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. In1991, 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.

 ATTENTION

Effective February 1, 2019, there will no longer be anyone in the business office everyday except during funerals.  If you need to come by for any reason just call the funeral home  at (229-758-3571) and we will be glad to set up a time to meet you there. We will still be answering the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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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Walter Julian Mann   71

     Mr. Julian Mann of Albany died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence. Graveside Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Colquitt City Cemetery, with Rev. Cory Thomas and Billy Kimbrel officiating. Pall Bearers will be Jason Mann, Chris Nichols, Michael Chesnut, Kevin Rentz, Hudson Vallandingham and Fuller Vallandingham. The family is receiving visitors at his daughter and son in law's residence, Amanda and Chris Nichols, 170 Pointer Drive, Leesburg, GA 31763.

     Mr. Mann was of the baptist faith and retired from Stewart Candy Company as a Consultant.

     He is survived by his wife, Cindy Mann of Albany, GA; one son, Jason (Marsha Lightfoot) Mann of Sheridon, WY; one daughter, Amanda Mann (Chris) Nichols of Leesburg, GA; four grandchildren, Fuller Vallandingham, Hudson Vallandingham, Chloe Nichols and Reagan Mann; one brother, Joe (Joyce) Mann of Spokane, WA; and several nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wilson Hospice House, or St. Jude Children's Hospital.

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Harrell Edward Cobb     86

     Mr. Harrell Edward Cobb of Colquitt died Friday, January 15, 2021, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 1 to 2 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home with Graveside Funeral Services to follow at Friendship Cemetery in Donalsonville, GA, with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Pall bearers will be Alec Cobb, Tyner Cobb, Joshua Tabb, Stohne Cobb, Landin Cobb, and Case Cobb.

     Mr. Cobb was of the baptist faith and was a farmer.

     He is survived by his wife, Rejoyna Cobb of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Eddie (Paula) Cobb of Colquitt, GA, and Michael (Jennifer) Cobb of Colquitt, GA; three daughters, Rhonda (Paul) Tabb of Colquitt, GA, Lisa (Gil) Kelley of Donalsonville, GA, and Gina (Justin) Carr of Warner Robins, GA; 15 grandchildren, Danielle Grow Phillips, Tyner Cobb, Courtney Fowler, Joshua Tabb, Alec Cobb, Michlynn Warren, Logan Cobb, Stohne Cobb, Landin Cobb, Case Cobb, Steele Cobb, Bella Cobb, Abbie Carr, Adalynn Carr, and Adley Kate Carr; seven great grandchildren, Sabella Phillips, Greyson Tabb, Avery Tabb, Emma Fowler, Hank Fowler, Rhett Cobb, and Zeke Warren. Mr. Cobb was preceded in death by his parents, Cappie C. and Florrie Barber Cobb, and one brother, Allen Cobb.

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John Donald Mock     84

     Mr. John Donald "Don" Mock of Colquitt died Friday, January 15, 2021, at his residence.  Graveside funeral services will be Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM at New Salem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Larry Powell officiating. Pall bearers will be Jerald Mock, Jarrott Mock, Bo Mock, Karl Pritzl, Tommy Malone, and James Phillips.

     Mr. Mock was of the baptist faith and was a farmer.

     He is survived by his wife, Sue Mock of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Lori (Tony) Tabb of Colquitt, GA, and Lynn (Brian) Massey of Dawson, GA; four grandchildren, Megan (Jeremy) Holley, Mallory (Danny) Doster, Baylee Sumner, and Caitlin Cochran; two great grandchildren, Brantley Holley and Braxton Sumner; one brother, Jerry (Trellis) Mock of Colquitt, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Mr. Mock was preceded in death by his parents, John Dick and Clara Lee Newberry Mock, and one sister, Calista Pritzl.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kindred Hospice at 432 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819, or New Salem Free Will Baptist Church at 73 New Salem Church Road, Colquitt, GA 39837.

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Venecia Ann "Cooter" Everson Taylor     82

     Ms. Venecia Ann Everson Taylor of Leesburg died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Phoebe North in Albany, GA. A private family graveside service was held Friday, January 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery. Family visitation was from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Lakeside Baptist Church in Albany with Rev. Andrew Kornegay officiating. Internment at Colquitt City Cemetery.

     Ms. Taylor was an active member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she served as an Outreach Leader and Sunday School Directory Secretary for the Rose Moore Sunday School Class where she was fondly referred to as "Sunshine". Her duties included following up with Sunday school members who missed Sunday school and maintaining updated current information of the Sunday School directory. She retired from a thirty year career in human resources from AT&T (formally known as BellSouth), where she achieved multiple promotions throughout her career.

     Ms. Taylor is survived by one son, Kevin Taylor of Spartanburg, SC; two grandchildren, Dylan Jase Taylor and Samantha Grace Taylor; one brother, Hermis "Bo" Everson of Colquitt, GA; and one sister, Eleanor Wood of Lake City, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Letha Inez Hobby Everson; six brothers, Murray Lee Everson, Oreon Everson, Morris Everson, A.J. Everson, Ruel Everson and Hubert "Frog" Everson; and one sister, Doris Everson Nesbitt.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hasan Shriners Temple at 1822 Palmyra Rd., Albany, GA 31701.

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Carolyn Sara Cooper     90

     Mrs. Carolyn Sara Cooper of Colquitt died Monday, January 11, 2021, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Flat Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas and Rev. Scott Stanfill officiating. A private family only committal will follow at Flat Creek Cemetery with Joel Alday, John Wiliams Sr., Johnn Williams Jr., Trey Long and John Godwin serving as pall bearers.

     Mrs. Cooper was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church and a homemaker.

     Mrs. Cooper is survived by one daughter, Jane (Vic) Hill of Colquitt, GA; one granddaughter, Victoria Hill of Bainbridge, GA; several cousins, including Sammie Davis Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Cooper; parents, Carl Franklin Davis and and Ada Mae Williams; one sister, Sis Cook; and one brother, Hunter Davis.

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Ronald Kenneth Vann     78

     Mr. Ronald Vann of Colquitt died Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Miller County Hospital.  Graveside services will be Monday, January 11, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Active pall bearers will be Jeff Adkinson, Andy Spooner, Bo Mock, Garrett Vann, Reese Vann, and Cole Vann. Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2021, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Vann was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church and a farmer. He was a member of the Walter C. Dancer Lodge #115 and the Albany Hasan Temple.

     Mr. Vann is survived by his wife, Teresa Vann of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Wesley (Andrea) Vann of Colquitt, GA, and Kenneth Mitchell (Tammy) Vann of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Brandi (Matt) Woods of Colquitt, GA; seven grandchildren, Garrett Vann, Reese Vann, Kate Vann, Cole Vann, Connor (Bo) Mock, Camryn Vann, and Myron Woods; and three brothers, Wayne (Ann) Vann of Colquitt, GA, Terry (Alice) Vann of Gainseville, GA, and Allen (Judy) Vann of Colquitt, GA.  He was preceded in death by one daughter, Rhonda Vann; and his parents, Robert Lloyd and Eva Brown Vann.

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Cecil Lamar Gordon     94

      Mr. Cecil Lamar Gordon of Colquitt died Friday, January 8, 2021, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, January 11, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield officiating. Interment following at Colquitt City Cemetery with Todd Worsley, Gabe Worsley, Kevin Middleton, Chris Middleton, James Gordon, Jr., and Damian Drake serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:oo PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Gordon was a member of South Mt. Zion Church of God and a Correctional Officer for Lee County Prison.

     He is survived by two daughters, Linda (Henry) Worsley of Colquitt, GA; and Beverly Middleton of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Todd (Lisa) Worsley, Chris Middleton and Kevin Middleton; and one great grandchild, Gabe Worsley. Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, Freddie Batson Gordon; one son-in-law, Fred Middleton; one grandson, Sheriff Scott Worsley; one great grand daughter, Ansley Worsley; his parents, Robert and Lanie Gordon; and numerous brothers and sisters.

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Bud Carson Temples, Sr.     78

     Mr. Bud Carson Temples, Sr. of Damascus died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Miller Nursing Home.  Graveside services will be Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Cross Road Cemetery in Damascus at 2:00 PM with Rev. Charles Bostick officiating.

     Mr. Temples was a member of Solid Rock Church in Bainbridge, GA and was a semi truck driver for Southern Ag.

     He is survived by three sons, Bud (Jessica) Temples, Jr. of Damascus, GA; Charles (Melinda) Smith of Donalsonville, GA, and Gerard (Jessica) Roach of Bainbridge, GA; three daughters, Lana (Michael) McArdle of Blakely, GA, Teresa Phillips (Johnny) of Donalsonville, GA, and Vanessa Casey of Pelham, GA; 22 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph (Elizabeth) Temples of Damascus, GA, and Ronald (Nan) Temples of Putney, GA; two sisters, Ellen Fain of Damascus, GA, and Carolyn Roberts of Albany, GA, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Mr. Temples was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Lilla Frances Golden Temples; two brothers, Donald Temples and Omar Temples; and one sister, Esther Brown.

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Bruce Willard McCormick     74

     Mr. Bruce McCormick of Blakely died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Southeast HealthCare. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Springfield Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Johns and Rev. Johnny Roberts officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow at Bethel Cemetery with Don Hand, Arthur Brackin, Jerry Harrell, Jerry Houston, Hunter Evans, and Phil Buckhalter serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, January 2, 2021, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Springfield Baptist Church.

     Mr. McCormick was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion #157. Mr. McCormick was a welder with Georgia Pacific.

     He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Kay McCormick of Blakely, GA; one son, Randy (Sherry) McCormick of Dover, DE; one daughter, Angie (Gary) Leddon of Dawson, GA; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two brothers, William (Sixta) McCormick of Hahira, GA, and Robert McCormick of NC.  Mr. McCormick was preceded in death by one daughter, Lori McCormick; his parents, Joseph Willard and Flora Virginia Alvarez McCormick; and one brother, Richard McCormick.

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Felix Marlin Kimbrel     84

     Mr. Marlin Kimbrel of Colquitt died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his residence.  Graveside funeral services will be Sunday, January 3, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Donley Cemetery with Rev. Jean Watson officiating.

     Mr. Kimbrel was of the baptist faith. He was a farmer and truck driver for Southern Ag where he was known as "School Boy" by all his trucking family.

     He is survived by his wife, Georgia Kimbrel of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Felix Kimbrel of Colquitt, GA, and Larry (Rita) Kimbrel of Cordele, GA; three daughters, Cindy Anderson of Albany, GA, Marla (Mike Flynn) Jones of Mobile, AL, and Lynn (Roy) Johnson of Donalsonville, GA; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Mr. Kimbrel was preceded in death by one son, Alan Kimbrel; his parents, Felix Edward and Dolly Haire Kimbrel; and one brother, Edward Kimbrel.

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Claudia Fran Helms Probert     80

     Mrs. Fran Probert of Bainbridge, formerly of Colquitt, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday, December 28, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Graton Helms officiating.  Visitation will be Monday, December 28, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Probert was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a beautician for 30 years.

     She is survived by two sons, Michael (Pauline) Probert of Bainbridge, GA, and Allen (Dana) Probert of Wicksburg, AL; three grandchildren, Bradley Probert, Brian Probert, and Meghan Phillips; two great grandchildren, Harper Harrison and Marylyn Harrison; two brothers, Rev. Graton (Dorothy) Helms of Eastman, GA, and Dale (Kaye) Helms of Cairo, GA; and two sisters, Phyllis Reagan of Bainbridge, GA, and Gail Howard of Havana, FL.  Mrs. Probert was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Michael Probert; parents, Howard Cecil and Audrey Lee Kelly Helms; and one brother, Lamar Helms.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local animal shelter.

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Lynford Orren Cook   81

     Mr. Lynford Cook of Crawfordville, FL, formerly of Colquitt, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 2:00 PM Graveside at Cook's Cemetery with Rev. Christy Bandy and Rev. Jean Watson officiating. Pall bearers will be Matthew Cook, Joshua Cook, Eddie Roberts, Randy Brown, Charlie Cook, and David Hinson. Jerry Sheffield will be an honorary pall bearer. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 22, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Cook's Union Methodist Church.  

     Mr. Cook was a member of Wakulla United Methodist Church in Crawfordville, FL. He was a 1961 graduate of Valdosta State College with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, a 1981 graduate of LSU School of Banking of the South, and retired as President of Ogeechee Valley Bank.

     He is survived by one son, Tim (Christy) Cook of Crawfordville. Fl; one daughter, Yolanda Cook of Bainbridge, GA; two grandchildren, Matthew Cook and Joshua Cook; one sister, Margie Brown of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Larry Cook of Colquitt, GA; the mother of his children, Yvonne Cook of Bainbridge, GA; and his lady friend, Ruby Carroll. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Mixon Cook; his parents, Cecil and Alphia Newberry Cook; one brother, Ray Cook; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Brown.

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Garland Foy Roberts     94

     Mr. Garland Foy Roberts of Colquitt died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services with military honors will be Monday, December 21, 2020, at 12:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.  Visitation will be Monday, December 21, 2020, from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Roberts retired from the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion, the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Sons of the Confederacy.

     He is survived by two sons, David Michael (Teresa) Roberts of Colquitt, GA, and Charles Edward (Carrie) Roberts of Fort White, FL; one granddaughter, Janelle (Charles) English; and two great grandchildren, Charles (Chipper) English and Nicholas "Nicky" English.  Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Lee Roberts; one son, James Thomas Roberts; one grandson, David Marshall Roberts; and his parents, Jim and Ida Lee Middleton Roberts.

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Tobey Garland Cook   52

     Mr.  Tobey Cook of Port St Joe, Florida, formerly of Colquitt, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL.  Funeral services will be Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 3:00 PM at Cook's Union Methodist Church with  Rev. Billy Mills officiating. Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, December 13, 2020, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Cook's Union Methodist Church.

     Mr. Cook was a truck driver and member of Cook's Union Methodist Church.

     He is survived by his wife, Christie Cook of Port St. Joe, FL; four sons, Josh (Casey) Cook of Donalsonville, GA, Christopher Griffin of Colquitt, GA, Marshall Sapp of Port St. Joe, FL, and Cade Griffin of Port St. Joe, FL;  one daughter, Hanna Singletary of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Rylan Cook, Landyn Cook, and Hudson Burnett;  father, Larry Cook of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Alan (Janice) Cook of Doerun, GA; and one sister, Marsha (Dennis) Dollar of Bainbridge, GA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Enfinger Wells; step father, Leroy Wells; maternal grandparents, Fred and Alphie King Enfinger; and paternal grandparents, J.S. and Sarah Oliver Cook.

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Theresa Gwen Tyner     56

     Mrs. Theresa Gwen Tyner of Donalsonville died Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at her residence.

     Mrs. Tyner was of the baptist faith. She was a graduate of Early County High School, the Jinks School of Nursing and was a nurse at Miller County Hospital. She loved her sweet dog, Jake, fishing, spoiling her nieces and nephews, and cherished her friends.

     Mrs. Tyner is survived by her husband of 36 years, Stan Tyner of Donalsonville, GA; one sister, Cindy (David) Weaver of Blakely, GA; one brother, Les (Sheryl) Phillips of Donalsonville, GA; one brother-in-law, Bob Bass of Tallahassee, FL; one sister-in-law, Rita Glass of Colquitt, GA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Leslie Nicole Tyner; one son, Tad Tyner; her parents, L Z and Evelyn Simpson Phillips; and one sister, Jane Bass.

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Mickael Dewayne Sanders     54

     Mr. Mickael Dewayne Sanders of Colquitt died Monday, December 7, 2020, at his residence.  A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, December 11, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Josey officiating.

     Mr. Sanders was a building contractor and owner of MDS Construction.

     He is survived by seven sons, Mickael Shane Sanders of Bainbridge, GA, Alan Mickael Sherburn of St. Petersburg, FL, Christopher Slade of Bainbridge, GA, Dewayne Sanders of Madison, FL, Joshua Slade of Bainbridge, GA, Timothy J. Salter of Dothan, AL, and Tristan Sanders of Atlanta, GA; five daughters, Deanna Buckins of Whigham, GA, Charity Sanders of Colquitt, GA, Chasity Sanders of Dalton, GA, Molly Diane Salter of Dothan, AL, and Trinity Sanders of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren; mother, Nina Sanders of Bainbridge, GA; one sister, Nysia Breeden of Bainbridge, GA; two brothers, Lynwood Sanders of Prattville, AL, and Clarence Eugene Sanders of Bainbridge, GA; and his beloved fur babies, Sweet Pea and Coco.

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Ladonna Jean Carter Musgrove     66

     Mrs. Ladonna Carter Musgrove of Colquitt died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Mrs. Musgrove was a personal sitter.

     She is survived by her husband, John "Bo" Musgrove of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Robby (Katina) Carter, Jr., of Colquitt, GA, and Chris Carter of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Angie (Jack) Bailey of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Alaya Bailey, Tabitha Bailey, Jack Mercer Bailey, Ben Bailey, William Casey Carter, and Kasey (Chris) Ervin and one great grandchild, Kylie Ervin.  Mrs. Musgrove was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Strickland Godwin, and one sister, Susan Godwin.

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Jimmy Ray East

Retired Educator

Jimmy Ray East, 74, of Colquitt died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at 3:00 pm. at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Cooper officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service, at 2:00 pm.  Masks will be required for the service and visitation.  Interment will follow at the Colquitt City Cemetery with Ben Clenney, Joe Cook, Ty Godfrey, Jason Houston, Bill Spooner, and Marty Kelley serving as pallbearers. 

Mr. East was born in Manchester, Georgia on March 25, 1946, to the late Jennings Felix East, Sr. and Loyce Twilley East.  Mr. East  began his career in education in Americus, Georgia before moving to Colquitt, where he served as Vocational Supervisor for Miller County High School for 25 years before his retirement in 2004.  He was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church, where he was ordained as a deacon, and was involved in many community and professional organizations, including the American Legion, Lions Club, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Georgia Retired Educators, and Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. East actively volunteered and contributed many hours in support of agriculture, agricultural education, and the FFA.  He was instrumental in organizing the Miller County FFA Alumni.  In addition to serving on the Executive Council of the Miller County FFA Alumni, he served as President of the Georgia FFA Alumni and received numerous awards, including the Georgia Outstanding Alumni Member, National Alumni Achievement Award, and National Legion of Merit Citations. Mr. East also received honorary FFA degrees at the local, state, and national levels.  Through his leadership with the FFA alumni, he formed friendships across the nation and touched the hearts of many young FFA members across Georgia.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Sandra Everson East; one son, Jason East and wife Whitney of Rome, Georgia; one daughter, Erin East of Atlanta, Georgia; two grandchildren, Gavin and Harrison East of Rome, Georgia; one brother, Felix East, Jr., of Valley, Alabama; three sisters, Mary George and husband Sonny Hay of Anchorage, Alaska, Doris Ragsdale of McDonough, Georgia, and Lynda and husband Henry Woodall of Woodland, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Colquitt First Baptist Church Chapel Restoration Fund, 351 East Pine Street, Colquitt, GA 39837 or The Georgia FFA Foundation, PO Box 237, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

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Fred Reynolds, Jr.

December 5, 1952 – November 25, 2020

      Fred Reynolds, Jr., 67, of Colquitt, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  Funeral services will be Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Andy Merritt officiating.  Interment will be at Gordon Cemetery by his parents.

Fred Reynolds, Jr., affectionately known as Junior by his family and friends, came into this world in Early County on December 5, 1952, to the late Fred, Sr., and Hattie Mae (Widner) Reynolds. He grew up in the Damascus area and graduated Early County High School Class of 1970.

The earlier part of his adult life was spent in the Albany and Cordele area where he worked with Good Year and Marvair Heating & Air Conditioning. Around 2000, Junior moved back to the Early County and Miller County area, where he lived until departing this world on November 25, 2020, at the age of 67.

Junior loved all things Georgia, especially Georgia Football and the Atlanta Braves, and racing.

He never married or had any children, but he had a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who he spent much time with on weekends when visiting with them and his brothers.

Fred Reynolds, Jr. was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Mae (Widner) Reynolds, and his father, Fred Reynolds, Sr.

He is survived by his brothers, Jimmy Reynolds (Cathy) of Century, Fla., Sidney Reynolds (Debra) of Colquitt, and Tony Reynolds of Donalsonville, and his nephews and nieces, Tony Reynolds, Jr., Jessica Reynolds Newberry, Kara Williams, Cameron Williams, LeAnna Reynolds, Matthew Reynolds, Laura Reynolds, Lisa Reynolds, Susanne Reynolds and Alexandria Reynolds.



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Alice Ellen Thomas Lunsford     81

     Mrs. Alice Lunsford of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Colquitt, died at her residence Thursday, November 19, 2020. A private graveside service will be held Monday, November 23, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating.

     Alice was born on August 4, 1939, in Donalsonville, GA, grew up in the Enterprise community. She attended Miller County High School where she met H. Ray Lunsford of the Boykin community and they were married in 1956. After high school the couple moved to Ft. Lauderdale but Mrs. Lunsford came "home" to Miller County for the birth of both her boys. Her life was dedicated to her family, raising her two boys and church. In 1985 with her boys grown and on their own she became co-owner of Newman Lunsford Inc. in Oakland Park and very active in West Lauderdale Baptist Church. She loved to play golf and spend time with her family and friends. She was a kind and loving person and will be missed by all that knew her.

     Mrs. Lunsford is survived by her son, H. Scott (Darcie) Lunsford of Delray Beach and her daughter-in-law Mary Anne Lunsford of Oakland Park; five grandchildren; Alyson (James) Eckler of Scranton, PA, Elaine (Jesse) Kuhn of Lebanon, NH, H. Charles Lunsford of Delray Beach, FL, and Elizabeth and Rebecca Lunsford of Oakland Park; three great-grandchildren, Morris Ray Eckler and Luna Rae and Owen Arthur Kuhn. Mrs. Lunsford was predeceased by her parents, Melvin C. and Wilma Bracewell Thomas, her only sibling Nell Thomas Moore, her husband of 44 years, H. Ray Lunsford, and her son Mark A. Lunsford.

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Gerald Lamar Cook     74

     Mr. Gerald Lamar Cook of Colquitt died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Sunday, November 22, 2020, at 3:00 PM at Eldorendo Baptist Church with Rev. Mitch Royals and Rev. Stanley Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Steve Miller, Glen Sheffield, Wayne Melton, Johnny Skipper, Jess Cook, and Johnny Cook serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Sunday, November 22, 2020, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Eldorendo Baptist Church.

     Mr. Cook was a member of Eldorendo Baptist Church and retired from Pepsi Cola.

     He is survived by his wife, Jerrie Maddox Cook of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Melissa "Lisa" (Otis) Brock of Bainbridge, GA, and Karen (Luke) Cook of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Levi) Gay, Lee (Ashley) Brock, Casey Brock, Megan Brock, Phillip Cook, and Todd Cook; five great grandchildren, Kayden Cook, Liam Gay, Sawyer Gay, Adaline Brock, and Alivia Brock; and his caregiver, Angie Morgan.  Mr. Cook was preceded in death by one daughter, Dawn Pickren; his parents, Lige and Annie Ola West Cook; four brothers; and one sister.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Kindred Home Health and Kindred Hospice at 432 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819.

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Alaric Gabriel Halstead    

     Alaric Gabriel Halstead, age 7 weeks and 4 days, died Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the Medical Center of Navicent Health in Macon, GA. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 13, 2020, at 3:00 PM at Boykin Church of God Cemetery with Rev. Bryan Gerstel officiating.

     He is survived by his parents, Lori Williams and Richard Lucas Halstead of Colquitt, GA; two sisters, Serenity Tesla Haire and Alexandria Rayne Haire of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Marek Emrys Halstead of Colquitt, GA; maternal grandparents, Angie Williams and Ricky Deese of Colquitt, GA; paternal grandparents, Ron and Cindy Howard of Albany, GA; and maternal great grandmother, Betty Josey of Colquitt, GA.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Max Williams and his paternal grandfather, Ricky Halstead.

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