All Obituaries

Mario Owens, age 30 left his earthly home on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at the Piedmont Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Born April 01, 1993 to James Rumph and the late Shirley Owens of Eufaula, AL., he confessed Christ at an early age and joined Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully. He also served and worshiped at Davis Chapel A.M.E. He leaves to cherish his memories his father, James Rumph. Two brothers: Tony Womack, Cincinnati, OH, and Michael Owens, of...

  Mr. Walter Lee Bryant, Jr. affectionately know as “Batman” was born October 24, 1953 in Fort Gaines, GA to the parentage of the late Ruby Dean Thompson and Walter Lee Bryant, Sr.  He departed his life on November 1, 2023 at Pruitt Health-Palmyra in Albany, GA. He was educated in the Clay County School System. He joined the United States Army in the early 1970’s and was honorably discharged August 1979. At an early age he confessed to Christ and became a...

On Sunday, October 29, 2023, Mr. Robert Lee Curry (74) passed away peacefully at his home in Coleman, GA.  He was born March 10, 1949 to the late Eddie Walton Curry and Lille Mae Curry. To Know Him: Robert “The Horse Whisperer” Curry quit school early in life and got a job to help support his family.  He was a hardworking man, he worked until he couldn’t anymore.  He started grooming horses and cleaning stables soon after he started breaking and training...

James Edward Ellington was born February 26, 1948 to the late I.L. Ellington and Archebell Willis. On Friday, October 27, 2023, James transition to his eternal home to be with the Lord. James accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Zion Quitman County. He served in the United State Army and the National Guard for many years. After returning from the army James decided to finish his education. He was a graduate of Quitman County High School, class of 1977. James hobbies...

Mr. James Earl Spann was born on July 22, 1961 to the late Morris C. and Lillie Mae Spann in Fort Gaines, GA.  He was called home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2023. He was educated in the Clay County School System. After being Honorably Discharged from the United States Army, he became a trucker driver.  He drove trucks for over 30 years, and was awarded for driving “Two Million Safety Miles.”  After retiring as a truck driver, he joined the Clay County...

Mr. Tom Grimsley was born to the parentage of Gus and Pearl Grimsley.  He was born on December 19, 1932.  Tom was one of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Mrs. Louise Grimsley, and his siblings, Annie Lonnie Williams, Nannie Mae Anthony, Johnny Grimsley, Mangus Grimsley, Rebbie Clark, Ada Jackson, Essie Rose Shaw, Roberta Green, and    Millie Ree Butler. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his only living sister, Della (Ruby)...

Our beloved, Shedrick Smith, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama.  He was a sociable, upbeat, and fun-loving man that never met a stranger.  He also had many friends and was well-known around Fort Gaines and other surrounding areas. If you knew him, you know that he talked to everyone and was often seen downtown near the local post office. If you encountered him, you would probably get a, “Hey, bud” or...

Felicia Renae Cox-Braswell was born May 14, 1974 to the parentage of W.J. and Claudia Cox. Felicia was known to family and friends as “Lisa.”  She was born and raised in the Gainersville and Morris Station Community.  She enjoyed playing softball, fishing, attending church, and spending time with family and friends.  She was always planning family gatherings, and had a “Big Heart.”  Having a  “Big Heart” led her to a long career...

Ms. Lella Mae Hodge was born in Clay County, GA on December 11, 1941.  She   departed this life on August 23, 2023.  She was united in marriage to Frank Hodge III and to this union three children were born. . She loved to watch television, and among her favorite shows were “Price Is Right”, “Wrestling”, “Let’s Make A Deal with Wayne Brady”, and any “News show.” In addition to her parents and siblings, she was...

Obituary   Ms. Debra Janice Elise McCray was born in Clay County, GA to the parentage of the late Mrs. Elice Brown– McCray and Calvin McCray.  She departed this life on August 14, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.   In 1980, she graduated from Clay County High School.    She became a member of Thompson Grove Missionary Baptist Church at a young age.  While in attendance, she served as secretary, treasurer, and announcer up until the...