Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Moultrie, GA & Colquitt County

Paul Wayne Peace, Sr.

Paul Wayne Peace, Sr.

Jun 7, 2024

Paul Wayne Peace, Sr. born July 5, 1931, went on to be with the Lord on June 7, 2024, just shy of his 93rd birthday. Paul was a devoted husband, father, pastor, and builder - touching many lives across South Georgia with his immense generosity and kindness.

 

Paul was an educated man having degrees from Norman College, Mercer University, and a Masters in Divinity from the New Orleans Theological Seminary, but these were simply stepping stones to his real passion: serving others and Jesus Christ.

 

Paul’s career was diverse and layered - always doing...

Barbara C. Hendrick

Barbara C. Hendrick

Jun 4, 2024

Barbara Clarke Hendrick, 94, of Moultrie, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Legacy Village. Born October 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Susan Elizabeth “Biddy” Woolard Clarke and Charlie Campbell Clarke of Moultrie.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Peek officiating. The family will...

Larry T. McGee

Larry T. McGee

Jun 2, 2024

Larry T. McGee passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA. Larry was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. McGee Sr. and Edna T. McGee, and by his siblings Thomas W. McGee Jr. and Barbara M. Kamrath. He is survived by his wife,...

Dawn Elaine Kennedy

Dawn Elaine Kennedy

Jun 2, 2024

Dawn Elaine “Cookie” Kennedy, 77, of Moultrie, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home.  Immediately following the service, the family will have a balloon release in memory of Cookie.Born on September 2, 1946, in Bethlehem, PA, she...

Bobby Poole

Bobby Poole

Jun 2, 2024

Bobby Ray Poole, 68, of Moultrie, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 2pm until 5pm at the home of Mr. Bobby Poole.Born on May 29, 1956, in Moultrie, Bobby was the son of the late Willie Lee Poole and Bernice Louise Price...

Margaret N. Cooper

Margaret N. Cooper

Jun 1, 2024

Margaret Ann Nicholson Cooper, 77, of Ellenton, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Weeks Chapel Church Cemetery. Travis Cooper, Jeff Cooper, Mitch Nicholson, Dylan Cole, and...

Ivis Stokes

Ivis Stokes

May 31, 2024

Ivis Gail Herring Stokes, 88, of Norman Park, died Friday, May 31, 2024, in Cairo, Georgia, at the home of her daughter.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Southside Baptist Church Cemetery, with Reverend Timothy VanLandingham officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately after the graveside service.

Born on January 7, 1936, in Houston County,...

Martha Sue Sheffield

Martha Sue Sheffield

May 25, 2024

Martha Sue Sinclair Sheffield, 85, of Norman Park, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. 

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Deep Bottom Cemetery with Pastor Michael Baer officiating. 

Mrs. Sheffield was born on September 23, 1938, in Norman Park, she was the daughter of the late...

Gary Earl Galloway

Gary Earl Galloway

May 20, 2024

Gary Earl Galloway, 65, of Moultrie, died at his home on Monday, May 20, 2024.No formal services will be held.Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home

Sherry Jean Luke

Sherry Jean Luke

May 20, 2024

Sherry Jean Luke, 70, of Moultrie, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Bozarth and Rev. Corey Shiver officiating. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Wayne Hodnett, Frankie Hodnett, Kellen Hodnett, Nicholas...

Brett Jordan Rollins

Brett Jordan Rollins

May 13, 2024

Brett Jordan Rollins, 34, of Norman Park, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 17, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Pastor Earl Perry officiating. The family will receive friends in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 6:00 pm –...

Jerry Dewayne Richter, Sr.

Jerry Dewayne Richter, Sr.

May 13, 2024

Jerry Dewayne Richter, Sr., 60, of Moultrie, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Pinecrest Memory Gardens with Reverend Trey Eakins officiating. Jerry Dewayne Richter, Jr., Kamden Richter, David Wright, Charles Sloan, John Michael Richter, and Will Rowell, will all serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive...

Ernest Lott Meeks

Ernest Lott Meeks

May 12, 2024

Ernest Lott Meeks, 87, of Stockbridge, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at The Oaks in Stockbridge, Georgia.Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Cashwell officiating. Interment will follow at Baker/Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service.Born on October 6,...

Randy L. Certain

Randy L. Certain

May 8, 2024

Randy L. Certain, 64, of Norman Park, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home. Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home. 

Patricia G. Allen

Patricia G. Allen

May 8, 2024

Patricia Gayle Allen, 75, of Coolidge, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Big Ochlocknee Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Born on November 17, 1948, in Moultrie, she was the daughter of the late Melvin D. Tucker and Ermaline Wood. Mrs. Allen worked and retired from The...

Debbie Hamilton Kent

Debbie Hamilton Kent

May 6, 2024

Debbie Hamilton Kent, 67, of Moultrie, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home.  Born on July 13, 1956, in Moultrie, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William Hamilton and Ola James Hamilton. Mrs. Kent was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 11,...

James Wallace Giles

James Wallace Giles

May 6, 2024

James Wallace Giles, 77, of Thomasville, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Sister Peggy Dee and Shanna Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens. Joey Tillery, Blake Tillery, Craig...

Jackson Christopher Lindsey

Jackson Christopher Lindsey

May 4, 2024

Jackson Christopher Lindsey, 61, of Norman Park, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Buck Creek Cemetery with Rev. James Williams and Rev. Blaine Walden officiating. The family will receive friends immediately after the service. Born on April 1, 1963, in Moultrie, Georgia, he was...

Jessica Lynn Bruce Powell

Jessica Lynn Bruce Powell

Apr 29, 2024

Jessica Lynn Bruce Powell, 38, of Moultrie, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 11:00 am, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Shannon Partain officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memory Gardens. James Bruce, Dillyn Partain, Silas Partain, Robert Partain, Jesse Partain, and Josh...

Lefaie Bryant

Lefaie Bryant

Apr 27, 2024

Lefaie Davis Bryant, 94, of Moultrie, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home.Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in...