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 .

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India Pauline "Polly" Lofton     101

    Mrs. India Pauline "Polly" Lofton of Colquitt died Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 24, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Sizemore and Rev. Rebecca Duke-Barton offociating. Visitation will be Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 1:00-2:00 PM at the Colquitt United Methodist Church Social Hall. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Bill Stuart, John Hanington, Pete Miller, Billy Ingram, Robert Houston, Walter Wilson, and Carter Crawford serving as active pall bearers.

     Mrs. Polly retired as deputy clerk of court of Miller County. She was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church for over 70 years where she was a member of the Kate Wilkin Sunday School Class. Polly was an active traveler who explored nearly every state in America and much of Europe. She enjoyed family gatherings and celebrated her 100th birthday with over two hundred guests.  She was a voracious reader and enjoyed discussing politics and world events with everyone.

     She is survived by one daughter, India Taylor of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Lana (Bill) Stuart of Buford, GA, Paula (John) Hanington of Sasser, GA, and Marcie (Pete) Miller of Bainbridge, GA;  four great granddaughters; two great-great grandchildren; and three sisters, Margaret Crawford of Sylvania, GA, Elanor Wilson of Decatur, GA, and Marcelle Houston of Blakely, GA.  Mrs. Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lofton.

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Robert Lee "Buddy" Williams, Sr.     70

     Mr. Robert Lee "Buddy" Williams, Sr. of Baconton died Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon.  Funeral services will be Monday, September 19, 2016, at 11:00 at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield officiating.  Interment will follow at Live Oak Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, September 18, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Williams retired from CSX Railroad as an engineer.

     He is survived by three sons, Robert Lee (Jennifer) Williams, Jr. of Smithville, GA, Bradley Stone (Laura) Williams of Drummonds, TN, and Ryan Lee Williams of Brunswick, GA; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Johnnie (Roger) Hines of Cobb, GA, and Barbara Rivera of Marion, TX; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents, William Musgrove and Nancy Laurene Richardson Williams, and one sister, Willie Lou Lofton.

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Sharon Ann Thompson     62

     Mrs. Sharon Ann Thompson of Colquitt died Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at her residence.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Thompson, James "Bubba" Knight, and Rev. William Smith officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 10:00-11:00 AM At Colquitt First Baptist Church.

     After a short but valiant fight with cancer, Sharon got her long-time wish: To be with her mother and her Savior. Sharon was a membe of First Baptist Church of Colquitt. Several members of this church faithfully called, dropped in, and brought delicious dishes during not only Sharon's illness, but also over the past 5 years as Sharon refused to give up on keeping Larry at home after his severe stroke. Sharon and Larry called eath other 'the love of my life' and truly meant it. Members from Colquitt Freewill Baptist Church also joined in visiting and helping during this time. Special recognition must be given to Sharon and Larry's neighbors in Ole Mill Acres subdivision. "Going above and beyond" doesn't begin to describe the genuine love, friendship and caring this group of friends has showered on Sharon and Larry since their move there in 2005.  They have both said these were the best years of their lives! These wonderful friends, as well as others in the area, continue to show Sharon and Larry's family so much love and assistance that it's impossible to express their appreciation.

     Anyone blessed to have known Sharon knew her positive outlook and her true desire to not be around negative people (or to get them to change their outlook)!  Although Sharon wasn't fortunate enough to have more biological children of her own, her nieces had a very special bond with their Aunt Sherry, and she loved them and was loved by them as if they were her own.

     Sharon retired as Production Manager from Georgia Industries for the Blind (GIB) in Bainbridge, GA. She truly loved and respected "her people" at GIB, and the love and respect were genuinely returned. She most recently worked at Moby Dick's Restaurant and The Tarrer Inn, both in Colquitt.

     Thank you, thank you, thank you to Sharon for sharing your life with us, and to all her friends for giving her and us soooo many wonderful memories.

     She is survived by her husband, Larry Thompson of Edison, GA; one grandson, Donovan Wayne Thompson, Jr. of Cusseta, AL; one sister, Kristen Beasley Loyd of Moultrie, GA; one brother, Leonard Burrell Beasley of Colquitt, GA; two sisters-in-law, Sarah Thompson (Warren) Webster of Laurel, DE, and Jane Thompson Fox of Palm Harbor, FL; one brother-in-law Billy Thompson of Bowd0n, GA; one nephew, Freddy Beasley of Cordele, GA; seven nieces, Angela "Coot" Beasley of Cairo, GA, Brandi Beasley (Heath) Willis of Roswell, GA, Hope Beasley (Greg) Manley of Poulan, GA, Kelly Beasley (Jamie) Holt of Sylvester, GA, Amber "Nikki" (Bubba) Knight of Whigham, GA, Tiffani Beasley (Mitch) Slade of Thomasville, GA, and Lisa (Randy) Anderson of Pelham, GA; and a large number of great nieces and great nephews.  Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Renee Flowers; parents, Leonard and Ernestine Fender Beasley; one brother, Jesse James Beasley; and one stepson, Donovan Wayne Thompson, Sr.

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Charlie Calvin Everett     85

     Mr. Charlie Calvin Everett of Dallas, GA, formerly of Colquitt died Friday, September 2, 2016, at Aspen Village in Dallas, GA. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 1:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Walter Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Tommy Wade, John Tucker, David McKinley, Bruce Everett, Calvin Kosmacek, and Mike Williams serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016, from 12:00-1:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Everett retired as part owner of Colquitt Ford after 46 years of service. He was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church. Mr. Everett was a huge sports fan, he loved cheering on the Atlanta Braves and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He was a Miller County Football fan and the Pirate's baseball field, Everett Field, was named after Mr. Calvin and his brother Ed Everett. Mr. Calvin was inducted into the Miller County Athletic Hall of Fame.

     He is survived by one sister, Rodie Everett Kosmacek of Kennesaw, GA; five nieces, Cheryl (Hill) Wade Hammock of Chicago, IL, Judy McDonald of Powder Springs, GA, Genie McDonald of Smyrna, GA, Bridgette Kosmacek (Jon) Tucker of New Bern, NC, and Sandra Kosmacek (David) McKinley of Chickamauga, GA; three nephews, Tommy (Brenda) Wade of Colquitt, GA, Bruce (Patti) Everett of Taylorsville, GA, and Calvin Kosmacek of Atlanta, GA; and several great nieces and nephews.  Mr. Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joshua and Lena Williams Everett, two brothers, Ed Everett, and Kenneth Everett, and two sisters, Mildred Wade and Grace McDonald.

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Nancy Louise Runnels     96

     Mrs. Nancy Louise Runnels of Colquitt died Monday, August 29, 2016, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, September 2, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Union Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Whittaker and Rev. Calvin Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Jerry Phillips, Max Kelley, Ray Grimsley, Buzz Grimsley, Terry Runnels, and John Runnels serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, September 1, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Runnels was a homemaker and a member of Union Baptist Church.

     She is survived by one daughter, Judy (Walter) Snodgrass of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Jackie Wood (Freddie) King, Jessica Lawhorn, Paul Nelkie, Nancy (David) Romero; and ten great grandchildren.  Mrs. Runnels was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin Runnels.

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James William Jones     59

     Mr. James William Jones of Colquitt died Sunday, August 28, 2016, at his residence. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.

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Sherrer Elizabeth Richardson     76

     Mrs. Sherrer Elizabeth Richardson of Damascus died Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Miller County Hospital. A graveside service will be Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Colquitt City Cemetery with Robert Worsley officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Richardson was a homemaker.

     She is survived by her husband, Juan Richardson of Damascus, GA; two sons, Tim Worsley of Damascus, GA, and Robert (Doreen) Worsley of Damascus, GA; six grandchildren, Jill Dukes Prince, Ben Worsley, Sam Worsley, Zach Worsley, Caleb Worsley, and Katlyn Sells; and six great grandchildren.  Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherrie Jo Dukes; her parents, Hugh and Mattie Lee Ethredge; and one sister, Sarah Robinson.

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Bradley Dewayne Chambless     36

     Mr. Bradley Dewayne Chambless of Donalsonville died Thursday, August 25, 2016. A memorial service will be Friday, September 2, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Spring Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Hatchett and Rev. Jamie McMillan officiating. Visitation will be Friday, September 2, 2016, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Spring Creek Baptist Church.

     Mr. Chambless was a carpenter and a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church. Bradley enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his daughter, Ashlynn.

     He is survived by one daughter, Ashlynn Chambless of Colquitt, GA; parents, Henry and Sherry Chambless, Sr. of Donalsonville, GA; two brothers, Frankie Chambless and fiance Taylor Weaver of Colquitt, GA, and Brian (Lindsey) Chambless of Colquitt, GA; two nephews, Tyler Chambless, Colton Chambless; paternal grandmother, Bobbie Chambless of Colquitt, GA; and fiance Melanie Morales of Colquitt, GA.  Mr. Chambless was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Lois Baker and James Earl Elkins; and paternal grandfather, T.W. Chambless.

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Ollie Holt     83

     Mrs. Ollie Holt of Colquitt died Thursday, August 25, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, August 29, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Hoyt Donleyand Rev. jimmy Walden officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, August 28, 2016, from 6:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Ollie was a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church and worked as a CNA at Miller Nursing Home.

     She is survived by three sons, Gerald (Sandra) Clenney of Lee County, GA, Jimmy (Ruby) Holt of Colquitt, GA, and Danny (Lolita) Holt of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Debra Harrell of Colquitt, GA; seven grandchildren, Gaylon Harrell, Matt Harrell, Colter Harrell, Jason Clenney, Amanda Woodell, Ashley Griner, and Tyler Holt; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one brother, William "Speedy" Owens of Dawson, GA; and one sister, Martha Harris of Dawson, GA.  Mrs. Ollie was preceded in death by Raymond Clenney, Jim Holt, Allen Clenney, and Cecil Harrell.

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 Christopher Brandon Deese     36

     Mr. Christopher Brandon Deese of Colquitt died Sunday, August 21, 2016, in Early County, GA. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Sam Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Oak View Church of God in Donalsonville with Robert Dukes, Ronnie Dukes, Andy Dukes, Aaron Dukes, Jeremy Rathel, and Mitch Deese serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 23, 2016, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Deese was employed with D and D Irrigation and was a member of Hammock Springs Free Will Baptist Church.

     He is survived by two sons, Cody Deese and Dylan Chase of Donalsonville, GA; two daughters, Madison Deese and Haley Odom of Donalsonville, GA; father and girlfriend, Ricky Deese and Angie Williams of Colquitt, GA; mother, Jackie Wells of Bainbridge, GA; two sisters, Tiffany Crews of Bainbridge, GA, and Becky Deese of Colquitt, GA; one step brother, Corey Wells of Bainbridge, GA; maternal grandfather, Earnest Hyatt of Jackson, GA; mother of his children, Hollie Adams of Donalsonville, GA; and a number nieces.

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Jimmy Lamar Cook     74

     Mr. Jimmy Lamar Cook of Colquitt died Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jerry Oswalt officiating.

     Mr. Cook was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church and was an electrical teacher in the vocational department at Bainbridge High School.

     He is survived by two sons, Scott (Janice) Cook of Milton, FL, and Craig (Tara) Cook of Milton, FL; two daughters, Natalie (Jerry) Ferrera of Tampa, FL and Geri (Alan) Gardner of Milton, FL; seven grandchildren, Brian McCollum, Michael McCollum, Jessica Seachrist, Jacob Cook, Jared Cook, EmmaClaire Cook, and Carl Ferrera; one great grandchild, Kiley Seachrist; and four sisters, Sue (Jerry) Pickle of Colquitt, GA, Ginger (Bill) Sampson of Lake Blackshear, GA, Deborah (Clint) Cothran of Albany, GA, and Becky (Terry) Shamblin of Donalsonville, GA.

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Nancy Lavonia Henry     83

     Mrs. Nancy Lavonia Henry of Donalsonville died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Miller County Hospital.  Funeral services will be Friday, August 12, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joel Hudgins and Perry Henry officiating. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with J.W. Addison, Marty Palmer, Shannon Williams, Melvin Henry, Robert Holt, and Linton Thompson serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, August 11, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Henry was a homemaker and a member of Patmos Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by two sons, Perry (Sharon) Henry of Bainbridge, GA, and Franklin Campbell of Leary, GA; two step sons, Jerome (Dana) Henry of Dalhonega, GA, and Marlton Henry of AR; one step daughter, Denise Cater of Savannah, GA; and eight grandchildren, Mackenzie Campbell, Haylee Henry, Rebekah Cater, Chelsea Henry, Steven Cater, Sarah Cater, Kaleb Henry, and Phillip Cater.  Mrs. Henry was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Henry.

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Barbara Nell Simmons     68

     Ms. Barbara Nell Simmons of Colquitt died Saturday, July 30, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, August 1, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Cook's Union Methodist Church with Rev. Charlie Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, August 1, 2016, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Cook's Union Methodist Church.

     Ms. Simmons was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by one brother, Jeffery Simmons of Colquitt, GA; four sisters, Bobbie Jean Kincaid, Brenda (Edwin) King, Carol (Stanley) Cook and Tammy Holton, all of Colquitt, GA; aunts and uncles, Mary (Floyd) Herman of Albany, GA, Margaret (Vernon) Linton of Sneads, FL, Tina (Roger) Rudd of Leary, GA, and Billy (Marion) Joiner of Folkston, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

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Hays Bowen     76

     Mr. Hays Votimon Bowen of Colquitt died Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 10:00 AM at Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Walter Daniels officiating. Trent Mock, Tyler Johnson, Tyler Sellers, Kevin Tabb, Benjamin Chandler, and Stevie Donley will serve as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 20, 2016, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Bowen was of the protestant faith and retired as owner of Bowen's Welding Shop.

     He is survived by his wife, Mildred Wade Bowen of Colquitt, GA; one son, Timothy Michael (Christi) Bowen of Leeds, AL; two daughters, Susan (Kim) Henley of Colquitt, GA, and Patricia (Michael) Loveday of Summerville, SC; eight grandchildren, Cayman Adams, Joe Adams, Kimber Henley, Austin Henley, Michael Loveday II, Whitley Loveday, Jaden Bowen, and Jackson Bowen; one great grandson, Michael Loveday, III; father, Larkin Votimon Bowen of Marianna, FL; and three sisters, Ruby (Wayne) Oswald of Graceville, FL, Diane (Bob) Weinstein of Tallahassee, FL, and Winnie Thames of Dublin, GA.  Mr. Bowen was preceded in death by his mother, Rosie Nell Hays Bowen; one daughter, Vickie Adams; and his step-mother, Orannie Bowen.

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Walter Roger Gay     71

     Mr. Roger Gay of Paden, OK, formerly of Colquitt died Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Oklahoma City, Ok. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 22, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Gay graduated from Miller County High School with the Class of 1962. He proudly served in the US Army. On October 22, 1972, he married Janice Westbrook in Colquitt, GA. Mr. Roger was a "jack of all trades and master of none" as he'd say. He was a farmer, a peanut inspector, a crop duster and co-owner of Double R Flight Service, and worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company. He also owned and operated Marble Unlimited where he manufactured cultured marble. In his spare time Mr. Roger enjoyed horses, woodworking, working outside, fishing and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.

     He is survived by his wife, Janice Gay; one daughter, Charity (Kelly) Case of Paden, OK; three grandchildren, Brian, Nolan, and Emily Case of Paden, OK; one brother, Lindsay (Frances) Gay of Bainbridge, GA; two sisters, Juanita Gay of Atlanta, GA, and Vivian Spruill of Atlanta, GA; and many nieces, nephews, other retlatives, and friends. Mr. Gay was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Clavie Gordon Gay; one son, Brian Gay; and two sisters, Marie Moore and Dorothy Gay.

     The family has requested in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Georgia Sheriffs Ranch, Lighthouse Childrens Home or the Paden Holiness Church in Paden OK.

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Phil Hester Henry     68

     Mr. Phil Hester Henry of Dothan, AL, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be Monday, July 18, 2016, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Brother John Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Monday, July 18, 2016, from 10:00-11:00 AM Eastern Time at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Henry was a member of First Baptist Church of Malone, FL. He was a United States Marine spending three years fighting in Vietnam. Mr. Henry retired from Verizon.

     He is survived by his wife, Jane Henry of Dothan, AL; one son, Greg Nesler of Williston, FL; two daughters, Christie (Michael) Fuller of Macon, GA, and Deanna (Patrick) Clements of Seminole, FL; four grandchildren, Jacob Nesler, Clayton Nesler, Ruthie Fuller, and Zeke Fuller; and three brothers, Ray (Betty) Henry of Colquitt, GA, Deloye (Toni) Henry of Havanna, FL, and Craig (Cindy) Henry of Malvern, AR.  Mr. Henry was preceded in death by one daughter, Cassie Henry, and his parents, Thomas and Agnes Cleveland Henry.

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Hiram Gregory "Gregg" Houston     65

     Mr. Hiram Gregory "Gregg" Houston of Colquitt died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, July 15, 2016, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Harris and Rev. Wayne Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow at New Salem Church Cemetery with Ken Roberts, Gary McLendon, Jimmy Holt, Danny Holt, Tim Phillips, and Jimmy Johnson serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Houston was a member of New Salem Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a salesman and part owner of Seminole Building Supply for 46 years while spending 40 of those years farming. He was also a member of Miller County Young Farmers.

     He is survived by his wife, Melody Houston of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Jason (Kristan) Houston of Colquitt, GA, and Israel (Lindsey) Houston of Colquitt, GA; four granddaughters, Carter Ann Houston, Reese Houston, Anna Kate Houston and Hallie Houston; and one sister, Sheila Houston Smith of Colquitt, GA.  Mr. Houston was preceded in death by his parents, Hiram and Juanita Houston, and one brother, Terry Houston.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to New Salem Free Will Baptist Church at 73 New Salem Church Road, Colquitt, GA 39837, or the Free Will Baptist Children's Home at PO Box 8, Eldridge, AL, 35554.

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Walter "Duck" Swearingain     77

     Mr. Walter "Duck" Swearingain of Colquitt died Monday, June 13, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick and Rev. Tim Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Phillip Swearingain, Colby Smith, Meed Kelley, Rob Elkins, Brian Pickle, Doug Lane, Michael Middleton, and Dale Powell serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, June 16, 2016, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Swearingain was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church and was a truck dispatcher for Southern Ag Carriers.

     He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Swearingain of Colquitt, GA; one son, Dr. David (Emily) Swearingain of Donalsonville, GA; one daughter, Donna (Lyn) Smith of Donalsonville, GA; five grandchildren, Phillip (Kandice) Swearingain, Beth (Meed) Kelley, Colby (Ashton) Smith, Gracyn Bennett, and Dagen Bennett; six great grandchildren, Noah Swearingain, Kinley Swearingain, Ryleigh Kelley, Conner Kelley, Kason Smith, and Reid Smith; one sister, Nellie Phillips of Colquitt, GA; and one brother, Carlos (Faye) Sutton of FL.  Mr. Swearingain was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Alma Swearingain.

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Eugene Talmadge McLendon     81

      Mr. Eugene Talmadge McLendon, age  81, of Donalsonville died Friday, June 10, 2016, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Dr. Calvin Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 14, 2016, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. McLendon was a member of Union Baptist Church and a retired meat inspector with the State of Georgia. He also served in the United States Air Force.

     He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Rocker McLendon of Donalsonville, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Zula Juanita Gray     89

     Mrs. Zula Juanita Gray of Colquitt died Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Pastor Larry Caddell, Rev. Jeremy Horne and Mark Lunsford officiating. Interment will follow at Mother's Home Cemetery with Darrin Blankenship, Brandan McNease, Joshua Gray, Kyle McNease, Heath McNease, Elijah Gray, and Paul Flowers serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Friday, June 10, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Gray was a member of Boykin Church of God and was a manager with American Express.

     She is survived by two daughters, Gail Blankenship Johnson of Colquitt, GA, and Brenda (Jerry) McNease of Colquitt, GA; one son, Gary Daniel (Sandra) Gray of Miramar, FL; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one sister, Bernice Ford of Ft. Walton, FL. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her husband, O.D. Gray.

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James Edward Kimbrel     80

     Mr. Edward Kimbrel of Colquitt died Friday, May 27, 2016, at his residence. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 29, 2016, at 3:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Merritt, Rev. Royce Horne, and Rev. Ridley Barron officiating.  Interment will follow at Donley Cemetery with Tommy Wade, John Grant, Donald Brooks, Chad Clenney, Rusty Clenney, Larry Kimbrel, Ben Clenney, and Mark Griffin serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be all GP Mill Workers. Visitation will be Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Kimbrel was a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years.  He retired from Georgia Pacific and was a member of the United Paper Workers.

     He is survived by his wife, Shirley Clenney Kimbrel of Colquitt, GA; one son, Bruce (Crystal) Kimbrel of New Bern, NC; one daughter, Leigh Ann (Tommy) Walton of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Kayla Kimbrel, Elizabeth Kimbrel, and Wil Walton; one brother, Marlin (Georgia) Kimbrel of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gentiva Hospice at 430 E. Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819.

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Jackie Glen Lovering     76

     Mr. Glen Lovering of Colquitt died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Oswalt and Nolan Lovering officiating. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery with Adrian Lovering, Kevin Lovering, Eric Lovering, Michael Lovering, Ronnie Lovering, and Seth Jenkins serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Friday, May 27, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Lovering was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church and was a maintenance supervisor at Southwest Georgia Academy.

     He is survived by his wife, Vonnie Lovering of Colquitt, GA; two sons, David (Mel) Lovering of Bainbridge, GA, and Les (Cindy) Lovering of Colquitt, GA; three daughters, Kelly (Tim) Ray of Bainbridge, GA, Jackie (Wesley) Whitaker of Colquitt, GA, and Kristi (Alan) Jenkins of Colquitt, GA; 13 grandchildren, Zacary Lovering, Nolan Lovering, Josh Whitaker, Megan Whitaker, Zac Whitaker, Seth Jenkins, Shelby Jenkins, Sarah Jenkins, Sully Jenkins, Selena Jenkins, Shepherd Jenkins, Salli Jenkins, and Sybil Jenkins; two great grandchildren, Drew Herring and Westin Whitaker; one brother, Ray (Nell) Lovering of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Lovering was preceded in death by his parents, Idus and Lizzie B. Lovering, and four brothers, Buford Burch, Willis Lovering, James W. Lovering, and Horace Lovering.

     Flowers will be accepted or donation may be made to the Colquitt First Baptist Church Building Fund at 351 E. Pine Street, Colquitt, GA 39837.

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Kathaleen McKenney     83

     Mrs. Kathaleen McKenney of Colquitt died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Miller County Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, May 19, 2016, at 4:00 PM at Sheffield Cemetery with Rev. Tony Mock officiating. Visitation will be Thurdsay, May 19, 2016, from 3:00-4:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. McKenney was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Olive Holiness Church.

     She is survived by one daughter, Pam Edwards of Colquitt, GA; two grandchildren, Amy (Donnie) Clark and Michael Edwards; two great grandchildren, Zoey Clark and Caden LaForge; three sisters, Gladys Cox of Baker County, GA, Ann Cox of Baker County, GA, and Jean Palardy of Lee County, GA; and one brother, David Sheffield of Lee County, GA. Mrs. McKenney was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Oliver McKenney.

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Amanda Lynn Padilla  34

     Mrs Amanda Padilla of Colquitt died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Miller County Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday May 15, 2016 at 2:30 pm at Sheffield Funeral Chapel.

     Mrs Padilla was born March 31, 1981 in Detroit, Michigan and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by her husband, Leobardo Banda Padilla of Colquitt, two sisters, Sheila Larabell of Livonia, Michigan, and Tammy McGough-Kelly of Cadilac, Michigan and three brothers, Dave McGough of Detroit, Michigan, Ted McGough of Redford, Michigan and Edward Wiggins of Lake Alfred, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Davis McGouogh and Margaret Lynn Wiggins.

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Joann Harden     56

     Ms. Joann Harden of Colquitt died Thursday, May 12, 2016, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Whitaker and Rev. Fletcher Sheffield officiating. Interment will follow at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Tim Cook, Scott Butler, Timmy Donley, James Hammock, Terry Palmer, and Frankie Richardson serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Ms. Harden was a member of New Salem Free Will Baptist Church and was a CNA with Miller Nursing Home.

     She is survived by four sisters, Laverne Richardson of Colquitt, GA, Sara Mott of Bainbridge, GA, Gloria Mancil of Colquitt, GA, and Amy Clyde Spooner of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Alvin Harden of Albany, GA; and two nieces, Paige Donley and Casee Donley of Colquitt, GA.  Ms. Harden was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Guy; one brother, Thomas Harden; and her parents, George Washington and Mammie Lee Harden.

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Betty Jean Bryan  72

     Mrs. Betty Jean Bryan of Colquitt died Monday, May 9, 2016, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Boykin Church of God with Rev. Jeremy Horne officiating. Interment will follow at Mothers Home Church Cemetery with Gary Ellison, Marc Pollock, Josh Smith, Chris Ellison, Kalan Collazo and Yamill Collazo serving as active pallbeares. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Bryan was a homemaker and a member of Boykin Church of God.

     She is survived by her husband Ted Bryan Sr. of Colquitt, GA; one son Ted (Lyn) Bryan Jr. opf Colquitt, GA; five daughters, Sherry (Gary) Ellison of Bainbridge, GA, Brenda (Marc) Pollock of Bainbridge, GA, Debra (John) Schilling of Albany, GA, Donna (Yamill) Collazo of Columbus, GA, and Denise Chasse of Wyomissing PA; one brother, Buddy (Carolyn) Glass of Hollyhill FL; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

     In leiu of flowers please make donations to Boykin Church of God, 50 Babcock Road, Colquitt, GA, 39837.

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Cynthia Marie Gould     58

     Mrs. Cynthia Marie Gould of Colquitt died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at her residence. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 7, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Cook's Union Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Cook's Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, May 6, 2016, from 7:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Gould was a member of Cook's Union Methodist Church and was a waitress.

     She is survived by one daughter, April Sammons of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Brianna Kirksey, Brayden Taylor, and Kaleigh Elizabeth Sammons; her father, Don Cook of Colquitt, GA; two sisters, Donna (Jim) Malone of Wyoming, and Kay Rogers of Bainbridge, GA; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gould was preceded in death by her husband, James (Woody) Gould; her mother, Janice Cook; and one sister, Janet Cook.

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Marvin E. Kelley     81

     Mr. Marvin E. Kelley of Colquitt died Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 4, 2015, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Mock and Rev. Gary Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Kelley Cemetery with Phillip Brooks, Dole Cook, Jr., Stanley Cook, Jimmy Haywood, Tommy Hunter, Bruce Kelley, Reggie Kelley and John Williams, Jr.  serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, April 4, 2015, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Kelley was of the baptist faith and served his country in the US Army.  He was born August 30, 1933, to Rufus Aubrey and Rosa Lee Wells Kelley in Miller County. After living in Columbus for many years, Mr. Marvin returned to the home place in 1969 to raise his family. He spent many years farming, raising hogs, cows, and chickens. He loved the land,  fishing, hunting, and camping. He was an avid reader and  crossword enthusiast, rising every morning to work a puzzle while drinking his coffee. He loved his family and enjoyed entertaining them with hilarious stories from his past. Mr. Marvin spent many weeks in Parrot, GA, filming scenes for The Long Riders in which he played several scenes as an extra. He later played an extra for the movie, The Time for Miracles which was filmed in Westville, GA. He was a benefactor of the NRA and a member of the Sons of Confederacy. Mr. Marvin loved his southern heritage and spent the last 60 years trying to hide the fact that he married a yankee.

     He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lenore Huston Kelley of Colquitt, GA; three sons, Kevin (Cindy) Kelley of Bainbridge, GA, Danny (Nina) Kelley of Ochlocknee, GA, Brian (Sherrie) Kelley of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Kim (Bo) Haywood of Colquitt, GA, Lee Anne (Danny) Sheffield of Colquitt, GA; 13 grandchildren, Travis Kelley, Melissa Haywood Cleveland, Michael Haywood, Brandon Kelley, Jeremy (Leah) Kelley, Mandy Kelley (Michael) Griffin, Scott Kelley, Shay Glover, Zach Kelley, Samuel Sheffield, Matthew Brooks, William Brooks, and Danielle Sheffield; eight great grandchildren, Krislyn, Konnor, and Kenslee Kelley, Matthew, Seth, and Hayes Cleveland, Ridge Haywood, and Scarlett Kelley; his beloved dog, Maggie; two sisters, Bernice Walden of Columbus, GA, and Pat "Tricia" (Larry) Holzknecht of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

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