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KATHERINE TURNER SHIVER

KATHERINE TURNER SHIVER

Apr 12, 2025

Katherine Turner Shiver, known to friends and family as Granny Shiver, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025, after an extended illness. She had just celebrated her 94th birthday in February.

A celebration of Katherine’s life will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Bascom, FL at 4:00 PM CST (5:00 PM EST)...

Richard Keith Evans

Richard Keith Evans

Apr 12, 2025

Richard Keith Evans, age 68, of Jakin, GA, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 12, 2025 in Jakin, GA.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Keith was born September 3, 1956, in Colquitt, GA...

Toni Poole

Toni Poole

Apr 1, 2025

Toni Gail Poole, age 64, of Jakin, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025 at her residence.

No services are being planned at this time.

Toni Gail Daigneault Poole was born December 3, 1960, in Leamington Ontario Canada. Toni enjoyed the simple things in life. She was at her happiest when the grandkids came to stay, they brought her joy. Watching...

Calvin Arnold

Calvin Arnold

Mar 24, 2025

Calvin Wesley Arnold, age 90, of Donalsonville, GA passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home in Donalsonville, GA.

Funeral services for Mr. Arnold will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Cory Thomas  officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, March...

Emma Rogers

Emma Rogers

Mar 23, 2025

Emma Edna Houston Rogers, age 94, of Donalsonville, GA passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home in Donalsonville, GA.

Funeral service for Mrs. Rogers will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Rocky Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Lynn Massey officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at...

KERRY KLEMPF SIMPSON

KERRY KLEMPF SIMPSON

Mar 20, 2025

Kerry Klempf Simpson, age 80, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL.

Funeral services for Mrs. Simpson will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. James Scarborough officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

PAMELA RABON ROBERTS

PAMELA RABON ROBERTS

Mar 20, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Rabon Roberts, age 57, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Thursday morning, March 20, 2025, in Donalsonville.

A memorial service will be held for her at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church in Quincy, FL, at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 24, 2025, where her mother resides.

Pam was born in Bangor, Maine, on January 6, 1968, to Mary Frances and James Rabon....

DIANA MARIE LaVIER BOOMER

DIANA MARIE LaVIER BOOMER

Mar 12, 2025

Diana Marie LaVier Boomer, age 77, of Concord, GA and formerly of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025, at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL.

A memorial service for Mrs. Boomer will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM at First Church of the Nazarene in Donalsonville, GA with Rev. Eric Boomer and Rev. Scott Messer...

BOBBY WILLIAMS

BOBBY WILLIAMS

Mar 8, 2025

Bobby Williams, age 83, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, at the Donalsonville Hospital.

Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. James Scarborough and Rev. Mylan Brookins officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Memorial Gardens with Steve Stewart, Lee Jordan, James Adams,...

EDNA NELL BODIFORD NEWBERRY

EDNA NELL BODIFORD NEWBERRY

Mar 8, 2025

Edna Nell Bodiford Newberry, age 85, of Blakely, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, March 8, 2025, at her residence.

Funeral services for Mrs. Newberry will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with her grandsons serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will...

ROY GORDON

ROY GORDON

Mar 3, 2025

Roy Gordon, age 73, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025 UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.

Funeral services for Mr. Gordon will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Daughtery officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery with Ken Gordon, Ray Taylor, Payson Trawick, Jarred Gordon, Bradley Culpepper...

ERNEST TIMOTHY (TIM) HATCHER

ERNEST TIMOTHY (TIM) HATCHER

Mar 2, 2025

Ernest Timothy "Tim" Hatcher, age 73, of Bascom, FL, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the home of a good friend in Wewahitchka, FL.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Malone, FL.

Mr. Hatcher was born in Donalsonville, GA on March 11, 1951, to Walter Thomas and...

TERRY LYNN TURNER SCOTT

TERRY LYNN TURNER SCOTT

Mar 1, 2025

Mrs. Terry Lynn Scott (Turner) entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the home that she shared with her husband of almost fifty years. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister.

 The family will receive friends from 10-noon on Saturday, March 8, at Evans-Skipper Funeral Home. A private graveside ceremony will take place for family...

EDDIE W. PARKER

EDDIE W. PARKER

Feb 26, 2025

Eddie Wendell Parker, age 79, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2025, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home.

 Funeral services for Mr. Parker will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Hammock Springs Freewill Baptist Church with Dr. Gary Smith and Rev. Josh Rathel officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery with military honors. Visitation...

GLORIA WHITAKER MILLER

GLORIA WHITAKER MILLER

Feb 25, 2025

Gloria Whitaker Miller, age 57, of Dothan, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Geneva County, AL.

 Graveside services for Gloria will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST at Midway Cemetery in Jakin, GA with Rev. Scott Messer officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service.

 Gloria was born in North Miami, FL on August 8, 1967,...

Walter Ruedon Herring

Walter Ruedon Herring

Feb 23, 2025

Walter Ruedon Herring age 74, of Iron City, GA passed away on February 23, 2025 at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL

 Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Rock Pond/Olive Grove with Elder Paul Evans officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Judge Williams, Jr., Scott Smith, Kent Mathis, Jacob...

Joe Wayne Loyless

Joe Wayne Loyless

Feb 18, 2025

Joe Wayne Loyless age 89, of Brinson, GA passed away on February 18, 2025 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM at The Donalsonville First Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Eric Boomer and Rev. Scott Messer officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Memorial Gardens in Donalsonville, GA. Visitation will...

Lounona Conner

Lounona Conner

Feb 17, 2025

Born and raised in Georgia, Lounona had a deep love for the outdoors. She found joy in camping and hiking, embracing the beauty of nature and the peacefulness it brought. She was a mother, sister, and friend known for her adventurous spirit.

She is survived by her daughters, Marjorie Davis and Brookie Murkerson, her brother, Grady Miller, as well as her...

MARY TATUM

MARY TATUM

Feb 8, 2025

Mary Frances Marsingill Tatum, age 80, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Donalsonville Hospital.

 Funeral services for Mrs. Tatum will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Donalsonville Church of God with Pastor Larry Daughtry, Pastor Phillip Kirkland, and Pastor Tim Tatum officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakview Church of God Cemetery...

TIFFANY JANETTE SHEFFIELD VARGAS

TIFFANY JANETTE SHEFFIELD VARGAS

Feb 6, 2025

Tiffany Janette Sheffield Vargas, age 37, of Jakin, GA, passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at the family home.

Funeral services for Tiffany will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Springfield Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Chapman, and Rev. Billy Garrett officiating. Burial will follow in Jakin Cemetery with Kevion Fedd, Mitchel Sheffield, Tommy Hayes Sheffield,...

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