Obituaries

Dec 5, 2015

Ms. Cynthia Denise Parks (Baby Sister) was born September 22, 1963 in Troup County Georgia to Frank and Oneva Parks.

Cynthia (Baby Sister) departed this life and entered eternal rest on Saturday December 5, 2015 at West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange, Georgia.

Cynthia joined New Springfield Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Patrick...

Nov 28, 2015

Sewell Funeral Homes is sad to announce the passing of Doris Godfrey on 11/28/2015.

Ms Godfrey funeral service is scheduled for Saturday at 1:00 PM at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church in Gay GA.

Nov 26, 2015

On April 30, 1952, God blessed Lizzie Mae and Timothy Parks Sr. with a baby girl whom they named Learadene, later known as Dene.

Dene joined Springfield at an early age and joined the choir for a while. She was a 1970 graduate of Greenville Consolidated School. Her favorite passion was sewing. She was employed by Playtex...

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

Nov 25, 2015

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

Obituary pending.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...