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 .

Payment Policy Effective January 1, 2018

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

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

We will no longer wait for estates to be settled.

No exceptions.

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



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Obits

William Fred Middleton     79

     Mr. William Fred Middleton of Colquitt died Friday, April 20, 2018, at his residence.  A graveside service wil be held Sunday, April 22, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield officiating.  Visitation will be held Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Middleton was of the baptist faith and retired as Lab Manager from Donalsonville Hospital after 35 years.

     He is survived by his wife, Beverly Gordon Middleton of Colquitt, GA; three sons, Chris Middleton of Colquitt, GA, Kevin Middleton of Donalsonville, GA, and Brandy Middleton of Perry, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Mary Lee Granade    87

     Mrs. Mary Lee Granade of Colquitt died Friday, April 20, 2018, at her residence.  A graveside memorial service will be Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Newton Cranford officiating.. 

     Mrs. Granade was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

     She is survived by one son, Ferris (Marie) Granade, Sr. of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Frances (Lanny) Yeske of Forrest, VA, and Myra (Gary) Foster of Trussville, AL; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; one sister, June Sandlin of Brinson, GA; and two brothers, Marvin Blevins of Brinson, GA, and Bobby Blevins of Colquitt, GA.  Mrs. Granade was preceded in death by her husband, Churchel Granade.

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Jay Lynn Johnson     81

     Mr. Lynn Johnson of Empire, LA, formerly of Colquitt, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at his son's residence in Louisiana.  Graveside funeral services will be Monday, April 9, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Wit Byram officiating.  Visitation will be Monday, April 9, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Johnson retired from Babcock Plantation as a cattleman and also worked as the Miller County Voter Registrar.  He was a member of the Colquitt Lions Club and the Miller County Soil Conservation Committee.

     He is survived by one son, Jeff (Gaby) Johnson of Buris, LA; one daughter, Debra (Thomas L.) Smith of Cairo, GA; and two grandchildren, Lawton (Lakitha) Smith and Hope (Bradley) Jones.  Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Johnson and one granddaughter, Marie Smith.

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Wanda Elaine Cross  72

     Mrs Wanda Elaine Cross of Donalsonville died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her residence. Graveside Funeral services will be held Monday, April 2, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Friendship Cemetery in Donalsonville, Ga.  with Rev. Herman Enfinger officiating.

     Mrs Cross was retired after 37 years as a school bus driver for the Miller County school system.

     She is survived by one son, Brad (Tonya) Cross of Donalsonville, one daughter, Felicia "Sissy" (Bob) Brown of Blufton, Ga. Three grandchildren, Lexi Cross, Seth Cross  and Darian Cross. One brother,  Charles (Frances) North of Donalsonville and one sister in law, Betty North of Iron City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Spurgeon and Lois Jarvis North and two brothers, James North and Mike North.

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Larry Tiner     77

     Mr. Larry Tiner of Colquitt died Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Miller County Hospital.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. Rebecca Duke Barton and Rev. Cory Thomas officiating.  Honorary pall bearers will be members of the Miller County Senior Center and the Ris Bell, Jr. Sunday School Class.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 29, 2018, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     Mr. Tiner was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church, Crooked Oak Golf Club, and the Miller County Senior Center.  He retired from the Jacksonville Times as a computer engineer.

     He is survived by one sister, Margie Elise Webb of Mason City, IL; four nieces, Rita (Terry Parker) Tyner Glass of Colquitt, GA, Tammy Tiner (David) Houston of Blakely, GA, Linda Lane (Kevin) Shiver of Columbus, GA, and Rose Ann Webb (Darin) Willis of Hopedale, IL; four nephews, Stan (Gwen) Tyner, Jr. of Donalsonville, GA, Harry Webb of Mason City, IL, Jerry (Nancy) Webb of Armington, Il, and Dr. Robert (Laura) Lane of Colquitt, GA; and many great nieces and nephews. Mr. Tiner was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Wright and Zemma Davis Tiner; and four brothers, Cosby Tyner, Louie Tyner, Stanley Tyner, and Bobby D. Tiner.

     In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Colquitt United Methodist Church Building Fund or the Miller County Senior Center.

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Charles Charlie Musgrove     76

     Mr. Charles Charlie Musgrove of Colquitt died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tony Mock and Deacon Jason Williams officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Musgrove was of the Baptist faith and retired from the Miller County Road Department after 25 years of service.

     He is survived by his wife, Laura White Musgrove of Colquitt, GA; one son, Raymond Earl (TammySue) Musgrove of Baker County, GA; two daughters, Connie Ann Musgrove of Monticello, FL, and Patricia Leigh Musgrove of Jacksonville, FL; two step sons, Clay Brock of Bainbridge, GA, and Doug Brock of Colquitt, GA; one step daughter, Selena Tomlinson of Cairo, GA; four grandchildren, John Alexander West, Stephanie Kay Musgrove, Shelly Lynn Robinson, and Nevan Axel Brooks; four great grandchildren, Conner Ray Dugan, Annabelle Robinson, Jessie Nichole Musgrove, and Avery James Morris; six step grandchildren, Aaron Brock, Priscilla Brock, Caleb Brock, Alyssa Brock, Andrew Tomlinson, and Carson Tomlinson; one brother, Bo Musgrove of Colquitt, GA; and one sister, Louise Lovering of Colquitt, GA. One half brother,  Johnny Musgrove of Ozark, Al, two half sisters,  Carol Caldwell of Eufala, Al and Leyla Lowery of Pensacola, Fl.  Mr. Musgrove was preceded in death by his parents, John Sam and Cappie Musgrove; one sister, Deloris Musgrove; one brother, James Samuel Musgrove; and one grandson, Coty Musgrove.

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Steven Alan Craft     62

     Mr. Steven Alan Craft of Colquitt died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center.  Mr. Craft's wishes were to be cremated.

     Mr. Craft was a fork lift driver with Birdsong Peanut Company in Colquitt.

     He is survived by his wife, Nancy Craft of Colquitt, GA; one son, Bubba Craft of Patmos, GA; two stepdaughters, Marie Kirkland of Dothan, AL, and Jessica Gowan of Blakely, GA; four grandchildren; his mother, Christine Craft of Patmos, GA; two brothers, Frank Craft of Dawsonville, GA, and Benson Craft of Patmos, GA; and one sister, Beth Williams of Savannah, GA.  Mr. Craft was preceded in death by his father, Reuben Craft.

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Merle Estelle Davis     89

     Mrs. Merle Davis of Colquitt died Monday, March 5, 2018, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home.  funeral services will be Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating.  Interment will follow at Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rex Cook, Dole Cook, Jr., Vic Hill, Doug Lane, Mark Spooner, Allen Pearce, and Lanier Lane serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Merle had been a longtime resident of Miller County.  She taught school in the Miller County School System for 47 years.  She obtained her Associates Degree from Andrew College in Cuthbert, Georgia in 1947.  She completed her Bachelors Degree from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia in 1957.

     After retirement, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and friends.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Colquitt, Georgia where she enjoyed spending time with her Sunday School Class.

     She was a member of the Donalsonville Garden Club, and the Georgia Retired Teacher's Association.

     She is survived by one daughter, Kaye (Glenn) Keebler of Panama City, FL; one grandson, Chad (Carol) Widner of Bainbridge, GA; two granddaughters, Kim Ryan of Jesup, GA, and Michele Natarajan of Charlotte, NC; and two great granddaughters, Lilah and Callie Widner.  Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Hunter Davis; one grandson, David Keebler; parents, Clay and Lila Russell Lane; three sisters; and three brothers.

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Mattie Audrey Dunn     97

     Mrs. Mattie Audrey Dunn of Colquitt died Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Miller Nursing Home.  funeral services will be Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Flat Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Cory Thomas, Rev. Robert Johns, Sam Dunn and Rev. Jeff Horne officiating.  Interment will follow at Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Andy Dunn, Todd Dunn, Rev. Jeff Horne, Patrick Horne, Alex Dunn, and Rev. Jeremy Horne serving as active pall bearers.  Honorary pall bearers will be James Burch, Charles Brackin, Kenneth Enfinger, Jerry Mock, Billy Joe Newberry, and Tommy Phillips.  Visitation will be Tuesday, February 27, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mrs. Dunn was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church and was a nurse with Miller Nursing Home for 17 years.

     She is survived by three sons, Sam (Marilyn) Dunn of Bainbridge, GA, Dwight (Jeanne) Dunn of Georgetown, GA, and Wayne Dunn of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Linda Dunn (Payton) Horne of Jakin, GA; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 8 great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Willie Zell McCormick. 

     Mrs. Dunn was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Dunn; one daughter, Norma Jean Dean; her parents, William Joseph and Willie Wessie Knight McCormick; two sisters, Mary Lou George and Wessie Mae Bush; and one brother, Willard J. McCormick.

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Edith Laverne Richardson     81

     Mrs. Edith Laverne Richardson of Brinson died Thursday, February 22, 2018, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Whitaker officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Matthew Queen, Andy Richardson, Tim Cook, Aaron Kent, Jose Ramirez and Jeremy Weeks serving as active pallbearers..  Visitation will be Friday, February 23, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

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

     She is survived by three sons, Lester H. (Gladys Marie) Richardson of Thomasville, GA, Franklin (Norma) Richardson of Colquitt, GA, and Michael Paul (Judy) Richardson of Camilla, GA; three daughters, Nancy Richardson of Camilla, GA, Patricia Phillips of Brinson, GA, and Teressa (Bobby) Ellison of Brinson, GA; 24 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three sisters, Amy (Randy) Spooner of Colquitt, GA; Gloria Jean (Ronald) Mancil of Colquitt, GA, and Sara Mott of Bainbridge, GA; and one brother, Alvin Harden of Albany, GA.  Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Hayward Richardson; three sons, Donald Richardson, Billy Ray Richardson, and Tony Richardson; and one daughter, Sandra Ramirez. 

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Linda Diane Smith     67

     Ms. Linda Diane Smith of Colquitt died Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Whitaker officiating.  Interment will follow at Mother's Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Ms. Smith was a member of Thompson Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by one sister, Annie Pearl Lunsford of Albany, GA; and a number of nieces and nephews.  Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Ruby Lovering Smith, one brother and two sisters.

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Oliver Donald Cook     84

     Mr. Oliver Donald Cook of Colquitt died Saturday, February 10, 2018, at his residence.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Cook's Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Morris and Rev. Mike Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Cook's Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Cook was a charter member of Cook's Union United Methodist Church and retired from the Department of Defense.

     He is survived by two daughters, Donna (Jim) Malone of Hillsdale, WY, and Kay Rogers of Bainbridge, GA; seven grandchildren, Adam (Evelyn) Bass, Erin (David) Gaillard, Lorin Groff, April Sammons, Tommy Rogers, Janet Fitzgerald, and Amy (David) Mitcham; 13 great grandchildren; three brothers, Larry Cook of Port St. Joe, FL, Richard (Pat) Cook of Colquitt, GA, and Gene (Gail) Cook of Donalsonville, GA; one sister, Irene (Joe) Bush of Blakely, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.  Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his parents, James Seabe and Sarah Oliver Cook; his wife, Janice Williams Cook; and two daughters, Janet Cook and Cindy Gould.

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George Howard "Buster" Joiner, Jr.

     Mr. George "Buster" Joiner, Jr., died Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Dennis Jones, Griffin Attaberry, and Wes Baldwin officiating.  Interment will be Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Leesburg Cemetery in Leesburg, GA, with Braxton Jones, Jeb Forrest Jones, WC Yates, Hubert Stafford, Craig Huntley, Mitchell Comerford, and Rory Attaberry serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Wednesday, February 7, 2018, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Joiner was a member of Bainbridge Church of Christ. He graduated from UGA in 1961 with honors, was a member of the Army National Guard, and owner of Georgia Music Service.

     He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Joiner of Colquitt, GA; one son, George E. (Jo Ann) Joiner of Colquitt, GA; two daughters, Karen (Dennis) Jones of Ellaville, GA, and Kimberly (Griffin) Attaberry of Monticello, GA; five grandchildren, Braxton Jones, Jeb Forrest Jones, Rebecca Joiner, Rachel Joiner, and Rory Attaberry; and two brothers, Frank (Carolyn) Joiner of Americus, GA, and Lee Joiner of Americus, GA.  Mr. Joiner was preceded in death by his parents, George Howard and Sara Cannon Joiner, Sr., and one brother, Jerry Joiner.

     Flowers will be accepted or make donations to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation.

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Easton Reed Lovering

     Easton Reed Lovering died Friday, February 2, 2018, at Archbold Memorial Hospital.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 10:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wayne Sheffield and Rev. Chad Cooper officiating.  Interment will follow at Kelley Cemetery.

     Easton is survived by his parents, Les and Cindy Lovering of Colquitt, GA; maternal grandparents, W.C. and Joyce Franklin of Colquitt, GA; maternal great grandmother, Grace Whittaker of Donalsonville, GA; paternal grandmothers, Mary Nell Lovering of Colquitt, GA, and Vonnie Lovering of Colquitt, GA; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Cecil and Margaret Franklin; maternal great grandfather, George "Babe" Whittaker; paternal grandfather, Glen Lovering; and paternal great grandparents, Lester and Jeanette Kelley and Idus and Lizzie B. Lovering.

     In lieu of flowers, make donations to Colquitt First Baptist Church Building Fund or Colquitt First Baptist Church Youth Department at 351 East Pine Street, Colquitt, GA, 39837.

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Deanna Renee Wood

     Ms Deanna Woods of Auburndale, Fl., died January 30, 2018 at her residence. A private service will be held by her family Saturday, February  3, 2018 at Colquitt Funeral Home. Interment will be t Harmony Cemetery.

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Ouida Lavond Wells     75

     Mrs. Ouida Wells of Donalsonville died Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Seminole Manor.   Funeral services will be Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Scarborough officiating.  Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery.

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Diane Eubanks Cook     67

     Mrs. Diane Eubanks Cook of Colquitt died Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at Miller County Hospital.  Graveside funeral services will be Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Cook's Cemetery with Rev. Fletcher Sheffield officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

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

     She is survived by her husband, Terry Cook of Colquitt, GA; three sons, Terry Ian Cook of Reno, GA, William Seth Cook of Colquitt, GA, and Brian Thomas (Kathy) Cook of Colquitt, GA; four grandchildren, Sethany Cook, Gabriel Cook, Kian Cook, and Lianna Cook; one sister,  Peggye (Fred) Eubanks Harris of Tallahassee, FL; and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Carolyn Thomas Eubanks, and one brother.

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Hilda Jones Grow     76

     Mrs. Hilda Jones Grow of Colquitt died Thursday, January 25, 2018, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Sunday, January 28, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Colquitt United Methodist Church with Rev. Rebecca Duke-Barton officiating.  Walter Hayes, Joe Grimsley, Ronnie Rentz, Ricky Stuckey, Bill Grow, Jr., and Dr. Parker Grow eill serve as active pall bearers.  Honorary pall bearers will be Andy Spooner, James Fudge, Greg Calhoun, and Marty Tabb.  Visitation will be Sunday, January 28, 2018, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Colquitt United Methodist Church.

     Mrs. Grow was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the Sisters in Spirit Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Colquitt Garden Club, a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and president of the Deep South Bulldog Club.

     Mrs. Grow is survived by her husband, Charles E. Grow, Jr. of Colquitt, GA; one son, Hilton Grow of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Julianne (Robert) Glisson of Savannah, GA; three grandchildren, Danielle Grow, Annabelle Glisson, and Shane Ross Glisson; one great grandchild, Sabella Phillips; and two sisters, Nelda Owens, of Albany, GA, and Jane Miller of Attapulgus, GA.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Grow and Shane Grow;  her parents, Hilton Orie and Annie Lane Jones; and two sisters, Linda Jones and Bebe Ann Gold.

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Curtis Chapman

     Mr Curtis Chapman died Tuesday, January  23, 2018 in Thomasville.  A Graveside Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 26, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemetery.

     Full obit is pending.

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Lawrence Hill Moore     94

     Mr. Hill Moore of Colquitt died Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Miller County Hospital.  Funeral services will be Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 10:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Cooper and Rev. Stanley Phillips officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Phillip Moore, Danny Moore, Isaac Moore, Lawson Bost, Noah Kough, and Bryce McGuire serving as active pall bearers.  Visitation will be Friday, January 19, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

     Mr. Hill was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the Gerald Grow Post #165 American Legion and retired from AT&T.

     He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Grace M. Moore of Colquitt, GA; three sons, Tommy (Sandra) Moore of Colquitt, GA, Warren (Mary Faye) Moore of Newnan, GA, and David (Derinda) Moore of Powder Springs, GA; one nephew, Charles Singleton of Waldorf MD; six grandchildren, Philip (Amber) Moore, Danny (Laci) Moore, Jessica (Lawson) Bost, Isaac (Sarah) Moore, Kristen (Noah) Kough, and Ashley Moore; 11 great grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Ashley of Blairxville, GA, Jean Edwards of Jacksonville, FL, and Margaret (Fred) Bailey of Powder Springs, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by two nieces, Marie Humphrey and Joan Lodge.

     In lieu of flowers make donations to Colquitt First Baptist Buidling Fund or Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

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Walter Clifton (Tubby) Dancer     75

     Mr. Tubby Dancer of Colquitt died Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Southeast Alabama Medical Center.  Funeral services will be Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church Chapel with Rev. Chad Cooper and Adam Bush officiating.  Interment will follow in the Colquitt City Cemetery with Adam Bush, Hilton Lane, Kevin Warren, Will Fain, John Godwin, and Darren Dolan serving as pall bearers.  Visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2018, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church Chapel.

     Mr. Dancer was a member of Colquitt First Baptist Church where he was a member of the choir.  He retired from Damascus Peanut Company.

     He is survived by his wife, Patricia Baxley Dancer of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Jeff (Shea) Dancer of Leesburg, GA, and Brad Dancer of Colquitt, GA; two grandchildren, Joy Dancer and Walt Dancer; and two sisters, Dianne Johnson of Jakin, GA, and Dottie Chandler of Donalsonville, GA.  Mr. Dancer was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Lane Dancer; one son, Lane Dancer; and his parents, Walter L. and Eleanor Pruitt Dancer.

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Sarah Anita Cook     63

     On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the gates of Heaven opened wide and through them Sara Cross Cook entered into the House of her Lord and Savior forever.  In the blink of an eye, Sara was standing on streets of gold and rejoicing in the long-awaited reunion with her daughter, Jill.

      Sara was born September 15, 1954, to the late Jiley Mack Cross, Sr. and April Christine Smith Cross.  She attended school in Miller County and in June 1973 she married the love of her life, Roger Willis Cook.  In 1974 Sara and Roger welcomed their only child, Stephanie "Jill" Cook, whom they lost tragically in April 1993.  Every day since losing Jill, Sara mourned for her and now she has finally been granted her wish of seeing her again.  This grand reunion gives Sara's family comfort in knowing that just next week on January 16, Sara will be able to once again celebrate Jill's birthday with her in Heaven.

     Sara was a dedicated employee at Wilkin's IGA for 38 years before retiring from her management position, although she was probably best known for all those she touched through their bellies with her famous and delicious Mayhaw Jelly.

      Sara was a loyal, kind and generous soul, full of love and compassion.  Her motto was "be nice".  She had a servant's heart and was always willing to help others in their time of need, offering encouraging words and prayer.  Sara enjoyed being surrounded by her large family and hosting gatherings in the home she shared with Roger and spending time with friends, often travelling with Roger to meet up for vacations together several times a year.  Sara took pride in her home and was dedicated to making sure her yards looked perfect and could often be seen working outside raking leaves or planting flowers.  But, above all else, the thing Sara cherished most was being "SaySay" and taking care of her great niece, MereJo Foster.  MereJo was a joyful blessing for Sara.  They were the best of friends and spent their days playing and learning, singing and dancing, buying new toys, giving Roger a hard time and chasing Rascal.  Sara was an active volunteer at MereJo's school, New Beginning Children's Learning Center, where she was always willing to help decorate, host holiday parties or anything she could do to help with MereJo's class.

      Sara was a member of Cook's Union Methodist Church and loved her church family, often inviting her family and friends to church functions.  Sara never missed an opportunity to tell others the importance of getting their lives right with God so that they could spend eternity together.  She was a witness for Christ and his love for everyone despite their faults and her wish was for everyone she loved to be able to be in Heaven together one day.  Sara was a bright light in her family and in this world and will always be remembered for taking care of those around her and loving them deeply and unconditionally.

     Those left to remember Sara are her husband and soulmate, Roger Cook; brothers Louie Cross, Wendell Cross, both of Donalsonville and Robin Cross of Whites Creek, Tennessee; sisters Faye Rutledge and Jackie Alday, both of Donalsonville; sister-in-law Merlene Willis of Thomasville; brother-in-love Ronnie Shiver and sister-in-love Elaine Cross, both of Donalsonville; numerous nieces and nephews, including two very special great-nieces Erica Jill Logan Saye who carries on the name of her daughter and Hattie Harrison who was born on her daughter's birthday.  Sara had a great love and affection for Erica and Hattie because of their connection with Jill.  Also, her three very special great nephews, Cody Mack Cross and Julian Mack Harrison of whom she was very fond because they were carrying on the family name "Mack", just as her grandfather, father and brother; and her beloved God Son, Jacob Cole Porter.  Sara also leaves to cherish her memory the "Forrest Girls", Rannie, Rachel, Reva and Riley Ann, and their mother and Sara's long time and very special friend, Sharon Forrest.

     Other than her daughter and parents, Sara was predeceased by her brother, J.M. Cross, and her sister, Mabel Cross Shiver.

      A Celebration of Life Service for Sara is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 3:00pm, at Cook's Union Methodist Church, with visitation prior to the service from 1:00pm until 3:00pm, also at Cook's Union.  Pallbearers will be Ronnie Shiver, Mike Thomas, Tom Foster, Bill Willis, Ray Johnson, Mike Colgan, Brad Cross and Dale Cross.  Cook's Union is located at 2271 Bellview Road, Colquitt, Georgia 39837.

     In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to Cook's Union Methodist Church, c/o Sheila Williams, 1219 Highway 91 North, Colquitt, Georgia 39837.

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Jewell June Chambers     87

     Mrs. Jewell Chambers of Eatonton, GA, formerly of Colquitt, died Monday, January 8, 2018, at her residence.  Funeral services will be Friday, January 12, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel.  Visitation will be Friday, January 12, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at New Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.

     Mrs. Chambers was a homemaker.

     She is survived by one son, Darrell (Dianne) Chambers of West Point, GA; two daughters, Peggy (Bud) Allen of Greensboro, GA, and Susan (Buddy) Mayzes of Eatonton, GA; four grandchildren, Cindy (Brian) Hall, Amber (Jeramy) Jackson, Andrew Streyer, and Elliott Streyer; five great grandchildren; one sister, Nellie Lane of Iron City, GA; two brothers, J.E. Roland of Bainbridge, GA, and Jerry (Cheryl) Roland of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Chambers was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Chambers.

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 Wilma McLendon     100

     Mrs. Wilma McLendon of Donalsonville died Monday, January 8, 2018, at Seminole Manor.  Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 2:00 PM at New Home Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Scarborough officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 PM at New Home Free Will Baptist Church.

     Mrs. McLendon is survived by one brother, Thomas Arnold Chambers of NM; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Sapp Chambers of Jacksonville, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews.  Mrs. McLendon was preceded in death by two husbands, Willie Reeves and Joe Lane McLendon; six brothers, Henry, Green, John, James, Harold, and Marion; and three sisters, Cora, Nettie, and Carrie Mae.

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George Alton Boyd  92

     Mr. Alton Boyd of Sylvester, Georgia, formerly of Colquitt, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, at his residence in Sylvester.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 3:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Danny Story and Rev. Chad Cooper officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 PM Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Colquitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Colquitt City Cemetery with Terry Pickle, Clint Grimes, Scott Henderson, Ricky Brents, Freddie Rentz, and Mike Boyd serving as pall bearers.

     Mr. Boyd was a retired farmer, a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Sylvester, GA, and a former member of Colquitt First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He was also a member of the Gerald Grow Post #119 American Legion.

     He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Boyd of Sylvester, GA; one son, Al (Karon) Boyd of Sylvester, GA; two grandchildren, Alissa (Billy) Doering and John-Michael Boyd; three brothers, Marvin (Laverne) Boyd of Colquitt, GA, Jack (Marjean) Boyd of Thomasville, GA, and Roy (Gail) Boyd of Waycross, GA; one sister,  Alice Lane of Colquitt, GA; and a large number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Seaborn and Alice Everson Boyd and one brother Emory Boyd.

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Crissandra Bowen  57

     Ms Crissandra Bowen of Bainbridge died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Memorial Manor Nursing Home in Bainbridge.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

     She is survived by one son, Cyle Bowen of Bainbridge, GA;  her father, Gordon Barwick of Fort Walton Beach, FL; three brothers, Rev. Kent Barwick of Colquitt,GA,  Lee Barwick of Tallahassee, FL, and David Barwick of Bainbridge, GA;  and one sister, Susanne Botts of Bainbridge, GA.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Sue Watson.

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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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