Obituary Listing

Sep 14, 2024

Betty Jean Abell, 93, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Maple Court Senior Care in Tifton, Georgia. Memorial services will be held 11 AM, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Central United Methodist Church in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with the Rev. Chris Ramsey and the Rev. B.J. Funk officiating. Her granddaughter, Anna Hatcher Barnes, will give the eulogy....

Sep 7, 2024

Eugene Talmadge Haynes, Jr., 63, died at St Francis Hospital, in Columbus, Georgia, on September 7, 2024.  He was born on February 10, 1961, in Lakeland, Florida to Eugene Talmadge Haynes, Sr and Joyce Ann Gavin Haynes.

Gene is survived by his children: son, Chad Haynes of Lumpkin, Georgia, daughter, Erin Miller of Florida, brother, Jeffery Haynes...

Aug 24, 2024

Charles Evans Kelley, 65, passed away on August 24, 2024, at Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.  He was born on May 10, 1959, in Richland, Georgia, to the late James Frederick Kelley, Sr. and the late Fitzgerald "Jerry" Evans Kelley.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Evans is survived by...

Aug 13, 2024

Clifford Gordon Tubbs, 79, passed away at his home in Richland, Georgia on August 13, 2024.

Clifford was born on October 27, 1944 to the late Gordon Tubbs and Elizabeth Herrington Tubbs.

A private service will be held for Mr. Tubbs.

Baldwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangement. www.baldwinfuneralhome.com

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Lem Harmon Ammons, age 101, passed away on August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 19, 1923, in Stewart County, Georgia, to the late William Lemmie Harmon and to the late Emma Barge Harmon.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband of 75 years, Troy T. Ammons,...

Jun 25, 2024

Jessica Rose Morrison Baldwin, 37, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 25, 2024, at Piedmont Mid Town Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.  She was born in Columbus, Georgia, on May 6, 1987, to the late Jackie Morrison and Wanda Hearn Morrison.

Jessica is preceded in death by her father, Jackie Morrison, her grandparents, Arlon and...

May 29, 2024

Melanie Kay Spencer (Smith), 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2024, in Cusseta, Georgia.  She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 12, 1960 to Jim Brown Smith and Norma Eloise Smith (Cobb).

Melanie is survived by her mother, Eloise Smith, her daughter, Ginger Spencer of St. Augustine, Florida, her son, Travis...

May 5, 2024

Helen Baker Horton, passed away on May 4, 2024, at Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.  She was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to the late Buford Baker and Ida Katherine Williams Baker.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents and five of her brothers, M. L. Willis, Buford Lee Baker, Roscoe Baker,...

Mar 28, 2024

Brenda Black Kennedy passed on March 28, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Hospital.

Brenda was born on April 24, 1951 to Frances Duvall Black & Henry Thurman Black.

She was employed for 43 years at the Bank of Terrell (Georgia Community Bank) in Dawson Ga.

She loved fishing, playing cards and watching the Braves...

Mar 20, 2024

Martha Sue House Harrison, 90, passed away at Parkwood Healthcare in Phenix City, Alabama, on March 20, 2024.  Sue was born on January 6, 1934 in Lumpkin, Georgia, to the late Ed House and Willie Kate Cherry House.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, Charles Harrison, and brother, Ed "Hot Dog"...

Mar 10, 2024

Nancy Lynne Hernandez Leavins, 58, died on March 10, 2024, at Sumter Phoebe Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.  She was born on November 29, 1965, to the late Ed Plumley and Helen Jean Welch Plumley.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents; sister, Patricia Rimes; mother-in-law, Shirley Albritton and nephew, Johnathan Kersey.

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Mar 8, 2024

George Paul Ethridge, Jr., 99, of Salem, Alabama died on March 8, 2024.  Mr. Ethridge was born on May 18, 1924 in Richland, Georgia.  He was the son of the late George Paul Ethridge, Sr. and Willie Mae Blackshear Ethridge.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Virginia Robinson Ethridge; stepdaughter,...

Feb 20, 2024

Terryle F. Barfield passed away on February 20, 2024, at St Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.  He was born on December 11, 1955 to the late John Foster Barfield and Laura Mae Heflin, in Guam.

A Graveside Service will be conducted on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at harmony Cemetery in Richland, Georgia with the...

Jan 23, 2024

Roy Olen Parker 78, passed away on January 23, 2024.

He is survived by his daughter, Victoria Parker.

Full obit to follow.

All arrangements were conducted by Baldwin Funeral Home. www.baldwinfuneralhome.com P O Box 394, Richland, Ga 31825

Jan 21, 2024

Jean Adams was born in Yeomans, Georgia to Joseph and Julia Wills Adams.  At the age of three, they moved to Cuthbert, Georgia where she grew up.  Her father was Foreman for the railroad and they were given an old plantation house to live in.  She was the youngest of eight children and had many fond memories of their...

Jan 13, 2024

Ruby Pinkard Gunnels

February 19, 1937 – January 13, 2024

Quick to smile and laugh, Ruby Gunnels undoubtedly smiled more broadly than ever when she met her Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face, on the morning of January 13th.  A devout believer, Ruby was looking forward to being reunited with her husband, Millard, and a...

Jan 12, 2024

Sara Margaret Dunaway Allmon, 77, passed away on January 12, 2024, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. She was born on March 23, 1946, in Cuthbert, Georgia, to the late Harvey Dunaway and Margaret Gallman Dunaway.

Margaret was preceded in death by both of her parents, her twin brothers, David Dunaway and Danny Dunaway, brother-in-law,...

Dec 3, 2023

Alice Marie Carroll Marchbanks, 85, passed away on December 3, at her home.  She was born on May 3, 1938, in Benson, North Carolina, to the late Fletcher Carroll and Mildred Barbour Carroll.

Marie was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, Earl Marchbanks, and seven brothers and sisters.

She is survived...

Dec 1, 2023

Joan Swords Giles, 88, passed away on November 30, 2023, at Four County Health and Rehab, Richland, Georgia.  She was born on August 12, 1935, in Early County Georgia, to the late Haniel Swords and Eula Tindol Swords.

Joan was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, Johnny Giles, her youngest daughter, Carol Pearman,...

Dec 1, 2023

William Michael Etheredge, Major US Army, age 77, passed away.  Mr. Etheredge was a long-time resident of Parrott Georgia.  He was born on 18 February 1946 in Chickamauga, GA, the son of  George Walter and Mamie Potts Etheredge.  He is survived by his wife, Susie Harrell Etheredge, a son, George Etheredge, his wife Christy, a daughter, Jennifer Etheredge and...