OBITUARIES

Jean Helms

Jean Helms

Aug 3, 2026

Jean Helms died in her sleep on Monday, August 3, 2026 at her home in Donalsonville, GA.

She was born Nancy Jean Ednie on June 11, 1945 in Homestrad, PA to John and Catherine Ednie. She was a 1963 graduate of Munhall High School and a 1969 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. She worked for several years as an office...

Evelyn McCormick

Evelyn McCormick

Aug 3, 2026

Evelyn Martin McCormick, age 95 of Donalsonville, GA passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026 at her residence.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Blakely City Cemetery with Rev. Rusty Bradley officiating.

Mrs. McCormick was born September 25, 1930 in Hilton, GA to Fredrick E. Martin and Rosa Sheppard Martin. Mrs. McCormick retired from...

Carol Burke

Carol Burke

Aug 1, 2026

Carol Beggs Burke, age 71, of Donalsonville, Georgia, passed away peacefully after a long illness on August 1, 2026, at the Seminole Manor Nursing Home in Donalsonville. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Carol, donations may...

INA TRAWICK FOWLER

INA TRAWICK FOWLER

Aug 1, 2026

Ina Trawick Fowler, age 91 of Donalsonville, GA passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026 at her daughter’s house in Chipley, FL.

Services will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Wingershan officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at 10:00 AM. 

Mrs. Fowler was born December 19th, 1934 the oldest...

STEPHEN TIMOTHY DUNNING,III

STEPHEN TIMOTHY DUNNING,III

Jul 31, 2026

Stephen Timothy Dunning, III, age 63, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at his residence.

A memorial service for Mr. Dunning will be held on August 30, 2026 from 1:30-2:00 PM at the First Church of the Nazarene in Donalsonville, GA with Rev. Scott Messer officiating.

Mr. Dunning was born in Blakely, GA, on Feb. 2, 1963, to Stephen...

Ronald Hayes McMillan

Ronald Hayes McMillan

Jul 30, 2026

Ronald Hayes McMillan, Sr., age 63, of Leesburg, GA, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his residence.

No services are planned at this time.

Mr. McMillan was born in Donalsonville, GA, on May 30, 1963, to Charlie Hayes McMillan and Sarah Lynn Nash.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, Ronald McMillan, Jr., Travis McMillan and Christy, nine grandchildren, as well...

REV. DOUGLAS L. HARVEY

REV. DOUGLAS L. HARVEY

Jul 27, 2026

Rev. Douglas L. Harvey, age 93, of Jakin, GA, passed away Monday morning, July 27, 2026, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services for Rev. Harvey will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Methodist Church with Rev. George Masciarelli and Rev. James Scarborough officiating. Interment will follow in the Harvey Family Cemetery with members of...

TIMOTHY "TIMMY" RAY BRAGG

TIMOTHY "TIMMY" RAY BRAGG

Jul 27, 2026

Timothy Ray "Timmy" Bragg, age 69, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away peacefully Monday, July 27, 2026, after a long illness.  

He was born on November 23, 1957, in Aiken, South Carolina, to Maggie Robinette Bragg Howard and Ray Bragg, and was raised by his devoted stepfather, Ed Howard. Timmy graduated from Mars Hill High School in Mars Hill, North Carolina,...

Bobbie Faye Varnum

Bobbie Faye Varnum

Jul 20, 2026

Bobbie Faye Varnum, age 90, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Monday morning, July 20, 2026, at her residence.

No services will be held per Mrs. Varnum’s wishes.

Mrs. Varnum was born on March 26, 1936, to Thomas Carlisle Hill and Vonnie Viola Glass Hill. She worked as a roofer and enjoyed gardening, working in her yards, watching birds, sitting on her porch...

SHIRLEY JOYCE HOOKS

SHIRLEY JOYCE HOOKS

Jul 18, 2026

Shirley Joyce Hooks, age 94, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, at her residence.

No public services are being planned at this time.

Mrs. Hooks was born in West Point, Nebraska, on September 20, 1931.  She was a high school graduate and homemaker. Shirley was one of those people who loved life and everyone loved her. 

She leaves to...

PAUL PHILLIPS

PAUL PHILLIPS

Jul 7, 2026

Paul Phillips, age 60, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026, at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, AL.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Oakview Church of God with Rev. John Gunter and Pastor Julius officiating.  The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made...

JUNE MARIE KENT

JUNE MARIE KENT

Jul 3, 2026

June Marie Kent, age 76, of Tallahassee, FL, passed  away peacefully on July 3, 2026, in Tallahassee surrounded by the love of her family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church Donalsonville, GA, where she was a member, with Rev. Michael Wingertsahn and Rev. Don Chancellor officiating. Visitation will...

HILDA KIRKLAND WARRINER

HILDA KIRKLAND WARRINER

Jul 3, 2026

Hilda Kirkland Warriner, age 85, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Friday morning, July 3, 2026, at Great Gran's Alternative Care Home.

A memorial visitation service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home.

Mrs. Warriner was born in Brinson, GA on June 17, 1941, to Leroy and Irma Hortense...

Samuel Herbert Golden

Samuel Herbert Golden

Jul 1, 2026

Samuel Herbert Golden, age 91, of Iron City, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, July 1, 2026, at his residence.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Bethel Cemetery with Rev. Darrell Newbery officiating.

Mr. Golden was born in Dothan, AL on August 26, 1934, to David Columbus Golden and Gertrude Kirkland Golden. He retired...

Leonard Joseph "Skip" Spooner

Leonard Joseph "Skip" Spooner

Jun 19, 2026

Leonard Joseph "Skip" Spooner, 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026. Born on August 31, 1945, in Bainbridge, Georgia, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph Colquitt (Carl) Jr. and Marie Estelle Ridlehoover Spooner.

Skip grew up in Donalsonville, Georgia, where he graduated from Seminole County High School and was voted "Best All...

Peter Ralph Wall

Peter Ralph Wall

May 31, 2026

Peter Ralph Wall, age 75, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Sunday morning, May 31, 2026, at his residence.Mr. Wall was born in Newnan, GA on July 25, 1951, to Ralph Wall and Mary King Wall. Against his desire, he faithfully served four years in Vietnam in service to our country when he was drafted where he was wounded in service...

Jeneane Gordon

Jeneane Gordon

May 22, 2026

Frances Jeneane Enfinger Gordon-Bush passed away on May 22, 2026 in Shreveport, LA. Bro. Andrew Orr will officiate a funeral service on Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 am at Hillcrest in Blanchard, La. Visitation with the family will occur Wednesday, May 27 5:00-7:00 pm (Hillcrest Blanchard). Graveside service and Interment will follow on Friday, May 29 at 10:00 am at...

LENARD ALLEN KING

LENARD ALLEN KING

May 21, 2026

We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Lenard A King, age 89, of Donalsonville, GA, who passed away Thursday, May 21,2026 at Southeast Health Hospital in Dothan, AL.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jimmy Walden officiating.

He was born in Bainbridge GA to...

RICHARD BRUCE BLACKBURN

RICHARD BRUCE BLACKBURN

May 13, 2026

Richard "Ricky" Bruce Blackburn, age 62, of Bascom, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Southeast Health in Dothan, AL.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST (6:00 PM CST), at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family ask to make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...

TIMOTHY LAMAR PICKREN

TIMOTHY LAMAR PICKREN

May 9, 2026

Timothy Lamar Pickren, age 72, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away Saturday morning, May 9, 2026, at his residience.

No services are planned at this time.

Mr. Pickren was born in Bainbridge, GA on Feb. 25, 1954, to Cody Lamar Pickren and Nina Whittaker Pickren.  He was a high school graduate and worked as a truck driver for CTS.  Mr. Pickren loved old...

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