Obituary Listing

Feb 23, 2012

Catherine Powell Phelts, 95, of Plains, GA, formally of Preston, GA, passed away Thursday morning, February 23, 2012, at the Lillian Carter Health and Rehab, in Plains, GA.

Mrs. Phelts was born November 20, 1916, in Schley County, GA.  She was the daughter of the late John Thomas Powell, Sr. and the late Willie Hart.  She was...

Feb 16, 2012

William Alford Kelly, 52, of Lumpkin, Ga, died Thursday, February 16, 2012, in Columbus, GA.

Mr. Kelly was born July 26, 1959, in San Antonio, TX.  He was the son of the late Leonard Wieczorek and Mary Cullier Paddock of Columbus, GA.

Mr. Kelly is survived by his mother: Mary Cullier Paddock of Columbus, Ga;...

Jan 18, 2012

Ms. Sara Mae Brown, 67, Richland, Georgia, died January 18, 2012, at Lillian Carter Health and Rehab Center in Plains, Georgia.

Ms. Brown was born in Coffee County, Alabama, on May 27, 1944, to Richard G. and Gertrude Brown.  She was preceded in death by two brothers: James Earl and John Brown, and two sisters: Patsy Mackey...

Jan 12, 2012

Juanita Gibbs Ivey, 94, of Buena Vista, Ga, formally of Richland,Ga., passed away Thursday, January 12, 2011, at Magnolia Manor of Marion County, in Buena Vista, GA.

Mrs. Ivey was born October 6, 1917, in Wheeler City, GA.  She was the daughter of the late Joe L. Gibbs and the late Emma Benton.  She was the widow...

Jan 11, 2012

James (Larry) Bass, 68, of Richland, Ga, died at his home on Wednesday, January 11, 2012.

Larry was born January 24, 1943, inCuthbert,GA.  He was the son of the late Willard Bass and the late Mildred Moore.

Mr. Bass is survived by his wife, Kimberly Adams Bass of Richland, GA; four sons, Jamey Bass of...

Jan 7, 2012

Richard Lawrence Whipkey, Richland, Ga, 67, died peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Columbus Specialty Hospital surrounded by his family.

A graveside service was held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2012 in Harmony Cemetery with Rev. Robert Orr officiating.  The family received friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Monday, January 9, 2012 at Baldwin Funeral...

Jan 2, 2012

Nellie Inez Thurmond Scott, 83, Richland, GA, died on January 2, 2012, at Four County Health and Rehab in Richland, GA.

Mrs. Scott was born in Terrell County on August 7, 1928, to the late Franklin Thurmond and Nellie Averitt.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Scott.

Mrs. Scott was employed...

Nov 2, 2011

Mary Odessa (Dessa) Leverett Kirksey, 94, Preston, GA, died on November 2, 2011, at VistaCare Center at Franciscan Woods in Columbus, GA.

Reverend Wallace Willis and Reverend Raymond Smith were in charge of "Dessa's" Memorial Service at the Baldwin Funeral Home Chapel in Richland, GA on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 11:00 AM.

Mrs. Kirksey...

Oct 20, 2011

Bonnie Kennedy Alston, 90, Americus, GA, died October 20, 2011, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Americus, GA.

Mrs. Alston was born in Gwinnett County, GA on January 10, 1921.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William (Bill) Henry Kennedy, born in Auburn, GA. and Sallie Elizabeth Clark, born in Dacula, GA.; and a sister, Peggy...

Oct 9, 2011

James  Edward Huckaby, Jr., 61, died October 9, 2011, at his home in Richland, Ga.

Mr. Huckaby was born in Columbus Georgia on January 12, 1950.  His parents were the late James Edward Lamar Huckaby, Sr. and Sara Nell Avrett.  Mr. Huckaby worked as a mechanic at Ledford's Tractor and Automotive Repair for many years.  From 1984...

Oct 6, 2011

Helene Jacobi, 97, Richland, GA., died Sunday evening, September 4, 2011, at Four County Health and Rehab in Richland, GA.

Mrs. Jacobi was born April 19, 1914, in New York City, New York.  Her parents were Otto Steinman and Julia (LuLu) Berschwinger, deceased.  She was married to John Martin Jacobi, deceased.  Mrs. Jacobi worked as a Dental...

Sep 28, 2011

Wilkes W. Broach, Jr. was born January 24, 1928 in Richland Georgia to the late W. Ward Broach, Sr. and Lois Peek Broach, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at the Columbus Hospice House.

A 1945 graduate of Richland High School, he attended the University of Georgia; and served in the United States Air Force.

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Sep 28, 2011

Ida Bruce Merritt, 100, of Richland, passed away at the Four County Health Care and Rehabilitation, Richland, on Wednesday, September 28, 2011.

She was born January 7, 2011, in Stewart County Georgia to the late Samuel Anthony Bruce and Ida Fussell.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Merritt, Sr. and her two sons,...

Sep 25, 2011

Benjamin S. Fussell, Jr., 81, died at Vista Care, Columbus, GA, on Sunday, September 25, 2011.  Mr. Fussell was born January 14, 1930 in Webster County Georgia.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Benjamin S. Fussell, Sr. and Mattie Elizabeth Stapleton, also by a sister, Charlie Fussell and a brother, Jim Fussell.

Survivors...

Sep 22, 2011

Christine Patten Brazier, 87, of Richland, passed away at the Four County Health Care and Rehabilitation, Richland, on Thursday, September 22, 2011.  She was born September 21, 1924 in Marion County Georgia to the late Samuel L. Patten and Lula Mae Gunnels.  She was the widow of John Wesley Brazier, Jr.

Mrs. Brazier was a resident of...

Sep 22, 2011

Abbie Rose West McGlaun, 78, Preston, Ga, died at VistaCare, Columbus, GA, Thursday, September 22, 2011, with her family at her side.  She was born August 27, 1933 in Webster County Ga to the late Hilton West and Hallie West.  She was a self employed beautician for over 58 years, owning Abbie's Beauty Shop.  She enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 18, 2011

Sarah Horne Carter, 87, of Richland, passed away peacefully at Four County Health Care on Sunday, September 18, 2011.  She was born June 5, 1924 in Marion County Georgia, to the late Eunice Johnson Horne and John Luther Horne.

Other than her parents, Mrs. Carter is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Carter, her brothers James...

Sep 12, 2011

Larry "Joel" Chalkley, Jr., 54, died September 12, 2011, at Peachtree Christian Hospice, Duluth, GA.  Joel was the son and Larry Joel Chalkley, Sr and Frances Mayo.  He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Susan Sellers and Joy.

A Graveside Service was held at Harmony Cemetery, Richland, GA, at 4:00 PM, September 12, 2011.

Sep 10, 2011

Raymond Wesley (Nukie) Roland, 83, Louvale (Lumpkin), passed away September 10, 2011, at the Stewart-Webster Hospital in Richland, Ga.

Mr. Roland was born in Clay County Georgia on September 27, 1928.  His parents were Sylvester and Charlotte R. Munford Roland.  He was married to Jean Cole Roland for 59 years.  Mr. Roland was a retired carpenter and...

May 11, 2011

Rena (Mae) Oliver Black, 87, Preston, GA., died May 11, 2011, at Four County Health and Rehab in Richland, GA.

Mrs. Black was born May 23, 1923, in Americus, GA.  Her parents were John Elliott and Maude Cantrell Oliver, deceased.  She was married to William Alvin Black, Sr., deceased.  Mrs. Black was a homemaker, dedicated wife and...