Colquitt Funeral Home Inc.

Danny B. Sheffield Funeral Director

Colquitt Funeral Home
108 E Grow Street
Colquitt, GA 39837
ph: 229-758-3571
fax: 229-758-2280

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 professinal 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.

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

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Effective Monday August 15, 2021 we will no longer be leaving tents up after the funeral service at cemeterys. Most funeral homes in our area have quit this practice for years, but we have tried to continue the old way. Due to this crazy weather we have these days we lost two tents in July to wind damage and just had one fall due to wind at Flat Creek this week. Not only can they be torn up but the steel frames that hold them up can break or damage monument work which we certanly do not want to happen. Thanks for your understanding.

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Sally Merle Grimes Delaney 94

Mrs. Sally Delaney died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Miller County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. She will be buried at Mothers Home Cemetery.

Mrs. Delaney was a former beautician and member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son, Douglas Delaney, Jr.; three grandchildren, Erin Delaney Smith, Shannon Delaney, and Melissa Delaney; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Delaney Smith, and Sophia Smith. Mrs. Delaney was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Delaney, Sr., parents, Doc and Alma Middleton Grimes; two brothers, and five sisters.

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Addie Don Chandler
1950-2021

A. Don Chandler died at home on October 5, 2021, in the arms of his beloved, “Pretty Wife, Miss Kay”, as he so often referred to her in life. Mr. Chandler will be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Born March 16, 1950, Don grew up in the SWGA area, and was educated in the public schools in Seminole and Miller Counties. After graduating from Miller County High School, Class of 1968, Don was drafted to military service for his country. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged following a tour of duty in Vietnam. On the G.I.Bill Don attended and was graduated in 1977 from Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia.

Mr. Chandler was employed by the State of Georgia, Department of Probation Corrections until his retirement in 2004. After his retirement, along side his wife, Kay, they were active in volunteer efforts within this community.

Don was an adept “people person”. He loved serving his fellow man. A good deed, assisting anyone in need was his highlight in any given day. Service is what put that infectious smile on his face along with his “Hey Buddy” greeting.

Don loved life, as he lived it to the fullest for 71 years. Don Chandler was a genuinely good man.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Colquitt United Methodist Church or the Colquitt/Miller County Arts Council or Swamp Gravy.

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Geraldine Diane Burke 75

Mrs. Geraldine Diane Burke of Colquitt died Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Union Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Scott Messer officiating.

Mrs. Burke was a machine operator at John B. Sanfilippo & Son in Bainbridge, Georgia, and was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one son, Ralph Michael Burke of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Elaine B. (Charlie) McCann of Bainbridge, GA; two grandchildren, Travis (Sierra) McCann and Madison Diane McCann; one great grandson, Layton James McCann; one sister, Jean Melton of Sopchoppy, FL; two brothers, Winford Harden of Colquitt, GA, and Clyde Harden of Doerun, GA; and a special loved friend, Debra Jones of Colquitt, GA.

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Robert Ladonne Merritt, III 52

Robert Ladonne Merritt III, 52, of Panama City Beach Florida went to be with the Lord on September 19 2021. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, at the First Baptist Church Chapel of Colquitt, Georgia. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:oo PM est with service to follow. Mr. Jeffery West will be officiating.

Ladonne was born on July 14, 1969, in Bainbridge, Georgia. He graduated from Miller County High School and went on to graduate from Florida State University. He owned and operated a successful construction company for the past 30 years. He also had a love for family farming.

Ladonne is survived by his daughters Hattie Merritt & Alexis Porte. He is also survived by family and friends that loved him dearly. Ladonne was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Merritt, Jr.; and his grandparents, Robert L. and Merle Merritt, Sr.

Family is grateful to the hospital staff at Bay Medical Sacred Heart for their compassion during this difficult time.

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Jason Neal Lovering 51

Mr. Jason Neal Lovering of Donalsonville died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kent Barwick officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Patrick Cofty, Russ Allen, Cleve Roland, Andy Stewart, Benji Holt, and Cory Thomas serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Lovering worked for NAPA Auto Parts and was a member of Colquitt Free Will Baptist Church.

He is survived by his fiancee, Lisa Reynolds of Donalsonville; his father, David Lovering of Colquitt; his mother, Lyndia Lovering of Bainbridge; and one sister, Amanda (Glen) Sheffield Jr. of Colquitt.

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Warrena Elias Whitaker 77

Mr. Warrena Whitaker died Friday, September 10, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rollin Rathel officiating. Interment will follow at Gordon Cemetery with W L Widner, Loren Rathel, Logan Hornsby, Brandon Draper, Charles Widner and James Barefield serving as active Pallbearers. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Whitaker was a retired electrician with Amoco Fabrics and worked many years at Miller Electric Co. in Colquitt.

He is survived by four sisters, Joan Rathel of Iron City, Shirley LLoyd of Dublin, GA, Pam Hurst of Colquitt and Betty Dean of Douglas, GA; one brother, Jimmy Whitaker; and several nieces and nephews.

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Wendy Karen Cook 52

Mrs. Wendy Karen Cook of Colquitt died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chad Cooper officiating. Interment will follow at Colquitt City Cemetery with Tim Johnson, Rod Bryan, Daniel Roland, Tim Roland, Josh Roland, and Rodney Bryan serving as active pall bearers. Visitation will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cook was a homemaker and member of Colquitt First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Marion LaDon Cook of Colquitt; two sons, Dewayne Jeffery Cook and Elijah Paul Cook, both of Colquitt; mother, Greta Roland of Colquitt; granddaughter, Annaleigh Faith Cook of Colquitt; and one brother, Tim (Jeri) Roland of Colquitt. She was preceded in death by her father, Ishmond Roland; and one daughter, Kayla Cook.

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Dustin Arthur Hancock 42

Mr. Dustin Hancock of Colquitt died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Miller County Hospital. He will be cremated. No service is planned at this time.

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Alice Ruth Taylor Tully 85

Mrs. Ruth Tully of Colquitt died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at the Graveside, Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Jean Watson officiating.

Mrs. Tully was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Tully of Colquitt, GA; one son, Bubba Tully of Colquitt, GA; one daughter, Belinda (Gary) Combs of Union Springs, AL; three grandchildren, Tully (Gralyn) Barto, Jay Tully, and Ryan Gainous; four great grandchildren, Austen Barto, Ella Grace Barto, Anna Paige Tully, and Jay Cobb Tully; and several nieces and nephews.

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Bruce E. Kimbrel 54

Rev. Bruce E. Kimbrel of Colquitt went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Albany, GA. A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Parrish and Rev. William Smith officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Bellview Free Will Baptist Church.

Rev. Kimbrel was the Pastor at Patmos Free Will Baptist Church. Bruce dedicated his life in service to his Savior, Jesus Christ. Ordained as a Free Will Baptist minister, Bruce pastored churches in Tennessee, and in North and South Carolina. Serving as both a minister of music and lead pastor, Bruce was known as an accomplished musician and vocalist and as a passionate preacher of the Gospel. He also served the Free Will Baptist denomination in several positions on the district and state levels. His love for his family and his beloved Georgia Bulldogs was only exceeded by his love for Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Jill G. Kimbrel; two daughters, Kayla (J.D.) Newland and Elizabeth Kimbrel; children by marriage, two sons, John Michael Raborn and Hunter Raborn, and one daughter, Katie Raborn; his mother, Shirley Kimbrel; mother-in-law, Linda Carroll; one sister, Leigh Ann (Tommy) Walton; nephew, Wil Walton; brother-in-law, John (Tracy) Gilliland; father-in-law, Edward O'Neal; sister-in-law, Jennifer O'Neal; several aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal O'Neal Kimbrel; father, Edward Kimbrel, and mother-in-law, Gloria Jean O'Neal.

In Lieu of flowers, family has requested that gifts be made to the "Elizabeth Kimbrel Trust" C/O Georgia State Association of Free Will Baptist, at P.O. Box 507, Colquitt, GA 39837.

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Richard Monroe Cook 79

Mr. Richard Monroe Cook of Colquitt died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Colquitt First Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Cooper and Rev. Mark Worsley officiating. Interment will follow at Cook's Cemetery with Danny Nunnery, Don Clark, Richard Myers, Ronald Whitaker, Tommy Clines, Mike Wells, Jerry Houston, and Oliver Heard serving as active pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers will be Buddy Osburn, Jeff Atkinson, Sam Cobb, Gordon Richardson, Seth Wood, and Kevin Jackson. Visitation will be Monday, August 30, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Colquitt Funeral Home.

Mr. Cook was a Papermaker spending the majority of his career at the Cedar Springs Paper Mill. He retired from AstenJohnson as a sales/service representative and was a member of Couch Pit University, an honorary papermaker’s society. He was an avid golfer and a huge Georgia Bulldog fan. Mr. Cook was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Colquitt, GA.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Cook of Colquitt, GA; two sons, Dennis (Vicki) Cook of Tallahassee, FL, and Ricky (Kelly) Cook of LaGrange, GA; one daughter, Tammy (Mitch) Vann of Colquitt, GA; six grandchildren, Payne Cook, Cole Vann, Connor (Bo) Mock, Camryn Vann, Caroline Cook, and Trey Cook; one sister, Irene Bush of Blakely, GA; and one brother, Gene Cook of Donalsonville, GA. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his parents, J.S. and Sarah Oliver Cook, and two brothers, Don Cook and Larry Cook

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Danny Dock Davis Sr. 64

Mr. Danny Davis Sr. of Newton died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Colquitt City Cemeter with Rev. Chad Cooper officiating.

Mr. Davis worked as an electrician at Birdsong Peanut Company.

He is survived by two sons, Danny (Sarah) Davis Jr. of Colquitt and Garrett Davis of Donalsonville; one daughter, Rebecca Renee Norris of Colquitt; six grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Davis of Baker County and Joe Davis of Colquitt; and two sisters, Gwen Long of Fayeteville, NC and Joyce Dunn of Albany.

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Muriel June Thompson 75

Mrs. Muriel June Thompson of Arlington, GA died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, a her residence. She will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Thompson was retired from the U.S. Post Office.

She is survived by her husband, Barry Thompson of Arlington; one son, Christopher Shepard of Aurora, Colorado; one daughter, Dana (Alan) Skalla of Albany; and two grandchildren, Katlyn and Steven Mullins.

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Franklin Leroy Aycock 66

Franklin Leroy Aycock, of Ft. White, Florida, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:00 at Colquitt Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Kent Barwick will officiate. Full military honors will be given at the end of the service.

Frankie, as he was affectionately known by, is survived by his wife, Jill; son, Lee Aycock; granddaughter, Belle English; mother, Polly Aycock, sister, Martha Widner, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. J. David Aycock, Sr., his sister, Joy Foushi, and his brother, Rev. James D. Aycock, Jr.

Frankie was born on January 3, 1955 in Toombs County Georgia. He was a military veteran serving the US Army from 1986 thru 1996. He attended and graduated from Miller County High School, class of 1973. After high school, he attended South Georgia Technical College in Americus and earned a degree in mechanics. Frankie spent years 30+ years as a CDL driver, both with companies and as an owner operator. He loved his country, was a true Patriot, loved to ride and work on motorcycles, loved his cats and dogs, especially Bear his red pit dog. Always full of life, he loved to joke and have a good time. He was a great husband, son, brother, father, and friend. Frankie was the type of person who would give the shirt off his back if he knew you were in need. Frankie was a life member of the NRA. He will be missed greatly by his friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to your favorite animal welfare charity.

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Faye Elaine Hallett 72

Mrs. Faye Elaine Hallett of Colquitt died Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 11:00 AM at County Line Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Hoyt Donley officiating.

Mrs. Hallett was retired from Miller County Hospital as a nursing assistant.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Hallett of Colquitt; two sons, Timothy (Ivy) Morrisett of Fayetteville, NC and Emory (Melissa Sapp) Morrisett of Colquitt; three grandchildren, Daisyann Morrisett, Danyelle Sapp and Heather Sapp; and two great grandchildren, Emma Ann Givens and Brantley Pearson. Mrs. Hallett was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lorelle Shiver; four brothers, John Shiver, Romie Shiver, Jack Shiver and Turner Shiver; and two sisters, Faustine Cook and Lucy Phillips.

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Elizabeth Lee Payne 37

Mrs. Elizabeth Payne of Colquitt died Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Donalsonville Hospital. A private family service will be held.

Elizabeth graduated from Bainbridge High School in 2002. She worked as a ward clerk at Bainbridge Memorial Hospital, a ParaPro at Jones Wheat and Potter Street Schools, a pharmacy tech at Miller County Hospital and Grow Drugs, and was currently a insurance tracer at Donalsonville Hospital. She loved spending time with her husband and children. Together they enjoyed fishing, camping, and the beach.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen Payne of Colquitt, GA; three children, Stephen Payne Jr., Jenita R. Payne, and Eli J. Payne all of Colquitt, GA; mother and step father, Brenda and Randy Johnson of Bainbridge, GA; Aunt, Glenda McCalvin of Tallahassee, FL; cousins, Becky and Dana McCalvin of Tallahassee, FL; Parents-in-law, Kim and Debra Cleveland of Colquitt, GA; and brother and sister-in-law, Blake and Amanda Kirkland of Dothan, AL. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, Norman Braswell and grandmother, Joyce Wade.

In lieu of any flowwers please make donations to FosterCares.org.

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Viola Wynette Weaver 93

Ms. Wynette Everson Weaver of Colquitt passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 , at Calhoun Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rollin Rathel officiating.

Ms. Weaver, born August 9, 1928, was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Clay) Roland of Donalsonville; her sister, Eunice Everson of Colquitt; three grandchildren, Jared (Lauren) Lovering, Heather (Beau) Harrell, and Jonas (Michelle) Lovering; and four great grandchildren, Brycen Curles, Brianna Lovering, Teghyn Curles, and Paxtyn Curles. Ms. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie "Buddy" Weaver; former husband, Ralph "Sonnyman" Phillips; her parents, JB and Alice Everson; and two sisters, Mildred (Pete) Funderburke and Jeannine Heard.

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Jeffrey Weyman Roland 56

Mr. Jeffrey Weyman Roland of Colquitt died Monday, August 9, 2021, at Lifebrite Community Hospital. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Cory Thomas officiating.

Mr. Roland worked as the Plant Manager at Damascus Peanut Company in Damascus, GA. He was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Roland is survived by his life partner, Carol Hampton of Blakely; two sons, Joshua W. (Valerie) Roland of Calera, AL, and Jeffery (Sarah) Roland of Colquitt; one daughter, Lesley (Jason) Abney of Colquitt; the mother of his children, Jennifer Roland of Colquitt; parents, Billy and Jane Roland of Colquitt; nine grandchildren, Harley Shiver, Braylen Roland, J T Shiver, Alex Roland, Chase Roland, Jacie Roland, Brady Roland, Jacob (Kelli) Abney, and Chayla Abney; two great grandchildren, Ember Wilburn and Naomi Abney; one brother, Steven (Angie) Roland of Glenville, GA; one stepson, Trent Moore of Blakely; one stepdaughter, Sloane (Charlie) Gancerez of Blakely; and three step grandchildren, Tanner Gancerez, Addie Gancerez, and Skylar Gancerez.

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Marty Lynn Barfield 52

Mr. Marty Barfield of Arlington died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence. He will be cremated.

Mr. Barfield was a retired roofer.

He is survived by his wife, April Silcox of Arlington; two sons, Jeremy Silcox and Bobby Barfield, both of Arlington; one sister, Sheila Barfield of Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Barfield was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Lenora Killingsworth Barfield.

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Colquitt Funeral Home
108 E Grow Street
Colquitt, GA 39837
ph: 229-758-3571
fax: 229-758-2280