OBITUARIES

BRADLEY PIERCE RILEY

BRADLEY PIERCE RILEY

Sep 3, 2025

On September 3, 2025, our beloved Bradley Riley, age 26, left this world far too soon.

Bradley was a son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend, whose presence filled every room with warmth and laughter.  He was a member of  Boys Scouts of America Donalsonville Troop 700, and earned his Eagle Scout honor during his senior year of high school.  He briefly...

Robert Alday

Robert Alday

Aug 29, 2025

Mr. Robert Alday, age 79, of Jakin, GA, passed away Friday morning, August 29, 2025, at Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services for Mr. Alday will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Spring Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Seminole Baptist Church Cemetery with Isaac Averitt, Stanley Allday,...

SHIRLEY SHELLEY WILLIAMS

SHIRLEY SHELLEY WILLIAMS

Aug 27, 2025

Shirley Shelley Williams, age 81, of Buford, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

 She was preceded in death by parents, Ted Shelley and Essie B Shelley; and sister, Betty Lindsey. 

Mrs. Williams is survived by son, Zach (Megan) Williams of Monticello, GA; grandchildren, Jordan Williams and Taylor Williams; sister, Geri Moulton of Mobile, AL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Mrs....

Joe Dick

Joe Dick

Aug 24, 2025

William Joseph “Joe” Dick, age 81, of Iron City, GA, passed away Sunday morning, August 24, 2025, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. George Masciarelli and Rev. Mitch Royals officiating.

Mr. Dick was born on August 11, 1944, to Herbert Alison Dick and Lillie Mae McClendon...

Deborah Bradley

Deborah Bradley

Aug 19, 2025

Deborah Bradley, age 66, of Dawson, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025, at her residence.

Mrs. Bradley was born on May 3, 1959, to Edgar Smith and Beulah Waters Smith. She worked in healthcare as a certified nursing assistant.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Charles Lee Bradley, Sr.; her children, Karen Festa (Jim), Charles Lee Bradley, Jr....

BRENDA GAIL WHITTEN ASHWORTH

BRENDA GAIL WHITTEN ASHWORTH

Aug 17, 2025

Brenda Gail Whitten Ashworth, age 72, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Sunday evening, August 17, 2025, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM at First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Scott Messer officiating.

Mrs. Ashworth was born in Troup County, GA on May 23, 1953, to Jackson and Ava Carden Whitten....

Willie Miller

Willie Miller

Aug 15, 2025

Willie Miller, age 89, of Blackshear, GA, formerly of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Friday evening, August 15, 2025, at Satilla Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. 

Graveside services for Mr. Miller will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Thompson Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Sheffield officiating. 

Willie Milford Miller was born February 27, 1936...

SARAH TEMPLES

SARAH TEMPLES

Aug 1, 2025

Sarah Louise Scarborough Temples, age 66, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. James Scarborough officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at 10:00 AM...

JEREMY ALAN HOLLEY

JEREMY ALAN HOLLEY

Jul 30, 2025

Jeremy Alan Holley, age 38, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Holley will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Donalsonville Church of God with Rev. Josh Rathel officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 1:00 PM at the church. The family...

TONY LAMAR LANE

TONY LAMAR LANE

Jul 29, 2025

Tony Lamar Lane, age 61, of Colquitt, GA, passed away Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025, at his residence.

There will be no services at this time.

He is survived by his mother, Geneva Lane; his wife, Bonnie Eakin Lane; his sons, Brandon Lane and Karlie and Christopher Lane; and his sister, Saundra King and husband Dean.

Mr. Lane was preceded in death by...

LUJANE PIPPINS BRACKIN

LUJANE PIPPINS BRACKIN

Jul 27, 2025

Mary Lujane Pippins Brackin, age 72, of Brinson, GA, passed away Sunday evening, July 27, 2025, at her residence.

Graveside services for Mrs. Brackin will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM at New Enterprise Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Lyle Brackin and Rev. Scott Messer officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service.

Mrs. Brackin was born in...

JOHN C. "J.C." EARNEST

JOHN C. "J.C." EARNEST

Jul 25, 2025

John C. "J.C." Earnest, age 96, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Friday afternoon, July 25, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Earnest will be held on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Salem-Seminole Baptist Church with Rev. David Roland officiating. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Randall Earnest, Cameron Glass, Jordan Newberry, Jackson...

Louie Grady Jarvis, Sr.

Louie Grady Jarvis, Sr.

Jul 24, 2025

Louie Grady Jarvis, Sr., age 88, of Donalsonville, GA passed away on July 24, 2025 at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Jarvis will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Cory Soloman officiating. Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Lynn Family Cemetery (Hammock...

Paul Walter Blizzard

Paul Walter Blizzard

Jul 23, 2025

Paul Walter Blizzard walked into heaven's gates on July 23, 2025 at 3:45pm and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Growing up he spent many days on Horse Creek with his friends and family. He graduated high school and attended trade school in Americus, Georgia. This is where he received his mechanic degree, as well as...

DALLAS FOSTER WURST, JR.

DALLAS FOSTER WURST, JR.

Jul 22, 2025

Dallas Foster Wurst, Jr., age 93, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL.

Funeral services for Mr. Wurst will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Methodist Church with Rev. Nate Lehman officiating. The services will conclude in the church; however burial will be at Friendship Cemetery. Honorary...

CONNIE HARMAN MILLS

CONNIE HARMAN MILLS

Jul 17, 2025

Connie Harman Mills passed at home on Thursday morning, July 17, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.  She was born on May 4, 1942, in Springfield, MN to Dr. Jack and Blanch McCoy Harman and grew up in Watertown, SD.  Her father being a veterinarian, Connie was raised with a special love for animals, having a horse during her...

BENJAMIN BRYANT HODGES, III

BENJAMIN BRYANT HODGES, III

Jul 5, 2025

Benjamin Bryant Hodges, III, age 46, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Baptist Beach Hospital in Jacksonville.

Funeral services for Mr. Hodges will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Herring, Luke Spooner,III, Corey Mincey, and Tommy Gentry officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship...

BILLY JOE GLISSON

BILLY JOE GLISSON

Jul 2, 2025

Billy Joe Glisson, age 90, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025, at his residence.

Graveside services for Mr. Glisson will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Hebrew Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Scarborough officiating.  Interment will immediately follow the service.

Mr. Glisson was born in Donalsonville, GA, on April 15, 1935,...

DALE ALLEN YATES

DALE ALLEN YATES

Jul 1, 2025

Dale Allen Yates, age 66, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, while working in his beloved pea patch.

The family will hold a memorial service on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM at 7167 Hwy 39S Donalsonville, GA (beside his pea patch).  Rev. James Scarborough will officiate and everyone is encouraged to wear something cool for the...

FAYE CROSS RUTLEDGE

FAYE CROSS RUTLEDGE

Jun 25, 2025

Faye Rutledge, age 79, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Wednesday evening, June 25, 2025, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL.

Funeral services for Ms. Rutledge will be held on Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery with Andrew Logan, Grady Ingram, Brad...

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