OBITUARIES

Joanne Drake

Joanne Drake

Aug 31, 2018

Joanne Pierce Drake, age 90, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018, surrounded by her family at her home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Friendship United Methodist Church on Monday, September 3, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., officiated by the Rev. Nate Lehman, with interment following at the Friendship Cemetery.  The family will receive...

ARMILLA MITCHELL RICHARDS

ARMILLA MITCHELL RICHARDS

Aug 18, 2018

Armilla Mitchell Richards, age 86, of Dothan, AL and formerly of Donalsonville, GA passed away Saturday afternoon, Aug. 18, 2018 at Henry County Health and Rehab in Abbeville, AL.Funeral services for Mrs. Richards will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Hatchett officiating.  There will be a...

RACHEL EVELYN SWEARINGEN MCLEOD

RACHEL EVELYN SWEARINGEN MCLEOD

Aug 17, 2018

It is with great sadness that the children of Rachel Evelyn Swearingen McLeod announce her death at The Terrace at Grove Park in Dothan, Alabama on August 17, 2018. She was 92 years old. Prior to her retirement to The Terrace in 2013, she was a long-time resident of Donalsonville, Georgia“Miss Rachel,” as she was known by the Donalsonville community,...

TERRY IVEY WIDNER

TERRY IVEY WIDNER

Aug 13, 2018

Terry Ivey Widner, age 57, of Crawfordville, FL and formerly of Donalsonville, GA passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 in Tallahassee, FL. Services for Terry will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2018 at Bevis Funeral Home 3106 Crawfordville Hwy Crawfordville, FL 32327 at 1:00 PM.  Visitation will be from 12:00 - 1:00 PM at the funeral home.  At 2:00...

Richard Edward Squires, Sr.

Richard Edward Squires, Sr.

Aug 7, 2018

Richard Edward Squires Sr.,70, of Jakin, Georgia passed away August 7, 2018 at his home in Port St. Joe, Florida. He was born in Columbus, GA to the late Herman Edward and Jessie Merle Squires before moving to Jakin, GA. Mr. Squires was a member of Rocky Ridge Baptist Church, the National Rifle Association and retired from Raytheon Marine Electronics...

EMANUEL ALEX BOGDAN

EMANUEL ALEX BOGDAN

Aug 3, 2018

Emanuel A. Bogdan, age 76, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Friday morning, August 3, 2018 at Seminole Manor Nursing Home.Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

WILLIAM HERBERT "BILLIE" WILLIAMS

WILLIAM HERBERT "BILLIE" WILLIAMS

Aug 3, 2018

William Herbert “Billie” Williams, age 87, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Donalsonville Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. James Scarborough and Clay Williams officiating.  Interment will follow in Primitive Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be...

YVONNE RICHTER ROGERS

YVONNE RICHTER ROGERS

Jul 28, 2018

Yvonne Richter Rogers, age 79, of Jakin, GA passed away Saturday evening, July 28, 2018 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, AL.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home.  The family is receiving friends at the home of Tim and Melanie Rogers in Jakin. In lieu...

MABLE "MAWMAW" EARNEST CHANCE

MABLE "MAWMAW" EARNEST CHANCE

Jul 28, 2018

Minnie Mabel “Mawmaw” Earnest Chance, age 89, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Saturday evening, July 28, 2018 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Chance will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Salem-Seminole Baptist Church with Rev. Laddie DeRocco, Rev. Ken Cloud, and Rev. Travis Free officiating.  Interment will follow in the church...

JOEL STEPHEN GRAY

JOEL STEPHEN GRAY

Jul 26, 2018

Joel Stephen Gray, Sr., age 64 of Donalsonville, GA passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Friendship Memorial Gardens with Rev. James Hilburn officiating.  Visitation will be held from 10:00-10:45 AM at Evans-Skipper Funeral Home. Mr. Gray was born in Donalsonville, GA on...

MICHAEL LADON CHARCKON

MICHAEL LADON CHARCKON

Jul 26, 2018

Michael LaDon Charckon, age 49, of Donalsonville, GA passed away early Thursday morning, July 26, 2018 in Donalsonville, GA.A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home.  Mr. Charckon was born in Chicago, Illinois to James Charckon and Virginia Carroll Boyd.  He was an avid gardener and raised specialty...

KENNETH "Chuck" A. FAIRCLOTH

KENNETH "Chuck" A. FAIRCLOTH

Jul 25, 2018

Kenneth A. "Chuck" Faircloth, age 58, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2018 at Donalsonville Hospital ER. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Merritt and Rev. Glen Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in Salem-Seminole Baptist Church Cemetery with Ricky Alday,...

WILLIAM EDWARD "ED" PARKER

WILLIAM EDWARD "ED" PARKER

Jul 23, 2018

William Edward Parker, age 82, of Iron City, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children and many friends of the community. Ed was born on January 5, 1936 in Atlanta to William W. Parker and Ruby D. Parker Skelton.  Ed grew up in East Atlanta...

BILLIE E. "BILL" BULLOCK

BILLIE E. "BILL" BULLOCK

Jul 10, 2018

Billie Earl “Bill” Bullock, age 76, of Donalsonville, GA passed away on Tuesday morning, July 10, 2018 at Seminole Manor. Funeral services for Mr. Bullock will be held on Thursday morning, July 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. James Scarborough officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakview Church of God Cemetery with Ashley...

EARL WATSON DUNCAN, JR.

EARL WATSON DUNCAN, JR.

Jul 9, 2018

Earl Watson Duncan, Jr., age 80, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Monday afternoon, July 9, 2018 at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital and Manor. Graveside services for Mr. Duncan will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Brian Hatchett officiating.  Burial will immediately follow the service.  There will be no public...

INA SUE LONG NICHOLS

INA SUE LONG NICHOLS

Jul 5, 2018

Ina Sue Long Nichols, age 78, of Iron City, GA passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Brinson, GA. No services will be held. Mrs. Nichols was born in Donalsonville, GA on October 30, 1939 to Frank Long and Romie Braswell Long.  She was a hairstylist and a member of Iron City Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory,...

JOEL BATTS, JR.

JOEL BATTS, JR.

Jul 4, 2018

Joel Batts, Jr., age 89, of Brinson, GA passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Batts will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Messer officiating.  Interment will be held at New Enterprise Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held...

MARY ALICE BODIFORD COOK

MARY ALICE BODIFORD COOK

Jul 3, 2018

Mary Alice Bodiford Cook, age 83, of Thomasville, GA passed away Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018.  Graveside services for Ms. Cook will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at New Home Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Michael Davis officiating.  The family will speak to friends at the graveside immediately following the service. Ms. Cook was...

ROBERT MELVIN "BOBBY" DOWNING

ROBERT MELVIN "BOBBY" DOWNING

Jun 24, 2018

Robert Melvin “Bobby” Downing, age 68, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. Funeral services for Mr. Downing will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM at First Church of the Nazarene in Donalsonville, GA with Rev. Eric Boomer and Rev. Scott Messer officiating.  Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery with Randy Herndon, Jerry Herndon,...

Charles Burton Flowers

Charles Burton Flowers

Jun 23, 2018

Charles Burton Flowers, age 79, of Donalsonville, GA passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Flowers wishes were for no services to be held. Mr. Flowers was born in Manatee County, FL on October 30, 1938 to Claude L. Flowers and Mary Bedgood.  He served his country in the United States Air Force and worked as a...

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