Colquitt Funeral Home Inc.

Danny B. Sheffield Funeral Director

Colquitt Funeral Home
108 E Grow Street
Colquitt, GA 39837
ph: 229-758-3571
fax: 229-758-2280

We at Colquitt Funeral Home are very proud to operate one of the "Family Owned and Operated" funeral homes in the State of Georgia. We give professinal yet personal service to all families in their time of need. If you would like to contact us, you may do so at 229-758-3571.

FUNERAL DIRECTORS SINCE 1941

Colquitt Funeral Home was established in 1941 by H. Roy and Lucille McKinstry, Sr. They operated the funeral home and ambulance service for Colquitt and Miller County until 1949 when their son, H. Roy McKinstry, Jr. returned from the Navy to help run the family business. Roy (Porky) McKinstry, Jr. married Dorothy Oldham in 1949. Roy McKinstry, Sr., Lucille McKinstry, Roy McKinstry, Jr. and Dorothy McKinstry were all licensed funeral directors and operated the funeral home together for nearly 50 years.

Danny Sheffield, licensed funeral director and embalmer, began working at Colquitt Funeral Home in 1983 later purchasing the funeral home business from the McKinstry family in 1990. In 1991, he built a new funeral home and chapel at 108 Grow Street and continues to operate as a family owned business today. The owner and staff of Colquitt Funeral Home will always cherish the memory of the lives of H. R. (Mack) McKinstry, Sr., Lucille McKinstry, H. R. (Porky) McKinstry, Jr., and Dorothy McKinstry.

Payment Policy Effective January 1, 2018

Colquitt Funeral Home will be implementing a new payment policy. Effective January 1, 2018, we will not make any final funeral arrangements until a method of payment has been confirmed.

When the family comes in to make funeral plans, they will need to bring their insurance policies with them. The policy will have to be verified BEFORE funeral dates and times will be decided. This means if there is a death on a holiday or weekend or any other time that the insurance company is closed, arrangements will not be set until that policy can be verified. If your loved one has an insurance policy that can not be filed by the funeral home, you will be responsible for paying before arrangements will be finalized. Payment must be received before the funeral service is held.

We will no longer wait for estates to be settled.

No exceptions.

Payment accepted in the form of verified insurance assignment, check, cash, or credit card.

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Obits

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Effective Monday August 15, 2021 we will no longer be leaving tents up after the funeral service at cemeterys. Most funeral homes in our area have quit this practice for years, but we have tried to continue the old way. Due to this crazy weather we have these days we lost two tents in July to wind damage and just had one fall due to wind at Flat Creek this week. Not only can they be torn up but the steel frames that hold them up can break or damage monument work which we certanly do not want to happen. Thanks for your understanding.

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Wilven Johnson 83

Mr. Wilven Johnson of Panama City, FL, formerly of Colquitt, GA died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, November 26, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.

Mr. Johnson lived in Panama City for the past 10 years, after retiring from Sunbelt Equipment Company after 34 years as a truck driver. He loved the show band, Clutch, and considered them family for more than 30 years. He was a member of 55+ club, where he loved to dance, eat, and enjoy friendships. He loved the Atlanta Braves, western novels, fishing, and playing Dumb Luck on Sunday afternoons.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mildred Weaver Johnson; one daughter, Beatrice Johnson; and numerous very special children of the heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law, Fritz and Addie Mae Scarbrough, and by his beloved furbaby, Hammerhead.

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Marie Elizabeth Bates 89

Marie Elizabeth Jenkins Bates, 89, of Blakely, GA, passed away Wednesday evening, November 17, 2021, at her home with family by her side. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Brother Wade Spooner officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bush Cemetery with George Bates, IV, Jason Gibson, Aaron Warfield, Sammy Watson, Justin Bates, and Jarett Gray serving as active pall bearers.

One of ten children, Mrs. Bates was born October 6, 1932, in Early County, GA, to the late Melvin and Irene Jenkins.

She was married to the late George Edgar Bates, Jr. for 55 years. Though she was an employee of Brew Schneider Mfg Co. for a number of years, her crowning accomplishments in life was the fulfillment of her heart’s desire-- to be a wife and mother. Marie was known for having a green thumb and a beautiful flower-filled yard, enjoyed by everyone.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Bates, Jr, a son, George Bates, III; and a grandson, Lottyn Bates, and her parents, Melvin and Irene Jenkins Jenkins.

Survivors include one son, Burt (Vickie) Bates of Sylvester; four daughters, Melissa Pope of Bainbridge, Jeanette (Larry) Kelley of Prattville, AL, Betty (Terry) Meredith of Blakely, Marie Pyle of Blakely, and deceased son's wife, Nancy Bates of Blakely; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one brother, Carl (Ila) Taylor of Lake City, FL; one sister, Florence Jordan of Sylvester; and many precious spouses, nieces, nephews, cousins, and laws-in-love.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Cuba Presbyterian Church debt retirement fund or Bush Cemetery fund. Donations can be mailed to Betty Meredith, 1596 Sandy Bottom Road, Blakely, Ga. 39823.

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Betty June Johnson 86

Mrs. Betty June Johnson of Colquitt died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Early Memorial Nursing Home. She will be cremated. No service will be held at this time.

Mrs. Johnson was a Seamstress and a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Jill (Ronnie) Langley of Colquitt; three grandchildren, Amanda (Bruce) Higginbotham, Tyler (Brooke) Langley, and Will Langley; and three great grandchildren, Jillian, Jordan and Joslyn Higginbotham.

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Larry Mart Chambless 63

Mr. Larry Mart Chambless of Moultrie, formerly of Colquitt, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his residence. He will be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Chambless worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany.

Mr. Chambless is survived by two sons, Eric (Sherry) Tucker of Leesburg, and Shawn Chambless of Seattle, WA; two grandchildren, Pate Austin Tucker and Maggie Alysse Tucker; one sister, Vanessa (Chris) Moore of Colquitt; and one brother, Chris (Kim) Chambless of Colquitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Betty Story Chambless; and one brother, Robert Chambless.

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Waymon Dwight Womble 68

Mr. Waymon Womble of Colquitt died Friday, October 29, 2021 at Lifebrite Community Hospital in Blakely, Ga. Funeral services will be Monday, November 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Flat Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery with Curt Peterson, David Womble, Roger Wayne Davis, Butch Womble, Brandon Simpson and Max Wallace serving as active pallbearers. Visitation will be Monday, November 1, 2021 from 10 to 11 AM at Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Womble was a retired heavy equipment operator with the Decatur County Road Department and a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by two brothers, Wayne (Barbie) Womble and Buren (Martha) Womble both of Colquitt; two-sister-in laws, Inez Womble of Colquitt and Alice Womble of Jakin; and a large number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Seabron and Claudia Martin Womble and four brothers, Johnie Womble, Doug Womble, Horace Womble and Carlton Womble.

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Patricia Leslie Loveday 53

Mrs. Patricia Leslie Loveday of Colquitt died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, November 1, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Josh Rathel officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Tyler Sellers, Austin Henley, Tyler Johnson, Kevin Tabb, Joseph Adams and Justin Thames serving as active Pall Bearers. Visitation will be Monday, November 1, 2021, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Loveday worked as an RN for DaVita Dialysis Center and attended Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Loveday of Colquitt; one son, Michael (Kellie) Loveday II of Charleston, SC; one daughter, Whitley Loveday of Charleston, SC; Mother, Mildred Bowen of Colquitt; two grandchildren, Michael Loveday III and Abigail Loveday; sister, Susan (Kim) Henley of Colquitt; and brother, Michael (Christi) Bowen of Leeds, AL. She was preceded in death by her father, Hays Bowen; and one sister, Vickie Adams.

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Sandra Serica Inman 67

Mrs. Sanda Serica Inman of Damascus died Monday, October 25, 2021, at her residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gloria Grant officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Inman was a member of Oak View Church of God and was a retired school teacher.

She is survived by two sisters, Kathy Cook of Damascus, GA, and Eva Carter of Tampa, FL; a large number of nieces and nephews; and a number of great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Inman was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Inman, Jr.

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Brandon Keith Kelley 40

Mr. Brandon Keith Kelley of Ochlocknee died Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Colquitt. Funeral services will be Friday, October 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Thomasville Primitive Baptist Church at 510 North Pinetree Blvd, Thomasville, GA, with Rev. Tony Mock and Pastor Terry Barnard officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church. Interment will be at Kelley Cemetery in Colquitt at 2:30 PM with Travis Kelley, Matthew Brooks, William Brooks, Robby Marsh, Todd Milam, and Jason Rex serving as active pall bearers.

Brandon worked for Dreamworks Vending Services and was a member of Barnetts Creek Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents, Danny (Nina) Kelley of Ochlocknee, GA; one brother, Jeremy (Leah) Kelley of Ochlocknee, GA; one niece, Scarlett Kelley; maternal grandparents, Don (Jo Ann) Skeen of Donalsonville, GA; paternal grandmother, Lenore Kelley of Colquitt, GA; five uncles, Kevin (Cindy) Kelley of Colquitt, GA, Mike (Lynn) Skeen of Moultrie, GA, Brian (Sherrie) Kelley of Colquitt, GA, Eric (Carrie) Skeen of Colquitt, GA, and Allan (Michelle) Skeen of Dothan, AL; three aunts, Kim (Bo) Haywood of Colquitt, GA, Patsy Skeen of Donalsonville, GA, and Lee Anne (Danny) Sheffield of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of cousins. Brandon was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Marvin E. Kelley.

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John David Lane, Sr. 58

Mr. John David Lane, Sr. of Colquitt died Friday, October 22, 2021, at Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Harmony Church pond on Harmony Church Road at GA Hwy 45 North with Bruce Moore giving the eulogy.

Mr. Lane was a Public Accountant/Financial Planner. He was of the Methodist faith. He has served as a member of several Miller County organizations and several committees.

Mr. Lane was born and raised in Miller County, and attended Miller County Schools. He was a Miller County Class of 1981 Graduate. While attending school in Miller County, he excelled in many sports including tennis. He went on to play tennis at Bainbridge College and Valdosta State University. He then attended Troy State University on a full tennis scholarship. He graduated in 1985 with a B.S. degree in Business Accounting. After working for several accounting firms, he opened his own firm, Lane and Associates, which he operated for 29 years.

Mr. Lane's family was of the upmost importance to him. He was known for sense of humor and his love of fishing in the Forgotten Coast. He also enjoyed traveling the last few years with the love of his life, Peyton. He will be remembered fondly by his family, friends, clients, and former tennis students.

Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Peyton Wilkin Lane of Colquitt; two sons, John David (Aileen Garcia) Lane of Edmond, OK, and Wilkin Ryan (Alexandra Scott) Lane of Port St. Joe, FL; one grandson, Eli Ryan Lane; one brother, Bill Lane of Colquitt; two sisters, Susan (John Ross) Helms of Headland, AL and Jan Luquire of Columbus, GA; mother-in-law, Haidee "Prissy" Wilkin; Father-in-law, Peter Lawson Wilkin, Sr.; and brother-in-law, Peter Lawson (Allison) Wilkin, Jr. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winston E. Lane, SR., and Frances Phillips Lane; and one brother, Ed Lane.

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Wallace Carlton Womble 89

Mr. Wallace Carlton Womble of Colquitt died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, October 28, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Flat Creek Baptist Church. Refreshments will be set up in the church social hall for family and friends following the service and burial.

Mr. Womble was a retired educator and Ford Motor Company Sales Representative. He was a member of the American Legion as well as a member of Maclend Baptist Church in Powder Springs, GA. Mr. Womble served his country in the US Marines.

Mr. Womble is survived by one son, Steve (Elisabeth) Womble of Grovetown, GA; one daughter, Stacy Womble (Franklin) Eaton of Flowery Branch, GA; six granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; three brothers, Buren (Martha) Womble, Wayne (Barbie) Womble, and Waymon Womble, all of Colquitt; sister-in-laws, Inez Womble and Alice Womble; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Claudia Martin Womble; and three brothers, Johnny, Douglas, and Horace Womble.

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Jerry Virlyn “Buck” Buckhalter 79

Mr. Jerry Virlyn Buckhalter of Jakin died Friday, October 22, 2021, at his residence. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, October 25 at 11:00 AM at Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery with Jackie Frith officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Springfield Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Buckhalter was a Master Mechanic at Georgia Pacific and the owner of Buckhalter Gun Shop. He was a member of Springfield Baptist Church.

Mr. Buckhalter is survived by his wife, Mary Buckhalter of Jakin; one son, Neil (Debbie) Buckhalter of Donalsonville; one daughter, Lynn (Bo) Bland of Dothan; three grandchildren, Skyler (Kendall) Suggs of Macon, Shanna Suggs of Savannah, and Taylor Shahin of Ocean Springs, MS; one brother, Phillip (Faye) Buckhalter of Jakin, two sisters, Lorraine Cook of Albany and Janice Bradshaw of Monroe, GA; several nieces and nephews; and special friend and caregiver, Ricky Coleman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Durell and Jewell Regan Buckhalter and one brother, Wayne Buckhalter.

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Sally Merle Grimes Delaney 94

Mrs. Sally Delaney died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Miller County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. She will be buried at Mothers Home Cemetery.

Mrs. Delaney was a former beautician and member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son, Douglas Delaney, Jr.; three grandchildren, Erin Delaney Smith, Shannon Delaney, and Melissa Delaney; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Delaney Smith, and Sophia Smith. Mrs. Delaney was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Delaney, Sr., parents, Doc and Alma Middleton Grimes; two brothers, and five sisters.

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Addie Don Chandler
1950-2021

A. Don Chandler died at home on October 5, 2021, in the arms of his beloved, “Pretty Wife, Miss Kay”, as he so often referred to her in life. Mr. Chandler will be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Born March 16, 1950, Don grew up in the SWGA area, and was educated in the public schools in Seminole and Miller Counties. After graduating from Miller County High School, Class of 1968, Don was drafted to military service for his country. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged following a tour of duty in Vietnam. On the G.I.Bill Don attended and was graduated in 1977 from Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia.

Mr. Chandler was employed by the State of Georgia, Department of Probation Corrections until his retirement in 2004. After his retirement, along side his wife, Kay, they were active in volunteer efforts within this community.

Don was an adept “people person”. He loved serving his fellow man. A good deed, assisting anyone in need was his highlight in any given day. Service is what put that infectious smile on his face along with his “Hey Buddy” greeting.

Don loved life, as he lived it to the fullest for 71 years. Don Chandler was a genuinely good man.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Colquitt United Methodist Church or the Colquitt/Miller County Arts Council or Swamp Gravy.

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Geraldine Diane Burke 75

Mrs. Geraldine Diane Burke of Colquitt died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Union Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Scott Messer officiating.

Mrs. Burke was a machine operator at John B. Sanfilippo & Son in Bainbridge, Georgia, and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one son, Ralph Michael Burke of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Elaine B. (Charlie) McCann of Bainbridge, GA; two grandchildren, Travis (Sierra) McCann and Madison Diane McCann; one great grandson, Layton James McCann; one sister, Jean Melton of Sopchoppy, FL; two brothers, Winford Harden of Colquitt, GA, and Clyde Harden of Doerun, GA; and a special loved friend, Debra Jones of Colquitt, GA.

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Robert Ladonne Merritt, III 52

Robert Ladonne Merritt III, 52, of Panama City Beach Florida went to be with the Lord on September 19 2021. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, at the First Baptist Church Chapel of Colquitt, Georgia. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:oo PM est with service to follow. Mr. Jeffery West will be officiating.

Ladonne was born on July 14, 1969, in Bainbridge, Georgia. He graduated from Miller County High School and went on to graduate from Florida State University. He owned and operated a successful construction company for the past 30 years. He also had a love for family farming.

Ladonne is survived by his daughters Hattie Merritt & Alexis Porte. He is also survived by family and friends that loved him dearly. Ladonne was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Merritt, Jr.; and his grandparents, Robert L. and Merle Merritt, Sr.

Family is grateful to the hospital staff at Bay Medical Sacred Heart for their compassion during this difficult time.

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Jason Neal Lovering 51

Mr. Jason Neal Lovering of Donalsonville died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Patrick Cofty, Russ Allen, Cleve Roland, Andy Stewart, Benji Holt, and Cory Thomas serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Lovering worked for NAPA Auto Parts and was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his fiancee, Lisa Reynolds of Donalsonville; his father, David Lovering of Colquitt; his mother, Lyndia Lovering of Bainbridge; and one sister, Amanda (Glen) Sheffield Jr. of Colquitt.

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Warrena Elias Whitaker 77

Mr. Warrena Whitaker died Friday, September 10, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rollin Rathel officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with W L Widner, Loren Rathel, Logan Hornsby, Brandon Draper, Charles Widner and James Barefield serving as active Pallbearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Whitaker was a retired electrician with Amoco Fabrics and worked many years at Miller Electric Co. in Colquitt.

He is survived by four sisters, Joan Rathel of Iron City, Shirley LLoyd of Dublin, GA, Pam Hurst of Colquitt and Betty Dean of Douglas, GA; one brother, Jimmy Whitaker; and several nieces and nephews.

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Wendy Karen Cook 52

Mrs. Wendy Karen Cook of Colquitt died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chad Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Tim Johnson, Rod Bryan, Daniel Roland, Tim Roland, Josh Roland, and Rodney Bryan serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cook was a homemaker and member of Colquitt First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Marion LaDon Cook of Colquitt; two sons, Dewayne Jeffery Cook and Elijah Paul Cook, both of Colquitt; mother, Greta Roland of Colquitt; granddaughter, Annaleigh Faith Cook of Colquitt; and one brother, Tim (Jeri) Roland of Colquitt. She was preceded in death by her father, Ishmond Roland; and one daughter, Kayla Cook.

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Dustin Arthur Hancock 42

Mr. Dustin Hancock of Colquitt died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Miller County Hospital. He will be cremated. No service is planned at this time.

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Alice Ruth Taylor Tully 85

Mrs. Ruth Tully of Colquitt died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at the Graveside, Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Jean Watson officiating.

Mrs. Tully was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Tully of Colquitt, GA; one son, Bubba Tully of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Belinda (Gary) Combs of Union Springs, AL; three grandchildren, Tully (Gralyn) Barto, Jay Tully, and Ryan Gainous; four great grandchildren, Austen Barto, Ella Grace Barto, Anna Paige Tully, and Jay Cobb Tully; and several nieces and nephews.

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Bruce E. Kimbrel 54

Rev. Bruce E. Kimbrel of Colquitt went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Albany, GA. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Parrish and Rev. William Smith officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church.

Rev. Kimbrel was the Pastor at Patmos Free Will Baptist Church. Bruce dedicated his life in service to his Savior, Jesus Christ. Ordained as a Free Will Baptist minister, Bruce pastored churches in Tennessee, and in North and South Carolina. Serving as both a minister of music and lead pastor, Bruce was known as an accomplished musician and vocalist and as a passionate preacher of the Gospel. He also served the Free Will Baptist denomination in several positions on the district and state levels. His love for his family and his beloved Georgia Bulldogs was only exceeded by his love for Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Jill G. Kimbrel; two daughters, Kayla (J.D.) Newland and Elizabeth Kimbrel; children by marriage, two sons, John Michael Raborn and Hunter Raborn, and one daughter, Katie Raborn; his mother, Shirley Kimbrel; mother-in-law, Linda Carroll; one sister, Leigh Ann (Tommy) Walton; nephew, Wil Walton; brother-in-law, John (Tracy) Gilliland; father-in-law, Edward O'Neal; sister-in-law, Jennifer O'Neal; several aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal O'Neal Kimbrel; father, Edward Kimbrel, and mother-in-law, Gloria Jean O'Neal.

In Lieu of flowers, family has requested that gifts be made to the "Elizabeth Kimbrel Trust" C/O Georgia State Association of Free Will Baptist, at P.O. Box 507, Colquitt, GA 39837.

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Richard Monroe Cook 79

Mr. Richard Monroe Cook of Colquitt died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Cooper and Rev. Mark Worsley officiating. Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery with Danny Nunnery, Don Clark, Richard Myers, Ronald Whitaker, Tommy Clines, Mike Wells, Jerry Houston, and Oliver Heard serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Buddy Osburn, Jeff Atkinson, Sam Cobb, Gordon Richardson, Seth Wood, and Kevin Jackson. Visitation will be Monday, August 30, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Cook was a Papermaker spending the majority of his career at the Cedar Springs Paper Mill. He retired from AstenJohnson as a sales/service representative and was a member of Couch Pit University, an honorary papermaker’s society. He was an avid golfer and a huge Georgia Bulldog fan. Mr. Cook was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Colquitt, GA.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Cook of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Dennis (Vicki) Cook of Tallahassee, FL, and Ricky (Kelly) Cook of LaGrange, GA; one daughter, Tammy (Mitch) Vann of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Payne Cook, Cole Vann, Connor (Bo) Mock, Camryn Vann, Caroline Cook, and Trey Cook; one sister, Irene Bush of Blakely, GA; and one brother, Gene Cook of Donalsonville, GA. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his parents, J.S. and Sarah Oliver Cook, and two brothers, Don Cook and Larry Cook

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Danny Dock Davis Sr. 64

Mr. Danny Davis Sr. of Newton died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemeter with Rev. Chad Cooper officiating.

Mr. Davis worked as an electrician at Birdsong Peanut Company.

He is survived by two sons, Danny (Sarah) Davis Jr. of Colquitt and Garrett Davis of Donalsonville; one daughter, Rebecca Renee Norris of Colquitt; six grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Davis of Baker County and Joe Davis of Colquitt; and two sisters, Gwen Long of Fayeteville, NC and Joyce Dunn of Albany.

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Muriel June Thompson 75

Mrs. Muriel June Thompson of Arlington, GA died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, a her residence. She will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Thompson was retired from the U.S. Post Office.

She is survived by her husband, Barry Thompson of Arlington; one son, Christopher Shepard of Aurora, Colorado; one daughter, Dana (Alan) Skalla of Albany; and two grandchildren, Katlyn and Steven Mullins.

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Franklin Leroy Aycock 66

Franklin Leroy Aycock, of Ft. White, Florida, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 at Colquitt Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Kent Barwick will officiate. Full military honors will be given at the end of the service.

Frankie, as he was affectionately known by, is survived by his wife, Jill; son, Lee Aycock; granddaughter, Belle English; mother, Polly Aycock, sister, Martha Widner, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. J. David Aycock, Sr., his sister, Joy Foushi, and his brother, Rev. James D. Aycock, Jr.

Frankie was born on January 3, 1955 in Toombs County Georgia. He was a military veteran serving the US Army from 1986 thru 1996. He attended and graduated from Miller County High School, class of 1973. After high school, he attended South Georgia Technical College in Americus and earned a degree in mechanics. Frankie spent years 30+ years as a CDL driver, both with companies and as an owner operator. He loved his country, was a true Patriot, loved to ride and work on motorcycles, loved his cats and dogs, especially Bear his red pit dog. Always full of life, he loved to joke and have a good time. He was a great husband, son, brother, father, and friend. Frankie was the type of person who would give the shirt off his back if he knew you were in need. Frankie was a life member of the NRA. He will be missed greatly by his friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to your favorite animal welfare charity.

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Faye Elaine Hallett 72

Mrs. Faye Elaine Hallett of Colquitt died Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 11:00 AM at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Hoyt Donley officiating.

Mrs. Hallett was retired from Miller County Hospital as a nursing assistant.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Hallett of Colquitt; two sons, Timothy (Ivy) Morrisett of Fayetteville, NC and Emory (Melissa Sapp) Morrisett of Colquitt; three grandchildren, Daisyann Morrisett, Danyelle Sapp and Heather Sapp; and two great grandchildren, Emma Ann Givens and Brantley Pearson. Mrs. Hallett was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lorelle Shiver; four brothers, John Shiver, Romie Shiver, Jack Shiver and Turner Shiver; and two sisters, Faustine Cook and Lucy Phillips.

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Elizabeth Lee Payne 37

Mrs. Elizabeth Payne of Colquitt died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Donalsonville Hospital. A private family service will be held.

Elizabeth graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2002. She worked as a ward clerk at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital, a ParaPro at Jones Wheat and Potter Street Schools, a pharmacy tech at Miller County Hospital and Grow Drugs, and was currently a insurance tracer at Donalsonville Hospital. She loved spending time with her husband and children. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping, and the beach.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Payne of Colquitt, GA; three children, Stephen Payne Jr., Jenita R. Payne, and Eli J. Payne all of Colquitt, GA; mother and step father, Brenda and Randy Johnson of Bainbridge, GA; Aunt, Glenda McCalvin of Tallahassee, FL; cousins, Becky and Dana McCalvin of Tallahassee, FL; Parents-in-law, Kim and Debra Cleveland of Colquitt, GA; and brother and sister-in-law, Blake and Amanda Kirkland of Dothan, AL. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, Norman Braswell and grandmother, Joyce Wade.

In lieu of any flowwers please make donations to FosterCares.org.

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Viola Wynette Weaver 93

Ms. Wynette Everson Weaver of Colquitt passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 , at Calhoun Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rollin Rathel officiating.

Ms. Weaver, born August 9, 1928, was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Clay) Roland of Donalsonville; her sister, Eunice Everson of Colquitt; three grandchildren, Jared (Lauren) Lovering, Heather (Beau) Harrell, and Jonas (Michelle) Lovering; and four great grandchildren, Brycen Curles, Brianna Lovering, Teghyn Curles, and Paxtyn Curles. Ms. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie "Buddy" Weaver; former husband, Ralph "Sonnyman" Phillips; her parents, JB and Alice Everson; and two sisters, Mildred (Pete) Funderburke and Jeannine Heard.

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Jeffrey Weyman Roland 56

Mr. Jeffrey Weyman Roland of Colquitt died Monday, August 9, 2021, at Lifebrite Community Hospital. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating.

Mr. Roland worked as the Plant Manager at Damascus Peanut Company in Damascus, GA. He was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Roland is survived by his life partner, Carol Hampton of Blakely; two sons, Joshua W. (Valerie) Roland of Calera, AL, and Jeffery (Sarah) Roland of Colquitt; one daughter, Lesley (Jason) Abney of Colquitt; the mother of his children, Jennifer Roland of Colquitt; parents, Billy and Jane Roland of Colquitt; nine grandchildren, Harley Shiver, Braylen Roland, J T Shiver, Alex Roland, Chase Roland, Jacie Roland, Brady Roland, Jacob (Kelli) Abney, and Chayla Abney; two great grandchildren, Ember Wilburn and Naomi Abney; one brother, Steven (Angie) Roland of Glenville, GA; one stepson, Trent Moore of Blakely; one stepdaughter, Sloane (Charlie) Gancerez of Blakely; and three step grandchildren, Tanner Gancerez, Addie Gancerez, and Skylar Gancerez.

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Marty Lynn Barfield 52

Mr. Marty Barfield of Arlington died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence. He will be cremated.

Mr. Barfield was a retired roofer.

He is survived by his wife, April Silcox of Arlington; two sons, Jeremy Silcox and Bobby Barfield, both of Arlington; one sister, Sheila Barfield of Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Barfield was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Lenora Killingsworth Barfield.

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