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George Howard Jr.

George Howard Jr.

Jun 17, 2022

George Delmar Howard, Jr., 58, of Moultrie, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Colquitt Reginal Medical Center. Mr. Howard was born on March 5, 1964, in Phoenix City, Alabama, to the late George Delmar Howard, Sr., and Jane Elizabeth Morgan Radford. He was the owner of Howards Paint and Body Shop and was of the Christian Faith....

Cecelia Kay Sain

Cecelia Kay Sain

Jun 12, 2022

Cecelia Kay Sain, “Mama Kay” 67, of Moultrie, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 11 am in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home, with Rev. Julian Griner officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 5 pm-7 pm...

Betty Jean Riggs

Betty Jean Riggs

Jun 11, 2022

Betty Jean Riggs, 91, of Crystal River, Fl., passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River, Fl. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Strickland Family Cemetery with Rev. Warren Gilpin officiating. Born on November 02, 1930, in Moultrie, Georgia, she was the daughter of...

Mildred Diane Messick

Mildred Diane Messick

Jun 3, 2022

Mildred Diane Messick, 78, of Adel, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. There will be no formal services held at this time.

Martha Hall Morrell

Martha Hall Morrell

Jun 2, 2022

Martha Hall Morrell, 80, of Omega, passed away, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Born on May 28, 1942, in Moultrie, she was the daughter of the late William Edgar Hall and Samantha Gay Hall. She was a seamstress supervisor for Riverside Manufacturing Company and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Morrell is survived...

Dora M. Gomez

Dora M. Gomez

May 29, 2022

Dora M. Gomez, 78, of Berlin, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to Baker Funeral Home.

Peggy Allum

Peggy Allum

May 28, 2022

Peggy A. Allum, 84, of Moultrie, passed away, on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Legacy Village at Park Regency. Born on November 6, 1937, in Anniston, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Edward Lee Hawkins and Ruby Holcomb Hawkins. She was retired from Civil Services and was of the Episcopal Faith. Mrs. Allum is survived by her daughters,...

Dr. Malcolm R. Rainey Jr.

Dr. Malcolm R. Rainey Jr.

May 28, 2022

Dr. Malcolm "Mack" Rayfield Rainey, Jr., Ph.D., 62, of Moultrie, passed in peace with his devoted and faithful wife Lisa G. Rainey by his side on May 28, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 11 am in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Allen...

George Cox

George Cox

May 27, 2022

Retired Major George F. Cox, 85, of Newport, NC passed away on May 27, 2022. George Cox was born on 11/27/1936 in Pensacola, Fla. He entered the marine corps as an officer in 1960. He served two tours in Viet Nam in 1962 and 1963. He also served in 1968 in the Tet Offensive mission in and out of Khe...

Henry C. Meders

Henry C. Meders

May 27, 2022

Henry C. Meders, 84, of Omega, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home. Born on October 15, 1937, in Berrien Co., he was the son of the late Henry Clemons Meders and Addie Lee Meders. He retired from the United States Army after 27 years as a commander’s aide. Mr. Meders is survived by his wife...

Opal Earline Dotterweich

Opal Earline Dotterweich

May 26, 2022

Opal Earline Hall Dotterweich, 76, of Moultrie, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Magnolia Manor. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 2:00 pm, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Shannon Partain officiating. Mr. Troy Dotterweich and Mrs. Lisa McCook will both provide the eulogy. Interment will follow at New Life...

Kathy Sangster Martin

Kathy Sangster Martin

May 22, 2022

Kathy Sangster Martin, 63, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at her house. There will be no formal services held at this time.

Jerry Ann Fender

Jerry Ann Fender

May 20, 2022

Jerry Ann Fender, 61, of Norman Park, Georgia passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 22, 2022, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Rev. Julian Griner officiating. Interment to follow at Deep Bottom Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold McMurphy, Jot McMurphy, Junior Meads, Cody...

Alvin Moore

Alvin Moore

May 20, 2022

George Alvin Moore, 83, of Moultrie passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Born on June 30, 1938, in Moultrie, he was the son of the late Leonard V. Moore and O’Neal E. Cravey Hickey. He was a high school graduate from Mitchell County and attend Moultrie Tech at the age...

Benny Lamar Braddy

Benny Lamar Braddy

May 19, 2022

Benny Lamar Braddy, Jr., 71, of Moultrie, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Cobble Stone Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Mr. Braddy was born on August 11, 1950 in Milledgeville, Georgia to the late Benny Braddy, Sr. and Julia Coleman Braddy. He worked for Orgill Trucking company for many years. Mr. Braddy loved going to church with his...

Henry "Buddy" Laseter

Henry "Buddy" Laseter

May 19, 2022

Henry Lee “Buddy” Laseter passed away at the age of 80 in Albany, Georgia at the Wilson Hospice House on Thursday, May 19, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home. Interment to follow into Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held...

Martin Oberleitner

Martin Oberleitner

May 18, 2022

Martin Birk Oberleitner, 69, of Moultrie, passed away, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at his home. Born on November 10, 1952, in Erie, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles Oberleitner and Harriett Birk Oberleitner. Mr. Oberleitner was a sales and finance manager at several car dealerships over the years. He played golf for many years and loved the...

Cameron Dickens

Cameron Dickens

May 18, 2022

Leland Cameron Dickens, 22, of Sparks, passed away, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Born on June 17, 1999, in Tifton, he was the son of Jennifer Shannon Dickens Scarbor and Benjamin Lee Scarbor. Cameron worked for Dickens Monument & Vault Company and in the funeral services. He was of the Methodist Faith. He was preceded in...

Juanita Weeks

Juanita Weeks

May 13, 2022

Juanita Waites Weeks, 97, of Moultrie passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Magnolia Manor in Moultrie. Born July 8, 1924 in Laurens County, GA, Juanita was the daughter of the late Clarence Calvin Waites and Lola Pearl Stripling Waites. Juanita was an elementary school teacher and librarian at Okapilco School in Moultrie for 30 years. Juanita was...

Earnest E. Donald

Earnest E. Donald

May 10, 2022

Earnest Edwin Donald, 73, of Omega, passed away, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cecilia Donald of Omega; sons, Stacey Donald & fiancée Crystal Chastain of Winder, GA, and Jeremy & Donna Donald of Tuscaloosa, AL; grandchildren, Connor Donald, Madilyn-Rose Donald, Alex Donald, Cassandra Donald & Natalie Donald; sister,...

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