All Obituaries

Mr. Rickey Griggs was born on December 28, 1961, in Fort Gaines, GA, to the late Aaron and Lizzie Mae Thornton Griggs. He answered his final calling from our Lord and Savior, April 5, 2024 at home with his family. Rickey was employed in Agriculture in Apopka, FL, during his time there.  He later moved to Georgia and continued his career in self employment. At an early age he confessed in Christ and joined Berry Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was...

Mr. J. C. Rice  was born February 15, 1928, to the parentage of the late Georgia and Lawrence Rice, Sr., in Georgetown, GA.  He transition to his eternal home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024. He was united in Holy Matrimony to his lovely wife of 46 years, Lille Bell Lewis.  He lived majority of his life in Cleveland, OH. He was employed as a Forklift Driver at Champion International for 35 years.  He retired in 1993 and relocated to Delray Beach, FL. He was...

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Ms. Lorie Gibbs, daughter of the late Raymond and Rethetta Grier-Gibbs, was born on April 23, 1967 in Morris, Georgia. At an early age she confessed in Christ and became a member of Morris Baptist Church.  She later moved her membership to Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Lorie will be missed dearly from the community and by all that knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clenton Trammell and her 5 brothers; Tracy, Raymond, Andrew, Charlie,...

Sis. Ozie Cox Grier was born to the late George Bell and Bessie Ann Fluellen-Cox, on December 15, 1935 in Clay County, GA.  She entered into her final resting place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., at Early Memorial Hospital in Blakely, GA.  Her battle was fought and her victory was won. She attended the public school system in Quitman County.  After completing her education she was employed as a domestic worker. At an early age she joined Beachum Chapel Missionary...

Larry Bryer was born on February 22, 1958, in Georgetown, Ga, to the late Mrs. Mattie Ethel McBride Bryer.                     On February 23, 2024, Larry entered into eternal rest at his home in Georgetown, GA. At an early age, he confessed in Christ and was baptized.  He was a member of Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  He received his formal education at Kaigler Public...

Ella Pearl Mercer-McElroy: The angels called on Ella on February 13, 2024. She was born in Georgetown, GA on June 9, 1931, to the late Jim and Myrtle Norris-Mercer. Ella at a young age accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and was baptized and a member of Berry Chapel Church and later moved her membership to First Missionary Baptist Church. After the passing of her mother while a toddler, she was raised by her father along with her grandparents Charlie and Mary Scott-Norris. Ella attended...

Eddie James Johnson was born to the late Tom and Mary    Helen Johnson Williams, on November 29, 1956. At an early age, he confessed Christ and became a member of Popular Springs Missionary Baptist Church.    He received his education in the Henry County School System. Eddie James volunteered with the Shorterville Volunteer Fire Department for over 37 years, serving as   Assistant Fire Chief for 3 years. He worked in the logging industry and was...

Robert Earl Fuller (Rob) was the last child born to the late, William Sr. and Susie Mae Fuller on September 13, 1950, in Fort Gaines, GA. He was the youngest of six children. He departed this life on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Robert lived in Fort Gaines, GA and attended public schools, where he graduated from Speight High School in 1970. Shortly after graduation Robert was employed at the Clay Medical Center and the local Hardware Store in Fort Gaines, GA. In the mid- 1970’s...

Our  cherished Willie C. Grubbs, known to everyone that loved him as “C Boy.”   He was born on November 23, 1940, in Shorterville, AL to the late Issac Grubbs and Willie Bell     Peppers Grubbs.  He made his heavenly transition on February 7, 2024.  God blessed him with 83 years on this Earth.   At a young age, he gave his life to Christ and became a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Shorterville, AL, where he...