buck...
Maydean Clark BakerObituary 1931 - 2023Omega Maydean Clark Baker, 92, of Omega, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Omega Baptist Church with Rev. Brad Baker and Rev. Dr. Jimmy Voyles officiating. Interment will follow at Omega City Cemetery. Brad Baker, Chad Baker, Ron Baker, Timothy Pate, Zachary Baker,...
Terry Wayne JarvisObituary 1961 - 2023Moultrie Terry Wayne Jarvis, 62, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Hanco*ck officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Born on July 5, 1961, in Moultrie, Georgia, he...