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Willie Sewell

Willie Sewell

Nov 25, 2015

Sewell Funeral Homes is sad to announce the passing of Willie Sewell on 11/25/ 2015.

Mr. Sewell funeral service will be held Saturday 1:00 PM at Saint Paul CME Church in Lone Oak Georgia

Johnny Pinson

Johnny Pinson

Nov 25, 2015

Sewell Funeral Homes is sad to announce the passing of Johnny Pinson on 11/25/2015.

Obituary pending.

Catherine Bryant Jackson

Catherine Bryant Jackson

Nov 19, 2015

Peacefully, on Thursday, November 19, 2015 Sister Catherine Bryant Jackson departed this life at Warm Springs Nursing Home in Warm Springs, Georgia. She was blessed with 89 years of life. Catherine (affectionately known to some as "Cat") was born July 17, 1926 to the late Same and Mittie E. Bryant of Talbotton, Georgia. She joined Powell Baptist Church at...

Tommie Walton

Tommie Walton

Nov 19, 2015

Mr. Tommie Walton, a native of Warm Springs, Georgia is the son of Charlie and Minnie Walton of Waverly Hall, Georgia whom also he was proceeded in death. He was born March 12, 1933 in Waverly Hall, Georgia. He departed his earthly life on November 19, 2015 at his home. He was a dedicated worker at William Bonnell of...

Fleming Herring

Fleming Herring

Nov 18, 2015

Fleming Herring was born August 5, 1932 to the late Clifford and Maggie Herring.

Fleming joined Greater Mount Zion at an early age. He was employed at US Plywood of Atlanta for twenty-eight years. Fleming was also employed at Bonnell for five years as well Playtex for seven years prior to his retirement.

Fleming is...

Annie J. Williams

Annie J. Williams

Nov 17, 2015

"When the gates swing open, I'll just walk on in."

Annie J. Williams affectionately known as (sister) born June 11, 1954 to the union of the late Henry Jack, and Arvella Marshall of Gay, Georgia. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age and was a member of Mt. Venus Baptist Church, Gay, Georgia...

Gloria Jean Owens Copeland

Gloria Jean Owens Copeland

Nov 17, 2015

Sister Gloria Jean Owens-Copeland was born September 23, 1964 to parents Tommy Lee Owens Sr. and the late Edna Henry-Owens. God sent his Angel of Mercy on November 17, 2015 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Georgia.

Gloria was a 1982 graduate of Manchester High School and graduate of West Georgia Technical College in LaGrange, Georgia....

Ulice “Pump” Jones

Ulice “Pump” Jones

Nov 10, 2015

Ulice "Pump" Jones was born January 20, 1940 to the late Charlie Jones and Sally Emma Willis in Woodbury, Georgia. He was united in holy matrimony to Mae Verna Jones, wife of 47 years. This union had four daughters. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Veronica Jones; Sisters and brothers: LC Jones, Sally Stargell, Robert L Jones,...

Rosia Annie Ford

Rosia Annie Ford

Nov 10, 2015

Sis. Rosia Annie Ford, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a great grandmother, an aunt, a friend.

On Tuesday, November 10, 2015, Rosia Ford was called home. Her sudden passing has saddened the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Rosia Ford was born August 4, 1938 to the late Author and Minnie Holmes....

Mack Henry Godfrey

Mack Henry Godfrey

Nov 4, 2015

Elder Mack Henry Godfrey, lovingly known as Buddell, was born the 4th of 11 children on July 28, 1944 in Greenville, GA to Mrs. Doris "Teen" Godfrey and the late Mr. Willie James Godfrey. Mack was active in the Greenville community until leaving for Atlanta to pursue growth opportunity.

In addition to finding employment in Atlanta, Mack...

Lester "Bear" Alford

Lester "Bear" Alford

Oct 25, 2015

Mr. Lester "Bear" Alford was born to the union of Mrs. Joe Ann Middlebrooks Alford and the late Mr. Marvin Alford on December 7, 1966. After this day, he lived his life to the fullest until he was called to his new home on October 25, 2015.

Bear joined the Sunnyside Baptist Church at a very young...

Martha Wyolene (Ford) Carter

Martha Wyolene (Ford) Carter

Oct 22, 2015

Martha Wyolene (Ford) Carter was born Oct. 14, 1935, the fifth of seven children born to the late Edward Ford and Louisiana (Jackson) Ford. She departed her earthly life early Thursday morning, October 22, at Warms Springs Medical Center nursing home after a brief illness.

Martha accepted Christ at an early age and joined Hopewell Baptist Church...

Hazel Brown Jackson

Hazel Brown Jackson

Oct 14, 2015

Hazel Brown Jackson was born April 8, 1941 to the late Robert Lee and Jessie Mae Brown. Hazel was reared in a Christian home and joined the Jehovah Baptist Church in Grantville, Georgia. Later, she joined Rocky Mount Bethel Baptist Church where she served faithfully as an active member of the Usher Board.

Hazel received her early...

Felton Lee Nelson

Felton Lee Nelson

Sep 30, 2015

Mr. Felton Lee Nelson was born to the late Jack and Louvera Nelson on April 1, 1945 in Heard County. Felton departed this life on September 30, 2015.

He was a very loving and caring person and father who loved God and his family.

Felton was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Annie...

Dovie Jean Whitehead

Dovie Jean Whitehead

Sep 29, 2015

Dovie Jean Whitehead departed this life Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia after a brief illness. She resided at the Warm Springs Nursing Home,Warm Springs, Georgia.

The daughter of Morgan and Jannie Whitehead, she was born August 17, 1954 in Harris County (Shiloh, GA).

A joyful and happy person who loved...

Ricky Davidson Grier

Ricky Davidson Grier

Sep 21, 2015

Ricky Davidson Grier was born February 7, 1959; he was the tenth of twelve children born to the late William, Jr. and Christine Grier.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents William, Jr. and Christine; brothers Geroge Jerome "Butch", William Louis "Nick", William III "Bo", Greg, Donald and Michael; one sister Ann.

Ricky was...

Desmond Byrd

Desmond Byrd

Sep 16, 2015

Desmond Rashon Byrd, affectionately known to his classmates as "Big Byrd", was born November 8, 2000 to the proud parents Reginald and Darlene Byrd of Senoia, Georgia. He attended Mt. Venus Baptist Church, Gay Georgia.

Desmond was called to be with the Lord September 16, 2015. He attended East Coweta High School. His love for football gained...

Kelvin "Kep" Devon Bailey

Kelvin "Kep" Devon Bailey

Sep 10, 2015

Kelvin "Kep" Devon Bailey was born March 11, 1974 to Virginia Thompson and the late Horace Lee Bailey. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bailey, Sr., Mr. Rawson E. Thompson, Ola M. Houston, Willie Bailey, Jr., James Bailey; sister, Valerie Reeves; Uncle, Carmen Grier; Auntie Judy Stephens, Aunt Brenda K. Swindle.

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Virginia Favors

Virginia Favors

Sep 6, 2015

Mrs. Virginia Favors was born on October 22, 1965 in Newnan, Georgia to the late Eddie B. Baker and Johnnie Mae Stevenson. Her earthly life came to a quiet close on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at her residence at 1D Dowdell Street in Newnan, Georgia.

Mrs. Favors was educated in the public schools of Coweta County in...

Priscilla Diane Colton

Priscilla Diane Colton

Sep 4, 2015

On March 8, 1971, God graced the world with a beautiful baby girl; Ms Priscilla Diane Colton "Di-Di" whom was born in the Lone Oak Community. Priscilla was the daughter of Catherine T. Colton and the Late Bobby T. Clemons. She made her heavenly transition on September 4, 2015 at West Georgia Hospice. She is preceded in death by...

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