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 .

Obits

Ann Cox Smith     70

     Mrs. Ann Cox Smith of Colquitt died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Miller Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be Friday, June 23, 2017, at 3:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Taylor officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, June 23, 2017, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Bellveiw Free Will Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at Donley Cemetery with Mark Griffin, Zack Griffin, Stacey Cox, Jeff Dykes, Jody Dykes, Josh Dykes, Austen Dykes, and Tim Haire serving as active pall bearers.

     Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by two sisters, Mary Griffin of Colquitt, GA, and Jane (Carey) Moye of Donalsonville, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by four brothers, Donnell Cox, Arnold Cox, Kenneth Cox, and Nat Cox; one sister, Helen Cox; and her parents, John Bennett and Matriss Williams Cox.

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Steve Mancy Haire     68

     Mr. Steve Mancy Haire of Colquitt died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Miller County Hospital.  Funeral services will be Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield officiating.  Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery with Calvin Lightfoot, Cal Lightfoot, Reed Lightfoor, Henley Haire, Aaron Haire and Bob Ausley serving as active pallbearers

.  Visitation will be Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Haire was a member of Cook's Union Methodist Church. He was a farmer and a member of the Miller County Young Farmers Association.

     He is survived by his wife, Wanda L. Haire of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Jeffery Haire of Colquitt, GA, and Leron (Nancy) Haire of Camilla, GA; three grandsons, Henley Haire, Aaron Haire, and Jaxson Haire; and a number of nieces and nephews.  Mr. Haire was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Mancy and Eunice Chapman Haire; and two brothers, Monroe Haire and Don Haire.

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Vivian Viola Hudson     89

     Mrs. Vivian Viola Hudson of Colquitt died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Miller Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be Friday, June 9, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Live Oak Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Roberts officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Clay Hudson, Lane Hudson, Bob Hemling, Glen Sheffield, Jr., Holden Sheffield, and Zac Taylor serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 8, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Hudson was a member of Live Oak Free Will Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by one son, Perry (Mary) Hudson, Jr. of Leary, GA; two daughters, Lyndia Lovering of Colquitt, GA, and Dianne Haywood of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Jason Lovering, Amanda (Glen) Sheffield, Jesse (Niki) Espinoza, Amber (Zac) Taylor, Clay (Rebekah) Hudson, and Lane (Hannah) Hudson; five great grandchildren; and a large number of nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Hudson, Sr.

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Bobby Emory Richardson, Sr.     80

     Bobby Emory Richardson, Sr., age 80, of Colquitt, GA, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at his residence.

     Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. Boyd Evans and Rev. Jimmy Harris officiating.  Interment will follow at the New Salem FWB Cemetery.

     The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     Pallbearers will be Ronnie Joe Lane, Gary McLendon, Andy Middleton, Wallace Phillips, Ken Roberts, Billy W. Roland, Hubert Strickland, Kelley Summers, Claude Newsome, and James Phillips.

     Born April 17, 1937, in Donalsonville, GA, he was the son of the late Francis Emory Richardson and Louise Whitehead Richardson.  Mr. Richardson worked with the Georgia Forestry Commission as forest ranger for Miller and Seminole Counties for 32 years, retiring in 1988.  He served as Miller County Probate/Magistrate Judge from January 1993 through December 2000.  Following his second retirement, he enjoyed camping with his friends in the Sowega Sams Camping Club.  He was a member of New Salem Freewill Baptist Church, the Colquitt Lions Club, and Miller County FFA Alumni.  Mr. Richardson was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying all types of hunting and fishing.  He loved playing and watching all sports.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Patton Richardson, and his daughter-in-law, Tammy Toole Richrdson.

     Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Beverly McLendon Richardson, of Colquitt, GA; three children, Kent Richardson of Colquitt, GA,  Lisa (Jeff) Jeter of Faceville, GA, and Bobby (Cille) Richardson, Jr., of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Garrett Richardson, Tyler (Laci) Richardson, Kelsi (Adam) Tabb, Jenna (Skylar) Smith, Joanna Richardson, and Andy Jeter; one great-grandchild, Holden Richardson; three brothers, Gordon Richardson of Colquitt, GA, Tommy (Patricia) Richardson of Panama City Beach, FL, and Phillip (Tina) Richardson of Bainbridge, GA; one sister-in-law, Allie Mae Richardson of Colquitt, GA; and a great number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Virginia Ann Runnels     70

     Mrs. Virginia Ann Runnels of Colquitt died Friday, June 2, 2017, at Miller County Hospital.  A private family service will be held at a later date.

     Mrs. Runnels retired from Amoco Fabrics.

     She is survived by two sons, Tim (Tiffany) Phillips of Colquitt, GA, and Tony (Chris) Phillips of Worcester, MA; one daughter, Tammy Runnels Cook of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Bethanne (Shelton) Pickle, Jenna Phillips, Ryan Phillips, and Analeigh Cook; one great granddaughter, Bryn Pickle; one brother, Ronnie (Joyce) Newberry of Colquitt, GA; two sisters, Jan Newberry of Colquitt, GA, and Glenda (Harold) Gordon of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Runnels was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Edward and Annette Daniels Newberry, and one brother, Phil Newberry.

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Marie Tabb     95

     Mrs. Marie Tabb of Colquitt died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Flowers Hospital.  Funeral services will be Friday, June 2, 2017, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Stanley Phillips and Bill Tabb officiating.  Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery with Wes Tabb, Jeb Tabb, Cody Tabb, Butler Darley, Hillary Houston, and Troupe Tabb serving as active pallbearers.  Visitation will be Friday, June 2, 2017, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Tabb was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church, she retired as Miller County Tax Assessor and also served as a sunday school teacher Harmony Church.

     She is survived by one son, Ferrell Tabb of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Carolyn "Cookie" (Larry) Funderburke of Bainbridge, GA; five grandchildren, Rona (Randy) Faircloth, Wes (Charlene) Tabb, Jeb (Carla) Tabb, Cody (Lauren) Tabb, Troupe (Macy Phillips) Tabb; seven great grandchildren, Bethany Tabb, Bristol Tabb, Avery Tabb, Lola Linnenkohl, Hillary Houston, Butler Darley, and Bryson Faircloth; one sister, Hazel Tipton of High Falls, GA; and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Tabb was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Tabb; parents, Charles and Lucille Phillips Stuart; and six siblings.

     Flowers will be accepted or please make donations to Alzheimer's Association at South Georgia Regional Office, 225 East 2nd Street, Tifton, GA, 31794, or www.alz.org.

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Melton Wayne Gibson  78

     Mr Wayne Gibson of Easley, SC  formely of Colquitt died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at St Francis Hospital in Greenville SC.

     A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 29, 2017 at 4:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chaapel.

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Nellie Cutts Bailey     93

     Mrs. Nellie Cutts Bailey of Colquitt died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Miller County Hospital.  Funeral services will be Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Whitaker and Rev. Talmadge Worsley officiating.  Interment will follow in Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Bailey was a member of Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church and was retired from First State National Bank.

     She is survived by one daughter, Mary Nell Bailey (Bill) Cox, Jr. of Colquitt, GA; three sons, Charlie Smiley Bailey, Jr. of Colquitt, GA, Tommy (Belinda) Bailey of Lexington, AL, and Gene (Angela) Bailey of Colquitt, GA; 11 grandchildren, Les Rentz, Patti Rentz Franklin, Henry Bailey, Michele Bailey Foreman, Shane Bailey, Missy Bailey Ammons, Alisa Holt McGhee, Josh Bailey, Jason Bailey, Shawna Bailey Thompson, and Shaun Bailey; 18 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Winifred Bailey of Tallahassee, FL.  Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie S. "Buddy" Bailey, Sr.; her parents, Jerry and Mary Pearle Worsham Cutts; and two brothers, Cecil Cutts and Carl Cutts.   

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Mothers Home Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery at 62 Mothers Home Church Road, Colquitt, Ga., 39837

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Thomas Wayne "Biscuit" Chambless, Sr.     55

     Mr. Thomas Wayne "Biscuit" Chambless, Sr., of Colquitt died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Miller County Emergency Room.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Eldorendo Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Burrell and Rev. Samuel Anderson officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Frankie Chambless, Brian Chambless, Tyler Chambless, Richard Jones, Timmy Roland, Chris Miller, Ronnie Franklin, and Chris Beaty serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Monday, May 22, 2017, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Chambless was a semi truck drive with Bennie Whitehead Trucking.

     He is survived by two sons, Brandon (Patti Franklin) Chambless of Colquitt, GA, and Bubba (Michelle) Chambless of Colquitt, GA; five grandchildren, Mandy Chambless, Katie Chambless, Bailey Franklin, Chance Chambless, and Copper Rose Chambless; mother, Bobbie Chambless of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Henry (Sherry) Chambless of Donalsonville, GA; and one sister, Melba (Melvin) Cloud of Bainbridge, GA.

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Anita Daniels Williams     84

     Mrs. Anita Daniels Williams of Valdosta, formerly of Colquitt, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Langdale Place in Valdosta.  Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 3:30 PM at Primitive Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, May 23, 2017, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Williams was owner of Whites Auto Store in Colquitt and was a member of New Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Hahira, GA.

     She is survived by two sons, David (Teresa) Williams of Valdosta, GA, and Scott (Ann) Williams of Ft. Worth, TX; three grandchildren, Angela, Jason, and Jennifer; five great grandchildren; one sister, Jeanette Williams of Colquitt, GA; and one brother, Harry (Betty) Daniels of Smyrna, GA.

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Peggy Loretta Worsley Whitaker     75

     Mrs. Peggy Whitaker of Damascus died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Miller County Hospital.  Funeral services will be Monday, May 15, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jason McLeod, Rev. Ben McLeod, and Rev. Debbie Cone officiating.  Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with Chris Roland, Jay Worsley, Brent Whitaker, Wesley Whitaker, Storm Tabb and Kohler Tabb serving as pall bearers.  Visitation will be Sunday, May 14, 2017, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Whitaker was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Southwest Georgia Academy as dietician.

     She is survived by one daughter, Wendy (Andy) McLeod of Albany, GA; four grandchildren, Matt Chase, Jason (Meagan) McLeod, Ben (Jessica) McLeod and Emilee (Will) Griffin; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Frances Kelley of Manchester, GA, and Linda Roland of Bainbridge, GA; and one brother, Jack Worsley of Bainbridge, GA.  Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death by her parents, John Earl and Myrtle Shepard Worsley; one daughter, Terri Whitaker; two brothers, J.E. Worsley, Jr. and Don Worsley; and two sisters, Annie Ruth Worsley and Penny Worsley.

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Ronald Edwin Botts     74

     Mr. Ronald Edwin Botts of Recovery died Monday, May 8, 2017, at Archbold Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 13, 2017, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating.  Interment will follow at Eternal Rest Memory Gardens with military honors.  Visitation will be Saturday, May 13, 2017, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

     Mr. Botts served in the US Navy during the Cuban Missile Crises. He was born in Tampa, FL, raised in Sulphur Springs, FL, and moved to Georgia in 1996 after working overseas.  Mr. Botts was a retired self employed farmer with Sunrise Farms.

     He is survived by his wife, Betty Botts; one son, Rooster Botts; and one daughter, Bonnie (Rodney) Anderson all of Recovery, GA; two granddaughters, Roni Ann Botts and Jamie Anderson; one great granddaughter, Kayleigh VanMater; one great grandson, Anthony; and two sisters, Nancy Calhoun of Tampa, FL, and Susan Zorn of Tampa, FL.

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Danny Ray Philyaw     64

     Mr. Danny Ray Philyaw of Colquitt died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Miller County Hospital. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 21, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ryan Mason officiating.

     Mr. Philyaw was a retired farmer.

     He is survived by two sons, Dane Philyaw of Colquitt, GA, and Cody Philyaw of Colquitt, GA; two sisters, Faye Philyaw Brock of Winder, GA, and Shirley Philyaw Olander of Sonoma, CA; one brother, Jerry (Erika) Philyaw of Moultrie, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Miller County High School Class of 1970,  c/o Peoples South Bank, P O Box 218, Colquitt, Ga., 39837

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William "Bill" Joseph Hunter Sr

     Mr. Bill Hunter of Pembroke, GA., died Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 1:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Dean officiating.

     Mr. Hunter was born February 13, 1926, to the late Dr. Isaac and Annie Cornelia Hunter. He  entered  the U S Navy at the age of 16 with his mothers help and served during WWII in the Pacific Theater. After leaving the Navy he was an auto mechanic while pursuing his strong interest in aviation. Soon he became a pilot for Southern Airways. During this time he married Thelma King of Valdosta, Georgia and started their family. Later he worked and retired from the FAA as an Air Carrier Inspector. He coninued his love for flying as a corporate pilot keeping his family in tow moving all over the US, 42 times last count, during his career. He was a mason, enjoyed ballroom dancing, water sking, and was of the baptist faith.

     He is survived by two sons, Harry H. (Joyce) Hunter of Coolidge, and William "Bill" Joseph (Brenda) Hunter Jr of Black Creek; one daughter, Sheila (Doug) Swinney of Malcomb, Ok; 13 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

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Ruby Inez Nalls     90

     Mrs. Ruby Inez Nalls of Colquitt died Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Whitaker officiating. Interment will follow at Mother's Home Cemetery with her sons and grandsons serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 4, 2017, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Nalls was a member of Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by four sons, John (Brenda) Nalls of Chipley, FL, Jerry (Tammy) Nalls of Colquitt, GA, Mark (Mary) Nalls of Zebulon, GA, and Curtis (Teava) Nalls of Colquitt, GA; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and one sister, Geraldine Maddox of Atlanta, GA.

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Iva Mae Bailey  89

     Mrs. Iva Mae Bailey of Colquitt died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at St Mary's Hospice House in Athens, GA.  Funeral services will be Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Cook's Union Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Morris and Rev. Bobby Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery with Jimmy Atkinson, David Green, Dale Rigsby, Scott Smith, Lloyd Mears, Paul Dillon, and James Bailey serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Wednesday, March 29, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Bailey was a member of Cook's Union Methodist Church and retired owner of Ichaway Store.

     She is survived by one son, Joe (Mona) Bailey of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Irene (Emory) Walden of Lake Oconee, GA; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; four brothers; and five sisters.  Mrs. Bailey was preceded in death by her husband, Dan "Jack" Bailey.

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Samuel Marcus Allen, Sr.     77

     Mr. Samuel Marcus Allen, Sr. of Wewahitchka, FL, formerly of Colquitt, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at The Bridge At Bay St. Joe Nursing Home in Port St. Joe, FL.   Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Neil Bridges officiating.  Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with Stacy Gordon, G.J. Widner, Mark Allen, Eldridge Gordon, and Zack Lucas serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Allen was a residential carpenter.

     He is survived by one son, Mark (Jeana) Allen of Wewahitchka, FL; three daughters, Debbie (Kenny) Lucas of Cochran, GA, Laura Allen of Seattle WA, and Julie Allen of Asheville, NC; ten grandchildren, Michael Bryan, Aren (Derek) Pace, Matt Bryan, Zack Lucas, Paige (Mitch) Searcy, Brooke Goodwin, Cody Allen, Josh McGowen, G.J. Widner, and Nikki Widner; 13 great grandchildren; two sisters, Loretta Gordon of Colquitt, GA, and Joan King of Colquitt, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Ida Mae and Homer Lovering; his father, James Riley Allen; two sisters, Lollie Westbrook and Hazel Hatcher; and two brothers, Ray Allen and Floyd Allen.

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Willie Haward Kirkland     76

     Mr. Haward Kirkland of Colquitt died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Seminole Manor. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 11, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield, Rev. Tony Mock and Greg Kirkland officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery with Tony Kirkland, Woodie Kirkland, B.J. Josey, Jay Kirkland, David Hodges, and Jeremy Cassidy serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Friday, March 10, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Kirkland retired from UAP/GA Ag Chem and was of the baptist faith.

     He is survived by his wife, Delores Kirkland of Colquitt, GA; one son, Kalvin H. (Christie) Kirkland of Colquitt,GA; one daughter, Angie K. Lane of Bainbridge, GA; three grandchildren, Mack Lane, Mandy (Stephen) Eakin, and Abby Kirkland; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Nell Jernigan of Donalsonville, GA, and Karen (Joel) Josey of Colquitt, GA; and one brother, Charles Kirkland of Valdosta, GA. Mr. Kirkland was preceded in death by his parents, Woodroe and Martha Bush Kirkland; and two brothers, Byron Kirkland and John B. Kirkland.

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Marvin Ulma Wells,  Jr.    68

     Mr. Marvin Wells of Colquitt died Monday, February 27, 2017, at Flowers Hospital.  Visitation will be Wednesday, March 1, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Interment will be at Eternal Rest Memorial Gardens.

     Mr. Wells was retired  from The Marine Corp Logistic Base in Albany, and was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church, the William M Wilson VFW Post #6046, the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion, the Walter C. Dancer Lodge #115, and the MCHS Class of 1966.

     He is survived by his wife Suzanne Wells of Colquitt, GA; one son, Chris (Ann) Wells of Virginia Beach, VA; one daughter, Anna Wells (Chuck) Jackson of Statham, GA; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Jackson and Ysabel Wells; one step grandchild, Leeanne Jackson (Dustin) Milner; one step great grandchild Kristopher Jackson; two sisters, Rennie Faye (Terry) Bevis of Jakin, GA, and Maxine ( Kelley) Summers of Colquitt, GA; one brother John Edward (Marianne) Wells of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Wells was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Alice Wells.

     In lieu of flowers please make donations to First Baptist Church building fund, Shriners Hospital or Whites Bridge Cemetery fund in care of Norma Hornsby.

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Norma Jones Worsley    87

     Mr. Norma Jones Worsley of Colquitt died Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 2, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rebecca Duke Barton officiating. Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Ryan Ribolzi, Thad Brodgon, Trey Jones, Quinton Jackson, Jessie Griffin, Paxton Varnum, and Byrson Faircolth serving as active pall beares.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 2, 2017, from 9:00-10:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel.

     Mrs. Worsley was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and retired from Miller County Hospital as a nurse.

     She is survived by her husband, Horace Worsley of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Ella (Dean) Jackson of Albany, GA; five grandchildren, Trey Jones, Leigh Ribolzi, Quinton Jackson, Robert Worsley, and Tim Worsley; five great grandchildren; four brothers, Martin Torres of Corpus Christie, TX, Emmanuel Torres of Florida, Isaac Torres of Corpus Christi, TX, and Mike Torres of Cairo, MI; and two sisters, Ruth Jacobs of Pensacola, FL, and Gloria Torres of Corpus Christi, TX.   Mrs. Worsley was preceaded in death by the husband of her children, Milton Durell Jones, Sr.; one son, Milton Durell Jones, Jr.; one sister, Mary Alshire; and one brother, Joel Torres. 

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Martha Elizabeth Byrd     69

     Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Byrd of Colquitt died Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at her residence.   A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Smith officiating.

     Mrs. Byrd was a waitress with Waffle House. She is formerly of Cramerton, North Carolina.

     Mrs. Byrd is survived by one son, Johnny Faulks of Gastonia, NC; one daughter, Mona (Joe) Bailey of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Julie Scott of Charlotte, NC; and three brothers, Buddy Ervin of Charlotte, NC, Bobby Ervin of Stanley, NC, and Junior Ervin of Charlotte, NC.  She was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Faulks and her husband, W.G. Lanier.

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Willie Joe "Amos" George     82

     Mr. Willie Joe "Amos" George of Colquitt died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Miller Nursing Home.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Oswalt officiating.  Interment will follow at George Cemetery with full military honors.  Brooks Garland, Cal George, Deon Foster, Erick Burke, Daniel Caraway, and Maddox Lee will serve as active pall bearers.  Honorary pall bearers will be the members of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion.  Visitation will be Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. George was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church where he served as a sunday school teacher. He retired from the US Air Force serving during the Vietnam War, and later retired from banking where his last position was President of Baker County Bank. Mr. George was a member of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion and the William M. Wilson VFW Post #6046.

     He is survived by his wife, Eloise George of Colquitt, GA; one son, Joey George of Colquitt, GA; three daughters, Suzan (Jimmy) Carr of Colquitt, GA, Jennifer (Gerald) Garland of Colquitt, GA, and Sandra (Tim) Allen of Colquitt, GA; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Niza Lee (Willis) Jones of Statesboro, GA, and Mary Ann Vaticalos of San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Bob Allen (Terrie) George of Colquitt, GA, and Charlie (Tootsie) George of St. Simons Island, GA; and several nieces and nephews.  Mr. George was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Jean George; and two brothers, Winifred George and Eugene George.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church building fund at 254 E. Main Street, Colquitt, GA 39837.

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Deloris Ann Musgrove     70

     Ms. Deloris Ann Musgrove of Colquitt died Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Miller Nursing Home. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, February 17, 2017, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Dean officiating.

     Ms. Musgrove was a member of Notchaway Baptist Church.

     She is survived by one sister, Louise Lovering of Colquitt, GA; two brothers, Charles Musgrove and Bo Musgrove both of Colquitt, GA; a large number of nieces and nephews; and her loving Miller Nursing Home Family.

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Mark Stephen Roland     56

     Mr. Mark Stephen Roland of Albany, formerly of Colquitt,  died Friday, February 10, 2017, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, February 13, 2017, at New Salem Free Will Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jimmy Harris and Rev. Talmadge Worsley offiiciating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Josh Bush, Jay Bush, John Cobb, Randy Roland, Stuart Cauble, and Robert Newberry serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Sunday, February 12, 2017, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Roland was a well driller and a member of New Salem Free Will Baptist Church.

     He is survived by one son, Billy Harrison Roland of Colquitt, GA; four daughters, Shannon Roland of TN, Stephanie Roland of Colquitt, GA, Sophia Roland of Colquitt, GA, and Mia Roland of Colquitt, GA; five grandchildren, Byron Jackson, Brekell Hopkins, Ivory Hopkins, Aivree Hopkins, and Isabella Yocum; parents, Billy and Geneva Roland of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Paul Roland of Baconton, GA; and two sisters, Martha Roland of Albany, GA, and Debbie Hagins of Green Cove Springs, FL.

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Mildred Louise Duke

     Mrs. Mildred Louise Duke of Leary died Saturday, January 28, 2017, at her residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Patmos Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Alligood officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Ben Hicks, Mark McDaniel, Clay McDaniel, Frank Marvin McDaniel, David McDaniel, and T.E. Moye serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Patmos Free Will Baptist Church.

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

     She is survived by two sons, Frank Duke of Leary, GA, and R.E. (June) Duke, Jr,. of Cataula, GA; one daughter, Phyllis (Nick) McNair of Lexington, SC; five grandchildren, Robert Clark, Jesse Duke, Sh0nna Hensley, Angie Garner, and Chris Duke; five great grandsons; three great granddaughters; and one sister, Chloe Ann Tennille of Leary, GA. Mrs. Duke was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert E. Duke, Sr.

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Dorothy Sue Reckner     73

     Mrs. Dorothy Sue Reckner of Colquitt died Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Miller County Hospital Emergency Room. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Mrs. Reckner retired from Phoebe Putney as a nurse. She was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by one son, Jimmy Mason of Colquitt, GA; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Jan Brown of AL, and Ann Vann of Colquitt, GA; and four brothers, J.D. Darley of Colquitt, GA, Terry Darley of Colquitt, GA, Danny Darley of Dothan, AL, and Don Darley of Colquitt, GA.  Mrs. Reckner was preceded in death by one son, Anthony Edward Mason.

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Lowell Dean Griffin 62

     Mr Lowell Dean Griffin of Damascus died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:00 am Graveside at Mt Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev Calvin Arnold officiating.

     Mr Griffin was a retired farmer.

     He is survived by his mother, Virginia Griffin Wells of Damascus, one brother  Dexter (Cindy) Griffin of Leesburg, three nieces Heather Griffin, Laura Griffin (Tim) Finney and Nichole Griffin. One great nephew Jackson Finney and one great niece Payton Finney. He was preceded in death by his father W F Bill Griffin and one sister Gloria Griffin Jackson.

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Rachel Jane Hunter   93

     Mrs Jane Hunter of Colquitt died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Magnolia Manor in Americus Georgia. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. James Aycock and Rev Rebecca Duke Barton officiating.  Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 1 to 2 pm at Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     Mrs Hunter was a Homemaker and a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     She is survived by three sons, Glen David (Lynn) Hunter of Donalsonville, Ga, Donald Edwin (Margie) Hunter of Meridean, Miss., and  Alan Hunter of Colquitt, Ga., and two grandchildren

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Sula Chapman     77

     Mrs. Sula Chapman of Colquitt died Friday,  January 6, 2017, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, January 9, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield and Rev. Royce Horne officiating. Interment will follow at Bellview Cemetery with Ricky Robinson, Michael Meredith, Phillip Jones, Maurice Kevin "Kebo" Chapman, Jr.,  Nick Chapman, and Austin Chapman serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Tony Chapman, Daryl Kermmoade, and Ethan Kermmoade. Visitation will be Sunday, January 8, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Chapman was a homemaker and a member of Bellview Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Maurice Chapman of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Maurice Kevin (Cheryl) Chapman of Colquitt, GA, and Chester Will (Kristina) Chapman of Colquitt, GA; three daughters, Linda Gail Chapman of Colquitt, GA, Loretta (Andy) Alday of Donalsonville, GA, and Barbara (Tony) Meredith of Colquitt, GA; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and one brother, Early (Penny) Simmons of Augusta, GA.  Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ruby Lee Simmons; one son, Gerry Chapman; one brother, George Simmons, Jr.; and three sisters, Merlene O'Bryan, Christine Simmons, and Louise Brooks.

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Faye Middleton Miller     84

     Mrs. Faye Middleton Miller of Conyers died Sunday, January 1, 2017.  Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7,  2017, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Miller was a member of Rockdale Baptist Church and in the JOY Sunday School Class.

     She is survived by  three daughters, Patsy (Tom) George, Teresa (Alan) Atkinson, and Jacki Middleton; one son, Tom (Rebecca) Middleton; nine grandchildren, Shannon, Courtney, Morgan, Amy, James, Amanda, Kendall, Sarah, and McKay; and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husnad Bily Joe Miller and her first husband, Dorsey F. Middleton.

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    Marvin Eugene 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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