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,...
Joyce Sullivan
Apr 12, 2025
Mrs Joyce Sullivan of Donalsonville died Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her residence. Mrs Sullivan will be taken to New Boston, Texas where Funeral Services will be completed. Mrs Sullivan was a school teacher at Dallas County School System in Texas and of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her spouse, Rocky Duncan of Donalsonvlle, one daughter, Kim Rucker...
Stephen "Steve" LaDon Worsley, Sr
Apr 11, 2025
Stephen (Steve) LaDon Worsley, Sr., of Columbus, GA, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at Columbus Hospice House with his children by his side. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM with a visitation one hour prior at First Baptist Church, 351 East Pine St., Colquitt, Georgia 39837.
Steve was born and...
Marshall Keith Lane
Mar 13, 2025
Mr. Marshall Keith Lane of Iron City died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at New Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Benjamin Miller and Rev. Wayne Sheffield officiating.
Mr. Lane was a farmer and a member of New Home Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived...
Winnifred Heard Daniels
Mar 13, 2025
Mrs. Winnifred Clemontine Heard Daniels of Colquitt, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Josh Bailey, Jason Cox, Jeff Cox, Brian Gibson, Timothy Haire, Sr., and Sam...