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 and purchased 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 .

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

Obits

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Dorsey Lee Dunlap     85

     Mr. Dorsey Lee Dunlap died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 4, 2105, at 11:00 AM at Eldorendo Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Long officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Eldorendo Baptist Church.

     Mr. Dunlap was a member of Eldorendo Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and music director for many years. He was a retired farmer.

     He is survived by two sons, Daryl (Patricia) Dunlap of Cairo, GA, and Lynwood (Sue) Dunlap of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Sandra (Reggie) Braddock of Memphis, TN, and Gayle (Leon) Widner of Colquitt, GA; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Mr. Dunlap was preceded in death by his wife, Myrlene Brown Dunlap.

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Lois Irene Myers     84

     Mrs. Lois Myers of Colquitt died Thursday, February 26, 2105, at her residence. Funeral services will be Monday, March 2, 2015, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gloria Grant and Sandra Inman officiating. Interment will follow at Salem Seminole Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2015, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funral Home.

     Mrs. Myers was a member of Colquitt Church of God and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by one son, Danny (Becky) E. Ray of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Vera Ray and Tina Araniecke both of Colquitt, GA; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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Patrick Thomas Sammon     58

     Mr. Patrick Thomas Sammon of Colquitt died Friday, February 20, 2015, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Scott Roberts and Rev. Rebecca Duke-Barton officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Joel Josey, Billy Ingram, Roy Lee Morgan, Scott Roberts, Mark Miller, and John McGoogan serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     Mr. Sammon was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church. He retired as owner of Pat Sammon Chevrolet.

     He is survived by his wife, Donna Sammon of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Ashley Sammon of Newton, GA, and Kelly Williams of Colquitt, GA; one son, Caine Williams of Albany, GA; one granddaughter, Hollie Williams; two sisters, Jan (Johnny) McGoogan of Atlanta, GA, and Stacey (Boyd) Johnson of Atlanta, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Sammon was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Dot Sammon.

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Essie Clide Shepard     96

     Mrs. Essie Shepard of Colquitt died Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 15, 2015, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Mock officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Donald Whitaker, Ricky Allen, Tim Allen, Danny Allen, Russ Allen, and Richard Allen serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Sunday, February 15, 2015, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Shepard was a seamstress and a member of Pilgrims Rest Church.

     She is survived by one daughter, Josephine Whitaker Allen of Colquitt, GA; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Whitaker of Albany, GA; nine grandchildren, Tommy Allen of Colquitt, GA, Ricky (Sherry) Allen of Colquitt, GA, Tim (Sandra) Allen of Colquitt, GA, Danny (Sheila) Allen of Colquitt, GA, Russ Allen of Colquitt, GA, Donald (Teresa) Whitaker of Doerun, GA, Tara (Daryl) Morgan of Leesburg, GA, Angel (Gregg) Moore of Lexington, SC, and Joshua Whitaker of Albany, GA; 13 great grandchildren; and 13 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Shepard was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Shepard;  and one son, Donald Whitaker.

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Rose Marie Givens     70

     Mrs. Rose Marie Givens of Colquitt died Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Miller Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Monday, February 2, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Waldean officiating. Interment will follow at Mothers Home Cemetery with Matt Harrell, Gaylon Harrell, Zachery Givens, Rae Givens, Jamie Givens, and Jason Clenney serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be, Zachory Johnson, Preston Johnson, Casey Givens, Jacob Duke, and Bo Bailey. Visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2015, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Givens was a member of Unity Church of God in Iron City. She retired from Memorial Hospital as housekeeping supervisor.

     She is survived by her husband, Oscar "Jr." Givens of Brinson, GA; two sons, Tony (Stephanie) Givens of Georgetown, GA, and Jeff (Lashia) Givens of Bainbridge, GA; 11 grandchildren, Zach Givens, Kaley Givens, Macey Givens, Casey Givens, Zachory Johnson, Preston Johnson, Jacob Duke, Katie Duke, Brooke Bailey, Carole Leigh Bailey, and Bo Bailey; one great grandson, Braxton Lee Givens; one brother, William (Linda) Owens of Dawson, GA; and two sisters, Ollie Holt of Colquitt, GA, and Martha Harris of Dawson, GA. Mrs. Givens was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Martha Owens; one sister, Mary McGuire; and three brothers, J.E. Owen, Henry Owen, and Earl D. Owens.

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Amy Ashley Everson     44

     Ms. Amy Ashley Everson of Colquitt died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, January 22, 2015, at 2:00 PM at Thompson Cemetery with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Trav Pickle, Bryan Wells, Tracy Pickle, Sean Hall, Brett Tabb, Cleve Roland, and Marty Phillips will serve as pall bearers. Visitation will be Thursday, January 22, 2015, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Amy was a member of Thompson Free Will Baptist Church and worked as a cashier at Rite Aid in Colquitt.

     She is survived by one son, Chase (Leah) Widner of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Madison Stegall of Colquitt, GA; one granddaughter, Brailyn Cross of Colquitt, GA; parents, Ronnie and Gail Everson of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Blaine (Denise) Everson of Athens, GA; and one niece, Eliza Everson, of Athens, GA.

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 Peggy Duane Widner     80

     Mrs. Peggy Widner of Colquitt died Thursday, January 8, 2015, at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. Rebecca Duke-Barton officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with Cole Tyler, Bill Spooner, Larry Widner, Ricky Bradford, Brad Hambric, and Walter Hayes serving as pall bearers. Visitation will be Friday, January 9, 2015, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Peggy was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church where she served as a sunday school teacher for over 40 years and an officer at the district level of United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Beta Sigma Phi-Xi Epsilon Sorority. Mrs. Peggy retired from the federal government.

     She is survived by one son, Greg Widner of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Lawson of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, GJ (Mallory) Widner, Isabella Lawson, and Nikki Widner; and two great grandchildren, Emma Widner and Haden Widner. Mrs. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Widner; two brothers, and four sisters.

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Charles Carroll Brown     82

     Mr. Charles Brown of Colquitt died Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 2:00 PM at Cook's Union Methodist Church with Rev. Charlie Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rodney Phillips, Dole Cook Jr., Stanley Cook, Roy Cook, Hamilton Cook, and Taylor Cook serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Cook's Union Methodist Church.

     Mr. Charles was a member of Cook's Union Methodist Church and was a member of of the Walter C. Dancer Lodge #115. He retired from Bainbridge State College as Director of Plant Operations.

     He is survived by three sons, Rodney (Dottie) Brown of Donalsonville, GA, Jeff (Melanie) Brown of Blakely, GA, and Scott (Misty) Brown of Bainbridge, GA; four grandchildren, Will Brown, Cory Brown, Abby Brown, and Maggy Brown; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Cook's Union Methodist Church c/0 Mrs. Sheila Williams, 1219 Hwy 91 N., Colquitt, GA 39837.

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Harvey C. "Bunky" Whittaker     67

     Mr. Bunky Whittaker of Lake Seminole died Monday, January 5, 2015, at his residence. A memorial service will be held Friday, January 9, 2015, at 11:00 AM at Brinson Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM Friday, January 9, 2015 at the church.

     Bunky was a lifelong resident of Spring Creek and was an avid sportsman. He was the third generation owner of Pace's Fish Camp.

     He is survived by his wife, Wanda Faye Hornsby Whittaker; one daughter, Pam Sheffield Stone; one son, H. Cliff Whittaker, II; one grandson, Grant T. Sjparks; mother, Gloria Pace McCullough; four brothers, Charles Whittaker, Randy Whittaker, Frank MCullough, and Neal McCullough; five sisters, Donna Messner, Sheila Lane, Kay Craig, Tina Dopudja, and Kristie Horner.

     Flowers will be accepted, or make donations to the American Cancer Society or Brinson Baptist Church.

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Cecil C. McLendon     91

     Mr. Cecil C. McLendon of Colquitt died Monday, January 5, 2015 at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at 1:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Primitive Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 6, 2015, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. McLendon was a member of New Salem Free Will Baptist Church and was the retired owner of McLendon Meat Company. He was also a member of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion and the William M. Wilson VFW Post #6046. Mr. McLendon served in the US Army during WWII beginning in January 1943. He served in the European Theater and was one of the first to storm the beaches during the Invasion of Normandy. He received the American Theater Ribbon, the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon, four Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, two Purple Hearts and a WWII Victory Medal. Mr. McLendon was honorably discharged from the US Army on November 17, 1945.

     He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Short McLendon of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Charles Ivan (Judy) McLendon of Ontario, WI, and Gary Cecil McLendon of Colquitt, GA; three daughters, Vonda (Don) Coleman of Shellman, GA, Donna Sue (Dean) Rosier of Albany, GA, and Rita Ann McVey of Albany, GA; 20 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one brother, Eugene Talmadge (Nancy) McLendon of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr. McLendon was preceded in death by his parents, C.I. and Rannie Newberry McLendon, one son-in-law, Terry McVey, seven brothers, and three sisters.

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Hunter Charlie Davis     93

     Mr. Hunter Charlie Davis of Colquitt died Monday, December 29, 2014, at Donalsonville Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Cory Thomas and Rev. Eugene Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at Flat Creek Cemetery with Dole Cook, Jr., Rex Cook, Vic Hill, Doug Lane, Lanier Lane, Alan Pearce, Todd Pearce, and Mark Spooner serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 31, 2014, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Davis was of the baptist faith. He was a farmer, a barber, and also worked at Southern Airways in Bainbridge, GA.

     He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Merle Davis of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Kay (Glenn) Keebler of Panama City, FL; two grandchildren, David Keebler of Atlanta, GA, and Chad (Carol) Widner of Bainbridge, GA; two second granddaughters, Kim Ryan of Jesup, GA, and Michelle Natarajan of Charlotte, NC; two great grandchildren, Lilah and Callie Widner; two sisters, Eunice (Sis) Cook, of Colquitt, GA, and Carolyn Cooper of Colquitt, GA; and a double first cousin, Sammie Davis Turner.

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James Cornelius Glover    64

     Mr. James Cornelius Glover of Colquitt died Monday, December 29, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Black officiating.  Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with James Glover, Jr., Duane Scrape, Eric Neuman, Barry Morse, Matt Hill, and Miguel Villalobos serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 30, 2014, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Glover was of the baptist faith and was employed by Colquitt Housing Authority as maintenance supervisor.

     He survived by one son, James Glover, Jr. of Lebanon, MO; three daughters, Nancy Villalobos of Plant City, FL, Sherry D. (Steve) Morse of Colquitt, GA, and Nancy (Jim) Glover of Kiln, MS; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Ann Martines of Riverview, FL, and Lisa Nash of Plant City, FL; two brothers, Jerry Glover of Dover, FL, and Randy Glover of Blakely, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Glover was preceded in death by his wife, Verlin Glover.

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Harry Edwin Wells     87

     Mr. Harry Edwin Wells of Colquitt died Friday, December 26, 2014, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Sunday, December 28, 2014, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Buren Womble and Rev. Cory Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Whites Bridge Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Greg Calhoun, Ronnie Powell, Chris Chambers, Jimmy Miller, Kelly Summers, Terry Bevis, Wayne Wilkin, and Carlton Thomas will serve as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Sunday, December 28, 2014, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Wells was of the baptist faith and he was a member of the Walter C. Dancer Lodge #115, the Albany Hasan Temple, and the Knights of the Royal Templar.

     He is survived by his wife, Joyce Wells of Colquitt, GA; one son, Charles (Candace) Wells of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Sandra (Russell) Womble of Colquitt, GA; three grandchildren, Jason Edward Wells, Kristi Womble, and Blake Womble; seven great grandchildren, Harbor Wells, Maeleigh Wells, Maggie Wells, Hudson Harry Wells, Kaydence Womble, Landon Womble, and Ella Womble; and one brother, Sydney (Belle) Wells of Colquitt, GA.

     Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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Julian Rust  90

     Mr. Julian Rust of Colquitt died Monday, December 8, 2014, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Blakely.  Graveside services will be Thursday, December 11, 2014, at 11:00 AM at Gordon Cemetery with Rev. Tim Mock officiating.

     Mr. Rust was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. He was a member of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion and the William M. Wilson VFW Post #6046. Mr. Rust was also an avid golfer.

     He is survived by his wife, Lois Rust of Colquitt, GA; one son, John Oliver Rust of Grapevine, TX; one daughter, Judy (David) Huerta of Chromo, CO; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Bobbie Mock and Jewel McKenzie of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Gordon Cemetery Fund, c/o Inelle Williams, 301 N. Delores Street, Colquitt, GA 39837.

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Jonathon Neal Jones     52

     Mr. Jonathon Neal Jones of Colquitt died Saturday, December 6, 2014, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Mr. Jones was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and was a welder.

     He is survived by his wife, Betty Jones of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Sabrina Jones of Donalsonville, GA; two brothers, Tony Jones and Terry Jones, both of Albany, GA; one sister, Debra Jones; and one aunt, Bobbie Hart of Colquitt, GA.

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Hilton Wesley Richardson     72

     Mr. Hilton Richardson of Colquitt died Saturday, December 6, 2014, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Mr. Richardson was of the Free Will Baptist faith and retird from the Department of Transportation.

     He is survived by one niece, Felicia "Lisa" and Ricky J. Smith of Colquitt, GA; and one great niece, Victoria Smith of Colquitt, GA.

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