Rosemary Grow Drake
Aug 2, 2025
Rosemary Grow Drake, 89, of Colquitt, GA, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1936, in Colquitt, where she grew up.
After graduating from Florida State University, Rosemary moved to Atlanta and became a schoolteacher. She had very fond memories of that time of her life, and some members of her 5th-grade class have remained...
Veryl Garland Cockey
Jul 25, 2025
Veryl Garland Cockey passed away surrounded by her children on July 25, 2025.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at Colquitt Methodist Church, with Reverand Scott Stanfill and Reverand Carrie Harper-Myers officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 until 10:45 am at Colquitt Methodist Church.
Serving as pallbearers will be Brooks...
James "Jimmy" Clark Phillips, Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
Mr. James "Jimmy" Clark Phillips, Jr. of Colquitt, GA died on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 19, at 2:00 PM, at Colquitt Funeral Home with Rev. Cory Thomas and Rev. John Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow in Colquitt City Cemetery with Algin Merritt, Rev. Cory Thomas, Cleve Roland, Robert Melton, Jerry...
Betty Jo Boyd
Jul 11, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jo Boyd of Sylvester, formerly of Colquitt, died Friday, July 11, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, July 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Danny Story officiating. Visitation will be Monday, July 14, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery.
Mrs. Boyd...
John Bruce Grant
Jul 8, 2025
John Bruce Grant, Sr.
January 29, 1954 – July 8, 2025
John Bruce Grant Sr., born in Columbus Ga. on January 29, 1954, died July 8, 2025 in Colquitt, Ga. John was the first of 2 children born to John Ale Grant and Doris Clenney Grant.
John graduated from Bainbridge Christian Academy, class of 1972. He began his career in the healthcare field...
Jeffrey Ward Phillips
Jul 3, 2025
Mr. Jeffrey Ward Phillips of Blakely, GA died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his residence. He will be cremated. No service will be held at this time.
Mr. Phillips formerly worked as a roofer for Steppi Roofing Inc in Florida. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and motorcycle enthusiast.
He is survived by his Significant Other, Laura Duncan of Blakely,...
Wrenley Sage Richardson
Jun 28, 2025
Wrenley Sage Richardson was born on October 24th, 2023, and went home to be with the Lord on June 28th, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at Thompson Freewill Baptist Wednesday, July 2nd at 11 o’clock in the morning with Rev. Bobby Whittaker officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Wrenley Sage Richardson will be laid to...
Philip Gregory Calhoun, III
Jun 22, 2025
Philip Gregory Calhoun, III, known to his closest friends as Big Phil, was born on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, and went home to glory on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Philip spread pure joy and happiness, each and every day, to all those fortunate enough to know him. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and any sport involving a...
Betty Mae Josey
Jun 22, 2025
Mrs. Betty Mae Josey, 88, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her home in Boykin. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Sam Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Boykin Church of God Cemetery with Tony Josey, Blake Josey, Chris Knight, Jaxson Knight, Max Williams, and David Tucker serving...
Edwina Thomley
Jun 13, 2025
Edwina Janann Bush Davis Thomley, died Friday, June 13, 2025, in Columbus, GA, with her children by her side. Born on July 6, 1934, in Colquitt, GA, she was the daughter of Clara Sue Lane Bush and George Edward Bush.
Edwina graduated from Miller County High School in 1952, a member of the first senior class that required twelve years. On...
Jeremy Adam Fortson
Jun 1, 2025
Mr. Jeremy Adam Fortson of Colquitt, died Sunday, June 1, 2025. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.
Mr. Fortson was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist...
Jeanette Sheffield Jordan
Jun 1, 2025
Mrs. Jeanette Sheffield Jordan, lovingly known as "Nenette" to her family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 90. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. William Smith officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday, June 4,...
Anngene Gibbs
May 29, 2025
The Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Anngene Culbreth Gibbs, who passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Arlington Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Hadden and Dr. Van Power officiating. Visitation will be at two o’clock on Sunday, June 1 at Arlington Baptist Church. The service will begin at three o’clock,...
Bobby Wayne Moore
May 22, 2025
Mr. Wayne Moore of Baker County died Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Notchaway Baptist Church, with Rev. Jimmy Hayes and Pastor Jerry Bishop officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the church.
Mr. Wayne was a retired farmer...
Smiley Ernest Grow
May 16, 2025
Smiley Ernest "Ernie" Grow of Blakely died Friday, May 16, 2025, at South East Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment to follow with Military Honors at Eternal Rest Memorial Gardens with Josh Grow, Jonathan Grow, Chad...
Leron Arthur Bush
May 2, 2025
Mr Leron Bush of Colquitt died Friday, May 2, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Colquitt Methodist Church with Rev. Scott Stanfield and Rev. Ken Sharpe officiating. Interment to follow at Newberry Cemetery with Ian Cross, Hunter Green, Caleb Starling, Stephen Starlng, Rob Steng and George Clark serving as active...
Howard Small
Apr 22, 2025
Dr. Howard Gordon Small, Jr., respected for his agricultural role in the tri-state area, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Colquitt with Rev. Craig Hartzog and Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Visitation will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the...
Edward "Ed" Roy Gibson
Apr 21, 2025
Edward Roy “Ed” Gibson, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2025, at his home in Evans, GA. A native of Colquitt, GA, Ed was the beloved only child of Shelva Barber Gibson and the late Marlin Durden Gibson. A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery with...
Wayne Vann
Apr 17, 2025
Mr. Wayne Vann of Colquitt, GA died on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, with members of the Miller County Fire Department serving as...
Benjamin Johnson
Apr 13, 2025
Mr. Benjamin Johnson of Colquitt, GA died on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Donalsonville Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Cooks Union Church with Rev. Jean Watson and Rev. Jonathan Prickett officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with full military honors, with Chris Hayes, Rex Cook, Daniel Johnson,...